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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our stunning Antique Victorian oval 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace takes us back in time with its intricate engraved design. Handmade from...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Old Cushion Cut Diamond Seven Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Old cushion cut diamond seven stone ring, set with three cushion cut diamonds approximately 2,5ct, each spaced with two old circular-cut diamonds in a scrolling gold mount. Size: 7
W...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Crescent Pendant, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond crescent pendant, set with a row of old-cut diamonds, graduating from the centre, in cut down settings, surrounded by old-cut diamonds, in a grain set channel, wit...
Category
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 10ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Opal & Diamond Oval Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Cluster Ring
10ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Introducing a stunning Victorian 10ct gold cluster ring, featuring a magnificent o...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, 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 & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Roman Emperor Augustus Georgian Period Sardonyx Cameo 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Superbly carved Georgian period sardonyx cameo signet ring depicting Roman Emperor Augustus in profile
Late 18th/ Early 19th Century
Condition: Ver...
Category
Late 18th Century European Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1779 Antique Tsarist Imperial Russian Cup solid 84 Sterling Silver / 102 gr
Located in SE
Handsome 245-year-old Russian solid Silver cup with continuous cast or impressed / hammered floral & tassels decorations.
Period : reign of Catherine the Great ( 1762 to 1796 ). Th...
Category
1770s Russian George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Curb Link Ball Bracelet with Bolt Ring Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This antique Victorian bracelet is a true beauty! Made of 15ct yellow gold, it features a classic curb-link design that ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring
15ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1868
Lovely, Victorian gold ring. Set with four centre turquoise stones & two natural seed pearls either side. The stones ar...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
24.54cts Burma no heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring in 18k white gold
Located in New York, NY
24.54cts Burma no heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring in 18k white gold.
SSEF certified blue sapphire
Sizable to any size.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Stunning 2.65 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Ring Cushion Cut From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline
Weight : 2.65 Carats
Dimensions : 9.4x7.4x5.1 Mm
Origin : Kunar Afghanistan
Clarity : Eye Clean
Shape: Cushion
Color: Mintgreen
Certificate: On Demand
Basi...
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Mid-17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Heart Locket Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Art Nouveau heart locket was created in the last decade of the 19th century.
Category
1890s European Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
American Victorian Maria Judson Strean Portrait Miniature Pendant in 15K Gold
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Presenting this beautiful and rare watercolor portrait by one of America's foremost female miniature portrait artists, Maria Judson Strean (1865–1949).
This never before seen piece o...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Cabochon Garnet & Seed Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Ring
18ct Gold French Stamped
Circa 1880
Fabulous, French 18ct yellow gold marquise/navette shaped ring. Set with the most beautiful, cabochon garnet, surrounded...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
A Large Victorian Black Dot Paste Horsehoe Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
If you are one to believe that horseshoes bring good luck, you will be inundated with luck when wearing this very large Victorian Black Dot Paste horseshoe. It hangs from the circle ...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Half Hoop Ring Set With Seven Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique ring (18K) gold and silver, set with rose-cut diamonds.
Weight: 2.6gr.
Size : 10
Georgian half hoop ring, set with seven rose cut diam...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian c.1800 Cut Steel and Glass Antique Pendant
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful cut steel pendant dates from the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The Details...
This pendant was made in the Georgian era. It was perhaps originally a butt...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Cut Steel
Art Nouveau 18k and 14k yellow gold pendant necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This graceful Art Nouveau necklace features a flowing 2 x 1.25 inch pendant adorned with two delicate single cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.05 carats. Crafted in rich 18k yel...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
$136 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian 14K Gold Egyptian Revival Scarab Swivel Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This sweet Egyptian Revival ring is from the Victorian era. The wire wrapped shank of the ring is indicative of scarab rings from the time. This ring in particular swivels, so you can turn it over to see the bottom of the bead, a function that is a nice attribute. The scarab bead...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Kashmir 4.03 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Royal Blue Sapphire, SSEF Certified.
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary offering for the discerning collector; a 4.03 carat natural, untreated Kashmir Sapphire , certified and exhibiting the legendary Royal Blue color - deep, velvety and...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire
Early 22k Carnelian Intaglio Ring of Jupiter Holding Victory
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Early carnelian intaglio depicts Jupiter seated holding Victory
Measurements: 16mm north to south, intaglio 12 x 9mm
Weight: 5.6 grams
Size: 8 3/4
Category
1820s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Genuine 0.65 Carat Natural Loose Fanta Spessartine Garnet from Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartine Garnet
Weight: 0.65 Carats
Dimension: 5.7x3.9x3.3 Mm
Origin: Afghanistan
Shape: Emerald
Cut/Facet: Emerald
Color: Orange Fanta
Clarity: Eye Clean
Certificate: O...
Category
Early 17th Century Afghan Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet
$80 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique1890s ImperialJadeite TranslucentGreen IntricateCarvedFlora ScrewEarrings
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 & Watches
Materials
Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
$2,200 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Amethyst & Diamond Ring 11 Carats, Victorian Circa 1890s Unisex
Located in Southbury, CT
This circa 1890s ring features an impressive oblong oval-shaped 11 carat amethyst with excellent purple and rose coloring. The 23.63mm x 11.33mm is surrounded by a halo of 22 tiny Eu...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 13-15cts Natural Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in 18k White Gold
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
Oval step-cut sapphire, with old-cut diamonds set in 18k white gold and platinum. Accompanied by French markings on the back, and signed Mellerio.
The maker’s mark (Melledio dits M...
Category
Late 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Locket Pendant Necklace Aesthetic Period Scene
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE DIAMOND PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT IN WARM 10 KARAT GOLD WITH A GORGEOUS OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER. THE REVERSE IS ADORNED WITH A...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Amethyst And Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, England
A very rare 19th century antique Art Nouveau silver amethyst and pearl pendant necklace dated circa 1890, probably made in Austria or German...
Category
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Antique Emerald Silver And Gold Earrings 1820's
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of earrings, circa 1820.
In 18kt yellow gold set with rectangular emerald approximately 5ct for each closed on the back surrounded by old cut diamonds approximately 5,2ct total....
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Child's Buckle Belt Bracelet c1880 in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in valatie, NY
Victorian Child's Buckle Belt Bracelet c1880 in 14K Yellow Gold. Beautifully modeled and detailed classic. Jewelry designed for young children, especially antique one's are rare beca...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Blue Indicolite Tourmaline
Weight : 1.90 Carats
Dimensions : 9.1x5.8x4.2 Mm
Origin : Kunar Afghanistan
Clarity : Eye Clean
Shape: Emerald
Color: Blue Indicolite
Certificate: On Dem...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Navette Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian opal & diamond navette ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
46 old rose and single diamonds total an estimated 0.23 carats (estima...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet – Blue Enamel, Old Mine Cut Diamonds, c1880
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The horseshoe that is the center design of this antique 14K cuff bracelet, is a known symbol of good luck and protection. The added intrigue of this circa 1880s piece is that the hor...
Category
1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$7,168 Sale Price
20% Off
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 & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 18k 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 & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
1836 Nordic Men Unisex Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold US7 / 5gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring - in Empire style in solid 18K Orange Gold adorned with bezel set Orange plate of Carnelian stone with flat polished top and faceted edge with hand - engraved two letters...
Category
1830s European Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Amuletic Dozen RockCrystals CagedRing Medieval Style Gilt Bronze Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets and uncut girdle, while the culets range from off-center to blunted. They are tightly set within four linked rings to overlap at the same angle in a sparkling single row. Seeming to retain a little of its original yellow-gold gilding on just the interior, the frame that surrounds each of the four sections of three crystals enables them to reflect pale-yellow-and-lime light when the pendant is viewed from certain angles. Each crystal can be manually rotated.
Suggesting French heritage, the Medieval Frankish culture in northern France made jewelry in similar segmented or openwork shapes of wheels or whorls, which were worn as gem-decorated disk-shaped brooches or gold-caged rock...
Category
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings from the late 19th Century. Modern, timeless and elegant with large gold ear wires.
1870's USA, Italian coral.
Length...
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Austro-Hungarian Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Measuring a wearable 21 3/4 inches, this versatile watch chain is the ideal accessory for showcasing your favorite charms or pendants. Handcrafted from gleaming 14-karat rose gold, t...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
C1700 18K Tudor Period Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare 18ct Tudor period silver set diamond cluster ring with 18k gold band artfully composed of a flower and set with rose diamonds and a closed "pillow" back.
Each side of the band...
Category
Early 18th Century British Tudor Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond Pave Ring of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique, Victorian era ring dating to 1890 featuring three old European cut diamonds and 16 rose cut diamonds set in 10k yellow gold.
The face of the ring measures 0.3 inches b...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique Crescent moon bangle, Sapphire and Diamond, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era Sapphire and Diamond bangle in 9ct yellow gold.
A pretty openwork style gold bangle with a hinged side clasp.
All eyes are on the main feature of t...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 0.8ct Diamond Horseshoe 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Introducing our Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe 18ct Gold Ring. This unique ring features a beautifully crafted horseshoe adorned with seven antique diamonds totaling 0.8ct, each...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th century 18K drop Earrings, English C.1860
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 18K etruscan tassel drop Earrings, English C.1860. The Earrings surmounted with sphere with granular etruscan bead wire work and a drop of nine graduated drop bead tassels. L...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Hair Pin Hair Ornament Garnet Horn Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely hairpin was created in the last decade of the 19th century in Bohemia which, at the time of the creation of this hair ornament belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Bo...
Category
1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Victorian Amethyst Suffragette Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
A powerful symbol of elegance and conviction, this exquisite mid-19th-century pendant is a remarkable example of early suffragette jewelry. Centered by an oval cut amethyst, the jewe...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Black and White Enamel Watch Chain Extender
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Victorian Enamel & Lapis Watch Chain with 18k Gold Links and Fob (Circa 1870)
A rare antique chain with exquisite detailing—ideal as a luxurious chain ex...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Enamel Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lifelike enamel floral brooches were extremely popular throughout the 19th Century. Made mostly in Newark, NJ during the last quarter of the 19th Century, these hand enamelled flower...
Category
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Carved Chinese Ivory Emperor 14kt Gold Chain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Vintage Chinese Ivory Pendant, masterfully carved in the likeness of an emperor, is a striking representation of traditional Chinese artis...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Victorian Coral 3 Strand Toggle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral 3 Strand Toggle Necklace from the late 19th Century. Composed of 3 strands of carved toggle beads which fall from larger coral resin beads at clasp which may have bee...
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Georgian Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A gorgeous pair of antique Georgian drop earrings with rose cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, and sterling silver!
Dating to the late 1700's - early 1800's, this lovely pair of h...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Revivalist Brooch, Eugene Fontenay
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Etruscan Revivalist Brooch from the 19th Century attributed to Eugene Fontenay. Pendant brooch in 18K gold in the Archeological Revivalist style with central Neoclassical hand...
Category
1860s French Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Two-tone Agate Cameo in 18kt Gold Surrounded by Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Firenze, IT
Brooch/pendant holding a cameo on agate set with rose-cut diamonds and white pearls (untested). Set in 18K yellow gold. Dimensions: 4.40 x 3.40 cm. Gross weight: 21.40 gr.
Category
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian French Jet Cameo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian long french jet earrings of faceted and smooth jet cabocheons, round beads and tear drop shaped drops. With focal cameo ovals facing one ...
Category
1880s French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Enamel, Steel
C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This exquisite early 19th century hand carved diamond and sapphire cluster ring is set in silver and gold. During this early period in the 19th century, stones took center stage. Thr...
Category
1810s English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Chinese Late Qing Carved Pink Tourmaline Art Deco Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Late Qing
The antique Chinese tourmaline carvings depicting a pair of birds, perhaps magpies, on a gourd, a symbol of mystery, longevity and used as an amulet. The pair of magpies representing double happiness.
Tourmalines: Each measuring 32mm by 15mm by 7mm, each approximately 27.5 carats, 55 TCW; Highly transparent, of bright pink colour with good saturation, shows typical minor natural inclusions and fissures under 10X magnification and not easily seen with unaided eye.
Diamonds: H-I, VS, Baguette and Old European cut, approximately 1.25 TCW
Length: 2.57 inches
Width: .57 inches
Striking Art Deco period diamond white gold settings accent the delicately carved vibrant pink tourmalines often refered to as Rubellite. In the 1920's, popularized by Cartier, the combination of carved gemstones with Art Deco style diamond settings led to the design know as Tutti Frutti. Juxtposition of stylized linear motifs of the diamonds and the sinuously flowing shapes of the carved gems form a beautifully balanced elegant design.
Pink tourmalines were favorites of the Empress Dowager...
Category
19th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Albert Watch Chain of 9ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique 9ct Gold Albert Watch Chain with Floral Slide (Circa 1890–1900)
A fine example of late Victorian elegance, this antique Albert watch chain dates to circa 1890–1900 and showc...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
9k 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 & Watches
Materials
Gold
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Category
1810s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine circa 1870 with all the necessities for the modern woman. Today, everything is integrated into a PDA but your ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
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.