Jewelry & Watches
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Peridot, Zircon, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Bronze
1970s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 18th Century Unknown Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond
20th Century Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 18th Century Unknown Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond
2010s Romanian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Rubelite
1960s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Quartz, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Tibetan Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Brass
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl
1960s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
1950s French Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Brass
1990s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Artisan Jewelry & Watches
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Labradorite, Moonstone, Silver
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 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.