Jewelry & Watches
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Rubelite
20th Century Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Peridot, Zircon, Platinum, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Other, Silver, Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Labradorite, Moonstone, Silver
1960s French Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Brass, Bronze
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s European Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s North American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Iolite, Sterling Silver
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire
2010s African Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
1990s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.