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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 15 1/2 Inch Figaro Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Figaro Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 2000s Discover the sophistication of this exquisite 18ct yellow gold Figaro link chain, a remarkable piece that embodies the el...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 1.15 Carat Heart Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cut Red Sapphire Sterling Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous and has such a fabulous unique design. This is one of those pieces I would love to own. It has a Center Stone Heart Shaped Pink Sapphire that is .93 ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver

20 Carats Blue Sapphire Cabs Gold Diamonds Pear Shape Chalcedony Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 4 oval shape Blue Sapphires 6x8 mm and weighing 20 Carats set together in 14 Kt white gold with 2 small diamo...
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2010s Thai Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chanel logo faux pearl clip on earrings, gold tone
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic pair of vintage Chanel clip on earrings. A medium sized and easy to wear pair of earrings in gold tone metal with Chanel Paris written on the gold tone metal in enamel w...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Joan Boyce Gold-Tone Turquoise Enamel and Crystal Inlay Panel Bangle Bracelet
Located in Milford, DE
A sleek fusion of color and sparkle, this contemporary gold-tone bangle bracelet features turquoise enamel panels framed by shimmering bands of clear crystal pavé. The segmented enam...
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Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel

LIZ CLAIBORNE signed vintage gold tone blue pearl designer chain necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed LIZ CLAIBORNE • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

CHANEL Vintage 31 Rue Cambon Charm Gold Plated Charm Bracelet
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pi...
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Early 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Italian Dangling Shoe Clip on Statement Earrings c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Rare Italian clip-on dangling shoe earrings c 1980s The unique statement clip on earrings are designed with dangling gold plated shoes; suspended from a resin ena...
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1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1908-17 Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 84 Silver / 5.9gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 84 Silver, hand -engraved ornament with well looking together Blues, Green and Black Ena...
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1910s Russian Russian Empire Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Art Deco 2 Toned Gold and Sapphire Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Art Deco White and Yellow 18k Gold ring with cornflower blue sapphire. 2 tones of 18k gold are laminated to form a slightly domed hand engraved band, set with a lovely .35 po...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Band with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 2 carats approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Ring size US 7 About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Na...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 2.63 Carat Heart Ruby & Diamond Cut Ruby 14k Y Gold PL Sterling Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous and unique. It has a Heart-Shaped Ruby Cabochon Centerstone that measures 10 x 9 x 4 mm and it totals 2.63 carats. It is surrounded by 2 rows of diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Antique German Earrings Green Spinel solid 14K Gold / 1.17 gr
Located in SE
A pair of German ca. 1920s - 1930s. 14K Gold Earrings decorated with oval cut Green Spinel stones. Stones are likely lab made. Both wires hallmarked 585 and maker's initials. Eac...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold

Vintage Hammerman Bros Ribbed Diamond Band, 1.30ctw 14k, ca 1980
Located in Orlando, FL
Maker: Hammerman Brothers, signed "HB" Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.8 grams Gemstones: Approx. 1.30 carats total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Quality: Average F...
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silvorra Art Deco Emerald Center Silver Ring with Blue Sapphire Scalloped Band
Located in New York, NY
This striking 925 sterling silver ring centers a bold 9x7 mm natural oval emerald, framed by intricately set blue sapphires along the shoulders for a rich, regal contrast. The emeral...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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2010s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Antique Austrian Earrings natural 1ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 2.65 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old Austrian Diamond Earrings with folding Russian type hooks from ca. 1900s. Set of Austrian hallmarks,head of a dog, letter " C" / the city of Salzburg. Metal tested 14K...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Japanese 1950s Gilded Brass Fan Pendant Necklace with Crane Motif
Located in Milford, DE
This elegant 1950s Japanese pendant necklace features a beautifully etched fan-shaped charm crafted in gilded brass, adorned with a traditio...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Lucerne Switzerland Figural Bell with Enamel Flowers Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold and enamel charm. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of a Swiss Treicheln or Trychlen cowbell. One side with blue, yellow, and red enameled floral decoration ...
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20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Platinum French Stamped, Edwardian Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning platinum ring from the Edwardian era features a captivating cultured pearl at its centre, elegantly ...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Vintage gold tone designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 54 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Art Deco style silver tone sapphire glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear - tiny chip on glass ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings 18ct White Gold Circa 1920s Step into elegance with this stunning pair of 18ct white gold 1920s drop earrings, a true statement piece perfect for any specia...
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Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

CHANEL gold-tone 91P IMITATION PEARL & FILIGREE Choker Necklace
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel cocker features multiple cascading strands of pearly white imitation pearlsintertwined with gold-tone metal filigree beads, each delicately sculpted and fi...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Rolo Link Chain, 28 Inch Edwardian Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rolo Link Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped & Tagged Circa 1900 This exquisite 9ct gold-stamped Edwardian rolo link chain is a true masterpiece that will elevate any outfit....
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Egyptian Men Signet Ring Onyx stone solid 18K Rose Gold Ø11.25US / 5.2gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring for Men decorated with bezel set polished plate of Black Onyx. Stone's surface is windshield like - convex with smooth descend from top to base convex shaped surface mea...
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1950s Egyptian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful necklace. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats. The stone is from Madagascar. It is surrounded by diamond cut rubies. The pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Victorian 15 kt Gold Five Stone Opal Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal is a treasure of nature flashing a kaleidoscope of colors in each stone. Daylight sets off the Blues, green, yellows and multiple shades of pink vary in each stone as all stones...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, 15k Gold

Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold-Plated Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
This eye-catching floral brooch pendant is a statement piece of contemporary costume jewelry, crafted in a dazzling flower motif. The five large petals are meticulously set with doze...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Peridot Pendant Necklace
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Peridot 2 carats approx. 18 inch solid thin paper clip chain About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dha...
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2010s North American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch of Hebe Feeding the Eagle
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian cameo depicting Hebe, the Goddess of Youth and cupbearer to the Gods. In this cameo, Hebe is depicted while feeding the eagle of Zeus. This subject was very popular in the ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold, Hallmarked London 1972, Articulated Lucky Fish Pendant Charm
Located in Brighton, GB
Articulated Gold Fish Pendant Hallmarked 9ct Gold London 1972 This is a 9ct yellow gold articulated fish pendant, hallmarked in London in 197...
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Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

German Kabirski Kelea Rough Garnet Gold Plated Silver Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kelea is designed with raw Pyrope Garnets arranged in a linked, stained-glass style structure. The stones are kept exactly as they were mined - uncut, unpolished, and carrying their ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Big 32.02ct Oval Blue Topaz & White Quartz Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A luminous pairing of sky and frost—these vintage stud earrings feature majestic 32.02ct oval-cut blue topaz gemstones, each cradled in sterling silver and accented with shimmering w...
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20th Century Thai Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Syna Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Blue Topaz Band with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 2.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Ring size US 7 About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawi...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MONET signed vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

ORA signed vintage silver tone rhinestones safety pin designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ORA • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 33 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

German Kabirski Livia Iconic Raw Ruby Gold Plated Silver Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A delicate band of glimmering rubies has been handcrafted to make this beautiful ring. It is simple yet complex allowing the raw nature of the gemstones to take center stage. Sinews ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, magnificent large antique Georgian rose cut 6 TCW diamond and 26.3 TCW royal purple amethyst pendant Early 19th Century The scale and quality of this spectacular piec...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage gold tone art glass beads designer multi strand designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Antique German Ring Diamonds Sapphires solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
A German Ring, ca. 1920s- 1930s. Band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold with 4 claw set diamond cut Diamonds mixed with 4 diamond cut natural Blue Sapphires. Hallmarked 585. *Crown with...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL Vintage Gold Mademoiselle Charm Station Necklace
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL, Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 34 inches Comes with box IMPORTA...
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Early 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Single Stone Ring Hallmarked 1989
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1989 Makers Mark CJ This is an 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a single claw-set brilliant-cut diamond of a...
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Late 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K white Gold, 4.22 carat Tourmaline & Baguette Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline is 4.22 carats. The combined Diamonds w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oscar de la Renta Textured Metal and Crystal Hammered Collar Necklace 16" Long
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Striking and sophisticated, this Oscar de la Renta choker necklace is a true statement piece featuring sculptural openwork links in rich 22k gold plating. The handmade design sparkle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Mixed Metal

Unheated Certified 3.19 Carat Natural Loose Tri Colour Sapphire Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tri-Colour Sapphire Weight: 3.19 Carats Sizes: 8.79 x 6.17 x 6.10 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Octagon Colour: Green / Yellow / Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Other

Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 18k gold 7.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold entourage ring set with a sapphire and a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.70 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring...
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2010s Dutch Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold-Plated Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
This large floral spray brooch features a dramatic, multi-petal design rendered in silver-tone metal and densely set with faceted blue crystals. The composition is arranged as a radi...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

14k Yellow 6.65 Carat Pear Cut Amethyst Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is a Pear cut Amethyst Cabochon and is 6.65 carats. It measures 23.60 mm x 14.38 mm. It is set in a beautiful 14k yellow gold setting and is stamped "14k". The pendant it...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Bloodstone Shield Signet Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped A striking early 20th-century ring featuring a shield-shaped bloodstone cabochon, mounted in a bold 18ct yellow gold setting. The deep...
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Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.42ctw Diamond Nature Inspired Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
Diamonds – 9 round brilliant cuts, 0.42 carats total, graded G color, VS2 clarity Metal – 14k yellow gold with white gold prongs, 2.5 grams Size – currently fits approx. 6.25, resiza...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Ruby & Diamond Band 18k Yellow Gold 2.26ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Rubies – 2.04 carats total, richly saturated, vivid and lively Diamonds – 0.22 carats total, H color, VS2 clarity Metal – 18k yellow gold, 7.1 grams Size – 5.5, resizable Measure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Solitaire Cocktail Ring 1.50ct Antique 14K Yellow Gold Original 1
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original 1880's Victorian Ruby Solitaire Cocktail Ring 1.50ct Antique 14K Yellow Gold Features a Lab Grown 1.50ct Old Round Cut Ruby Gemstone Trademarked Ring Over $260 ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Richard Kerr Silver Jeweled Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed these gorgeous statement clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are composed of his emblematic pavé rhinestones and feature dangling geometric shapes, all covered ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

18ct Yellow Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Peridot Suffragette Ring, Hallmarked 1907
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1907 Immerse yourself in history with this exquisite 18ct gold-stamped Edwardian suffragette ring, a true testamen...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Qing Dynasty–Style Enamel Dragon Hoop Earrings Gold toned
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Qing Dynasty–Style Enamel Dragon Hoop Earrings Inspired by the opulence and symbolism of Qing Dynasty imperial artistry, these exquisite earrings feature a coiled dragon motif rende...
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2010s Chinese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

New .46 Carat Pink Topaz 14k Rose Gold PL Sterling Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Brazil and are just exquisite. It is a fancy cushion cut stones and are each .46 Carats. The stone measure 5 x 5 mm. It is surrounded by diamond cut white sapphi...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Turquoise and Ruby Cufflinks, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cufflinks A pair of gentleman’s cufflinks crafted in 15ct yellow gold, each formed of two circular plaques joined by a short connector chain. One disc is set with a cabocho...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, 8.50 carats, Morganite & Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganite is 8.50 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Gold 0.10 ct. tw. & 10.8CT Garnet Color Stone Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish-Finished Hoop Earrings, Set with a Dangling 10.8CT 8x10mm Checkerboard-Cut Oval-Shaped Garnet Semi-Precious Color Stones and Accented with 0.10 Carat Diam...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k 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 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.