Jewelry & Watches
1920s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Platinum
1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Post-War Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Enamel
1990s French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
1980s Finnish Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Silver
20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Asian Arts and Crafts Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Jade, Silver, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Stainless Steel
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
1780s Austrian Artist Antique Jewelry & Watches
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Stainless Steel
1980s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodium, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, 18k Gold
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, 18k Gold
1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amber, Carnelian, Silver
20th Century Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Quartz
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Yellow 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.