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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1940s
Pesag 14KT White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece from Pesag, Vintage Retro Era design, the 14KT White Gold and Diamond Hinge Case Ladies Wrist Watch. This exquisite timepiece, featuring a 17x37mm case, exu...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 carat Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 14 carat white gold earrings set with a brilliant cut diamond on the stud, followed by three navette cut diamonds, increasing in size with a dangling pear cut diamond on th...
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1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-Century French GIA 3.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century French GIA 3.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA round brilliant cut diamond of 3.00 carats, accompanied by GIA #5231235634 stating ...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Retro Platinum Baguette Diamond East West Eternity Band - Size 7
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro Platinum Baguette Diamond East West Eternity Band. This gorgeous vintage eternity band is crafted in platinum. There are beautiful white baguettes set in the east/wes...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Weiss Aurora Borealis Crystal Geometrical Clip On Earrings in Gold, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
Colorful clip on earrings by Weiss. Each earring features a custom prong-set aurora borealis chaton surrounded with a cluster of aurora borealis, rose, amethyst, peridot, and olive n...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Coral, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1940s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique european cut diamond filigree ring. The center is approx. .75ct, has G-H color and SI clarity. It is surrounded by 20 single cut r...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Engraved Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring holds a glossy carnelian stone engraved with. prancing Lion surrounded by 9 carat yellow gold. Fully Hallmarked Birmingham 1954. Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Stone Dimensi...
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1950s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Mid-Century GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings. Featuring one GIA pear mixed cut emerald of 7.88 carats, accompanied by GIA #2235220932 stating the em...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Estate Blue Sapphire, Diamond & Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco EGL Certified 2.08 carat total natural Blue Sapphire, Diamond, and Blue Enamel bangle bracelet. This bangle features a 1.15 carat natural blue sapphire center ston...
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1950s North American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Late Deco 4.00ct Diamond Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Late Deco period, this mesmerising double clip brooch features a wonderfully elaborate design, encrusted with a total of 4.00 carat in diamonds. Across the centre are s...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1940s 18K Gold & Platinum 5.38tgw Ruby & Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco ruby, diamond, platinum, and gold link bracelet, comprising thirty-two old cut diamonds, and one-hundred-and-sixty calibre French cut rubies, in platinum and 18 karat yel...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Vintage 1.57 Carat Sapphire and 1.89 Carat Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.57 carat sapphire and 1.89 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and 14 karat white gold set spray brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive sapphire and diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated setting displays a central floral motif, set in relief and ornamented with a central claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The central diamond is encircled by six impressive round faceted cut sapphires, in addition to twenty-four further transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, forming the flower's curvilinear petals. The foliage and multi-stranded asymmetric designs are embellished with a further fifty-one pavé transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, incorporated into the leaves and stems of the floral spray. The stunning vintage brooch is ornamented with a floral bud and linear arrangement, composed of fourteen impressive round faceted cut sapphires. The asymmetric design is completed with two scrolling white gold wirework motifs. This vintage sapphire spray brooch...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rene Boivin 18 Karat Gold & Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This diamond brooch pin has been crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with fancy coloured diamonds, manufactured by Rene Boivin. The piece which dates to the 1950s takes the form ...
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1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Lip Watch 18-Carats Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Lip Ladies' Watch with its round 22 mm case in 18-carat gold. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white dial, adorned with Arabic numerals and baton hands, offers optimal legibility while adding a touch of grace. The original mechanical movement, in perfect condition, accompanies you every day with manual winding. The black leather strap, 22 cm long, delicately wraps the wrist, bringing comfort and style to every moment. The combination of the lustrous gold case and the leather strap creates a visual harmony that underlines the beauty of this Lip watch...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cosmos Watch, 18 Carats White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Cosmos Ladies' Watch with its round 15 mm case in 18-carat white gold. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white d...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Benrus Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex Style METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 28mm MOVEME...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.72 Carat Engagement Ring GIA H VS2
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Company Diamond Ring Style: Classic 1950's Tiffany Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Size / Measurements: 5, sizable TCW: ...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

William Spratling Silver and Brass Cuff Bracelet Predates All His Iconic Work
Located in Southbury, CT
In 1921 the young American architect William Spratling moved from his home state of Alabama to New Orleans for a professorship at Tulane University. He found an apartment in the then...
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1940s Mexican Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Brass

Georg Jensen & Wendel Denmark Acorn Sterling 2pc Fish Serving Set #14715
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver 2pc fish serving set in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen. The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between Georg Jensen and designer Johan Ronde....
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1940s Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1950s Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.86 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set vintage cocktail/dress ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collection...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gold Plated Rectangular Art Deco Style Watch w Crocodile Strap by Waltham, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 9" total length - Rolled gold plate - Dark brown Crocodile leather strap - Mechanical movement - By Waltham - Circa 1940s - Estate acquired - Good vintage co...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Retro 18 Karat Gold 4 Carat Ruby and ​​Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Retro 18K gold 4 carat ruby ​​and diamond cocktail ring , circa 1940 Very distinctive cocktail ring, designed as a winding loop, completely set with ruby ​​squares totaling 4 ct and...
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1940s German Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Barney Reid Enamel California Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract fish design in enamel over copper pendant necklace created by Barney Reid of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 2 7/8" in diameter and suspends from a 22" cord that is...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Copper, Enamel

NOS Retro Ruby Mens Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold Antique Original 1940-1950
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1940-1950 NOS Ruby Yellow Gold Retro Cocktail Mens Ring Featuring a STUNNING 12 x 10mm Custom Flat Oval Lab Created Ruby Gemstone Never Worn, Never...
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1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Massive Retro Flower Spray
Located in New York, NY
Massive Retro Flower Spray from the 1940's. Unsigned but likely made by Reja, with pierced leaves. Large gilt rose flowerheads with crystal centers are set on a large spray with enam...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Style Manual Wind Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled DIMENSIONS: Length 45mm X Diameter 35mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Retro 18k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro 18k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with purity marks, weighing 60.50 grams. Charms include a violin, a fish, a Ford model-T, a globe, a lightho...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Citrine Synthetic Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perfect example of a 1940s cocktail ring. It even has the synthetic rubies that were widely used during the Retro Era. Large emerald cut citrine accented with prong set diamonds an...
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1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

10kt Solid Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 8 This unique hand made ring is set with a genuine Hematite Stone that is hand carved by m...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

CLIP-ON EARRING by COCO CHANEL, Museums piece, 3 stars 1950/1960
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A rare find, Chanel ear clip with 5 feathers, handcrafted beautiful pearl surrounded by rhinestones in the middle. Signed CHANEL underneath 3 stars, which means a very early piece fr...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin - The pin contains one 7.5mm round saltwater cultured pearl with a fine luster. There are 12 round full cut diamonds and 12 single cu...
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1950s Unknown Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Louis Rousselet Jade Pate de Verre Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Rare Rousselet unusual jade pate de verre earclips circa 1940 composed of handmade round and tube art glass beads. Louis Rousselet (1892-1980) was born in Paris and apprenticed at ...
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1940s French Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Juliana Style Peach Moonglow Thermoset and Champagne Rhinestone Brooch, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - In the style of Juliana jewelry by DeLizza & Elster - 2.2" x 2" - Gold tone - Peachy pink moonglow ther...
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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

1.25 Carat Total Weight Ruby White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2 grams Ruby Details: Weight: 1.25 carat, total weight Cut: Square Step Cut Color: Deep Red Clarity: VS F...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Moss Agate and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful moss agate stone has marbling of deep green and amber colour running through. Surrounding the stone there is a rope twist frame and si...
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1950s British Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Gold

Vintage French 2.32 Carat High Zircon and Diamond, Platinum Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.32 carat high zircon and 0.60 carat diamond, platinum dress dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone ring has been crafted in platinum. The substantial setting is ornamented with an impressive feature 2.31Ct round faceted cut high zircon, four-claw set to the center. The high zircon is flanked to either side with a square setting embellished with an impressive pavé set Old European round cut diamond, totalling 0.60Ct. The feature trilogy setting amalgamates into the ring shoulders and plain band style ring shank. This stunning zircon and diamond ring is hallmarked to the outer shank with the French platinum mark (dog's head). This impressive vintage blue zircon ring...
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1940s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

Vintage 11.81 carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1950s 11.81 carat aquamarine and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive vintage emerald cut aquamarine ring...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

Vintage 1.20ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
An elegant 1.20 carats of emerald cut diamonds are the centre of attention in this sophisticated mid-century diamond ring. These eight vintage diamonds, which are rubover-set in 18 ...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitair Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
14k gold ring in solitair style centered with 1 old mine cut diamond with estimate weight of 1.20 carats H colour white vs clearity in 2 tone colour ring setting white and yellow gold
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1940s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Diamonds Sapphires Topaz Tsavorite Rose Gold Crown Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Carved wood and engraved brass 'moth' brooch, France, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A stunning 'moth' brooch, very simple, sculpted and architectural in its design. The brass wings and ears are all one piece and engraved, the wood body, ca...
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1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co Vintage 1.00ctw Five Stone Diamond Band in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage circa 1940's Tiffany & Company five stone diamond band in platinum. This band features five round brilliant cut diamonds of F/G color, VS1 clarity, and with a total weight ...
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1940s Post-War Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle /Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, Rubies, Pearls, White Stones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rolex Precision 9kt. gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case. Made in Switzerland, 1957 The case was made in England, Birmingham, 1957 by Denisson watch case c...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

1.80 Carat Total Pear-Shaped Diamond Moi et Toi Vintage Engagement Ring C-1950s
Located in Venice, CA
Vintage Moi et Toi (bypass) diamond engagement ring, circa 1950s with 2 pear-shaped diamonds at 0.65 and 0.85 carats (clarity SI, color H-I), and 10 baguette-shaped side diamonds tot...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Miriam Haskell Ruby Cabochon and Crystal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Ruby Cabochon and Crystal Earrings with clip back fittings from the 1940's. A large ruby oval paste cab is sewn with 4 floral filigrees with crystal rose monte rhinest...
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
Tiffany & Co. has a history of safety pin jewelry that dates back to the 1940’s. Throughout the years, there have been many versions of the iconic s...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of French 18k Gold and Turquoise Foliate Rings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Amiel, Paris, France. This pair of French rings is set with bright turquoise and features wonderful hand-tooled decorations. Vintage chic at its fifties best, th...
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1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.90ct Unheated Yellow Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Engagement
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Sapphire Details: 3.90ct, Antique Oval , Yellow color, VS Clarity Dia...
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1940s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Handcraft Snake 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Chalcedony Tubogas Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

1950s Retro 14k Yellow Gold and Heart Amethyst Clover Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
1950s Retro 14k Yellow Gold and Amethyst Clover Pendant - 14K Yellow Gold - 4 = 9.00x5.75mm heart amethyst - 8.26 grams - 1950s This is a stunnin...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1940s Whimsical Gold and Gem set Marimba Dancer Brooches
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Marimba Dancer brooches, these very whimsical and detailed Brooches are 14k Yellow Gold and each measure 1 1/2 inches in length X 1 inch, each is set with Rubies, Sapphir...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k 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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