Jewelry & Watches
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Amethyst
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
White Gold
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Classical Greek Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1980s Finnish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s French Jewelry & Watches
Early 2000s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Silver
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Indicolite, Tourmaline
1820s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Early 2000s Austrian Jewelry & Watches
Palladium, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Tanzanite, Topaz, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Jewelry & Watches
Steel, Gilt Metal
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Rubelite, Tourmaline
2010s African Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Sterling Silver
1930s Chinese Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Mid-19th Century American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Morganite, Topaz, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
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.