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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Antique Pendant Picture Locket Enamel solid 830 Silver / 13 gr
Located in SE
Antique European Locket Enameled Silver vanity box with translucent Guilloche Blue Enamel decor with gilt interior in fine condition considering its age. Bail hallmarked with Swedi...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Lacquer Lighter Original Dunhill Case
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Lacquer Lighter Dunhill Original Case Circa 1970 Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Red lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition. Works perfe...
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Late 20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels Bow Brooches 18k Gold - 2 Pieces
Located in Magenta, IT
Van Cleef & Arpels, two bold and chunky clip brooches designed as a bow crafted in 18k yellow gold. Both stamped VCA 750 and serial number. Good condition, no defects. Two original...
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 5 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. 750...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Fine Curb Link 19 1/4 Inch Chain, Bolt Ring Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fine Curb Chain 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian-era curb link chain is crafted from 15ct yellow gold, which has been thoroughly tested to ensure...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage AVON signed gold tone rhinestone wreath bow designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
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Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare Art Deco period diamond and platinum pendant watch by C.H. Meylan on long, beautiful diamond and 18K white gold chain. Early 20th Century Charles-Henri Meylan is a stor...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold TW 1.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of Victorian stud earrings crafted in 14K gold and 925 silver. Circa 1890. The piece features diamonds (TW 1.75ct): - 2 rose cut, TW 1.00ct, TW, SI2-P1 - 26 rose cut,...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Limoges Egg Shaped Trinket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Limoges egg shaped trinket box. This midnight blue porcelain box has French style hand painted flowers with golden decoration. It has a brass fra...
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Late 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brass

Limoges Egg Shaped Trinket Box
Limoges Egg Shaped Trinket Box
$311 Sale Price
20% Off
18K Gold 0.70ct Oval Emerald & 0.13ct Brilliant Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Classic and timeless design ring equipped with green oval emerald with natural inclusions and 4 brilliantly decent grade diamonds. For those who have a soft spot for pretty emeralds....
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20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 0.90ct Deep Blue Sapphire & 0.16ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Timeless deep oval blue sapphire with decent size bezel diamonds fine ring. For those who has a love for or has affinity for natural inclusions and blue cloudiness. Product Details:...
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20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gilt Metal, Steel

Sothby's Line Vautrin: Collection D'un Amateur (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Paris 14th December 2004. Line Vautrin was born in April 1913. Daughter and grand-daughter of a founder, she has learnt very early the engraving and founding arts. she held a booth a...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Antique Platinum & 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Floral Design Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Diamond Necklace Platinum & 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this stunning necklace, featuring an exquisite pendant th...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

AVON signed gold enamel rhinestones butterfly designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
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Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Amethyst Charm Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a amethyst charm bracelet. We created this tripal trand bracelet with faceted 8 mm semi translucent amethyst beads and gold plated components. It features a 16 mm Bali decore...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Plate

Amethyst Charm Bracelet
Amethyst Charm Bracelet
$479 Sale Price
40% Off
Chanel Art Nouveau Broche XXL Golden Green Enamel Beetle Maxi Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chanel brooch inspired by Art Nouveau in matte (pale) gold metal and enamel in different tones, with a scarab motif and a CC logo. Width 5 x ...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Enamel

14K Gold EBEL Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant EBEL watch is crafted in 14K gold and features a sophisticated design highlighted by a distinctive, decorative top. Set in a single row are nine sparkling single-cut dia...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A vintage 9 carat gold ring with a diamond set in platinum. The setting has diamonds set within giving extra sparkle. The diamond measures 35pts. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Height Off F...
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1980s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1982 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham Circa 1982 Makers Mark B A O Introducing the stunning 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance ...
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Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage Paloma Picasso Love Graffiti Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold 9.5"
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate bold expression and timeless elegance with this iconic Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso “Love” Graffiti Bracelet, crafted in luminous 18k rose gold. From the acclaimed Paloma’s...
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Early 2000s Australian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Cat Tails Paste Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cat Tails Gold Filled Paste Locket from 1900. Art Nouveau motif of cat tails in a pond, Signed W&H Co. in heart. Initials on back. 1" across.
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1890s American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

New 4.30 Carat Bluish Green Aquamarine Solitaire Sterling Silver Ring Size 7.75
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Africa and is just beautiful especially in this gorgeous solitaire setting. The stone is a deep blue aquamarine and is 4.30 carats. The stone is a round cut stone...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16" long Pendant: 22mm wide Weight: 7.0 grams Hallmark: "TIFFANY&CO. ©Elsa Peret...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18K Gold 0.50ct Oval Thai Ruby & 0.12ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This wonderful ring boasts a deep red oval cut ruby of 0.50 carats from Thailand. The stunning oval cut ruby is mostly clear and refractive which is set in the middle of brilliant ro...
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20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 1837 18K Rose Gold 3.7mm Band Ring 9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 1837 18K Rose Gold 3.7mm Band Ring 9 Metal: 18K rose gold Size: 9 Band Width: 3.7mm Weight: 3.90 grams Hallmark: "750 T&CO 1837" on the outside, "©TIFFANY&CO. 750" on...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Curb Link Heart Padlock Bracelet Hallmarked Chester 1904
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped on Each Link Hallmarked Chester 1904 Makers Mark G K L Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold Victorian bracelet with a chunky curb li...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Gold 3.20ct Oval Emerald & 0.12ct Diamond Fine Good Size Stud Earring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Lovely vivid green emerald with blue tint and diamond stud earrings for wear during special occasions. The oval emeralds are of medium tone green color with high saturation and bluis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Exceptional Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Compendium- Pery Watch, Pencil, Key, Knife
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Deco period 14K yellow gold compendium tool comprised of a Pery watch, an oscillating stock broker's pencil, a key and a pocket knife, most likely ...
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20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

MONET vintage silver dangle designer runway clip on earrings
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 46 ❤️❤️ VINT...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Antique Arts and Crafts 14k Opal Ring - 9.6 carats
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Measuring just shy of 1 inch, this enchanting Arts and Crafts era ring showcases a 9.6 carat opal with a mesmerizing display of rainbow-colored flecks. The opal is bezel-set in 14-ka...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Ca. 1910´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. Ca. 1910´s The images features an exquisite ring that showcases intricate craftsmanship and a beautiful design. The central stone appears to b...
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1910s French Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Signed Art Nouveau Krementz 14K Gold, Amethyst, Pearl & Enamel Lavalier Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, antique Art Nouveau lavalier necklace. By Krementz & Co. In 14k gold. Centered on a pendant with enameled ribbon-work, a bezel-set oval cut amethyst gemstone, and a b...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, 3.04 carats Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 3.04 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate Three Row Diamond Domed Band Ring. Ca. 1950´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Estate Three Row Diamond Domed Band Ring. Ca. 1950´s A pretty 18 Karat white Gold ring, it is composed of three rows of claw set graduated diamonds, A center row of seven European ol...
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1950s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Russian Locket Pendant natural Ruby Demantoid solid 56(14K) Gold / 10gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Pendant / Locket in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with engraved floral ornament and natural Siberian Rubies and Demantoid Garnets .Removable bezels with original g...
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1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 6.60 grams Chain: 16" Pendant: 15m...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Bochic “Vintage” Solid 18K Gold Lion Bangle, Original, Origin Afghanistan
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage” Solid 18K Gold LionBangle, Original, Origin Afghanistan open and close hinge and safety locks 71 Grams 18K Gold This Vintage Antic Bracelet is Set in 18K Gold an...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Anglo-Indian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vivid Mint Tourmaline Necklace Made In 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:29.214g, Tour:99.97ct, 406 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Zambian Emerald - 24 Carats Natural Diamonds - 4 Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco c.1930 Vintage Paste Rivière Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This stylish necklace was created in c.1930. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This necklace is constructed from gilded metal. It is detailed along its length with large,...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s There are rubbed foreign hallmarks on the outside of the band. Introducing a stunning 18ct gold and platinum Ar...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

SARAH COVENTRY signed silver pearl flower designer runway earrings brooch set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SARAH COVENTRY • silver tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch / earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minima...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

2.54ct Blue Sapphire, Diamond Ring set in 18k White Gold, GIA Certified Sri Lank
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This exquisite ring features a 2.54-carat cushion-cut blue sapphire, sourced from Sri Lanka and accompanied by a GIA certificate confirming its authenticity and quality. The sapphir...
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Venezia Luce Drop Earrings Large Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Venezia Luce Drop Earrings Large Size Metal: 18K gold Weight: 9.80 grams Measurement: 55mm (2.16") long, Large size Hallmark: ©Paloma Picasso T...
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2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Classic Chunky Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
This pair of vintage 18 karat yellow gold chunky huggie hoop earrings offers timeless style with a bold, minimalist edge. Crafted in a classic circular silhouette, the hoops feature ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.32 Carat Radiant-Cut Natural Green Sapphire Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Exuding rare elegance and understated brilliance, this exquisite ring features a stunning 2.32-carat natural green sapphire in a sophisticated radiant cut. The unique color of the sa...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

TZURI GUETA Paris Silicone ‘Boule’ Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique yellow silicone brooch designed to replicate the natural world of sea creatures by Paris based jewelry artist and textile designer, Tzuri Gueta. Gueta’s work is inspired by Mo...
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1990s French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ICA 18K White Gold 0.75ct Pink Sapphire & 0.15ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A higher end international standard jewelry with amazing unique design and pink sapphire gemstone. Hot pink sapphire though petite offers high brilliance and eye-opening color. Bague...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Link Bracelet 7"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Link Bracelet 7" Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 7" Weight: 12.30 grams Hallmark: T&Co. 750 ©Elsa Peretti Authenticity Guaranteed
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold, 1970s Calibrated Ruby & Diamond Oval Shaped Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Oval Gold Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1970s Elevate your style with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold pendant from the 1970s. This stunning piece features a prominently bezel-se...
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Late 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Baroque Openwork Cross Brooch Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing gold tone Baroque style openwork cross brooch and pendant. It is designed by Christian Lacroix in 1980’s. The piece is gold plated. Signed: “Christian Lacroix - ...
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20th Century French Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Art Nouveau Sapphire and Pearl Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Pearl Target Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 15ct yellow gold Art Nouveau ring with a target-style setting. The centre features a mes...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage huge gold tone glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Wide 925 Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Signed P. Benally Coral Shadowbox
Located in Greer, SC
925 sterling silver cuff bracelet with stampwork and shadowbox design. Features vibrant coral cabochons and is signed P. Benally Sterling on the interior of the cuff. Measures 1.25 i...
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20th Century North American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

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...
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Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

3.25 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 3.25 Carats Dimension: 9.9 x 9.4 x 4.7 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Cut: Emerald Color: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand The Swat Emerald, also known a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald

Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr
Located in SE
Old pendant with a large natural claw set Aquamarine surrounded with Diamonds halo. Likely German hand- made, ca. 19th cent. Silver clusters on solid 14K Green Gold. Measures : 31 m...
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1850s European Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver

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 housesTiffany & 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 ringsArt 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.

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