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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
A Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Cameo on lapis lazuli from the Roman period, circa 2nd century, depicting Cupid turned sideways. The conditions are excellent.
The setting is 18kt gold, probably contemporary in the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amuletic Dozen RockCrystals CagedRing Medieval Style Gilt Bronze Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets and uncut girdle, while the culets range from off-center to blunted. They are tightly set within four linked rings to overlap at the same angle in a sparkling single row. Seeming to retain a little of its original yellow-gold gilding on just the interior, the frame that surrounds each of the four sections of three crystals enables them to reflect pale-yellow-and-lime light when the pendant is viewed from certain angles.
Suggesting French heritage, the Medieval Frankish culture in northern France made jewelry in similar segmented or openwork shapes of wheels or whorls, which were worn as gem-decorated disk-shaped brooches or gold-caged rock...
Category
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
Antique Mid Victorian Day to Night Coral Drop Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
These romantic mid-Victorian day-to-night earrings swing and sway with a detachable coral tops that gracefully suspend a larger coral drop. Hand fabricated in 18 karat gold, these lo...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Austrian Salzburg 1704 1/4 Ducat Coin Ring in 20kt Gold Frame - Size 6 1/2
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This stunning ring features an original Austrian States Salzburg 1/4 Ducat coin, minted in 1704, set in an ornate 20kt gold frame. The ring showcases the historical portrait of Archbishop Johann Ernst von Thun and intricate details of the Salzburg coat...
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Mid-18th Century European Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Pink Morganite Filigree Clasp with French Meerschaum Reliquary Ex Voto Pendant
Located in Colleyville, TX
Madonna Necklace.
A luxurious strand of hand-linked pink morganite leads the eye to a gorgeous rhodium silver filigree clasp, then drops to feature a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Morganite, Topaz, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Brass
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds.
Superbly preserved, dating from the late 18th century (1780). A set of sparkling flat rose-cut diamonds decorates each earring along with sixteen vibrant step-cut green emeralds. They range in value from 0.15ct (6 emeralds) to 1.20ct (8 emeralds), and total approximately 10ct in both.
The galleries have ornate detailing and are fitted with three droppers at the bottom with a hinge in the center to allow them to swing and dance freely.
The earrings preserve its original clip hooks and are divided into three bodies, the upper one can be separated and worn independently.
Size: Height 80mm (78mm inc. hooks) x Width 23mm x Depth 5.5mm. Metal: Silver/ 18ct Gold (Tested)
Stones: Emeralds (Major 6.46mmx 5.38mm, approx. 1.20ct each - 10 carats total), Diamonds (approx. 4ct total).
Weight: 43.21g
Modern Spain, Portugal and parts of France were once part of the Iberian peninsula-
Please note that the earrings are in original condition with the original fittings. Sometimes these earrings are referred as Catalan as they were mainly made in the region at the late 18 cent. Spanish jewellery benefited from the Colombian emerald mines abundant supply by the end of the 18 century.
During the eighteenth century, Spain controlled the gold and emerald mines of Colombia and Peru. This wealth of resources resulted in exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings, etc. were plentiful at the court of Spain. A long gold earring...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Opal & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1890
Gorgeous, Victorian five stone ring. Set with beautiful round fiery opals & old cut diamonds.
A super pretty ring for your coll...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Egyptian Revival Winged Scarab Brooch 18K Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Egyptian revival brooch is of outstanding quality. It was created out of 18 karat gold in the late 1860's / 1870's. The revolving scarab is made out of a carved and a carnel...
Category
1860s European Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Diamond Silver And Yellow Gold Pair Of Earrings.
Located in Firenze, IT
Featuring a line of round old-cut diamonds. Set in platinum and 18K yellow gold. System for pierced ears.
Length : 1.30 cm.
Gross weight: 1.90 gr.
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
This is the kind of ring you see in a Museum
South East Asian Antique Agate Gem Old Burmese Pyu Pagan Gold Rin...
Category
Early 19th Century Burmese Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
BAROQUE IBERIAN (SPAIN) EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH 18Th Century.
A radiant, ravishing, and regal Baroque (Georgian/Iberian Spain) pendant/brooch XVIII Century. Finely handcrafted in darkened silver over 18K yellow gold. Displays 2 exquisite back foiled emeralds: an emerald cut of 9 mm X 7.5 mm in the center and a pear-shaped drop dangling emerald below of 11 mm X 6 mm.
Both gemstones present a vibrant, richly saturated bluish-green hue that creates a striking contrast to a curvaceous foliate motif embellished with approx. 4 carats / 96 table...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40.5cm / 23gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. late 19th - early 20th century Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace.
Metal parts made of gilded Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and cluster set. All...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Silver
C1690 18K Iberian Bow Form Ring with Table Cut Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare late 17th century seven stone diamond cluster finger ring of bow form from the Iberian Peninsula. This cluster ring is set with 7 table-cut deep diamonds totaling almost 1 cara...
Category
1690s Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Renaissance Revival Polychrome Enamel, Pearl 14K Gold Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite museum quality antique reticulated polychrome enamel, natural pearl 14K gold Renaissance Revival cross necklace.
19th Century
A ra...
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Portuguese Romantic Era (1830-188) Rose cut Diamond Men Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Early Victorian Era Rose cut Diamond Men Ring (1837-1860)
Antique Victorian Era Diamond Men’s Ring. Portuguese origin.
The 18K/19K yellow gold (touchstone tested) ring is centered with a rose cut center diamond between 0.85 - 0.95 ct., Portuguese origin, the lush floral and foliate motifs are very typical of the Portuguese Romantic era (1830 - 1880) often used in men's and women´s rings. As it is mounted and closed at the back it is not easy to establish its depth. in a pinched collect silver setting, surrounded by finely chased gold rococo style scrolls.
Estimated total diamond measures 7.3mmX6.3mm approx. (deep cannot be estimated due to the setting).
Width 14,8 mm (0.58 inches).
Size 58 (18.6 mm).
Rare men’s ring...
Category
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Citrine Cannetille Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Meticulously hand fabricated in high karat gold, this Georgian-era jewel features an enchanting 6 carat citrine framed in fine cannetille and granulati...
Category
1820s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, 22k Gold
Antique Locket Pendant Brass Enamel Birds Flowers Butterfly Polychrome Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely Victorian locket was created in the last quarter of the 19th century out of brass. The cheerful enamel painting represents the joys of spring.
Two different kind of birds...
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Winged Scarab Double Snake Brooch Amethyst Ruby Diamond Enamel Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
After the Suez Canal was opened in 1867 a fashion was set off in jewellery design, commonly known as Egyptian Revival to commemorate that sensational event.
This fabulous winged sca...
Category
1870s Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique French 19th Century Silver & Niello Vesta Case By A. Dubois
Located in Portland, England
This exceptional and rare antique French silver and niello vesta case dating to circa 1880 is made by A. Dubois.
The front of the vesta case is decorated with a pair of birds sittin...
Category
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Niello
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries.
Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Category
Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
High Karat Gold Enamel Fold Over Ring Victorian
Located in Stamford, CT
An impactful ring that is exquisite, elegant and timeless though it is a prize for an antique jewelry collector. The ring is scarce. The workmanship is glorious. In 18kt gold, the f...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Specimen Agate & Gold Brooch or Kilt Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian Scottish brooch or kilt pin.
In 14k yellow gold with finely engraved decoration and 2 concentric rings framing a central Celtic cross.
Set with carved bloodstone, jasper, and agate cabochons througout.
Simply a wonderful Scottish pin...
Category
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 17th Century Merchant's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The bronze ring with an octagonal plaque carved with merchant's symbols.
Top size : 20mm
Late 17th century
Ring size 8 3/4
Weight: 11.20
Category
17th Century German Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Bronze
Antique Josiah Wedgwood Sterling Silver and Cobalt Blue Jasperware Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Wedgwood sterling silver and cobalt blue jasperware brooch, featuring a classical relief scene with cupid to the left. Measuring length 2.8 cm / 1.1 inches by width 2 cm / .78 inch. It is stamped Sterling Silver, and Wedgwood on the reverse, with possibly an X mark. The silver has some dents around the edge. We have given the brooch a light clean.
This beautiful and classic Wedgwood brooch...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Butterfly Earrings in 15Kt Gold c. 1870
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 15 kt gold full round butterflies alight on your ear with diaphanous wings in resting position. They are as light as a butterfly itself weighing 1.7 grams each. The earring...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian/Aesthetic Movement Gold-Filled Architectural Watch Fob / Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique watch fob pendant or charm.
With an architectural two-tone gold-filled body.
With applied wirework, engraved decoration, and raised heart devices throughout.
Havin...
Category
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Victorian Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding Victorian charm bracelet crafted from 15ct yellow gold. The antique piece features an array of intricate charms, each with unique designs and materials. A...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothes, and especially jewelry, affect our mood.
By wearing an antique coral necklace and white pants, you agree in advance that today is not the time to worry about anything.
Thi...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold
Rare Victorian Man in the Moon Ring, Heintz Bros.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Original Condition Victorian Man in the Moon Ring from the 19th Century in 14K gold. Original moonstone carved smiley face set high into...
Category
1860s American High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Antique Gold Band Ring Circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful
Gold Band Ring
with surrounding typical Victorian hand etched decoration
with British London hallmarks Circa 1800s
one section worn & faded - date letter T
tests between 1...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant Diamond Mesh
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial 88 gilt silver and enamel egg. This exquisite piece showcases a relief image of the cobalt mesh with a diamo...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Bochic “Roman” Antic Roman Pure Gold Old Agate Pendant Necklace In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Roman” Antic Roman Pure Gold Old Agate Pendant Necklace In 18K Gold
Elegant and Classic Italian style
This item was found in Afghanistan when the Roman pass through to fight in India.
The agate was then cleaned, ring preserved as a gold commodity until recently made into a contemporary pendant. From the time of Alexander the Great.
The Bochic "Roman״ Multi Pure 18K Gold Coin Necklace...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Garnet Snake necklace, 15k gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and sumptuous antique, Snake necklace.
This necklace features a beautiful and highly detailed snake head pendant set with juicy, rich red, Garnet cabochon both to the he...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique ImperialJadeite TranslucentGreen IntricateCarvedFlora 1890sScrewEarrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Made during the crossover Arts & Crafts and Art-Nouveau movements, these antique Chinese earrings feature rare Burmese natural untreated translucent im...
Category
1890s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Flower Necklace Antique Gold 24 Inch Hand Carved Coral Jump Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent and very rare Antique Victorian - Art Deco Coral Necklace of hand carved Coral Beads in a Bamboo Flower Motif with eng...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Prehnite Pendant, Workmaster Alfred Thielemann
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present an adorable egg pendant in gilt silver with a prehnite stone. The top of the egg is decorated with a gilded asymmetrical floral design with a tiny rhodolite. It is truly a...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
Massive Victorian Bear Cloak Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Massive Victorian Bear Cloak Clasp Brooch from the late 1800's. Large and dimensional, with beautiful detailing throughout. The bear has emerald past...
Category
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Brass
Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings from the late 19th Century. A pair of chased ovals with wreath motifs each have an urn shaped drop hanging fro...
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
2.85 CTS Natural Light Seafoam Color Loose Aquamarine March Birthstone Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Aquamarine
Weight: 2.85 Carats
Dimension: 9.7x7.2x5.8 Mm
Origin: Shigar Valley Pakistan
Color: Seafoam / Light Blue
Birth Month: March
Shape: Emerald
Treatment: Non
Certifica...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine
Antique late Baroque (Rococo), Diamond, Blue Enamel Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique late Baroque Diamond and Blue Enamel Eight pointed Star Ring (Rococo/ Georgian period)
A small portion of History, more 250 years old!!! (Iberian, Catalan not hallmarked).
...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 18kt Gold Blood Stone Fox Watch Fob Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A truly remarkable and one-of-a-kind piece, this Victorian watch fob pendant is crafted in 18kt solid gold and showcases exquisite 3D artistry. Featuring a stunning pair of intricate...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Category
1810s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Ancient Chinese China Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin
This exquisite bronze dragon head hairpin is a stunning piece of ancient Chinese craftsmanship, representing the rich cultural heritage and artistic of Ch...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Fine hand-engraved ornaments on both sides. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass.
All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
Category
1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This hair comb was handcrafted in the late 1830's, the engraving in the centre is typical for the design of the second quarter of the nineteenth The design of this hair comb feature...
Category
1830s French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Opal and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Opal and Diamond Ring: This ring features an opal with four old single cut diamonds set in palladium. The face of the ring was originally an antique stickpin (circa 1880) tha...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Palladium
1883 Antique British Bracelet solid Sterling silver 14K Rose gold size S/M /36gr
Located in SE
Antique British Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet in Neoclassical design. Decorated with raised floral ornamentation accented in 14K Rose and Yellow Gold over Silver.V- lock and box cl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Georgian Garnet Riviere Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Experience the timeless elegance of this remarkable antique necklace dating back to the late Georgian era (circa 1820). Crafted with meticulous artistry, this exquisite piece showcases 54 oval flat-cut, foil backed garnets...
Category
1820s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1850 Antique Imperial Russian Cup 84 Silver / 134 gr
Located in SE
Handsome antique Russian Empire 84 Silver hand-made Cup with thick and firm walls. Continuous delicate floral decor, both hammered and engraved.
Hallmarks on the bottom part indicat...
Category
1850s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Rare Antique Allegory of Love Diamond Three Color 18K Gold Oval Box, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Rare museum quality three color 18K gold and diamond oval box featuring Allegories of Love motifs.
Circa 1800, Mark of Chief Assayer Cayetano Buitron
References: for a similar exampl...
Category
Early 19th Century Mexican Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1875
This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian brooch features a captivating shell portrait depicting a serene scene with a tree, two doves,...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18K TB Starr Medusa Intaglio Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Immediately recognizable by her hair made of venomous snakes, Medusa is best known in Greek mythology for her petrifying gaze. Artfully fabricated by Theodore B. Starr, one of the mo...
Category
1890s American Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring (Europe Ca. 1830)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
LATE GEORGIAN ROSE CUT DIAMOND CLUSTER RING (Europe Ca. 1830)
Wheel of fire! Eight rose cut diamonds encircle the central diamond. Resembling a star or sun, a mound of silver encases...
Category
1830s European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Necklace Collar Locket Pendant Sterling Silver Birds Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian necklace, a so called collar comes with its original locket pendant. The locket was made by S. Blankensee and Son in Birmingham in 1890 or 1898, the letter is hard to...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)
By various
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Chatelaines are decorative and useful waist-hung items that are both practical and decorative, which recreate the concept of the medieval chatelaine or lady of the castle wearing her...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Early French Victorian (19th Century) Cluster Rose and Table Cut Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Early French Victorian (19th Century) Cluster Rose Cut and Table Cut Diamond Ring
Hand made antique cluster diamond ring with parts i...
Category
1840s French Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Head Ornament Corallium Rubrum Fire Gilt Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pier...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 18K Gold and Platinum Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This English platinum and 18K gold serpent bracelet was created circa the 1870s-1880s. The diminutive serpent with gold head highlighted by ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Platinum
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.