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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Modernist
Mid-Century Modernist 18 Karat Gold Star Brooch by Demner
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k yellow gold star brooch was realized by illustrious Viennese-American jewelry firm Demner, circa 1970. Demner is a third-generation Viennese jewelry atelier founded...
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1970s Austrian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Designer Multi Wrap 5.1 CTW Ruby Cocktail Ring Gift for Women
Located in Houston, TX
Designer Multi Wrap 5.1 CTW Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 5.1 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Ruby improves mental strength. D...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1960 Organic Brooch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
A textured brooch designed by Cartier. Very beautiful brooch, created in New York city by George Schuler for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950-1960. This modernist fold...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Seashell Ear Clips by Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This exquisite pair of buttery gold ear clips were crafted by Greek jeweller Ilias Lalaounis in the 1970s. Cast as stylised seashells the pair have been crafted from 18 karat yellow ...
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1970s Greek Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Double Heart Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Crowned Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fine example of a Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a round ruby and sapphire sit at the centre of an accentuating boarder of rose cut diamonds. A conjoining ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

'H. Sena' 18 Karat White Gold Diamond & Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This absolutely stunning cocktail ring has been handmade from 18 karat white gold and set with a large oval cabochon piece of Persian turquoise surrounded by diamonds. Hallmarked for...
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Mid-20th Century Singaporean Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian 1.05ct Diamond Heart Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Encrusted with diamonds, this Victorian pendant is beautiful. The heart shaped design centres around an old cut diamond of 0.15 carat which is surrounded by multiple stones of variou...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Cartier Love Earring Yellow Gold 12mm Single
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier LOVE single earring, yellow gold 750/1000. Diameter 12 mm. Sold individually. Details: Brand: Cartier Style: Love Earring Material: Yellow Gold (750/1000) Diameter: 12mm The...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ring Turquoise Mine Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Halo 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian era cluster ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Turquoise cabochon measures 9mm x 7mm, accented with 16 estimated 0.04 carat ol...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Victorian 4.55ct Diamond and Pearl Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A stunning pearl is surrounded by a double diamond halo, with an elegant tied bow design in this Victorian brooch. The closest diamond halo features 18 old cut diamonds of 0.10 carat...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1970 Schlumberger Scalloped Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. An iconic scalloped pair of clips-on earrings, created in New York city by Jean Schlumberger at the Tiffany Studios...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Fiessler 1970 German Buckle Belt Bracelet In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Buckle belt bracelet designed by Louis Fiessler. An unusual buckle-belt bracelet, created by the famous German goldsmith and designer Louis Fiessler, back in the 1970's. This vintag...
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1970s German Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jörgen Sandberg 1970 Denmark Aerodynamic Ring In Polished 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural ring designed by Jörgen Sandberg Odense. An exceptional sculptural ring, created in Copenhagen Denmark by the goldsmith and designer Jörgen Sandberg Odense, back in the...
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1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

French 1960 Modernist Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 12.98 Ctw Diamonds & Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
French earrings with turquoises and diamonds. Colorful and refreshing pair of earrings crafted in Paris France in solid white gold of 18 karats, with polished finish. These earrings...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian 1970 Modernist Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 21.60 Ctw Diamonds And Coral
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian modernist cocktail ring. Fabulous cocktail ring created in Italy back in the 1970's. This modernist ring has been crafted with a solid and bold construction in solid yell...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Roma Serpenti Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.36 Ctw In Diamonds And Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
A gems-set Serpenti flexible ring designed by Bvlgari. This ring is an exceptional piece of jewelry, created in Rome Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari. This rare Serpenti...
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Early 2000s Italian Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 2.05 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 7.7 We can make any size. Box is n...
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Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 9k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1980 Elsa Peretti Rare Teardrop Ring In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Tear drop ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A vintage teardrop ring, created at the Tiffany Studios in New York city by Elsa Peretti, back in the 1980. Thi...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1982 By Paloma Picasso Zig Zag Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Zig Zag earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Geometric pair of drop earrings, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso at the the Tiffany & Co. studios, back in t...
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1990s American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 1991 Studio Twisted Sculptural Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Free form cuff-bracelet designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful sculptural cuff bracelet, created by Angela Cummings at her own goldsmith studio in New York city, back in the 1990. T...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the early 19th century. The centerpiece of this exceptional pi...
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Early 18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1981 By Elsa Peretti Free Form Hearts Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips on earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. Beautiful everyday pair of clips earrings, created by Elsa Peretti at the Tiffany & Co. Studios, back in the...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Double Corals Ring In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Toi et Moi ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A very rare Toi et Moi ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This ring has been...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Modernist 1960 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 15.36 Ctw In Diamonds And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Retro-modernist cocktail ring with gemstones. Fabulous, oversized bombe cocktail ring, created with retro-modernist patterns, back in the 1960. This cocktail ring has been crafted w...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern May Birthstone Emerald Diamond Open Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Modern Open Design Pear Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.33 carats and diamond of 0.09 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Victorian Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous natural pearl ring originally dating back to the Victorian era. The face has been crafted into the shape of a lucky horseshoe, a common symbol associated with...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique double heart ring dating back to the Victorian era. The ring features two open interlocking hearts which have been s...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl and Enamel Star Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful mourning ring from the mid Victorian era. The head of the ring showcases an 8 pointed star which has been expertly enamelled and plays host to a centralised claw ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Enamel

Victorian Pearl Diamond and Green Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely 18ct yellow gold Victorian pendant. The pendant is in a foliate style and features green enamelled leaves and natural pearls which play the role of the fruit. The p...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Sapphire and Pearl Target Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an antique sapphire and pearl ring which has been set with a central pearl and surrounded by multiple calibre cut sapphires in a target shape. The ring was masterfully conver...
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20th Century Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Victorian Gem Set Enamelled Snake Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a pair of antique drop earrings from the Victorian era. Each earring has been crafted into the shape of a coiled serpent with engraved eyes, old cut diamond set head and...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Disco Ball 1960s Mid Century Modern Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This vintage 1960s modernist emerald cocktail ring tells a captivating story, a testament to the craftsmanship and styles that defined the disco era. Bold and beautiful, this stateme...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Star Everyday Necklace for Her
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Star Everyday Necklace in 14K gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April birthstone diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamond in-between, the bars connected with six diamond-set arches each arch with a diamond-trefoil and a round cabochon-cut opal within, terminating on each side with a small diamond and opal trefoil motif, the diamonds estimated to weigh 2.9 carats in total, all mounted in gold and silver, attached to silver-gilt tiara frame and accompanied by gold chain back section to convert to a necklace, circa 1890, measuring 4 x 14.5cm, gross weight 36.4 grams. A unusual and lively late Victorian tiara...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Modernist Bold Sterling 925 Abstract Statement Cuff Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Stamped 925. Waves with beads at center. Vintage.
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian enameled celestial ring. Beautiful celestial ring, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 1880. This gorgeous colorful ring has been carefull...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

4.32 Carat Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiating timeless elegance, this extraordinary piece has been specially designed to accentuate the mesmerizing beauty of this royal blue sapphire. The sapphire, a regal emblem of r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Modernist Aquamarine and Diamond-set White Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Switzerland. This gorgeous sixties ring is set with a finely hued 12.80-carat aquamarine framed by ten dazzling white diamonds (.50 carats H color, SI1 clarity). ...
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1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 carat.. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity. Dimention is sapphire about 0.20 carat...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Engraved Gold Wedding Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian gold wedding band circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #A8082. Scroll down for specifications. This is a wide wedding band decorate...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Vannerie Basket Weave Earrings Rare Authentic
Located in Aventura, FL
A pair of Tiffany and Company 18 karat yellow gold Vannerie basket weave clip-on hoop earrings. These earrings feature an open basketweave motif in a J hoop design with clip-on closu...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.32 + 1.04 Ct Natural Rose Cut Diamond Art Deco Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Behold this graceful and unparalleled treasure for connoisseurs of vintage jewelry, an Art Deco style, Diamond Ring, handcrafted to perfection, to capture the essence of timeless ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ralph Masri Modernist Signet Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt rose gold ring with pink sapphires from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Estate Sterling Silver Tanzanite Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This stunning estate necklace is sterling silver. It features tanzanites in a combination of 54 oval cut 4x6mm, 7 marquise cut 3x5mm, 29 round cut 2.5mm, and a single oval cabochon c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches

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Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Vintage Boucheron 18K Gold Diamond Small Hoop Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Boucheron 18K gold and diamond small hoop earrings, circa 1960's. Earrings measure 5.8" by .25" and are signed Boucheron,...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Squared Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold 24.40 Cts Diamonds Rock Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Square gems set earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. Nice vintage pair created in New York city at the Seaman Schepps atelier, back in the 1980. These squa...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Gold Diamond with Cats Eye Natural Gemstones Dinner Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Heavy, custom made cocktail ring comprised of two long, tapered baguette diamonds intertwined with five natural cats eye gemstone cabochons. Ring is a finger size 11...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold

Grima Ring in 18 Karat White Gold With an Opal & Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This unique white gold ring was made by the jewellery house 'Grima' and features a sizeable boulder opal set with diamonds on a triangular shank. The grooved tapered shank sweeps up to a point where there is a triangular cabochon 'boulder' opal which is claw set and surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds. Each of the diamonds in the ring are of I colour and SI clarity and total 0.45 carat and have been accented with a ball and wire feature style setting. Grima is the jewellery house founded by Andrew Grima who notably created jewels for The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne. Virtually all of Andrew Grima's creations are one of a kind and whilst he has passed away the firm is now run by his youngest daughter Francesca Grima...
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20th Century British Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Floating Emerald Diamond Open Shank Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Modern Floating Emerald Diamond Open Band Ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your physic power...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French, 19th Century, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond ‘En Tremblant’ Brooch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An exceptional French, floral spray 'en tremblant' brooch pin. This 18 karat gold piece comprises of several components which screw together to form one large brooch. The piece can b...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

115.21 Ct Zambian Emerald studded Contemporary Statement Bracelet in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing this astonishing and elegant statement bracelet, adorned with exquisite emeralds, meticulously handcrafted to captivate the hearts of discerning jewelry enthusiasts. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ralph Masri Modernist Circular Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant 18kt white gold ring with diamonds and sapphires from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with an emphasis on minimalist shapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Puffy Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Puffy Victorian Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant from the late 1900's. Set in sterling with pave seed pearls. Some are set with natural pearls but...
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Carved Coral Brooch Drop Earrings Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Carved Coral Brooch and Drop Earring Set Circa 1850. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: # P4903. Scroll down for detailed specifications. A set of ...
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1850s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Coral, 14k Gold

1890 Victorian Rose Gold Hand Engraved Floral Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful hand engraved 1890 Victorian locket in 10K rose gold that showcases a gorgeous hand engraved floral motif. At the center, a beautif...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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10k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Onyx and Seed Pearl Articulated Dangle Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This awesome pair of Victorian earrings feature bold, geometric onyx dangles accented with bright white seed pearls and warm 14k rose gold. The two separate parts of the earring cre...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1970s Astrid Fog Georg Jensen Danish Modern Sterling Enamel Bangle Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare Danish modernist bangle bracelet designed by Astrid Fog for Georg Jensen. Bracelets flower element measures 1 7/8" in diameter and ha...
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1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Barney Reid Enamel California Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract fish design in enamel over copper pendant necklace created by Barney Reid of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 2 7/8" in diameter and suspends from a 22" cord that is...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Copper, Enamel

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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