Jewelry & Watches
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Amber, Brass, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Other, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium
2010s Thai Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
1930s French Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s North American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Gold Plate
2010s Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, Peridot, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Quartz, Other, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
1960s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s North American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1950s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Bronze
Early 19th Century Indian Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Asian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Jade, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Brazilian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Platinum
2010s Thai Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Israeli Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
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.