Jewelry & Watches
1790s French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1790s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Cut Steel
1950s European Vintage Jewelry & Watches
1790s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Black Diamond, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Palladium
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 17th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Silver
18th Century British Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
1950s French Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Brass
18th Century American Federal Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
An authentic Roman silver denarius from the 2nd century AD, depicting the Emperor Hadrian, has been set in this sterling silver bracelet, handmade by our goldsmiths. On the side, ...
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Rose Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Rose Gold
1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Jade, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s North American Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Stainless Steel, Steel
1950s Swedish Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Silver
18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Marcasite, Silver
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Silver
Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald
1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Discover a remarkable 18kt gold pendant featuring an original Roman silver coin dating back to 150 BC. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating depiction of the revered Goddes...
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver, Silver
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
18th Century British George II Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Sterling Silver
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 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.