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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Retro
Vintage 1.06ct Cushion Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring, Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A vintage ballerina-style engagement ring showcasing a 1.06-carat cushion-cut sapphire center stone, elegantly prong-set to accentuate its beauty. Surrounding the center stone is a h...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 6.40ct Oval Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring, Platinum, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring showcases a stunning 6.40-carat oval-cut amethyst center stone, expertly prong-set in platinum for maximum brilliance. The shoulders are adorned with micro-pave-set...
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Retro Garnet Gold Snake Tubogas Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Garnet
Cut: Pear
Weight: 1.70 carat approximately
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Era: Retro
Circa: 1940s
Size: Medium
Gram weight: 31.9
Embrace vintage charm with this ex...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace, Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A stunning vintage 18k yellow gold long chain with a rope design and intricate wire-work detailing on the links was introduced in the 1960s.
Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold
Style: Retro
To...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 1ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Box is not included.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1970s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Allsopp-Steller 1900 Art Nouveau Signet Ring In 18Kt Gold With Oval Bloodstone
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau ring with bloodstone. designed by Allsopp-Steller.
A highly decorated ring, created in America during the art nouveau period, back in the 1900. This beautiful ring has b...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Diamond White Gold Crescent Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone: 29 diamonds
Cut: Single
Weight: 0.60 carats approximately
Color: J-K
Clarity: VS-SI
Metal: 14k white gold
Era: Retro
Circa: 1950s
Hallmarks: Purity marks
Size: 16-3/4 inc...
Category
20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Ruby
Cut: Pear shape
Weight: 1.20 carats approximately
Accent Stone: 24 diamonds
Cut: Old European and single
Weight: 1 carat approximately
Color: G-H
Clarity: VS
M...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone: 9 diamonds
Cut: Old European
Weight: 0.65 carats approximately
Color: H-I
Clarity: VS
Metal: 18k white gold
Era: Retro
Circa: 1950s
Size: 6-1/2 and can be resized
Gram we...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 5.5 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 62 diamonds
Cut: Round Brilliant & Marquise
Weight: 5.50 carats approximately
Color: H-I
Clarity: VS
Accent Stone: 34 emeralds
Cut: Emerald
Weight: 4 carats approx...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a POCKET-KNIVE 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An American charm from the deco-retro period.
Here and in the following six lots, we are presenting an amazing selection of vintage charms for bracelets. This charm was made in Amer...
Category
1930s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Mayors Ruby & Diamond Gemstone Open Work 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By MAYORS
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful estate cocktail ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring shows a wide band design with an open work basket weave pattern. In the center of the ring a halo of round bri...
Category
1970s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Purple Enamel Pansy Brooch In 14Kt Gold and Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by A.J. Hedge & Co.
A colorful pendant-brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Henry Blank & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearls
By Henry Blank & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled necklace designed by Henry Blank & Co.
Beautiful antique necklace made during the American art nouveau period, back in the 1900. This pendant necklace was created in New...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Calderoni Italy 1900 Art Nouveau Liberty Bracelet 18Kt Gold Platinum & Diamonds
By Calderoni
Located in Miami, FL
Liberty style bracelet attributed to Calderoni
A fabulous Liberty style antique bracelet, created in Milano Italy during the art Nouveau period, back in the turn of the 19th century...
Category
1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a CANNON In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An American charm from the deco-retro period.
Here and in the following six lots, we are presenting an amazing selection of vintage charms for bracelets. This charm was made in Amer...
Category
1930s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4.4 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.70 ct.
The diamond is has I-J color and s2 clarity.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1970s Turkish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Bailey Banks Biddle Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl Platinum American Flag Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Home of the Free and the Brave. This Bailey, Banks and Biddle vintage diamond, ruby, sapphire, natural pearl, and platinum American Flag brooch will stand proudly on your lapel....
Category
1930s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Strong Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 16.2 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.50 ct.
The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is sapphire 2 ct.
Ring size is US 10.2
...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 20th Century, 1980's, vintage 0.75 ctw. diamond bangle bracelet in 14k yellow and white gold. The day/night-style design features a cinched bracelet gleaming in 14k yellow gold ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl and Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pearl and Yellow Gold Link Necklace. Crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, this 15-inch necklace features 18 lustrous pearls interspersed with polished gold links. This timeless design ...
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Sapphires Rubies Emeralds Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
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Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
18k White Gold Regal 133.15 CTW Aquamarine Sapphire Wide Bracelet for Wedding
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
This Regal 133.15 CTW Aquamarine Sapphire Wide Bracelet for Wedding in 18K gold showcases 133.15 carats endlessly sparkling natural aquamarine nd sapphire and 1.95 carats of diamond....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Multi Colored Octagon Tourmaline Half Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Colored Octagon Tourmaline Half Eternity Band Ring for Her in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Vintage Mikimoto Fine Pearl Strand
Mikimoto are world renowned for their pearl quality and standards. This vintage necklace is strung with 79 Akoya cultured Pearls that have a cream...
Category
20th Century Japanese Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Handcrafted Real Emerald Floral Unisex Brooch in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Handcrafted Real Emerald Floral Unisex Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Retro 16K Rose Gold Large 30 carat Aquamarine Ring with GIA Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
Retro hand made 16K Rose gold ring with large 30 carat Aquamarine and diamond accents. GIA report #2235187948 states the octagonal step cut greenish blue natural aquamarine gemstone ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rolex Precision wristwatch, boxed watch
By Rolex
Located in NEWARK, GB
The perfect classic timepiece is what you wil find with this vintage ladies 9ct gold Rolex precision wristwatch.
It features a traditional circular shaped case in 9ct gold marked on...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Onyx, White Agate and Gold Striped Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tiffany & Co. Vintage onyx and white agate and gold striped clip-on earrings. Stamped on the back of the earrings is the maker's mark “T & Co. ©”....
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Italian Blue Topaz 18k Yellow Gold Octangon Statement Ring - Size 7
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Make a bold statement with this stunning Blue Topaz 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring. Perfect for the fashion-forward individual, this ring combines elegance and sophistication with its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Mid-Century Gold Stud-Link Bracelet with Eleven Charms
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold charm bracelet on a sugarloaf, stud-link chain suspending eleven charms in the form of a plane, a carriage coach, a go-cart, a drummer, an articulated fish, a tennis rac...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Buccellati Rigato 18K Three-Tone Gold Apple Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Embrace the allure of Italian elegance with this vintage Buccellati designer brooch pin, One-of-a-kind piece. Crafted in 18K Yellow Rose and White Gold.
The brooch pin boasts a lust...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Yellow Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Art Deco Earrings
Located in Monrovia, CA
Yellow vintage German glass beads edged with 24K gold dangles on a 14K gold filled ear wire.
The German vintage glass beads are considered rare and collectible, circa 1920s-1960s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Omega 'Geneva' White Face and Black Lather Strap, Circa 1970
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega (Genève) white face and black lather pattern strap. In mint condition.
Omega Vintage Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Watch.
International...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Art Nouveau Lapis Lazuli & Enamel 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A rich, velvety blue lapis lazuli and enamel cocktail ring providing outstanding finger coverage and a unique silhouette, dating from the Art Nouveau/Art Deco era. Creating a harmoni...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
We can ship every...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
Vintage Knotted Long Drop Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of vintage knotted long drop earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
Each earring is composed of a elongated knotted design which travels drown ...
Category
1980s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cuban Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace, French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This retro vintage 14 karat yellow gold Cuban link chain necklace is made with high-quality Italian craftsmanship, variable chain width, and is ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Tumble (free shape) Ring. 3.10 cts withs white zircon
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal Tumble , Free form shape. 3.10 cts
White Zircon 18 pcs.
18K gold plated Over sterling silver925
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau 1.00 Total Carat Sapphire Etched Floral Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
Not many people are aware that Newark, New Jersey was a major hub for the manufacture of jewelry from the late 1800's until the 1950's. One of the leading companies, the Riker Brothe...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oversize Retro Citrine Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Featured in this handcrafted Retro yellow gold ring is a perfectly cut Citrine measured to weigh approximately 51 carats. The beautifully emerald cut gemstone exhibits a wonderful sa...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold
Retro C.D. Peacock Peridot Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Your eyes have spotted a mid century peridot engagement ring, with an alluring design. The platinum setting is adorned with over a carat of sparkling diamonds, creating lush lashes, ...
Category
1930s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Peridot, Platinum
Retro Cartier Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro Cartier Brooch
Set with fancy colored old mine diamonds and cabochon rubies
Signed Cartier and numbered
Dimensions: approximately 2.5 x 1.5 in...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Art Nouveau Carved Jadeite and Pearl Station Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The natural, untreated, Type A jadeite in this delightful station bracelet boasts a vibrant, mottled green color in the undulating oval carved plaques. The unmistakable beauty of the...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.70 ct.
The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs clarity.
Ring size is US 8
We can make any size.
Box is not ...
Category
1960s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Omega Tank Watch 14K Yellow Gold
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This is a Omega tank watch in 14K yellow gold. This watch is a reference 6696. The watch is powered by a 17 jewel manual wind caliber 620 movement. Th...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Clam Pearl Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
Recently mounted into a retro-era (early 1950s) 14K white gold and diamond ring is a fascinating and rare pearl you probably didn't know even existed: a natural saltwater clam pearl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Ceramic Deer Brooch by Lucien Neuquelman for Elsa Schiaparelli, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Very rare glazed ceramic roe deer pin brooch.
Designed by the French Artist Lucien Neuquelman for Elsa Schiaparelli for the Circus Fashion Collection (see picture from the catalogue...
Category
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Natural pave diamond designer oxidized sterling silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This elegant hinged bangle consists of:
Diamond- 3.50cts
Diamond type: Pave diamonds
Diamond color: White
Diamond Certificate- Certified Natural
Metal: Silver
Metal Purity: Sterlin...
Category
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
0.42 Carats Diamonds, White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
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Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
French 1950 Mid-Century Dangle Earrings in 18Kt Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
French ear-wrapping dangle drop earrings.
Very unusual and beautiful ear-wrapping earrings, created in France during the mid-century period, back in the 1950. These drop earrings ha...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Heart Diamond Locket Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold with Anchor Link Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This vintage heart locket pendant and chain is perfect to cradle your love to your heart. The locket can hold two small photos or a tiny treasure ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Large finely carved coral floral pin brooch with two colored deeply carved rose flower set in 14kt solid textured gold . back has rollover clasp .
Faded 14kt mark on backside .
Materials:
14kt solid gold
salmon and angel skin carved...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Gold
0.83 Carats Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS.
Elegant tennis bracelet...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 1960s Floral Pattern 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, rhinoceros head hallmarks.
Oval in shape, this lovely antique bracelet is a domed half-bracelet with floral motifs engraved on the top. The clasp is h...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold & Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold & sapphire half eternity band ring.
By Tiffany & Co.
In 18 yellow gold.
With channel set square-cut faceted sapphires to the top and a solid band to the reverse....
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
“YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Gold Plated Retro Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
“YSL” Yves Saint Laurent retro cigarette case
Logo Cigarette Case Gold Black Blue
The case is in mint condition. It has never been used.
The...
Category
1970s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Solid Silver Turtle Figurine Vintage 1970s Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Solid silver turtle very good vintage condition.
Dimensions: Height 14 mm / 0.511 inches - Length 29 mm / 1.141inches - Weight 10 grams.
It is stamped with the Silver Italian Mark 8...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
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 the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, 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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