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Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and important yellow diamond necklace with yellow diamond drop.
31.86 carats of yellow diamonds and 68.35 carats of white diamonds set in 18k yellow gold and plati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k Gold Tree of Life Pendant Necklace Diamond Spiritual Delicate Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tree of Life Pendant Necklace with Natural Diamond in 18k Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamonds set the shape of the simple and elegant design pendant. The diamonds are ver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Genuine Emerald Clover Necklace Birthstone Clover Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Genuine Emerald Clover Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Beautiful little minimalist necklace is adorned with natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.53 Carat Round Black Diamond Single Stud Earring for Men in 14 K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Alluring and refined, these diamond stud earrings are sure to be noticed. Created in 14 K yellow gold, the earring showcases a beguiling 3.53 carat natural black diamond solitaire me...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Soldier Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Topaz Ruby Snail Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier uses snails as a reminder to slow down and enjoy life. He has created more than 25 jewel encrusted snails, each unique and one-of-a-kind. It became an instant classic an...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline...
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 7.9 in. long chain bracelet.
Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Emerald Heart Necklace Natural Emerald Minimalist Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful little minimalist necklace is made of 18k solid gold adorned with natural AAA quality Emerald.
Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Yellow Gold Ring
By Cyma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Citrine and yellow gold ring by Cyma circa 1990.
DETAILS:
GEMSTONES: one cushion shape checkerboard-cut citrine.
METAL: 18-karat yellow gold.
HALLMARKS: signed Cyma.
RING SIZE: 6 ¾,...
Category
1990s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Enamel Yellow Gold Owl Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green enamel and yellow gold owl brooch circa 1970. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: There is no doubt at all that this little fellow gets an A plus grade for whimsical cuteness. Note that the ...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Diamond Black Spinel Carved Onyx Made in Italy Studs Cufflinks
Located in Valenza , IT
Unique, handcrafted in Italy in Margherita Burgener family workshop, cufflinks and studs feature an handcarved onyx plaque showing a Roman face profile. It is a unisex piece of jewe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Black Spinel, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Spinel, 18k Gold
Mark Henry 2.32 Carat Natural Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat
By Mark Henry
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind marvel is a one of one in existence. Alexandrite at sizes greater 1 carat are rarely found across all geographic sources to begin with, but 1 carat stones from Bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Slinky 3.4 CTW Diamond Bracelet
Located in DALLAS, TX
18k white gold flexible “slinky” diamond bracelet with 168 = 3.40 carat total weight round brilliant cut diamonds. 20.4 dwt finished product.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 4.03 Carat Pear Diamond Three Stone Baguette Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern
Composition: Platinum
Primary Stone: Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond
Carat Weight: 4.03 Carats
Color/Clarity: H / SI2
GIA Report Number: 2225424186
Accent Stone: Two Tap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Marbled Caramel and Maroon Carved Bakelite Bangle
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco marbled caramel and maroon Bakelite bangle, with a ridged centre and carving to either side. The bangle was manufactured by Alanco Industries, New York. Inside dia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire Diamond 22-21 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Organic Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lagoon dangle drop earrings. Brown diamonds, zircons, demantoid garnets are set in 21k gold creative bezels, 18k gold ear wires. Hanging large blue-green sapphires are set in bezels ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sap...
10k Gold Gemstone Clover Necklace Gemstone Options
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstone Clover Necklace is made of 10k solid gold available in three colors of gold and four options of gemstone.
Available in three colors of gold, White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Matelasse Quilted Articulated Wide Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This vintage ring by Chanel is from their Matelasse Collection and emulates the iconic Chanel quilt in articulated 18ct white gold. Accompanied by a Chanel Box. Our Xupes reference i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Gold
Gubelin Yellow Gold and Watermelon Tourmaline Exotic Fish Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
This amazingly designed and well handcrafted brooch by the famous Swiss jewelry house Gubelin , a depiction of a tropical fish.The abstract design with multiple layered gold work giv...
Category
1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Textured Anchor Link Chain Bracelet with Toggle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super Chic Vintage Anchor Link Gold Chain Bracelet composed of 18k yellow gold. With a rope-style texturing to the elongated oval links with vertical gold bars, often referred to as ...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Stud Earrings Oval Stud Earrings Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dainty Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold.
These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural diamonds set by mas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Aquamarine Diamond Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co.'s Victoria diamond jewelry collection an Aquamarine and diamond earrings
♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co.
♦ Metal: Platinum
♦ Circa 2005
♦ Two Aquamarines =1.40ct
♦ 8 Di...
Category
Early 2000s Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Rose Gold, 8.72 Carat Diamond Flexible Cuff
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This stunning flexible cuff is set in 18 karat rose gold, with 8.72 carats of round brilliant diamonds. The Diamonds are set in six flexible rows which span three quarters around the...
Category
2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Chain Necklace Set with Pink Tourmaline Created by Marion Jeantet
Located in Paris, FR
One chain necklace with a luminous caméo of eight pink oval tourmalines cabochons.
Created by Marion Jeantet.
weight: 18.05 carats
Lenght: 39.5 cm
Total weight: 7.35 grams
Price with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Blue Sapphire Earrings Micro Pave Genuine Sapphire Stud Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Valentine Jewelry BLUE SAPPHIRE Earrings in 14K White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold.
These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of solid 14k gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Petite Teardrop Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Petite Teardrop Drop Earrings, Simplicity in a complex world. Designing for Tiffany & Co. helped me boil design down to the essence of a shape. These pe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Vermeil, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fireworks Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Fireworks’ pearl and diamond pendant necklace set in platinum.
From the now discontinued ‘Fireworks collection, the pendant is predominantly compo...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
14 Karat Gold Nautical Compass Pendant or Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine compass pendant charm.
In 14k gold.
With two-sided bezel set glass encased compass that is framed in a gold nautical rope terminating in a knot at its bail.
It doubles...
Category
20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Horseshoe and Stirrup Equestrian Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 925/°°° sterling silver rhodium plated hoof and Stirrup equestrian cufflinks. Marked JONA.
Dimensions: 0.63 in. H x 0.53 in. W ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Bloodstone Signet Ring, 10K Yellow Gold, Ring, Antique
Located in McLeansville, NC
A victorian 10 karat yellow gold bloodstone signet ring. This ring features a rectangular bloodstone tablet set in an open work mounting and with a split band.
Stones:
- bloodstone,...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat White Gold, 2.12 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearls Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed exclusively for Cellini, these 18 karat white gold earrings feature 12.5 mm South Sea Pearls. The lustrous pearls are set below a fluid pave set diamond swirl. The earrings ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Band Ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all handmade with Byzantine bead granulation and a unique velvet background finished. This gorgeous band ring features ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Bro...
GIA Report Certified Brazilian 8.99 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sensational color, 8.99 carat Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline in the cocktail-style platinum ring. Both GIA & GRS Certified, This elegant, cushion-cut Paraiba is surrounded by two l...
Category
2010s Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewellery Original Modern Cufflinks
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Cufflinks White Gold 18 K
Diamond 170-25-5,17-3/4A
Weight 12,0 gram
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which create...
Category
2010s Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Cc Logo Pearl Drop Earring
By Chanel
Located in Flushing, NY
Chanel Cc Logo Pearl Drop Earring
Condition: 100% Brand New
Accompanied by: This item comes with all accessories
Do not hesitate if you have any questions, we will be glad to hel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Chanel Cc Logo Crystal Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Flushing, NY
Chanel Cc Logo Crystal Bracelet
Condition: 100% Brand New
Accompanied by: This item comes with all accessories
Do not hesitate if you have any questions, we will be glad to help....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
GIA Report Certified Brazilian 3.29 Carat Natural Alexandrite Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one-of-a-kind marvel is a one-of-one in existence. Alexandrite at sizes greater than 1 carat are rarely found across all geographic sources, to begin with, but 1-carat stones fr...
Category
2010s Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Classic Vintage Platinum Sapphire Engagement Ring with Baguette Diamonds, 2.55ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOVE this Classic Vintage Sapphire Engagement Ring! For some reason I always think of Tiffany when I see this design (Please not this ring is not Tiffany) - they took this elegant an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White and Yellow Gold Five Burma Red Ruby Bezel Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white and yellow gold necklace pendant
Necklace 16" long
Each Burma round red ruby measuring from 4 millimeters to 3.5 millimeters
Five rubies weighing 1.20 carats
...
Category
2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Girard-Perregaux World Timer WW TC 49805-11-152-BA6A
Located in London, GB
A discontinued mens 43mm stainless steel World Timer WW TC by Girard Perregaux. Features a silver dial with arabic applied number 12, a date aperture, 3 sub dials with a 30 minute, 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Aquamarine Band White Gold Ring
Located in Rome, IT
gorgeous aquamarine and 14k white gold ring is effortlessly elegant! The aquamarines are a serene and stylish sky blue color. Set in a simple, clean, and elegant channel, the sapphir...
Category
2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Corum Bubble 08.0010 Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Corum Bubble 08.0010 Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel
SKU: 117165
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Corum
Model: Bubble
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Kin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
White Gold Cocktail Ring No Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire Diamond GIA Certificate
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karats white gold GIA certified, one of a kind cocktail ring
Sri Lanka Pink Sapphire weighing 1.34 carat with GIA certificate statement that the sapphire shows no indication...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vhernier Gray Gold and Rubies Ring
By Vhernier
Located in Bari, IT
Vhernier Iconic ring in Gray Gold, diamonds 0,63ct And Rubies .78ct
Category
Early 2000s Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Kunzite Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Kunzite 15.73 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Width: 1.4 cm
Length: 1.6 cm
Ring Size: 54
Total Weight: 11.86 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Antique Faberge Lilac Guilloche Enamel Diamond Double Cufflinks
By August Hollming 1
Located in Chicago, IL
St. Petersburg, Russia, circa 1905
A pair of Russian Imperial era double cufflinks of a tourbillon design by Faberge. The cufflinks are crafted in 14K gold and silver and are covere...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Cartier Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and pave-set with brilliant-cut round D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 1.36 carats and round red rubies weighing a...
Category
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald and Diamond Butterfly Shape Stud Earrings in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of earrings showcases green emerald and diamonds mounted in the shape of a butterfly. The pear shape green emeralds weigh 1.37 carats total. The accenting diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
LeVian Pendant Blue Topaz Multicolor Semiprecious 14K White Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian Pendant Blue Topaz Multicolor Semiprecious 14K White Gold
Category
2010s Jewelry & Watches
Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
18 karat rose gold ring with baguette cut diamonds. Diamonds carat is 0.45.
US finger size: 5 3/4, French size: 51, Italian size: 11. it can be resized to the customer's size before...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst 9 Karat Rose Gold Earrings Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and shiny amethyst featured in a wire hook earring crafted in 9 karat rose gold. The amethyst is briolette cut and round shaped and is held by 4 claws. The diameter of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Men's Money Clip
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver money clip.
Dimensions: 2.57 in. L x 1.37 in. W x 0.24 mm. D - 65 mm. L x 35 mm. W x 7 mm. D
Alex Jona gifts stand ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
18k Gold Diamond Clover Ring Engagement Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio.
Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold Star of David Diamond Bracelet Tiny Star Charm Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lucky Star Bracelet is made of 14k solid gold.
Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand select...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier 'Panthère de Cartier' ladies watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The case measures 30mm x 22mm with original diamond bezel and diamond-set crown, ivory dial, blu...
Category
Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.60 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 2.60 carat diamond and pearl, platinum drop earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections
These stunni...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Drop Earrings: Jade, Moonstone, Zircon, and Sterling Silver
Located in Athens, GA
Meet "Fresh Buds," a dream of spring. The pod of the white orchid, vanilla, supports an emerging bud of Ceylon moonstone and Champagne zircon, and swells under our floral bead cap a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jade, Moonstone, Zircon, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Rose Gold Carnelian Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra pendant necklace crafted in 18 karat rose gold and featuring a single clover-inspired motif pendant in carnelian. The necklace measures 16...
Category
2010s Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Fire Opal Drops "Cat and Mouse" Modern Design Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Yellow Gold Fire Opal "Cat and Mouse" Modern Design Earrings
These earrings have been made for a particular exhibition: "Cat and Mouse in Literature and Arts". in Roma Muse...
Category
2010s Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Rhodium, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry
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. Antique, new and vintage engagement rings, even if it can be difficult to choose the right one, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. [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, 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.