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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Baroque
Style: Medieval
Gold Polygon Pendant with Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Elevate your style with our gold polygon pendant, featuring a mesmerizing diamond that adds a touch of timeless brilliance to your look. 100% handmade in our workshop. Metal: 18K G...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Bell Pendant with Sapphire Emerald and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our bell-shaped pendant, where a radiant square sapphire, lush emerald, and sparkling round diamond find harmony amid intricate gold detail...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Pendant with Rhodolites Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Exquisitely crafted in gold, this timeless pendant is adorned with rhodolites, topaz, and diamonds for an ethereal, luxurious effect. A perfect addition to any collection, its exquis...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Byzantine Pendant with Amethyst Swiss Topaz and Granulation
Located in Athens, GR
Embrace the allure of our rectangular pendant, adorned with two square amethysts and a square Swiss topaz, enveloped by meticulously crafted granulations, an exquisite blend of geome...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Round Pink Sapphire Gold Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Embrace the epitome of elegance with our gold earrings, each meticulously crafted to showcase a captivating round pink sapphire—a symbol of enduring allure and timeless sophisticatio...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Pear Peridot Gold Byzantine Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
These exquisite open pear-shaped gold earrings, adorned with a radiant pear peridot, exude timeless sophistication, making a statement that transcends trends and enhances your unique...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold

Serpentine Ball Gold Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Elevate your elegance with these exquisite gold drop earrings, meticulously crafted in a graceful serpentine ball shape, and adorned with intricate details that echo the grandeur of ...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Trillion Iolite Byzantine Gold Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Discover the intricate beauty of our gold earrings, adorned with exquisite granulations and crowned by a brilliant trillion iolite in the center, a perfect blend of timeless sophisti...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Cross Pendant with Emeralds Tanzanite and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Experience the divine beauty of this Byzantine cross pendant, adorned with exquisite emeralds, tanzanite, and a radiant diamond. This piece is a testament to the rich history and opu...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Byzantine Gemstone Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
These captivating rectangle-shaped earrings feature two square amethyst gems and a square Swiss topaz, embodying a harmonious blend of structured elegance and vibrant color. 100% ha...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Gold Polygon Earrings with Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Immerse yourself in the modern sophistication of our captivating gold polygon-shaped earrings, where glistening diamonds light up each facet—a testament to timeless allure and contem...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Drop Ball Gold Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Grace your ears with these exquisite gold drop earrings, delicately handcrafted in an open ball shape adorned with intricate granulations, they feature a majestic sapphire gracing ea...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

21K, Burma Ruby & VS/F Diamond Peacock Pin. (GIA)
Located in Miami, FL
Made from 21kt yellow gold, this exquisite peacock pin features a stunning 13.50ct Burma Ruby as its centerpiece, boasting a vibrant red hue and oval shape. Surrounding the ruby are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Cross Pendant with Rubies and Sapphire
Located in Athens, GR
Our gold pendant showcases a captivating design with polygonal edges adorned by radiant rubies, all leading to a central sapphire—a harmonious blend of shape and color that exudes el...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Gold Earrings with Tourmalines and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with these exquisite gold earrings, featuring a rounded pear shape embellished with an oval green tourmaline and a square pink tourmaline, a harmonious fusion of color...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Granulation Gold Earrings with Ruby
Located in Athens, GR
These exquisite gold earrings are designed in the enchanting shape of dreamcatchers, each featuring a captivating ruby at its heart—a symbol of passion and protection, sure to captur...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Byzantine Earrings with Swiss Blue Topaz
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn your ears with our gold earrings, featuring an oval Swiss topaz, inspired by the grandeur of the Byzantine era—a testament to enduring beauty and classic craftsmanship. 100% h...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Rounded Cross with Pink Tourmaline
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with a rounded cross pendant, where a serene pink tourmaline graces the center amidst a gradient of delicate granulations—a beautiful symbol of faith and graceful eleg...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

6.42 Carat Floating Emerald with Diamond & Emeralds in 18K Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
The natural oval-cut emerald center stone weighs 6.42 carats and features a floating design. It is paired with a halo of 13 marquise-cut white diamonds weighing 1.67 carats total, 1 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Indian Mangalsutra. 14k, Emerald & Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite necklace boasts a stunning 3.00 carat oval cut Colombian emerald, set elegantly in prongs crafted from 14k white gold. Adorned with a total of 1.10 carats of round bri...
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2010s European Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade, Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade, Sapphire, Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Mint Natural Vintage Jade Natural Emeralds - 1.50 carat Natural Blue Sapphires - 1.00 carat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bague Romance Divine en or jaune 18 carats, perle et calcedoines – EU54
Located in OUISTREHAM, FR
La bague « Romance Divine » en cabochons de calcédoines est façonnée à la main, fusionnant le style baroque avec une touche de chic contemporain. Réalisée en or jaune 18 carats, ell...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Byzantine Heart Cross with Ruby
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with a heart cross pendant, graced by a resplendent ruby at its core and adorned with delicate golden details—an embodiment of love and elegance in every facet. 100% ...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Byzantine Gold Bracelet with Rhodolite Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Our gold bracelet boasts a sleek lock adorned with intricate golden details, featuring two square rhodolites, a central square London topaz, and a scattering of brilliant gems, a har...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold

1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr
Located in SE
195 years old Signet Intaglio Ring featuring a natural red- spotted Gray - Blue Sardonyx stone with hand-cut heraldic depiction of three smoking Grenades flanked with Lilies on the s...
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1820s Swedish Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Byzantine Rounded Cross Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with a gold cross pendant featuring intricate circle motifs, woven with golden rope and adorned by delicate granulations—a divine symbol of faith and timeless beauty. ...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Briolette Cut Green Tourmaline & Diamond Dangling Stud Earrings in 18K
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Briolette Cut Tourmaline & Diamond Dangling Drop Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Earring - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 5.7 grams - S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10 Carat Greenish-Yellow Chrysoberyl & Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, these earrings showcase a 10-carat total weight of captivating greenish-yellow chrysoberyl. Each 9mm cabochon-cut gemstone shimmers with a unique color hu...
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Late 20th Century Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Late 20th Century Astrology Motif Emerald Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing our stunning Astrology Motif Emerald Ring, crafted from exquisite 14k yellow gold. Adorned with a captivating round-shaped emerald weigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Square Cross with Emeralds
Located in Athens, GR
This exquisite gold cross pendant is framed by intricate golden rope detailing, and gracefully adorned with a constellation of sparkling emeralds, forming a symbol of timeless faith ...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.78 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring For Her
Located in Miami, FL
Step into elegance with our stunning 10k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, featuring a total diamond weight of 1.78 carats. Each diamond, boasting VS-SI clarity and G-H color, is meticulousl...
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2010s European Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Portugal 1930 Fine Filigree Byzantine Type Pendant Cross In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Portuguese filigree pendant cross. Beautiful pendant cross, created in Portugal, during the Victorian era, back in the 1850 or earlier. Crafted in the shape of a Byzantine cross, wi...
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1930s Portuguese Byzantine Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphires & Pearl Bangle Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphires & Pearl Bangle Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 6 carats South sea white pearl Multi color sapphires - 0.50 carats This Bangl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Carnilen ring Bochic Curated Antique Cameo From Afghanistan 18k Solid Gold & Antique ring This is the k...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Pearl & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Sapphire & Tahiti pearl Set In 18K Gold and silver Natural Red Ruby 54 Carats South Sea Oval shape Tahiti Pearls Natural Sapphires - 9 Carats 18K Yellow G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Peacock Motif Pendant with Blue Sapphire in 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in elegance with our Vintage Peacock Motif Blue Sapphire Pendant, crafted from lustrous 14k yellow gold. Featuring a single mesmerizing blue sapphire stone, 100% natural eart...
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2010s European Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold, VS Diamond Bracelet/Bangle Sonia B
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in exquisite luxury with our 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring from the renowned brand SONIA B. Featuring 4.00 Carats of dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds, each boasting VS cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century European 1.20 Carat Emerald Religious Cross
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage European religiois cross pendant with emerald. This piece is carefully enamelled and engraved with religious latin phrases. "In Hoc Signo Vinces" which translates to "In thi...
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2010s European Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Natural turquoise stone in 18k gold with Natural diamonds for pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This is a beautiful turquoise stone set in 18K gold with pave diamonds. It consists of: Gemstone- Natural turquoise Gemstone origin- Iran Metal- Solid Gold Metal purity- 18K yellow ...
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2010s Indian Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

18K White Gold High Quality, VVS Diamond & Ruby Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your elegance with our stunning 18K White Gold Pendant, adorned with 1.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds and a brilliant 1.00 Carat Burma Ruby. Each gemstone, including the VVS ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage GIA Certified 5 Carat Heart Blue Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage GIA Certified Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Pendant Necklace. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Pendant Necklace - Metal: 18K Gold - Weight: 66.9 grams - Setting: Bezel, Channel - Size: 18 inches -Closure: Screw...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Goossens Astro Sun & Moon Double-Sided Pendant
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
New at the House of Goossens An oversized medallion mounted on a textured chain. This double-sided necklace tells two stories, revealing a sun face adorned with carnelian and a moon ...
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2010s French Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Byzantine Revival 1850 Enameled Polychrome Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Byzantine revival enameled Christian Cross Fabulous antique cross, created in Europe in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1850. This exceptional rare cross has been crafted with...
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1830s Italian Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Baroque Revival Coral Cameo Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, Italy. These glamourous chandelier earrings feature elegant Baroque style and finely carved coral cameos. The look is one-of-a-kind antique chic underscored by fine detail and meticulous fabrication They are in excellent condition. Noted: possibly later tops; the posts are definitely a contemporary addition. Stone Details: "Today, when coral reefs are protected from harvest for their invaluable ecological role, the trade of old coral...
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1880s Italian Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ornate Sterling Silver Worry Bangle Bracelet 8 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful estate bracelet is sterling silver. It features a worry-type center that can be spun. Measurements: 8mm wide - Inner circumference of 8 inches - Inner diameter of 2 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Intaglio von Gyllensvärd Signet Ring Blue Sardonyx 18K Gold ØUS8.75/3.5g
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring featuring banded / two-layered/banded Sardonyx stone with the heraldic depiction of a Sword in the middle of the shield under the Knight's Helmet with horns deco...
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1920s Swedish Medieval Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Classic Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your proposal with our Classic Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring, crafted from shimmering 14k white gold. Featuring a dazzling 0.41 carat princess-cut diamond, this ring exud...
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2010s European Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Myanmar Icy Type Jadeite Guan Gong Guan Yu Pendant, God of Righteous
Located in Kowloon, HK
This jade pendant is 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade. It is hand-carved into a Guan Gong. The beautiful, fine, icy texture with honey-yellow color gif...
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Early 2000s Hong Kong Medieval Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Gem & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Gem & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Opals - 2 Carats Natural Red Ruby - 3.50 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 8 Carats South ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...

2.33 Carat Red Pear Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring, set in Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
A stunning cocktail ring featuring a 1.86-carat pear-shaped Red Tourmaline (Rubellite) as its breathtaking centerpiece. Surrounding the vibrant center stone are sparkling round brill...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum

5.93 Carat Red Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring, set in 18K Gold.
Located in New York, NY
A stunning cocktail ring featuring a 4.93-carat oval-shaped Red Tourmaline (Rubellite) as its breathtaking centerpiece. Surrounding the vibrant center stone are sparkling round brill...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Stud Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Stud Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Gray natural diamonds - 1 carat Emeralds - 0.40 carat Natural oval shape tanzanites - 6 carat The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

A Large Silver Gilt Byzantine Ring 8th-10th Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A large silver gilt Byzantine ring from the middle to later Empire. The bezel shows saints Peter and Paul standing by a processional cross, both holding bibles. Note the shoulders of...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Elegant Chunky Pendant Necklace Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Light scratc...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Good Luck Elephant Hair Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby Good Luck Elephant Hair Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural red rubies - 4 Carats is from the "Orient" traveling collection and it is the epitome of eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Amethyst, Topaz, Pearl & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Amethyst, Topaz, Pearl & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 3 carat Natural Blue Topaz and Ametyist 16 carat White Button Pearls ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

Bochic “Orient” Diamond & Ruby Stud Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Diamond & Ruby Stud Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural red ruby, oval shape - 2 carats Natural gray single cut diamonds - 1 carat The earrings from the "...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural blue opals Salmon Color Color Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 5 carat The Brooch is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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 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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