Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Peridot
Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate, ...
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Mid-20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire
1980s English Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Silver Plate
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
2010s French Modern Jewelry & Watches
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century American Georgian Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Yellow Gold
2010s European Etruscan Revival Jewelry & Watches
Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Tsavorite, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Topaz
Early 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline
2010s African Modern Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Emerald
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1980s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, 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.