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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Native American
Vintage Coro Flower Pin Brooch, Green White Blue Enamel and Crystals, Gold
By Coro
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the allure of vintage fashion with this enchanting vintage Coro flower pin brooch. With its classic floral design, this brooch is a testament to t...
Category

Early 20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.40 carat. Ring size is US 8...
Category

1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Circa 1980s Natural Rose Cut Diamond Vıolın Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 30.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.85 carat. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. The diamond is has G-H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Please con...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Kenneth J Lane KJL Pave Crystal Disco Ball Cocktail Ring, Silver Tone Sz 4-8
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your evening attire with the Kenneth J Lane Disco Ball cocktail ring. This exquisite piece features a dazzling display of pave-set crystals that catch the light from every an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Rock Crystal Graduated Bead Necklace, Amethyst & Clear, Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Embrace the allure of yesteryear with this vintage necklace, a stunning piece that captures the essence of classic elegance. This necklace features graduated faceted rock crystal bea...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Kenneth J Lane KJL Yellow Star Cocktail Ring, Enamel & Crystals Gold Tone Sz 4-8
Located in Milford, DE
Add a splash of sunshine to your ensemble with this Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring. This vibrant piece boasts a radiant yellow enamel setting, adorned with gold star accents that eac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Vintage Trifari Crown Sapphire Crystal Necklace, Pave Crystal, Silver Tone Chain
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the elegance of the past with the vintage Trifari Crown necklace, a timeless piece that exudes classic charm. This exquisite necklace features 1-inch faceted light-sapphire ...
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Late 20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal

DeRosa Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
DeRosa Retro bow brooch of gold plated sterling silver, crystal rhinestone pave, with a large faux glass pearl articulated pendant. Excellent condition, Signed. L 2 1/8" x W 1 3/8". ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.20 carat. Ring size is US 7.2 W...
Category

1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.2 grams. Totally is diamond 3.50 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Please contact for any questions.
Category

1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.4 grams. Totally is sapphire totally 0.40 carat. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Totally is diamond 1.40 carat. The diamond is has G-H colo...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald And Dragonfly Beetle Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 12 is grams. Totally is diamond 1.25 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Totally is emerald...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Hallmarked Birmingham 1939 Hand Engraved Bracelet
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This beautiful bangle is WWII vintage era. It is crafted in solid sterling silver and features hand engraved flower design. It was crafted in Birmingham in 1939, the very year that...
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1930s British Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Zuni Native American Gan Dancer Pin Pendant, Silver Mosaic Inlay
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
Embrace the rich cultural heritage with this meticulously crafted Zuni Native American Gan Dancer pin/pendant. This stunning piece features a traditional Gan Dancer, symbolizing the ...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Silver Clasp
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Vintage Mikimoto Fine Pearl Strand Mikimoto are world renowned for their pearl quality and standards. This vintage necklace is strung with 79 Akoya cultured Pearls that have a cream...
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20th Century Japanese Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

1950s Cigarette Case Mother Of Pearl Cover 18K Gold plated
Located in Rome, IT
This 1950s cigarette case Mother of pearl, is a true vintage treasure, crafted from 24K gold-plated metal for an opulent touch. Its exterior boasts a sophisticated design featuring m...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

1958 Toi et Moi Ring natural 2.5 ctw. Rubellite 18K Gold US4.25/ 2.35gr
Located in SE
Toi et Moi Ring featuring twisted frame in solid 18K Reddish Gold with two bezel set cabochon cut natural Red Rubellite / Tourmalines Ø 6 mm x 4 mm deep / 1.25 ct. each. Total weight...
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1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold

Native American Navajo Onyx Solitaire Cuff Bracelet 6 3/4" - Sterling 925 Cab
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Tribal Affiliation: Navajo Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Black Style: Solitaire Cuff Fastening Type: N/A ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2. Totally is emerald about 0.90 carat. Ring size is US 6 We...
Category

1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Turquoise, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Retro 18K Gold & Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 'puffy' heart gold & diamond pendant. In 18k yellow gold with both a brushed and high polish finish. Pave set with 40 small round cut white diamonds. (Cord for modeling on...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.28 carat. Ring size is US 4.3 We c...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940s-1945 Retro Style with Antique and Single-Cut Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Step back in time with this retro-style ring from the 1940s-1945 period, crafted in platinum 950 kts and adorned with antique and single-cut diamonds. The main stone boasts 0.85 car...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Original 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Engagemet Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.20 carat. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size....
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA-certified 3.71-carat Burma and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA-certified 3.71-carat Burma heated ruby and diamond cocktail ring. The Burma ruby is an oval cut Purplish Red color measuring 10.57 x 9.40 x 4.00mm. Elegantly set in platinum the...
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Late 20th Century Burmese Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Enamel Rose Cut Flower Ring 18K Yellow & White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are just stunned by the beauty of this piece! The magnificent combination of blue enamel & rose cuts diamonds is perfection. Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Base; White G...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Retro Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat, graded H color, I1 clarity. Accented by ten carre cut...
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1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of amazing vintage earrings from ca. 1970s in tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Each earring is built of three hinged and mobile sections decorated with natural Diamonds, Rubies,...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Coral, Green Enamel, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Vintage Blue AB Crystal Demi Parure, Pin & Clip On Earrings, Aurora Borealis
Located in Milford, DE
Brooch size: 1.75 inches Earring size: 0.75 inches each Indulge in the timeless elegance of our vintage blue crystal demi parure, featuring a mesmerizing brooch and matching clip-on...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal

Retro 9K Rose Gold Pearl Clip on Earrings. Shell & Foliate Motif. Original Box.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These Retro Clip on Earrings were retailed by Dunklings – Renowned Melbourne jeweller – Meticulously crafted in 9K Rose Gold, this pair is retro, dating from 1950’s Each ...
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl

Vintage 10 Karat Gold & Blister Pearl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & blister pearl brooch. Comprising a bulbous blister pearl in a circular gold setting. With a pin and 'C' shaped catch to th...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold

Retro Carved Jade Ring 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love the hand carved details & rich green hue! Ring Details Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Material: 10K Yellow Gold Measurements: 19.9mm Length X 14.6mm Width X 4.7mm Height Off Finger ...
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1960s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Finish Earrings Blue Spinels solid 14K Yellow Gold / 2.22gr
Located in SE
A pair of Finish Retro Vintage 14K Earrings on secure hooks with bezel set oval cut Blue Spinel stones. Stones are lab-made and closely imitate Aquamarines. Made in Finland, both wi...
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1940s Finnish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navajo Native American Amber Sunburst Flower Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful Native American Navajo amber and sterling silver sunburst flower cuff bracelet was made by . The silversmith overlays an amber setting...
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20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.7 grams. Totally is diamond 7 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is emerald 0.90 ct. Please contact for any quest...
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1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1941 Ring Red Garnet solid 18K Rose Gold Silver Ø 5US/ 1.3gr
Located in SE
A Ring with Red Flower, since 1941. Crown in Silver Ø 10 mm /3mm deep. Band in solid 18K Rose Gold + 9 natural rose cut Red Bohemian Garnets of Pyrope variety with open backs. This...
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1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Navajo Native American Chalcedony Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Native American sterling silver and chalcedony cuff bracelet. Bracelet design features a central oval brown jasper in a sunflower frame with a 3-section bracelet that includes etche...
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20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

French 1950s Ceylon Star Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. A vintage ring, its white gold setting is formed of gold wires each terminating at the top in a 4-pr...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

Lapis, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Rolex Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic Rolex women's watch from 1980. The case is 14K yellow gold and measures 17mm square. The dial of the watch is silver in color with non numeric stick hour markers. ...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond earrings Two-tone round-shaped gold and diamond earrings adorned with round-cut diamonds. Approximate Diamond Weight: 2.90 Carats Back type: clip-on Approximately Measure...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Earrings
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Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

15K Gold Pearl, Diamond Retro Bar Brooch, with Security Chain.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance this stunning Bar Brooch is of Australian provenance, dating from 1960's. Of lovely bar design, it centers a South Sea Pearl of 8mm of gorgeous colo...
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1960s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Carved Cinnabar 18K Gold Small Hinged Bangle. Circumference: 19.5cm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Finely Carved Cinnabar18K Gold Mounted Hinged Baby’s Bangle, Vintage Provenance: Singapore Circumference 19.5cm. Inner diameter: 52mm Total item's weight: 8.5gr.
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1960s Singaporean Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Native American Rhodochrosite Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Native American sterling silver and rhodochrosite cuff bracelet. Stone area: 1.46" x 1.03. Interior circumference measures 5 3/4"; cuff can be adjusted. Marks include sterling and “...
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20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver

Lucien Piccard Dufonte Calatrava Watch with Date
Located in New York, NY
This is a Dufonte by Lucien Piccard calatrava watch with date function. This watch is powered by a Swiss ETA caliber 2786 automatic movement. The date function is quickset. The pris...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent vintage Must de Cartier manual wind vermeil tank watch. This watch is solid sterling silver with gold overlay. The dial is blue in color and has the Cartier logo...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Kay Johnson Southwest Sugilite Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
An impressive Navajo-inspired bracelet by Arizona silversmith Kay Johnson, the large oval sugilite is set in a saw-tooth bezel and framed in sterling rope enhanced by thirteen hand-...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.06 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Box is not included. ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Pearl Decorated Tennis Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Total lenght is bracelet 19 cm. Box is not include...
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1990s Italian Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.60 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I-J color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. P...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, Turquoise, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Onyx, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Tsavorites, Diamonds, Enamel, 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category

1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 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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