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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Harmony Wedding Band Ring 7.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Harmony Wedding Band Ring 7.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 7.5 Band Width: 3mm Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO. PT950 Condition: New. It comes with Tiffany pouch and box ...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

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Platinum

21kt Gold-Plated Mughal Style Necklace with Foiled Glass, Rubies, and Freshwater
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This handmade Mughal-style necklace is an exquisite example of traditional craftsmanship, most likely originating from the northern part of India. The necklace is gold-plated with 21...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Anglo-Indian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

44.40 Carat Gorgeous Faceted Kunzite Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Pink Kunzite Weight: 44.40 Carats Dimension: 21 x 16 x 15.3 Mm Colour: Pink Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Certficate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Treatment: Heat Enhancement Kunz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Kunzite

White Baroque Pearls Pear Shape Ruby Cabs 14 Kt Yellow Gold Bezel Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple chic and handmade stud earrings have a pair of Pear Shape Ruby Cabs measuring 9 x 11 mm and weighing 8,7 carats set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold bezel on the top and in t...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Antique Reticulated 18K Yellow Gold Five Pearl Alhambra Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite antique reticulated 18K yellow gold five pearl Alhambra bracelet Circa 1870 The front of this superb bracelet is composed of an incredibly detai...
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19th Century European Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine and Peridot with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 1.84 carats and Peridot 1.84 carats with Diamond 0.08 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Total Weight: 5.26 grams "We first open...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond Starfish Charm Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond Starfish Charm Bracelet The starfish evokes life beneath the waves and in the celestial heavens. Bracelet with diamonds in 18k gold. 7.25...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold 9.8mm South Sea Pearl & 0.32ct Heart Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This brilliant 18k gold ring is adorned with a rare and beautiful South Sea pearl! The pearl is perfectly round and has little to no visible blemishes- almost flawless. The diameter ...
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20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Together Platinum 18K Gold 6mm Milgrain Wedding Band Ring 8.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Together Platinum 18K Gold 6mm Milgrain Wedding Band Ring 8.5 Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Size: 8.5 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 10.10 grams Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO....
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Rose Gold Mahenge Pink Spinel In Sleek Bezel Set Solitaire Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
For those who loves all pink! This beautiful and modern solitaire engagement ring boasts a very stunning 0.73 carats clear and sparkling with unbeatable luster oval mahenge pink spinel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Natural Baltic Amber Necklace 35'', Early 20th Century
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present to you a magnificent long necklace made of natural Baltic amber. It measures 35 inches long, with bead sizes ranging from 9.5 to 20 mm. The total weight is 86 grams. The b...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amber

1997 C de Cartier Diamond Ring 54 Sz 6.75 18k Gold Band Signed Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage "C de Cartier" diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow and white gold (circa 1997). 22 diamonds adorn the double C motif (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2 clarity). Incorpora...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Antique High Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Collar
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning and unusual Victorian necklace collar was originally intended to be worn with a locket and is a so called collar. It comes with a detachable segment from which a locket...
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1870s European High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

New African 4.50 ct Pear Cut Red Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
The stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. The main stone is a red sapphire and is 4.50 cts. The stone is a pear cut and measures 11.2 x 9. mm and is surrounded by diamond cu...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Jadeite Jade, Pink Spinel & 18K White Gold 30" Endless Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
This 30" Jadeite Jade, Pink Spinel & 18K White Gold Endless Necklace is a one-of-a-kind jewel created entirely by hand from 130 natural and untreated, hughly translucent deep green jadeite jade beads from Guatemala, each of which measures just shy of 5mm. 1.89 solid 18K white gold spacer beads that are faceted in four "bands" along each bead. This has the effect of reflecting light into the rich green jadeite beads and increasing their luminosity , but the beads also add diamond-like sparkle between each bead. The necklace has no clasp and is finished with a pair of natural, 5mm Burmese pink spinel beads. Although I am not offering this necklace with a certificate from a gem lab, it is because I have bought an enormous amount of Guatemalan jadeite from this particular supplier, and I tested his beads for years; all were 100% natural and untreated. I am also a Certified Professional Gemologist, with advanced training in jade. The finest green jadeite coming out of Guatemala right now is gemologically and microscopically identical to jadeite from Burma. Giving us jade lovers a conflict-free option for imperial and near-imperial jade jewelry...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Russian Easter Egg A.Bragin 88 Silver & Champlevé Enamel / 104gr
Located in SE
A Russian Silver & champlevé Enamel Easter egg with gilt interior, workmaster’s marks of Андрей Брагин / Andrei Bragin ( active 1852 - 1908 ) , "88" Imperial standard, St. Petersb...
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1890s Russian Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Ring with rose cut diamond up to 0.56ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with rose diamonds. 0.56ct - G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 10.25 - EU. 20 (63) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide weight 6.4 grams rin...
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Silver and Gold Gem-Set Vanity Case Minaudière. Ca 1930
Located in OVIEDO, AS
ART DECO SILVER AND GOLD GEM-SET VANITY CASE The rectangular gold and silver case of reeded design decorated with geometric and flowers motifs set with round cabochon sapphires and ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Antique Signed AJM Co 10k Gold and Turquoise Cabochon Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed antique cufflinks. In 10 karat yellow gold. By AJM Co. Each with an oval shaped turquoise cabochon. Marked to the post. Simply a wonderful pair of cuffli...
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 10k Gold

NAPIER vintage signed gold modernist designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NAPIER • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

18ct Gold 1980s Citrine, Aquamarine, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot Harlequin Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Harlequin Bracelet 18ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1980s Introducing a stunning vintage 18ct rose gold harlequin bracelet from the 1980s. Th...
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Late 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Hermès Cheval Horse Shaped Earrings Rose Gold Faubourg Texas
Located in FR
Cute and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Earrings In shape of horses Made of lacquered metal / rose gold plated finish (pinky gold) For pierced ears Colorway: "FAUBOURG" (pinky gold, ...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 4.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .10 Hallmark: ©T&Co...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage maltese cross gold pearl rhinestones designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Christian Dior Boucles d'Oreille Tribales J Adior Golden Earrings Pearls Studs
Located in PARIS, FR
Dior Tribales J'Adior earrings composed of a stud decorated with a small fancy pearl and a pendant encrusted with iridescent white rhinestones and a large fancy pearl with a J'Adior ...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 2.2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .27 Hallmark:...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.05 Carat Natural Loose Blue Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 5.05 Carat Dimension: 9.6 x 9.4 x 7.6 Mm Colour: Blue Seafoam Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline

IGI 18K 38.82 ct Dual-Color Kunzite&Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 38.82 ct Dual-Color Kunzite&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Natural intense dual-color Kunzite as the center stone weighing 38.82 ct surrounded with natural diamonds weighing 1.30...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

KJL KENNETH JAY LANE signed gold lions door knocker designer runway necklace
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 38 ...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Tri-Colour Gold Ring with Foliate Motifs 9K Gold
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this beautiful tri-colour 9ct gold vintage ring. The ring features a understated yet intricate foliate design with fine engravings on the top leaves encomp...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing bracelet in 14 kt white gold structure mounted by 16 sections with a central turquoise surrounded by diamonds and topaz alternated. This bracelet was totally handmade by Ita...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 14k Yellow Gold Panther Link Bracelet
Located in Towson, MD
This contemporary 14 karat yellow gold brick/panther link bracelet is a timeless statement of modern elegance. Expertly crafted with a sleek, structured design, it features a hidden ...
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20th Century Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring yellow gold 14 carat with round facetted smokey quarts gemstone
Located in Heemstede, NL
Look at this beautiful with alway so special smokey quarts! This vintage ring with a round brown quarts is made of 14 carat gold. Definitely an eye-catcher! This gemstone’s itself ha...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Lemon Quartz Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Astoria, NY
Simple everyday and summery earrings made of Natural Lemon Quartz! Timelessness is provided by 18K Solid Yellow Gold metal. Light and shiny in the ear! Real beauties for your summer...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NAPIER signed gold omega chain pearl designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NAPIER • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer brooch / necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

New Pear Cut Fire Opal Rainbow 14k Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous and the opals are exceptional and just full of colors. They are from Ethiopia. They range in size, shape and color. The ring is 1.25 inches long and .75 ...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Horse Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique 14k gold pendant (circa 1900) depicts three horse heads in high relief. The piece measures 1.2 inches from the top of the bail to bottom by 0.9 inches wide, and it is i...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 14K Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, emerald, and diamond ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a central prong-set 0.55ct± emerald cut emerald surrounded by a halo of 12 Old European cut diamonds. ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Very Long Pearl String Necklace fresh water Pearls 100 Inches Long Pearl Strand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very Long Trendy Pearl Necklace 100' Inch Long Great Gift ! Fresh Water Pearls with Nice Luster. Each Pearl size is approx 6-7 mm Many ways to wear it can be folded many times Multi...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl

Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Blue Appetite Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Blue Appetite Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 1.00 carats Natural Multi Blue Appetite - 2.00 carats This Ring is from the "Capri" travel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Apatite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Rectangular Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This exquisite art deco ring features a fabulous and intricate open-work design with a centre bezel-set Old European C...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

1954 Dangle Earrings Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 2.13 gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage dangle earrings decorated with bezel set Seed Pearls. Swedish hallmarks, 18K, maker is GD & Co, Malmö. Year marks D9 / hand -made in 1954. Dangle parts are exact...
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1950s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

TZURI GUETA Paris Silicone ‘Oroya’ Wrap Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique green/yellow silicone ‘Oroya’ bracelet designed to replicate a prickly cactus by Paris based jewelry artist and textile designer, Tzuri Gueta. Gueta’s work is inspired by Moth...
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1990s French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

14k Gold Charm Bracelet with 7 Antique Charms
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant charm bracelet created from antique stickpins! This bracelet is 14k gold and features 7 charms -- a 14k gold and pearl flower, a 14k gold amethyst cabochon, a 10k pearl a...
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1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Gold Plated Egyptian Revival Textured and Shiny Mesh Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated Egyptian Revival mesh necklace, featuring a lovely shiny and textured design. Measuring length 39.7 cm / 15.6 inches by width 4 mm / .15 inch. The neckla...
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1980s English Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

CORO vintage gold pink flower designer runway clip on earrings
By Coro
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CORO • gold tone with lucite and rhinestones • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs o...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Angela Caputi Black and Tortoise Resin Clip-on Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These sophisticated Angela Caputi, made-in-Italy resin clip-on earrings feature a chandelier-dangling shape with black resin geometric links contrasted with carved and see-through si...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

New African 1.8 Ct Spessartite Garnet & Diamond Cut Sapphire YGold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just beautiful. The ring is a size 6.75. It has 9 beautiful stones from Africa and is just exquisite. They are very high quality stones. They are round cut stones and...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Mandarin Garnet, Sapphire, Garnet, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold,...

Turquoise and Crystal Panther Bangle
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Statement bracelet in turquoise resin and zircon . Hinged bracelet. French designer.
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2010s French Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Ring with Citrine and Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Citrine 19 carats approx. Diamonds 0.60 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Good Luck Horse Ring, Mid Century
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage Sterling Silver Good Luck Horse Ring, Mid Century. Beautifully modeled horse head with bit and bridle silhouetted inside a horseshoe. Trent Antiques has been a respected nam...
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Mid-20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels 18KY Vintage Alhambra 5-Motif MOP Bracelet, 7", Cert & Extras
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet features five iconic Mother-of-Pearl motifs set in 18K yellow gold. Recently serviced and shortened by VCA to 7 inches; includes t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Silver And High Karat Gold Phallic Ring Roman 2nd /3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
An Ancient silver and high karat gold phallic ring. Roman, 2nd /3rd century AD. Ring size 8 US. It’s a substantial ring and weight 9.87 grams.
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald Shaped Colombia Emerald 0.98 Carat Yellow Gold Mini Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Shaped Colombia Emerald Yellow Gold Stud Earrings refer to a pair of earrings made of yellow gold and set with emerald-shaped Colombia emerald gemstones. The earrings are des...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Mandarin Garnet - 13 carat Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 3 carat Natural White Topaz - - 4 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1” by 5/8” CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Lariat Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Lariat Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 19" long thick heavy chain Teardrop: 15mm long Weight: 11.0 grams Hallmark: "TIFF...
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2010s American 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 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 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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