Jewelry & Watches
20th Century Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Mid-20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire
20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Hong Kong Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold
1970s Dutch Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Platinum
1970s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Stainless Steel
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Jewelry & Watches
Jade, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches
1860s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Amber
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century English Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
20th Century American Jewelry & Watches
20th Century Byzantine Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Australian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
2010s African Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
2010s French Jewelry & Watches
20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Peridot
20th Century Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches
Zircon, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Jewelry & Watches
Silver Plate
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 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 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.