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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Revival
Style: Renaissance
PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Orange Glass Scarab Vermeil Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This Scarab ring is made from orange molded glass. The glass was made in the 1950s in Japan. The Egyptian Revival style became popularized in Japan in response to the discovery of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Vermeil

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Iridescent Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning Egyptian Revival bracelet features an iridescent glass scarab cabochon from Germany, made in the style of Tiffany Favrile glass scarabs...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Jewelry & Watches

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Sterling Silver

Antique 18K Gold Necklace 24 Natural Oriental Pearls Five Pointed Star Pentagram
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual necklace was created in 1975 ca. It features two round discs suspended from gold chains attached to a grooved barrel clasp. Each disk is decorated with twisted gold wire...
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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Double Crucifix Caravaca Cross with Angels, 14K Yellow Gold Diamond-Cut Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
This beautifully detailed crucifix pendant is a Cross of Caravaca, used as a symbol of devotion, and worn to grant good luck and protection from evil. The two-barred cross at the cen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Lalaounis 18K Yellow Gold Concentric Circle Earrings 1.38 Inch Diameter
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Expertly fashioned in 18K yellow gold by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, with a lightly hammered finish all over, that is a trademark of the workshop's fine quality. The large scale ...
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage double snake ring, 9k yellow gold, Ruby
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be charmed by this awesome vintage double snake ring. Coils of rich 9ct yellow gold form the body of these handsome intertwined snake friends, the heads are model...
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Late 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cross 14K Yellow Gold Pendant 1 Inch Long, 0.10 Carats, Religious Christ
Located in Austin, TX
This sparkling diamond cross is perfect for the person whose spirit shines just as bright! Round diamonds line the cross, catching the light and showing the fire hidden within the li...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hermès Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Figural Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Earrings Clip back. 16.8 grams 0.85" Length 0.60" Width Made in France in the Paris atelier. c.1970's Step into the world of timeles...
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Mid-20th Century French Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Cross 0.02ct Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Pendant, Christian Religious
Located in Austin, TX
This intricately engraved cross is perfect for the person whose many intricacies you appreciate! A round diamond sits at the center of the cross, shining as bright as the spirit of y...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Russian Cloisonne Enamel Egg Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
This exquisite vintage Russian Soviet gilded silver egg pendant showcases stunning turquoise cloisonné enamel eagle motifs adorned with granulated accents reminiscent of Medieval Rus...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

18k solid gold Fish pendant - Venetian Etruscan - 1960's - Cute Italian charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage fish charm crafted in 18 ct yellow gold. This lovely charm is hallmarked with a 750 mark and an Italian hallmark from before 1970. It is well detailled and s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Cameo of Crucified Cross in Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venetian Purple Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Pendant Vintage - made 20+ years ago Carved Image of Crucified Cross - associated with Greek mythology of Faith Sterling Silver 92...
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2010s Italian Gothic Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Emerald and Diamond Estate Bangle Bracelet, 14K Yellow Gold, Easy Clasp
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful and slender bangle bracelet is accented with bright emeralds and diamonds, a sweet and bright addition to any fine jewelry collection. Green compliments any color clot...
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Late 20th Century American Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

60s Turquoise Charm Vintage Etruscan Revival 18k Yellow Gold Triangle Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage turquoise charm crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s). Three cabochon cut pieces of turquoise measure 10mm x 8mm and 7mm x 5.5mm. The turquoise is in go...
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Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Blue Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This Scarab ring is made from molded glass that is expertly crafted to resemble lapis lazuli. The glass was made in the 1950s in Japan. The Egyptian Revival style became popularize...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anello Vintage in Oro Giallo 18Kt, Zaffiro Blu e Diamanti
Located in Cattolica, IT
Uno splendido anello vintage in oro giallo 18Kt. Al centro è incastonato uno Zaffiro dal colore blù intenso della misura di mm 9x6 e di taglio ovale sfaccettato dal peso di circa 2 c...
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1980s Italian Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Countess LM Ribbon Bow Earrings Diamonds Pearls solid 18K Gold / 6.38gr
Located in SE
A pair of well crafted Nordic Bow dangles with parts in 18K Orange and White Gold or Platinum and may be Silver with set of Diamonds and Pearls dating to ca. 1920s -1930s. Apparent...
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1930s Swedish Renaissance Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
An old 18K brooch dating from ca. early 20th century with an openwork crown decorated with eleven old European cut Diamonds set in Platinum, back sides open. Largest Diamond Ø 2.5 m...
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1910s European Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Petite Triple Diamond Stationary Pendant 0.38 Carats Trio 14K White Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This is a sweetly petite and gorgeous trio of diamonds set to sparkle at your neck. This beautiful necklace is made with bright and sturdy 14 karat gold and excellent quality diamond...
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Late 20th Century American Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

XO Diamond Two-Tone Tennis Bracelet 0.15 Carats Diamonds 10K Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This wonderful estate tennis bracelet is made in a very wearable and comfortable style! Smoothly crafted 'X' shapes are accented with round diamonds 'O's' for a sweet sentiment with ...
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Late 20th Century American Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Carnelian Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This Scarab ring is made from molded glass that is expertly crafted to resemble carnelian. The glass was made in the 1950s in Japan. The Egyptian Revival style became popularized i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gold Plated Swirl Design Egyptian Revival Mesh Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated mesh necklace, featuring a lovely swirl design. Measuring length approximately 38 cm / 15 inches, plus an extension chain of 5.5 cm / 2 inches, by width ...
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1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Silver Modern Pendant with Chain
Located in Valenza, IT
Originally designed across the millenium this fabulous chain with pendant is in dark rodium silver. Handcrafted in Italy, from Garavelli STUDS SILVER NECKLACE collection. Total leng...
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2010s Italian Gothic Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

18kt gold Carnelian Cameo Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
This Exquisite and Rare Collectible Antique Victorian/Etruscan Revival 18kt Gold Carved Carnelian Cameo Fibula Pin/Brooch is a testament to refined elegance. Drawing inspiration from...
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1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Vintage Silver Kissing Rams Head Hinged Bracelet
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Bracelet features intricately detailed rams' heads, symbolizing strength and power, facing each other as if in a kiss. The hinged design allows for easy wearing and removal. The vint...
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Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

GRS Certified 5.03 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Minor Oil Emerald with Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 5.03-carat oval cut Colombian Emerald and round cut white diamond halo ring in 18k white gold. The center stone Emerald bears minor oil treatment and a faceted oval cut...
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2010s North American Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Gianfranco Ferre Crystal Jeweled Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gianfranco Ferre, Italy, designed these eye-catching couture clip-on earrings. A statement shape built with a silvered metal doorknob or door knocker framing, all paved with tiny cry...
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1980s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Greek Revival Hellenistic Earrings In Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
Greek revival earrings with lapis lazuli. Beautiful pair of Hellenistic earrings, made in Greece in the style of the ancient Greeks with floreated designs. This pair has been crafte...
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Italian 18k Gold Aventurine Etruscan Revival Watch Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This vintage 18k gold Italian charm is encrusted with vivid green aventurine set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The ornate vintage piece was most likely first purc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

European 1930 Baroque Revival Blue Enameled Pill Box In Solid 18Kt yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
European pill box with blue enamel. Gorgeous oval pill box, created in Europe back in the 1930. This box has been crafted in the baroque revival style, in solid yellow gold of 18 ka...
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1920s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Greek Revival Hellenistic Necklace In Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
Greek revival necklace with lapis lazuli. Beautiful, Hellenistic necklace, made in Greece in the style of the ancient Greeks with floreated designs. This unusual necklace has been c...
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Small Size or Childrens Greek Key Bangle Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Charming small bangle in luminous 14k yellow gold. It features a beautiful rounded convex shape with textured finish and classic etched greek key design. Push clasp with under side ...
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Late 20th Century Greek Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Signed CELLINO Heavy 18k Gold Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Snake Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Expertly crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite signed Cellino estate bangle features a lively snake with meticulously hand engraved and textured scales. The head is ...
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1970s Italian Egyptian Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Anello in Stile Vintage in Oro Rosa e Rubini Cabochon
Located in Cattolica, IT
Un delizioso anello in oro rosa 18 Kt e Rubini taglio Cabochon del peso di 0.78 carati. Questo anello è realizzato interamente a mano. Ha un caratteristico design in stile anni '60. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Lalaounis of Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 22k yellow gold necklace by Ilias Lalaounis, one of the most prominent Greek designers to date. The necklace is featuring 21 element with a flower and a dangling acorn or bull...
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20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Emerald White Diamond Black Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald White Diamond Black Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Bangle Arm Cuff with 3 snakes having eyes set with Emeralds ( 2 ), Black Diamond ( 2 ) and White Diamon...
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2010s American Egyptian Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Signet Ring Alexander the Great Red Enamel solid 14K Gold Ø10.5US /7.4gr
Located in SE
Great looking signet ring for Men in solid 14K Yellow Gold with profile of Alexander the Great on Red Enameled background. Unknown origin. Band hallmarked 585 , band's metal tested ...
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1950s European Greek Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

1.30 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Lever-Back Drop Earrings
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...

1841 Nordic Necklace solid 18K Gold /44.5cm/4.5gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Swedish necklace with chained links, hallmarked 18K, unknown maker marks, city of Stockholm. Date hallmarks: L4 / made in 1841. Finest Used condition. All pa...
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1840s Swedish Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Elsa Schiaparelli Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli Baroque Revival Cocktail Ring. Composed of leafy vine motif textured gilt plate base metal, faux Tibetan turquoise oval cabochon, with aurora iridized glass, in pin...
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1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Elsa Schiaparelli Wide Turquoise Cabochon Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli Baroque revival wide bracelet composed of leafy vine motif textured gilt plate base metal with faux Tibetan turquoise oval cabochons and iridized Aurora pink/blue/...
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1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Victorian 1880 Etruscan Revival Large Dangle Drop Earrings In 15 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan-Roman revival dangle drop earrings. Gorgeous pair of oversized dangle-drop earrings, created in England during the Victorian era (1837-1901), back in the 1880's. These beau...
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1880s English Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Egyptian Clips Earrings 5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Enamel /11gr
Located in SE
A pair of Vintage Egyptian handmade Diamond Huggies or Clips in 18 Yellow Gold. Openwork shields with flowers connected, with borders in Black Enamel. One diamond flower can be rotat...
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1930s Egyptian Renaissance Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Etruscan Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Vintage Fob Charm Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful Mid-20th Century Etruscan charm handcrafted in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold. The fob charm is accented with cabochon coral gemstones and the gold is enhanced wtih decorati...
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Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Jewelry & Watches

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MiriamHaskell 1945 PeacockBeads Parure WiredBraceletEarrings 16StrandNecklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Before 1947 when the brand mark was added and while couture-style adjustable-hook necklaces were in demand in post-war America, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess created thi...
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1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

Elsa Schiaparelli Turquoise Cabochon Vine Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli Baroque Revival Brooch composed of leafy vine motif textured gilt plate base metal with large faux Tibetan turquoise oval cabocheons, and iridized glass aurora pin...
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1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Capodimonte, Naples Antique XIXc Porcelain "Winged Cherub" Candle Holder
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Capodimonte ("Capo di Monte") porcelain was created by the Capodimonte porcelain manufactory (Real Fabbrica di Capodimonte), which operated in Naples, Italy in XVIII century & ...
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1850s Italian Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches

Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Earrings Bell Drop Vintage 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of antique Victorian earrings (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 10k yellow gold. The charming Etruscan revival earrings feature scalloped drops with beaded, granulatio...
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Late 19th Century American Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Ribbon of Diamonds Statement Ring in 14K Gold Baguette Round Curlicue Ring
Located in Austin, TX
This fabulous ribbon ring is like winning a prize that you can wear on your hand, like a curling sash of sparkle on the finger! Baguette diamonds curve past each other at the center ...
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Late 20th Century American Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Dangle Earrings 2 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver /7.8gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique pendants, parts in 18K Gold and Silver set with rose cut diamonds. European pair, Silver parts likely date to ca. 18th cent or earlier, likely parts of a Necklace. ...
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Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin - The pin contains one 7.5mm round saltwater cultured pearl with a fine luster. There are 12 round full cut diamonds and 12 single cu...
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1950s Unknown Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Necklace Eye of God solid 19K Gold / 26.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique,ca late 18th - early 19th century hand-made necklace, Egyptian revival styled or could be used for ceremonial or religious purposes. A linked chain with repeating floral pat...
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Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold

Sterling Silver Gothic Tre’ Fle key custom made to fit your lock.
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Our Sterling Silver key’s three leaf design known in French as Gothic Tre`fle is truly symbolic. Inspired by Gothic architecture dating back from the late Middle Ages, our Gothic Tre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gothic Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cameo 3 Layer Carnelian Greek Revival Gold Ring, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Carnelian 3 Layer Cameo Greek Revival Gold Ring. Created around the 1890. Natural wonder meets human genius! Lady’s portrait ancient Greece style (Greek Revival) on a 3 Layer Cornel...
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Late 19th Century Greek Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Aquamarine Etruscan Inspired Stud Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish pair of Etruscan inspired aquamarine stud earrings set in 18k yellow gold. Each earring is solely set with a 0.45 carat round cut light blue aquamarine which i...
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2010s British Etruscan Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Black Star Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Black Star Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Black Star Sapphire Oval shape - 5 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 5 cara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Black Star, 18k...

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian era in the late 19th century, circa 1870. This piece was crafted in three dimensions with great details in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. Designed with neo-gothic revival...
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Aquamarine Ring Gothic style Light Blue Icy Beryl Cabochon Gemstone vintage ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Blackened silver ring with natural cabochon cut Aquamarine gemstone origin - China weight of the ring - 7.62 grams size of the ring - 7 US stone measures - 0.28 x 0.47 x 0.67 in / 7 ...
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2010s German Gothic Revival Jewelry & Watches

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Aquamarine, Beryl, 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 housesTiffany & 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 ringsArt 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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