Jewelry & Watches
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-17th Century Burmese Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Gold
Early 18th Century British George I Antique Jewelry & Watches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18th Century French Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Jewelry & Watches
17th Century Dutch Antique Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
18th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Silver
Late 18th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
18th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
18th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
18th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Early 18th Century Unknown Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 10k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow 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 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.