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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Ancient Javanese Gold Ring with Ruby Cabochon Java Indonesian Antique Solitaire
Located in London, GB
A scarce early Javanese gold and ruby ring dating from the 7th-15th century Indonesian Classical period.
As expected with Javanese gem-set gold rings m...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Antique 18thCentury Diamond 14 k Gold Ring Flaming Heart Love Token Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This diamond ring is an unusual sentimental love token dating from the second half of the 18th century. It is designed as a flaming heart with three flames coming out from its top. T...
Category
1770s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Theodosia Ring Platinum w/ 0.61ct Cabochon Sapphire & 0.18ctw Natural Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Theodosia Ring is a study in understated luxury, blending the cool brilliance of platinum with the serene allure of a 0.61-carat cabochon sapphire. This size 6.25 ring showcases ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Hippopotamus Coin Pendant 18kt Gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Otacilia Severa, Rome, Antoninianus AR coin (244-249 AD) set within a custom 18kt gold pendant and bail. Prominently displayed side of coin is the hippopotamus (advancin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
18th Century Seven-Stone Rose Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The arrangement of the stones, with a center flanked by two rows of threes, first became popular during the late 17th century; its form was intended to resemble that of a decorative ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Opal Fine Pearl Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark.
Beautiful and rare antique ring, it is decorated with an opal cabochon in the center of a chased decorati...
Category
Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Chanel CC Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Pin in silver-plated metal and navy blue enamel. Jewelry from staff sales.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 2.5 cm
SKU:BRB62
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Engraved Wide Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Engraved Wide Wedding Band. This beautiful wedding band is crafted in 14K rose gold and has an int...
Category
18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Medieval Iconographic Ring with the Holy Trinity, English, circa 15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring with the holy trinity. A yellow gold ring with an oval bezel finely engraved with a religious scene featuring the holy tri...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Seventeenth Century Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Sard intaglio of Athene holding Nike. The “large” intaglio is set in 15 ct gold ca 1820.
Measurement of bezel:19 x 17 mm
Size 7
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Early Diamond Solitaire Ring 'I am a Token of Love', circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
Early diamond solitaire ring. Set centrally with a rectangular point cut diamond in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.50 carats, to an octofoil design with four pairs of arching cusps, flanked by smoothly integrated trumpeting shoulders which taper to a solid D-shape shank, inscribed to the interior in Latin 'SUM.SINGNUM.AMORIS +', translated as 'I am a token of love'. Tested yellow gold, approximately 7.6g in weight, circa 16th century, accompanied by an Oxford Labs X-ray fluorescence report stating the composition of the metal. UK finger size N1/2.
This is an exceptional museum quality example of a post medieval diamond...
Category
16th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Signet Ring Wilkinson Courtenay 18.5 ct Jasper 18K Gold US 3.75/12.8g
Located in SE
Gold and Jasper Signet Ring with concave shaped heraldic impalement Intaglio of two noble Families Coats of Arms forever embedded into the dark Red of the stone with great skill.
Th...
Category
18th Century European Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jasper, 18k Gold
AJD Elegant Peridot and Kyanite Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite Handmade Earrings with Green Peridot and Blue Kyanite in 14K Yellow Gold
Elevate your jewelry collection with these unique earrings, featuring sparkling green peridot and d...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Peridot, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medieval Garnet and Turquoise Finger Ring, circa 1250-1450 AD
Located in London, GB
Medieval garnet and turquoise finger ring. Set with one oval table cut garnet in a closed back quatrefoil shaped setting and one oval cabochon turquoise in a closed back quatrefoil s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
1535 silver coin in 14KT gold pendant setting RARE find!
Located in Jupiter, FL
Exquisite coin, please read the certificate it comes with, this is a real piece of history to own from 1500's the coin is placed in a coin holder pendant made in 14KT yellow gold.
W...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
A bronze Roman ring w 21K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze ring from the Ancient Roman Empire trimmed with 21K gold accents. There is a marvelous patina that demonstrates the ring's age. This is approximately from the 1st to 3rd Cen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Intaglio, 3rd-4th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman gold ring with Minerva intaglio. Set to centre with an oval hardstone intaglio in a closed back roman set setting, finely engraved with an image of the goddess of wisdom and war, Minerva, who is depicted wearing a helmet and holding a spear and olive branch in a signet ring design featuring a finely raised border and closed backholing, leading to broad trumpeting shoulders which taper to a solid shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 15.99 grams in weight, circa 3rd-4th century AD.
Minerva was the virgin goddess of music...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
18K Yellow Gold Georgian Mourning Ring c. 1789
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English or Irish mourning ring made for the family of Elizabeth Brabazon. During her life, there was a prominent Brabazon family that carried the title of Earl of Meath in Ireland...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Ring. This gorgeous Victorian ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and silver top. It has rose cuts on top o...
Category
18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pentagram Silver Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
The pentagram is a highly precious amulet, its originally name is holy table and its obtains an antique sumerian code, this made in silver.
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian 19th Century Catalan Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in gold and silver, rivers and crescents with antique foiled diamonds in the cascades of these graceful chandelier earrings from 1790 . These are d...
Category
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
16thCentury RockCrystal Hogback ScissorCut Silver High Relief Scrollwork Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
In a rare scissor cut dating to the 1500s, this centuries-old prong-set hogback rock-crystal pendant produces a fascinating play of refractions in low light. With its rectangular nar...
Category
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Reversible Gold and Enamel Indian Necklace with Diamonds, Emerald, and Pearls
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A magnificent example of traditional Indian artistry, this rare reversible necklace dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. The pendant features a striking dual design:
Fron...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18th Century Micromosaic, Rome, c. 1795, Attributed to G. Raffaelli
Located in Aspen, CO
18th century micromosaic of a turtle dove on her nest with a chick, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli.
To see a similar plaque, signed and dated Giacomo Raffaelli, 1791; see: Aste Bol...
Category
1790s Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rare Georgian Diamond Crowned Heart Ring Antique Engagement Ring c.1740 Rose Cut
Located in London, GB
This rare and enchanting early Georgian 'Crowned Heart' ring dates back to circa 1740, a stunning precursor to the modern engagement ring. Such rings were gifted as tokens of love an...
Category
Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Ismeria Platinum Ring With 2.09 Ct Natural Jade And 0.12 Ct Diamonds Size 6.25
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Ismeria ring is a luxurious celebration of elegance and harmony 🌿 Set in radiant platinum, this size 6.25 masterpiece features a richly colored 2.09 ct natural jade centerpiece ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family)
The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a ...
Category
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Banbury, GB
This big ancient coin was issued by Amphipolis Mint dates in 336-323 B.C. in an excellent condition.
The chain is made in 18k yellow gold.
This gorgeous necklace is perfect for everyday wear and will always be a timeless and wearable work of art.
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Origin of antique Coin: Amphipolis Mint
Date of issue: 336-323 B.C.
Pendant diameter: 29.2mm
Chain length: approx 63cm
Weight: 39.48g
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Antique coin clasp mark: 750
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The front side shows the head of Hercules, wearing a lion skin helmet.
The other side shows the seated statue of Zeus...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hedda 10k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring – Size 7 Fine Jewelry
Located in Greeneville, TN
Meet Hedda — an effortlessly chic 10k yellow gold ring set with sparkling natural diamonds, designed in ring size 7. This classic beauty blends timeless elegance with modern simplici...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold and silver.
A lovely antique brooch representing a blooming flower with a large pear-shaped rose-cut diamond at its heart, and rose-cut diamonds at the p...
Category
18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Chandelier Torpedo Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent example of history, these long beautifully granulated chandelier earrings are set with amethysts from early c. 1790 and were made in the United Kingdom. They are light on the ear and completely original other than the shepherd hooks which are easier to insert rather than the back to front hooks.. Antique earrings are dear and rare to find in original condition, as many have lost the top section. These earrings superb quality, decorated with tiny orbs of gold color ( granulation) applied on the long stem part. Father time knows how granulation adhered without glue or solder. The top and lowest section are engraved in repousse, the method of engraving where the gold sheet is pushed out into a design from the back creating volume and dimension. Floral designs cover the bottom inch of the earrings.
The magical secret of Pinchbeck is that no expertise was spared in its creation, rather it took a master of alchemy and ingenuity to create the gold metal formula. Pinchbeck was that alchemist. He was a British Watchmaker. He concentrated on making the first fine gold metal that was not actually gold but became as valuable. He and his son were the only living to know the formula, a marvelous gold metal that never tarnishes, is a comfortable weight and is strong and durable. It became sought after by royalty and jewelry lovers throughout the world. Made only for a short period, it is valuable, desirable and precious. Later gold filled and gold plated jewelry do not match the beauty. Pinchbeck jewelry...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Georgian German 14k Portrait Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite and unusual ring from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a circular centerpiece, which holds a hand-painted portrait. The portrai...
Category
1750s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16thCentury Renaissance Ultramarine Angel GiltFiligree Crystal Medallion Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
With artistic value as a Renaissance chiaroscuro miniature painting with precious ultramarine lapis-lazuli pigment, this early 16th-Century period gilt-filigree silver pendant medall...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
Leontine 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring Size 7.5 Elegant Blue Gemstone Ring
Located in Greeneville, TN
Bold, radiant, and effortlessly sophisticated — the Leontine sapphire ring is a true symbol of grace and power. Set in 14k yellow gold, this handcrafted piece showcases the timeless ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Ancient 2nd Century AD Roman Dionysus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Dionysus intaglio ring. Set with an oval carnelian intaglio finely engraved with standing figure of Dionysus holding a thrysus and drinking cup, in a closed back rubove...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold
King Agrippa I Ancient Coin Earrings Set in 14K Gold
Located in Venice, CA
These 14k gold earrings feature ancient coins that were minted in Jerusalem in 42 A.D. The coins were minted during the reign of Herod Agrippa I—the grandson of Harod the Great—who ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Carved Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Rope 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 rope detail bezel. Ring measures approxima...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Pre-Columbian Sinu Gold and Bead Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare Pre-Columbian gold necklace was crafted by the Sinu people of Colombia. The figural beads represent coatimundi, a much adored pet in many Pre-Columbian societi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire fede ring. Centrally set with one oval cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.00 carats, to a smooth ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gordian III Sestertius - great patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous large Roman sestertius from the Third Century AD. This coin has lovely toning and dark patina. I purchased it from one of Britain's premier ancient coin dealers...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Georgian era, late 18th century mourning ring is truly a beautifully crafted piece.
It features a beautiful large oval face housing a lock of plaited dark blo...
Category
18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gold Ring With Large Oval Garnet Cabochon Merovingian 4th-6th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A Merovingian gold ring with an oval bezel that secures a large red garnet cabochon.
The Merovingian, named after Chlodio, the legendary progenitor of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Spanish Galleon 1715 Fleet mint coin COLLECTORS PIECE
Located in Jupiter, FL
Very special coin, listed under photos all documents please review them, this is 1715 Fleet coin absolutely astonishing piece of history.
WHAT YOU GET AT S...
Category
17th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Austrian 18th Century Egg Shaped Box In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Abalone Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled egg shaped box.
An exceptional and magnificent piece, made in the style of Louis XV in Europe. Most probably created in Vienna Austria, back in the middle of the 18th century, circa 1760. This box was carefully crafted in the shape of an egg, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with small accents in .800/.999 silver for the settings of the rose cut diamonds. It is fitted with a discrete single barrel hinge and a push thumb. Embellished with earth mined natural diamonds and carved abalone shells...
Category
18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring...
Category
1750s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Lux 14k Rose Gold Morganite Engagement Ring with 0.58ct Oval Morganite
Located in Greeneville, TN
Sensual, feminine, and utterly captivating — this 14k rose gold ring is a seductive masterpiece designed for the woman who knows her worth. At the heart of this luxurious piece is a ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Rare fan pendant enamel artwork Vintage year unknown 14KT solid gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare fan pendant made with so many little details and functions, very interesting piece, works amazing opens and closes and on top of that nice thick gold not flimsy at all. Made in ...
Category
17th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
22K Gold Antique Byzantine Constantinople II Coin Bezel Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
22K Gold Bezel Frame Sets an Original Antique Byzantine coin.
Coin details:
Byzantine: Constantinople, 3rd officina, Constans II Pogonatus (AD 641-668), AV solidus (21mm, 4.45 gm, 6...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Georgian c.1800 Cut Steel and Enamel Antique Button Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
These wonderful cut steel earrings date from the Georgian era and were originally buttons.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One claw on the setting in the centre of the earring is sli...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Enamel, Cut Steel
Antique White Paste, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring Circa 1733
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1700s white paste and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold mourning ring; part of our diverse antique Georgian jewelry...
Category
1730s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Mutton Fat Jade Carved Crane Reticulated Openwork Amulet Plaque
Located in New York, NY
This stunning antique mutton fat jade amulet plaque showcases masterful craftsmanship with an intricate, openwork design featuring a gracefully carved crane amid floral motifs. The h...
Category
17th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jade
Antique 18th Century Diamond and 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 18th century triple pendant crafted in rose gold with touches of silver. A pendant of three graduated panels of open scrollwork and domes set with diamonds. An estate jewel - encrusted with six individual small diamonds within a frame setting and body of chased, filigree-worked, articulated of 18 karat rose gold and silver. Six small diamonds are set at the tops of the gold domes. These kind of pendants are also known as 'Croix à la Jeannette'.
This rare antique Christian cross...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
A Large 18th Century Georgian Rose cut Diamond Urn Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The silver and gold ring has rose cut diamonds representing an urn with a dark blue glass as the background. The commemorative ring was a mourning ritual scrupulously observed in the...
Category
1780s French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman 22kt. gold ring with goat carnelian intaglio
Located in Braintree, GB
Roman 22kt. gold ring with goat carnelian intaglio.
Circa 100 - 300 AD.
A lovely carnelian stone intaglio engraved with a goat rearing up a palm tree, set in a gold ring of a thin ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top French Paste Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top French Paste Ring. This gorgeous Victorian ring has white french paste with a green stone we beli...
Category
18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Folk Art Silver Double Arrow Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The hinged heart locket pierced y two arrows is closed my means of a silver pin.
Category
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Museum Quality Antique Early Byzantine 4th Century AD Gold Marriage Ring
Located in London, GB
Early Byzantine gold marriage ring. The central square plaque carved to depict two facing busts wearing crowns, a cross and orb inbetween, with the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Georgian crystal, garnet and enamel memorial ring, English, circa 1775.
Located in London, GB
Georgian crystal, garnet and enamel memorial ring. Set with a circular border of sixteen cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced garnets in closed back cut down settings with a comb...
Category
1770s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.