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Jewelry For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Antique French Revolution Button Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An extraordinary pair of earrings created from very rare buttons dating to the time of the French Revolution (1789-1799).
The earrings are hand painted enamel. One bears a person st...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 11.06 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 9.26 carats total - transparent light blue in color
Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in origin and displaying no indications of hea...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian High Karat Gold Georgian Eye Ring Miniature
Located in Stamford, CT
An event in Georgian Antique Jewelry is the superb example of the extremely rare Eye Ring Miniature. The ring is an emotionally charged love ring depicting only the eye of a secret l...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold
1.50 Carats Natural Loose Pale Pink Tourmaline Gemstone from Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline
Weight : 1.50 Carats
Dimensions : 6.9x6.5x4.5 Mm
Origin : Kunar Afghanistan
Clarity : SI
Shape: Emerald
Color: Pink
Certificate: On Demand
Tourmaline...
Category
17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Materials
Tourmaline
Gorgeous Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem 1.85 Carat Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline
Weight : 1.85 Carats
Dimensions : 7.2x6.6x5.5 Mm
Origin : Kunar Afghanistan
Clarity : SI
Shape: Cushion
Color: Mintgreen
Certificate: On Demand
Basically, ...
Category
Early 17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Materials
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
Georgian Early Victorian 18k Double Sided Watch Fob Pendant with Alexandrite
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating to the early to mid 19th century, this substantial double sided watch fob is a rare and wonderful jewel. One side of the pendant glows with a...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry
Antique Victorian Scottish Specimen Agate & Gold Brooch or Kilt Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian Scottish brooch or kilt pin.
In 14k yellow gold with finely engraved decoration and 2 concentric rings framing a central Celtic cross.
Set with carved bloodstone, jasper, and agate cabochons througout.
Simply a wonderful Scottish pin...
Category
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Large Antique Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Disc Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb quality antique Etruscan Revival gold and cabochon garnet Greek key motif disk brooch. Centered by a substantial 16mm round deep red cabochon garnet set in a rope twist frame ...
Category
19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant Diamond Mesh
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial 88 gilt silver and enamel egg. This exquisite piece showcases a relief image of the cobalt mesh with a diamo...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Pearl and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS
From the top of each pearl suspending vertically set from three graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending, appro...
Category
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1899 Cross Ring Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 1 gr.
Located in SE
Antique 18K Orange toned Gold Ring with seven Seed Pearls set in a Cross pattern. The cross measures 6 mm x 3.5 mm.
This ring was hand - made in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1899 / year co...
Category
1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Ancient Persian Sasanian Empire Emerald Intaglio Seal
Located in New York, NY
An ancient Persian Sasanian Empire hand carved Emerald intaglio bead seal. Carved Gemstones, Ancient Artifacts and Historical Memorabilia For Collector...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond and Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1840s-1850s, the snake bangle bracelet is composed of gold, enamel and diamonds. It is designed as two intertwined red basse taille enamel snakes, heads and bodies with old mine-cut diamonds and emerald cabochon eyes. Enlivened by sparkling diamonds set in patinated silver-topped 18K gold and lively red enamel, these embracing snakes symbolize the message of love that they have represented since ancient times.
Item #: BA-21944
Country: Possibly England
Circa: 1840s-1850s
Size: 6.75" interioir circumference
Materials: 88 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 6.30 carats); 4 cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight 1.25 carats); Enamel; Silver-topped 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 65 g
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
Queen Victoria's double headed snake bracelet...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Pale Pink Tourmaline from Afghanistan Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline
Weight: 2.20 Carats
Dimension: 9x6.7x5.2 Mm
Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Color: Pink
Shape: Mix Cushion
Clarity: Eye Clean
Certificate: On Demand
With a rating betwe...
Category
16th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 18th. cent Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø 8US / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Antique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring.
Likely 18th. century piece, French or German. No hallmarks, band tested close to 14K Gold.
Silver flower crown 15 mm x 13 mm x 6 mm deep.
Natur...
Category
1770s European Baroque Revival Antique Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front, Victorian Engraved Oval Shaped Multi Frame Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
Circa 1880
9ct Gold Back & Front
* THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Step into a world of cherished memories with this exquisite Victorian locket, crafted ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family)
The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a ...
Category
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique French Pendant Locket Micromosaic natural stones solid 18K Gold / 9.2 g
Located in SE
Antique French Pendant/Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold with micro-mosaic Cross ornaments on both inlayed with different semiprecious stones with great acc...
Category
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Gorgeous 9.10 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Gemstone from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst
Weight : 9.10 Carats
Dimensions : 15.1x12.3x7.3 mm
Clarity : Eye Clean(SI)
Origin : Brazil
Color: Purple
Shape: Cushion
Certificate: On Demand
Month: Februar...
Category
Mid-17th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Exquisite Engraved Gold Medieval Posy Ring c. 1400 – 1450
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1400 – 1450
This exceptionally rare medieval posy ring is crafted in high-karat gold (approximately 22.25 Kt) and exemplifies the fine goldw...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Head Ornament Corallium Rubrum Fire Gilt Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pier...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Banded Agate Signet Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Signet Ring: This antique ring dates to 1880 and features banded agate with gothic initials carved into the face.
The face of the ring measures 0.9 inches by 0.7 inches wide...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Paisley Patterned Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This 15ct yellow gold Victorian locket features a gorgeous paisley-style pattern on both sides, adding a touch of elegance ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of a Kind Victorian Butterfly Cuff Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare example of a Victorian Silver Cuff with an attached plaque of a hand painted orange blue and brown butterfly about to land on a spray of flowers. The butterfly has company as ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver travelling Inkwell London 1839
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Silver travelling Inkwell London 1839 prob Thomas Diller. Vermeuil Silver rectangular inkwell plain with moulded borders and a hinged screw-down cover surmounted by a folding...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Other
Antique Micromosaic Bird Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Bird Earrings: These earrings feature micromosaic birds of hand set glass tesserae set in 14k gold. They were originally part of a broken Georgian bracelet (circa 1800-1830) ...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Ancient Hellenistic Gold Ring with Medusa Motif c. 300 BC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 300 BC This impressive high karat gold ring (approximately 22.5 Kt) dates to the Hellenistic period and features a stirrup-shaped design. At its center is an embossed gold dis...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Antique Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked Chester 1897
Beautiful Victorian Ring. Set with Three Natural Rubies, Old Cut Diamonds & Pretty Carved Shoulders.
Wid...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique ImperialJadeite TranslucentGreen IntricateCarvedFlora 1890sScrewEarrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Made during the crossover Arts & Crafts and Art-Nouveau movements, these antique Chinese earrings feature rare Burmese natural untreated translucent im...
Category
1890s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings from the late 19th Century. A pair of chased ovals with wreath motifs each have an urn shaped drop hanging fro...
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled
French Victorian blue enamel guilloche locket, 18k round photo holder pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian enamel locket pendant in 18 karat gold. Napoleon III period medallion pendant decorated with guilloché blue enamel in a pattern of flower garlands and a laurel frieze. The ...
Category
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Pietra Dura Amethyst Pansy Flower Brooch Pin 14K Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Pietra Dura Brooch in 14 Karat Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones including Amethyst and Mother-of-Pearl, creating an iridescent mosaic image of flowers, inc...
Category
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Fine hand-engraved ornaments on both sides. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass.
All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
Category
1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
VICTORIAN 1880 Etruscan Revival Bracelet In Brushed 15Kt Gold & Blue Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival bracelet.
This is a beautiful elegant bracelet created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back the 1880. The fabulous bangle bra...
Category
1880s English Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique German Halo Ring 2.25ct Turquoise Diamonds solid 14K GoldØ5US/2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring from ca. late 19th - early 20th century period.
Double band and crown 12mm x 10mm x 4.75mm deep in solid 14K Yellow Gold with mounted natural Turquoise cu...
Category
Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
18ct Gold French Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond, Enamel & Pearl Brooch/Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Brooch/Pendant
18ct Gold French
Circa 1850
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Step back in time with this stunning Early Victorian-era brooch, meticulously crafted to showc...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1825 15K Gold Ring Emerald Natural Oriental Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This bright Georgian was ceated in the 1820's. The ring is set with ten natural white oriental half pearls. The pearls are set in a grooved setting that follows the outline of the pe...
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18K Gold French Dog Seal Fob Pendant Watch Key Initials D D Bloodstone
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful seal in the shape of a dog with its matching watch key was made in France in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. It would have graced a French gentleman's wais...
Category
1880s French Antique Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Bracelet with coral beads 14k yellow gold clasp 22.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold clasp with three rows of coral bracelet - 20 cm
detailed description:
The clasp is 1.9 cm wide and 3.0 cm long
The coral bracelet is approximately 1.5 cm wide and ...
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Floral Locket
Located in Portland, England
This gorgeous antique sterling silver large oval locket dated 1879. Beautifully engraved with a floral motif in the from of the locket and a geometric, scrolled motif on the reverse....
Category
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early French Victorian (19th Century) Cluster Rose and Table Cut Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Early French Victorian (19th Century) Cluster Rose Cut and Table Cut Diamond Ring
Hand made antique cluster diamond ring with parts i...
Category
1840s French Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
Kochert: Imperial Jewellers in Vienna: Jewellery Designs 1810-1940 (Book)
By Kochert
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a rare and important book. It offers a faithful illustration of a great documentary source, namely the jewellery designs created between 1810 and 1940 by A.E.Kochert, the pre...
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry
1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr
Located in SE
195 years old Signet Intaglio Ring featuring a natural red- spotted Gray - Blue Sardonyx stone with hand-cut heraldic depiction of three smoking Grenades...
Category
1820s Swedish Medieval Antique Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
This is the kind of ring you see in a Museum
South East Asian Antique Agate Gem Old Burmese Pyu Pagan Gold Rin...
Category
Early 19th Century Burmese Retro Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18k gold mourning ring, Black enamel, Agate, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
Such a wonderfully beautiful and unique antique mourning ring.
Being a lover of mourning jewels this ring does not disappoint, everything about it is a work of art.
It features a rich and chunky 18ct yellow gold band, fully hallmarked and decorated with black enamel depicting the words In Memory Of around the band.
The face is not just beautifully designed it has a locket reverse...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Vintage” Solid 18K Gold Lion Bangle, Original, Origin Afghanistan
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage” Solid 18K Gold LionBangle, Original, Origin Afghanistan
open and close hinge and safety locks
71 Grams 18K Gold
This Vintage Antic Bracelet is Set in 18K Gold an...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Anglo-Indian Antique Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Pendant 50ct Emerald 1.32ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold / 16 gr
Located in SE
This is a very attractive golden pendant with a huge natural Emerald surrounded by Diamonds.
Emerald measures 24 mm x 20 mm x 14 mm deep / ca. 50 ct .
This stone is of Light Green ...
Category
1880s Swedish Retro Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3 Stone Old European Cut Diamond Gent’s Victorian Trilogy Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome Men’s 3 Stone Old European Cut Diamond Victorian Gold Trilogy Band Ring. Securely Hand set with three Old European Cut Diamonds, weig...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cross Crucifix natural Tourmaline solid 14K Rose Gold / 1.37 gr
Located in SE
Antique Cross pendant in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with eleven old diamond cut Tourmaline stones with closed backs. Diameters range between 3- 3.5 mm, some stones show tiny natu...
Category
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Victorian brooch with old mine and rose cut diamonds 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k rose gold and silver brooch with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds up to 0.60ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 3.3 cm long by 2.6 cm wid...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Cat Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Cat Ring: This 14k gold ring features a cat's head with two rose cut diamond eyes. It was originally an antique stickpin (circa 1890) that our jewe...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Cabochon Amethyst & Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Fabulous, Victorian amethyst ring. Set with a gorgeous sized, cabochon amethyst stone. Surrounded by a beautiful halo of natural...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Emerald Diamond and Gold Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
Rich in history and elegance, this Victorian pendant features four emerald-cut emeralds, totaling approximately 0.69 carats, set in 18 and 10 karat yellow gold. Their deep green hue ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Early Victorian Round Pocket Watch Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
15ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Circa 1865
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Step back in time with this exquisite early Victorian pocket watch locket, crafted from 1...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian 25 Inch Long Rolo Link Chain with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rolo Link Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1890
This exquisite 9ct gold-stamped Victorian rolo link chain is a true masterpiece that will elevate any outfit. The chain me...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Rose Gold
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Fob
9ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
CHAIN SOLD SEPARATELY
This exquisite 9ct rose gold Victorian seal fob boasts a tall gold structure with ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Add some floral beauty to any outfit with this gorgeous antique brooch!
The 14k gold brooch (circa 1890) features a purple enamel and white flower with hand drawn veining and a glis...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 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 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 contemporary designers, 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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