Jewelry
20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Contemporary Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Australian Modern Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Retro Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry
Brass
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Empire Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Jewelry
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Jewelry
Mixed Metal, Silver Plate
20th Century American Retro Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Retro Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Jewelry
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Jewelry
Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modernist Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.