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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Tiffany & Co. By Elsa Peretti Scent Bottle Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Perfume Bottle-necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. An iconic necklace chain, created by Elsa Peretti for the Tiffany & Co. Studios, back in the 1980. Thi...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGYPTIAN REVIVAL 1860 Enameled Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Egyptian revival ring. Magnificent antique 19th century ring, created in Europe in the Egyptian revival style, back in the 1860's. The outstanding ring has been crafted with clas...
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1860s French Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

PATRICIA VON MUSULIN Sculpted Scrolls Clips-On Earrings In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist scrolls earrings designed by Patricia Von Musulin. Beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created by Patricia Von Musulin during the modernist period, back in the late 1970....
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Earrings, White Gold
Located in Tucson, AZ
Van Cleef & Arpels earrings in Turquoise, white gold. Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Accessories: Boxes and the earrings only. No certificate. Condition: Like-new pre-loved condition. ...
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Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, White Gold

David Webb Black Enameled Frog Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
A frog brooch designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An exceptional and iconic vintage frog brooch, created in New York city back in the 1970 at the jewelry atelier of David Webb. This...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Reinstein Ross Eternity Ring In 22Kt Yellow Gold With 1.05 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring designed by Reinstein-Ross. Very beautiful eternity ring, created in New York city by the exclusive jewelry designers of Reinstein-Ross. This ring has been crafted in ...
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1990s American Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reinstein Ross Hoops Earrings In Brushed 18Kt Yellow Gold With Blue Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops earrings designed by Reinstein-Ross. Beautiful pair of hoops earrings, created in New York city by the exclusive jewelry designers of Reinstein-Ross. This pair has been crafte...
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1990s American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Turquoise Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Long and slender, these earrings feature an oval motif set in the center with a ruby cabochon flanked on either side by 2 half-moon...
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2010s French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Betty Cooke 1990 Asymmetrical Sculptural Bangle In 14Kt Gold With One Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Bangle bracelet designed by Betty Cock. This is an amazing aerodynamical bangle bracelet, created by the artist-jeweler Betty Cooke. The sculptural bracelet has been crafted as a si...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a classic three stone ring made in platinum with diamond and blue sapphires. This ring is very sophisticated due to the size and quality of stones used in this three stone de...
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1920s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Henry Dunay New York Large Dangle Drop Earrings in Faceted Solid 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Dangle drop earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Large pair of dangles drop earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in the 1990's. They were craf...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1967 Paris Bambo Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very rare vintage pair of clips-on earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1967. The...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Nouvelle Bague Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 2.76 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Nouvelle bague ring designed by Cartier. Beautiful ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. This rare ring is part of the iconic Nouvelle Bague collection and ...
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1990s French Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Emerald Sapphire Necklace Diamond 14K Vintage Natural Huge 145.86 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents.... LUXURY. GIA Certified RARE 145.86 CARATS EMERALD, SAPPHIRE, AND DIAMOND VINTAGE NECKLACE AND BOX! Vintage Natural Certified Emeralds--Stunn...
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20th Century Brazilian Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Reinstein Ross Stackable Duo Rings In 22Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies and a Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Set of eternity rings designed by Reinstein-Ross. Very beautiful set of two eternity rings, created in New York city by the exclusive jewelry designers of Reinstein-Ross. This set h...
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1980s American Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Emerald Bracelet A platinum bracelet set with 31 baguette-cut emeralds. Made circa 1920 Accompanied with a certificate of authenticity Approximate ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

1910 Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a dreamy brooch dating back to the Edwardian period crafted in Platinum that showcases bright white pearls and diamonds! This is a stunning bar pin that is classic and timele...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Fabulous statements pair of hoops-earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. Th...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel with stickers. Blue racing d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Dormeuses anciennes en or et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes ornées de deux diamants taille ancienne dont les principaux pèsent env. 0,40 carat chacun. Dites "Trembleuses", elles sont en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) et date...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 3.10 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European diamond weighing approximately 1.40 carats - J color with VS2 clarity Flanked by two additional old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

20th Century Green Stone and Jade Necklace by Fumiko Ukai
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century Jade and Stone Necklace by Fumiko Ukai of Berkeley, CA An elegant necklace created by the late Berkeley jewelry designer Fumiko Ukai, composed of nicely graduated carve...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Cartier Paris Bracelet With Three Charms in Solid 18Kt White Gold With Box
Located in Miami, FL
A charms bracelet designed by Cartier. Beautiful bracelet with three dismountable charms, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. The bracelet has been crafted in s...
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Early 2000s French Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Cable Classic Gold Buckle Bracelet with Emeralds
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a lovely classic gold & emerald bangle bracelet by David Yurman, beautifully made for a small wrist. Finely crafted of richly hued solid 14K yellow gold, the bracelet mea...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2495 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2011 Model ARA40100 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight approx 57 g Length approx 84 cm Condition Excelle...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Leaf Wide White Gold Band Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Leaf Wide Band Ring by Cartier. The Cartier 18k White Gold Diamond Leaf Wide Band Ring, size 53, showcases an elegant leaf pattern encrusted with sparkling d...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Modernist Three Color Hoops Earrings in Solid 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very attractive and beautiful hoops earrings created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. These earring...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold 1.3ct Solitaire Diamond Tubogas Snake Wrap Ring Size 5.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F Color - VS1 Clarity - 7mm (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 1.30 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

GIA Certified 8 Carat Excellent Cut Platinum Ring D COLOR FLAWLESS
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the pinnacle of romantic expression and fine craftsmanship. This platinum ring exudes sophistication with its central heart-shaped diamond, masterfully cut to showcase it...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace 10.00ct TDW
Located in London, GB
An elegant platinum diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace features stations alternating between 1 and 3 round brilliant cut diamonds with a decorative surround. A tota...
Category

1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cellini Exclusive 18KT White Gold and Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18 karat white gold teddy bear charm is crafted with a soft white enamel for the body. Her...
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Early 2000s European Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K White Gold, Aquamarine, Morganite & Diamonds in-laid Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, Aquamarine & Morganite Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Morganite is 6.96 carats. The wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 10.94 Carat NO HEAT Kashmir Blue Sapphire Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
An exquisite unheated and untreated blue sapphire with origin KASHMIR that is extremely rare and valuable furthermore the sapphire has no signs of treament or heat and this was certi...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Portrait Enamel, Gold and Rose cut Diamond locket Pendant, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi-color portrait enamel portraying a neo classical scene of a cherub resting on a font as water luxuriously flows out. This fine scene is accented with 5 rose cut diamo...
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1860s American Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Opal gold earrings. Oval cabochon solid opal earrings. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.20 g. Size: 12.6 x8 mm Main stone opal, solid , 2 pi...
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2010s Turkish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold

No Reserve Natural Beautiful Sphene 2.5 ct Fire/Spark
Located in Bangkok, TH
We are thrilled to present a beautiful 2.5-carat yellowish-green sphene, perfect for a dazzling ring. Known for its exceptional fire, this gemstone truly comes alive in artificial li...
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2010s Malagasy Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Other

GIA Certified 4 Carat Three Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified Three Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Ideal proportions the main stone is 4 carats Also the side diamonds are GIA certified
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lapis Malachite Humming Bird Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2403 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2019 Model Lucky Animals Serial Number VCARP2B000 Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite Weight Approx 14.7 ...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings 14 carat gold with blue sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds
Located in Heemstede, NL
Vintage earrings with stunning oval faceted blue sapphire. These earrings are made of 14 carat yellow gold and holds each a blue oval facetted sapphire of about 0.02 each and a brill...
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bucherer Manual Wind Watch (22mm)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage Bucherer 18k yellow gold wrist watch. 22mm case width. 17 jewel Bucherer manual wind movement. Time tested. Keeps good time when wound properly. The inside of the cas...
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Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Chaine D'ancre Sterling Silver Necklace, circa 1995
Located in Valenza, IT
Chic yet Timeless, absolutely Iconic, Rare, Hermès Solid Sterling Silver Chaine d'Ancre Necklace, circa 1995. The story of this piece began more than 80 years ago, in 1938, when Robe...
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1990s French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Golden Obsidian Disc Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
This 18-carat rose gold ring features a stunning golden obsidian. The motif size is 18 mm. Each piece is crafted with a natural stone, making the color nuances and details unique to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

GIA Certified 26 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Rome, IT
Discover unparalleled sophistication with this majestic bracelet, featuring a flawless assembly of 26 carats of 42 GIA-certified emerald cut diamonds, each boasting exceptional F col...
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Freshwater Pearl and Gold Rondell Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Freshwater pearls alternating with yellow gold rondells, secured with a yellow gold fish-hook clasp.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Cartier 0.50ct Red Ruby Round Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 48
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Deep Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a fine deep red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the fine...
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Square Cushion Drop Dangle Earrings Sterling 925 Geometric Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Design: Square Cushion Drop Metal Content: Sterling Silver Style: Dangle Fastening Type: Fishhook Closures Theme: Geometric Measurements Tall: 1 9/16" (39.3mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1960s Signed Boucher Goldtone & Pave Rhinestone Bow Brooch
Located in Easton, PA
Late 1960s textured goldtone and clear rhinestone brooch with security clasp. Marked "Boucher" with inventory number "0438". Measures: 1.5 inches L x 2.25 inches W. Excellent conditi...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Constellation Ref.3550815 / 155.002, Rare Reflective/Gray Dial Cal 711
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Reference Number: 3550815 / 155.002 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Cal 711 Case Material: Stainless steel Measurement...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom T. Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1981 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34MM 15010 Mop Diamond Dial Oyster Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 34.00 mm Weight: 90.40 Grams Stainless steel diamond ROLEX Swiss made watch. The metal was tested and determine...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Open Roman Numeral Band Ring Size 7.25-7.5 #17485
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Open Roman Numeral Band Ring Size 7.25-7.5 This gorgeous open roman numeral band ring by Tiffany & Co. was crafted from sterling silver! Size: 7.25-7....
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2346 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2013 RRP £3,950 Inc taxes / $ 4,200Excl taxes / 4,600 € Inc taxes Model ARA41800 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of ...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and Fine 29.31 ct. Santa Maria Aquamarine Ring by Pierre/Famille
Located in Aspen, CO
The fine large natural Aquamarine is probably from the Brazilian Santa Maria mines as evident of the stone's fine color, (without green undertones) and clarity. The bright stone is p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

David Yurman Spiritual Bead turquoise bracelet 8mm
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman D.Y. Turquoise bead bracelet Onyx width 8mm Material Sterling Silver 925 Comes with David Yurman pouch Retail price:$450 Condition New, without tags
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise

GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Light Pink Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Light Pink GIA Certified Ring is a stunning and elegant piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication. This ring features a beautiful light pink diamond that is certifie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pink Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique French 18K, Lapis & Rock Crystal Perfume Bottle, Auguste Fraumont, 1850
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Perfume Bottle, 18K yellow gold, fine natural vivid blue lapis with slight flecks of gold, and rock crystal by Auguste Fraumont , c. 1850. an important jeweler working in Pa...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Authentic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Cross Pendant Necklace. Elsa Peretti, a true pioneer of design, translates all she sees in the natural worl...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Platinum

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 housesTiffany & 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 ringsArt 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 the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, 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.

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