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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1910s
Antique Victorian Synthetic Ruby and 3.11 Carat Diamond Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.11 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 15 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch in the form of a winged insect; part of our antique jewellery collections.
This stunning antique brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting.
The antique brooch has been modelled in the form of a stylised winged insect.
The thorax of the insect is ornamented with an old round cut synthetic* ruby, encircled with eleven diamonds in a combination of Old Dutch and Old round cut.
The large striped abdomen of this stylised winged insect is defined with 15k yellow gold decorated borders and embellished further with Old Dutch and Old round cut diamonds, graduating in size depending on location.
The paired, pierced decorated wings are embellished with curvilinear bands incorporating one hundred and eighty-seven diamonds.
The head of this impressive insect brooch is embellished with an Old Dutch cut diamond, accented with two cabochon synthetic ruby representing the eyes.
The insect has two bifurcating stylised antennae ornamented with old Dutch cut and round cut diamonds to the swept terminals.
The legs of the insect are realistically modelled in 15k yellow gold.
This 1880s brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and security clasp.
This impressive Victorian insect...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Leo Lion Zodiac Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular charm designed as a proud lion lifting a paw with July inscribed below
It's mane accented with single cut diamonds, eye-clean and white
Completed by jump ring bale
Tested...
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Mid-19th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.70 Carat Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old cut diamond and two pearls are set in this one of a kind Edwardian cocktail ring. The diamond is 0.70 carat and is an I colour and SI clarity. Two cultured pearls sit...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This stunning and handcrafted brooch is shaped in the design of a fly, featuring the wings as half moon, cabochon cut garnets. They have a total weight of 2.00 carat and are supporte...
Category
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Diamond 10 Karat Gold Stylized Owl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hollow form depicting the face of an owl, with an old European cut diamond in its mouth and single cut diamond eyes
Total diamond weight approximately 0.08 carat, eye-clean and whit...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace and Huggie Hoop Earrings Set 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning Retro era jewelry set consisted of a pendant necklace and huggie hoop earrings. The jewelry suit is handcrafted in 18K yellow gold.
The p...
Category
Mid-19th Century Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s 3.58 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive pair of antique 3.58ct diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, silver set earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
These fine and impressive antique earrings have been crafted in 14k yellow gold with silver settings.
The fluted claw settings display feature 1.79Ct Old European round cut diamonds.
The earrings secure to the reverse with a post and butterfly style fastening.
These Old European cut diamond stud earrings have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14k yellow gold and silver.
The earrings are supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates.
Condition
These impressive antique stud earrings...
Category
1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique 18kt yellow gold link bracelet, showcasing a 15ct Ceylon cabochon sapphire (no heat), highlighted with diamonds. Circa 1890
Category
1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Krementz Engraved Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Krementz 14k rose gold engraved bangle bracelet. circa 1911
14k rose gold
Tested and stamped: 14k
Hallmark: N.K.B. 1911
14.5 grams
Inside dimensio...
Category
1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Silver over 15 Karat Gold and 0.60 Carat Rose Cut Floret Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silver over 15 Karat Gold and 0.60 Carat Rose Cut Floret Ring c.1840
Size 7.5 (Sizable)
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Jadeite, Enamel and Diamond Figural Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie motif, the top finial with a carved jadeite plaque depicting Confucius and the lower decorated with a leaf and fruit motif, accented by black enamel and tiny rose-cut dia...
Category
Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Turquoise Cabochon & Gilt Metal Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Brooch in a Gilt metal surround.
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Opal Necklace, circa 1870s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Noveau 18kt gold opal necklace, with natural opals and rubies, and enamel decoration.
Made in England, Circa 1910.
Tested positive for 18kt gold...
Category
1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1910s 1.38 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 1.38 carat blue sapphire and 0.62 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Agate Lady Cameo and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A three-dimensional antique brooch, the female bust extending from an agate center, and bordered with pearls.
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Pearl
Micro Mosaic 18 Karat Gold Framed Dog Picture Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dimension - 1.25 X 1.75 inch
Weight - 18.5 G
Category
1880s Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1.5 Carat Diamonds and 1.4 Carat Sapphires Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is finely crafted in18k yellow gold with sapphire weighing approximately total of 1.40 carat and diamonds weighing approximately total of 1.50 carat.
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Enamel Pearl Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Designed as serpent, the gold head inset with split pearls, applied with blue enamel, surmounted with an openworks silver motif set with twelve old mine-cut diamonds, the body compos...
Category
1860s American Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Antique Scottish Agate Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Necklace 18kt Gold and Agate. Made in Scotland circa 1820-60's.
Measurements: Length 17.12 inches;
Size of largest central stone is 1.92 inch (48mm) long x 1.6 inch (40mm) ...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Victorian Mixed Metal Lily of the Valley Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Mixed Metal Lily of the Valley Bangle form the late 19th Century.
Sterling bangle with applications of pink and green gold florals which are applied over the engraved desi...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Silver
Antique Coral, Yellow Gold, and Silver Button Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique coral ring with a yellow gold and silver mounting. Likely a Georgian period button converted into a ring at some point during th...
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Paste Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Late Victorian Paste Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Pin
Bring nostalgia and grace back with this 12 karat gold Late Victorian paste amethyst pin.
44 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold
Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Victorian Style Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Victorian style silver and 18K yellow gold floral ruby and diamond necklace. Showcasing seven round and oval shaped fine quality natural rubies weighi...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Native American Shaman Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the stylized face of a Native American woman
With neatly tucked hair and tattooed forehead
Tested as 14 karat gold
Circa: 1890
Head measures: 10.7 x 8.7 mm
Total len...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Large Bronze Roundel of Hercules Fighting Centaur
Located in New York, NY
Large bronze roundel with mythological scene depicting Hercules fighting a centaur. France, circa 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Bronze
Rare Important 19th Century Sevres Style Yellow Porcelain Bronze Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Beautiful Rare 19th Century Fine French Gilt Bronze and Yellow Sevres Porcelain Center Bowl. The hand p...
Category
19th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Gold Micromosaic Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare pair of earrings decorated in its center with an oval motif, retaining a micro-mosaic, in an entourage with plant decoration and a faceted coral line. 18K yellow gold frame. No...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Solid Gold Curb Link Padlock Heart & Key Lock Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 12K Solid Yellow Gold
Weight: 28.1 Grams
Chain Type: Hand Engraved Curb Link
Chain Length: Will comfortably fit up to a 7 Inch wrist
Clasp: Functional Turn-Lock Key Clasp w...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Carnelian Fob Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our exquisite Victorian Carnelian Fob Charm Necklace features a central carnelian. Cherished for its deep hues and symbolic ties to courage and vita...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Diamond Set Cluster Floral Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering on an old mine-cut diamond within a surround of old cut diamonds with floral motif, mounted in silver and gold, circa 1890
Size/Dimensions: US size 7
Diamond: Approximate t...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamond in-between, the bars connected with six diamond-set arches each arch with a diamond-trefoil and a round cabochon-cut opal within, terminating on each side with a small diamond and opal trefoil motif, the diamonds estimated to weigh 2.9 carats in total, all mounted in gold and silver, attached to silver-gilt tiara frame and accompanied by gold chain back section to convert to a necklace, circa 1890, measuring 4 x 14.5cm, gross weight 36.4 grams.
A unusual and lively late Victorian tiara...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria: A Mirror to the World (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
by Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe
This book rewrites the history of jewellery in the age of Victoria. The ‘age of Victoria’ is taken in its widest sense to encompass jewellery made th...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
French Flowers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant locket with an engraved spray of flowers to the centre of each side with an engraved scrolling surround. Stamped with the eagle mark for 1...
Category
19th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890 Victorian Rose Gold Hand Engraved Floral Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful hand engraved 1890 Victorian locket in 10K rose gold that showcases a gorgeous hand engraved floral motif. At the center, a beautif...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Moss Agate and Coral Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Moss Agate and Coral Pendant Necklace
A moss agate pendant necklace adorned with blue enamel and 6 coral beads. The gold chain features an additional 8 coral beads
Made cir...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Classical Revival Hardstone Cameo Classical profile of a Lady 18 K Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful oval cameo of a young baccante, a female follower of the cult of Bacchus or Dionysos was exquisitly carved out of a sardonyx. The young woman wears her curly hair deco...
Category
1860s European Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Scarf Ring Three Colour Gold Silver Swallow Butterfly Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little scarf clip has been created in the Japanese taste popular in 1875 ca. The front of the scarf clip is decorated with animals and flowers in relief. Three differen...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Shell 15 Karat Gold Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This bracelet is typical for Viictorian Natural History Curiosity jewelery.
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Late Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Cigar Band Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This immaculate late Edwardian "cigar band" style ring centers on a scintillating .50 carat old European cut diamond, embraced by 1.65 carats of glittering Swiss cut diamonds, mounte...
Category
1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14K Gold 6.49ct GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Old Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Elongated Cushion Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Intense Yellow Color - I1 Clarity - 2.99ct (exact - certified)
** See Certification Det...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian Antique Pear Jelly Opal Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear-shaped jelly opal cabochon measuring 8.0 x 13.0 mm
Translucent colorless body with violet and yellow play-of-color
Set with a platinum bezel with a pierced halo sur...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 15K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Measuring 1 3/4" long, these lovely Victorian ear pendants are crafted in 15 karat gold with a velvety bloomed finish. C1870
Measurements: 1 3/4" from the top of the ear wire, 7/16"...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold
French 1870 Napoleon III Perfume Bottle Mount In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
French scent bottle with gemstones.
Gorgeous antique scent perfume bottle, created in Paris France during the imperial period of Napoleon III, back in the 1860. This exceptional bot...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carat, graded J color, I1 clarity. Accented by 20 single cut diamonds with ...
Category
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
French Edwardian No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated cushion cut sapphire weighing 2.64 carats total - transparent medium blue
Natural Sri Lanka in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment
Set in a ...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Austrian 1820 Georgian Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian pendant brooch made in Austria.
An incredible antique pendant brooch, created in Austria during the Georgian period, back in the 1820. This fabulous piece has been crafted ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1880s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.25 carat.
Acid tested to be 8k real good.
The diamond is has H-I-J color s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity.
Box is not i...
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1880s Turkish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian 9.64 CTW Diamond Sapphire Ruby Heart Shaped Black Opal Antique Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an ornately pierced plaque-shaped pendant and bale with filigree and flowing foliate motifs
Featuring a heart-shaped opal cabochon weighing approximately 6.42 carats - be...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Belle Epoque Platinum GIA Blue Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Blue Moonstone - Pierced Carving Oval Shape - Bezel Set - White Color ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info **
(1) Natural Genuine Di...
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Early 1800s Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
French Victorian Moonstone Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian three-drop moonstone yellow gold necklace, circa 1890.
The French Victorian Moonstone Yellow Gold Necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies the elegance...
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1890s French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 7.80ctw GIA Natural Jade & Diamond Black Enamel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly unique and stunning antique art deco period cocktail ring crafted in solid platinum and features a breathtaking, GIA certified, natural jade stone that displays very rich and desirable green color over its oval cabochon shape. The stone perfectly sits in a beautifully hand crafted frame which is drenched with fine quality, old single cut diamonds and black enamel throughout. The diamonds go down both sides of the shoulders which is then completed with hand engraving designs down the entire shank. This ring comes with the original GIA certification which indicates that the jade is 100% natural and has no indication of impregnation. A truly outstanding antique handmade ring...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Portrait Enamel, Rose Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace, Austrian.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi color portrait enamel, rose diamond, natural pearl, yellow gold and silver necklace, c 1860. The finely painted portrait enamel was probably done in Switzerland as th...
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1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Old Mine 11.30 Carat No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Shop this antique relic from a simpler time. An unheated 11.30-carat oval cut Blue Sapphire of Burmese origin. Set in platinum with a round-cut diamond h...
Category
19th Century Burmese Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Hardstone Intaglio Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique charm bracelet comprising of six fancifully designed seals, each set with an intaglio engraving carved into various stones such as carnelian and quartz. The seals hang fro...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Edwardian 1.50 Carat GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era 1.50 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring composed of platinum and 18k white gold. Featuring a 1.50 carat Cushio...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Fly Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold diamond, pearl and ruby fly ring. The ring consists of natural black pearl which makes up part of the body while the wings have been set with rose cut dia...
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique double heart ring dating back to the Victorian era. The ring features two open interlocking hearts which have been silver set with a vast array of round old ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 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 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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