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Jewelry For Sale
Van Cleef & Arples Magic Alhambra Large Model Motif 18k Rose Gold Long Penda
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Van Cleef & Arples Magic Alhambra Large Model Motif 18k Rose Gold Long Pendant Necklace
From the Magic Alhambra Collection is this chain necklace crafted of 18k rose gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Rose Gold
Line Vautrin "Dante" Cuff
By Line Vautrin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare and iconic Line Vautrin bronze "Dante" Cuff from the 1950's with text from Dante's Divine Comedy engraved into the entire surround. The ingeni...
Category
1950s French Artisan Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Cartier Panthere Panther Pave Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Emerald Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Panthere Panther Pave Diamond, Black Onyx, Emerald Earrings by Cartier.
The Cartier Panthère earrings in 18k white gold exude fierce elegance.
Featuring the iconic p...
Category
1990s French Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Multicolor Sapphire 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant ring by Iris Fine Jewelry features an array of colorful sapphires, totaling 1.39 carats. The sapphires are oval-cut, showcasing a spectrum of hues including blue, yellow...
Category
20th Century Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds, a Cabochon Emerald, and a Cabochon Citrine.
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels
Circa 1960s
3/4 x 3/4 inches
Category
1960s Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Line Vautrin Talosel and Pink Mosaic Mirrors Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare stunning Line Vautrin geometric Talosel brooch boasts a rectangular shape with encrusted pink-colored mirrored glass in a checkerboard pattern. The piece was crafted in Par...
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in Switzerland. The stunning and elegant Chopard...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Cultured Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Double Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Make a bold and timeless statement with these exceptional vintage Bulgari clip-on earrings, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and finished with luminous cultured pearls. An iconic desi...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Line Vautrin Set Enamel Carved Resin Edelweiss Brass Clip Earrings & Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Chicago, IL
Line Vautrin created "flame-radiating" resin mirrors in mid-century that are very similar to this sculptural resin edelweiss-flower set of highly-textural, hand-carved and enameled c...
Category
Early 20th Century French Artist Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15550ST.OO.1356ST.08 Stainless Steel Blue Dial (2024)
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak reference 15550ST.OO.1356ST.08, a refined 37mm timepiece crafted from stainless steel, offering both durability and iconic des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry
Materials
Stainless Steel
14K White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Pendant, 3-Stone Design
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond pendant embodies refined elegance and timeless luxury. Showcasing three emerald-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.63 carats, the p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
BOUCHERON PARIS 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Link Bracelet 1970s Vintage
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet by Pery Et Fils Circa 1970s Vintage
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer bracelet.
Descrip...
Category
1970s French Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1980 Schlumberger Lynn Studs Earrings 18Kt Gold-Platinum & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Lynn earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Very beautiful pair of studs earrings, created in New York city designed by Jean Schlumberger for the Tiffany Studios, ...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Letterwood 18k Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301549
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2018
Model VCAR03M700
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones Letterwood
Weight Approximately 14.71 g
Length Approximatel...
Category
2010s French Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Mario Buccellati Emerald Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1970s, this Mario Buccellati emerald and diamond leaf brooch is set in 18K gold and platinum. It is designed as a curling and rippling naturalistic leaf of cabochon em...
Category
Mid-20th Century Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Atlas Clip-On Earrings, circa 1995
Located in Chicago, IL
Timeless and bold, these authentic Tiffany & Co. Atlas earrings are crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and date back to 1995. Featuring the iconic Roman numeral motif, the earrings mea...
Category
2010s Italian Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chopard LUC Sport Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard LUC Sport Stainless Steel Ladies Watch - Automatic. Stainless Steel with factory diamond bezel and diamond lugs ( 40 mm ). White dial stick hour markers. Chopard Blue strap ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Jewelry
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Paris Diamond Black Onyx Enamel Gold Ladybug Vintage Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Love bug. Symbolizing good luck, this Cartier Paris diamond, black onyx, enamel, and 18 karat yellow gold vintage brooch is delightful. Circa 1975-85. Signed Cartier with serial ...
Category
1970s European Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Chanel French 1980's Peridot 18K White Gold Curb Link Bezel Vintage Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut peridot measuring 6.0 x 8.0 mm
Transparent medium green in color - bezel set
Flanked by curb link motif shank
Pierced and grooved with detail
Stamped with Fr...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Cone Losange Green Enamel Bangle Bracelet 138 gm 18K
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Cone Losange Bracelet, crafted in 18k yellow gold and enriched with vibrant Green enamel, accented with alternating clusters of gold leaves and ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 18ct White Gold T Smile Diamond Pendant 0.10ct 2.37g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This elegant Tiffany T Smile pendant is crafted in 18ct white gold, delicately curved into the signature ‘T’ motif and set with brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.10 carats. With a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Tanzanite Head Snake Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This 18K White Gold Diamond Tanzanite Head Snake Ring was made after 1960 as that is when the mines in Tanzania opened with this new stone. Tanzanite is ONLY found in Tanzania, Afri...
Category
1960s British Artisan Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Aquamarine, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Aquamarine & Blue Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Aquamarine is 6.86 carats. The Aquamarine ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chopard Happy Spirit Ring Floating Diamond Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6 Jewelry
By Chopard
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Chopard Happy Spirit diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamonds total an estimated 0.30 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS2-SI1 clarity).
From the 'Happy Spirit' ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Four Row X Diamond Ring Platinum 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Four Row X Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features approximately 0.50ctw of brilliant round diamonds. The ring is size 5 1/2...
Category
Late 20th Century Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 1960s Yellow Gold Toggle Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
Step into the world of luxury with the Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Yellow Gold Toggle Necklace, a piece that perfectly encapsulates the brand's p...
Category
1960s French Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
CHOPARD - Vintage watch in 18K white gold, opal, and diamonds
By Chopard
Located in PARIS, FR
Chopard vintage watch in 18K white gold, opal, and diamonds.
Circa 1970.
Condition : Very good.
Movement : Hand-wound.
Bezel dimensions : 2 × 1.7 cm.
D...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Schlumberger/Tiffany & Co 14K Gold Wheatsheaf Cufflinks & Button Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of gold buttons & cufflinks dress set.
Designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
The buttons and cufflinks each with an embossed...
Category
20th Century Modern Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1970 Schlumberger Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Malachites
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created in New York city by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., bac...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Silver Jubilee Dial Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well. No original box and papers. Comes with chronostore box.
General Information
Bran...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Jewelry
Materials
Steel
Boucheron, France Mid-Century Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century turquoise, diamond, and gold navette shaped ring, centered by an oval cabochon turquoise, flanked by prong-set round brilliant-cut diamonds and further accented with co...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Jean Schlumberger Tiffany Rope Coil Pearl Diamond 18K Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1990s Vintage Pair of Tiffany and Co made by Schlumberge " Rope Coil" Mabe Pearl & Diamond Earrings
Capture the essence of elegance and sophistication with these exquisite pair of Vintage Pair of Tiffany and Co made by Schlumberge " Rope Coil" Mabe Pearl & Diamond Earrings. Circa 1990s.
This Vintage Pair of Earrings will take your breath away! Be it your work or evening attire, these vintage pearl...
Category
1990s Modern Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Iconic talousel and mirror 'Mobile' long drop earrings, Lone Vautrin, 1960s.
By Line Vautrin
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A pair of exquisite and very distinctive drop earrings by Line Vautrin. created in her later period when she was experimenting with fragments of coloured mirror and Talousel. This de...
Category
1960s French Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Base Metal
Gilt-bronze and red resin Pisces pendant by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful, bronze-doré and red 'Talesol' Pisces pendant by Line Vautrin, 1970s, marked Line Vautrin.
Line Vautrin (1913-1997) was a highly independent, self-taught, experimental art...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
An 18 Carat Gold Boucheron Globe Charm
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold pendant in the shape of a half globe with an Air France airplane around the globe. signed and numbered: Boucheron, P6970 on a 14 carat gold chain.
weight: 11...
Category
1990s French Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Lalaounis Gilt Sterling Silver Hinged Floral Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed sterling silver bangle bracelet.
By Lalaounis.
In sterling silver with wide gilt cartouche.
The cartouche with raised floral decoration throughout.
Secured ...
Category
20th Century Greek Modern Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Jean Mahie "Charming Monster" ring
By Jean Mahie
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite 22kt ring weighs 12.3 grams and is a size 5.5. It showcases a captivating dragon motif set against a celestial backdrop of dazzling stars, bl...
Category
1990s North American Jewelry
Materials
22k Gold
Vintage Hermes Gold Washed Silver Sputnik Style Coat Clip or Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare coat clip from Hermes.
Having a dome shaped body with spikes extending from the entire surface.
In gold-plated metal (with some rubbing to the gold).
Marked to the folding ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Chaumet 45.50 carat citrine 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold vintage ring by Chaumet, crafted in 18k yellow gold, showcases a vibrant 45.50 carat cushion cut citrine flanked by two oval cut Madeira citrines totaling approximately 3.1...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzanne Belperron Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Suzanne Belperron Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Brooch made in 18k gold, circa 1955-1969. The large, emerald-cut aquamarine weighs appx. 52.25 c...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby
TIFFANY & CO. 1970 Paris Schlumberger Earrings In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created in New York city by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, back...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Vintage Yellow Gold Bow Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold vintage bow bracelet , designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Bracelet is 7.5" long and 0.75" wide.
Marked: Tiffany & Co, Schlumberger, France, 750.
Weig...
Category
20th Century French Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Love Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rose Gold Love Cuff Bracelet
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 145362
Listing Title: Cartier Rose Gold Love Cuff Bracelet
Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the epitome ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chopard Geneve 18k Gold & 1.8 Carat "Happy Diamond" Necklace, Size 17 Inches
By Chopard
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Centering a transparent compartment with five 'floating' diamonds
Framed by a heart-shaped plaque set with round brilliant-cut diamonds
Pieced to a brick-link back chain
signed Chopa...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Schlumberger Enamel Earrings 18K Diamonds
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These Schlumberger earrings are special. They are set in 18K Yellow Gold with Blue and Green enamel and a Diamond starburst in the center. The Diamonds are set in Platinum as all S...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
BOUCHERON Reflet Gold Diamond Watch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond watch, Boucheron. The Reflet watch with quartz movement, rectangular fluted case with a row of approximately 17 round brilliant cut diamonds on e...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chaumet 1930 Art Deco Brooch In Platinum With 12.83 Ctw Diamond And Sapphires
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A French art deco brooch.
This is a fabulous art deco brooch, created in Paris France, back in 1930. The elegant brooch has been masterfully crafted for Chaumet in solid .900/999 pl...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Camel Brooch with Lapis & Gemstone by Jean Schlumberger
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous dromedary camel brooch designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Features a sugarloaf lapis "hump" with pearl, diamonds, and pink sapphire accents.
Piece is in good condition. Shows few signs of aging or wear.
Featured in Bonhams "Fine Jewelry Auction...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilded Drop Statement Earrings With Colorful Gripoix Glass By Les Bernard, 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible jewelry piece from the '80s
- Each earring measures 2.25" x 1.25"
- Gold plated
- Multicolored "Gripoix" style glass cabochons in Mughal jewel...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry
Chanel White Gold Diamond Dome Ring
By Chanel
Located in Dallas, TX
Big sparkle in a flower inspired design, Chanel has designed this ring to start conversations. 3.50CTS of fine white diamonds (quality e-f color and vs clarity) fill every corner of ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Model 2046 Tiger's Eye Dial Automatic Movement Papers
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Model 2046 36mm x 32mm Tiger's Eye Dial, Automatic Movement, Rare c.1970s Made in Switzerland c.1970s 111 grams w/ 2025 Chopard Service Card
Maker: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 6 52
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
This Hermès Band Ring exemplifies refined elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. The design features a wide band crafted from 18k white gold, offering a sleek and polished surface th...
Category
Late 20th Century Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
22k Gold Jean Mahie Wide Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Mahie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Jean Mahie
Materials: 22k Yellow Gold
Weight: 117 Grams
Measurement: 5 1/2" Inner Circumference x 1 7/8" Widest Part
Hallmarks: Jean Mahie, 22K
The 22K Gold Jean Mahie W...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry
Materials
22k Gold
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Day & Night Earrings, 18k
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
These Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Day & Night Earrings are crafted with 18k gold and exquisitely set with diamonds and natural rubies. The elegant design showcases a balance of modern...
Category
20th Century Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
MERCEDES SALAZAR pink brown metallic applique clip on earrings Pair
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MERCEDES SALAZAR pink brown metallic applique clip on earrings Pair
Reference: AAWC/A01249
Brand: Mercedes Salazar
Material: Fabric, Metal
Color: Gold, Pink
Pattern: Solid
Closure: C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry
Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Boucheron, Paris, France. This whimsical turtle brooch is a chic reminder that fashion is fun. Who better than Boucheron to add wit and whimsy to our ward robe! ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Enamel
Huge Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Henry Dunay Hammered Dome Ring 1 3/8 Inches Long
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing vintage Henry Dunay 18K yellow gold hammered torsade style dome ring measures a full 1 3/8 by 1 1/4 inches, and rises to a full 1 inch above the finger when worn. This u...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1970 Jean Schlumberger Cufflinks Shirt Studs 18Kt Gold & Malachite
Located in Miami, FL
Cufflinks and shirt studs designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Gorgeous suite of cufflinks and shirt studs, created in New York city by Jean Schlumberger at the Tiffany S...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.