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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Jugendstil
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Ruby Ring 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1873 Gorgeous Ring Set with Fabulous Coloured Sapphires & Rubies UK Size Q US 8 1/4 Can be resized using our resi...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 18K gold blue sapphire natural pearl flowers locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful 18K gold, Victorian-era locket pendant, which features a lovely bouquet of flowers meticulously crafted from natural seed pearls and radiant blue sapphires on it...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.90 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for a...
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Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 4 ct. The diamond H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Dog Micro Mosaic Ring in 12K Gold with Engraved Shoulders
Located in Danvers, MA
A charming, somewhat rustic and worn, Victorian micromosaic Dog ring to keep you company. Crafted of yellow gold testing around 12K, the ring featur...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.75 (We offer free resizing) ...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket. This incredible Victorian horseshoe pendant locket is crafted...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual variation of a curb link. The links are carved with a ribbed texture that give a matte ...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 11.03 Ct. T.W Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
In these striking dazzling Victorian danglers, a pair of faceted blue sapphires are framed within diamonds at the top complemented with drops embellished with faceted purple sapphire...
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2010s Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Garnet Victorian Solitaire Band 10k Cab Midi Ring Antique Child Sz 1
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 1 Era: Victorian Date: 1870s - 1880s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Cut: Round Cabochon Color: Red Style: Solitaire Band Theme: Starburst F...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is center old cut diamond 0.40 carat. Totally is all diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. To...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring W/ 0.80ctw Old Diamond Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super cute Victorian era ring is crafted in solid 14k gold and features an oval cabochon opal stone displaying vibrant blue, green and orange play throughout. The opal solitaire...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Onyx Pearl Starburst Mourning Brooch 15ct Rose Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Presenting this exquisite, antique natural Onyx and Pearl mourning brooch. From the Georgian to the Victorian eras, mourning jewellery was a treasured way to remember the passing of a loved one. Queen Victoria herself, made them even more popular when her Prince Albert passed away in 1861 and she spent the rest of her life wearing black mourning...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. Ring size is us 6.5 (We can m...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Lemon Banded Agate Mourning Brooch Pendant Hair Work c1890s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Agate Mourning Brooch This brooch features unusual, lemon coloured, banded Agate which is transparent and very attractive. It is set in 9ct yellow gold ...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Earrings Roman Ruins 15ct Yellow Gold c1880s Rare
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
We are thrilled to offer you some high quality, Micro Mosaic pieces! These stunning earrings feature scenes of Roman ruins created by micro pieces of coloured glass. Each piece is m...
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1880s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Spinner Fob Photo Locket 15ct Yellow Gold c1880s Sardonyx
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Here we present a gorgeous, Victorian, spinner Fob with photo Locket. It has so many features, that it’s hard to know where to start! Firstly, we have the most lovely hand engraving...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bangle Hallmarked Birmingham 1884 Gold Inlay
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This beautiful Victorian bangle is 140 years old! It is solid sterling silver and features a hand engraved flower and leaf design inlayed in yellow and rose gold. The bangle was ma...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Victorian Banded Agate Brooch c1890s Gold Gilt Good Condition
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This lovely brooch is big and bold! It features a piece of brown, caramel and white striped banded agate that is oval in shape. It is set in gold gilt with nice detail of the fleur ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Gilt Metal

4.7 cts Ruby Studs in Solid 14K White Gold w Diamond Accents Pear 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Earring Studs Center Stone Specs: Type: Ruby Weight: 4.7cts (2) Shape: Trilliant Size: 9x7mm Treatment: Filled Hardness: 9 Origin: Madagascar Gold Purit...
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2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Revival Rose Cut Diamond Heart Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most romantic Georgian style rose cut diamond engagement ring. The heart motif adorned with a delightful bow and centered by a charming, 0.93 carat antique diamond glimmering with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Wide Victorian Yellow Gold Cannetille Mesh Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Resembling a finely woven fabric, this wide Victorian mesh bracelet features meticulous cannetille work. Months of intricate and precise goldsmithing were required to produce the tho...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Lapis Lazuli Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Antique Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a marquise shape surmount suspending a cross pendant of carved lapis lazuli Opaque ultramarine blue with gold pyrite flecking and decorated with vine motif appliqué Sil...
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1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious Victorian style cocktail ring centered by a pure, lustrous Persian turquoise oval cabochon surrounded by a delightful dozen old mine cut diamonds. The rich patina of the ...
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1950s Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering three graduated round-shaped opal cabochons ranging in size from 3.6 to 4.6 mm Prong set east to west and translucent white with spectral play-of-color Accented by 1.8 m...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Rose Gold Victorian Etruscan Revival "Archeological" Style Pendant Earrings
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Meticulously crafted in 9K Rose Gold this exquisite Pair of Drop / Pendant Earrings is retro, yet a fine example of Etruscan Revival style. Etruscan Revival “Archaeological” s...
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1960s Australian Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9k gold Crescent moon and Dragonfly brooch, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 9ct gold and pearl crescent and Dragonfly brooch. A beautiful closed crescent in rich 9ct yellow gold with a wonderful pearl set dragonfly sat ac...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

One Victorian Revival Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Revival Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one round brilliant cut emerald weighing approximately 1.00 carat. Accented by 12 round brillia...
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1950s Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1895 Makers Mark L & L Fabulous, Victorian Oval Shaped Brooch. Set with Gorgeous Sapphires & Diamonds. Beautifully Detailed...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Micro Mosaic 18K Pendant and Brooch, c. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique micro mosaic 18K yellow gold pendant and brooch, c. 1880. This is a superb example of a fine micro mosaic done in the 19th century. The ornate composition centers swan in m...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 3.25 Carat Total Weight Old European Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Victorian 3.25 Carat Total Weight Old European Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Earrings. Featuring two old European cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Snake Ring. Featuring one old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat, graded I color, SI2 clarity. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Original Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Pearl And Onyx Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.02 carat. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1/2 Ctw Cushion Cut Diamond Studs 14K Gold Modern Georgian Cut Down Setting SI G
Located in New York, NY
Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold / Yellow Gold / Rose Gold / Blackened Rodium Gold. You can request your gold color preference through inbox message. Diamonds: Natural Diamonds Cush...
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2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 9k Gold, Split Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
This charming antique Victorian Mourning ring is full of character and alluring melancholy romance as mourning pieces are usually both beaut...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace and pendant set with rose cut diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with gold and silver entourage pendant with rose diamonds. 0.30ct - G/H - SI - 45 cm long detailed description: necklace is 45 cm long and 1.0 mm wide siz...
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1990s Dutch Early Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond and Gold you and Me Ring
Located in London, GB
Sentimental in nature, symbolizing the melding of two into one, or two souls lying along each other for eternity is this romantic diamond ring from Victorian era. Sensual and compl...
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19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Chain with solitair pendant set with diamond 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with a solitaire pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.00ct – K/L – SI – 45 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide the pen...
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1880s French Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Bracelot set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver bracelet set with rose cut diamond 0.40 ct G/H SI - 18.5 cm detailed description: the length of the bracelet is 18.5 cm long and the strap is 4.4 mm wid...
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1990s Dutch Early Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Large Antique Diamond Pendant or Clip with Old Mine & Rose Cuts, Approx 1.98 Ctw
Located in Danvers, MA
An absolutely stunning Victorian period Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Dress Clip with super fiery old mine cut & rose cut diamonds along with a sizable lustrous pearl drop. Just gorgeou...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 2.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A show stopping 2.00 carat Emerald, takes pride of place in this Victorian cluster ring. The cushion cut stone is fully natural and of Columbian origin, lending to it’s vivid colouri...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Patterned Curb Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1899 Makers Mark D B Fabulous, Victorian curb link bracelet. Gorgeous, hollow, chunky links. Each link is beau...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18kt gold diamond and ruby serpent
Located in Braintree, GB
Behold this exquisite Antique Victorian ring crafted from lustrous 18kt yellow gold, adorned with a captivating serpent motif. At the helm of this serpent, a mesmerizing old-cut diam...
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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Victorian triple cluster ring. The centre of the ring is set with a button pearl with a lovely white lustre. On one side there is a ruby and the ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Intricate Link Hallmarked Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Intricate Link Hallmarked Bracelet - 7 inches. This beautiful bracelet is crafted in 9k yellow gold. The links have a beautiful design to them and it is in great condition. The clasp is marked with the makers mark but we can't make it out and it is stamped 9K. Item #B0074 Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Weight: 14.5 Grams Size: 7 inches long Measurements: The bracelet measures 7 inches long and measures 13.56 mm wide. Layaway: For your convenience, we will be happy to provide layaway payment options...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.60 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 5 We can make any size. Box is...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Diamond and Sapphire Silver Top Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This elegant sapphire and diamond Victorian bracelet contains a saturated dark blue sapphire surrounded by Old Mine Cut diamonds. It is flanked by diamond encrusted wavy banner-like ...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 18K Diamond 1.50ctw Button Stretch Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous gold button nugget bracelet from the Victorian (ca1885) era! This stunning bracelet is made of 18k yellow gold and holds seven sparkling Old Mine cut diamonds. The diamon...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold & Silver Conch Pearl, Diamond & Pearl Bangle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique rose gold, conch pearl, diamond, and pearl bracelet, comprising one oval pink conch pearl, ten seed pearls, two old mine cut diamonds, and fifty-four rose cut diamonds, se...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with two gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of stunning beauty. The Turquoise gems are surrounded by a twisting halo of 21 sparkling a...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming Victorian horseshoe ring. The horseshoe features some dark tarnishing, we have left this as we feel it adds to the patina. This piece started life as an anti...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Graduated Fringe Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold fringe necklace encapsulates the essence of romantic jewelry from the Victorian era. Graduated elongated drops topped with round spheres dangle from the 15” necklace. T...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Marquee Head Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 Weight: 3.30 grams Width: 2.00mm Ladies handmade 18K yellow gold, diamond victorian (1837-1901) cocktail ring with a half...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

James Charles Edington Silver Set, Circa 1840
Located in Princeton, NJ
Coffee, tea, sugar, and cream set featuring gilded interior with ivory fitting, ornate foliate design including an eagle on the lid and an additional Harlequin patterned design. Engr...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

19th Century Antique Diamond encrusted Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Stockholm, SE
This late victorian enchanting piece, delicately created in 18k gold, takes the form of a gracefully curved crescent moon, exuding timeless elegance and celestial charm. Adorning th...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.53 carat.. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.2 We can make any size. Acid t...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Green Agate Cameo Suite: Brooch & Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian suite crafted in 9kt yellow gold featuring green and white agate. Includes a brooch depicting a lady in profile adorned with ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, 9k 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 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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