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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: Early 1800s
Art Deco Clad Bakelite Gilt Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Clad Bakelite Gilt Bangle from the 1930's. Carved with Art Deco tulip and crosshatched motifs and then "clad" with metal and gold plated. Width 1", Opening 2.5". 193...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Art Deco 14.0 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.0 Ct Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
These superbly designed late Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire earrings are 1935/40 circa
Exquisitely hand crafted during the period...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco GIA 5.03 carat diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum ring featuring a GIA-certified 5.03-carat emerald cut diamond of G color and VS2 clarity, accented by delicate single cut diamonds.
Brand: Tif...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe Tri Colour Fruit Salad Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
Pair of KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe pave and tricolour fruit salads art deco shield shaped dress clips. The matched pair of rhodium plate base metal, crystal...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch from the 1930's. Cat is hand carved and reverse painted with highlights on ears and polka dot bow tie. Hand painted glas...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
An Platinum Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Jabot Pin Circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a stick pin with cabochon lapis lazuli, accented by rose-cut diamonds.
Lenght: 8,5cm
Weight: 8.19gr.
The jabot pin has its origin in the eighteenth century in Europe. It...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale chalcedony glass are bezeled in brass with sapphire crystal center with Belperron colorations. 1930's USA. 1.75".
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Brass
Nordic Dangle Earrings 9.5 ctw Emerald solid 18K Gold /3.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of Danish earrings in solid 18K Gold with natural cabochon cut Emeralds, a bit off-shaped and of slightly different proportions.
10 mm x 7.25 ...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Exquisite Art Deco 14K White Gold & Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Media, PA
This breathtaking Art Deco ladies cocktail watch is a stunning example of early 20th-century elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious 1...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Halo Ring 2.5ct Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø5.25US /4.8 gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring from ca .1920s -1930s with Ruby and 13 rose cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, tested 18K.
Crown with Silver /or White Gold top on solid 18K Yellow Gold measures Ø 14 mm x 6 mm...
Category
1930s European Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian/Victorian 1.00 CT Plus Rose Cut Diamond Three stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Stopping the Time
This extremely beautiful, rare Georgian /Victorian ring is 1800 ca
Marvellous mounting, one of the most desired in trilogy version, displaying the glorious workmans...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Deco Mined Diamond Engagement Ring .45ct I/SI1 Platinum Genuine 1930s Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1930s Vintage .45ct Diamond Platinum Solitaire Art Deco Engagement Ring
Featuring a Spectacular .45ct I/SI1 Genuine Transitional Cut Natural...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$2,020 Sale Price
20% Off
1930's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Midsize Rectangular Art Deco Watch - Platinum
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1930's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Midsize Rectangular Art Deco Watch...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Platinum
An early-20th century diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
An early-20th century diamond-set tiara, to the centre seven graduating rows of square-cut diamonds each terminating to a single round old-cut brilliant-cut, with a diamond-set flowe...
Category
1930s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver Plate
Art Deco 1.40 Ct. Certified Pink Sapphire 1.04 CT Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco Pink Sapphire Diamond ring
Traditional cluster design with a rectangular crown taking inspiration by the main stone
Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold/ Platinum
Princ...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This beautiful Victorian old mine cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gol...
Category
Early 1800s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 2.78gr
Located in SE
A pair of pendants dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold with cast identical ornaments on front sides and flat backs.
Ca.1930s -1950s ,likely Swedish. Hooks hallmarked 18K.
Pendants are...
Category
1930s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
3.75 Carat Burmese Sapphire 1.60 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.75 carat Burmese sapphire, 1.60 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and 15 karat white gold set ring; part of our diverse collection of cush...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GARRARD & CO 1930 Art Deco Platinum Clips Earrings 4.38 Cts VS Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Art-deco clips earrings designed by Garrard & Co.
This is a fantastic pair of clips earrings created in London England during the art deco period by the jewelry house of Garrard & C...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
$11,988 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1930, s Egyptian 18ct Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 18ct Gold - turquoise set Earrings
stamped with Egyptian marks IV for 18ct gold
Era 1930s
Screw stud posts
with Butterfly Back fasteners
which are the earrings original ba...
Category
1930s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1930s LeCoultre 14K Yellow Gold Dress Watch – Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
A refined 1930s LeCoultre dress watch, featuring a 20x29mm 14K yellow gold case with distinctive full lugs, embodying the elegance of early 20th-century design. The white dial is ado...
Category
1930s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage 3.15 Ct Natural Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Superb 1930 ca five stone natural Sapphire ring
Hand crafted mounting beautifully rendered of solid 18 Kt gold
designed with a raised fret work lifting up the stone’s array for more ...
Category
1930s European Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique French Equestrian Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
French Equestrian cufflinks of gilt metal and faux garnets circa 1930's. 1.25" x .75". Excellent condition.
Category
1930s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
In a hinged design, set with round, marquise-shaped and baguette-cut diamonds throughout, approximate total weight 10 carats, length: 17,5cm
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 1.75ctw Emeralds 0.44ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø
Located in SE
Beautiful cluster Ring in solid 18K Gold featuring three natural Green Emeralds and 4 old European cut Diamonds set in Platinum claws.
Swedish hallmarks, 18K, no year combination, h...
Category
1930s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Flower Corsage Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Early Marcel Boucher Flower Corsage Clip Brooch from the early 1930's. Massive scale and Collector Quality. Designed to be worn at neckline or w...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rhodium
Art Deco French GIA 15.77 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Art Deco French engagement ring features a 15.77 carat GIA-certified old mine cut diamond, accented by baguette diamonds in a luxurious platinum setting.
Certific...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
An Art Deco Diamond Brooch By Leon Hatot
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond brooch by Leon Hatot, the semi-cylindrical shaped brooch set to the centre with an octagonal-cut diamond estimated to weigh 1 .2 carats with two sets of trillion-...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco diamond 18k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco ring from the 1930s features an approximately 0.55 carat old European cut diamond, dazzling with F color and vintage brilliance. Two single cut diamonds totaling 0.05 c...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Toi et Moi Ring 0.7ct Diamond 0.75ct Sapphire solid Platinum Ø8.5US/2.9g
Located in SE
Antique Antique Toi et Moi Ring with twisted frame in solid Platinum. Claw set diamond cut Diamond Ø 5.5 mm x 3.35 mm deep / 0.7 ct ca. F,G ; VS / and diamond cut natural Sapphire of...
Category
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Couture 1930s CocoChanel Lina Baretti SatinBlackCamellias PaveCrystals Gold Set
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare signed couture set of pave-crystal and gold-plated brooch and earrings from the Art-Deco period is marked in the manner of one-off costume jewelry commissioned...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Art Deco 1.80 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding platinum Art Deco cluster ring showcasing a striking emerald-cut green emerald of Colombian origin at its centre. Surrounding this vibrant principal stone...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Chaumet 1930 Art Deco Brooch In Platinum With 12.83 Ctw Diamond And Sapphires
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A French art deco brooch.
This is a fabulous art deco brooch, created in Paris France, back in 1930. The elegant brooch has been masterfully crafted for Chaumet in solid .900/999 pl...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.36 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond at the center weighing 1.36 carats, I color, VS1 clarity, GIA #5171637803.
The ring features small accenting ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carats, J color, VS2 clarity.
The ring features 8 smaller Diamonds on the se...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.10 carat total - H color with SI2 clarity
Bead set in a square form head and flanked by stepped "Ziggurat" style should...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring.
Dating back to the 1930s Art Deco period, this distinctive engagement ring was hand finished with unique chase work. The center dia...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
A set of four matching rings in solid 18K Yellow Gold that allows to create differently colored Gems combinations .
Likely German made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Each ring hallmarked 750 ...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late Art Deco Night & Day Pearl 8.0 Ct Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
quite an exceptional late art Deco Diamond pearl earrings 1935 circa – super elegant design made in night & Day version but actually like having 3 pairs of earrings in one, all impor...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1800s Coral Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful 1800s coral necklace mounted with three strands of coral and a metal clasp.
This necklace is in perfect conditions.
Coral 137.00 gr
Total Weight...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral
$8,764
1930s Art Deco 1.50cttw 3 Stone Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable)
Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.3 grams
Diamond Details: 1.50ct total weight. (Center diamond is .6...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rousselet Pate de Verre and Pearl Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
Early Louis Rousselet pate de verre suite in pale rose pink, amythest and faux pearl florets. Each petal and pearl is handmade and then assembled onto the silver gilt floral bases. T...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Vintage Art Deco Watch in Yellow Gold, Circa 1939
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 425J Tegolino Art Deco watch, measuring 42.5 x 20.5. The watch is fitted with a 9"90 caliber movement # 839668, case# 6487543
The dial is a silver wit...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.00 carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carats.
Circa 1930s
Size 6, resizable
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Brooch Sapphires Diamonds Pearls
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This brooch comes out of the UK and is a piece of unique Industrial design. This is of rectangle shape the sides with pave Diamonds, the center with Sapphires and two pearls top off ...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,096 Sale Price
47% Off
Antique 14k Gold 0.56ct Old European Diamond Engraved 1938 Masonic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - Very Nice Fiery - VS2 Clarity
Total Carat Weight: 0.56 (approx.)
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold...
Category
1930s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rarely seen 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Loaded Charm Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
They don't make them like these anymore! This circa vintage 1930's charm bracelet on original flat Belcher chain features 26 original charms. Most are 14 karat, 1 is 18 karat, 1 is s...
Category
1930s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Miriam Haskell 1930s Gilt and Venetian Glass Collar
Located in New York, NY
Early Miriam Haskell 1930s Gilt and Venetian Glass Collar, of signature Russian Gilt baroque leaves and flowerheads, hand made crystal flowers, and green patterned Venetian beads. Ha...
Category
1930s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Ring natural 0.75ct Ruby 0.3ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25 /3.1 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand- made in ca. 1920s- 1930s. This design with secure bezel clusters is perfect for everyday/ permanent wear.
Hallmarked 18K, likely German.
B...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Miriam Haskell Vaseline Glass Pate De Verre Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Vaseline Glass Pate De Verre Necklace and Earrings from the 1930's. 2 strands of vaseline glass with centerpiece of embroidered f...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
Large 1930's Coro Seahorse Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Seahorse brooch from the late 1930s of gilt yellow and pink metal, crystal pave and ruby baguettes with a large faceted cut crystal oval belly. Unsig...
Category
1930s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Art Deco 935 Silver Marcasite and Faux Amethyst Ring circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco 935 silver ring set with marcasites and two faux amethyst stones. Ring size UK M / US 6, inside diameter 1.7 cm / .67 inch. The front measures length 1.8 cm / .7 i...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Marcasite, Silver
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 2.02ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking diamond engagement ring from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era! Crafted in platinum, this ring features a central 2.02ct old European cut diamond, which is held within a six-...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.10 Ct Colombian Emerald 1.80 Ct Diamond 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This breathtaking Art Deco Emerald and Diamond ring is 1930 Ca
Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold in a classy design, skilfully hand made in a charming design
The wide crown takes shap...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Hexagonal art deco ring with a 1.8ct G/vvs trilliant cut diamond, ca 1930.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A refined luxurious avant-garde fashion statement.
Hexagonal, finely openwork ring in platinum 850 thousandths, set with a claw-set triangle-cut diamond in a double setting of old-...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Vintage Cartier Barometer
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An inimitable Cartier barometer, made in 1930. A unique piece, mounted in brass with original black and red lacquer, the dodecagonal rock crystal dial is painted in white with Englis...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Rock Crystal
Antique European Earrings Drop Dangle solid 18K Yellow Gold / 2.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of drop shaped Antique Swedish dangles in solid 18K Gold .
Drops are freely suspended and will mark any slightest movement of the head.
Swedish hallmarks on the wires. Marke...
Category
1930s Swedish Jugendstil Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 80.00 Carat Aquamarine Cocktail Ring with Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with a center Emerald cut Aquamarine weighing a total of approximately 80.00 carats.
The ring features Cabochon and Square cut Sapphires weighing a t...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
FRENCH 1938 Art-Deco Platinum Clips Earrings With 27.62 Ctw Diamonds & Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
French Art-deco clips-on earrings with diamonds & turquoises.
This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in Paris France during the late art deco period, back in the 1935...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$7,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
5.65 carat Aquamarine 1.70 carat Sapphires 0.89 carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant platinum ring in Art Deco style, featuring a stunning central aquamarine and a combination of baguette and brilliant-cut sapphires and diamonds. A timeless design with geomet...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 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.