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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Late Victorian
Style: Early Victorian
Style: High Victorian
Antique 1920 Yellow Gold 14K Curb Bracelet Polychrome Octagonal Citrine
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This substantial antique gold curb bracelet is set with six octagon cut citrines in different colours. We see two different kinds of yellow, two different kinds of brown, orange and ...
Category
1880s European High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold Victorian, Curb Link Turquoise & Pearl Bracelet, Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet
15ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Introducing an exquisite 15ct yellow gold Victorian bracelet that exudes timeless elegance. This stunning piece features...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Fob
9ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
CHAIN SOLD SEPARATELY
This exquisite 9ct rose gold Victorian seal fob boasts a tall gold structure with ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Crystal Ring Victorian style Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crystal Setting Ring with Text: Holy 14k Gold Plating and Black Enamel
Ring with black Enamel, inspired by Victorian Age, Memento Mori
Designer: J Dauphin
HOLY – Set Apart for the...
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian cabachon Garnet Memorial Ring with Black Enamel
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Mourning Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked London 1844
Makers Mark S R
Beautiful Victorian Mourning Ring. Set with Natural Seed Pearls & a Cabochon Foil Backed Gemstone- Poss...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Gold Filled Etched and Engraved Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Gold Filled Etched Bangle from the late 19th Century. Hollow construction with etched and engraved patterns around a central cartouche with initial (E or Y?). Nice p...
Category
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Victorian Heart Pendant of Gold and Enamel
Located in Stamford, CT
Striking in contrast this two sided heart pendant of gold and dark enamel displays a gold Rose of Shannon on the face. The gold and engraving are exquisite quality echoing the meanin...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian cluster ring. Set with a natural ruby centre & a cluster of nat...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch from the late 19th Century. Set in a heavy sterling hand made mount with genuine coral cabochons, seed pearls and faux ruby pastes. 1.5" ...
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Early 1900s Hungarian Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Silver
Antique Victorian / Etruscan Revival Gold-Filled Bypass Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian gold-filled bracelet.
In the Etruscan Revival style.
With one lion's head terminal and one terminal with engraving and applied wire decoration & granulatio...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Handmade Natural Rose and Bolshevik Cut Diamond
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This antique cluster ring from the 1900s is a stunning example of craftsmanship and elegance. Made of 18-karat pink gold, the ring features a handmade setting that holds a combinati...
Category
Early 1900s European Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Scottish Malachite Serpent Pins
Located in Stamford, CT
The unique vibrant green color of malachite is beautiful set in the gold or heavily gold cased setting of these cloak pins. Malachite has natural back stripes in the stone. When gold...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Malachite, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Fancy Figaro Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This is an exquisite Victorian fancy figaro link bracelet made of 15ct yellow gold. Its unique design and intricate craftsmanshi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Shamrock pendant necklace, Brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is simply an impeccable antique piece, a real heirloom piece stacked with beauty and symbolism.
The shamrock can be removed and worn as a brooch and has a removable brooch fitt...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Boulder Opal Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This ring features a boulder opal set in an 18k gold mounting. It was created from an antique stickpin head and an antique band, dating to 1890.
The face of the ring measures 0.5 in...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
18ct Gold French Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond, Enamel & Pearl Brooch/Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Brooch/Pendant
18ct Gold French
Circa 1850
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Step back in time with this stunning Early Victorian-era brooch, meticulously crafted to showc...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Citrine Nugget Apatite Cartouche Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Rosalie Necklace.
The history of perfume during the Regency and Victorian Eras is a fascinating subject and this delicate necklace pays homage to the creativity and workmanship of that time.
A Victorian teal scent bottle (c. 1900) encased with gilt ormolu is the focal point of this remarkable necklace and has set the preference for the color-way. Sparkling faceted citrine nuggets, ranging in shades of dark and light, repeat the elegant gold persona of the romantic gilded cartouche encasement. Rich gold citrine nuggets have been intercepted with stations of jewel-toned teal apatite and freshwater pearls which repeat the magnificent coloring of the glass found in the Victorian chatelaine scent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Figaro Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Lovely, Victorian yellow gold, figaro link bracelet. Features a bolt ring clasp fastening.
Measures Approx Length 8 1/8 Inches...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian era black silk ribbon fob with a gilt compass.
The long black silk fob is sleek with rich gilt end caps and a chain length suspended from the bottom.
The...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Faceted Oval Garnet Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Ring
15ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Makers Mark E V
Introducing a stunning 15ct yellow gold Victorian ring with a fancy signet-style design. This e...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Serpent Ring Emerald Marquis Snake White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serpent Ring Emerald Marquis Snake White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style
J DAUPHIN "Eternal Renewal" made in bronze inspired by the Victorian age
Hand made in Los Angeles
The serpent...
Category
2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
Victorian Snake Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k. This delightful Victorian snake bracelet features a handmade flexible body and a head set with ruby eyes. Snake bracelets were the height of fashion in the ancient ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian cluster ring. Set with an oval, faceted, natural ruby centre & ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold ~3.65CTW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold ~3.65CTW
This Victorian ring features a ~3.5carat oval blue sapphire set in 14k yellow gold. The rich, velvety blue o...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1900.
The piece features round cut amethyst and seed pearls.
Weight: 4.04g
Size: 17.25 (US 7)
IMPORTANT: please...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Biedermeier Garnet Bracelet, circa 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
Biedermeier garnet bracelet around 1830
Silver-plated garnet gold bracelet, densely set with three rows of Bohemian garnet stones. 162 gemstones give this bracelet a noble glow of by...
Category
1830s German Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful Victorian snake pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880.
The piece features:
- blue paste
- rubies
- rose cut diamonds
Has a trombone clasp.
Serpents were ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Tiara Necklace, Circa 1900, 45.62 Carats
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond and silver-upon-gold tiara necklace, set with Edwardian cut and old cut diamonds, in silver millegrain edged rub over settings and old-cut diamonds grain set folia...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Violin Brooch Birmingham 1892 Hallmark
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian novelty brooch is designed in the shape of a violin. It is created out of sterling silver. The body of the violin is decorated with engraved flowers an leaves. On the ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Victorian blue enamel guilloche locket, 18k round photo holder pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian enamel locket pendant in 18 karat gold. Napoleon III period medallion pendant decorated with guilloché blue enamel in a pattern of flower garlands and a laurel frieze. The ...
Category
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Enamel
Victorian 18 carat Gold Diamond and Bulls Eye Banded Agate Locket
Located in Glasgow, GB
Antique Victorian 18 carat yellow gold memorial locket, featuring a bulls-eye banded agate set with six diamonds in a star formation, framed by a bead and rope design. The back of th...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Micro Mosaic cross pendant, Grand Tour
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Micro Mosaic cross pendant.
It is a large sized piece likely created for the tourist market when travel to Italy was very popu...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Victorian 18 Karat Gold TW 2.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing pair of Victorian lever-back earrings. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1860.
The piece features 2 old mine cut diamonds: 1.20ct and 1.30ct, G-H, P1. The gems hav...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Bangle
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bangle
18ct Gold & Silver Tested
Circa 1880
Fabulous, Victorian gold bangle. Beautifully handmade, with appropriately 0.65cts of natural diamonds- set in silver ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian / Early Edwardian Moonstone and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This romantic late Victorian/early Edwardian ring centers on a glowing heart-shaped cabochon moonstone outlined in glittering rose-cut diamonds. Hand fabricated in silver over 9K ros...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver
Splendid French Antique Victorian Drop Diamond Necklace (19th century).
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Splendid and exotic drop necklace consisting of a central pear cut diamond of 1,90 carats in addition to 136 rose-cut diamonds. Antique, Victorian period (19th century, 1870). Mounte...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Silver And Yellow Gold Pair Of Earrings.
Located in Firenze, IT
Featuring a line of round old-cut diamonds. Set in platinum and 18K yellow gold. System for pierced ears.
Length : 1.30 cm.
Gross weight: 1.90 gr.
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 14K Fancy Link Novelty Watch Chain and Fob with Elk Stag Deer Head
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This rare and ravishing articulated antique fancy link chain is destined to be your favorite necklace. Hand-fabricated in 14 karat gold, its crescent moon links move with effortless fluidity, catching the light with every move. At the center, a beautifully hand textured deer or elk head anchors a large locking swivel hook closure. From the underside, a short length of chain gracefully dangles a petite citrine spinner...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian 27 Inch Long Rolo Link Chain with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rolo Link Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1890
Makers Mark J G & S
This exquisite 9ct gold Victorian rolo link chain is a true masterpiece that will elevate any outfit....
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Crest Ring Signet Skull Memento Mori Style Emerald Unisex
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crest Ring Signet Skull Memento Mori Style Emerald Unisex
Made in Bronze
J DAUPHIN signature piece " Secret Doors"
This ring can be made in White or Yellow 14k Gold, Silver or Bron...
Category
2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Bronze
Antique Victorian/Aesthetic Movement Gold-Filled Architectural Watch Fob/Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique watch fob pendant or charm.
With an architectural gold-filled body.
With bezel-set glass cabochons and engraving throughout.
Having a fixed integral bail or jump ri...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked Chester 1897
Beautiful Victorian Ring. Set with Three Natural Rubies, Old Cut Diamonds & Pretty Carved Shoulders.
Wid...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Filigree Pendant with Pearls, Emeralds & Pink Topaz, ca. 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautiful antique pendant is a refined elegance and meticulous craftsmanship of the mid-19th century. Likely originating from England around 1850, this piece is created in 14 ka...
Category
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold
A late Victorian diamond tiara/necklace in a case
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, consisting of four openwork foliate design sections graduating from the centre, further foliate decorations between each section, the central moti...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Mid Victorian Day to Night Coral Drop Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
These romantic mid-Victorian day-to-night earrings swing and sway with a detachable coral tops that gracefully suspend a larger coral drop. Hand fabricated in 18 karat gold, these lo...
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1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 14k Gold & Sardonyx Carved Shield Signet Ring with Seed Pearl Halo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, sardonyx, and seed pearl ring.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
With a carved sardonyx cameo shield device surrounded by a halo of seed pearls.
Simply a wonderful si...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Necklace with turquoise and old mine cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with 18k gold with 835 silver middle section set with turquoise and old mine cut diamond 1.50 ct F/G SI - 40 cm
Detailed description
the necklace is 40 cm ...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18kt Gold Blood Stone Fox Watch Fob Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A truly remarkable and one-of-a-kind piece, this Victorian watch fob pendant is crafted in 18kt solid gold and showcases exquisite 3D artistry. Featuring a stunning pair of intricate...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring
18ct Yellow & White Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Introducing an exquisite Victorian ring, crafted in 18ct gold, showcasing a stunning triple daisy cluster ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Snake Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian snake ring. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features ruby. Circa 1900.
Weight: 4.15g
Size: 16.25 (US 5.75)
IMPORTANT: please ask about the p...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Late 19th C Old Cut Diamond Earrings 2.95 Carats - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Elegantly hand fabricated in gleaming 14k rose gold in the late 19th century, these delightful ear drops hold a beautifully matched pair of scintillating old cut diamonds, together w...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond, star set, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era Sapphire and Diamond bangle in 9ct yellow gold.
It is on the chunky side for this style of bangle which is a nice feature, it has a star set face wi...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bracelet with coral beads 14k yellow gold clasp 22.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold clasp with three rows of coral bracelet - 20 cm
detailed description:
The clasp is 1.9 cm wide and 3.0 cm long
The coral bracelet is approximately 1.5 cm wide and ...
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald White Diamond Snake Ring Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald White Diamond Snake Ring Victorian Style Bronze J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN "Gypsy Wisdom" Made in Bronze with Emerald on the head and White Diamond eyes
The serpent, or snake, is...
Category
2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Bronze
Antique Turquoise dagger brooch, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique Turquoise Kukri dagger brooch.
Modelled as the decorative traditional Kukri style Indian dagger in 9ct yellow gold it is set to the ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Cabochon Filigree Comb
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Cabochon Filigree Comb from the 1880's. Hand made gilt wirework set with genuine coral cabochons. Set on a hinged comb base. Lovely size and design. 1880's Ita...
Category
1880s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
Victorian Orange Spessartine Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Victorian Orange Spessartine garnet and diamond coronet cluster ring in silver and 18kt yellow gold.
Centrally set with an oval mixed cut spessartite fiery burnt-orange glow, measu...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Cut Steel butterfly hair comb
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era hair comb.
It is a two pronged celluloid hair comb in a yellow shade.
The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Cut Steel
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.
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