Jewelry & Watches
2010s Turkish Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Bronze
2010s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 22k Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Amethyst
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Quartz, Gold-filled
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
1990s French Modern Jewelry & Watches
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Spinel
Late 20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Greek Modern Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
2010s North American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches
Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Silver Plate
2010s Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 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.