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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Dealer: Dover Jewelry
Carrera Y Carrera Mermaid 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
1990s Carrera Y Carrera Mermaid 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
This whimsical Carrera Y Carrera Spain 18K yellow gold bracelet features int...
Category
1990s Spanish Artist Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Sophia D Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet
By Sophia D
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Sophia D Art Deco-style bracelet embodies vintage elegance with a bold geometric mosaic design.
Crafted in platinum, it features of 72 vibrant French-cut royal blue g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Chic Coral 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This chic 1970s bracelet is created in 18k yellow gold,
This vintage bangle is very Feminine and trending. it is chic, set with two salmon color natural corals and two white Natural...
Category
1970s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Marina B Blue 'pneu' Tourmalines Diamond 18k Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Marina Bulgari, AKA Marina B 18k yellow gold blue and exchangeable pink bead drop earrings set with natural diamonds, onyx, and tourmalines with detachable bottoms. which ...
Category
1990s Italian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Enamel 18 k yellow Gold Bombe Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
High-quality 1970s 18k yellow gold dome ring with off-white Italian enamel cocktail ring in bombe style,
weighing 26.1 grams.
measuring 21mm wide x 15mm high.
Ring Size 7
Italian...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 11.80cts Diamond Riviera !8k White Gold Chocker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Simply Stunning!
This Vintage Diamond Necklace was inspired by a Riviera design and crafted in 18k white Gold.
Tapering from 4.5mm to 2.5, this necklace features beautifully matc...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Buccellati Federico Vintage 18K Gold Maple Leaf Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate Your Style with the Buccellati Maple Leaf Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Buccellati Maple Leaf Necklace, beautifully hand crafted by the distinguished Federico Buccellati with ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Men Watch Ref 1153
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the elegant Extra large Chopard Happy Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Women's Watch, Model 1153.
This luxurious timepiece features a 34mm yellow gold case and a matching 18mm gold bracelet that measures 7.75" Long with original floating diamond.
The diamond-accented bezel perfectly complements the gold dial, which showcases a refined linen pattern.
With a minimalist design, this watch boasts an analog display powered by precise Swiss quartz movement.
Perfect for those who appreciate luxury and sophistication, the Chopard Happy Diamonds watch...
Category
1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier French 1895 collection 1.77 Carat Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This timeless classic Cartier Engagement ring is crafted in Platinum.
This Cartier diamond solitaire ring is from the 1895 collection. centered by a 1.12-carat round brilliant diam...
Category
1990s French Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier French Tanjore Diamond Ruby Emerald 18K Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris from 1990s collection, Tanjore. Crafted from 18K yellow gold, this luxurious piece showcases approximately 64 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling an estimated 1.7...
Category
1990s French Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Buccellati Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Open Cuff Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage Buccellati cuff bracelet is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, showcasing the brand's renowned craftsmanship. The bracelet features the iconic Rigato techni...
Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier “Le Baiser Du Dragon” Diamond, Ruby & Silk Drop Earrings – 18K White Gold
Exuding refined elegance and iconic design, these Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon drop earrings are a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati Vintage Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond 18K Cocktail Dome Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless Vintage Buccellati High Dome Cocktail Ring from the MARCI Collection. At the heart of this ring sits a mesmerizing chrysoberyl cat's eye cabochon, bezel-set weighing approx...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Classic 12.54cttw Heart Shape Diamond 18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless12.54cttw Heart-Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet, a true symbol of elegance a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
1970S Peridot 18K Gold Cabochon Textured Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1970s Large 18K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Peridot Statement Earrings, a striking pair of vintage earrings.
Each earring features a stunning oval cabochon Peridot, totaling app...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, Peridot, 18k Gold
La Triomphe Vintage Coral 18K Gold Cabochon Link Bracelet
By La Triomphe
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant vintage La Triomphe bracelet is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and features six natural peach-orange oval cabochon corals, offering a refined and timeless look.
...
Category
1970s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Monete 18K Rose Gold Ancient Coin Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
The Bvlgari Monete 18K Rose Gold Antique Coin Pendant is an exquisite piece of jewelry. Made of 18K rose gold, it carries a significant weight of 46.5 grams, giving it a substantial ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century Italian Diamond 18k Gold Flower Cocktail ring
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable Italian 18K yellow and white gold flower ring shines from every angle encrusted with numerous round cut Diamonds approx: 1.00cttw, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity, pave s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Multi Gemstone Diamond 18K Gold Statement Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Captivating 1980s multi-gemstone choker necklace. Crafted with precision, each square link is beautifully set with square step-cut gemstones including amethyst, sun-kissed citrine, s...
Category
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Retro Wide Belt Buckle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Retro vintage 14K Rose Gold Buckle Bracelet, a stunning example of retro high jewelry. The bracelet features a unique scaled buckle strap design, highlighted by a striking bu...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
1970S Sapphire Owl 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Brooch pin
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Owl Enamel Brooch pin
This exquisite 1970s brooch pin is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with white high-quality enamel to highli...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Elizabeth Locke Moonstone 18K Intaglio Woman Playing Lyre Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Elizabeth Locke Designer Statement Earrings, a captivating blend of classical artistry and modern elegance. Crafted from luxurious 18K yellow gold, these exquisite earrings feature a...
Category
1990s American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 7.43 Carat Emerald Diamond Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Treat yourself to this irresistibly stunning 5.93 carat emerald diamond platinum ring!
Crafted in platinum with the center deep green emerald of approximately 5.93 carats. The vivi...
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mario Buccellati Coral Vintage 1960s 18K Gold Oval Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
From the chic era of the 1960s with these striking oval statement earrings from the master Italian designer, Buccellati.
Crafted in the finest 18-karat gold, these large oval earrings showcase the mesmerizing hue of natural Red coral, held securely in place by beautifully textured prongs with soft textures and an elegant floral pattern that adorns the gold setting.
Completed with a reliable omega back security.
For the connoisseur of fine vintage jewelry, these Buccellati coral earrings...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clover Diamond 18K Rose Eternity Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful timeless creation from the world-renowned house of Van Cleef and Arpels. Presenting a very popular VCA Perlée ring crafted in 18K Rose Gold l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond
Judith Ripka Long Diamond Chain Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this elegant and timeless necklace by Judith Ripka. Crafted in luxurious 18k white gold, this 34-inch necklace features a refined arrangement of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
CARTIER 5.45 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Breathtaking Classic Cartier diamond ring is centered With a stunning pear-shaped natural diamond weighing 4.07cts, E color, VS1, set in a beautiful platinum setting.
This is a...
Category
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Kashmir No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This Rare Antique Natural No heat Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring boasts beauty with an approximate total weight of 5.8 grams.
This vintage three-stone sapphire diamond ring is crafted in solid Platinum, Featuring a 1.69 Carat oval cut AGL certified Natural corundum Sapphire Kashmir origin prong-set,
Its Platinum antique filigree ring...
Category
1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Diamond GIA Emerald Platinum Bypass Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A very elegant Vintage Emerald and Diamond Bypass Engagement ring. Crafted in Platinum with Diamond and Emerald Accents on the band.
A beautiful Toi Et Moi-inspired Engagement ring.
...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s Diamond Multi Gemstone 18K Gold Doorknocker Clip-On Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
1980s 18K Yellow Gold Doorknocker Clip-On Statement Earrings with Diamonds and Gemstones.
These luxurious large Doorknocker-style clip-on earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold wit...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA Star Sapphire 6.00cts Diamond 18K Gold Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A Classic vintage Halo band adorned with diamonds and sapphire, crafted in 18K yellow gold.
GIA Certified Pink-Purple Star Cabochon Oval Sapphire is the heart of the Ring with single...
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Italian 18K Gold Infinity Link Textured Woven Statement Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This Italian artistry late 1950 vintage bracelet is made in Heavy 18k yellow gold .
It boasts two rows of solid gold infinity links, masterfully woven together with a textured ribbo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage late 1980s 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Fish Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel & Diamond Fish Brooch – Whimsical Design
This charming vintage brooch is a playful and artistic celebration of marine life, beautifully crafted in 18K yellow...
Category
1980s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Buccellati Thistle Flower 18K Gold Silver Vintage Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Make a statement at your next event with this exquisite Large Buccellati Flower Brooch Pin.
A standout piece that sets you apart!
Marvel at the masterful design, featuring a detailed stem and leaf motif culminating in a magnificent gold and silver thistle flower with a frayed, bursting appearance.
This Vintage Buccellati Pin...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Rolex President Blue Vignette Diamond Dial & Bezel Ladies Watch Ref 69138
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies Rolex 28 mm ref 69138
Ant condition 18k yellow gold case Rare Rolex Blue Dial with Factory set Diamond bezel with diamond dial with lumino...
Category
1980s Swazi Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382
Brand/Designer: CARTIER
Model Name: Delices De Cartier
Reference Number: 3382
Gender...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Italian 5.40 Carats Diamond 18K Gold Collar Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace
Crafted in Italian 18K Gold with natural round cut diamonds makes a ...
Category
1990s Italian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Gents President Day Date 18K Diamond Dial and Bezel 118348
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite 36mm Collectible Gentlemen's Rolex is cast in 18K yellow gold and remains in Pristine Condition.
Reference number 118348.
Features ALL ORIGINAL Scratch resistant mineral crystal, black enamel diamond
dial, gold markers, day and magnified cyclops lens date windows, and gold hands.
Original Rolex Automatic Winding...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This classic Cartier eternity band is crafted in solid platinum, chanell set with 16 high qualityround-cut diamonds of approx. 4.25 carats, E-F color VVS1 clarity.
Signed and Number...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Vacheron Constantin
Model: Vintage
Gender: Ladies
Movement: Manual Winding
Case Material: 18K White Gold
Case Diameter approx: 24mm
Dial Color: Dark Blue Black
Cryst...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
1990S 18K Gold Diamond Horse Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Graceful and sculptural, this elegant estate bangle captures the spirit of equestrian beauty with refined sophistication. Crafted in rich 18K yellow and white gold, the bracelet feat...
Category
1990s American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sapphire 71.75 cts Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Floral Cluster Statement Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This breathtaking vibrant floral cluster design statement bracelet is crafted in 18K yellow and Platinum
This luxurious bracelet features a stunning combination of 96 oval-shaped pi...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage TRIO GIA Jadeite Jade 18K Gold Quatrefoil Link Necklace
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
Signuture Trio Carved Green Jade GIA certified 18K Yellow Gold 31" Necklace
This beautiful vintage jade necklace from the 1970S, very chic and ...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Verdura Maltese Cross Diamond Gemstones 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
"Originally designed for Coco Chanel, Verdura’s cuffs are as bold and stylish today as they were in the 1930s."
The Classic Maltese Cross Motif has inspired this Vintage Verdura mu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mikimotto 7.57cts Diamond Four Strands Pearl 18K Gold Layered Flower Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful Mikimoto necklace features four rows of lustrous 6mm wide Akoya pearls with a creamy pinkish hue, strung on silk strands for a timeless and elegant look.
The centerpi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Gold Multi-strand Bead Necklace and Double Flower Brooches
Located in Miami, FL
Bask in the beauty of this refreshingly decadent Diamond Sapphire 18K Gold Flower Multistrand Ombre Necklace Brooch!
This necklace has 5 ombre strands of light to dark-colored genu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 12.82cttw Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite vintage jewelry piece: a double clip brooch pin showcasing an impressive 12.82 carat total weight of natural diamon...
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Omega Coral Roy King 18K Textured Link Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage desirable fashionable 1970's Omega Large Yellow Gold and Red Natural Coral Dial Midcentury Wristwatch with Bark Finish Textured Oval Links Ladies Bracelet Watch Circa 1970s.
...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Tiffany Co. Hippopotamus Diamond Bird 18k Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Beautiful18k yellow gold pin brooch from 1989, Tiffany & Co. made and crafted in Germany
It features a hippopotamus made of high-contrast 18-karat yellow gold. An adorable bi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1920s Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Feel like a Queen!
This one-of-a-kind stunning Sapphire and Diamond bracelet was inspired by an
Unbridled Imagination of the Jewels of the Nile and...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Modern Ascher-Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three Stone 18k Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Treat yourself to this gorgeous Ascher-cut Emerald and Diamond three-stone ring!
Exuding femineity and grace, this exquisite, transparent Genuine Emerald, unlike some emeralds, is...
Category
1990s North American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage Cartier ladies' diamond watch, crafted from luxurious platinum, is a true masterpiece from the 1960s. Weighing 32.4 grams, the flexible link design exudes eleg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari B.ZERO1 B.Zero 1 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bulgari Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
One of the most popular collections of the house of Bvlgari is the B.zero, Inspired in the Colleseum.
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, The complete piece weighs 42.7 grams, its inn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 4.59cts Emerald Diamond Platinum Estate Pinky Bulgari Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Bvlgari emerald ring, which can be the perfect pinky ring for a gentleman or the modern cocktail ring for a lady.
This Exquisite Bvlgari Rin...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Chalcedony Mother Of Pearl 18K Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This estate checker Design Heavy 18K Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet is crafted in 18k white gold weighing approximately 54.8 grams.
Expertly ...
Category
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond
Audemars Piguet Full Diamond 18K Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch Size 5.25
Located in Miami, FL
This glamorous Audemars Piguet piece is a highly all-diamond luxurious piece, combining modern & flawless looks in a timepiece that remains in optimum condition.
Crafted in pure 40....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond Blue Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Fine Art Deco Engagement ring, with a high-quality center-diamond surrounded by handmade filigree design,
Crafted in solid Platinum, the center is adorned by (1) Old Cut, prong-set,...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mario Buccellati Rigato Satin Finish 18K Gold Button Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Be the highlight of any event with these 'Rigato' Buccellati Ruby button shape earrings crafted in Luxurious 18K Yellow And White Gold.
Measuring approx. 23mm x 23mm x8mm High.
Secu...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
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.