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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Big Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Atocha Yellow Gold Silver Coin Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Atocha Two Tone Coin Pendant. The pendant measures 28mm x 43mm (including bail). The coin shows quite a bit of wear, the markings on the coin are not readable and there are no markin...
Category
1660s Spanish British Colonial Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted
Located in Braintree, GB
Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted in 18kt and 12kt gold mount.
The coin is depicting Denarius Sergia: Marcus Se...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
1953 Ring Blue Turquoise solid 18K Gold Ø US 4.5 Wide band /3gr.
Located in SE
Wide band Neoclassical / Renaissance styled hand-made Ring in Yellow 18K Gold featuring three bezel set natural vivid Blue Turquoise stones cut cabochon. Central stone Ø 3.75 mm / ca.0.25 ct. Two on the flanks about Ø 2.75 mm / ca.0.12 ct each. Total about 0.5 ctw. The band is 11 mm wide. An interesting detail of the design is the continuous hand-engraved floral decor on the band.
This ring closely follows the traditions of ancient Greek and Roman jewelry...
Category
1950s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Two gold mounted keys, one with Cadillac logo design finial, Tiffany & Co. 14kt.
Located in Braintree, GB
Two gold mounted keys, one with Cadillac logo design finial, engraved verso 'to my beauty, for her beauty, perfect', stamped Tiffany & Co 14k; the other of plain form, stamped GJN 14...
Category
1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
GIA Certified Natural Emerald &Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Colombian Emerald and diamond three stone Ring
This Colombian emerald has a beautiful combination of color and tone. The emerald is 70% primary green color with a medium inte...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s Diamond Amethyst Plique-à-Jour Enamel Floral Bouquet Brooch Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century diamond, amethyst and plique-à-jour enamel floral bouquet brooch in 18kt yellow gold, 1950s. Crafted in the radiant spirit of the 1950s, this Mid-Century brooch stands as...
Category
1950s European Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Retro 14k Yellow Gold and Heart Amethyst Clover Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
1950s Retro 14k Yellow Gold and Amethyst Clover Pendant
- 14K Yellow Gold
- 4 = 9.00x5.75mm heart amethyst
- 8.26 grams
- 1950s
This is a stunnin...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
Great looking ring with an attached floret of seven old diamond cut Diamonds pave set in white Gold clusters and surrounded by 12 Blue Enamel panels smoothly conforming down the shou...
Category
Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1950s Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s diamond pearl white gold drop earrings.
In the glamorous era of the 1950s, women adorned themselves with exquisite jewelry that exuded elegance and sophistication. One such t...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bague marguerite en or, platine et diamants 1, 2 ct
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague marguerite en or 18k (750°/°°) et platine sertie en son centre d'un diamant taille moderne de qualité G SI1 sans inclusions visibles à l'oeil nu et pesant environ 0,4 ct dans u...
Category
1950s European Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Zenith Calatrava JUMBO 38mm 18K Gold
By Zenith
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with our Vintage 1960s Zenith 38mm 18KT Gold Case and Bracelet Watch. This classic timepiece features a Zenith caliber 40 17 jewel manual wind movement, ...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mid-Century GIA 4.58 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century GIA 4.58 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire of 4.58 carats, accompanied by GIA #2235197742 stating the sapphire is of ...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Girard Perregaux 18K Rose Gold Calatrava Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE 1950'S GIRARD-PERREGAUX Calatrava 38MM 18KT ROSE GOLD CASE, silver DIAL WITH ARROW AND ARABIC MARKERS, SUB DIAL SECOND HAND, MANUAL WIND 21 JEWEL GP MOVT caliber 03B. Discove...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Betty Cooke Sterling Silver Exotic Wood Mid Century American Modernist Cufflinks
By Betty Cooke
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mid century ebony cufflinks with sterling silver studs and handmade findings created by Betty Cooke of Baltimore, Maryland. Cufflinks measure 1.25" in length by 3/8" wide. Suitable...
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Byzantine Gold Coin
Located in Cairo, EG
Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john 111 doukas vatatzes and virgin nimbate emperor and other co...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Mid-Century Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped jadeite jade double cabochon measuring 17.5 x 12.9 mm
Natural type A with no indications of treatment or impregnation
Translucent medium green with subtle ...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
A Byzantine Gold Men's Ring With Jewish Menorah 6th-7th Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A Byzantine gold ring with a jewish menorah and an inscription. A typical early Byzantine ring made with soldered circular section wire and round bezel, engraved with a candelabra fo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Handcrafted Native American Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning hand crafted Navajo Turquoise ring Measuring 1.82 in. x 1. in. Large bezel set turquoise Stone. The Ring is a 6.75in. and can be sized b...
Category
1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 18 karat gold ring is set with a deep brown agate intaglio. The roman intaglio dates from the second / third century AC and depicts a hand holding a oar, a poppy and one other f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
By Longines
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Longines Ladies Watch, vintage but never worn and with its original label. Featuring a 19 mm round case in 18-carat gold, this watch embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and discretion. The white dial, adorned with Arabic and baton numerals, creates a refined aesthetic.
The baton-shaped hands mark time with precision, adding a touch of modernity to this classic timepiece. The black leather strap, 19 cm long, offers exceptional comfort while enhancing the watch's charm.
The mechanical movement with its daily manual winding takes you back in time.
With a total weight of 15g (including 10g gold), this Longines women's watch is a lightweight accessory that combines finesse and Swiss watchmaking quality. Perfect for all occasions, it will become the symbol of your distinguished style and sense of refinement.
Opt for exclusivity and craftsmanship with the Longines Watch for Women...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Calatrava Stainless Steel 36mm
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
This is an iconic 1950's IWC caliber 88 manual wind Calatrava. The watch was considered jumbo size for the decade at 36mm considering that most watches were under 32mm in size. This ...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Necklace Eye of God solid 19K Gold / 26.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique,ca late 18th - early 19th century hand-made necklace, Egyptian revival styled or could be used for ceremonial or religious purposes. A linked chain with repeating floral pat...
Category
Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier vintage 18kt. yellow gold sunflower clip brooch with Spessartine garnet
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier vintage 18kt. yellow gold sunflower clip brooch.
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features a striking 10.00-carat Spessartine garnet at its centre, complemented by imperial t...
Category
1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 2.50 CTW Natural Alexandrite Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut alexandrite weighing 2.10 carats total
Displaying prominent bluish green to purple pink color change
Natural Orissa in origin with no indications of treatment
...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond & Sapphire 1950s Convert. Pendant Dress Clips Earrings Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This stunning piece, all crafted in platinum, features a 20.10ct vivid blue natural heated sapphire from Sri Lanka, complete with a lab report. It measures 18.71mm long and 14.65mm w...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Heuer Stainless Steel Waterproof Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 37mm
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT /...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lapis, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Calatrava
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1952 Omega stainless steel calatrava reference 2792-1SC. The watch is manual wind and powered by the famed Omega manual wind caliber 283 17 j...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare, Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Oval Cufflinks
By Georg Jensen
Located in Troy, MI
Rare sterling silver George Jensen oval, slight concave cuff links #75 with brushed finish & edge relief design made by master silversmith Georg Jensen. During his lifetime, Jensen's...
Category
1950s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Miriam Haskell Large Faux Pearl and Crystal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Miriam Haskell Large Faux Pearl and Crystal Earrings from the 1950's. Large faux baroque pearls set in Russian gilt floral filigree...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique rose cut diamond and ruby Giardinetti Mourning ring, Europe circa 1760
Located in Magdeburg, DE
This ring was made in Europe circa 1760 and is in very good, antique condition. The gemstones do not show any signs of wear.
The “Giardinetti” or “Little garden” rings appeared at t...
Category
Late 18th Century European Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
RETRO - Ring with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring set with old mine cut and rose diamonds up to 0.30ct - G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 5.5 - EU. 16.25(51)
detailed description:
the top of the ring is 1.3 cm wide ...
Category
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Mid-Century 13.92 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Brooch Clips
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced scroll motif brooch comprised of individual brooch clips joined in frame
Bead, bezel, channel, and bar set throughout with transitional and baguette cut diamond...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2.00 CTTW Diamond Hinged Cuff Bracelet With Tapered Width in Two-Tone 18K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegance meets sophistication in this exquisite two-tone diamond bangle bracelet. Crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow and white gold, this bracelet showcases a harmonious blend of...
Category
1630s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 K rose Gold green Torumaline Bracelet 1950
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A wonderful 18 K rose Gold retro Bracelet from 1950 featuring 8 green emerald cut Tourmalines. The size of the torumalines is slightly greaduating towards the centre. Wonderful and i...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Universal Geneve Calatava Stainless Steel Crosshair Dial Automatic
Located in New York, NY
Universal Genève is more well known for its sports models, but they were also proud makers of beautiful and interesting dress watches. With clear 1950s style, the case has a clean an...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique 18k Spanish Gold Red Garnet Pendant Earrings 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique 18k Spanish gold and garnet pendant earrings 18th century
Steeped in the rich heritage of Spanish craftsmanship, these exquisite antique gold garnet earrings embody the esse...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Omega Seamaster Calendar Gold Top Reference CK2757
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
The Omega Seamaster Calendar CK 2757 from 1954 is a vintage timepiece known for its stainless steel 34mm case with gold top bezel and lugs, and automatic (mechanical) movement with a...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Doxa 14K Rose Gold Calatrava Manual Wind 35mm
Located in New York, NY
This is a collector condition Doxa 14K Rose Gold Calatrava. This case is unpolished and pristine. The watch retains its original crown and mint condition dial.
This Doxa is powered ...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rose 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
Mid-Century 1.45 CTW European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.30 carats - I color with VS1 clarity
Set with grooved prongs in a pierced triangle motif basket
Flanked by single cut diamonds prong...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Silver Plated Double Strand Baguette Rhinestone Necklace circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful silver plated necklace set with a double strand of baguette rhinestones. The strands are joined together by a cluster of marquise rhinestones and a single strand of round r...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Mid-Century 2.45 CTW Diamond Platinum Streamline Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.99 carat - G color with VS2 clarity
Set in a milgrain bezel with a recessed streamline motif surround of clustered diam...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Ring Ruby Sapphire circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat, Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely 1950s ring drawing a knot of twisted 18 Kt (750°/ooo) yellow gold wires set with lines of sapphires, rubies and diamonds. Signature F.RO.
7 sapphires including 3 larger, 15 ru...
Category
1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hattie Carnegie's Holiday Festive Frog
Located in New York, NY
Charming Hattie Carnegie's Holiday Festive Frog from the 1950's. He's carrying presents and mistletoe to his next party.
Silvertone enamel with hand enameling. 1950's USA. 1.5" x 1.5".
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Waltham Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Red Dial circa, 1950's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 23mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Pair of Mid-Century Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Mid-Century Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings. Featuring 20 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.50 carat, graded F-G color, VS cla...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Byzantine Gold Ring With A Roman Nicolo Cameo Of A Parrot 6th Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
An early Byzantine ring with a Roman cameo of a parrot perched on a palm frond. The parrot was a popular subject in the early Empire, no doubt for its intelligence and cleverness. T...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old NECKLACE,
vintage from the 50s,
multi-color glass cabochons,
haute couture designer CIS Countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA,
total length 47 cm, length without clasp chain 35 cm...
Category
1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Pendant Medal 1959 in Yellow Gold
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Original Gold Medal 1959 with openwork 18kt Yellow Gold 6,18 grams Measures: 3,8cm long (including ring) and 3,0cm wide This pendant is in perfect condition Original antique sec...
Category
1950s European Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Zodiac Spinner Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1950s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.7 grams
Measurement: 1 inch long
Condition: Excellent
Vintage Era
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Statement Crystal & Pearl Drop Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Crystal & Pearl Drop Earrings. A dreamy combo embodying the diamond and pearl look. Most likely a couture creation, although unsigned, these exceptional beauties wi...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Vintage Circa 1950s Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A ribbon of 18 carat white gold and platinum ties a bow on a shimmering diamond. Our Leanne Ring crafted in the 1950s has travelled through time, a symbol of love, devotion and fami...
Category
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco diamond and onyx ring 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
CENTER STONE: NATURAL DIAMONDS (single cut)
CARAT: 0.03CT
CLARITY: VS
COLOR: G
CUT: ROUND
GRAM WEIGHT: 6.88gr
GOLD: 14KT yelllow gold
size: 6
Custom onyx pieces
WHAT YOU GET AT S...
Category
18th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LeCoultre 1950 Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 LeCoultre Tank Wrist Watch, 29 x 21 M.M 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case with Flared Lugs, 17 jewel, Caliber 438/4CW Nickle Lever, Mechanical, Ma...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow 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 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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