Jewelry & Watches
2010s Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold
1960s French Renaissance Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
17th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Rococo Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Bronze
16th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k...
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
1950s French Renaissance Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s French Rococo Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1890s French Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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 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.