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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Rare Ancient Roman Silver Legionary Ring c. 300 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, circa 300 AD. This rare silver legionary ring features a dark red jasper intaglio finely carved with Roman Imperial eagle standing betwee...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jasper, Silver
Hermès Red Exotic Lizard Leather Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Red exotic lizard leather bracelet with a golden finish.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Circumference: 12.5 cm - Openin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
AJD 19 Inch Rare Hessonite Garnet Necklace with Goldy Accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
19-Inch Rare Hessonite Garnet Necklace with Bali Goldy Accents – Elegant Fall Jewelry
Add a touch of elegance to your jewelry collection with this stunning 19-inch Hessonite Garnet...
Category
1640s American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Hessonite, Gold Plate
Georgian diamond and blue glass "memento mori" mourning ring, circa 1780
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A Georgian diamond and blue glass ring, the oval shaped plaque with a diamond encrusted urn applied on blue glass background and surrounded by a rose-cut diamond-set frame, all set i...
Category
1780s European George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 18 karat gold ring is set with a deep brown agate intaglio. The roman intaglio dates from the second / third century AC and depicts a hand holding a oar, a poppy and one other f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Pillar Dollar coin 1760 Super rare coin authentic with certificate
Located in Jupiter, FL
Silver coin with rare history please read the certificate of authenticity as this is a rare piece of history to own.
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
Stampar Jewelers, located in t...
Category
17th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Chanel Cross Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Carnate, IT
Chanel earring.
Golden cross with colored pearl inserts. (Metal)
4cm X 3cm.
Excellent general conditions.
Comes with box and dust.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
C1690 18K Iberian Bow Form Ring with Table Cut Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare late 17th century seven stone diamond cluster finger ring of bow form from the Iberian Peninsula. This cluster ring is set with 7 table-cut deep diamonds totaling almost 1 cara...
Category
1690s Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter, 18k Yellow Gold, Blackened Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings feature antique mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counters with motifs dating back to the 18th Century. They were carved in China for export to Britain. The British use...
Category
18th Century North American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D.
This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is centered with a conical banded three layer agate superbly carved with a cameo of a goddess (likely Minerva, the goddess of wisdom). Her hair is elaborately styled and adorned with a double stephane (tiara).
For a closely related roman agate...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
George I 18ct Gold Rock Crystal, Hair-Work, & Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George I 18ct yellow gold, rock crystal, hair-work, and black enamel mourning ring. The gold ring bears the inscription "W : DEWE · OB: 22 · NOV, 1725 · AET: 58", within a black en...
Category
1720s British George I Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring
Located in London, GB
A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring, the oval shaped rose-quartz measuring 1.4 x 1.1cm, deep engraved with the profile of an Emperor wearing a laurel w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold
Antique 18th Century Flower Dangle Earrings Ruby Emerald Baroque Pearl Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These delicate dangling earrings are made from flowers once part of a mid- 18th century necklace.
Another matching fragment has been made into a pendant. Natural square cut European ...
Category
1760s European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient carnelian intaglio of the goddess Diana holding a bow in her right hand an reaching for an arrow from her quiver. Diana in Roman an Hellenistic culture was the goddess of wil...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Byzantine Gold Coin
Located in Cairo, EG
Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john 111 doukas vatatzes and virgin nimbate emperor and other co...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
VENETIAN DOGE Gold Coin 18Kt Gold Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite Venetian Doge Genuine Gold Coin Pendant is a stunning piece of history and craftsmanship. Dating back to the 17th century AD, this authentic 18kt gold pendant features...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Alexander III the Great Antique Roman Coin Ring
Located in Miami, FL
22K carved yellow gold ring weighing 20.3 grams, featuring a striking Alexander III the Great Roman coin, in ring size 9.75.
Alexander III The Great - Macedonian Kingdom
(336-323 B...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Earrings Brooch/Pendant Demi Parure Spanish
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 18th century Iberian emerald demi-parure composed by earrings and brooch/pendant in yellow gold, with Spanish hallmarks and accompanied by fitt...
Category
18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
5.20 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Antique-style Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking Art Deco inspired, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with prec...
Category
18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Byzantine Gold Intaglio Ring with Niello Inlay
Located in Braintree, GB
A remarkable and finely crafted Byzantine 22kt gold ring featuring a raised circular bezel with an intaglio engraving of a bird and a lizard or salamander—creatures rich in early Chr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold, Niello
Ancient Roman Bronze Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow gold bezel. Ring is approximately size 7. Squar...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
5.67ct Ceylon Sapphire & OMC Diamonds studded Art Deco style 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing our exquisite 18K White Gold Sapphire Ring, a true statement of luxury and elegance. This magnificent piece features a stunning 5.67 carat Sapphire sourced from Sri Lanka...
Category
16th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique late Baroque (Rococo), Diamond, Blue Enamel Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique late Baroque Diamond and Blue Enamel Eight pointed Star Ring (Rococo/ Georgian period)
A small portion of History, more 250 years old!!! (Iberian, Catalan not hallmarked).
...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Genuine Roman Heron Carnelian Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt gold ring
Located in Roma, IT
This 18 Kt gold ring features an authentic Roman carnelian (1st–2nd century AD) engraved with a depiction of a heron. Elegant, slender, and unmistakable, herons have long been common...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman iIntaglio 1st-2nd Cent. AD 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Pegasus
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18KT Gold ring features an authentic Roman intaglio dating back to the 1st-2nd Century AD, showcasing the iconic Pegasus, the mythical winged horse, on its front. Craf...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring. A gold ring composed of a flat circular plaque featuring a black and white enamel skull, leading to rounded shoulder...
Category
17th Century Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 2 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Original authentic Atocha Coin 8 Reale Grade 2 unmounted coin with original Treasure Salvors Inc. certificate, signed by Mel Fisher.
Grade 2 dictates tha...
Category
Early 17th Century Peruvian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Diamond Solitaire Ring, White and Black Enamel, 18th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by this superb antique mid 18th century Diamond solitaire ring.
A beautifully crafted piece with elements of the Rococo revival style, the scrolling...
Category
18th Century British Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.30 Carat Orange Fanta Spessartine Garnet Cushion Shape for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartine Garnet
Weight: 1.30 Carats
Dimension: 6.3x5.2x4.3 Mm
Origin: Afghanistan
Shape: Cushion
Cut/Facet: Fancy Cut
Color: Orange Fanta
Clarity: Eye Clean
Certificate: O...
Category
Early 17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet
Renaissance FleurDeLis Niello HighRelief GiltEngraved Heraldry Reliquary Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Demonstrating the epitome of miniature decorative art by Renaissance European goldsmiths who fashioned quatrefoil and/or cruciform jewelry with heraldry or religious symbols, this ce...
Category
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper
Roman Carnelian Actor Intaglio Set Silver And Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Round intaglio in orange carnelian depicting a seated man holding a mask (probably an actor).
Roman art, 2nd - 3rd century.
Top size 12mm
Blackened silver and 18kt Yellow Gold Rin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Emerald 18K Gold Iberian Cross Pendant, Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent antique 18th century gold and emerald Iberian pendant. This pendant is truly a piece of history and made in Cordoba, during the late 18th...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2nd century BC. This highly unusual and heavy ancient Greek ring of a complex design is crafted in high karat gold (approximately 21.34 Kt). ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Emilio Jewelry SSEF Certified 27.00 Carat 565 Million Year Old No Heat Sapphire
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District.
Certified by SSEF as a no heat over 27 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire
Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace
This stunning necklace is from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is w...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman Isis Fortuna intaglio ring, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Isis Fortuna intaglio ring. Set with an oval cornelian intaglio depicting a full length figure of the goddess Isis Fortuna, holding a ru...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
22 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Solid 22K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Quintessentially timeless in its design, our "Fortuna" bracelet is notable for its gentl...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Nerval Diamond Green Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite authentic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is from the elegant Nerval collection and features a 5-petal flower crafted in 18k yellow gold and green chalcedony and p...
Category
1680s French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1764 Antique Tsarist Imperial Russian Vodka Shot solid 84 Silver / 23 gr
Located in SE
Handsome 261 -year-old Russian solid 84 Silver Vodka shot with continuous cast or impressed / hammered floral decorations in style very popular in Russia of that time.
Period : re...
Category
1760s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
18th Century Gold Tourmaline Iberian Catalan Pendeloque Earrings Spanish
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This stunning pair of pendeloque-style earrings hails from Iberian Spain, dating back to the late 18th century. Crafted from 14k gold, these earrings feature a classic teardrop design, offering a timeless elegance and opulence.
Each earring is adorned with vibrant tourmaline gemstones, showcasing a beautiful array of colors.
The earrings measure 87mm in length (3 3/4 inches ) x 22mm (3/4 inches max width ) in width, with a total weight of 16.3 grams. They are not marked and has been tested 14k, confirming the gold content. The earrings are not signed, indicative of the artisan-made craftsmanship typical of the period.
Condition:
Overall good antique condition looks like One of the stones has been replaced with an orange stone otherwise its in great condition for its age .
These earrings would have been worn by the Spanish aristocracy in the late 18th century, a period known for its extravagant and elaborate jewelry. The pendeloque style—with its long, dangling teardrop shape—adds a refined and graceful movement to the design, making them perfect for a special occasion or as a statement piece in a fine jewelry collection.
Whether you're a collector of antique Spanish jewelry...
Category
18th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold
Georgian approx 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Monumental Georgian Statement
Outstanding and utterly beautiful this rare example from the Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca
Comes to us in fine original, wearable, condition
Flat wide c...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring.
The ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Renaissance Religious Ichthys "Fish" Band of Red Enamel and Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our Renaissance era religious devotional ring has its original shank of rich high carat gold with bright enamel colors in the form of circling fish. The fish is symbolic for both Ch...
Category
1650s English Stuart Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design
Close back, hand crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver – tested – 1790/1810 ca
English origin
Articulate to sw...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Diamond and Garnet Giardinetti Ring
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A remarkable giardinetti or "little garden" ring (circa 1740-1760)!
This rare Georgian ring is adorned with table cut and rose cut diamonds in rubbed over silver collets and a garne...
Category
Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman intaglio ring. Set with an oval black glass intaglio engraved with a profile of a bust in a closed back Roman set setting, framed by ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ancient Mesopotamia Lion Amulet Pendant Necklace 4th-1st century BC Guarantee
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Mesopotamian Lion Amulet Pendant Necklace, dating from the 1st to 4th century BC (100-400 BC). The finely crafted ancient artifac...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Iraqi Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ancient Egyptian Carved Scarab Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Egyptian faïence Scarab (1000 BC) and 22k yellow gold spinner/reversible pendant on a 22k yellow gold tube link necklace.
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ancient Chinese China Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin
This exquisite bronze dragon head hairpin is a stunning piece of ancient Chinese craftsmanship, representing the rich cultural heritage and artistic of Ch...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Exceptional Antique Louis XVI Gold Enamel Scent Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1780
This is one of the finest enameled gold scent bottles that has ever appeared on the market. This elaborate multi-color enamel and gold scent / perfume bottle was made ...
Category
1780s Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents.... LUXURY. 1700s ANTIQUE 14K GOLD, PEARL, DIAMOND, RUBY EARRINGS AND BOX! Saltwater Pearls and Antique Rose Cut Diamonds....Stunning! Authen...
Category
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross dating to circa the eighth century AD. The extremely fine bronze cross depicts Helena holding holy water in her right hand, the reverse side is inscribed with a line of inscriptions. The ancient cross...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace', circa 1600-1650.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace'. An ornately crafted gold posy ring featuring nine hollow domed half-spheres, each encircled by...
Category
Early 17th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Collection Of Six Ancient Islamic Intaglio Seals
Located in New York, NY
A lot of three ancient Roman colorful intaglio seals. Circa 1st to 3rd centuries AD. The two pieces are crafted from carnelian and feature a hand carved image of the god Mercury wear...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Old Cut Rose Diamond Cross St. Andrews Cross Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful and original silver cross was handcrafted in the second half of the 18th century, in the 1770's. The jewel is set with old mine rose diamonds in closed settings. From a bow shaped slide a cross is suspended. The large drop shaped element at the bottom of the cross is articulated. Four arrow shafts arranged as an X or St. Andrews cross...
Category
1770s French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Roman Amethyst Intaglio 1st-2nd Cent, AD 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Apollo
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18 kt gold ring showcases a remarkable Roman intaglio on Amethyst, which dates back to the 1st-2nd century AD. The intaglio depicts the Greek God Apollo, a multifacete...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Amethyst, 18k Gold
'Bossingham' Medieval Garnet ring, circa 13th century.
Located in London, GB
'Bossingham' Medieval garnet ring. Set to centre with a oval cabochon natural garnet in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Roman Intaglio Carnelian Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptionally rare and fashioned in the 2nd or 3rd century CE, the carved carnelian gemstone at the center of this ring hails from the Roman Empire. Displaying a rich red color and carved with the image of two Roman deities with a child, the creation exudes the glory of late antiquity. Each taking a classical contrapposto stance, the leftmost god appears crowned with laurels and grasping a staff, while the other appears nude. At their feet, an infant stretches his arms upward toward the divine figures. The crimson carnelian, more than a millennia-old, is set into a later 14K gold ring setting...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs
Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.
Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry houses — Tiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.
Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.
Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection.
Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]
Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.
Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by contemporary designers, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.
Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.