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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Edwardian
Style: Belle Époque
Edwardian 0.80ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Edwardian solitaire ring centres around stunning old cushion cut, 0.80 carat, diamond. The claw set diamond has a colour of J and clarity of VS1. Flowing down from thi...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Edwardian trilogy ring features a vibrant, 0.50 carat cushion emerald at it’s centre flanked by a pair of 0.35 carat old cut diamonds. All three stones are set into a ...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Makers Mark H W Ltd Pretty, Edwardian three stone ring. Set with a centre diamond & two natural sapphire stones- mounted diagonally on ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique diamond cross
Located in Malmö, SE
Edwardian diamond cross. Measures 6.5 x 4.2cm. Center stone is approx. 0.5ct rest approx. 3ct in Diamond weight in total approximately 3.50ct H-I, vs-si Gross weight: 9.8 grams ...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Toi et Moi Diamond Belle Époque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belle Époque Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Fabulous, French Belle Époque Ring. A Toi et Moi Style, Set with Claw Set- Old Mine Cut Diamonds & Gorgeous ‘Vine’ Like Diamond S...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Pearl Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Pearl Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring. Featuring one cream colored pearl measuring approximately 5.75 millimeters. Accented by 16 calibre cut sapphires w...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...

Antique Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These antique rose cut diamond drop earrings offer a captivating blend of vintage charm and contemporary elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, they feature luminous ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum, a captivating piece that beautifully blends vintage charm ...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Collier noeud Belle Epoque en or, diamants et perle fine
Located in PARIS, FR
Collier en or 18k (750°/°°) composé d’un nœud Louis XVI surmontant un motif ovale diamanté soutenant une perle fine mobile. Les noeuds de style Louis XVI reviennent à la mode au mome...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Edwardian Seven-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic seven-stone diamond ring dating back to the Edwardian period. This antique piece features seven old mine cut diamonds in a single line formation across the fac...
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20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Boulder Opal Necklet Circa 1910-1920s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This unique necklet features a fancy link fine chain with evenly spaced bezel set cushion cut early verneuil synthetic sapphires. A double chain drop holds a stunning natural lacquered Australian Queensland Boulder opal fob...
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1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, 15k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 1900s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This beautiful restored Edwardian half hoop ring features three deep blue sapphire with two early European cut diamonds set in a stunning yell...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Edwardian 1.40ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Edwardian cluster ring centres around a rub over set old cut diamond. The central stone weighs 0.40 carat, with the surrounding ten diamonds being 0.10 carat each and...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

4 Ct. Natural Peridot Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These elegant vintage-style dangle earrings, crafted within dazzling yellow gold, showcase a stunning 2 carat pear-shaped lime green peridot at the bottom of each earring. Above it, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.25ct Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This lovely daisy cluster ring dates to the Edwardian period. A central blue sapphire is enveloped in old cut diamonds, creating the beautiful daisy shape. The old cut sapphire weigh...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Peridot Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-inspired ring radiates elegance, boasting intricate carved and curled detailing that accentuates its beauty. Featuring three round lime green peridots set delicately in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Set with old-mine-cut diamond weighing 2,13 carats, clarity SI1, color I. 2 sapphires weighing ca. 1,10 carats. Mounted in platinum. Weight 7,23 g. Ring size: 49 ( US 4 3/4 ) Resizable
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 1.72ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 14k white gold engagement ring from the Edwardian era. The ring is centered with a sparkling old European cut diamond that weighs approximately 1.72ct. The color o...
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20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian 5.26 Carat GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Edwardian era 5.26 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Antique Engagement Ring composed of platinum. The 5.26 carat Old European Cut diamond is GIA certified O-P color/SI1 clarity....
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1910s French Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Belle Époque French GIA 2.83 Carat Old European Cut Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French GIA 2.83 Carat Old European Cut Diamond. Featuring one GIA old European cut diamond 2.83 carats, accompanied by GIA #2239199689 stating the diamond is K color...
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1890s Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Natural Garnet and Opal Vintage Style Dangle Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing our exquisite Earrings in yellow gold. Each earring features a lustrous natural garnet gemstone, renowned for its deep, rich red hue and symbolic significance of passion ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 2.40 Carat AGL Burma Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era French import 2.40 Carat Oval Cabochon Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, composed of 18k rose gold & platinum. The 2.40 carat Oval Cabochon blue ...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage NIN Ring in Gold and Platinum
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Belle Époque 1920's ring for girl or woman 5x Diamonds in antique cut and 1x Brilliant with a weight approx. 0,04cts. Size 8 18kt Yellow Gold and 950 Platinum 0,82 grams. Ref.:D...
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1920s European Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Natural Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dazzle with timeless elegance with this exquisite three-stone ring, showcasing mesmerizing round natural blue sapphire gemstones cradled within prongs of a lustrous white gold band. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pheasant Bird Pendant Charm in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An edwardian period diamond set pheasant bird pendant in platinum. Pave set throughout with 36 diamonds of 0.40ctw. Crafted with exceptional detail, d...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A sweet daisy cluster set with diamonds totalling approx 25pts and the stones are set in platinum. The rest of the ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Clus...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Ladies Superlative 3.00 CT Diamond & Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Step into sheer opulence with our Collectible Ladies Cocktail Diamond Ring, a masterpiece crafted from luxurious white gold. Featuring fabulous baguette-cut diamonds in a mesmerizing...
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2010s Unknown Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Pink Sapphires & Tourmaline Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pink Sapphires & Tourmaline Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Pink Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 2 carat Natural carved green and pink tourmaline 15 carats The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

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Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Edwardian Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming navette ring dating back to the Edwardian period. This elegant piece showcases a single old mine cut diamond at the centre of the face in an eight clawed sett...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Multi Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural ruby, cabochon shape - 6 carats Yellow natural sapphire Orange natural sapphire Green na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

French 1900s 18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Polylobed Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent antique rose gold medal, flat, poly-lobed and openwork, engraved on the front with a standing Virgin Mary. The back is e...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Garnet Pendant Set with a Gold Ball Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 9ct Gold Edwardian Circa 1900 Fabulous Floral Design Edwardian Pendant. Set with Garnet Centre & Gold Ball Drop Pendant Measures Approx 40mm x 20.4mm (inc...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage NIN Ring in Gold and Platinum
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Ring Belle Époque 1920 for girl or woman 7x Diamonds in antique cut with a weight approx. 0,04cts. Size 6 18kt Yellow Gold and Platinum 950 0,70 grams. Original second hand anti...
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1920s European Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Edwardian Rolled Gold Locket and Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This simple yet beautiful rolled gold locket has two pictures inside. The chain is also rolled gold which means it is coated in a fine layer of gold...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Gold, Platinum, Pearl and Emerald Ring
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Belle Époque 1920's bicolour vintage ring for woman 10x Diamonds in antique cut with total weight approx. 0,04ct 1x Natural pearl 3mm. And 4x...
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1920s European Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold&Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 4.60 carat Multi color Natural Sapphi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

3.75ct Diamond 14K White Gold Womens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
From solid 14k white gold, this stunning ring features a total carat weight of 3.75cts, showcasing a combination of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds set in prongs or channel...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.20 Ct Diamond Solitaire Natural Pearl Platinum /Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Edwardian period 1900 circa necklace, crafted of Platinum and 18 kt gold Design is of infinite elegance and grace, hanging from a Platinum chain a pear drop of natural micro pearls, ...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This stunning Edwardian diamond engagement ring features approximately 2.5 carats of Old European Cut diamonds. The diamonds are strategically packed into the navette shape, giving t...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian GIA 4.14 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian GIA 4.14 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring. Featuring one GIA old European cut diamond of 4.14 carats, accompanied with GIA #2211123041 stating the ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Natural Rose Cut Diamond Pave Ring. 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This unique ring features a natural rose-cut diamond pave set in sterling silver and complemented by 14K yellow gold accents. With a gross weight of 10.40 grams, including 4.60 grams...
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2010s European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian Trombone & Knot Link Albert Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Trombone Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark P & M This 9ct rose gold Edwardian trombone link bracelet is an exquisite piece of jewellery that is sure ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Bague jarretière Belle Epoque en platine et diamants taille ancienne
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague jarretière en platine composée de cinq diamants taille ancienne old mine cut en légère chute de très belle qualité (G à J, Si1 à VVS2 selon notre avis, chacune ne présentant pa...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 100% Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your style with our Ladies Contemporary Emerald Ring, boasting a breathtaking Colombian emerald set in lustrous white gold. Accented with dazzling round brilliant cut diamond...
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2010s Unknown Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Floral Pearl Crescent Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian crescent moon pendant. Set with a lovely single row of graduated, natural seed pearls. The crescent is beautif...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian Amethyst Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1900 This stunning Edwardian pendant features a diamond-shaped open frame made of 9ct rose gold, with a 4mm round amethyst centre st...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Garnet and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning 18 carat gold band holds a total of four garnets and two rose cut diamonds. Each garnet is a deep red colour but has a bright red glow in the light and measure 7pts. Ha...
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

0.85 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in elegance with our Ladies Diamond Engagement Ring, crafted from lustrous 14K white gold. Adorned with a total carat weight of 0.85 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, e...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian diamond hinge bangle, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian diamond hinge bangle. Set with fifteen round old cut diamonds in open back claw and grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 2.60 carats, to an open elegant gra...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18ct Gold 1ct Sapphire and 1ct Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous early 20th century 1ct oval blue sapphire and 1ct transitional cut diamond halo cluster ring, set in 18ct gold dating from circa 1910. The central set oval sapphire is a deep, violet blue and is rub over set and is surrounded by 10 hand set transitional cut diamonds totalling 0.1ct each which complete the timeless 'Princess Diana' style halo to full effect. The gallery is beautifully carved adding that extra sign of quality to the ring. Overall a delightful Edwardian antique ring...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Haloed Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This religious pendant features the profile of the Virgin Mary surrounded by two borders of faceted yellow gold. The back is engra...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Flower Inspired, Brilliant Diamonds and Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Celebrate the beauty of delicate petals with our exquisite Vintage Ladies Diamond Ring, crafted from 14kt white gold. Adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds in a prong setting, th...
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2010s Unknown Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Antique 14k Gold & Essex Crystal Fox's Head Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique fox hunt or equestrian themed stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. Bezel set with a wonderful Essex crystal image of a fox's head with fine detail. Simply a top-shelf sti...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Crystal, 14k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-inspired ring features a stunning natural blue sapphire as its centerpiece. The sapphire is surrounded by intricate filigree detailing in solid white gold, and multiple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Natural Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Dangle Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in gleaming yellow gold, these earrings captivate with a unique pentagonal floral design. A single, deep red garnet, symbolizing passion and vitality, takes center stage. Del...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, GB
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number ...
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1910s Swedish Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Edwardian bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features blue sapphire and rose cut diamonds. Has a trombone clasp. Weight: 4.56g Length: 7cm ——— ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Garnet Pearl Diamond Floral Earrings in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the heart of each vintage-inspired earring lies a round deep red garnet gemstone in a yellow gold setting. Surrounding on each four sides of the garnet are delicate round white pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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