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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Tie Pin 18k Y Gold 0.05 Carat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Tie Pin 18k Y Gold 0.05 Ct 7.20 mm M292 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl tie bar is made of gold...
Category

1990s Japanese Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Clip-on earring by Eduard Rambaud Paris, 2 parts with wood filling, gilded
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Long decorative ear clips signed Eduard Rambaud Paris consisting of a square gold-plated part with a drop hanging from it. Filled in with brown wood. Measurement: Full length 8 cm,...
Category

1990s French Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Bulgari Bvlgari Estate Engraveable Mens Cufflinks Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bulgari Bvlgari Estate Engraveable Mens Cufflinks Sterling Silver B4 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR C...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hattie Carnegie 4 row necklace with different beads and different colors, 1950s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Very decorative 4 row chain with different glass beads in different beige and red tones beads and ediffferent shapes. Nice closure in pink. Hattie Carnegie, born Henrietta Kanengei...
Category

1950s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Other

Andreas Mikkelsen Sterling Silver Ring with Hematite Center Stone
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Sterling Silver Bezel Set Hematite Split Shank at Bottom Ring Size 5.50 Total Mass = 20 grams Width & Length = 24mm x 19mm Gorgeous Gift!
Category

1990s Norwegian Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Hematite, Sterling Silver

Vintage gold YSL clips
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent vintage earrings : Collector piece Condition: very good Material : metal, triangular diamonds Model : clips Col...
Category

1990s Jewelry & Watches

Yves Saint Laurent Silver Earrings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Silver plated clip earrings with rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: 5 cm x 5.5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref nu...
Category

1990s French Artist Jewelry & Watches

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Twisted Small Brooch
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Twisted Small Brooch *Marked 97 *Made in France -It is approximately 1.5" x 1.75". -Very classic and beautiful -In a ver...
Category

1990s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches

John Hardy Estate Mens Pebble Cufflinks Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Mens Pebble Cufflinks Sterling Silver JH33 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING!! DETAILS St...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boucheron Diamond Clip Earrings, English, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Boucheron diamond clip earrings. A matching pair, each set to bottom with two drop shape old cut diamonds in open back claw settings, four in total with an approximate combined weigh...
Category

1950s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Estate Cufflinks 18k Gold + Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Cufflinks 18k Gold + Sterling Silver TIF331 These elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co Men's Cufflinks are made of sterling si...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rutilated Quartz and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Statement Pendant
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind 18 carat yellow gold pendant features a spectacular 25 x 19.5mm cushion shaped rutilated quartz mounted in a four double claw, open work mount. The pendant's bale ...
Category

1990s Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Diamond Gold Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This diamond encrusted 10K yellow gold pendent circa 1950 is the perfect timeless piece to add to your collection! Beautiful 10K gold is accompanied by 3 ...
Category

1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Chanel Resin Spring 1999 Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Resin brooch. Spring-Summer 1999 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: 9 cm x 6 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB57
Category

1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Yves Saint Laurent Flower Earrings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Gold metal clip earrings featuring a flower. Additional information: Dimensions: 3.5 W x 9 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref ...
Category

1990s French Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Bracelet Set with 10 marquise, 11 baguette and 393 round cut diamonds forming a flower motif set in platinum. Approximate Diamond Weight: 15...
Category

1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Bracelet
Diamond Bracelet
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John Hardy Estate Jaisalmer Belly Earrings with Omega Back 18k G Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic John Hardy Estate Jaisalmer Belly Earrings With Omega Back 18k G Sterling Silver JH42 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLI...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

David Yurman Authentic Estate Wheaton Prasiolite Pave Diamond Ring 7.5 Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Yurman Authentic Estate Wheaton Prasiolite Pave Diamond Ring 7.5 Silver 20 x 15 mm DY240 Retail: $1,599.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman ring is made of sterling silver...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Mikimoto Stained Glass Window Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Stained Glass Window Pendant Necklace by Mikimoto. With Beautiful Stained Glass Window Pendant Details: Length: 22" Pendant: 20mm x 53mm Weight: 11 grams Stamped Ha...
Category

1990s Asian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Lady's 18k Yellow Gold 1.80ct Diamond Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Stunning Solid 18k Yellow Gold Earrings 1.80ct Round diamonds Can be clip on or use a retractable post 23mm across top of earring 19.5 Grams total weight Good condition, some minor w...
Category

1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Gilded Metal Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Gilded metal brooch symbolizing the Eiffel Tower. Additional information: Dimensions: 5.5 cm x 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller R...
Category

1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Modern Italian White Gold and Diamond Necklace and Earclip Set
Located in New York, US
Necklace accented by round brilliant diamonds, accompanied by matching earclips. - Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 9.85 carats - Necklace inner circumference 16 inches ...
Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

David Yurman Estate Mens Cufflinks Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Yurman Estate Mens Cufflinks Sterling Silver DY131 Retail: $799.00 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.5 mm M270 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 8 Saltwater Akoya Cultured...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1990s Yellow Gold Tie Clip
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 9 karat yellow gold tie clip; part of our diverse men's jewellery collections This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage tie clip...
Category

1990s Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1996 Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set by UnoAErre
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, vintage 9 karat yellow gold necklace and bracelet jewelry set; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections This fine and impressive vintage chain has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The vintage necklace and bracelet set...
Category

1990s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Old European Diamond and Pearl Crescent Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Old European Diamond and Pearl Crescent Pin. This beautiful pin is crafted in 18k white gold. The pin has old euro diamonds and natural pearls alternating on t...
Category

1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Guilloche Brown Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Channel Band Stack Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features a recessed guilloche enamel channel fully around. Transparent medium brown in color - glossed over engraved grid pattern. With high polished white gold surround. T...
Category

1990s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

John Hardy Estate Cufflinks Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Cufflinks Sterling Silver JH14 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SH...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century 0.89 Carat Old European Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 0.81 carat total - I color with SI1 clarity. Prong set in basket and flanked by cathedral shoulders with bar set tapered baguettes. Weighing approximately 0.08 carat total - well matched to center. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. With maker's mark for Paul P...
Category

1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co Estate "Wave" Tie Pin Sterling Silver 2.7 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate "Wave" Tie Pin Sterling Silver 2.7 Grams TIF223 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING DETAILS Style: Wave Metal: Sterling Silver Weight: 2.7 Grams This Authentic Tiffany wave...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 2.28ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950's 2.28 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning,...
Category

1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 0.60 Carats Total Round Diamond and Red Enamel Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a vintage and beautiful brooch set in a red enamel leaf-like design and surrounded by 44 brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.60 carats total, F-G color and VS-SI in clarit...
Category

1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Button Style Logo Clip-on Earrings, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld gold-tone matte finish button style clip-on earrings featuring KL logo. Signed. Period: 1990s Condition: Excellent. Length: 4 cm Width: 4 cm ........Additional i...
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Hidalgo Vintage Guilloche Red Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features a recessed guilloche enamel channel fully around. Transparent medium red in color - glossed over engraved linear pattern. With high polished white gold surround. S...
Category

1990s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

John Hardy Estate Cufflinks Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Cufflinks Sterling Silver JH15 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SH...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paco Rabanne Gilded Metal Clip-on Earrings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Clip-on earrings in gilded metal. Additional information: Dimensions: 3.5 L cm (1.37" L) Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BO222
Category

1990s French Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Retro Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Band. This beautiful eternity band is crafted in platinum and features baguette diamonds goi...
Category

1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1950's Mid-Century 2.77 Carats Red Spinel Diamond Platinum Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut spinel weighing 1.52 carats - natural and vividly red in color. Surrounded by a double halo of diamonds. Inner halo is a floral cluster comprised of round brill...
Category

1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Barry Kieselstein Cord Women of the World Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Women Of The World Pin Brooch by Barry Kieselstein Cord. Details: Measurements: 30mm x 30mm Weight: 44.8 grams Stamped Hallmarks: B. Kieselstein Cord 1993 18k 750 *Fr...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel Green and Blue Gilded Metal Bracelet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Gilded metal bracelet paved with glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 13 cm (5.11") Opening: 2.5 cm (0.98") Width: 2...
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Estate Diamond Pearl Coral Onyx 18K Gold White Ibis Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
An ice breaker piece for all bird lovers! this brooch pendant is inspired by the American White Ibis, one of the most numerous wading birds in Florida. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, ...
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Sterling Silver 5.91 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Sterling Silver 6.73 mm 5.91 Grams M172 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl tie bar is made of sterling silver and has 1 Akoya Cul...
Category

1990s Japanese Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Transitional Cut 1.60 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers a round transitional cut diamond weighing 1.25 carat total - H color with VS1 clarity. Prong set in basket - flanked by cathedral shoulders with flush set bag...
Category

1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 2.55ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Engagement Ring, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950s 2.55 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This unusual 18 carat yellow gold ring features a wonderful cluster in the center made of 9 round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total approximate weight of 1.40ct, all claw set in o...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14.35ct Aquamarine and Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 14.35 carat aquamarine and 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stu...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

A Gold Turquoise, Onyx and Diamond Drop Earings
Located in New York, US
- Each composed of a pear-shaped cabochon and a round-shaped cabochon turquoise, a rectangular and emerald-shaped onyx and 2 single cut diamonds. - Diamonds weighing a total of ...
Category

1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold

Retro Gold 0.75 Carat Natural Round Ruby & Diamond Bee Pin Brooche, Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Bee Pin. The piece is set with 19 natural round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.75 carats, F-G in color and VVS-SI in clarity. Total weight is 4 grams.
Category

1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.10 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.10 carat diamond bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive vintage bracel...
Category

1990s Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.88 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.88 carat natural ruby and 0.70 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive vintage ruby ring...
Category

1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Kieselstein Cord Frog Emerald White Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Emerald Frog Pin Brooch by Barry Kieselstein Cord. Circa 1998 2 small round emeralds in the eyes. Details: Measurements: 22mm x 23mm Weight: 10.7 grams Stamped Hallma...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Vintage Retro Diamond Coral 18K Yellow Gold Flower Clip On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A nature's touch in these floral soft pink Natural Coral Earrings. These 1990's Crafted in 18K yellow gold, each set with a cabochon genuine Soft Pink Genuine Coral, measuring 17.5 ...
Category

1990s American Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

11.43 Carat Amethyst and 1.45 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 11.43 carat amethyst and 1.45 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive vintage amethyst pendant...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Harry S Bick Stickpin, Oval Monogram, 1950s
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 10kt yellow gold stickpin by Designer Harry S Bick. The 3/4 inch oval at the top of the pin appears to have monogram lettering, however, it appears as a scroll design. Weighs 1.6 grams. This lovely vintage stickpin...
Category

1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dangling Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dangling Diamond Earrings Set with round cut diamonds & 3 marquise cut diamonds hanging. Total carat weight approximately 5.50 cts all set in 1...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond

Chanel Earrings with Rhinestones and a Central Ornament
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Clip on gilded metal earrings decorated with rhinestones and a red glass paste cabochon. Additional information: Dimensions: 3.2 W x 3.5 H cm (1.25" W x 1...
Category

1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage French 0.75 Carat Emerald and 0.11 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 0.75 carat emerald and 0.11 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set 'frog' brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive frog vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum settings. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a frog with one hind leg outstretched. The eyes of the frog are each represented by an impressive platinum collet set Dutch cut diamond. The webbed front feet of the frog are ornamented with a total of eleven further pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The yellow gold body of the frog is embellished with seventeen impressive individually four claw set cabochon cut emeralds. The emerald brooch secures to the underside with a double hinged pin and push fit safety clasp. The impressive frog brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of the foot with the French mark for 18k gold (eagle's head) and the French fineness mark for platinum (dog's head); the pin fastening is hallmarked with the French maker's mark (HOB). This impressive emerald frog brooch...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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 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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