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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Exquisite Antique Georgian 3.7TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian period 3.7TCW Old Mine cut diamond 18K yellow gold cross
19th Century
Composed of eleven G-H-I Old Mine cut diamonds with the center stone measuring approximately .4...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Race Horse, Essex Glass & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
This exquisite 18ct Gold Edwardian Stick Pin is a true masterpiece, perfect for any racing enthusiast. Featuring a beautifully crafte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, 1950s 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring
18ct Gold & Platinum
Circa 1950s
This stunning trilogy ring from the 1950s is a true vintage beauty. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold French, Victorian Hardstone Lady Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
18ct Gold French Hallmarked
Circa 1880
This exquisite antique brooch is a remarkable piece from the Victorian era, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beauti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped Citrine 18k Gold Ring
Located in Magenta, IT
A cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold with a heart-shaped cabochon citrine and brilliant-cut diamonds on the gadrooned shoulder.
France, 1980s-1990s.
Eagle's head French hallmark. Manu...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Costume Jewelry Purple and Green Bubbles Clip-on Earrings
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Make a vibrant statement with these fabulous 1960s vintage costume jewelry earrings! Bursting with retro charm, these playful clip-on earrings feature an eye-catching cluster of glos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
18th Cent. Ring natural 2.75ctw Diamonds Gold Silver US5.75 / 13.58gr
Located in SE
French or German Low grade Rose Gold ( 7 - 9K ) and Silver dress Ring set with with eight- pointed domed star openwork crown decorated with tiered rows of fine Diamonds set in Silv...
Category
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Gold
Vintage Omega De Ville Gold Tone Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and classic gold plated and stainless steel Omega De Ville wristwatch from the 1970s with a stunning bracelet and accompanying gold watch face. With its timeless look, thi...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches
Enameled Lorgnette Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace By Joan Rivers, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s
- 30" chain length
- 4.4" x 1.5" pendant
- Gold plated
- Green and orange shimmery enamel
- Crystal rhinestone ...
Category
1990s American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Vintage Rolex Precision Diamond Watch 18ct Gold
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Circa 1950s–60s
Rare vintage Rolex Precision
Cocktail watch
18 carat gold
Diamond bezel with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling over one carat
Integrated bracelet strap
Round silve...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Monet Multi-Strand Chain Necklace
By Monet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Monet multi-strand chain necklace. This vintage necklace comes with seven strands of 0.125" width silver-tone metal chains and a Monet rectangle tag. The measurement from s...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Ring with moonstone, sapphire and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.16ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a moonstone, sapphire and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.16ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size US 8.75 – EU 18.75
detailed description:
The top of the ring i...
Category
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Imperial Guilloche Red Enamel Egg Pendant, Workmaster Alfred Thielemann
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present another unique item from our collection—an elegant miniature egg pendant adorned with guilloché enamel from the era of the Russian Empire. This exquisite pi...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
Exquisite in design, this 18ct yellow gold Edwardian ring showcases a stunning marquise-shaped centrepiece featuring a natural ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant with amethyst up to 54.00ct 14k gold 31.1 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold pendant set with an amethyst total approximately 54.00ct - 31.1 grams
Detailed description
dimensions of the pendant are 4.8 cm high by 3.3 cm wide
total weight: 3...
Category
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker Three Mechanism Kit" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon "O-Ring" timeless signature pieces have been appreciated since 1992 for their symbolic and aesthetic appeal. This kit includes one "O-Ring Choker Three Mechanism", one ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Fancy Link Gate Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gate Bracelet
15ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
Introducing a stunning 15-carat yellow gold gate bracelet, a captivating piece that embodies the elegance of the Edwardian era. ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Engraved Precious Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Very fine antique Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold engraved precious red coral cross
19th century
Exquisitely engraved rich red coral cross pendant mounted in beautifully detailed 1...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Mustard Seed Religious Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm for a charm bracelet.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
With a mustard seed beneath a glass hemisphere.
Engraved to the reverse "If ye have faith as a grain of mu...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Stamped, Large Victorian, Swallow Engraved Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped*
Circa 1880
*THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Presenting a stunning 9ct rose gold Victorian locket, a remarkable piece t...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Lapis Crescent Moon Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A lapis lazuli pendant featuring a 10k gold crescent moon with a diamond star atop a lapis backdrop mounted in 14k gold. This night sky pendant was created by welding the head of an...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 10k Gold
Chanel necklace 1990s in very good condition
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Necklace golden Chanel with chain and pendant
Rue de Cambon
Vintage collectible item in excellent condition
41 long
Mesh width 1
7x7 medal
Category
1990s Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Antique 1920s Yellow Gold, Diamond & Garnet Teardrop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Drop Earrings
9ct & 15ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1920s
Step back in time with these exquisite handmade earrings, a stunning testament to the artistry of the 1920s. Craft...
Category
Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond & Ruby Flower Brooch Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Elegance from an Iconic Heritage Brand
This exquisite vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch captures the refined elegance of botanical design, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold wi...
Category
20th Century Italian Reconstruction Era Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamonds Trinity Ring 150th Anniversary Limited Edition 49 US 5.0
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier Trinity Ring ( 150th Anniversary Limited Edition )
Stones: 3 diamonds
Metal: 18K Yellow / Rose / White Gold
Ring Size: 49 US SIZE 5.0 UK SIZE J 1/4
Internal D...
Category
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Open Frame Boat Shape Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1910
Makers Mark H W Ltd
Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian ring, beautifully crafted in rich 18ct gold. Its unique bo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
9ct Gold, Edwardian Star Set Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Hallmarked Chester 1907
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bangle
9ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarked Chester 1907
Makers Mark T & C
Step into elegance with this exquisite 9ct yellow gold Edwardian bangle. Featuring a beautifully ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Opal & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring
14ct Gold
Circa 1920s
This exquisite antique ring, crafted in the 1920s, showcases a captivating arrangement of five oval-shaped fiery opals, elegantly interspe...
Category
Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Art Nouveau Three Stone, Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Nouveau Ring
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
Experience the elegance of a bygone era with this stunning Art Nouveau statement ring. It features an exquisite open-work des...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Double Rope Love Knot Bracelet #21785
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver double rope love knot bracelet by Tiffany & Co.
This vintage Tiffany & Co bracelet features 2 twist ropes with a knot at the center featuring both a smooth polished ...
Category
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond, Carved Green Onyx Scarab Amulet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco period 18K white gold, diamond, carved green onyx scarab amulet ring
Circa 1920
This beautiful ring features a vibrant, finely carved emerald green onyx scarab surround...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring wth rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k yellow gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with platinum ring set with rose diamonds up to 1.00ct – G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 – EU 17.5(55)
detailed description:
The top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide and ...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Rope Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
Introducing a stunning 18ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Ring, showcasing a fabulous rope-effect design that captures the essence of timel...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Saphiret Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Highly Unusual Victorian Gold Saphiret Solitaire Ring from the late 19th Century set in 14k gold. High crown setting on main saphiret crystal stone. Unusual to find this color change...
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Coral Bangle Bracelet
Located in Portland, England
A gorgeous antique Victorian salmon coral beaded yellow metal bangle bracelet. The bangle has three rows of beautiful coral beads and it measures 1.5cm in width. Coral symbolises pro...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
The ring features a central rose cut diamond (5,50X5.65mm), weighing approx. 0.50cts, surrounded by a halo of 12 sma...
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Moonstone Festoon Necklace of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique festoon necklace (circa 1900) comprised of bezel set orthoclase moonstones set in 10k gold.
The piece measures 14.5 inches long wi...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Moonstone, 10k Gold
Antique Ring natural Tourmaline Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø5.5 /3g
Located in SE
Old Swedsih Toi et Moi Ring hand - made ca. 1920s - 1930s.
Fragmented Swedish hallmarks, 18K.
Top of the crown in White Gold. Two claw set natural Green and Rose Pink Tourmalines...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Style 18K Yellow Gold Ochre Glass Baronet Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Georgian style 18K yellow gold ochre glass intaglio Baronet signet ring
Substantial, fine quality 18K yellow gold Baronet signet ring with a very unusual intagli...
Category
19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold and Silver Gilt Coral and Pearl Locket
Located in Portland, England
A lovely Victorian 9ct gold locket decorated with seed pearls and coral. The central 9ct gold panel has a floral motif accented with lustre pearls and subtle coral. A similar floral ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Silver
3 Blue Sapphire Oval Cabs Gold Diamonds Pear Shape Baroque Pearls Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Blue Sapphires 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center,...
Category
1990s Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18ct White Gold 0.78ct Total Diamond, Engagement Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Ring
18ct White Gold
Circa 1920s Diamonds
Introducing a stunning 18ct white gold stamped engagement ring featuring brilliant cut sto...
Category
Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Bochic Curated Antique Roman Ring From Afghanistan 18k Solid Gold & Old Agate
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated Antique Roman Seal Ring From Afghanistan 18k Solid Gold & Old Agate
This is the kind of ring you see in a Museum
Roman Solid Gold Ring ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Design 18ct Gold, Cornflour Blue Sapphire & Diamond Triple Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Trilogy Ring
18ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarked London 1979
Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold vintage trilogy ring, a stunning piece from the 197...
Category
Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Star Set Ruby & Pearl Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1884
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring
15ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarked Chester 1884
Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian Gypsy ring, crafted in 15ct yellow gold. The stunning design features a b...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Genuine Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Gold Diamonds Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 Lapis Lazuli round buttons with small round turquoise cabs in the center,middle parts in white gold,small blue round sapphires, 24 round full cut diamonds,blue enamel,2 genuine Tu...
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Miriam Haskell Abalone Seashell Resin Coral Branch Choker Necklace c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Miriam Haskell Abalone shell coral resin beaded choker necklace c 1960s
The unique rare necklace is designed with an abalone seashell pendant
The seashell pendant is embellished wit...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Brass
Antique Moonstone and Diamond Ring of Silver Topped 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique filigree ring (circa 1890) features three orthoclase moonstones with rose cut diamonds, mounted in silver topped 14k gold.
The face of the ring measures 0.9 inches by 0...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond & Seed Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings
18ct Gold & Platinum
Circa 1910
Discover a stunning pair of Edwardian-era earrings that encapsulate the elegance and artistry of the time. Fashioned...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 2.36 Carat Solitaire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 2.36 carats solitaire diamond 18k yellow gold platinum engagement ring, circa 1950.
The 2.36 carat diamond is a transitional cut round brilliant diamond, It is set in a fou...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Topaz, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a big central topaz surrounded by diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds.
This ring was totally handmade by Italian...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14K Art Nouveau Blue Flash Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating from the early 20th century, this enchanting Art Nouveau ring showcases a luminous blue-flash moonstone elegantly framed by a sculpted laurel leaf border with fleur-de-lis sho...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
1942 Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 7 / 2 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with plain band and carved acanthus leaves on the shoulders featuring a claw set lab made Ruby oval cut 11 mm x 7 mm x 4.6 mm deep / ca. 3ct.
Swedish hallmarks, 18K , date...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Opal and Demantoid Snake Stick Pin
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A miniature work of art by Tiffany & Co, this exquisitely crafted stick pin features a sinuous snake set with vibrant apple green demantoid garnets, slithering up the side of a glowi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage faux coral beaded bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• faux coral / molded celluloid
• gold tone clasp
• vintage beaded bracelet
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Circa 1900 Hallmarked, 3 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmark Date Letter- h Circa 1903-1907
This exquisite Edwardian trilogy ring is crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold, embodying the elegance and crafts...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Victorian Micro Mosaic Swan Portrait Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Mosaic Pendant
9ct Gold
Circa 1870
Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite Early Victorian handmade micro mosaic pendant ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold, 0.20ct Diamond Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring
18ct White Gold Stamped
Circa 1920s
Step back in time with this stunning 1920s engagement ring, crafted from luxurious 18ct white gold. This unique piece show...
Category
Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.