Jewelry & Watches
1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 1600s Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline
Late 19th Century Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1840s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
1890s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1860s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline
17th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1860s French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
15k Gold
19th Century Czech Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
1790s European George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
16th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Silver, Bronze
1830s Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1810s British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Brass, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1830s Austrian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 18k Gold
18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
19th Century American Antique Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
1790s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Cut Steel
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, Indicolite
1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, Gold, 15k 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.