Jewelry & Watches
1980s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
1970s Chinese Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Rhodium
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Vermeil
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Jewelry & Watches
Jade, Ruby, Silver
Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 9k Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Spinel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sterling 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 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.