Jewelry
Early 19th Century French Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Burmese Retro Antique Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry
Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Indian Artisan Antique Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Jewelry
Tourmaline, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Onyx, 9k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Turquoise, 14k Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
9k Gold
1880s European Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Hessonite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold Plate, Gold-filled
1810s British George III Antique Jewelry
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Late 19th Century French Retro Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1830s English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pinchbeck
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, 15k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry
Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
1890s German Antique Jewelry
Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver
Late 19th Century French Retro Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
1870s Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry
Shakudo
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Tourmaline, Indicolite
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
9k Gold, Rose 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.