Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1830s French Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire
1980s Italian Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1820s British Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
17th Century British Tudor Antique Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
1950s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1960s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
20th Century Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Romantic Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century French Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Enamel, Cut Steel
1970s English Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
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.