Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
1950s American Native American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s American Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Native American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Native American Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century North American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s North American Native American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Silver
2010s Mongolian Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Blue Topaz, Vermeil
2010s American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Jade, Opal, Turquoise, Black Jade, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, Pearl, Hessonite, Vermeil
1990s American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Jewelry & Watches
1790s Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Silver
1910s German Neoclassical Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Berlin Iron
1960s Greek Neoclassical Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Sterling Silver
1810s German Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Berlin Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1810s German Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Berlin Iron
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.