Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Silver
1930s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s German Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Spanish Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Steel
19th Century Chinese Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
1990s Swiss Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Revival Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Alexandrite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Pearl, Silver
2010s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Black Jade
1750s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1850s Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Rhodolite, Mixed Metal
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Jewelry & Watches
Pearl
2010s Jewelry & Watches
Morganite, Sterling Silver
1980s German Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
1950s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, 18k Gold
1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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 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.