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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Late Victorian
Style: Early Victorian
Style: High Victorian
Rare Antique 3 Strand Coral Beads
Located in New York, NY
Rare 3 strand Antique Genuine Coral Beads with silver filigreed clasp. Hard to find natural untreated coral with graduated toggle beads circa 1900,...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Silver
Antique Amethyst Love Heart pendant, 15k gold and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly stunning antique pendant is this gorgeous Amethyst and Pearl heart pendant.
Crafted in rich and buttery 15ct yellow gold it has a bold look with delicate detailing and an op...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Victorian Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold Stamped (rubbed)
Circa 1880
Gorgeous, Victorian three stone ring. Set with beautiful, oval opals & a cute cluster of rose cut natural diamo...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal
Antique Garnet Snake necklace, 15k gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and sumptuous antique, Snake necklace.
This necklace features a beautiful and highly detailed snake head pendant set with juicy, rich red, Garnet cabochon both to the he...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9K Gold Trombone Link Chain with T-Bar, Spring Ring, and Dog Clip
Located in Venice, CA
This 9k gold Victorian watch chain consists of trombone links connected by sections of three oval links in a beautiful alternating pattern. The chain comes with a removable T-bar tha...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Etruscan Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Studs
15ct Gold
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian round, gold stud earrings. Beautifully decorated with fine Etruscan gold work.
Measure a...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond, star set, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era Sapphire and Diamond bangle in 9ct yellow gold.
It is on the chunky side for this style of bangle which is a nice feature, it has a star set face wi...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th century 18K drop Earrings, English C.1860
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 18K etruscan tassel drop Earrings, English C.1860. The Earrings surmounted with sphere with granular etruscan bead wire work and a drop of nine graduated drop bead tassels. L...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Diamond and Enamel Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond & Blue Enamel Earrings (c. 1890–1900)
From the late Victorian era, these antique earrings (circa 1890–1900) beautifully capture the quiet glamour of a byg...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1990 Ruby Diamond 9ct Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A bold yet classic piece, this vintage ruby and diamond gypsy ring was made in 1990 and crafted in warm 9ct rose gold. The ring features a trio of vivid round-cut rubies, each set in...
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
14k yellow gold brooch set with Corallium Rubrum - 5.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with Corallium Rubrum - size 2.4 cm diameter
detailed description:
The diameter of the brooch is approximately 2.4 cm by 1.0 cm high
weight: 5.4 grams...
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Victorian Man in the Moon Ring, Heintz Bros.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Original Condition Victorian Man in the Moon Ring from the 19th Century in 14K gold. Original moonstone carved smiley face set high into...
Category
1860s American High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Cut Steel butterfly hair comb
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era hair comb.
It is a two pronged celluloid hair comb in a yellow shade.
The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Cut Steel
Retro real uncut rose cut Diamond gold silver tear drop stud earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
The beautiful real diamonds gold silver earrings consists of:
Diamond- Uncut diamonds and rose cut diamonds
Diamond weight- 2.10cts
Diamond color- White with a tint of yellow and tin...
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
$328 Sale Price
26% Off
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Enamel “Who The Devil Are You?" Vesta Case
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A rare and delightfully whimsical Victorian-era sterling silver vesta case, dated 1887, showcasing a unique blend of satire and fine craftsmanship. This collectible piece, both funct...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Pendant with coral and pearl 4.0 grams 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold pendant set with coral and pearl
Detailed description:
The pendant measures 4.5 cm long and 2.0 cm wide.
Total weight: 4.0 grams.
Set with:
- 1 x 12 mm x 9.5 mm oval ca...
Category
1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k yellow gold bracelet set with Corallium Rubrum - 21.8 grams - 19 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold bracelet set with Corallium Rubrum - 19 cm long
detailed description
the length of the bracelet is 19 cm long by 1.3 cm wide and 6.0 mm high
total weight: 21.8 gr...
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage coloured paste collar necklace, symbolic, Victorian style
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare Vintage paste collar necklace.
It is made in the Victorian style, very heavy and substantial with an incredible design!
Made in Germany by Paul Stikklelorum, the compact are...
Category
Late 20th Century German Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Certified natural real rose cut and uncut diamond sterling silver eternity band
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous eternity band consists of following:
Diamond- Rose cut and uncut diamonds
Diamond weight- 3.10cts
Diamond color- White with a tint of yellow and brown
Metal- Silver
Pur...
Category
2010s Asian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$390 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 3.07 carats Old Mine Cut diamond solitaire ring
Located in PARIS, FR
3.07 carat Old Mine Cut diamond solitaire ring
Solitaire ring in 18k gold (750°/°°) and platinum set with a cushion-cut old mine cut diamond weighing 3.07ct (M P1). Probably Victor...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Miriam Haskell Baroque Pearl Fringe Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival faux pearl fringe bracelet of signature baroque pearls and Russian gilt incised bars creating a fringed pearl border. Hexagon clasp with baroque pe...
Category
1940s American Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed.
Upon pond...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our stunning Antique Victorian oval 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace takes us back in time with its intricate engraved design. Handmade from...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Garnet Gemstone and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of artist studio work garnet gemstone and sterling silver earrings. These dangling earrings are rose cut and pear cut garnet gemstones bezel set on open back sterling ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Enamel and Lapis Glass Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Enamel and Lapis Glass Necklace of silver circa 1900's. Central motif enameled in green and blue with lapis pate de verre drop....
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Citrine Ruby Enamel Saint Esprit Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a massive Saint Esprit (Holy Spirit) pendant crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1860.
The piece features red foiled citrines, rubies, paste, enamel (some pieces are missing).
Weigh...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
18k yellow gold signet ring – 9.7 grams - U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25(54)
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring – 9.7 grams – ring size US. 7 - EU. 17.25(54)
Detailed description
the top of the ring is 1.3 cm wide and 2.7 mm high
Ring size US 7 - EU. 17.25(54)
weight 9...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dangle Ring Diamond Ball Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Sphere Black Enamel Ring covered in stars, dangling on a twisted band.
Ring with black Enamel, inspired by Victorian Age, Memento Mori
Designer: J Dauphin
The sphere as a...
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
High Karat Gold Enamel Fold Over Ring Victorian
Located in Stamford, CT
An impactful ring that is exquisite, elegant and timeless though it is a prize for an antique jewelry collector. The ring is scarce. The workmanship is glorious. In 18kt gold, the f...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Butterfly Necklace Set with Seed Pearls Natural Diamond Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Necklace
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Makers Mark S S
Beautiful, Victorian butterfly necklace. Set with natural seed ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Moonstone Diamond Bangle Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Moonstone Diamond Bangle Bracelet Black Enamel Victorian Style Hermetica
Inspired by Hermetica and Cabbalistic concepts of the micro and macro cosmos.
Gold plated Brass wi...
Category
2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Arrow Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian arrow bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. The piece features cultured pearls and rose cut diamonds. Circa 1890.
Weight: 5.15g
Length: 6cm
IMPORTANT: As a buyer, yo...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Fob
9ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
CHAIN SOLD SEPARATELY
This exquisite 9ct rose gold Victorian seal fob boasts a tall gold structure with ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
American Victorian Maria Judson Strean Portrait Miniature Pendant in 15K Gold
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Presenting this beautiful and rare watercolor portrait by one of America's foremost female miniature portrait artists, Maria Judson Strean (1865–1949).
This never before seen piece o...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with coral - 8.1 grams - 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with a coral - 8.1 grams - ring size US 7.75 - EU 18(57)
detailed description:
The top of the ring is in an oval shape of 2.3 cm by 1.8 cm wide and 1.2 cm ...
Category
1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Homeric Medallion Link Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This sterling silver link bracelet contains oval medallions with the profile of a handsome helmeted warrior, a popular motif in 1880-1890’s flatware that made its way into jewelry de...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Turquoise Bracelet, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 9 carat rose gold, this charming 1900s bracelet featured five turquoise set equally across it’s length. The 18cm bracelet weighs 6.5 grams and sits beautifully on the wris...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings from the late 19th Century. Modern, timeless and elegant with large gold ear wires.
1870's USA, Italian coral.
Length...
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond Pave Ring of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique, Victorian era ring dating to 1890 featuring three old European cut diamonds and 16 rose cut diamonds set in 10k yellow gold.
The face of the ring measures 0.3 inches b...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Psyche And Cupid Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900.
The piece features a shell cameo depicting Psyche and Cupid.
Weight: 11.58g
Size: 4.8x3.5cm
IMPORTANT: As a b...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Solid 9k White Gold Natural Peridot & Pearl womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
One center oval cut 6x4 mm (0.24" x 0.16") Vibrant olive green Peridot and two Freshwater Cultured Pearls approx 4mm (0.16") round set in this Solid 9K White Gold Victorian style set...
Category
2010s British Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15.00 Carat Peridot and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite antique brooch featuring an impressive 15.00 carat emerald cut peridot at the centre. This principal stone possesses a vibrant green hue which is accentuate...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Vintage Style Victorian Brooch Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Victorian Brooch Vintage Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and frog, designed to make a bold statement. Crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$217 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Pearl and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS
From the top of each pearl suspending vertically set from three graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending, appro...
Category
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Locket Pendant Necklace Aesthetic Period Scene
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE DIAMOND PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT IN WARM 10 KARAT GOLD WITH A GORGEOUS OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER. THE REVERSE IS ADORNED WITH A...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Style Multi-Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch for Him in Silver
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Style Multi-Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch for Him in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and dragonfly, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$337 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900.
The piece features round cut amethyst and seed pearls.
Weight: 4.04g
Size: 17.25 (US 7)
IMPORTANT: please ask ab...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst & Diamond Ring 11 Carats, Victorian Circa 1890s Unisex
Located in Southbury, CT
This circa 1890s ring features an impressive oblong oval-shaped 11 carat amethyst with excellent purple and rose coloring. The 23.63mm x 11.33mm is surrounded by a halo of 22 tiny Eu...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
French Antique Victorian Sautoir Chain Sterling Silver 18ct Gold Gilt
Located in Napoli, IT
Turn of the Century
Beautifully hand crafted during the turn of last century this long late Victorian sautoir necklace is French origin, hallmarked
Solid Sterling silver 18 KT gold ...
Category
1880s French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 2.60 carat diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Victorian earrings from the 1880s feature two old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.60 carats, offering a warm L-M color and exceptional VS clarity. The antique cu...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Floral Engraved Peony Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1880
Discover the exquisite charm of this 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Locket. Oval-shaped and thoughtfully designed, this stunning piece sh...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Swiss 14 ct Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel And Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite antique 14ct gold, diamond and royal blue guilloché enamel ladies' wristwatch is dated circa 1900 and made in Switzerland. The watch has a round yellow gold case embel...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early Victorian Pair of Natural Saltwater Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
An early Victorian pair of natural pearl and rose-cut diamond earrings, each earring on the finial and suspending a natural pearl drop, dark cream color, the two pearls measures re...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
English 14K White Gold Natural Colourful Opal Victorian Style Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Our stunning ornate five stone Victorian inspired ring design is made in 14K White Gold and handset with beautiful natural Australian opals measuring 6x4mm (0.24"x0.16), 5x4mm (0.20"...
Category
2010s British Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Specimen Agate & Gold Brooch or Kilt Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian Scottish brooch or kilt pin.
In 14k yellow gold with finely engraved decoration and 2 concentric rings framing a central Celtic cross.
Set with carved bloodstone, jasper, and agate cabochons througout.
Simply a wonderful Scottish pin...
Category
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Two-tone Agate Cameo in 18kt Gold Surrounded by Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Firenze, IT
Brooch/pendant holding a cameo on agate set with rose-cut diamonds and white pearls (untested). Set in 18K yellow gold. Dimensions: 4.40 x 3.40 cm. Gross weight: 21.40 gr.
Category
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Griffin Charm of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Griffin Charm with Sapphire & Diamond in 14k Gold (c. 1890)
A mythical guardian of treasure and a symbol of courage and strength, the griffin ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Necklace Collar Locket Pendant Sterling Silver Birds Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian necklace, a so called collar comes with its original locket pendant. The locket was made by S. Blankensee and Son in Birmingham in 1890 or 1898, the letter is hard to...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Category
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
One of a Kind Victorian Butterfly Cuff Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare example of a Victorian Silver Cuff with an attached plaque of a hand painted orange blue and brown butterfly about to land on a spray of flowers. The butterfly has company as ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
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.