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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1910s
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an antique diamond navette ring dating back to the Georgian era. It features an array of closely individually tension set rose cut diamonds of differing shapes and sizes; all...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully hand made yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central rose cut diamond in a cut collet setting and is surrounded by five original natural...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Moi et Toi Bypass Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique and exquisite diamond bypass ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold topped with Platinum, this piece features two Round Cut diamonds that are nestled together at the center, forming a stylish "Moi et Toi...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.56 Carat Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing our exquisite 4.56 Carat Oval Sapphire Ring, a regal masterpiece of timeless beauty and elegance. This captivating piece features a stunning 4.56 carat oval sapphire, sou...
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Early 18th Century Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Owl Pendant with Bezel set Diamond in 22 kt gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silver Tetradrachm Owl pendant with Diamond accent and 22 kt gold surround. Decorative gold details add a beautiful touch to this already remarkable Tetradrachm piece. On the rever...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold

Georgian 1790s Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct rose gold mourning ring from the late Georgian era. The piece has been set with a centralised round window that features a small locket of hair and a border ...
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1790s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central old cut diamond and surrounded by five natural pearls and a border of black enamel. Each twisted s...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Gem Set Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming Victorian clover ring. The ring is set with a trio of round gemstones including a ruby, sapphire and old cut diamond collectively forming the clover motif. T...
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18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Silver Tetradrachm Owl Pendant w/Diamond
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silver Tetradrachm Owl pendant with Diamond accent and 22 kt gold surround. The delicate gold details add a beautiful touch to this already remarkable Tetradrachm piece. On the rev...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
An old 18K brooch dating from ca. early 20th century with an openwork crown decorated with eleven old European cut Diamonds set in Platinum, back sides open. Largest Diamond Ø 2.5 m...
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1910s European Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00104 Small Second Date Automatic Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00104 Small Second Date Automatic Men's Watch This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. I...
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15th Century and Earlier Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Edwardian 1.40ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Edwardian cluster ring centres around a rub over set old cut diamond. The central stone weighs 0.40 carat, with the surrounding ten diamonds being 0.10 carat each and...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 17th Century 22K Gold “My Vertuous Choice Makes Me Rejoyce” Posy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A gold ring, with inscription on the inside of the band, in 22 karat yellow gold. This gorgeous ring is a posy (or poesy) ring, deriving its name from the French ‘poésie’, meaning...
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17th Century Jacobean Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient 9th or 10th Century 22K Yellow Gold Javanese Sri Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An ancient gold ring, with Sri inscription, in 22 karat yellow gold. This unique, unusual ring is steeped in history. Hailing from the 9th or 10th Century, this ancient piece of je...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 17th/early 18th Century 18kt gold Stuart Crystal memorial locket
Located in Braintree, GB
This is an exquisite Stuart Crystal memorial locket from the 17th and early 18th century. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this mourning pendant features a rock crystal center adorned wi...
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18th Century European Antique Jewelry & Watches

Panerai PAM00375 Luminor 1950 3DAYS Limited to 2000 Brown/Black
Located in New York, NY
The Panerai PAM00375 is a men's watch that is part of a limited collection from Officine Panerai. Only 2,000 of these watches were created. The watch has a 47mm composite case, a fix...
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15th Century and Earlier Swiss Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches

Georgian 1770s 18K Gold White Enamel Urn “In Memory of a Friend” Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian white enamel and yellow gold ring, in 18 karat yellow gold, adorned with white enamel and hand painted dedication. This beautiful piece of mourning jewellery is truly on...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 0.60ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A light blue sapphire is flanked by diamonds in this wonderful Edwardian trilogy ring. The central sapphire is an old cut stone, weighing 0.60 carat. The diamonds match in size at 0....
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
An impressive natural and unheated sapphire sits central to this Edwardian, coronet cluster ring. The deep blue sapphire is an old cut stone, weighing 1.40 carat. Rub over set into p...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This timeless Edwardian solitaire engagement ring features a glistening 0.75 carat old cut diamond, finely claw set into a platinum collet. The diamond is G in colour and SI1 in clar...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

A 17th Century English Gold Posy Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Late 17th century gold posy ring, engraved to the interior with the inscription 'Alle my trust' with engraved decoration to outer shank, size 7 Weigh...
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Late 17th Century British Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Company Antique Yellow Gold Intaglio Crest Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1917 Tiffany & Company 14k Yellow Gold Signet Crest Ring, the top measures 1/2 X 1/2 inch and is set with a Carnelian that is Engraved with a s...
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1910s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 2.30Ct Sapphire and 1.05ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 2.30 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold ring; part of our Edwardian sapphire jewellery collections. This fine and impre...
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1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Old Marquise Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Old Marquise Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring. This incredible Edwardian diamond ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. This...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Iconic 70's Ring Diamonds, Coral Cabochon Set on Yellow Gold
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Cartier ring in yellow gold set with an oval coral cabochon and diamonds (approx. 1,70 carat). Signed. Very strong design, made in the 70' 11,25 gs
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1670s French Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 0.50ct Diamond and Pearl Necklace, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This dainty diamond and pearl necklace dates back to the Edwardian period. The bow design centres around a 0.10 carat old cut diamond at the top and a 0.08 carat diamond at the bott...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Gold Silver Foiled Paste Flower Ring Turquoise and Green Paste Stones
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate gold ring was created towards the end of the eighteenth century out of 15 karat gold. The ring head is designed as a flower. In the center we see an oval facetted paste...
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1770s French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 14 karat yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique chain collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique necklace chain ha...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K White Gold 0.70ctw Old Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Mine Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - SI1-I3 Clarity - G-L Color - 0.70ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14K White Gold Weight: ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Georgian Silver & 9K Gold Diamond Foliate Openwork Brooch in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian diamond, silver, and rose gold brooch, comprising forty-seven old mine cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 9 karat rose gold, with 9 karat rose gold pin and fittings. ...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's bloo...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Eternity ring set with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.50ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum eternity ring set with old mine cut diamonds, approximately 1.50ct in total - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 – EU. 16.5(52) Detailed description the ring is 2.8 mm wide an...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely tiny 18th century pendant Locket was crate out 14 katat gold. The outline of the little jewel is decorated with natural seed pearls, one pearl is currently missing but wi...
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1780s European George III Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Authentic Greek Coin 4th Cent. B.C. 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Helios/Apollo
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 Kt gold ring there is mounted an authentic silver coin ( 4th century B.C.) depicting Helios; in the other side of the coin there is a Rose. Helios (identified with Apollo...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 3.15 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.15 carat Basaltic blue sapphire and 0.08 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique sapphire ring has been crafted in 15 karat yellow gold. The impressive shaped multi-claw, scroll setting displays five graduating oval and round cut Basaltic sapphires displayed in a linear arrangement. The scrolling setting is further ornamented with a single Dutch cut diamond to each incurve between the sapphires. The ring shoulders integrate into the claw setting and are ornamented with a shaped, scrolling design, melding smoothly with the plain 15k yellow gold ring shank. This stunning antique 5 stone sapphire ring...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Iron quizzing glass was crated towards the end of the eighteenth century in France. The large round split ring indicates that it was to be worn on a chain. Thirty two round stee...
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1790s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cut Steel

Roman Coin 2nd Cent. AD Pendant w/black diamonds depicting Emperor Trajan
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite silver pendant showcases a genuine Roman silver denarius coin dating back to the 2nd century AD, depicting Emperor Trajan on its front and God Mars on the reverse. Acc...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold diamond Ring Fully Hallmarked Crown, Birmingham Assay. 18 , and letter U - 1919 Old mine cut diamonds Diamond surface diameters 1.15 mm x 2 = 0.015 x 2 =...
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1910s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Authentic Zeus Roman Coin 3rd century BC Sterling Silver and 18 Kr Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
In this ring in sterling silver and 18 Kt gold, an authentic Roman coin from the third century BC has been set ( victoriatus ), which represents the graduate head of Jupiter/ Zeus; i...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Nouveau gold ring with a emerald and a diamond, Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Art Nouveau ring made of 14 carat yellow gold. It comes from Vienna around 1910. Ring set with an oval, facet-cut emerald, weight approx. 1,20 ct. and a diamond in an old cut...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

22kt Yellow Gold Mourning Ring with Enamel Band
Located in Braintree, GB
22kt. yellow gold and white and black enamel large size W band mourning ring with the inscription ' John Hall OB 9. October:1797 /ET: 76 Fully hallmarked. Maker: W.H Dimensions -...
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1790s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Fob Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Keyless Cylinder Fob Watch With Matching Pearl and Diamond Brooch. C1880 Dial: A beautiful white enamel dial with black Roman Nu...
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18th Century British Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pansy Pendant and Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.1 grams Diamond: Old Mine Brilliant, .05ct, G Color, VS Clarity Pearls: Natural seed pearls around the fl...
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Late 17th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum 6ctw Old Mine Diamond Snow Flake Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Chunky Cushion Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - VS2-I2 Clarity - G-K Color - 5-6ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 5-6 (approx.) Material: So...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Emperor Hadrian Roman Coin 2nd Cent. AD Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Roma, IT
An authentic silver denarius from the 2nd century AD depicting the emperor Hadrian has been set in this solid sterling silver bracelet. On the reverse side of the coin we can see Con...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged ornaments with white and green dotted enamel and two star pendants, culminating in a sty...
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1790s French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Ancient Roman Coin 2nd Cent. AD Pendant w/sapphires depicting Emperor Hadrian
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver pendant holds an authentic Roman coin dating back to the 2nd century AD, depicting Emperor Hadrian, surrounded by 16 Sapphires. The reverse side showcases the go...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Silver

Antique Diamond 0.98 CT & Blue Sapphire 1.05 CT Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning and elegant ring! It features a breathtaking round diamond in the center weighing 0.86 carats. Additionally, there are round diamonds on the shank, with a to...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Antique Thomas Shields Philadelphia Coin Silver Teaspoon / Table Spoon - 18C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 18th Century crested American coin silver spoon. By Thomas Shields. With a hawk or falcon bird of prey crest to the handle. Struck twice "T.S....
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18th Century American Federal Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Earrings set with pearl and diamonds 18k white gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Gold with platinum earring with pearl and single cut diamond 0.20ct F/G - VS/SI detailed description: The front of the earrings is 1.1 cm wide by 4.0 cm high weight: 8.9 grams se...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Emperor Hadrian Roman Coin 2nd Cent. AD Silver Bracelet
Located in Roma, IT

An authentic Roman silver denarius from the 2nd century AD, depicting the Emperor Hadrian, has been set in this sterling silver bracelet, handmade by our goldsmiths. On the side, ...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Janus Coin Pendant w/Diamond and 22k gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ancient Janus coin in gold surround with bezel diamond accent. In ancient Roman mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, also of gates, doors, passages, endings ...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey agate, with an inscription in white enamel, with floral detailing in 18 karat yellow ...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Owl & Athena Coin Pendant set in 18kt Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Owl and Athena coin pendant set in 18kt gold from 454-404 BC, Athens. A silver tetradrachm coin with an owl and AOE on the reverse face. On the obverse face is the profile of Athe...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 1920s Art Deco Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique early art deco era 1910/1920s ring in open work style topped with white gold and yellow gold setting centeted with a small diamond flanked with li...
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1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Georgian Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful double heart ring taken from the Georgian era. This romantic piece showcases a duo of expertly cut pear shaped precious gemstones including an electric gree...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Style 4.34 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous Georgian style diamond solitaire ring. Set upon a thin 18ct yellow gold band, the face of the piece presents a single oval faceted old cut diamond which has...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ring set with onyx brilliant diamond up to 0.80ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ring set with onyx ​​and brilliant cut diamond 0.80 ct G/H - SI2 - ring size U.S. 4.5 - EU. 15.25 (48) detailed description The top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide wei...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White 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 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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