Jewelry & Watches
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1950s French Baroque Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches
Platinum, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling 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.