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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1930s
Chanel Necklace / Sautoir in Gold-Plated Metal, 1995
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Sautoir in gold-plated metal interlaced with black leather with round golden medallions representing the star signs. Fall-Win...
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Original Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Leaf Brooche
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1970s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14Kt Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed and every other link is done in kiln fired cobalt blue enamel. We have never seen this chain before done with enamel. It's versatile and elegant and the "Swivel" can be used to hang a fob or charm on it. You can hang it on your neck, or wrap it around a few times and wear it a bracelet. If you are looking for a pocket watch chain for a gold and blue enameled watch...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Brooch Circa 1910-20
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Edwardian 18k gold and platinum bar brooch set with pearls and early European cut diamonds. The stones are set in a scrolled and grain-set domed platinum top on a yellow-gold un...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Mixed Metal

LeCoultre gold fill manual pocket watch
Located in Surfside, FL
LeCoultre Gold filled Pocket watch. Manual wind with alarm. Lid folds down so you can use it as a desk alarm clock. Fine Pre-owned LeCoultre Watch. Certified preowned Vintage LeCoultre pocket watch...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Deco style ring with diamonds of 1.75 carats and sapphires
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: 33 diamonds: 1.75cts, 12 calibrated sapphires: 0.60ct Material: Platinum Dimensions: 2.3cm x 1.5cm Weight: 6g Period: Art Deco style Size: 57 (free sizing) Certificate Ref. :...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 15 Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond and Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring seven round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.45 carat, graded G-H color, VS clarity,...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Yves Saint Laurent Necklace Haute Couture Spring, 1992
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Short necklace in metal and multicolored enamel. Spring-Summer 1992 Haute Couture Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good cond...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

David Yurman Authentic Estate Box Bracelet 8.5" 7 mm Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Estate Box Bracelet 8.5" long 7 mm height Silver DY356 Retail: $999.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman bracelet is made of sterling silver. TRUSTED SELL...
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1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Swiss Blue Topaz Ring With London Blue Topazes and Diamonds 13.87 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Swiss Blue Topaz = 7.95 Carat 10 London Blue Topazes = 4.30 Carats 218 Diamonds = 1.62 Carats Metal: ...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer free resizing) We ca...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Hublot M D M 1391.3 054 inYellow Gold with a White dial 28mm Quartz watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Hublot M D M in 18k yellow gold with original diamond bezel and diamond endpieces and buckle. Quartz with date. 28 mm case size. Ref 1391.3 054. Fine Pre-owned Hublot Watch. Certifie...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm X Width 18mm MO...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Important Antique 18 Carats Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Rubies = 13.38 Carats Cut: Cabochon Diamonds = 4.65 Carats Color: H-M, Clarity: VS-SI Metal: 14K Gold ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, S...

Chanel Earrings in Golden Metal and Black Bakelite
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Earrings in golden metal and black bakelite. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumference: 4 cm Seller Reference: BOB18
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs calarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

EIGHTEEN CENTURY sterling silver flatware set patented in 1971 by Reed & Barton
Located in Surfside, FL
EIGHTEEN CENTURY sterling flatware set patented in 1971 by Reed & Barton. 4 Place settings for 12 + 4 Place setting for 8 with 11 serving pieces. over 113 ounces troy of .925 sterlin...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chanel Gilded Metal and Glass Paste Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Gilded metal and glass paste brooch. Additional Information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter : 4 cm...
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 6 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires = 5.34 Carats Cut: Round Diamonds = 0.66 Carats Color: E-G, Clarity: VVS-VS Metal: 18K ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

RolexGMT-Master Pepsi 16700
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel GMT-Master Pepsi wristwatch. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture and a red second-time zone hand. Complimenting the dial is a stainles...
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20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Classic 2553 in yellow gold with a Grey dial 31mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe in 18k yellow gold with silver dial with gold stick hour markers. Manual wind w/ subseconds on brown leather strap & gold filled tang buckle. 38 length (lug to lug) by 31 mm width case size. Ref 2553. Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Classic 2553 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Leather strap with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 31 x 22 mm case with a Rectangle caseback and Silver Stick dial. Circa: 1940s . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Classic watch...
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1940s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Chain & Masonic Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed in solid white gold and hand engraved, and done with kiln fired black enamel...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1980s Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 1 ct. Please contact for any questi...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Important 560 Carats Ruby Bead Multi-Strand Necklace 16 Inches
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Rubies = 560 Carats Metal: Mixed Necklace Length: 16 Inches
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Mixed Metal

Antique Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 6 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires = 5.34 Carats Cut: Round Diamonds = 0.66 Carats Color: E-G, Clarity: VVS-VS Metal: 18K ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Gas Pipe Style 18 Karat Gold Tri-Color Clip Hoop Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rare, Beautiful Solid 18k Tri-Color Gold (Rose, Yellow, White) Clip Earrings Including Certificate of Authenticity #CR5129 Hallmarked with Cartier 3/4" x 3/8" Total Mass = 27.2 g
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Late 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

3.28 Carat GIA Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 3.28 Carat GIA Blue Sapphire Earring, a true embodiment of sophistication and elegance. These earrings showcase the captivating bea...
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20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Engraved quilted golden metal clip-on earrings from the end of the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6 cm P...
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

3.73 carats pink sapphire and diamonds ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: 3.73 carats pink sapphire and diamonds for a total weight of 0.30 carat. Material: Platinum Dimensions: 1 cm length on finger Weight: 5.9g Size: 52 (free sizing) Certificate ...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This outstanding Collectable flower brooch pin was designed by Sabbadini, Italy. It is handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold weighing approx. 69.9 grams. It features a flowerhead desi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Beautiful Wurzbacher white gold bangle 18k with diamond and sapphires
Located in Berlin, BE
Elevate your style with the enchanting Wurzbacher white gold bracelet in 18k gold. This charming and exquisite bracelet features a single diamond and two sapphires, each meticulously...
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1980s European Aesthetic Movement Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White gold thin link chain
Located in Surfside, FL
Thin link 1mm width chain in 18k white gold. Measures 18 inches long.
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Christian Dior Gold-Plated Metal Pendant Brooch Depicting an Elephant Head
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Dior - Gold-plated metal pendant brooch depicting an elephant head Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 9 cm Seller Reference: BR44
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yellow gold Cameo pin/pendnat, circa 1950's.
Located in Surfside, FL
Cameo pin / pendnat in 18k. 27mm x 35mm. Circa 1950's
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow / White Gold Hand Engraved 0.70ct Diamond
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's CENTER STONE / WEIGHT: .7 Cts. SIZE: 6.25 LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This ladies Classic...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage Art Nouveau style bee brooch pin set in 18 karat yellow gold. Designed in yellow gold, its head is set with two brightly hued round cut peridots for eyes. The thorax of th...
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1930s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Necklace in Gold-Plated Metal and Colored Glass Pearls
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Long necklace composed of thin chains in gold-plated metal and colored glass pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Len...
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Mens yellow gold link bracelet with diamonds.
Located in Surfside, FL
Mens Oyster link style diamond bracelet in 14k yellow gold. Approximately 2.55 carats in round channel set diamonds (H-I color, SI clarity). 8 inch length. 0.5 inch width.
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gerald GentArenBi Retro BSP.Y.10 Stainless Steel w/ Green dial 45mm Automatic
Located in Surfside, FL
Gerald Genta Arena Sport Bi Retro Red/Green in stainless steel on an new/uncut original black rubber strap with GG steel deployant buckle. Red perforated dial with retrograde minutes and date on mint green sectors, and jumping hour. Auto, retrograde minutes and date, jumping hour. Ref BSP.Y.10. Fine Pre-owned Gerald Genta Watch...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Jean Patou Necklace in Gold-Plated Metal and Black Glass Paste
By Jean Patou
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Patou - Necklace in gold-plated metal and black glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 80 cm Seller Reference: BC188
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

French Mid-Century Gold and Multi-Gemstone Bombé Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century multi-gem and gold bombé clip earrings featuring opposing fields of emeralds and sapphires divided by collet-set diamonds, and centered by rubies, in 18k. Fran...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Velvet Malachite necklace silver green forest raw natural crystal vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural rare velvet fiber Malachite malachite origin - Congo stone measurements - 0.71 х 1.26 х 1.46 in / 18 х 32 х 37 mm stone weight - 117 carats pendant weight...
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1990s German Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Silver

Antique 18 karat Gold 2 tone Gold Bracelet
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This antique 18 karat has no marks and has been acid tested for 18 karat Gold. Its origin is European from the beginning of the 20th century. The style is reminiscent of Victorian bracelets , Delicate Floral Engravings on yellow gold .highlighted with Green Gold Rosetta as part of the design. inner Circumference is 65 mm...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Luxury Necklace gemstone's in 14k yellowgold
Located in Berlin, BE
Embark on a dreamlike journey with this exquisite tutti frutti necklace, meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold. This captivating piece features 11 stunning gemstones, each cut in t...
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1970s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.45 CTW French Cut Diamond Platinum Channel Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of French cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 0.45 carats total J/K color with SI1 clarity Accented by milgrain detail Tested as platinum Circa: ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14KT Yelllow Gold Cobalt Blue Guilloche Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful hinged bangle bracelet dates from the 1950s. It is crafted from 14KT yellow gold with cobalt blue guilloche detailing and features approximately .70CT high crown rose-...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel

White gold white & black diamond bracelet
Located in Surfside, FL
White & black diamond bracelet in 18k white gold, Round brillianr cut diamonds approx: weight: 0.70 carat, Black diamonds approx. weight: 1.00 carat. 7.25 inch length.
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vermeil and Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in PARIS, FR
Vermeil bangle bracelet forming two cream enameled snakes Each snake's eye is made of cabochon-cut rubies Total weight of rubies : 2.5 carats Wrist size : 17cm Gross weight : 29.37g ______________________ Bracelet jonc...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Vermeil, Enamel

Colombian Emerald & Diamond Half Hoop Ring in Platinum & 18K White Gold, c1950's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of elegant, timeless & easy-to-wear design, this half hoop band is Retro, dating back to 1950's ~~~ Prong set with 4 Princess Cut Natural Colombian Emeralds of superb & vibrant ...
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Art Deco 10.00 CTW No Heat Ceylon Star Sapphire Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped sapphire cabochon weighing 9.70 carats - transparent medium blue Natural Ceylon in origin with no indications of heat treatment - displaying six-point asteri...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sterling Silver Tray By Gorham. Hand Engraved Center Monogram.
Located in Surfside, FL
Large & Heavy Sterling SIlver tray by Gorham. Over 102.00 troy ounces of .925 sterling silver. "Gorham Hallmarks 967 A". Center hand engraved monogram: JL? Dimensions: 22 x 16 inch...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 0.85Ct Sapphire and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections. This fine and impressive a...
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Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Nut and Bolt Design Whimsical Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 14k Yellow Gold Nut and Bolt Design Cufflinks, measuring 7/8 inch in length and 3/8 inch wide, extremely well made with perfect detail, nice solid construction and weighin...
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Pair of White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Bombe' Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat white and yellow gold and diamond earrings. Each white gold bombe button style earring pave set with approximately fifty seven round brilliant cut diamonds punctu...
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White gold heart tanzanite and diamond stud earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Heart tanzanite and diamonds stud earrings in 18k white gold, with 5.52 carats in purple/blue tanzanite and 0.24 carats in F-G colo...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Woman Portrait Shell Cameo Stud Earrings With Diamonds 8.98 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 8.70 Carats Diamonds = 0.28 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Dimensions: 19 x 15 mm
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1940s French chandelier diamond detachable earrings
Located in London, GB
This beautiful example of Art Deco platinum and diamond chandelier earrings can be worn in two styles. As shown in the photos below, the long dangly extensions to the earrings can ea...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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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