Jewelry & Watches
1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1940s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
Late 20th Century American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
10k Gold
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Labradorite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
1970s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Agate, Labradorite, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Emerald, Brass, Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Spinel, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Jewelry & Watches
Chalcedony, Silver
2010s Asian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s German Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
20th Century European Jugendstil Jewelry & Watches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold
1990s French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s European Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Late 20th Century Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Silver
1890s German Jugendstil Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
20th Century French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Silver
Early 2000s French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Silver
Early 2000s German Jugendstil Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Gold
2010s European Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Silver
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Silver
2010s European Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Silver
1990s French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
2010s European Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 10k Gold
1970s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
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.