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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
2ct Oval Pink Natural Tourmaline Princess Ring
Located in Lanham, MD
The oval-cut pink candied tourmaline is the centerpiece, radiating warmth and sophistication. The delicate silver band complements the gemstone beautifully, making it a perfect choic...
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2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches

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Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Platinum

18k Turquoise ring, carved Sanskrit Intaglio
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K turquoise script ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vtg matte gold modernist clip on earrings designer runway
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.75" by 1.38" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VIN...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .42ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .42ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Pendant: 0.71"(18.1mm) long x 0.52"(13.2mm)" wide Diamond: 11 round brilliant diamonds, c...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Malachite graduated bead necklace, barrel clasp, 75 grams, 55cm
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb vintage graduated malachite bead necklace. Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with distinctive banding patterns, often used in jewelry. The necklace featu...
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1960s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Malachite

Art Deco Style Opal & CZ Womens Wear Promise Ring for Her in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Opal & CZ Womens Wear Promise Ring in 925 Solid Sterling Silver. You shall need these statement ring to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Iconic Atlas Hoop Earrings circa 1995
Located in New York, NY
Time and Timing, the iconic Tiffany & Co. Atlas collection explores the significance and value of this precious commodity. Each of these stunning earrings features 24 square cut rubi...
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20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Butterflies Mother-of-Pearl Bracelet Preowned
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Symbol of Nature and Heritage Indulge in the timeless artistry of Van Cleef & Arpels with this Sweet Butterflies Bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with a de...
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20th Century French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 1837 18K Gold 6mm Wide Ring 7.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 1837 18K Gold 6mm Wide Ring 7.5 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 7.5 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 8.20 grams Hallmark: "750 T&CO 1837" on the outside, "©1997 TIFFANY&CO. 750" ...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 20ct. Rock Crystal solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 8.82 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful ca.1930s -1940s European Ring featuring huge natural Rock Crystal or colorless Quartz stone. The band and crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural Rock Crystal ...
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1930s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

CHANEL gold 24A MANCHESTER PEARL SAFTY PIN Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel safety pin brooch in gold-tone metal is a bold yet refined statement piece. Featuring a CC turn-lock detail, it is elegant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

GIA 5.81 carat Colombian emerald diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century ring presents a vivid 5.81 carat Colombian emerald in an elegant octagonal cut, certified by GIA (#1232608828) and treated with F2 clarity enhancement. The emerald’s...
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1960s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Cartier Silver-Tone Purple Guilloché Enamel Compact Watch 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Circa: Early 20th Century Dimensions: Approx. 5 x 3.5 inches (case), weight 19 grams Features: Miniature round watch on obverse, hinged powder compartment, interior mirror, chain han...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

SOL PENDANT, Moonstone, Citrine, Diamonds, 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
SOL Pendant  Moonstone, Citrine, Diamonds, 14k Gold The S O L line was developed around the idea of honoring oneself and living a life that lights you up. The sun is a powerful sym...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

Coral & Morgan Dollar Necklace with Coral & Mercury Dime Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Coral necklace with a silver dollar centerpiece by Navajo silversmith Paul Livingston. The 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” coral pendant has 23 coral cabochons showcasing a 1921 Morgan silver dollar. Fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Omega De Ville Gold and Silver Tone Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and classic Omega De Ville from the late 1980s with an original and stunning two-tone gold and silver bracelet and accompanying gold watch face. With its timeless look, th...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Stainless Steel

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Color Stone Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Dangling Color Stone Earrings, Set with a 10mm Cushion-Cut Semi-Precious Green Amethyst Color Stone, and Accente...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage silver tone blue green rhinestones flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ...
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Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Tank Band Solo Band Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring with a 6mm tension set vivid green peridot. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only us...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

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Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.85 CT Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this exquisite ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a stunning 2.85 carat emerald-cut green emerald as its centerpiece. Flanked by tapered bagu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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

18 Karat Gold Signet Ring with Diamonds and Boulder Opal
Located in New York, NY
Modern and sleek Signet Ring which can be worn alone or stacked our other pave signet rings. The influence of Art Deco can be seen in this angular shap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold

Betony Vernon "Ben Wa Balls" with Marble Box Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
Inspired by the ancient Chinese instruments of desire that also give them their name, the BV "Ben Wa Balls" were designed in 1996 by Betony Vernon and are part of her infamous Boudoir Box...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 small round Ruby cabs,2 white gold elements with 14 round full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom parts we ha...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Hand-Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Mixed Matte, Hammered, and Polish-Finished 15mm Flower Pendant, Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain and Centered with 0.07 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Pink Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 2 carats approx. Pink Sapphires 1.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.40 carats approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited edition About the Designers ~...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB offers Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise concha pendant Peking glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning Large Sterling Silver and Turquoise Concha Style Vintage pendant necklace. This piece is large and dramatic and calls attention to itself. The green vintage Chinese Peking glass beads...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Magnificent Large Antique Georgian Regency Period Black Dot Paste Turban Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb antique Georgian Regency period black dot paste and silver turban ornament brooch. Circa 1810 The hand cut, hand polished stones set in a substant...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Silver

Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Art Deco period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca. 1920s -1930s, worn Swedish hallmarks : 18K, three crowns ,...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Clear Rock Crystal Rondelle Choker Necklace, i Can See Clearly Now Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
It is warm here today in Dallas and working on this stunning clear rock crystal necklace has simply been a delight. Not only does it seem cool because of the clarity of the stones, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Chopard Happy Diamonds Bracelet - 18k Gold Curb Link
Located in Magenta, IT
Chopard, Happy Diamonds curb link bracelet crafted in 18k solid gold. A small movable diamond is set under glass inside a heart-shaped decoration. Vintage piece from a 90s collection...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Rabbit Ruby Sapphires Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in FR
Great gift for a Rabbit lover with this adorable Brooch The hairs are made of yellow gold threads (18k) The eyelashes and mustaches in white gold The eyes are sapphires and the mu...
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20th Century Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Jazz Platinum Diamond Double Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Jazz Platinum Diamond Double Drop Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Weight: 5.10 grams Pendant: 23mm long Diamond: 14 round brilliant diamonds, carat to...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque Diamond ring in 18 Karat Gold. Ca. 1900 Belle Epoque (Spanish or French) Bypass Diamond ring mounted in 18 karat ...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Pendant: 12.5mm wide Diamond: 19 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .17 Hallm...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Leto Lama Abstract Art 18Ct Cocktail Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Introducing our stunning One-of-a-Kind Geometric Sapphire Ring, a joyful, happy piece, a true work of art! This exquisite piece showcases 18 ct...
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2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

5.5ctw Pink Tourmaline Tennis Bracelet
Located in Lanham, MD
Introducing our breathtaking Radiant 5.5ctw Pink Tourmaline Tennis Bracelet, a dazzling fusion of radiant tourmaline gemstones and shim...
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2010s African Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Tourmaline, Zircon, Sterling Silver, Platinum

Russian Amazonite Knotted Necklace with Amazonite Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The Charm of Russian Amazonite – A Rare Gift of Nature. This exquisite necklace, measuring 18 inches (45.7 cm) in length, is composed of smooth, round beads with a diameter of 13 mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches

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Amazonite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Ring with rose cut diamond up to 0.56ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with rose diamonds. 0.56ct - G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 10.25 - EU. 20 (63) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide weight 6.4 grams rin...
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Costume Jewelry Cartier Style Fruit Salad Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cartier Style emerald carved beads, cabochon rubies, diamond costume jewelry bracelet mounted in rhodiumed sterling silver. Man made gems of the finest quality. Stunning la...
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2010s North American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Hermès Lacquered Wood Bracelet Felin Size S
Located in FR
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bracelet "FELIN" Print: felin's fur Made in Vietnam Made of lacquered wood Colorways: beige / brown "HERMÈS" / "Made in Vietnam S" engraved inside ...
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2010s Vietnamese Jewelry & Watches

Estate Cartier Zodiac Plique-a-Jour, Polychrome Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Cartier polychrome and plique-a-jour enamel 18K yellow gold zodiac pendant for the sign of Cancer 20th Century, the 1970's The circular pendant is among the finest Cartier zodiac...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Moonstone Sapphire and Diamond Ring from the Art Deco period of great beauty in 14 Karat White Gold. The central round cabochon dome cut Moonstone is just divine. The ...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

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Moonstone, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Gold 7mm Wide Numeric Ring 5.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Gold 7mm Wide Numeric Ring 5.5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 5.5 Band Width: 7mm Weight: 7.90 grams Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. © 1995 750 ITALY Condition: Excelle...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold

Betony Vernon "Petting Ring Medium" Ring Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "Petting Ring Medium" was designed in 1998 by Betony Vernon and manufactured in lost wax elements. The "Petting Ring"’s ergonomic form obliges the ind...
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1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Sterling Silver

Mens 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring Pink Sapphire Invisible setting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Men's Invisible Sapphire Ring Unique Quality ! New, never used. Natural Square Pink Sapphire color tone close to Red. Sapphire total 3.50 carat AAA Quality design area size 1...
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1990s Thai Jewelry & Watches

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Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Tsavortie Black Onyx 18KYG Ring B&P Size 54 ( US 7)
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Cartier Panthère de Cartier ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features the collection’s signature panther motif with onyx and tsavorite garnet accents, capturing the elegan...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Circa 1920s Diamond Filigree 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage Art Deco 14 karat white gold ring features at its center an approximate 0.14 carat old European-cut diamond with warm I - J color and VS clarity that reflects light with...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier LOVE Bracelet Pavé Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 17 B&P's
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Cartier LOVE bracelet (model #CRN6035017) is a luxurious piece from the iconic LOVE collection, crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with 204 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2 car...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Flower Earrings of Silver and 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Elegant Antique Diamond Flower Earrings in Silver over Gold (Circa 1890–1910) A refined expression of Belle Époque artistry, this exquisite pair of antique earrings dates to the per...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Silver

1950s Heart Shape Aquamarine Diamond Platinum White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Heart Shape Aquamarine Diamond Platinum White Gold Pendant Necklace. This amazing Heart Shape Aquamarine and Diamond platinum and white gold pendant from the 1950s will make y...
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1950s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

AJD 20 Inch Marvelous Malachite with Sterling Silver Accents necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning Malachite Necklace with Sterling Silver Focals – Elegant and Eye-Catching Design This gorgeous malachite necklace features a bold design with three sterling silver pebble-l...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

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Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Vintage flower gold rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace, originally purchased in March 2022 from VCA's 5th Ave location, features 20 chalcedony motifs set in 18K white gold. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds gorgeous sparkling diamonds and a ruby. The stones are set in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ruby measures 15pts, diamond to...
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1910s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Reversible 14k White & Yellow Gold 2 Carat Diamond Earrings - by Designer OTC
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 14k yellow and 14k white gold and can be worn either way. Both sides are are full of brilliant cut pave diamonds. Each earring hold 1 c...
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2010s American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Amethyst, Mother-of-Pearl, and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
This elegant and distinctive ring features a beautifully domed amethyst cabochon with subtle iridescent reflections, reminiscent of mother-of-pearl. The gemstone is bezel-set in rich...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1943 Ring solid 23K Gold Ø US8.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
23K Wedding Ring with a bit of convex-shaped body. Made in Sweden. Unknown workshop, city of Stockholm, hallmarked 23K. Year mark: R8 / made in 1943. Engraved " Bengt - Anna 16/9 43...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

24k Gold

Natural 5.10 Carats Reverse Pairs Loose Amethyst Citrine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reverse Pairs Stone: Amethyst & Citrine Weight: 5.10 Carats Dimensions Amethyst: 8.1x8.6x6.2 Mm Dimensions Citrine: 8x8.5x5.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushions Color: Yellow & Purpl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst

Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. The Georgian Jewelry...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. 1980 Modernist Scalloped Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Scalloped clips-on earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. These are a very unusual pair of clips-on earrings created in New York City by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co. back in the...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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 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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