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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Gemstone: Amethyst
Gemstone: Coral
Estate Mexican Sterling Amethyst Cuff Bracelet 6 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage Mexican cuff bracelet is sterling silver. It features a 7mm amethyst gemstone. The face of this bracelet measures 7/8 of an inch and tapers down to 3/8 of an i...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst, Aquamarine and Topaz Cocktail Ring
Located in Macau, MO
This very special ring is designed and made in Italy, with exquisite workmanship, embellished with amethyst, aquamarine, and topaz, mounted in 18 karat rose gold. A very unique and s...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Topaz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Rope Twist Border Earrings, Medium Size with Kunzite and Green Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Rope Twist Border two stone Earring with faceted Kunzite and Green Amethyst. This is a classic day to evening earring that can be made clip or pierced. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Kunzite, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Malachite, Coral, Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Diamonds & Lapis Lazuli Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14k Stones: Diamonds Lapis Lazuli Malachit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt Colored Stone Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asch Grossbardt combines turquoise, coral, malachite, lapis, mother of pearl, black onyx and purple sugilite in a playful geometric pattern. 3/4's of a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold

1980s Genuine Multicolor Gemstone Gold Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning floral branch brooch is made in 18k yellow gold and prong-set with genuine faceted gemstones: amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, green tourmaline and pink tourmaline - weigh...
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from yellow gold, the vintage style ring is adorned with an elaborate floral filigree pattern meticulously crafted with intricate details, featuring delicate petals and leave...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Located in Stamford, CT
Three various brooches, all with the finest gold work from the early 1900's, are from the far right, a Rikers brooch in 14 Kt with a sapphire and diamond. Rikers is a highly reputed ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Pomellato Amethyst Yellow Gold Harem Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic amethyst harem ring by Pomellato featuring rose cut amethysts set in 18 karat yellow gold. Currently size 7.25 and can be resized.
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Late 20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Bird of Paradise Brooch and Pendant
Located in Southport, CT
18k white gold brooch. This magnificent brooch is a bird of paradise motif, prong set with a chest of round faceted yellow sapphires that lead into the tail (approximately 1.98 TCW),...
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20th Century Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

11.00Cttw Oval Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful purple oval shaped Amethyst and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in fine 14k yellow gold. An excellent oval shaped amethyst weighing approx. 11.00 carats is flanked wi...
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2010s American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Amethysts
Located in Bilbao, ES
Summer Splash is a collection of easy to wear, fashion oriented hoop earrings to wear with lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Stone Tourmaline Sapphire 14 Karat Ear Climbers Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These multi stone ear climbers are handmade in 14-karat gold and beautifully detailed with sapphire and tourmaline's. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FOLLOW ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Amethyst Blue Sapphires Tsavorites 18 Karat White Gold Gothic Suite
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst Blue Sapphires Tsavorites 18 Karat White Gold Gothic Suite Imagine a Gothic cathedral with all its grace, upward aspiration and colorful stained glass windows. At the idea o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

11.51 carats multi gems and diamonds 14k rose gold cuff bracelet
Located in Birmingham, MI
Brilliance and warmth radiate from hand-cut modified baguettes of purple amethysts, burgundy garnets, lemon citrines and blue topazes set in channels in this spectacular handcrafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Amethyst White Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Suite
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst White Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Suite Take a look at this Suite! Looking at it, different associations can arise. For example, to someon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Precious Basics Ring in 18 Carat Rose Gold Set with 1 Amethyst of 12.24 Carat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Precious Basics Ring in 18 Carat Rose Gold set with 1 Amethyst of 12.24 ct Size 55 (7.2/7 US)
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral Onyx Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic ring in 18kt yellow gold with undulating coral and black onyx, and round diamonds. Made in France, circa 1968.
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1960s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

White Coral Textured Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous clip-on earrings feature 17.0mm round natural white corals set in yellow gold. Circa 1960s. Measurements: 0.94" (24mm) width.
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1960s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Diamond Angel Skin Coral Yellow Gold Earclips
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold diamond and angel skin coral ear clips, signed and numbered by Cartier. Circa 1970s with French hallmarks
Category

1970s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring with huge Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A real eye catcher this 18 K white Gold Cocktail ring. The amethyst is surrounded by small diamonds! Dimension of the Amethyst 2.6 cm x 2.0 cm. Very solid ring! The ring is currentl...
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2010s Unknown Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. These cufflinks are completely bespoke and exquisite for the discerning gentleman. Expertly hand crafted in s...
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2010s British Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink...

Gold Coral Pearl Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold 5 row coral bead bracelet. Corals are approx. 9.5-10mm, pearls on the clasp. Bracelet is 7.5" long + 1 1/4" long chain extension. tested 18k. Weight 101.7 grams.
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold

Amethyst Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Ring Unusual form of 18k White Gold binds as a chain this astounding round shaped 8.08 carat amethyst. And line of 151 glitt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Diamond Jade Coral Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and platinum, set with 3 rectangular and square-shaped jade, diamonds and coral ring, signed Cartier, Paris. Circa 1970s Ring size 6 with the inner guard
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1970s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Medium GUM DROP™ Ring with Amethyst and Iolite and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Three Stone Ring - For day or Evening. 18kt Yellow Gold Medium GUM DROP™ Ring with Facted center Amethyst and two faceted Iolite and four Diamonds ~0.40cts. The ring can ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Iolite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Gold Spheres Necklace from the XVIIIth Century
Located in Sežana, SI
Very rare necklace with gold spheres, called "Venetian vague", interspersed with Mediterranean coral pearls. Dalmatian production, late 18th century Lenght 45 cm.
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Gold

14 Karat White Gold Figaro Amethyst and Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold 16 Inch Figaro Amethyst And Diamond Station Necklace 15.8 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold

Assael Coral Diamond Earrings Tahitian South Sea Pearls Estate 18k White Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate Assael angel skin coral, diamond & Tahitian South Sea pearl earrings crafted in 18k white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 1.25 carats (...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pinkish Purple Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ring featuring 3.50 cts of unique pinkish purple amethyst rounds in a handmade 18k rose gold mounting. This design elongates the fingers. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

Antique Coral, Yellow Gold, and Silver Button Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique coral ring with a yellow gold and silver mounting. Likely a Georgian period button converted into a ring at some point during th...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, Silver

Green Amethyst and Enamel Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
These Andrew Glassford earrings are a second generation version of his "Donut" Series. The Frosted Green Amethyst discs are 12mm wide on top and 20mm wide on the bottom. They have a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pair of 18 Karat White Gold Coral Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of vintage earrings with 18 karat white gold and angel skin corals, Italy 1950s Length 7 cm
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Late 20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Emerald Coral Diamond Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Flutted and carved emerald beads with coral diamond rondels, emerald weighing 410 cts, black diamond clasp weighing approx. 5 cts, RBC diamonds wei...
Category

20th Century Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Coral

White Gold Plated Silver Carved Face Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
White gold plated silver cufflinks with carved stone faces. There are two available options, round moonstone or oval amethyst. The round moonstone cufflinks measure .5" in diameter....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Moonstone, Gold Plate, White Gold

Large GUM DROP™ Ring with Pink Topaz and Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Large 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ ring with pink topaz (approximately 8 cts), amethyst (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.48 cts. Specifications: Length: 15/16&qu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold

Round Coral Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
round coral bead necklace Coral Bead: 7.5mm - 9.5mm connected by a silver clasp Length: 19.5 inches
Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Oval Coral and Round Zirconium Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Kt Yellow Gold 18 inch Necklace with Oval Coral and Round Zirconium Pendant 3.78 grams total weight
Category

2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Zircon, 14k Gold

Antique RD Coral & 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- 14 karat yellow gold - Cabochon coral, approx 15.20 mm - Featuring chain finish bracelet - Boxed in clasp closure with safety chain Total weight is 37.4 grams. Measurments 6.5 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14 karat yellow gold Diamonds: 24 round brilliant cuts = 0.18cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Ring Size: 5 ¾ (please allow two additional shipping da...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10 karat yellow gold Gemstones: Amethyst = 2.12ct Trillion Certification: AGI 25348 Diamonds: .015cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 7.5 (please ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Amethyst Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Amethyst Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents Size 5. 1.00 total diamond weight. 4.65 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.51 Carat White Diamond. Set...
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2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...

Coral Ring Withe Gold 18 Karat
Located in Palermo, IT
Coral ring withe gold 18 kt with diamonds 0,65 ct G colour vs1
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1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Turquoise Desert Stallion Sculpture
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful, unique and genuine multi overlaid stone stallion with desert scenes on both sides. One of a kind. Stones of petrified wood, turquoise, onyx coral, spiny oyster, charoite, ...
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1990s American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Gold 18 Karat
Located in Palermo, IT
Flower ring in white and rose gold 18 kt engraved, it disassembles and becomes a pendant with brilliants ct 0,48 and leaves of sapphires ct 0,30, rubies ct 0,30, emeralds ct 0,30, ye...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold

Elegant Three-Stone Ring with Gold Rope Twist Border
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border with split shank detail. The ring features faceted cushion cut Purple Amethyst and Rock Crystal stones surrounded by a tw...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.36 Carat Amethyst Diamond Turquoise Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features an cushion cabochon amethyst weight 15.36 carat, surrounded by a diamond weight 0.80 carat. The diamond is surrounded by turquoise. The ring is set in 14 karat yel...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sorab & Roshi Shell Butterfly Pin with Amethyst, Tourmaline, Pearls & Sapphire
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Cone shell butterfly Pin , hand carved by the designer & maker Sorab ; decorated with faceted oval shape Amethyst, pink Tourmalines & with various size pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pearl, 18k Gold

Andreoli Coral Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Coral Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring This ring features: - 0.95 carat Diamond - Coral - 13.81 g 18k White Gold - Made In Italy
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2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Multi-Color Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst Multicolor Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings. It is a vibrant and colorfull earrings, perfect for everyday. Accompanied with the Ring LU116414854213
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Gold Earrings with Amethyst
Located in Huntington, NY
Earrings in 18K yellow gold (approx. 7.00 grams) with amethyst (approx. 2.80 carats) drop from Miseno's Foglia di Mare, or Sea Leaf, collection.
Category

2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ametrine Ring 4.50ct , white zircon 18K gold plated on over sterling silver
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ametrine (Bi Color) octagon shape size : 13x10 mm. 4.50cts. White Zircon Round (natural gemstones) 18K gold Plated over Sterling Silver 925. Size 7.5 US. 55.7 circumference Can be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Multi Gemstone Amethyst, Topaz and Peridot Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing Multi Gemstone Amethyst, Topaz and Peridot Earrings Made in Sterling Silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mauboussin 1960 Paris Toi Et Moi Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Carved Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Toi et Moi ring designed by Mauboussin. A vintage piece created in Paris, France during the mid-century, around the 1960's. This Toi et Moi cocktail ring, was crafted with a bypass design in 18 karats of textured yellow gold and embellished with carvings of natural salmon coral. One of the by-pass elements is accented with 10 European round cuts diamonds, 0.15 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Have a total weight of 6.7 grams and the actual size is 7, sizable. The top view measures are 14 mm by 22 mm. Stamped, with French hallmarks; the eagle's head for the guaranty and assay of the 18 kt gold, the maker's maitre cartouche, JTB, the serial numbers and signed in full, "MAUBOUSSIN .750 PARIS 3733". Note: The maker’s cartouche JTB, is associated to the French master jeweler, maitre Jean-Thierry Bondt...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Native American Coral, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl Inlay Sterling Silver Owl Ring
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American Zuni ring, featuring a stylized owl motif. The owl is colored with mosaic-pattern coral, turquoise, jet, and mother of pearl inlay, all set in sterling silv...
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20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zorab 18Kt YG Bracelet with Diamonds, Multicolored Sapphires and Semi Precious
Located in New York, NY
Known for their classic elegance and contemporary styling , Zorab has been creating magnificent jewelry for over 40 years. A family business now run by the second generation special...
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Early 2000s Turkish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Perid...

Purple Amethyst and Diamond Dragonfly Design Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These enchanting cushion checkerboard amethyst earrings, set in lustrous 18 karat white gold are a true work of art. The vibrant purple hues of the cushion-cut amethyst gemstones add...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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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