Jewelry & Watches
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Brass
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 10k Gold
18th Century European Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Jasper, 18k Gold
1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, 15k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 15k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
1890s Swedish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Silver
1890s American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Russian Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Silver
1870s French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1770s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1890s European Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
18th Century Portuguese George II Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pyrite, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1780s Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Silver
1870s Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s European Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 15k Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Quartz, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Turquoise, Enamel, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k 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.