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Dealer: Eleuteri

Maritime Nautical Flag Gemstone Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

An elegant bracelet designed as a line of maritime signal flags, set with various gemstones and rose diamonds, length approximately 185mm, case stamped Hardy Bros. Circa 1920s.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold

Maritime Nautical Flag Gemstone Bracelet

Vintage Bulgari Gancio Two-Color Gold Link Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A chic Bulgari Gancio short necklace in 18 karat rose and yellow gold. Made in Italy, circa 1980s. 140 grams.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage Bulgari Gancio Two-Color Gold Link Necklace

Cartier Art Deco Object of Vertu Case

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Cartier Art Deco box in silver, silver guild, gold and mother of pearl representing Antique Chinese imaginary. Made in France, circa 1...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver, Silver Plate

Cartier Art Deco Object of Vertu Case

Rare Bvlgari 18k Gold and Black Enamel Serpenti Tubogas Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A rare and collectible Bulgari black enamel and 18k yellow gold 'Serpenti 'Tubogas wristwatch with a rhomboid face, carrying an automatic movement. Made in Italy, circa 1980.

Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rare Bvlgari 18k Gold and Black Enamel Serpenti Tubogas Watch

Italian Gold and Diamond Earclips

Located in New York, NY

Refined pair of earrings in 18kt yellow gold with marquise diamonds (3.5 cts total). Made in Italy, circa 1960s.

Category

1990s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Italian Gold and Diamond Earclips

Codognato Salamander Ruby Diamond Bracelet

By Attilio Codognato

Located in New York, NY

A showy and powerful A. Codognato salamander cuff bracelet in 18kt yellow gold with cabochon rubies and rose cut diamonds. Made in Venice, circa 1960s. (in original box)

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Codognato Salamander Ruby Diamond Bracelet

Important Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An important diamond and natural (no heat/treat) Ceylon sapphire brooch, mounted on 18kt white gold. The sapphire weighs approx 60cts. Made in I...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Important Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Van Cleef Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Ruby and Diamond Necklace by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, the front accented with a cabochon ruby, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French ass...

Category

1960s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace

Rare Bulgari Onyx, Ruby and Gold “Half Moon” Set

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Bulgari Onyx, Ruby and Gold “Half Moon” Set comprising Necklace and Earrings. Made in Italy, circa 1970.

Category

1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Gold

Rare Bulgari Onyx, Ruby and Gold “Half Moon” Set

Cabochon Coral and Textured Gold Chandelier Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A stylish pair of vintage red coral and yellow gold ear pendants, circa 1960s.

Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Gold

Cabochon Coral and Textured Gold Chandelier Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Mystery Watch/Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet/mystery watch with diamonds. Circa 1940s. Circular-cut diamonds, gold and platinum, manual movement, openi...

Category

1940s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Mystery Watch/Bracelet

Important Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An important diamond and natural (no heat/treat) Ceylon sapphire brooch, mounted on 18kt white gold. The sapphire weighs approx 60cts. Made in I...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Important Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Shell Cameo Parure Set in Original Box

Located in New York, NY

An impressive shell cameo parure comprised of necklace, earrings (day-to-night with removable drops), brooch, and 2 bracelet panels (for stitching onto ri...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Shell Cameo Parure Set in Original Box

1910s Important Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace

Located in New York, NY

An important Bellè Epoque natural pearl and diamond necklace, mounted on platinum, circa 1910.

Category

1910s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

1910s Important Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace

Rare Cartier Art Deco Lacque Burgauté Lacquer Vanity Case Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A rare collectible Art Deco Cartier lacque burgauté vanity case featuring a carved emerald and onyx thumb piece. It depicts an Eastern scene in iridescent mother of pearl, accented b...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Rare Cartier Art Deco Lacque Burgauté Lacquer Vanity Case Box

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. Made in France, circa 1960. Signed VCA and numbered. Ring size: UK I

Category

1960s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring

Bulgari 'Saetta' Necklace and Bracelet Demi Parure in 18k White Gold

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A splendid Bulgari 'Saetta' Demi Parure, comprising a necklace composed of a series of curved links, and a bracelet of similar design crafted in 18k white gold. Made in Italy, circa...

Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari 'Saetta' Necklace and Bracelet Demi Parure in 18k White Gold

Bulgari Tourmaline and Sapphire Ring

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari Tourmaline (10.90 cts) and bullet cut sapphires (1.51 cts) ring in 18k yellow and white Gold. Made in Italy. Circa 1980

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Bulgari Tourmaline and Sapphire Ring

Bulgari Tubogas V-Shaped Diamond and 18k Gold Necklace and Bracelet Demi Parure

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Bulgari Tubogas v-shaped demi parure in 18k yellow gold. Comprised of a necklace and a bracelet, highlighted with diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1975.

Category

1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Tubogas V-Shaped Diamond and 18k Gold Necklace and Bracelet Demi Parure

GIA Certified 7.41 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Solitaire Ring

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional round brilliant cut 7.41 carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond solitaire ring, accompanied with a GIA certificate.

Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold

GIA Certified 7.41 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Solitaire Ring

Bulgari Yellow Enamel Hoop Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A pair of collectable 18kt yellow gold hoop earrings, highlighted with impeccable yellow enamel work. Signed Bulgari, circa 1970.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Yellow Enamel Hoop Earrings

David Webb Sapphire Emerald Ruby Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet, with cabochon Sapphires, Emeralds, and Rubies. Made in the USA, circa 1975.

Category

1970s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Webb Sapphire Emerald Ruby Bracelet

Mauboussin Gold Rope-Twist Necklace with Single-Cut Diamonds

By Mauboussin

Located in New York, NY

Mauboussin Necklace composed of two strands of intertwined gold rope-twist, the front featuring floral motifs and fluted boules, embellished with old European and single-cut diamonds...

Category

1940s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Mauboussin Gold Rope-Twist Necklace with Single-Cut Diamonds

French Retro Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

An elegant French Retro Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Brooch mounted in 18k Yellow Gold. Made in France, circa 1960. Max Width: 67mm Gross weight: 45 grams

Category

1960s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Retro Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold

Bulgari Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A Bulgari 18 karat yellow gold ring with a cabochon sapphire and a cabochon emerald. Made in Italy, circa 1980

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Bulgari Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald

Iconic Cartier Panthère Turquoise and 18k Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An Iconic Cartier 'Panthère' ring in 18k yellow gold with a turquoise cabochon. Made in France, circa 1990.

Category

1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic Cartier Panthère Turquoise and 18k Gold Ring

Bulgari Gold, Onyx and Diamond Bombe Ring

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold, Onyx and Diamond Bombe Ring. Made in Italy, circa 1970.

Category

1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Gold, Onyx and Diamond Bombe Ring

Sardinian Red Coral Strand Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A necklace strand of fine Sardinian red coral beads. Circa 1960

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral

Sardinian Red Coral Strand Necklace

Vintag Guilloché Enamel and Diamond Serpent Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

A refined Serpent Bracelet mounted on 18k yellow gold with fine multicolor guilloché enameling and diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1960.

Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintag Guilloché Enamel and Diamond Serpent Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold

Vintage French Emerald and Diamond Bombé Ring

Located in New York, NY

A splendid vintage bombé ring with ruffle edged emerald pattern accentuated with diamonds and mounted on 18k yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1980.

Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Emerald and Diamond Bombé Ring

Antique Victorian 18k Gold & Black Enamel Diamond Snake Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

A fine Antique Snake Bracelet dating back to the Victorian era, crafted in 18k yellow gold with black enamel design, showcasing 28 carats of Old...

Category

1880s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18k Gold & Black Enamel Diamond Snake Bracelet

Bulgari Tricolor Gold Lady's Tubogas Wristwatch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A tricolor (white, yellow and pink) 18kt gold Tubogas lady’s wristwatch by Bulgari, carrying a Gerald Genta movement. Made in Italy, circa 1965.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Tricolor Gold Lady's Tubogas Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Ball-Form Pin Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A sophisticated pin watch (modifiable as pendant) manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels during the 1940s, presenting star decorative elements with central brilliant cut diamonds, on a f...

Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Ball-Form Pin Watch

1910s Important Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace

Located in New York, NY

An important Bellè Epoque natural pearl and diamond necklace, mounted on platinum, circa 1910.

Category

1910s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

1910s Important Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace

Cabochon Burma Sapphire Emerald Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

A platinum ring showcasing a cabochon Burmese blue sapphire - non heated- weighing 18.91 cts, sided by two half moon shaped emeralds. Circa 1965

Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Platinum

Cabochon Burma Sapphire Emerald Platinum Ring

Bulgari ‘Parentesi’ Amethyst and Diamond Ring

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari ‘Parentesi’ ring in 18k white gold centered by a faceted amethyst with diamond details on the shank. Made in Italy, circa 1980.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari ‘Parentesi’ Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Antique Ruby, Turquoise and Porcelain Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Antique Bracelet in 18k yellow gold with Ruby and Turquoise and Porcelain inserts representing the Swiss Cantons. Made in Switzerland, circa 1890.

Category

1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby, Turquoise and Porcelain Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold

David Webb Turquoise Diamond Gold Flower Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

A chic Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch by David Webb in 18 kt. yellow & white gold, cabochon turquoises and round cut diamonds for ap. 3.45 cts., signed David Webb & Webb. ...

Category

1970s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

David Webb Turquoise Diamond Gold Flower Brooch

Faraone Diamond Hematite Gold Necklace

By Faraone

Located in New York, NY

Faraone necklace in 18kt yellow gold with hematite and diamonds spheres. Made in Italy, circa 1970s.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold

Faraone Diamond Hematite Gold Necklace

Cabochon Turquoise Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

A chic pair of vintage yellow gold cufflinks decorated with cabochon turquoise. Circa 1970.

Category

1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Turquoise Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful 18k Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Brooch. Made in the USA, circa 1970. Set with 49 Diamonds weighing app. 7.10ct H-I Color, VVS1-VS2 Clarity Along with 26 Sapp...

Category

1970s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Bulgari Emerald Bead Double Strand Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari long two-strand necklace of fine emerald beads, the clasp set with marquise and baguette diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1960s.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Emerald Bead Double Strand Necklace

Gold Hoop Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of chic hoop earrings with round cut diamonds, mounted on 18kt yellow gold. Made in Italy, circa 1980

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Hoop Diamond Earrings

Leopard Diamond Onyx Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A Leopard inspired collar necklace in 18kt yellow gold with round brilliant cut diamonds and onyx. Made in Italy, circa 1980s.

Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Leopard Diamond Onyx Necklace

Antique Essex Crystal Horse Equestrian Money Clip

Located in New York, NY

An antique nineteenth century 14 karat gold equestrian theme money clip, centering an Essex Crystal depicting a horse.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique Essex Crystal Horse Equestrian Money Clip

Retro Cartier Sapphire Yellow Gold Covered Dial Watch Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful retro Covered Dial watch bracelet featuring a panel of sapphires that opens to reveal a dial. Circa 1940s.

Category

1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Retro Cartier Sapphire Yellow Gold Covered Dial Watch Bracelet

David Webb Burma Ruby Heart Ring in 18k Hammered Gold

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

A sumptuous David Webb ring showcasing a heart shaped cabochon Burma ruby mounted on a hammered 18k yellow gold shank. Made in America, circa 1970.

Category

1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Burma Ruby Heart Ring in 18k Hammered Gold

Bulgari Coral and Chrysoprase 18k Gold Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari earrings in 18kt yellow gold with coral and chrysoprase. Made in Italy, circa 1980.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Coral and Chrysoprase 18k Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Retro Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A chic retro brooch of reeded design, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed V.C.A., numbered.

Category

1950s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Retro Brooch

Antique French Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in silver backed gold, showcasing 9 carats of Old cut Diamonds and a 20ct No Heat Sugarloaf Ceylon Sapphire. Made in France, Mid 19th Century.

Category

1850s French Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Antique French Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Bulgari Pavé Diamond and 18k Gold 'Doppio Cuore' Style Ring

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A classic vintage Bulgari ring in the 'Doppio Cuore' style, mounted on 18k yellow gold with pavé diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1980.

Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Pavé Diamond and 18k Gold 'Doppio Cuore' Style Ring

Important Diamond and Sapphire Set by Gerard

By Gerard

Located in New York, NY

An important set, including necklace, bracelet and earrings, manufactured by Gerard during the 1950s, presenting brilliant cut diamonds (appx. 80 cts total weight) and cabochon sapph...

Category

1970s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Important Diamond and Sapphire Set by Gerard

Stunning Pair of Emerald Beads and Diamond Ear-Pendants

Located in New York, NY

An impressive pair of emerald beads and diamond ear-pendants mounted on 18kt yellow gold. Made in Italy circa, 1970. The top part is detachable to be worn separately. 250 carats of ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Stunning Pair of Emerald Beads and Diamond Ear-Pendants

Bulgari Sapphire, Gold and Platinum Ring

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

An unusual Bulgari Ring set in a Classic French Style with Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold with two Cabochon-cut Sapphires. Made in Italy, circa 1980. The ring is currently a US size ...

Category

1980s European Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Sapphire, Gold and Platinum Ring

Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Juvenia Movement Pear Shaped Tubogas Wristwatch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A Bulgari Tubogas 18kt yellow gold lady’s wristwatch with a refined pear shaped dial, carrying a Juvenia watch movement. Circa 1965

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Juvenia Movement Pear Shaped Tubogas Wristwatch

Ancient Egyptian Faience Funerary Figurine Pendant

Located in New York, NY

An Ancient Egyptian funerary figurine made of faience in a modern gold pendant mounting.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ancient Egyptian Faience Funerary Figurine Pendant

John Rubel Retro Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Mystery Watch Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

John Rubel Retro Mystery Watch Bracelet with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamond mounted in 18k Yellow Gold. Made in the USA, circa 1940.

Category

1940s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire

John Rubel Retro Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Mystery Watch Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Amber Gold Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An unusual pair of earrings by Paloma Picasso, daughter of artist Pablo Picasso, designed exclusively for Tiffany and Co during the 1970s, composed by leaf shaped 18kt hammered yell...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amber, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Amber Gold Earrings

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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