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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Art Nouveau 7 Carat Boulder Opal 14k Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A lovely Art Nouveau 7 carat boulder opal dinner ring straight from a great estate collection of noted Santa Barbara antique dealer Robert Livernois. His flamboyant wife Wanda receiv...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Flower Necklace Antique Gold 24 Inch Hand Carved Coral Jump Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent and very rare Antique Victorian - Art Deco Coral Necklace of hand carved Coral Beads in a Bamboo Flower Motif with eng...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed with the date 1838, this antique serpent bangle bracelet is composed of turquoise and rubies, set in 18K gold. It is designed as a turquoise cabochon snake with diamond-sha...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Winged Scarab Double Snake Brooch Amethyst Ruby Diamond Enamel Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
After the Suez Canal was opened in 1867 a fashion was set off in jewellery design, commonly known as Egyptian Revival to commemorate that sensational event.
This fabulous winged sca...
Category
1870s Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Oval Opal and Cluster Diamond Ring Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, centered on an oval cabochon of opal weighing approx. 2 carats in closed setting, surrounded by a line of old-cut diamonds.
Opal dimensions : 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Japy Frères
Located in Portland, England
Antique 19th Century French Rouge Marble Mantle Clock made by well known French clockmaker Japy Frères circa 1890. This rouge veined marble and ormolu mounted two train clock is deco...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Victorian brooch with enamel, pearls and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch decorated with enamel, pearls and rose diamond up to 0.10ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm long by 2.2 cm wide...
Category
1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
GIA Certified 2.30 Carat Cushion Cut Unheated Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
GIA Certified 2.30 Carat Cushion-Cut Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring
This exquisite ring showcases a rare and highly sought-after 2.30 carat cushion-cut Kashmir sapphire, certified ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian carnelian and gold pendant or charm.
With a carved intaglio of an ancient Roman soldier set in 14 karat gold.
Simply a fine piece!
Date:
19th Century
Overal...
Category
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING PERSIAN TURQUOISE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL PEAR SHAPE TEARDROP TURQUOISE GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT FRINGE D...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
An Athena Silver Tetradrachm Pendant, circa 300 BC
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Silver Tetradrachm [coin] minted at Magnesia from Ancient Ionia, or present day Greece. This remarkable coin is from the Kingdom of Thrace, whose ruler was Lysimachus (323-281 BС)....
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 5.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian opal & diamond ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Cabochon cut opal measure from 2mm to 7mm angel skin coral measures 12mm x 5.5...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant Necklace Sun Motif
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE DIAMOND PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT IN WARM 10 - 14 KARAT GOLD WITH A GORGEOUS OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER AND A FABULOUS ENGRAVED SU...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1877 15K opal and diamond 7 stone ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This ring is a classic Victorian 15K, 3 stone carved half hoop design with claw set opals assayed in Birmingham, England, 1877. The ring spotlights three well matched glowing opal...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Specimen Agate & Gold Brooch or Kilt Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian Scottish brooch or kilt pin.
In 14k yellow gold with finely engraved decoration and 2 concentric rings framing a central Celtic cross.
Set with carved bloodstone, jasper, and agate cabochons througout.
Simply a wonderful Scottish pin...
Category
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Massive Victorian French Diamond Gold Serpent Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinarily crafted French serpent brooch from the mid 19th Century. The massive proportions and realistic detailing help to date this amazing 3 dim...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th C Emerald and Diamond Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This regal mid-19th century pendant centers on a gorgeous green foil backed emerald beautifully collet-set in gold. The emerald is presented in a sparkling frame of antique cushion c...
Category
1850s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Pink Tourmaline 18k Cannetille Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cannetille jewelry is highly admired for its exquisitely detailed hand wrought gold work reputedly inspired by fine lace embroidery of the 1...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Urn Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian urn earrings with etruscan work rendered in 2 tones of gold. In original condition with period ear wires. Beautiful quality circa 1880s USA.
Ex...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold
$4,500
Victorian Cameo Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Goddess Maiden Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Antique Cameo Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold dating to the Victorian period with six magnificent hand carved maiden woman goddess cameos of the finest quality.
Each of the six shell cameos depicts a different goddess. The goddess images are masterpieces of neoclassical cameo carving. The cameos are gently graduated in size with the largest cameo being 30mm tall. The faces of the goddesses are serene and beautiful. The carving is very deep with extraordinary details in the faces and the hair styles of the women.
The cameos are set in 14 Karat Gold with extraordinarily fine open filigree work. The artistry and craftsmanship of this cameo masterpiece are of the highest quality. It is very rare to find large cameo bracelets from this early period and of this superb quality. We believe you will not find a finer early Victorian cameo bracelet...
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French Grand Size Carnelian Watch key Pendant or Fob
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18kt gold French Carnelian Large Scale Watch Key, so sleek and smooth it looks modern. It is in fact late Victorian. The Watch Key has a commanding presence as its size and smooth...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Victorian Buckle Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k. This antique gold buckle ring with its hand- engraved details is quite charming. The look is fashionably Bohemian… vintage chic at its antique best. Handmade in fo...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,650
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This Victorian marquise-shaped ring is a true beauty. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, the ring features a row of ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Gorgeous Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem 1.85 Carat Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline
Weight : 1.85 Carats
Dimensions : 7.2x6.6x5.5 Mm
Origin : Kunar Afghanistan
Clarity : SI
Shape: Cushion
Color: Mintgreen
Certificate: On Demand
Basically, ...
Category
Early 17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
$224 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Micromosaic Bird Conversion Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A marvelous ring featuring a micromosaic of a bird -- possibly a red headed woodpecker.
The mosaic was originally an antique silver pin (circa 188...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold
18 Kt Gold Two Sided Victorian Carnelian Scarab Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
An Egyptian Revival Carnelian Scarab ring, set in 18kt gold is orange brown in color and was created in c. 1880. I love the fact that the ring rotates and shows a potter creating an...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Carol Felley Sterling Silver & Amethyst Bib Choker Necklace
By Carol Felley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Carol Felley Sterling Silver & Amethyst Bib Choker Necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the unique artistry and craftsmanship of the renowned designer C...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Victorian Banded Agate Locket Back Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A victorian banded agate 18 Kt signet ring with a white line straight across the center is a memento more as well. Why does this ring fire up emotions.? Fo...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Head Ornament Corallium Rubrum Fire Gilt Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pier...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Very Large Antique Victorian Period Sheffield Silver Plate Salver or Round Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large, Victorian period Sheffield silver plate salver.
With a gadrooned piecrust rim, richly engraved center, and ornate bracket...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate
Antique French Silver Coloured Paste Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine hair comb has been handcrafted in the 1830's. It is
made out of silver and in the centre decorated with a beautifully sculpted large cental flower...
Category
1830s French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Fine Large Antique Victorian 15K Rose Gold Banded Agate Natural Pearl Cross
Located in New York, NY
Elegant cabochon banded agate, natural pearl 15K Rose Gold large antique English cross
19th Century
Composed of well matched banded agate cabochons forming an elongated vertical white line against a dark background with each arm ending in three silvery white natural pearls. Original bale of substantial size centered with a dimunitive cabochon banded agate flanked by natural pearls.
Banded agate has been prized for its beauty and protective powers for thousands of years, making it particularly well suited for a cross. The gem is thought to shield the wearer from negative energies, promote calmness and enhance self-confidence.
Victorian banded agate jewelry...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Vivid Antique Georgian Garnet Necklace c. 1820
Located in Stamford, CT
Blooming forms of red Georgian garnets lay smoothly on the neck and fall in an inch arrangement of flowers on the chest. Red is the color of passion. The reverse is the wonderful Geo...
Category
1820s English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, 10k Gold
Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant "Bridgerton Period" Regency Era Circa 1811
Located in Southbury, CT
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace dates to the Regency period (1811-1820). This crowning jewel from the era features an exquisite ...
Category
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$19,200 Sale Price
20% Off
18kt Glod And Early Byzantine silver coin Ring Circa 527-565 D.C.
Located in Firenze, IT
Justinian I, Byzantine emperor, 527-565. Silver coin half siliqua.
Inscription:
DNIVSTINI ANVS[ ]
Design:
Bust right, with diadem and paludamentum
O...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique French Diamond Flower Choker Necklace Silver Old Cut Rose Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare French 18th century silver and rose diamond choker was handcrafted in 1770 ca and comes from Provence or neighbouring departements. This lovely piece of jewellery is design...
Category
1760s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Vintage Green & Silver Tone Enamel Bangles- Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Green and silver-tone enamel bangles are timeless accessories that add a touch of elegance to any ensemble. A set of three such bangles offers versatility, allowing for stacking or ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Enamel
Antique Victorian 14k Gold and Seed Pearl Pendant Locket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian locket for a necklace.
In 14k yellow gold.
With wire work decoration, granulation and bezel-set seed pearls throughout.
The reverse with a engraved, hinge...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional Collector Quality Tiffany 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin with hinged gold helmet which opens with dragon perched on top. Exquisite ...
Category
1860s American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Wide Antique Gold Gilt Silver Paste Faux Pearl Bracelet Bangle
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A magnificent example of Victorian-era Austrian craftsmanship, this antique dual-tone bracelet is both visually captivating and technically sophisticated. Its standout feature is the...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Bourbon Era "Ricordo" Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
An incredibly rare southern Italian Bourbon-era fede ring circa 1790, from what was formerly known as The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (which later became Italy). Jewels from this reg...
Category
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Exceptional Edwardian Paste Corsage Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Edwardian Corsage Ornament set in silver with pastes. Lovely design with central motif held by 3 sets of paste and faux pearl set swag chains, hanging off sword hilt...
Category
1870s French Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Silver late Tudor Signet Ring 1600s
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XVII century
Ring size: 6 ½
Weight: 4.95 gr
The silver ring, from the Tudor era, can be dated to the seventeenth century when the signet rings were both a symbol of the own...
Category
Early 17th Century British Tudor Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Heart Locket Pendant 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant 14 karat rose gold locket in the shape of a heart is set with six diamonds in star shaped settings. The reverse is beautifully engraved with the initials H and M.
Category
1880s American High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Russian Imperial Guilloche Enamel Egg Pendant, Workmaster Phillip Theodore Ringe
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
This Fabergé pendant, a rare and historically significant piece, was crafted by the renowned workmaster Phillip Theodore Ringe. This silver egg is covered in stunning green guilloche...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique 18k gold Mourning locket ring, Black enamel, Diamond and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
Did you ever lay eyes on such a wonderfully detailed and beautiful mourning ring.
I was so excited for this piece to arrive being a lover of mourning jewels and it does not disappoi...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Marina J Edwardian Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Gold Watch & Woven Pearl Bracelet
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous One of A kind watch by Marina J. An antique Diamond encrusted Edwardian Spaulding & Co Watch with Green Enamel detailing is reworked into a stunning modern piece. The watch ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady, late 19th early 20th century
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 19th early 20th century. It depicts a beautiful portrait of a young lady. The execution of the shell is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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
French Antique Victorian 15 Kt Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Victorian 15 Kt signet ring that shows all the signs of power. There is an arm raised up showing a dagger. This symbol shows the willingness to prevail. Above the arm is a w...
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold
Pair of Antique 18th Century American Coin Silver Sugar Tongs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of 18th Century silver sugar tongs.
In coin silver.
The arms of the tongs stylized as coiling ropes and terminating in figural seashell bowls.
Monogrammed to the middle of the tongs "CR"
The tongs are unmarked (and likely American).
Simply a great pair of early coin silver tongs...
Category
18th Century American George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Perfect 40" Banded Agate Necklace c.1860
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklaces are few and far between and in this length and quality are rare. This strand is in excellent condition showing no sign of its age. Black agates ...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
Located in New York, NY
Large, stunning granulated antique French Etruscan Revival locket with the original, equally spectacular large chain. The oval locket exquisitely decorated with a technique known as granulation, where a tiny gold bead is individually applied to a surface to form a geometric pattern. Done entirely by hand and requiring a master goldsmith, this technique is thought to have originated in Sumer approximately 5000 years ago. The Etruscans mastered the process in the first millennium B.C and closely guarded its secret, becoming celebrated for creating some of the most beautiful and technically advanced gold jewelry ever made.
Condition: This piece is in very good condition retaining the original interior crystal, the hinges work very well and are precisely calibrated to stay open in place when desired. The back of the locket shows normal wear with just the slightest waviness. The chain is in excellent condition.
Composed as a pendant locket on its original chain, the oval gold links reeded on the interior and applied chain link on the exterior, the oval locket decorated with twisted wirework circles and fine applied granulation patterns, suspended from a long bale with quatrefoil granulation. Hinged on the side, opening to reveal a hinged glass panel for a personal memento.
French assay mark and maker's mark partially obscured
Confident attribution to Fontenay based on partial hallmark and similar published examples.
References: Wartski for gold enamelled locket on chain necklace, sold archives; DSF for gold enamelled locket pendant of similar workmanship and design. Fontenay pieces retaining the original chain which may be worn on its own are rare and desirable.
Eugene Fontenay...
Category
19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Diamond and Enamel "R" Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite diamond and enameled ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring features a rounded-square centerpiece. The centerpiece features a letter...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Georgian Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Antique, c.1820s
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Georgian Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Antique, c.1820s
This rare and highly collectible antique ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow go...
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands
Located in Stamford, CT
We are proud to show this circular hoop of 22 Kt gold, with coiling around the shoulders, sets an oval shaped intaglio"dextrarum lunctio" on the carnelian. This translates to clasped...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Gold ring with Agate Cameo Fish , circa 2nd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
The 2nd century ring has a gold frame with two grooves and gold globules welded to the upper junction, where is set a Roman cameo in agate, depicting a fish. This is a subject that w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Georgian Gem Set French Gold Fob Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
From France c. 1810, a magnificent of 18 Kt gold Georgian Fobs completely encrusted with granulation, roses and leaves come split ring attached. This is a...
Category
1810s French George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Target Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful pair of antique early Victorian domed target earrings. Each is centred with a rose cut diamond in a star setting, surrounded by a cluster of cabochon cut natural turquois...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.