Jewelry & Watches
20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Enamel
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Platinum
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Jade, 10k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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.