Jewelry
1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Jewelry
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry
Chalcedony, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s French Vintage Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
1970s European Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1970s French Vintage Jewelry
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Jewelry
Gold
1990s American Modernist Jewelry
Gold, 22k Gold, Steel
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry
2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
18k Gold
2010s English Contemporary Jewelry
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Tourmaline, Platinum
1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1870s American Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry
18k 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.