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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Recognized Seller Listings
Diana M . Custom Platinum, Diamond Tennis Necklace Containing 36.56 ct
Located in New York, NY
Custom platinum 16.5" 3 prong diamond tennis necklace containing 36.56 cts of round diamonds 72 stones 0.50 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Midcentury Platinum Diamond Leaf Motif Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Midcentury leaf motif brooch, adorned with approx. 5.00ctw in H/VS-Si diamonds, combination of round and baguettes. Brooch measures 3.25" x 2". Not hallmarked. Weight of th...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modern Edwardian Style Aquamarine, Diamond and Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian style aquamarine and diamond drop earrings, set with round faceted aquamarines and rose-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated 0.25ct, with rub over and grain settin...
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2010s Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 7.86 Carat Unmounted Trillion
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite 7.86 carat Mint Green Tourmaline trillion shaped gem, offered unmounted to a very unique lady or gentleman. Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.6 x 8.7 mm. Returns are accepted and paid ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline

Large Unisex Cushion Tanzanite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This statement ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the gold setting provides a warm and luxurious backdrop for the gemstones. The centerpiece of the ring is a captivating approx. 18...
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1990s Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alexis NY Purple Mother of Pearl Enamel Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Purple Mother of Pearl Enamel Flower Ring Small round-cut bezel-set diamonds of 0.52 carat, purple mother of pearl enamel, set on 18 ...
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2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Roman Malakov 1.27 Carat Emerald Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A charming color rich pendant necklace showcasing an emerald cut green emerald weighing 1.27 carats total, set in a four prong 18K white gold basket, accented by a single asscher cut...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 14 kt white gold, 2.00" inside-out hoop earrings adorned with 9.45 cts
Located in New York, NY
14 kt white gold, 2.00" inside-out hoop earrings adorned with 9.45 cts tw of round diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Retro Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond Platinum Ring Round- and baguette-cut diamonds of approximately 2.5 carats total, set on platinum metal; marked Plat inside the band Size: Top width 1.6 cm, length 2....
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Late 20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modern Moonstone, Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern moonstone, diamond and platinum drop earrings, with graduating cabochon moonstones, in rub over settings and round brilliant-cut diamonds, set either side and betwee...
Category

2010s American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.82 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Three Stone Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.62 carat - H color with SI1 clarity. Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head and flanked by marquise cut diamonds. Weighing...
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1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. 37.00 Carat Diamond Fashion Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond fashion bracelet featuring 37.00 cts of half-moon, round, baguette, pear, and marquise diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modern Pink Tourmaline, Diamond and Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern pink tourmaline cluster earrings, set with mixed fancy cuts of faceted and cabochon pink tourmaline and round brilliant-cut diamonds, with posts and clip fittings, m...
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2010s Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Gold Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Coral Stud Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important David Webb necklace made of 18k gold, enamel, and carved coral, featuring diamond. This stunning piece is an ultimate Webb jewel, each detail of which is permeated with...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diana M. 9.05 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold sapphire and diamond eternity bracelet adorned with 9.05 cts tw of round sapphires separated by 6.05 cts tw of baguette cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Maramenos & Pateras Icicle Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Maramenos & Pateras Icicle Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings Forty-two round brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 0.84 carats total, with VS2 clarity and H color; set on 18 karat yell...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A pair of Wiese, intaglio cufflinks, set with cornelian intaglios, mounted in 18ct gold. The intaglios depict a child's head; the bust of a philosopher; Hygeia, the Greek goddess of ...
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1920s French Greek Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Retro 0.65 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fishtail Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is comprised of three tiered rows of diamonds with a fishtail profile.Centering bar set baguette cut diamonds flanked North to South by single cut diamonds. Total diamond w...
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1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 0.83 Carat E/VS1
Located in London, GB
A captivating 18k yellow gold diamond engagement ring. The solitaire features an emerald cut diamond weighing 0.83ct, E colour and VS1 clarity. The diamond is set in a four prong mou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Rosenberg 2.08 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Brown Pink GIA Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A beautifully matched 2.08 total carat weight Cushion Fancy Brownish Pink SI1-SI2 clarity diamond earrings are GIA Certified. These gorgeous light weight dangling earrings are set in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M. 1.00 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
1.00ct oval ruby surrounded by 0.70 cts round diamonds creating a halo pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver And Gold Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique butterfly brooch, with old-cut diamond pavé set thorax and wings, with a faceted emerald in each top wing, with a total weight of approximately 1.30 carats and a cabochon-...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold

3.42 Carats Total Brilliant Round Tsavorite Square Micro-Pave Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fashionable and color-rich fashion ring showcases 340 brilliant round green garnet (tsavorite) weighing 3.42 carats total, set in a beautiful square micro-pave design and shared...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Door Knob Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Detachable Day Night Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These chic late 70’s diamond and gold earrings are crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 39 grams and measuring 2.25” long x 29mm wide (max). It features 16 round cut, pron...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Agate Carnelian Yellow Gold Ear Clips, 1989
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings agate carnelian yellow gold ear clips, 1989 Square 18 karat yellow gold with four slightly curved lines of agate carnelian; marked Angela Cummings, 18k, 1989 Size: ...
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Areza Vintage French Earrings 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage French 18k gold earrings, featuring sapphire and diamond. The earrings are made in an irregular pentagon shape. The diamonds are four-prong set in two rows around the perimeter. The marquise shaped sapphires are staged in the center. Sparkly white diamonds perfectly enhance the deep blue color of the sapphire. Due to their unconventional shape, these classic diamond sapphire French earrings look modern and up to date. These vintage earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and feature a marquise cut sapphire ( approximately 4 carats total) framed with two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity, approximately 3.0 carats total). The earrings measure 7/8" x 3/4” x 1/2" (2.1 x 1.8 x 1 cm) and weight 14.9 grams. The vintage earrings are stamped with Areza maker's mark and workshop mark, French hallmarks for 18k gold, serial number. The earrings are clip-on, posts can be added. About Vintage French Jewelry: Vintage French jewelry is highly valued by jewelry experts and enthusiasts. Since the late Renaissance, France has been established itself as one of the world trendsetters in art and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Chanel — describes French level of greatness even better. What allowed France to reach such a high level in the jewelry world hierarchy? In a nutshell, it’s because of the apprenticeship system. In the beginning of 1950s in France anyone at the age 14 could start learning the craft. This way French jewelers, like no others in the world, gain a substantial portion of experience at the early age. Even non-designer jewels were produced by the highly skilled masters. Most modern jewelry is not handcrafted anymore, and mass market-oriented production is prevailing. Jewelry designs are streamlined to use as little hand labor as possible. That’s why today vintage French jewelry is in such high demand. About Vintage Jewelry: Vintage jewelry is something we can talk about for days. Since the subject is that big and has multiple aspects to discuss, we’d like to focus on the most important parts of it. So, what is vintage...
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 18 kt White and Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Band Containing 4.39 cts
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold diamond tennis bracelet adorned with 10.00 cts tw of alternating horizontally set baguette cut and round diamonds (34 stones) Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage 18k gold earrings, one missing post, can be easily attached by a jeweler. Earrings measure 1.75" x 1". Hallmarked 750, 525.12. Weight of the pair - 24.6 grams.
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat white gold and diamond ring. Centering a brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.75 carat* highlighted by two (2) tapered baguettes. Total diamond weight approximately 0.85 car...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond

Diana M. 20.14 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Bagel Fashion Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold bagel fashion sapphire and diamond earrings, features 20.14 carats of sapphires. 11.13 carats of diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.44 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring, GIA Certificate
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Engagement Cocktail ring Showcasing 0.44 Carat round brilliant cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, GIA Certified as VS1 clarity. Surrounded by colorful accents of 0.08 carat F...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asprey White Gold Diamond Bracelet 5.77 Carat TDW
Located in London, GB
A scintillating 18k white gold diamond bracelet by Asprey. The bracelet is set to the centre with a marquise cut diamond with an approximate weight of 0.38ct, E-F colour and VS clari...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.95 Carats Total Round Cut Blue Sapphire Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An appealing eternity wedding band style showcasing a color-rich brilliant round cut blue sapphires weighing 1.95 carats total, set in a classic shared prong setting. Finely made in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.17 Carats Total Four Rows Round Diamond Micro-Pave Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and elegant eternity wedding band showcasing four rows of 216 brilliant round diamonds, weighing 1.17 carats total, F color and VS in clarity. Set in a micro-pave setti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Pave Diamond Band Approx 1 Carat
Located in Dallas, TX
18K White Gold Pave Diamond Band Approx. 1 ct - 18K White gold band weighing approx. 1 ct VS2-clarity and G-color. Unused with DeMesy box.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Style Diamond Ring is Impressive in Size with a Gorgeously Detailed
Located in Rome, IT
vintage style diamond ring is impressive in size with a gorgeously detailed, diamond studded filigree setting! The substantial 1.61ct round brilliant cut center diamond is excellent ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.77 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A classy and stunning pendant necklace showcasing 11 brilliant round cut diamond weighing 1.77 carats total, F color and SI1-SI2 in clarity, set in a religious cross design shared pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Victorian Fancy Open-mesh Chain
Located in London, GB
A Victorian fancy open-mesh yellow gold chain, tested as 14ct gold, circa 1890, measuring approximately 150cm in length and 4mm in width, gross weight 49.3 grams. This antique chain...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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14k Gold

Roman Malakov 12.56 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire with Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful tennis bracelet showcases a color-rich oval cut blue sapphires weighing 12.56 carats total, set in a classic four prong setting. Evenly spaced by brilliant round cut d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.28.87 Carat 4 Prong Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18kt Custom White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold custom 4 prong diamond tennis bracelet 27.87 cts round diamonds 1 carat each. Color GH. Clarity SI. Excellent Cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Issac Nussbaum 18k Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful twisted rope style necklace crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold with white gold accents. This stunning necklace can be worn at full length 39 1/2 inches or separated to be wor...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1980s GUA Fancy Natural Brown Yellow Diamond Wide Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This masterfully designed 1980s bracelet with natural fancy brown-yellow diamonds is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and embellished with an artistic mesh pattern. A total number of...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Edwardian Natural Jadeite Jade Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped jadeite jade cabochon measuring 17.5 x 12.0 mm - translucent medium green. Natural with no indications of impregnation or color treatment - set in platinum b...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring Cluster Illusion Halo 18k White Gold
Located in Rome, IT
The cluster center creates the illusion of a large center stone surrounded by a halo for a large look. The cluster is made up of marquise diamonds, which is very an unusual to find. ...
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2010s North American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

0.36 Carats Total Brilliant Round Shape Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This simple and classic style of stud earrings showcasing a pair of round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.36 carats total, F Color and VS1+ in Clarity. Set in a classic four-prong sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Multi Shape Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful multi shape bracelet made of illusion set diamonds. 5.15 carats of white diamonds. 18k white gold 6.75 inch length.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marina B. Pardy Vintage 18k Gold Steel Chestnut Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Collectable Marina B Two Tone Gold Highly Polished Clip On Earrings. From Pardy collection. These Stylish earrings are crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and Steel. From The Famous ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Ralph Masri Sacred Windows Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
Taking style cues from stained glass art, these ear climbers are a bold choice for contemporary styles. 18K Rose Gold Diamond TCW is 0.75 Pink sapph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Naomi White Gold & Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Naomi White Gold & Diamond Ring Size 7 - White Gold band with rhombus design. Approx. .52 cts. Size 7. Sizable. Band width 8 mm. Hallmarks 750 & markers mark. Pre-owned with ring box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Antique Swiss Enamel Mountain Scene Brooch, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
An antique, Swiss enamel brooch, showing a mountain scene, with a woman, in regional peasant dress, leaning on a goat and man blowing a horn, with goats and a chalet in the backgroun...
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

GIA Certified Kutchinsky Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet 2.72ct E/SI1
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary 18k yellow gold diamond Kutchinsky bracelet. The centre of the bracelet is adorned with an oval cut diamond weighing 2.72ct, E colour and SI1 clarity. Radiating from...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An iconic vintage Bulgari Parentesi 18K Yellow Gold cuff bracelet is composed of sculpted geometric links set with colorless round diamonds for a total weight of 5 carats total, grad...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andreoli Diamond Onyx Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Diamond Onyx Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet This bracelet features: - 1.79 Carat Diamond - Onyx - Crystal - 55.00 Gram 18K White Gold - Made In Italy
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2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage gold YSL clips
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent vintage earrings : Collector piece Condition: very good Material : metal, triangular diamonds Model : clips Col...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Cartier Fox Trot Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Fox Trot Diamond Earrings by Cartier from the 1980's. With 18 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 0....
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1908 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Horse Antique Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as green gold link style cufflinks terminating with round faces centering raised cameos Depicting portraits of highly rendered yellow gold horses With a textured background...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Platinum diamond fashion bracelet featuring clusters of 52.00 cts pear
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond fashion bracelet featuring clusters of 52.00 cts pear and round diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

J. Birnbach Diamond and Emerald Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This unique diamond and emerald ring is a stunning addition to any jewelry collection! The oval emerald is a rich, very saturated green, which is a luxurious contrast against the bri...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, 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 housesTiffany & 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 ringsArt 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.

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