Jewelry & Watches
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
1990s Dutch Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s French Medieval Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Bronze
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Quartz, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Russian Retro Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Early 20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Mid-20th Century Baltic Jewelry & Watches
Amber
1990s French Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
20th Century European Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Amber, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Coral, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1980s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Enamel
Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Copper
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s German Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Berlin Iron
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s French Modern Jewelry & Watches
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.