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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Georgian
Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue"
Located in Wailea, HI
Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue" Behold the stunning Estate Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond Ring - a masterpiece of luxury jewelry that will...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Eye-clean Vivid Green Baguette Shape Emerald Ring Gem 0.71 Carat
Located in Bangkok, TH
An amazing quality and intense green color Russian Emerald in baguette shape which allows jewelers to create a unique piece of wearable art. This exceptional quality gemstone would m...
Category

2010s Russian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald

Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold One Oval Cut Ruby Weighing 1.08 Carats [Burmese bright with no imperfections visible t...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

0.43cttw Prong Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Ring 14k White & Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Chic and Trendy, ladies diamond ring. This ring features prong set round brilliant cut diamonds set on a circular pattern. Crafted in high polished 14k white gold with a 14K rose gol...
Category

2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Verdura Citrine Diamond Pearl Byzantine Long Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"Byzantine" long necklace, featuring a single-strand comprised of polished citrine beads accented by gold beads, silver and diamond pierced beads, and cultured pearls. 18k yellow go...
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2010s Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

GILIN 18 Karat White Gold 14.14 Carts Classic White Diamond Necklace
Located in Central, HK
Glamour drops collection - glamour is a sense of luxury , GiLIN 's master craftsmen have set the white diamonds at different angles to form a beautiful necklace with different size d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

18ct Rose Gold Cognac & Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
With a leaf design to it, this ring is set in 18carat Rose Gold and weighs 3.5grams. This ring features 1 RBC Cognac (C1 C2 Vs) weighing 0.42carat and 2 Diamonds (IJ vs-si) weighing ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chinese Immortal Ring Carved Coral Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed carved coral ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Carved coral measures 24.5mm x 20mm. The coral is in very good condition and free of crack...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine and Blue Topaz Reversed Pear Stud Earrings Set in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
These gorgeous Citrine and Blue Topaz Reversed Pear Stud Earrings are crafted from the finest material and adorned with dazzling citrine and blue topaz where blue topaz improves comm...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Opal 9.14 Carat Diamonds Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Honeycombs Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 9.14 Carat Diamonds Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Honeycombs Ring This ring is full of sweeteness!!! Yellow honeycombs of 18K Gold meets with multicolor confeture of Yellow, P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold

9 Karat Rose Gold Natural Citrine Cocktail Ring Handcratfed in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
9 Karat rose gold ring with oval cut citrine. Ovol citrine is 18x12 millimeters / 0,708x0,472 inches- US size 5 1/2 / Italy size 11 / Franch size 51 / Can be resized. The ring is ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold

JR Rose Cut Diamond Dangling Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR Rose cut Diamond Dangling Ring 18 Karat White Gold Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our eccentric Dangling diamond ring is an absolute s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cabochon Amethyst Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cabochon amethyst and yellow gold flower brooch circa 1960. Love it because it caught your eye and we are here to connect you with b...
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified 0.92 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Dubai, UAE
If you want something unique and for convenient price so Padparadscha sapphire diamond ring is right for you. Padparadscha sapphire is one of the rarest gemstones of the world. Suns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold

Cartier 1895 1.03 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A radiant cut engagement ring made, signed and numbered by Cartier. Part of the 1895 Collection of Cartier. Set with a 1.03 carats radiant cut diamond center stone that GIA certified...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

9.98 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A gorgeous Zambian Emerald stone weighing 9.98 carats of an ideal colour and great lustre, completely transparent with very few naturally occurin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Set in 18carat yellow gold and weighing 9.8 grams, this ring features 85 Baguette Cut Diamonds weighing 0.42carat in total. The ring size is an M.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 8.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cherry Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC .This lovely 18 karat white gold cherry brooch is meticulously set with round Rubies for the fruit & round Diamonds for the stem. The cherry...
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Statement Open Gold Links and Pave Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Lock Open Polished Gold Links and Diamond Band Ring. Featuring a link Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.13tcw. Hand crafted in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

IDL Certified 10.88 Carat Minor Oil Brazilian Emerald
Located in Dubai, UAE
Gorgeus Brazil Emerald with unbelievable inner world. Brazilian Emerald is a vibrant rich green variant of Emerald. Weight - 10.68 carat Measurements...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald

Vintage Alhambra Clover Mother of Pearl MOP Clip and Post Gold Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Hand-Crafted Alhambra Clover Mother of Pearl MOP Gold Earrings. Featuring lustrous, creamy white Mother of Pearl Hand...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Rectangular Art Deco Style Watch w Crocodile Strap by Waltham, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 9" total length - Rolled gold plate - Dark brown Crocodile leather strap - Mechanical movement - By Waltham - Circa 1940s - Estate acquired - Good vintage co...
Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold carved flower earrings studs. 3 petal flower earrings. Yellow sapphire 14k gold earrings. Flower gold earrings. White flower wedding earrings. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 1.2 ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 9k yellow gold creole hoop earrings
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous pair of vintage gold creole style hoop earrings. Medium sized lightweight hoops with an engraved design. They are hollow so nice and lightweight making them easy to we...
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Love Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of Cartier Love earrings in 18 karat white gold. These classic Cartier earrings feature the iconic Love Design, with a polished finish crafted in 18 karat white gold with pos...
Category

2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring with Lapis Lazuli and Diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a lapis lazuli and a pear cut diamond 0.07 crt F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25 (54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine 1.00 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Bar Pendant 18 Karat
Located in US
Fine Colombian Green Emerald Solitare Bar Pendant 18K Yellow Gold (White gold also available) Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Oval Cut 1.00 Ct ( Five oval cut emerald ) Excellent Cla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Amey 18k Gold, "Sleeping Beauty" Turquoise and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
The “Blue Angels” were designed and hand crafted by multi award-winning jeweller Paul Amey in Australia. Stamped with his registered makers mark and precious metal marks, the “Blue Angels” ring...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

JR 2.27 Carat Diamond Briolette Dangling Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 2.27 Carat Diamond Briolette Dangling Ring 18 Karat yellow Gold Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our eccentric Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper. it has 13...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage sterling silver curb link chain necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely vintage sterling silver flat curb link chain necklace. Crisp flat curb links really make this chain stand out whilst at the same time making it incredibly easy and comforta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Braided 18K gold ring 'Helioro by Kim' WEMPE, set with 36 diamonds,
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality gold ring "Helioro BY KIM" from the world-famous jeweler and jewelery manufacturer WEMPE, set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds. Seamlessly b...
Category

2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18k White Gold Serpenti Viper Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper band ring crafted in polished 18 karat white gold. The serpentine design coils around the finger in a flexible wrap style. Polished tapered serpenti sections open at the ends to allow the ring to be worn by various finger sizes. Fits approximate US finger sizes of 6-7.5 (Bvlgari's "medium" size). Signed 'Bvlgari AU 750 Made In Italy M' with serial number and Italian gold mark. Ring is accompanied by original satin Bvlgari ring box...
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2010s Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dog Chain Link Bracelet with Round Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bracelet. With slightly oval links and a round pendant disk-shaped charm. The charm is not engraved. Great Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century...
Category

20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Turquoise Keshi Pearl 14 Karat Gold Necklace Triple Strand
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Turquoise and Keshi Pearl triple strand Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The natural mined Turquoise are pear shaped and round with wonderful Sleeping Beauty col...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

25.01 Carats Cushion cut Aquamarine Tennis Bracelet Sterling Silver Grandma Gift
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully handcrafted Cushion Cut Aquamarine Tennis Bracelets, designed with love, including handpicked luxury gemstones for each designer piece. Grab the spotlight with this exqui...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Turquoise Alhambra Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Hand-Crafted 1” Flat Turquoise Gold Pendant Necklace. Featuring a Fabulous Turquoise encased in a delicately Hand-crafted 18K White Gold frame. The ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.10 Carat Natural Rubies and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in 18K White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold featuring 5.10 Carats of Calibrated Ruby and 0.23 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gem...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. HardWear Sterling Silver Ball Bead Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. HardWear Sterling Silver Ball Bead Bracelet Metal: Sterling silver Weight: 18.67 grams Width: 10mm Length: 7 inches Retail: $525 USD
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Orange Sapphires Diamonds 18K Rose Gold Earrings Made In Italy By Botta Gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Rose Gold 18k Earrings with 10 Orange Sapphires 2.90 ctw and 12 Diamonds 0.50 ctw Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli. It is stamped with t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Skull ring with blue sapphires.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Skull ring with blue sapphires. 14k gold scull ring. Halloween ring gift. Blue sapphire ring. Skeleton Ring. Open Skull ring. Gothic ring. Metal: 14k solid gold. Color: white and y...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier 18k White Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier Maillon Panthere ring with round brilliant-cut diamonds set halfway around in polished 18k white gold. 35 round brilliant-cut diamonds we...
Category

2010s French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Sapphire and Diamond Line Tennis Bracelet Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful contemporary diamond and sapphire line bracelet set in 18k white gold. The bracelet is composed of a grand total of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds and 24 square cut vib...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Gilded Fish Figural Earrings by Hanae Mori, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Extremely rare - Each earring measures 1" x 1" - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - Made in Paris - By Hanae Mori (signed on verso of one earring) - Circa...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Natural SI/HI Baguette Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Natural SI/HI Baguette Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet crafted in lustrous 14 Karat Yellow Gold. Each facet of this bracelet exudes so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross Necklace. Simple everyday cross. Marquise cross pendant. Gol...
Category

2010s European Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Finished Tiffany Blue Dial, 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Honeycomb Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Honeycomb Bracelet. Heavy and substantial. This piece is not signed but the necklace that matched it was signed. It is 7....
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Signature 14K Gold and Kunzite Cuff Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
We paired this 14k gold vintage cuff bracelet with an 18.75 carat pale pink kunzite stone, transforming it into a one-of-a-kind piece. The cuff is elegant and streamlined with striat...
Category

1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 10.65 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a GIA Certified 10.65 carat radiant cut diamond center stone, K Color and Si1 in Clarity. Set on an intricate double shank design that merges into a single shank half way ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1960s Georges L’Enfant 18k gold bracelet
Located in Malmö, SE
From France’s most revered goldsmith. The intricately woven links of a Georges L’Enfant bracelet are recognizable at once. The highly skilled gold master spun art from gold, creatin...
Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Bangle Set of 3: In Gold Tone, White, & Black Resin With CC Logo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful, vintage Chanel set was released as part of the Autumn 2010 collection. Fabricated from Gold Tone brushed metal and resin. Each of the three bracelets is embossed with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Cartier Solitaire 1895 Platinum Radiant Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Rome, IT
This is a Cartier Solitaire 1895 Platinum Rectangular Radiant Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, weighing 5.5 grams and sized at 5.25 (French 50). The centerpiece is a remarkable...
Category

2010s French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2.96 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Natural Mozambique Stone AIGS Certified
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.96 carats Dimensions 11.49x6.83x4.38 mm Treatment none Origin Mozambique Clarity VVS Shape Oval Cut Oval Behold the mesmerizing beauty of this 2.96 carats Paraiba Tou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Hook & Loop Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. ring. In sterling silver & 18 karat yellow gold. In a stylized hook & loop buckle or clasp configuration. Marked to the shank Tiffany & Co. / 925 / 750. Simp...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Hoop Earrings and Topaz Briolette Charms in 14k Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Topaz huggy hoop earrings. Danity hoops in 14k gold. 2 ways wearrable earrings. Topaz Briolette Drop Hoop Earrings in 14k Gold. Hoop earrings and topaz briolette charms. Gold huggy h...
Category

2010s Russian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Stuart Crystal Silver and Gold Earrings, Georgian, c. 1650.
Located in Aspen, CO
Stuart Crystal silver and gold earrings, c. 1650, Georgian, (King George the Second). These Stuart Crystals, square cut with soft corners, are set in silver with gold wire -which we...
Category

1650s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 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 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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