Jewelry
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry
Silver, Niello
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
18k Gold
19th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1820s Antique Jewelry
Citrine, 22k Gold
Early 19th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold
1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry
Agate, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
1820s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
1890s American Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold
1880s Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 17th Century Afghan Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry
Garnet
19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Coral, 10k Gold
1860s European Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold
1860s American High Victorian Antique Jewelry
Moonstone, 14k Gold
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
Late 19th Century French Antique Jewelry
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Cut Steel
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
1890s English Antique Jewelry
Moonstone, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold-filled
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry
Brass, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Modern Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1850s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Silver
1830s French Antique Jewelry
Silver
Early 1600s Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Tourmaline
17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Indicolite, Tourmaline
1810s Antique Jewelry
Silver, Gilt Metal
1880s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry
1890s English Belle Époque Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1830s European Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Jewelry
Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Sterling Silver
17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Tourmaline
1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1890s European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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.