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Jewelry For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Antique Imperial Russian Ukraine Earrings Diamonds solid 56/ 14K Gold/ 1.3gr
Located in SE
Antique Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold with natural Diamonds settings hand - made in late 19th century Kiev, Малороссия / Little Russia / now Ukraine - at that time a part of R...
Category
1890s Ukrainian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Aquamarine and Diamond ring, 18k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by this exquisite antique Aquamarine and Diamond ring.
Crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold it features a stunning cushion Aquamarine stone with an appr...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian marquise/navette-shaped ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, and adorned with a fantastic arrangement o...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Turquoise Conversion Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An eye catching turquoise pendant created from an antique Victorian brooch (circa 1870-1890)!
This dramatic pendant delights the eyes with vibrant turquoise cabochons mounted silver...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Chalcedony and Gemstone Bug Necklace on 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This chalcedony pendant features a gem encrusted bee. The pendant was originally a 14k gold brooch (circa 1880-1900) transformed by the removal of the pin findings and the addition o...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
This stunning antique Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster ring is crafted from 15ct gold and features a beautiful, ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Opal and Diamond Heart Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique ring with a heart shaped opal in a halo of diamonds set in a platinum alloy topped 18k gold.
The face of the ring measures 0.3 inched by 0.2 inches wide and is in great c...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
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...
Category
1850s European Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Opal and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Opal and Diamond Ring: This ring features an opal with four old single cut diamonds set in palladium. The face of the ring was originally an antique stickpin (circa 1880) tha...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Palladium
Antique Rock Crystal Tree of Life Ring
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Tree of Life Ring: This special ring features a Tree of Life of macerated hair set beneath rock crystal with the initials M.H. off to the side. The face of the ring dates to ...
Category
1830s Antique Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Antique Hilliard & Thomason Sterling Silver Clam Shell Form Nutmeg Grater
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very rare English sterling silver nutmeg grater.
In the form of a scallop shell by Hilliard and Thomason of Birmingham, England.
It is modeled as full bodied scallop shell and ha...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring
18ct Yellow & White Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Introducing an exquisite Victorian ring, crafted in 18ct gold, showcasing a stunning triple daisy cluster ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Earrings studs with old mine cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold solitaire earrings set with old mine cut diamonds. 0.80ct - J/K - VS/SI
detailed description:
the top of the ear stud is 5.2 mm wide
weight 2.2 grams
set with
...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Floral Engraved Peony Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1880
Discover the exquisite charm of this 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Locket. Oval-shaped and thoughtfully designed, this stunning piece sh...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cat Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Figural Cat Ring: This 14k gold ring features a cat's head with whiskers and two rose cut diamond eyes. It was originally an antique stickpin (circa 1890-1900) that our jewel...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1860
This exquisite brooch showcases a charming cherub intricately carved from shell, encased in a stunning 15ct yellow gold frame. T...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
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
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Cushion Cut Diamond Seven Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Old cushion cut diamond seven stone ring, set with three cushion cut diamonds approximately 2,5ct, each spaced with two old circular-cut diamonds in a scrolling gold mount. Size: 7
W...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A Georgian era 0.28ct rose cut diamond solitaire conversion ring. The diamond was originally part of a salvaged antique bracelet. The stone is set in a closed back, silver rub over...
Category
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Georgian Flat Cut Garnet & Natural Seed Pearl Teardrop Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
9ct Rose Gold
Circa 1825
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
This exquisite pendant, crafted in 9ct rose gold, showcases a stunning tassel design that capture...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian, Diamond Three Stone, Trilogy Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1910
Introducing a stunning Edwardian trilogy ring crafted from 18ct gold, featuring approximately 0.75cts of natural old European cut...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian 18 Inch Fine Curb Chain with Bolt Ring Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fine Curb Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
This stunning Victorian-era curb link chain is crafted from 9ct rose gold, which has been stamped for authenticity. The an...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
C1700 18K Stuart Period Crystal Betrothal Ring w Woven Wire Cypher
Located in Baltimore, MD
A wonderful example of the Stuart period jewelry, this Stuart Rock Crystal betrothal ring is set in 18 Kt gold and inlaid in 18K. The ring has a double hand carved border of repeati...
Category
Early 18th Century British Stuart Antique Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Victorian Enamel and Pearl Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Victorian Enamel Ring: This antique ring (circa 1860-1870) features cobalt blue enamel with a halo of pearls and diamond accents mounted in 14k gold.
The face of the ring measures 1...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Spain Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings "Isabelino" Ca. 1830´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Spain Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings "Isabelino" Ca. 1830´s
Ca. 1830´s (1833-1868).
These earrings are a clear example of early Victorian jewelry, a subtle combina...
Category
1830s Spanish Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Rose Gold
Hematite Gnostic Inscribed Intaglio Roman Period 2nd-4th Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting the cobra Uraeus with head of a goddess, stars and inscription in the field. The Uraeus is a symbol for the goddess Wadjet. She was one of the earliest Egyptian deites and ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise 14K Gold Graduated Station Link Antique Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of graduated oval shaped turquoise cabochons connected via double cable link chain
Ranging in size from 10.0 x 15.0 mm to 25.0 x 37.0 mm and each set in milgrain bezels
Opa...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring
15ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Chester 1891
Makers Mark H
Introducing a stunning 15ct gold Victorian 3-stone ring, adorned with a central ruby and a diamond on each ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Antique Iberian Day & Night Rose Cut Diamond Herring Chandelier Earrings.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Iberian (Catalan) Day & Night Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings. Ca. 1800´s (Spanish Georgian period)
A lovely pair of original Georgian ear...
Category
Early 1800s Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Enamel Cherub Pocket Watch of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Exquisite Antique Pocket Watch: This exceptional French pocket watch, crafted in 18k gold, is a true treasure from the late 19th century (circa 1880-1890). The highlight of this piece is an enamel scene featuring a cherubic child draped in a cloth, gracefully perched on a swing. The child holds a bird, while another bird flutters nearby. Garlands of tiny rose-cut diamond accents add a touch of sparkle to the design. The reverse side of the watch features the engraved initials “MA,” and the interior bears the inscription “Remontoir Cylindre...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
15ct Gold Victorian Floral Patterned Oval Cufflinks Hallmarked Birmingham 1893
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cufflinks
15ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1893
These 15ct yellow gold cufflinks are a true work of art. The oval shape is beautifully complemented by a pr...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Enamel Swan Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Enamel Swan Brooch: This 14k gold and enamel brooch dates to the late Victorian era and features a swan nestled between two lilies and accented by ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Figurine
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Jade Carving of a Chinese Foo Dog – A Powerful Talisman of Protection & Prosperity
This exquisite jade carving depicts a majestic Foo Lion (Shi) in a gracefully coiled posit...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Jewelry
Materials
Jade
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Blue Enamel Star Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1880
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
This exquisite Victorian locket, crafted from 15ct yellow gold, is a stunning example of ti...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front, Victorian Engraved Oval Shaped Multi Frame Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
Circa 1880
9ct Gold Back & Front
* THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Step into a world of cherished memories with this exquisite Victorian locket, crafted ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
9ct Gold Victorian Paperclip & Faceted Belcher Link Bracelet Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Yellow Gold Bracelet
9ct Yellow Gold Tagged
Circa 1880
This 9ct yellow gold Victorian bracelet is a statement piece that is sure to catch the eye. The bracelet features b...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Diamond and Garnet Giardinetti Ring
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A remarkable giardinetti or "little garden" ring (circa 1740-1760)!
This rare Georgian ring is adorned with table cut and rose cut diamonds in rubbed over silver collets and a garne...
Category
Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring 1.26ctw Rose Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Sz 6
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring 1.26ctw Rose Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Sz 6
This Victorian-era engagement ring is a breathtaking display of antique craftsmanship and timeless roman...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carved Moonstone Intaglio Spinner Fob Pendant of Shakespeare
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A perfect choice for lovers of history, literature, and fine jewelry, this pendant offers a wearable celebration of art and intellect. This remarkable antique moonstone intaglio feat...
Category
1880s Antique Jewelry
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold
15ct Gold Victorian Double Row Fox Tail Link Bracelet with Gold & Enamel Beads
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albertina Bracelet
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Introducing a stunning two-tone 15ct gold Victorian Albertina bracelet. This exquisite p...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian toi en moi diamond gold/silver ring of the 18th/19th century.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Georgian toi en moi exclusive ring from turn of the century 18th/19th century, circa 1780 – 1810. Making this ring some 240years old! Decorated with a two large principal rose-cut d...
Category
1830s European Georgian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Earrings studs with old European cut diamonds up to 0.76ct 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold earrings set with old European cut diamonds. 0.76ct - G/H - VS/SI
Detailed description:
the top of the ear stud is 5.4 mm wide
weight 2.2 grams
set with
- 2 x 4....
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Antique Reticulated 18K Yellow Gold Five Pearl Alhambra Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite antique reticulated 18K yellow gold five pearl Alhambra bracelet
Circa 1870
The front of this superb bracelet is composed of an incredibly detai...
Category
19th Century European Romantic Antique Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Micromosaic Brooch of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An exceptional micromosaic brooch (circa 1800-1825) reminiscent of a fine renaissance era painting.
Created by the hands of a master craftsman, this extraordinary miniature work of ...
Category
Early 19th Century Renaissance Antique Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Brooch with pearls - 4.3 grams - 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with stone pearls – 4.3 grams
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 4.3 cm long by 1.9 cm wide
weight 4.3 grams
set with
- 28 x...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 15ct Rose Gold, Victorian Two Row Diamond Bangle
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bangle
15ct Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian bangle is a true beauty. Crafted in 15ct rose gold and dating back to around 1880, it features a ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Locket Hallmarked London 1879
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver Stamped STG 925
Hallmarked London 1879
Introducing a stunning Victorian-era sterling silver...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond Crescent in 14K Yellow Gold, with Chain - 2.00ct.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Capture the romance of a bygone era with this exquisite Antique Diamond Crescent! Finely crafted in the late 19th century, this celestial treasure features a graceful crescent moon s...
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Large Sterling Silver Birmingham Hallmarked 1882 Victorian Leaf Engraved Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket
Sterling Silver
Hallmarked Birmingham 1882
Makers Mark H W
*THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
This stunning large Victorian locket is a true treasure for any an...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Yellow Solid Gold & Ruby
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
This is the kind of ring you see in a Museum
South East Asian Antique Agate Gem Old Burmese Pyu Pagan Gold Rin...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mens Elgin Wrist Watch Manual Wind 32mm Antique 1890's
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Mens Elgin Wrist Watch Manual Wind Antique 1890's
Genuine Mens Elgin Wrist Watch
Does Not Run
32mm Case
Safety Pinion
Manual Wind
Serial Number 756916
Stainless Stea...
Category
1890s Antique Jewelry
Antique 18th Century Georgian Rare Heart Motif Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting and romantic, large antique 18th century Georgian period heart motif rose cut diamond 14K gold and silver topped gold engagement ring
Composed of a central Rose cut diamon...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.18 Carat SI Ruby 0.10 Carat VS Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian double snake ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1890.
The piece features:
- 1 ruby, round cut, 0.18ct, stpR 5/4, SI
- 1 diamond, old cut, 0.10ct, RW-...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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.
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