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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Late Victorian
Style: Early Victorian
Style: High Victorian
Victorian Rose Gold Bamboo Bangle
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Bamboo Bangle A beautiful original Victorian-era hinged bamboo bangle crafted in 9ct rose gold, measuring 7mm wide with a 61mm internal diameter. This...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Vulcanite cameo brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting antique Victorian era Vulcanite cameo brooch. It is a very well designed piece depicting a lady, possibly Mary. The cameo has some lig...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Victorian sapphire emerald diamond 18k yellow gold snake flower brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This intricate Victorian brooch from the 1880s features a coiled snake and flower motif in 18k yellow gold. A round cut sapphire of approximately 0.12 carats centers the design, surr...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Double Snake Bracelet Coiled Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian double coiled snake bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s). Red and green enamel adorn the snakes. Some loss to the ename...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Opal, Diamond & Demantoid Garnet Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning Victorian 18ct gold cluster ring, featuring a magnificent op...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18k yellow gold snake ring, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This charming antique, Victorian coiled snake ring is a real charmer. Coils of rich, buttery yellow gold form the body of this handsome happy snake, the head is modelled at the face...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace and pendant with diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds and old cut diamonds. 1.00 ct - F/G, G/H - SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 45 c...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Dendritic Agate and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Dendritic Agate and Diamond Brooch Description: This Victorian brooch showcases a mesmerizing oval dendritic agate, known for its natural fern-like inclusions that appear ...
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 karat gold French ring with Rose of France, Victorian style
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful and traditional Rose de France ring in a Victorian style , 40s ,18k yellow gold, large cameo style setting, ideal as a fine jewelry gift The brilliant cut Rose de France ...
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1940s French Late Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 9k gold chunky rolo link chain necklace, Victorian, Forget me not
Located in NEWARK, GB
We do love a good antique gold chain here at StolenAttic and this beautiful Victorian piece has truly captured our hearts! This chain simply has everything you could wish for in an ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charm Locket Bracelet Victorian Revival Midcentury Italy
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Step back in time with this exquisite mid-century vintage Victorian /Etruscan style charm /locket bracelet from Italy. Crafted in 800 silver, it epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone era. The bracelet features intricate detailing reminiscent of Victorian /Etruscan styles, characterized by ornate patterns and textures that evoke an aura of historical charm. Adorned with glass cabochons and embellished with five delightful charms, this bracelet captures the essence of vintage Italian jewelry...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Jewelry & Watches

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Silver

Signet 18ct Gold Tourmaline Ring
Located in London, GB
Introducing our 18ct Gold Gemstone Signet Ring, meticulously crafted by Master Goldsmiths in London. This exquisite ring features a stunning 1.48ct oval mixed cut pink tourmaline, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Victorian Style Crest Signet Ring Skull Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crest Signet Ring Sterling Silver Skull Memento Mori Style J Dauphin J DAUPHIN signature piece " Secret Doors" Hand made in Los Angeles Made to order in Us size 4-13 Inspired by Me...
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2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Locket Pendant with Woven Hair, Memorial Jewelry
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant antique Victorian locket pendant, crafted in 14K gold, is a beautifully preserved piece of 19th-century jewelry. Designed to hold a cherished memento, the locket reflect...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

9K Solid English Rose Gold Natural Emerald Cluster Flower Ring customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 375 9K (9ct 9Kt) Rose Gold with Genuine Natural Emerald. Like all my jewelry pieces, this ring is made in my own workshop. A beautiful Emerald Ring set with...
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2010s British Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Crescent Moon Pendant Opal Diamond 18k Gold Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate antique Victorian diamond & opal crescent moon pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s) 12 old mine cut diamonds graduate in size and total an estimat...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Opal and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Opal and Diamond Ring: This ring features an opal with four old single cut diamonds set in palladium. The face of the ring was originally an antique stickpin (circa 1880) tha...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Palladium

Antique 9 Kt Yellow Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace, Guard Chain, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunning antique, Victorian 9kt yellow gold, fancy link longuard chain is sure to turn some heads. We love a good long chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewell...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cherub Sterling Silver Chatelaine Perfume Bottle
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an cherub sterling silver chatelaine perfume bottle. This canteen shaped perfume bottle has a screw in dipper and is marked Sterling on top. It features a cherub on a swing u...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

Victorian Pietra Dura Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket from the late 19th Century set in 9K gold. Inlaid hardstones form a floral design in turquoise, alabaster and agate ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold

14k yellow gold ring set with oval cut Corallium Rubrum – 6.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with oval cut Corallium Rubrum – 6.2 grams - ring size US 10 – EU 19.75 (62) detailed description: The top of the ring is in an oval shape of 2.3 cm by 1.6...
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1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Bird Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Amethyst Ring: This Victorian ring (circa 1880) features a carved amethyst with a rose cut diamond bird and flower mounted in an ornate 18k gold setting aglitter with single ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

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...
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1940s American Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Earrings with coral 10.9 grams 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold clip earrings set with coral - 1.6 cm detailed description: the top of the clip earrings is 1.6 cm wide weight 10.9 grams set with - 2 x 1.5 cm round cabochon cu...
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1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Engraved Bird Silver Locket Aesthetic Movement
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Locket ONLY. Does NOT include chain. Details: Victorian European Aesthetic Movement silver locket, dating between 1860-1880's. Sweet, romantic Victorian bird themed silver, yellow ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Micromosaic Bird Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Bird Earrings: These earrings feature micromosaic birds of hand set glass tesserae set in 14k gold. They were originally part of a broken Georgian bracelet (circa 1800-1830) ...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Princess
Located in Chesterland, OH
This Victorian unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the right-facing profile of the Princess is very well carved in exquisite detail. The surface is as crisp as the day it was crafted, impressive for a shell cameo from the late Victorian era. This would date back to around the 1860s-1890s. The carving on this cameo is excellent and well-detailed, with good relief. This was carved by an excellent carver, as were most Victorian cameos. This loose cameo...
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Antique Diamond Solitaire Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique 18kt gold diamond solitaire ring really shines. A handsome piece set into rich 18kt yellow gold with ornately engraved chunky shoulders, the face housing a tw...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a rare 41" original Pinchbeck chain from England. It was created near 1820 and is in excellent condition, with no damaged links, stains, or damage of any kind. The original c...
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1830s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pinchbeck

Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 9k Gold, Split Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
This charming antique Victorian Mourning ring is full of character and alluring melancholy romance as mourning pieces are usually both beaut...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Early Victorian Diamond Flower Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Pendant/Brooch 18ct Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1860s This exquisite early Victorian floral brooch pendant is an absolute showstopper. Adorned with a beautiful arr...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Early Victorian Moonstone, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Ring 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1865 Step back in time with this exquisite early Victorian ring, crafted with exceptional attention to detail. This stunning piece...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings from the late 19th Century. A pair of chased ovals with wreath motifs each have an urn shaped drop hanging fro...
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Gold-filled

Antique sterling silver cuff bangle, Ivy engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall in love with this gorgeous antique, Edwardian era, sterling silver chunky cuff bangle. Leaf engraved in the aesthetic manner with a smooth polished reverse. ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Jewelry & Watches

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Early Victorian Garnet Large Aesthetic Glass Backed Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bohemian Garnet Locket Silver Tested Circa 1875 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Step into the elegance of the Early Victorian era with this stunning large oval-shaped loc...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Silver

2.18 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking Art Deco inspired, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with prec...
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18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Red Garnet Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a gorgeous Victorian cross pendant. It is crafted in 14K gold. The piece features beautiful rose cut red garnets. Circa 1880 Weight: 3.45g Size: 4x2.3cm IMPORTANT: As a ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

French 18k solid gold Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir - dog clasp - Curb chain
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this 18 karat yellow gold Antique necklace. It consists of simpler yet fancy looking links thanks to their texture -that are arranged from small to wide to small again- a...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HenrySchreiner Early Set ProngSet Crystal Silver Spray Tiered Earrings & Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Henry Schreiner, the Austrian-born blacksmith founder of Schreiner in New York in 1932, handcrafted this demi-parure of prong-set colorless crystal stylized-foliage sprays after he b...
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1940s American Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rhodium, Silver

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
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...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Griffin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Gold Griffin Pendant with diamond accent in mouth. The chain is a pinkish ornate link in 10k gold matched to this late 19th Century griffin brooch in 14K. The ornat...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning pair of diamond studs from the early Victorian era (ca1840s)! Crafted in 14k rose gold and sterling silver, each earring features an old European cut diamond held within a...
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1840s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 1870 Victorian Navette Shaped Diamond Statement Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning and large navette shaped diamond ring will add sparkle to any festive outfit. Thirty three old European round cut diamonds ranging in size from 0.5-0.25 carat weigh tog...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14kt Gold Amethyst & Seed Pearl Ring, Size 6
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Exquisite Victorian-era ring features a beautifully faceted, central large highly faceted amethyst set in an ornate prong setting with small seed pearl on two sides . The open-back ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Butterfly Earrings in 15Kt Gold c. 1870
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 15 kt gold full round butterflies alight on your ear with diaphanous wings in resting position. They are as light as a butterfly itself weighing 1.7 grams each. The earring...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 15k 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...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Victorian Bloodstone Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A clean 15kt gold signet ring that has not been engraved. This gives you the opportunity to engrave the stone to show your identity. The bloodstone has little red flecks that the pho...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

French Oriental Bangle Gold Bracelet 18 Karat with Khamsa and Heart 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Victorian 2 tone Rose Gold French Oriental Bangle Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat. Yellow gold Cuff bracelet in 18K (750 thousandths) chiseled and filigree with heart and khamsa motif. An exceptional example of antique fine Victorian style jewellery well done in Oriental design. Rare old and rigid bangle bracelet, in 18K solid gold weighing 28.99g, 1.023 Oz. The piece has a circumference of just over 8.26 inches. It is just over 0.6 inches wide at its widest. Antique French Colonial 1930's 18k with 2 tone rose and gold bangle bracelet crafted with a band of filigrees on the edges and adorned with a braided border around the perimeter a Khamsa, or hand of Fatima and heart design filigree on each side. This bracelet exemplifies a show piece and is not easy to describe so we will let the photos do it justice. However here are a few specs. French hallmarks: Eagle head. Made in France for the North African market during the French Colonies. Probably made for Algeria. Made in France Circa 1930s. Jewelry Type: Bracelet Bangle. Will fit a wrist of 16 to 18.5 cm Metal: 18k Gold, 2 gold tones (rose and gold) 18 Karat Gold weight: 28.99 Gr. Weight: 1.023 Oz. Widest part: 1.5 cm 0.6 inches. Circumference. ext: 21 cm. 8.26 inches. Circumference. int: 19.5 cm. 7.69 inches. Diameter: 6.5 cm. 2.55 in. This is a truly fine piece of handmade antique jewelry...
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1930s French Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Shirt Buttons / Cufflinks set with Sapphire, Mother of pearl and Enamel
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set of six pieces (3 pair) Shirt Buttons / Cufflinks, set with Sapphire - mother of pearl - enamel With original jewellery box of Elkington & Co. Ltd. Courtjewellers, Manchester. d...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Enamel

Victorian Tri Color Gold Filled Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Tri Color Gold Filled Bangle. Late 19th Century with tri colored gold applications on Etruscan work base. Very good condition. 5/8" wide, Interior diameter 2.2" x 2". Sma...
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Gold-filled

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...
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2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver

Victorian Lady with Lamb Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/Necklace, 1920s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the early 20th century - Pendant measures 2" x 1.5" - 18" gold-filled chain (not original to piece) - Carved shell cameo featuring a woman in hoop skirt and hat with baby lamb motif - Pendant can be removed from chain and worn as a brooch...
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1920s Unknown Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

14K Rose Gold Australian Opal Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This is a stunning Antique Style 14K Rose Gold ring set with five 6x4mm (0.24"x0.16" inches) Fiery AAA Quality Opals in a stunning solid 14K Rose Gold setting with carving on the sho...
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2010s British Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 10K Rose Gold Garnet Glass Doublet Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 10K Rose Gold Primary Stone: Round Garnet & Glass Doublet Accent Stone: Four Rose Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: Approximately 0.07 Carats in Total Col...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Enameled Handkerchief Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian handkerchief holder. In 14k yellow gold. With an engraved, textured and enameled design to the holder end. A gold loop slides...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique 19th Century Davis & Galt Philadelphia Sterling Silver Repousse Tea Ball
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique, American large-sized tea ball or infuser. In sterling silver. By David & Gault, silversmiths active in Philadelphia in the 1880's and 1890's. The thick gauge sterl...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Oval Ornamented Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian highly ornamented oval locket pendant crafted in 18K yellow. Circa 1890. The piece features seed pearls. The locket contains a glass cover inside. Weight: 1...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Mourning brooch, Onyx, Pearl and Diamond, 15k gold, Ivy leaf
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this fine antique Mourning brooch. It is crafted in rich 15ct gold with a large inky black Onyx cabochon to the front, this is mounted with a pret...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 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.

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