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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Edwardian
Style: Jugendstil
Edwardian 14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian diamond filigree ring in 14K white gold centering one bezel set, old mine cut diamond weighing 0.45 ct. with L-M color and SI-1 clarity. Enhanced by 14 bead set, rose c...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 0.50ct Diamond Pendant, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Elegant in its simplicity, this single diamond dates to the Edwardian period. The single 0.50 carat diamond is an old cut stone, with a colour of H and a clarity of SI1. The diamond ...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Pearl Edwardian Nine-Strand Necklace 15 3/4" - 14k Antique Chain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Pearls Color: Cream Style: Nine-Strand Fastening Type: Tab Box Clasp Measurements Leng...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful diamond navette ring dating back to the Edwardian period. This antique piece has been expertly hand crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with the face taking...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Edwardian Platinum 1.95 OEC Heart and Diamond Station Chain Necklace
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
This very fine necklace is rendered in sumptuous platinum and contains numerous well matched old European cut shimmering diamonds... Platinum • 63 round and old-European cut diamon...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum, Gold

Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous antique diamond solitaire ring. This piece showcases a scintillating bright white round faceted old European cut diamond which sits alone and proud in an 8 cl...
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Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Fancy Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Fabulous Fancy Link Edwardian Chain. This Chain Incorporates Two Different Style Links- Mariner Link & Byzantine, Joined To...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Edwardian Cartier Frederic de Vernon 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Thickness: 2.00 mm Diameter: 22.80 mm Weight: 10.25 grams 18K yellow gold religious, Edwardian (1901-1920) medallion pendant. The meta...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Oval Signet Ring Hand Carved Shoulders Hallmarked Chester 1916
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1916 Makers Mark H G & S Lovely, plain, oval signet ring. Some light surface scratches but in great condition for its age. Featu...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique, Edwardian 9kt gold spider brooch. The body is made up of a vibrant green round faceted paste stone and the head is a light green peridot stone. All set in 9kt yellow gold and mounted onto a 9kt gold bar brooch the bar has kite shaped finial ends, this is a versatile piece and would also make a great tie or cravat pin...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark D Fabulous, Edwardian gold pendant. Beautifully designed with two circles...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold & Enamel Edwardian Fishing Rod Brooch Hallmarked London 1905
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fishing Rod Brooch 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1905 Wonderfully crafted, Edwardian gold brooch. Featuring an enamel fish caught...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond tablet ring taken from the early stages of the 20th century. This antique piece showcases a single round faceted old European cut diamond at the centr...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A lovely Edwardian 18 carat gold ring. Emerald total 14pts and diamond total 20pts. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Widest Point: 4mm Height Off Finger: 3.5mm Weight: 2g
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Pearl Edwardian Dangle Necklace 14 3/4" -15k Carved Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 15k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Cut: Carved Color: Purple Natural Pearls Style: Dangle Chain Style: Rolo Nec...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite vintage-inspired ring embellished with round, natural red rubies, resting upon a sleek and lustrous yellow gold band accentuated by small round diamonds between each five stones. The ring's delicate five-stone setting whispers of vintage...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Garnet Teardrop Earrings with Diamond Bow Tops
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 These Edwardian drop earrings are a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, they feature fabulous tea...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1900 Lovely Edwardian Pendant Set with Pretty Amethyst & Seed Pearls. Almost Heart Shaped with Fabulous Swirls & Floral Detail. Pendant...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 14k Gold, Ruby, & White Sapphire Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin. In 14 karat gold. Bezel set with a synthetic ruby and a smaller round cut white sapphire. Simply a wonderful stickpin! Date: 20th Century Overall Condi...
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20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1.80 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 0.80 carat - transparent medium green Set with gold talon prongs with a recessed platinum halo surround of old European cut d...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Edwardian Sweet 2.50 Ct Diamond 7.2 mm. Pearl Drop earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
The Classy Must! These gorgeous and timeless antique earrings are Edwardian period They have been hand crafted of solid 18 KT and Platinum – designed in the most elegant cluster desi...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.40 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Silver 18K Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a lozenge cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.80 carats - transparent medium blue in color Natural Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin and displaying no indications of heat tr...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Ring, c. 1915.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Edwardian platinum and diamond ring, circa 1915. In fine condition this filigree platinum ring centers two European cut diamonds. The well matched stones are estimated to be ...
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1910s North American Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Size: 7.25 Shank Maximum Width: 2.30 mm Weight: 2.90 Grams Ladies handmade hand engraved filigree-style 18K yellow gold and...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Edwardian Carved Jade Gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural carved jade 14k yellow gold Victorian circa 1910s Ring size 5-1/2 and can be resized 5.6 grams This exquisite Victorian ring from the 1910s showcases the timeless elegance...
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1920s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Era Platinum 2.02 Carat Old European Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love every detail about this vintage beauty! Diamond Details: Cut: Old European WeightL 2.02 Carat Color: M Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: 8.09mm X 8.17mm X 4.44mm GIA: 5222905031; L...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 1.85 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut emerald weighing approximately 0.81 carat - transparent medium green Set with platinum talon prongs with a halo surround of prong set old European cut diamond...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Natural Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Pendant in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pendant flaunts a square shape adorned with clusters at both ends, accentuating a round deep red garnet nestled in the center. Enhanced by pearls scattered throughout, it adds a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Behold a timeless treasure from a bygone era. Our exquisite ring glimmers with the ethereal allure of a natural ruby, its faceted surface capturing light and radiating an inner lumin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Faceted Double Belcher Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian pale rose gold bracelet. Lovely, faceted double belcher links with a swivel clasp. Measures approx le...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 9k Gold

Natural Ruby Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from luminous yellow gold, our enchanting ring, adorned with delicate filigree detailing. At its heart lies a captivating natural round red ruby, framed by an octagonal desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds three deep blue sapphires. The central sapphire measures 40pts and the outer sapphires measure 15pts each. The diamonds between these blue stones measure 30p...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Edwardian GIA 3.17ctw Antique Old European Diamond Cocktail Cluster 18k YG Ring
Located in New York, NY
This breathtakingly beautiful, darling, early-twentieth century Edwardian Flower shaped, Cluster Ring finely hand crafted in platinum over 18 karat yellow gold. The Center Diamond i...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 2.6 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2 center old european cut diamonds weighing approximately 1 carat total F-G color SI clarity 18 accenting old european cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.6 carats F-H color VS-...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Turquoise Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Negligee Necklace 9ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1900 This Edwardian negligee-style necklace is a true vintage beauty. The 9ct ro...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1.30ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
An enchanting deep blue, natural sapphire sits central to this cluster ring from the Edwardian era. The asscher cut sapphire weighs 1.30 carat and is rub over set into platinum. A to...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Crescent & Star Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1900 Stunning, Edwardian crescent moon pendant. Set with gorgeous, graduated, natural pearls & pretty little pearl set star. Measure...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Natural rose cut diamonds sterling silver tourmaline dual tone ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our exquisite antique-style sterling silver ring, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans to enchant and captivate. This distinguished pi...
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2010s Indian Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Pearl 5 Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl 5 Stone Ring 18ct Gold Edwardian Circa 1900 Size UK N Size US 7 Can be resized using our resizing service, please conta...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct White Gold French Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold-French Eagles Head Stamped Circa 1920’s Fabulous, French Single Stone Engagement Ring. Set with a Gorgeous- Star Set- Old Cut Diamond. ...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Heart Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed heart shaped form centering a platinum-topped fleur-de-lis motif Bead set with old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.72 carat total H to J color with...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.40ct Orange Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A rare orange sapphire takes pride of place in this stunning Edwardian cluster ring. Weighing 0.40 carat the oval cut sapphire has a vibrate orange hue, contrasting wonderfully with ...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Ruby Vintage Style Carved Floral Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vintage floral-inspired ring. The ring is made of yellow gold and features a round-cut gemstone in the octagonal frame on the center of the band, a masterpiece of exquisitely carve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Cluster Pendant in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This floral cluster pendant, inspired by vintage aesthetics, showcases a captivating round deep red garnet at its center, encircled by six smaller round garnets, resulting in a dazzl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Star & Frost Edwardian Platinum Gold Diamond and Pearl Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Black Star & Frost Platinum top and 14k Hair Comb / Pins, measuring 3 3/4 inches in length, having a Horse Shoe top set with old cut Diamonds and ...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.95ct Diamond and Ruby Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian era this five stone alternates between glistening diamonds and vibrant rubies. The biggest diamond is at the centre weighing 0.65 carat, with two smalle...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Elegant Natural pave diamonds topaz sterling silver tiara head accessory band
Located in Delhi, DL
For the queen in you! This royal tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with Natural pave diamonds and white topaz in sterling silver. Diamond- Pave diamonds Diam...
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2010s Indian Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Natural Blue Topaz Art Deco Style Three Stone Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your hand with this filigree ring by GEMMA FILIGREE.  Our antique design gold filigree rings equate to delicacy and light openwork, while maint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Natural Seed Pearl Flower Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Floral Pendant/Brooch 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Pretty, Floral Design Set with a Natural Seed Pearl Daisy Centre & Beautiful Diamond Shaped Petal Border. Can be Worn a...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1906 Makers Mark H M- Henry Matthews, Vittoria Street, Birmingham Beautiful, Edwardian round locket. Hand engraved bo...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Long Herringbone Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Herringbone Chain by Italian Goldsmiths Balestra from Vicenza Length 25.25 Inches Thickness 2 millimetres Condition: Antique patina with signs of wear there is a ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.50 carats. Accented by 12 rose cut diamonds with a total ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...

One Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.95 carats. Accented by 14 old European cut diamon...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Edwardian Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning three-stone diamond ring dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece boasts three scintillating round faceted old European cut diamonds; the large...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Suffragette Ring Set with Amethyst Peridot & Diamond
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct Gold Tested This beautiful Edwardian suffragette ring is a true testament to the elegance and style of the era. ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Peridot, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Antique Platinum and Diamond Ring, circa 1915
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum and diamond antique ring from the Edwardian time period. There are 27 early European cut diamonds. The two larger center diamonds are bezel set in milgrained bezels, the ...
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Early 20th Century North American Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Bangle
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sensational diamond bangle taken from the Edwardian era. This antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and features a sleek knife edge band which neatly wr...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 9k gold double Albert chain, watch chain necklace, Heavy
Located in NEWARK, GB
You are sure to be charmed by this handsome antique Edwardian era 9ct gold Albert chain. It is a curb link chain in rich antique 9ct gold with both rosey and yellow gold tones, each...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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9k 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 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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