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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Antique Necklace Eye of God solid 19K Gold / 26.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique,ca late 18th - early 19th century hand-made necklace, Egyptian revival styled or could be used for ceremonial or religious purposes. A linked chain with repeating floral pat...
Category
Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring
Located in London, GB
This incredibly ornate piece was made in Siam during the late Ayutthaya or early Rattanakosin Kingdom period. It dates to the late 18th and is a very rare example of a ceremonial ‘mondop’ or ‘pagoda’ ring.
These rings were made for the monarchy and aristocratic class of Siam to be worn as part of the lavish adornment paraphernalia used in ceremonies. These elaborate rings were subsequently given as gifts to important visitors or other aristocratic families.
A similar example is found in Musée National du Château de Fontainebleau and was originally presented to Napoléon-III by the ambassadors of King Mongkut of Siam (Rama IV) alongside hundreds of other lavish gifts in order to re-establish diplomatic relations between France and Siam in 1861. Among these gifts are old jewels from King Mongkut’s treasury, including the gold diamond mondop/pagoda ring (see photos).
During this visit, the son of the Siamese ambassador, Khoumsombat, is photographed wearing a very similar tiered mondop ring with what also appears to be a ruby cabochon at the top (see photos).
A ‘mondop’ is the tiered roof of a temple, for example that of Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, and is designed to be in the shape of the image of Buddha. The top tier of this ring features a bezel set star ruby cabochon while the rest of the bezel is covered with diamonds. The two outermost tiers rotate and are connected to the main body of the ring with a bifurcated rivet visible on the closed-back underside of the bezel, typical ornamentation of 18th century layered cluster rings. The arched shoulders are equally as ornate with bezel set rub over diamonds, emeralds and rubies appearing between foliate motifs and protruding serpent-esque decoration. The underside and outershank display bright red and green floral enamelling often seen on naga rings...
Category
Late 18th Century Thai Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
French 1790 Georgian Guilloche Enameled Pendant 18Kt Gold 4.26 Diamonds Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent late 18th century French pendant.
A fabulous and rare master-piece of jewelry, made in France during the Georgian period (1714-1830), circa late 18th early 19th centurie...
Category
1790s French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ancient Roman cornelian intaglio of Fortuna, circa mid 2nd-mid 3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman cornelian intaglio of Fortuna. Set horizontally with an oval cornelian intaglio engraved with the profile of Fortuna with crossed cornucopiae (horns of plenty) and the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Liao-Jin Dynasty Double Fish Bronze Hairpin
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Liao-Jin Dynasty Double Fish Hairpin
Discover the beauty and symbolism of ancient Chinese culture with this exquisite double fish hairpin from the Liao-Jin Dynasty. This remarkable ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Anglo-Indian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ancient Ostrogothic Silver Eagle Headed Buckle, Byzantine Era, 6th Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
Rare, large Ostrogothic silver eagle-headed buckle, circa 6th Century A.D.
A bold projecting eagle head profile set with a cabochon ruby color glass eye, the neck chased with linear ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
17th Century Baroque Ruby, Carved Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver Topped Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Large, unusual museum quality Spanish Baroque period ruby, rock crystal, gold and silver topped gold cross
17th Century
A clear rock crystal crucifix,...
Category
17th Century European Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Roman Gold Coin Necklace - Nero and Salus (Goddess of Health) - Unique
Located in Chicago, IL
The first of its kind in my shop, a Roman gold Aureus. I cannot find any online shop that sells these set in gold. I see lots of seller charging what I charge for trivial coin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Circa 14th Century Medieval sapphire gold ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire ring. An impressive ring, set with a cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting, to a drop shape co...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Style Solitaire Ring, Real Diamond Weding Ring, Natural Diamond Jewelry
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Vintage Design Diamond Ring, Engagement Ring / Solitaire Ring, Wedding Ring
Gold Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Diamond Shape: Oval Cut
Main Stone: 0.40 Ct — F Color, SI Clarity, HRD Certif...
Category
1650s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Stunning 2.65 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Ring Cushion Cut From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline
Weight : 2.65 Carats
Dimensions : 9.4x7.4x5.1 Mm
Origin : Kunar Afghanistan
Clarity : Eye Clean
Shape: Cushion
Color: Mintgreen
Certificate: On Demand
Basi...
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Mid-17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
62.85 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
This striking 62.85-carat aquamarine pendant is surrounded by a dazzling halo of 4.26 carats of diamonds, creating a stunning focal point. Crafted in 18K white gold, the pendant feat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Byzantine Bronze Cross Trimmed in 21K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bronze Cross from the Byzantine era trimmed heavily in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was originally created by lost wax casting and the circular accents were hand chiseled. The ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze
Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central old cut diamond and surrounded by five natural pearls and a border of black enamel. Each twisted s...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Fei Liu Smoky Quartz 18 Karat Gold Plated Sterling Silver Earrings and Pendant
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
This exquisite jewellery set draws inspiration from the delicate beauty of sweet peas, capturing their elegance in a pair of drop earrings and a matching necklace. Each piece showcas...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
7.96 Carat Opal Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This exquisite ring features a 7.96-carat, oval-cut opal that radiates an exceptional fire. The centerpiece is flanked on the east and west by two 0.71-carat pink sapphires, and the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Late 18th Century articulated Iberian emerald earrings of large scale.
Vari colored and cut foiled emeralds are set high in the gold mounts ...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, 15k Gold
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Original Atocha Shipwreck coin unmounted complete with the original certificate from Treasure Salvors INC. Signed by Mel Fisher.
Grade 1 dictates that the coin was retrieved from the almost middle of the pack (motherload) in the wreckage with minimal corrosion.
An 8 Reales silver coin was approximately equivalent to one month’s pay for a sailor in the 1600’s.
Atocha Coin...
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Early 17th Century South American Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
3.87 Carat Unset Loose Unmounted Oval Cat's Eye Green Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely green cat's eye tourmaline is a rare occurance in nature. Weighing 3.87 carats and measuring 8.72 x 8.34 x 6.12 millimeters, this is the perfect size for a ring. The clear, sharp and straight eye dances across a translucent, spearmint green body color that will make you think of the great outdoors! What a wonderful way to honor nature! We specialize in custom made jewelry...
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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline
Ancient Roman intaglio Victory ring, circa 1st century AD
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman intaglio Victory ring. Set to centre with an oval cornelian intaglio in a closed back Roman set setting depicting the full length figure of ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold, Yellow Gold
Twelve Georgian Sterling Silver Soup Plates
Located in London, GB
Twelve Georgian sterling silver soup plates, six with the mark of Richard Carter, Daniel Smith, and Robert Sharp, London, 1778, five with t...
Category
18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey agate, with an inscription in white enamel, with floral detailing in 18 karat yellow ...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Very Rare 18th Century Micro Mosaic Depicting a Goldfinch Bird
Located in New York, NY
Very rare 18th century Micro Mosaic Depicting a Goldfinch Bird.
Measurements:
Without frame approximately 5.5 in x 6.5 inches
With frame approximately 8.44 x 9.63 inches.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea 1769
Located in London, GB
22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea 1769
The movement was made in Walton-On-Trent by Thomas Rea and the beautiful pair-case...
Category
1760s English Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold
Collection of Byzantine Gem Cameos c. 900 – 1100 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine Empire, circa 900 – 1100 AD.
The collection consists of four museum rarity carved gem cameos attributed to the following saints:
A 18.02 carat ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline
BIZANTINE 1690 Orthodox Icon Medal In Copper 18Kt Vermeil Sterling & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Orthodox icon medal from the 17th century.
The main center piece of this pendant, is an antique late 17th century archeological Byzantine Orthodox Icon square medal. This antique...
Category
1690s Greek Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Copper, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Post Medieval Gold Posy Ring TOVT IOVRS LOIALL
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring '+ TOVT IOVRS LOIALL' ('ever faithful'). A smooth D-shape band engraved to the interior in seriffed capitals '+ TOVT IOVRS ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Set of Twelve Georgian Sterling Silver Dinner-Plates
Located in London, GB
A set of twelve Georgian sterling silver dinner-plates, eleven with the mark of Thomas Heming, London, 1774, one with the mark of Sebastian and James Crespell, London, 1769
Each shaped circular with gadrooned border, later engraved with two crests, marked underneath, the single example further engraved with scratch weight '18"3' 9 ¼ in. (24.8 cm.) diam. 205 oz. 2 dwt (6,400 gr.)
The crests are those of Shaw and Stewart as borne by the Shaw Stewart baronets, probably for Sir John Shaw...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Owl & Athena Coin Pendant set in 18kt Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Owl and Athena coin pendant set in 18kt gold from 454-404 BC, Athens. A silver tetradrachm coin with an owl and AOE on the reverse face. On the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Georgian Silver Paste Brooch or Pendant with Pink Paste Drop
Located in Stamford, CT
You have heard the phrase this is to die for, apply it to this 19th century French Black Dot Paste Pendant that is a brooch as well. A floral top stone subtly pink, measures about 3c...
Category
1780s French George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Victorian Era inspired 2.70ct Cabochon Emerald & Rose-cut Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking Victorian inspired, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with pre...
Category
18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ancient Luristan Bronze Horse Amulet Pendant 1000 BC 14 Karat Gold Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Luristan Bronze and Enamel Double Horse Amulet pendant necklace in 14 Karat Gold. The magnificent ancient Luristan horse amulet da...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Enamel
Extraordinary Rare Love Toke Armatory Pyrite Girandole Earrings c. 1750
Located in Stamford, CT
These most lavish, rare pyrite love token (armatory) earrings have hidden messages of love throughout their design. They were so work intensive that I believe they were made for a pa...
Category
18th Century Portuguese George II Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pyrite, 10k Gold
Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 150 BC 18Kt Gold Pendant Depicting Goddess Rome
Located in Roma, IT
Discover a remarkable 18kt gold pendant featuring an original Roman silver coin dating back to 150 BC. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating depiction of the revered Goddes...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Georgian Dendritic Agate Garnet 18 KT Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Magic Georgian Trees
A beautiful Georgian ring set with Dendritic Agate within a border of table cut Garnets
Dendritic Agate is a form of Agate displaying magic landscapes, much ...
Category
1780s European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Garnet, Gold
Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond brooch/pendant. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.10 ca...
Category
1770s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Fleur de Lis Diamond Cross Pendant c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1680 – 1720
This very rare antique cross pendant is crafted in silver-topped gold (front – silver / back – gold). Each arm of the cross is embellished with a fleur de lis, a sy...
Category
Early 1700s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique French 18K Gold 2.12ctw GIA European Diamond Halo Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
---Stone(s):---
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - J Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.84ct (exact - certified)
** See Certification Details Below For More Info **
(8...
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18th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sleek Stackable Rainbow Moonstone Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow moonstone ruby gemstone eternity band ring in 14k gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Moonstone, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Post Medieval memento mori ring, 'in god alone we too are one' circa 18th c
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval momento mori ring,'in god alone we too are one'. A rare ring, the exterior of the D-shape band intricately engraved with floral motifs, and a skull with eyes, nose and ...
Category
17th Century Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Large, authentic ancient Byzantine coin (Phocas, Follis, Cyzicus mint, AD 602-610) and 3 diamonds (total weight 0.30 carat, SI1-SI2 clarity, G-H colo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gold Ring With Clasped Hands Amethyst Cameo 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A cameo a pair of clasped hands in amethyst in gold collet settings.
The size cameo is 11mm x 9mm
Size 7 1/2
Weight: 5.31gr.
The clasping of the right hands of a betrothed couple was...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiered Pendant in bronze, w/emerald and drachm (coin) on Sterling Silver Chain
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Celtic proto-currency in bronze with emerald accent and AR Drachm Gorgoneion (coin) on a substantial sterling silver chain. The drachm is from 6th to 4th centuries BC from Thrace of ancient Greece. This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional Numismatic who specializes in ancient coinage. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this unique and stunning pendant. Artisan made custom setting for ancient coin jewelry...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite necklace features stunning natural saltwater pearls complemented by 14k yellow gold and delicate beaded detailing. The necklace's nature theme perfectly embodies the t...
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Late 17th Century Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Grey Agate Cameo Ring of A Faustina The Elder 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A roman agate cameo with a portrait of the empress Faustina the elder.
Grey agate with a modern 22kt yellow gold mount
Italy 2nd-3rd century AD
The size cameo is 1.1cm x 0.8cm
Size 7...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Coin Ring Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracalla 210 AD - 213 AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Caracalla was born April 4,188 in Lyon, where his father, Septimius Severus, was serving as governor of the province of Gallia Lugdunensis under Emperor Commodus. His name was change...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Louis XVI Gold Box
Located in Paris, FR
Oval box or snuffbox in gold of several tones. The snuffbox is adorned with a guilloche pattern with parallel stripes and dots on the lid, side and ground. The border is decorated with a stylized laurel wreath frieze on amati background. The box has an alternation of guilloche panels and leafy and stylized patterns.
Weight: 2.96oz (84g)
L: 2.55in. (6.5) / W: 1.81in. (4.6 cm) / H: 0.78in. (2 cm).
Gold marks
Jurande mark: Henri Clavel (1781-1783)
Charging hallmark: P crowned. 1784-1788
Goldsmith Joseph-André Bologniel-Presidant, received in 1778. (1778-1793) Discharge mark: 1783-1789 vanneau head.
Eagle head 18K...
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1780s French Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Hadrian - Club - Coin from Cappadocia
Located in Chicago, IL
To appreciate the pendant's size (13 mm), the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter (will post soon). The coin was first set in a sterling silver bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
-- Coin information:
Cappadocia, Caesarea, Hadrian - silver hemidrahm
Obverse: AVTO KAIC TPAI AΔPIANOC CЄBACT, laureate head right
Reverse: ЄT Δ club facing downward
Struck - RY 4 (120/1 AD)
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- Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
- Jewelry pouch included; Pictured 14k gold chain can be purchased separately
- Interested in ancient coins? I wrote a little bit about what I find fascinating about them here: https://tinyurl .com/24pkndjw
Ancients people would sometimes chisel (test cut) a coin to determine if the coin was a good, official, solid silver or gold coin, or if it was a fourree, a plated counterfeit.
Owls on Ancient Coins Owls...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature Ring Of A Lady
Located in Firenze, IT
Georgian portrait miniature ring, set with glass on top, all within a setting of 18kt gold.
The portrait of an elegant woman in full-length bust.
Neoclassical portrait rings of this ...
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Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medieval Zoomorphic Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval zoomorphic sapphire ring. An important piece, horizontally set with a sapphire cabochon, originally used as a bead with lengthwise drill hole, in a closed back collet settin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Coomi 20K Antique Feline Pendant with Diamonds, Opal, Emerald, and Sapphire
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand made Coomi antique feline pendant set in 20K yellow gold with 12.45cts opal, 0.27cts pavé and channel set diamond accents, 0.26cts orange sapphire eyes, 0.17cts yellow sapphires, 0.13cts pink sapphires, and 0.11cts emeralds. Openable bale complete with paisley design and diamond accent.
Ancient feline artifact dates back to Luristan, Persia, c. 1500-600 BC. Bronze feline figure with natural green patine originally part of an ancient lock.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gol...
Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This substantial ring was created in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century out of solid 18K yellow gold. The ring is set with a three quarter portrait of a gentleman wearing an elegant...
Category
1760s French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Large Ancient Roman Rock Crystal and Carnelian Necklace, 1st-2nd century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
Rare large scale ancient Roman rock crystal and carnelian bead necklace, approximately 2000 years old, composed of twenty five elongated oval rock c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Sapphire Amethyst Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique Dutch Georgian /early Victorian Rose cut white Sapphire Amethyst Pin / Brooch set on an gold backed on silver with open work design . This kind o...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Original Black Dial from Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter...
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1660s Swiss Antique Jewelry & Watches
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules
Located in London, GB
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules, the oval sapphire weighing 7.90 carats and finely engraved with the profile of Hercules facing right, rub-over set to a yellow gold...
Category
18th Century English Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Middle Ages Byzantine Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Byzantine Empire bronze "K" coin (circa 550 to 650 AD), set in a custom rounded 925 sterling silver pendant with ball accent details about the bezel and bail. These middle age...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Ring Emerald Gents
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring are a one-of-a kind execution from the Renaissance era! Featuring 260 round cut diamonds 2.90 ct VS F color and one cabochon natural emerald 8.50 carat total we...
Category
Early 1700s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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.