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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
14K Yellow Gold Fire Opal Stud Earrings #21588
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Fire Opal Stud Earrings JAGi Certified-
These elegant stud earrings each feature one oval fire opal (7.3 mm x 5.0 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Pu...
Category
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Ref. 3257 Watch - 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage silver tone blue rhinestone wreath designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47
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Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Designer Paris Brutalist Gilded Rigid Collar Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular around-the-neck necklace was designed in the 1990s by a French designer studio. The massive torque shape features a brutalist, futuristic, carved, and see-through de...
Category
1990s French Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1994 Tiffany & Co Diamond Floret Earrings Vintage Platinum Flowers Signed
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond "Floret" earrings crafted in 900 platinum.
Diamonds total an estimated 0.70 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2 clarity). ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s Art Deco Rectangular Onyx & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1920s
This stunning 18ct gold Art Deco era ring showcases a fabulous rectangular-shaped onyx accented with three milgrain-edged natural d...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Moonstone Cabochon Oval Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Moonstone Cabochon Earrings which were converted from Art Deco cufflinks into modern earrings. High quality moonstones with high adularesce...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gilt Metal, Steel
Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Emblem of Timeless Sophistication
Elevate any look with these Vintage Tiffany & Co. Hoop Earrings, exquisitely fashioned in 18K yellow gold. Renowned for their understated ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR signed vintage gold pearl designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Gold Diamond Groove Bar Link Necklace 16"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Gold Diamond Groove Bar Link Necklace 16"
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 73.90 grams
Length: 16" long
Diamond: 20 round brilliant diamonds, carat total w...
Category
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Native American 20-Strand Mediterranean Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful necklace has 20 strands of hand rolled tubed natural Mediterranean red coral beads. The 30” necklace has sterling silver ends with a Zia Cross hallmark.
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic bracelet mounted with five strands of pearls alternated with structures in silver mounted with diamonds. As clasp, a basket in 9 kt rose gold and silver mounted with diamo...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Enamel Flower Brooch: This antique brooch (circa 1900) features a blue enamel flower set in a halo of white enamel daisies. The brooch is 14k gold and accented by a single di...
Category
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Southwestern Sterling Silver Inlaid Band Ring Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful Southwestern Inlay ring is sterling silver.
It features gaspeite, sugilite, turquoise, coral, opal and lapis lazuli stones.
Measurements: 6mm wide
Size: Sizes as a 7 ...
Category
1990s North American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum. Ca.1925
Art Deco platinum ring starring an elegantly modeled marquise blue sapphire weighing 1.78 carats approx...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
MONET signed vintage dangle silver designer clip on earrings
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• silver tone
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 44
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Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
18ct Gold 1980s Citrine, Aquamarine, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot Harlequin Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Harlequin Bracelet
18ct Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1980s
Introducing a stunning vintage 18ct rose gold harlequin bracelet from the 1980s. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
CAROLEE signed gold silver coin etruscan designer earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CAROLEE
• gold and silver tone
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
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Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Brooch
Platinum
Circa 1920s
This exquisite art deco brooch is designed in the shape of a bow and adorned with diamonds and a single sapphire. The sapphire is an old c...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Classical Revival 2.34 ct Old Cushion Cut Diamond And 18k Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous Art Nouveau c. 1900s figural ring, set with a 2.34 ct old cushion cut diamond in a setting of heavy 18k gold with detailed moulded and chased relief figure of Medusa.
Siz...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Leather Lined Cuff with Turquoise Inlay by Charlie Favour
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This contemporary creation is crafted by one of our favorite contemporary artisans, Charlie Favour, whose cuffs are often recognizable by their unique leather lining. This chic beaut...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Spain Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring "Isabelino" Ca. 1830´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
"Isabelino" Spain Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Heart Shaped Ring
Ca. 1830´s (1833-1868).
A gorgeous and beautiful old Halo 18 Karat gold ring featuring a medium deep blue nat...
Category
1830s Spanish Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage DONNA KARAN matte gold modernist designer clip on earrings
By Donna Karan
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed DONNA KARAN
• gold tone
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
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Category
Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Vintage 1920s Platinum Stamped, Diamond & Ruby Buckle Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Style Cocktail Ring
Platinum Stamped
Circa 1920s
This exquisite platinum buckle-style cocktail ring is adorned with natural Baguette-cut, Emerald cut, Old European...
Category
Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Color Change Alexandrite & Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous vintage ring is made in 14k yellow gold and features a color-change alexandrite and diamond. The oval cut, color-change, alexandrite is .45 carats and showcase a beauti...
Category
1990s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Georgian Era Fede Ring – Carved Turquoise Hands with Diamond & Ruby Flowers in 15ct Gold: This exquisite Georgian-era fede ring is a rare and romantic treasure, featuring two...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Ring with amethyst 12.8 grams 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with amethyst - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56)
detailed description:
the top of the ring is 2.7 cm wide by 9.4 mm high
weight 12.8 grams
ring size US 7...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Imperial Russian Jade Diamond Gold Egg Pendant by Alfred Thielemann
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a charming miniature gold egg pendant crafted from genuine Russian nephrite and adorned with a faceted diamond ...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Cartier Substantial 14K Yellow, Rose Gold Bars Pendant Clip Brooch, 1940's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate Cartier solid and substantial gold bars pendant clip brooch composed of eight interconnected gold bars of rose and yellow gold.
1940's
May be worn as a pendant or a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
60s Opal Diamond Ring Toi et Moi Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 4 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond 'Toi et Moi' ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Cabochon cut pear shaped opals measures 8.5mm x 6mm. Diamonds total an estimated 0.28 cara...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1916 Ring natural 8ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø8.25 US / 8.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders, decorated with claw set natural emerald cut Aquamarine of light Blue color with tint of Green, measuring 13 mm x 10 mm x 8.25...
Category
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Gold Art Deco Ring
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1920s
Elevate your style with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold art deco ring boasting a captivating tiered geometric design adorned wit...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Deco Ring
18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped
Circa 1920s
This is a truly stunning original Art Deco ring, crafted from 18ct gold and platinum. The clover-shaped design is fab...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Ring
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum
Circa 1910
Introducing a breathtaking piece from the Edwardian era, this 18ct yellow gold ring features a fabulous open wo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Cartier Mid-20th Century 14K Yellow Gold Locket Book Key Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier - rare mid-20th century 14K yellow gold book form locket key pendant
1940's
The rectangular shaped 14K gold locket opens to reveal a pair of gold pages with early etched pho...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Woven Interlinked Herringbone Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Woven Interlinked Herringbone Choker Chain Necklace, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable.
...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Unisex Double Hinged Rolled Cube Link Cuff Bracelet
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Unisex Double Hinged Rolled Cube Link Cuff Modernist Bracelet, Gold Tone
Good condition, some light scratches and colour loss, still good to wear....
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 1920s 0.84CWT Total Diamonds, Set In New 18ct White 6 Claw Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Stud Earrings
18ct White Gold Stamped 750
Circa 1920s
Introducing these stunning modern 18ct white gold diamond stud earrings, elegantly stamped with 750 for authenticity...
Category
Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a stunning 1990s Retro Brass Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro, the celebrated French designer known for his glamorous and bold jewelry designs.
Made from polished brass, giving i...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Brass
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested
Circa 1910
This stunning Edwardian-era ring features an exquisite emerald-cut amethyst set in a platinum open work setting...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage maltese cross gold pearl rhinestones designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and pearl
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Toi et Moi Cross Over Illusion Set Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped
Circa 1910
This beautiful 18ct gold and platinum ring boasts a timeless toi et moi style, featuring two stunning illus...
Category
Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s 0.35 Carat Total Brilliant Cut Diamonds Set In New 18ct W Stud Ear Mounts
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Stud Earrings
18ct White Gold Stamped 750
Circa 1940s
Introducing our stunning diamond stud earrings, featuring old brilliant cut diamonds set in new white gold settings. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Fancy Oval Link Bracelet with Lobster Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Bracelet
18ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1920s
This stunning bracelet is a true vintage beauty, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and dating back to the 1920s. Featu...
Category
Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with moonstone 14k yellow gold 12.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with moonstone - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58)
detailed description:
the top of the ring is approximately 9.0 mm wide by 1.1 cm high
weight 12.0 grams
...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch
1920's
Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
M. Buccellati Sunflowers Emerald Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
The design is of two stylised sunflowers with white gold petals, two sparkling natural emeralds in the centre, yellow gold stem and foliage.
The petals feature a linear Rigatto style...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1910
This exquisite Edwardian bar brooch is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a stunning oval faceted aquamarine. The 15ct stam...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lime Bakelite Tube Bracelet Bangle
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely green lime marble Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky tube shape. The piece boasts an intense green color with cloudy swirling, also called dark lime color.
The br...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Victorian Lapis Lazuli Egg with Serpent (Orphic Egg)
Located in Stamford, CT
Why is there a serpent on this lapis lazuli egg from the Victorian era? In antique jewelry there was symbolism everywhere. This pendant is called the Orphic Egg. The snake entwined o...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Vintage 18ct Rose Gold, 1940s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
18ct Rose & White Gold Tested
Circa 1940’s
Introducing a stunning 1940s 18ct gold cocktail ring that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Rose Gold, 16 1/4 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain, Birmingham Hallmarked 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1920
Makers Mark K & D
Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold 1920s Albert chain that was previously used as a poc...
Category
Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum, 1980s 1.35 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Daisy Ring
Platinum Tested
Circa 1980s
Experience the elegance of the past with this exquisite vintage platinum daisy ring from the 1980s. This stunning piece fea...
Category
Late 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Massage Ring" Ring Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
The "Double Sphere Massage Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1996 and is manufactured in lost wax elements. While it can be worn discreetly beyond the boudoir, the Double Sphere...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabergé Julius Rappoport Bowenite Egg Pendant with Silver Elephant and Ruby Eyes
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present a unique and extraordinary piece from our collection—a Bowenite egg pendant featuring a gilt silver elephant head figurine with ruby eyes, created by the le...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
JOAN RIVERS signed vintage gold plated crystal flower designer bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JOAN RIVERS
• gold plated with crystal stones
• vintage designer bracelet
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
18K Gold 1.83ct Pear Blue Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond Halo Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Rare Thai pear blue sapphire from the mines of Chanthaburi with decent face size. Nice round brilliant diamonds surrounding the gemstone. Italian style shank for elegance and sophist...
Category
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Category
1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 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 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.