Jewelry & Watches
1990s Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1990s Asian Retro Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
1990s Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1990s British Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Enamel
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
1990s American Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper
1990s American Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Canadian Anglo-Indian Jewelry & Watches
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
1990s American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1990s European Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1650s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Gold, Silver
1990s Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
Early 18th Century British George I Antique Jewelry & Watches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1770s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Shakudo
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Enamel
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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.