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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Georgian
7.40 Carats Pear Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Big Ring In 14K White Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
This beautiful ring features IGI Certified 3 Carats [1.50 Carats x 2 Pieces] Pear Shape Natural Diamonds with Surrounding diamonds are Round Brilliant Cut weighing 4.40 Carats In Hal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Georgian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Diamond Ring .40ct Rose Cut Original 1800's Antique 14K Gold Sz 7.75
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original 1800's-1830's Georgian Antique Diamond Ring .40ct Rose Cut 14K Yellow Gold Genuine Rose Cut Natural Mined Diamonds Genuine Antique Ring...
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1810s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Elizabeth Locke Coin Button Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large ELIZABETH LOCKE Coin Button Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Large Coin Button Earrings by Elizabeth Locke feature a pair of large Coins, inspired by the Ancient Greek and Romans, ...
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Mourning Ring With Black Enamel 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
Mourning ring, 19th century, probably Matthew Govett, created rings of this style in gold for a range of people in society., circumferential black inscription band with date 1810, 4....
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1810s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Enamel

Silver Ring With A Gold Coloured Jewish Menorah
Located in Firenze, IT
Silver ring with a gold coloured jewish menorah. Period: 18th century Dimensions: 1,7 mm, 9,2 gr. Condition: good Size 7 3/4
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Noble Irish 'Cole' Family Coat of Arms Signet Ring Earl's Ring
Located in London, GB
A large, heavy gold Irish noble signet ring, set with a carnelian intaglio depicting the coat of arms of the aristocratic Cole family. The stone would have originally been set into a...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique 1760 Sentimental Rose Cut Diamond Ring Silver Gold Pansy Engraving
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sentimental diamond ring was created in the 18th century. Five old cut diamond roses are mounted in silver onto a gold ring engraved at the back. Each diamond is engraved on its...
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1760s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring Large 19th Century Antique Seal Ring
Located in London, GB
A large antique English Georgian era gentleman’s gold signet ring, circa 1830. In the centre there is a flat-cut and bezel-set octagonal carneli...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Carnelian, Gold

Antique Portrait Enamel, Gold and Rose cut Diamond locket Pendant, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi-color portrait enamel portraying a neo classical scene of a cherub resting on a font as water luxuriously flows out. This fine scene is accented with 5 rose cut diamo...
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1860s American Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

18th Century Micro Mosaic brooch of a Bird and a Bee, circa 1795-1825.
Located in Aspen, CO
Late 18th Century to early 19th century Micro Mosaic brooch depicting a bird on a branch eyeing an approaching bee all within a intricate mosaic double border. The mosaic is in fin...
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1810s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Georgian Rose Diamond and Pearl Pendant Earrings in Silver-Topped Gold
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Georgian period diamond and pearl earrings, the pendants comprised of articulated half pearls in pear-shaped rose diamond surrounds suspended from quatrefoil rose d...
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1830s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Prague Antique Three Pearl Stud Button Set with Original Box 14kt 12371
Located in New York, NY
Prague Antique Edition 5.8mm Natural Cultured pearls 12mm circular disc 14kt gold Each stud 1.4 grams.
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Early 20th Century Georgian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Knot Rope Glow Mesh Swirl Twist Dome Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Knot Rope Glow Mesh Swirl Twist Dome Round Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gold plated styl...
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1960s German George V Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Ancient Roman Carved Red Jasper Gryllus Signet Ring Antique Georgian
Located in London, GB
An ancient Romano-British carved jasper intaglio dating from the 2nd to 3rd century AD, set in a later gold mount dating from the late 18th century. The intaglio is intricately carve...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jasper

Antique Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Amethyst Brooch Earrings Silver Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl amethyst quartz foliate pendant/brooch and drop earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, late 1800s, in a fitted ca...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver

Late Georgian/Early Victorian 18 Karat Gold & Turquoise Muff Chain
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine and detailed late Georgian/early Victorian muff chain crafted from 18 karat yellow gold. The chain which dates to the first half of the 19th century comprises of delicate belc...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Antique Georgian Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a six-piece estate that escaped the Nazi invasion of Vienna, Austria in 1938. We'd be happy to share more of the story with anyone who has legitimate purchasing interest. If you are interested in the other five pieces as well, we'll offer a 10% discount. We would love to know this whole collection went to a good home together. Get in touch and we'll send you the links to all the pieces. This authentic antique Georgian riviere necklace...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 12 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 12 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, firey and sparkly Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.) Very good condition keeping with age Georgian Garnet jewellery...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, Gold

Georgian 19K Gold Undulating Snake Fob with Crown Intaglio
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1800, this incredible Georgian fob is an antique treasure over two centuries old. The three-sided triangular fob is made of banded agate carved with a five-point crown used as ...
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Agate, Gold

Georgian Varied Cut Steel Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
This Cut Steel brooch has telltale Georgian characteristics. Georgian era cut steel has a variety of cut steel bits held in place by rivets to the back brass plaque that has first be...
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1820s English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Cut Steel

Georgian Memorial Onyx Hair Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
This exquisite and remarkable brooch is a charming and elegant example of Georgian jewelry dating back to approximately 1830. The brooch measures 1.50 inches in diameter and is craft...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iberian Ring with Rose Cut Garnets, 9-12k, 1700s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind garnet ring dates back to the 1700s and was created in either Spain or Portugal. Featuring several smaller rose cut Garnets around a larger rose cut garnet, this r...
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16th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, 10k Gold

Estate 10ct Natural Round Diamonds Dome Bracelet 18kt Gold 12363
Located in New York, NY
10ct natural round diamonds bracelet Gorgeous hand made G-H Color Vs-2 clarity. 18kt yellow gold 47.2 grams 10.1mm wide 6.2mm depth secure clasp 7 inches $40000 Appraisal Certificat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Early 1800s Cut Steel Statement Drop Antique Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
These beautiful and well preserved examples of cut steel jewellery date from the early 1800s. Condition Report: Very Good - Some darkening to the surface of some of the cut steel ...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cut Steel

Georgian 14k/Sterling Silver Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet 2ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond bracelet from the Georgian (ca1750) era! This fancy bracelet is comprised of 7 beautiful halo rose cut diamond links with 2 smaller belcher set rose cut diamond li...
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Mid-18th Century American Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian 1800 Antique Dangle Earrings In 15Kt Gold With 8.46 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian antique dangle drop earrings. Fabulous antique pair of dangle-drops earrings, created in England during the Georgian period, circa 1800. These diamonds earrings was careful...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ruby Petit Serpent Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Yellow gold and distressed silver ring. The body, wrapped in distressed silver scales with a yellow gold dorsal ridge, ends with a head that is paved with diamonds and animated with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian cut steel flower brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique late Georgian era cut steel flower brooch. This is a circular floral brooch with carefully hand crafted individual petals all made fr...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique 15ct Gold Georgian Cantanile Chain Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Triple Chain Bracelet 15ct Gold Circa 1850 Beautiful Georgian Gold Bracelet. Triple Fancy Link Chain Joined by a Gold Centre Square with Pretty Cantanile Detailing. In...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Jewellery Berlin Berlin Um 1820 – Berliner Eisen Schmuckset
Located in Berlin, DE
Sie haben hier die einzigartige Gelegenheit, ein originales Berliner Eisen Schmuckset bestehend aus Collier und Ohrringen zu erwerben. Es besteht aus gegossenem, geschwärztem Eisen. ...
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1820s German Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, Berlin Iron

Gold pansy pendant or brooch with diamond, citrine and amethyst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold pansy brooch or pendant set with three amethyst petals and two citrine petals on the sides, with a brilliant cut diamond at the heart of the flower French ass...
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1820s French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Necklace with pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.60ct - G/H - SI - 50 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 50 cm long and 1.0 mm wide....
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1880s Dutch Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Limoges Easter Egg Hunt Trinket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fun Limoges Easter Egg Hunt trinket box. It's a hand painted bell shaped box with a pair of angel wings and an egg hidden inside of the box. Signed "Elda Creations, peint ...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brass

Cigarette or Card Case 20th Century.
Located in Paris, FR
Large rectangular case in enameled gold. The panels of the case are embellished with translucent, royal blue enamel that reveals the intricate wave pattern in the gold underneath. Ea...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Enamel

Ruby Platinum Bouclier Ring by Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Platinum ring studded with an oval cut burmese rubis surrounded by diamonds and set on a white gold star. Details: Certified Burmese Ruby: 2.46 cts Diamonds : 0.56 cts 18k Yellow...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

La Dame Du Lac Grand Cœur Charm in 18k Yellow Gold by Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Yellow gold and distressed silver charm studded with an opal surrounded by diamonds, white sapphires and akoya pearls. Openable gold bail. Sold without the chain. Available with c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

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Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Cluster ring set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with silver ring set with rose cut diamonds 0.50ct L/M - SI/P - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75 (56) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide weight 10.9 g...
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1880s Dutch Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A single elongated oval faceted ruby possessing a rich red colour tone sits at the centre of the f...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.20ct Natural Fancy Brown Diamonds Heart Necklace 14kt Gold 12396
Located in New York, NY
2.20ct Natural Fancy Brown Diamonds Open Heart Necklace Vs-2 Clarity. 17 inch 14kt rose gold 4.6 grams Heart 20 x 17mm $4100 Appraisa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Purple Sapphire Serpent Ring in 18k Rose Gold by Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Rose gold and distressed silver ring. The body, wrapped in distressed silver scales with a rose gold dorsal ridge, ends with a head that is paved with diamonds and animated with rub...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

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Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Rose Gold

Georgian 18th Century Signet Ring with Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio of Hercules
Located in London, GB
A superb ancient Roman nicolo intaglio set in a late 18th century gold signet ring. Nicolo intaglios are a particular type of intaglio ma...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

AIR Sceau Ring in 18k White Gold by Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Gold and distressed silver ring. Rotating medallion : on the gold side are engraved Air signs (Libra, Gemini, Aquarius) and on the crystal rock, an eagle. Details: Rock Crystal & Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

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White Gold

Cosmogonie Joaillerie d'Hiver Ring in 18k White Gold by Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
White gold and distressed silver ring. Set with diamonds, yellow sapphires, garnets, and tsavorites. Rotating medallion: on the white gold are engraved zodiac signs and on the chal...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

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Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, White ...

Large 19th Century Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Medusa Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Georgian period 14K yellow gold onyx intaglio signet ring depicting Medusa. Early 19th Century The story of Medusa is one of the best known in Greek mythology. It is most ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bandeau Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Yellow gold and distressed silver ring studded with rose-cut diamonds. Details: 4 Diamonds: 0,2 cts 18k Yellow Gold : 2 g     Distressed Silver : 0,2 g  Made in France
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A single round faceted ruby sits slightly risen at the centre of the face and is circulated by an ...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green-Blue Indicolite Tourmaline 3.65 carat Ring with diamonds in 18K white gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of elegance: our 3.65 carat Green-Blue Indicolite Tourmaline ring. Crafted to perfection, this stunning piece features a stylish octagon-cut shape, accentuati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

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Indicolite, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

George V 9ct Rose Gold Albert Watch Chain, 1922
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George V 9ct mellow rose gold curb link albert watch chain, with sliding T-bar. Assay: - .375 (9 carat gold). Period: - Early 20th century. Date: - 1922. Maker: - B H Britton & Sons. Engraving: - None. Measurement: - 16 3/16 inches (41.1cm) from end to end. The links measures approximately 6.0mm (width). Weight: - 52.8 grams. Condition: - The 9ct albert chain...
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1920s British George V Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Hand Knitted 67.7 inches KT 9 Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb antique Georgian period chain is 1830 circa Rare example of hand knitted work made by solid 9KT yellow gold threads, beautiful workmanship, very different from all others...
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1830s Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Mira Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold by Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Gold and distressed silver cufflinks. Rotating spheres revealing a central diamond surrounded by diamonds. Details: 2 Central Diamonds: 0.46 cts, ø 4mm 24 Diamonds: 0.31 cts 18k Ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Camellia Crystal Layer Rose Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Rare to find. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. Size: 3.0 cm x 2.8 cm. Weight: 10.0 g. _ _ _...
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1980s German George V Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Gold Plate

Georgian Enamel Mourning Ring, English, circa 1781
Located in London, GB
Georgian 'urn' blue enamel mourning ring. Set centrally with a crystal covered rounded marquise shape plaque in a closed back rubover setting, enc...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Enamel

Tourmaline Serpent Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Yellow gold and distressed silver ring. The body, wrapped in distressed silver scales with a yellow gold dorsal ridge, ends with a head that is paved with diamonds and animated with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18K gold half hoop 5 diamond ring
Located in Versailles, FR
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm of the Georgian era with this captivating half-hoop diamond ring. It shows a radiant line of five rose-cut diamonds, meticulously foiled back and claw bezel set in silver, which is typical to the era. The shank of the ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold. The diamonds have a total estimated weight of approximately 0.65cts. These exquisite rose-cut diamonds, with their distinctive soft candlelight hue, exude a timeless beauty that modern diamonds rarely possess. The delicate foiling technique further enhances their appealing appearance, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of light and sparkle. The half-hoop design, a signature style of Georgian jewelry, is both elegant and versatile, allowing the ring to be easily stacked with other rings from your jewelry collection. (Another Georgian half hoop...
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18th Century French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Seventeenth Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval amethyst intaglio, depicting Apollo standing full length beside a column, with bow and arrow drawn, mounted in silver and gold, ring size 7 length 1.9cm, width 1.6cm Weight:...
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Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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

Antique 1825 15K Gold Ring Emerald Natural Oriental Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This bright Georgian was ceated in the 1820's. The ring is set with ten natural white oriental half pearls. The pearls are set in a grooved setting that follows the outline of the pe...
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1820s English George IV Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

RAF Silver & Guilloché Enamel Cigarette / Cigar Box, George V c1938. Gieves Ltd
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Rare & Important Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Box is in good condition, dating back to circa 1938 (George V) The box features an iconic RAF emblem (Royal Air Force) - wings, s...
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1930s English George V Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Juliet by Wallace Sterling Silver, Sugar & Creamer Set # 3700-2
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Juliet by Wallace Sterling Silver, Sugar & Creamer Set # 3700-2 Two-Piece Silver Set by Wallace Includes Sugar (w/Lid) and Creamer Total Weight = 857 grams Pieces are in Good Vintag...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

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Sterling 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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