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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 18th Century
Recognized Seller Listings
Antique Pair Of Old-Cut Diamond Earrings Circa 1890's
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of earrings antique-cut diamonds
18k 750 gold
H. 1.5 cm approx. -Weight. 3.7 gr
Diamond weight: 2 diamonds of approx. 1.40 ct - Quality colors: J/k Clarity SI
Category
1890s Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1899
Located in Brighton, GB
Turquoise & Pearl Ring
15ct Gold
Victorian- Hallmarked Birmingham 1899
Fabulous Hand Engraved Shoulders.
UK Size K
US Size 5 1/2
Can be resized using our resizing service,
p...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Diamond Cupid's Arrow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating to the late 19th century, this romantic Cupid's arrow brooch glistens with a rose-cut diamond tip and fletching, while a luminous old mine-cut diamond cluster shines at its he...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
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 & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Garnet Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1870
A fabulous, Victorian piece. Set with gorgeous, faceted garnets- an almost red grape- purple colour. Framed in beautiful, orna...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 9K Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This elegant Victorian riviere necklace is comprised of seventeen graduated amethyst stations, terminating in an amethyst-set push-tab closure. Rendered in 9K gold. Circa 1880, Engla...
Category
1890s English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Gypsy Ring
18ct Gold
Victorian
Hallmarked Birmingham 1880
Beautiful Blue Sapphires & Old Cut Cut Diamonds
UK Size K 1/2
US Size 5 3/4
Can be resized usi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1892 British Three Stones Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold / Ø US6 / 2gr
Located in SE
Late Victorian period ring made in Great Britain.
Hollow band about 5 mm at widest in solid 18K Yellow Gold and 3 pave set stones : 2 old diamond cut Diamonds( Ø 2.5 mm/0.08ct eac...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Carved Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Carved Five Stone Opal Ring
18ct Gold
Victorian Circa 1880
Beautiful Hand Carved Ring Set with Five Fabulous Opals & Old Cut Diamonds
Face of The Ring Measures Appr...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 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 & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
15ct Victorian Brooch Ruby Set Hearts At Ends Seed Pearls Diamond set Heart Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Fabulous Victorian Gold Brooch. Set with Rubies, Diamonds & Pearls.
Features Two Little Ruby Set Hearts at Either End & Di...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Cross Crucifix natural Tourmaline solid 14K Rose Gold / 1.37 gr
Located in SE
Antique Cross pendant in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with eleven old diamond cut Tourmaline stones with closed backs. Diameters range between 3- 3.5 mm, some stones show tiny natu...
Category
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring Oval Shaped Rubies Five & Diamonds
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Fabulous, Oval Shaped Victorian Ring. Set with Four Oval Shaped Rubies & Five Diamonds. Mounted on a 15ct Gold Band with...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Gold Filled Etched and Engraved Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Gold Filled Etched Bangle from the late 19th Century. Hollow construction with etched and engraved patterns around a central cartouche with initial (E or Y?). Nice p...
Category
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique 14K Fancy Link Novelty Watch Chain and Fob with Elk Stag Deer Head
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This rare and ravishing articulated antique fancy link chain is destined to be your favorite necklace. Hand-fabricated in 14 karat gold, its crescent moon links move with effortless fluidity, catching the light with every move. At the center, a beautifully hand textured deer or elk head anchors a large locking swivel hook closure. From the underside, a short length of chain gracefully dangles a petite citrine spinner...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold
15ct Gold Victorian, Curb Link Turquoise & Pearl Bracelet, Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet
15ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Introducing an exquisite 15ct yellow gold Victorian bracelet that exudes timeless elegance. This stunning piece features...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Snake Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k. This delightful Victorian snake bracelet features a handmade flexible body and a head set with ruby eyes. Snake bracelets were the height of fashion in the ancient ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Hardstone Cameo Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Earrings
15ct Gold
Circa 1870
Gorgeous Victorian, Carnelian Hardstone Cameo Earrings. Beautiful Bow Topped, Drop/Dangle Style Earrings.
Set with Little Seed Pearl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
A Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Old brilliant- and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, French import marks for 18 carat gold and silver, cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 4.50cts total,
Measurements 2.90 x...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Fob
9ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
CHAIN SOLD SEPARATELY
This exquisite 9ct rose gold Victorian seal fob boasts a tall gold structure with ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet
15ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
This antique Victorian curb link bracelet is a true treasure. Crafted from ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Moonstone Cameo Curvette of Queen Victoria
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 marked a monumental occasion, celebrating her remarkable 60 years on the throne, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history a...
Category
1890s English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Old Cut Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Morning Glory Leaf
Located in Hummelstown, PA
During the Victorian era, morning glory leaves were part of a symbolic language of flowers known as floriography. The morning glory leaves and tendrils were used to convey love, affe...
Category
1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian cluster ring. Set with a natural ruby centre & a cluster of nat...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
VICTORIAN 1880 Etruscan Revival Bracelet In Brushed 15Kt Gold & Blue Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival bracelet.
This is a beautiful elegant bracelet created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back the 1880. The fabulous bangle bra...
Category
1880s English Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.3ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø4.75US/ 1.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural medium Blue Sapphire and 6 miniature natural seed pearls settings.
Natural Sapphire / Princess cut 6mm x 6 mm / ca. 1.3 ct ,...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Faceted Oval Garnet Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Ring
15ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Makers Mark E V
Introducing a stunning 15ct yellow gold Victorian ring with a fancy signet-style design. This e...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Figaro Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Lovely, Victorian yellow gold, figaro link bracelet. Features a bolt ring clasp fastening.
Measures Approx Length 8 1/8 Inches...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique 18K Pearl Button Cuff Bangle Bracelet - Auguste Lahaye
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A fanciful lace and natural pearl button cuff bangle by Auguste Lahaye (workshop later purchased by the esteemed French jeweler Rene Boivin). Masterfully hand fabricated in contrasti...
Category
1870s French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient Antic” Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Ruby
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Ruby
This is the kind of ring you see in a Museum
South East Asian Antique Agate Gem Old Burmese Pyu Pagan Gold Ring
Natura...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian cluster ring. Set with an oval, faceted, natural ruby centre & ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked Chester 1897
Beautiful Victorian Ring. Set with Three Natural Rubies, Old Cut Diamonds & Pretty Carved Shoulders.
Wid...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Fancy Figaro Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This is an exquisite Victorian fancy figaro link bracelet made of 15ct yellow gold. Its unique design and intricate craftsmanshi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral and Lapis Dog Fob French
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. Spectacular in every way, this French dog fob is the perfect pendant. The carved coral dog's head has a sweet, kind expression. An en...
Category
1880s French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1700 18K Tudor Period Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare 18ct Tudor period silver set diamond cluster ring with 18k gold band artfully composed of a flower and set with rose diamonds and a closed "pillow" back.
Each side of the band...
Category
Early 18th Century British Tudor Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1885 Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.75 / 6gr
Located in SE
A ring with a Silver dome-shaped crown on 18K Orange -toned gold band. Very unusual thing ,with a composite 2 parts dome-shaped crown with top in Silver holding a total of 62 rose - ...
Category
1880s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Silver And Yellow Gold Pair Of Earrings.
Located in Firenze, IT
Featuring a line of round old-cut diamonds. Set in platinum and 18K yellow gold. System for pierced ears.
Length : 1.30 cm.
Gross weight: 1.90 gr.
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1779 Antique Tsarist Imperial Russian Cup solid 84 Sterling Silver / 102 gr
Located in SE
Handsome 245-year-old Russian solid Silver cup with continuous cast or impressed / hammered floral & tassels decorations.
Period : reign of Catherine the Great ( 1762 to 1796 ). Th...
Category
1770s Russian George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian / Early Edwardian Moonstone and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This romantic late Victorian/early Edwardian ring centers on a glowing heart-shaped cabochon moonstone outlined in glittering rose-cut diamonds. Hand fabricated in silver over 9K ros...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver
18th C Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This rare and exquisite 18th C jewel is designed as a flowing ribbon set with 24 gemmy raspberry red table-cut rubies, draped with 16 shimmering peruzzi and rose cut diamonds and accented with 4 deep red garnets. This brooch has been beautifully hand-fabricated in silver and rose gold...
Category
1790s Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Bangle
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bangle
18ct Gold & Silver Tested
Circa 1880
Fabulous, Victorian gold bangle. Beautifully handmade, with appropriately 0.65cts of natural diamonds- set in silver ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1933 Ring natural 1.75ct Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS5.5 / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day of unisex type for a little finger, in solid 18K Yellow Gold, neoclassical or renaissance styled with a wider band and wired " solar " bezel edge decorated with sp...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th C Old Cut Diamond Earrings 2.95 Carats - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Elegantly hand fabricated in gleaming 14k rose gold in the late 19th century, these delightful ear drops hold a beautifully matched pair of scintillating old cut diamonds, together w...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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 & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Austrian Bracelet natural Red Coral Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 12gr
Located in SE
Rare and striking Renaissance Revival Austrian Bracelet. Complexly structured and one-of-a-kind design, lavishly decorated with natural polished Red ...
Category
1870s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian 25 Inch Long Rolo Link Chain with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rolo Link Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1890
This exquisite 9ct gold-stamped Victorian rolo link chain is a true masterpiece that will elevate any outfit. The chain me...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
1886 Antique British Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /2.7gr
Located in SE
Old British ring, Egyptian revival styled with a flower on the top of the crown and lotus Ornaments on the shoulders.
Six old European diamond cut Rubies Ø 1.5mm/ 0.015ct each and ...
Category
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18K TB Starr Medusa Intaglio Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Immediately recognizable by her hair made of venomous snakes, Medusa is best known in Greek mythology for her petrifying gaze. Artfully fabricated by Theodore B. Starr, one of the mo...
Category
1890s American Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique French Gold and Silver Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring adorned with an old cut diamond of approximately 1 carat. Frame in yellow gold and silver. Original case. French work. Size 8 1/4. Weight: 3.29 gr.
Category
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Victorian Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold Stamped (rubbed)
Circa 1880
Gorgeous, Victorian three stone ring. Set with beautiful, oval opals & a cute cluster of rose cut natural diamo...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal
Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40.5cm / 23gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. late 19th - early 20th century Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace.
Metal parts made of gilded Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and cluster set. All...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1889
Makers Mark L B
Lovely, Victorian gypsy style ring. Set with natural diamonds in a floral formation & with pretty, ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Charming Victorian Onyx Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Onyx Earrings of gold filled metal with seed pearls set in floral motifs. Ear wires are original. .75" long. 1880's USA.
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Onyx, Gilt Metal
15ct Gold, Victorian Floral Decorated, Star Set Diamond Perfume Bottle Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Perfume Bottle Pendant
15ct Yellow Gold
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Discover the exquisite charm of this Victorian mini perfume bottle pendant, crafted from 15ct yello...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pink Topaz and Diamond Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This gorgeous Victorian jewel centers on a 4.8 carat pastel pink topaz flower with glittering rose-cut diamond petals, wrapped in a fanciful frame of s...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz
Rare French 18k gold antique flower ring - Napoleon III - Victorian flower jewel
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is antique rose gold ring which stole our hearts the minute we laid eyes on her. This marvellous flower ring is made in 18 Karat rose gold and decorated with two flowers and...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian 5 Stone Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1898
Set with 5 Old Cut Diamonds
Size UK N 1/2
Size US ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Banded Agate & Rose Cut Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Banded Agate Pendant
15ct Gold
Circa 1870
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Introducing a stunning Victorian-era pendant crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcasing a magnif...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 15k 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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