Jewelry & Watches
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Britannia Standard Silver
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Crystal
1990s Asian Retro Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
1970s Danish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Crystal
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Vermeil
1970s Turkish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Enamel
1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Gold-filled, Enamel
1970s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Gold
2010s Indian Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Rose Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 9k Gold
1980s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Finnish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, 14k Gold
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Retro Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Gold
1950s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Jade, 14k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Crystal
1960s American Native American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
1960s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century North American Retro 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.