Jewelry & Watches
18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
Early 18th Century British Tudor Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1870s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Finnish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1830s Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-18th Century European Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
1790s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Cut Steel
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
17th Century German Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal
1870s French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
15k Gold
1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s British Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Gold
19th Century American Antique Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, 18k Gold
19th Century Czech Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Gold-filled
18th Century American George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
1890s European Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, 15k Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold, Gold
18th Century English George II Antique Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Jade, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Jade, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Silver
1860s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
1880s American Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1760s European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, 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.