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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 150 BC 18Kt Gold Pendant Depicting Goddess Rome
Located in Roma, IT

Discover a remarkable 18kt gold pendant featuring an original Roman silver coin dating back to 150 BC. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating depiction of the revered Goddes...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring Hand Engraved
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K yellow gold men's hand engraved diamond band ring. There are 3 round brilliant cut diamonds set in engraved starbursts with diamond shapes. The diamonds weigh about .10ct...
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1950s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare Oyster Perpetual 6285 HoneycombDial Rose Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Pre-Owned Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Circa 1950s Reference number 6285, 18K Rose Gold,  34mm Case With Honeycomb White Dial and 18K Rose Gold Oyster Bracelet with Automatic...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Genuine Roman coin (2nd century BC) depicting the Goddess Roma silver bracelet
Located in Roma, IT
This 925 sterling silver bracelet features an authentic silver coin dating back to the 2nd century BC, adorned with a depiction of the Goddess Roma. The coin also showcases the Diosc...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

0.43ctw Emerald Ruby Cameo Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Floral Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Emeralds - Total Carats - 0.10ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Green Treatment - Oiling - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.33ctw Cut - Marquise 0.1...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wittnauer WWII Style Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Well preserved would certainly describe this vintage Whittnauer World War II style Steel Men's Wrist Watch. In size 31mm, this compact dutiful timepiece, is in original condition an...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegance and history converge in this vintage Omega ladies' diamond watch from the 1950s. Encased in a petite 12x34mm platinum and diamond-studded case and paired with a sleek black ...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
By Henry Chawner
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A wonderful George III period chamber stick in sterling silver by Henry Chawner of London. An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine George II sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle, floral repousse details and a crest with rubbed maker's mark likely for William Skeen. The coffee pot is very much i...
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18th Century British George II Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Authentic Roman Coin ' 48 B.C. ' 18 Kt Gold Pendant with "Dextraum Iunctio"
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 Kt Gold pendant is set an authentic roman coin , minted by Albinus Bruti ( 48 BC ) , depicting a Dextrarum iunctio: clasped hands holding winged caduceus. The hand shaki...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Ring with a Huge 27 carat Round Garnet
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K Yellow gold solitaire ring featuring a huge round garnet weighing 27.24 carats. The deep red garnet measures almost 18mm. The ring fits a size 7 finger and is easily sized. It we...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Signet Ring Alexander the Great Red Enamel solid 14K Gold Ø10.5US /7.4gr
Located in SE
Great looking signet ring for Men in solid 14K Yellow Gold with profile of Alexander the Great on Red Enameled background. Unknown origin. Band hallmarked 585 , band's metal tested ...
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1950s European Greek Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Retro c1950's 925 Sterling Silver Oval Finely Engraved Locket
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Finely Engraved Oval Locket is Vintage, It opens up to reveal a photo compartment Coming from 1950's, this intricate piece is in remarkably great condition - jewelry ...
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Estate Baguette and Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Estate baguette and round brilliant diamond earrings set in 18k white gold. The earrings feature 88 straight and tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately 6.40ct total weight ...
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1950s Unknown Anglo-Indian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Featuring one South Sea baroque pearl. Accented by 15 marquise and 15 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.50 c...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Elsa Schiaparelli Turquoise Cabochon Vine Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli Baroque Revival Brooch composed of leafy vine motif textured gilt plate base metal with large faux Tibetan turquoise oval cabocheons, and iridized glass aurora pin...
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1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Roman Coin '49 BC' Gold Pendant Depicting an Elephant 'Minted by Julius Caesar'
Located in Roma, IT
Set in this 18Kt gold pendant is an authentic Roman coin from 49 BC. C. which depicts an elephant that is trampling on a snake (symbol of Victory over evil). The coin was minted by t...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Scarce Antique 18th Century Mughal 5ct Colombian Emerald Gold Ring Certified
Located in London, GB
A scarce late 18th century high-karat gold and emerald ring, circa 1780. This superb gold ring is set with a large faceted natural emerald gemstone, approximately 5cts in weight. T...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold

9K Rose Gold & 5.00ct Square Synthetic Sapphire Retro Mens' Signet Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of an exquisite & comfortable design, this mens' retro ring comes from 1950's Crafted in 9K Yellow Gold it's centrally prong-set with a Square Synthetic Sapphire of impressive 5....
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold

Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1950's Lucien Piccard 14K white gold cocktail watch. The case is decorated with Akoya pearls and diamonds. The same pearls are strung to create the bracelet along with 14K ...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer 1950s Crystals Double Layer Flower Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer 1950s Crystals Double Layer Flower Brooch, Silver Tone Mitchel Maer was a prominent American designer who lived in England during the 1950s. During th...
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1950s British High Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rhodium

Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage sautoir, earlier to mid twentieth century composed of frosted rock crystal, moonstone, fancy cut onyx and diamonds. This long necklace suspends an approximately 3.5 inch pen...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Pesag Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece from Pesag, Vintage Retro Era design, the 14KT White Gold and Diamond Hinge Case Ladies Wrist Watch. This exquisite timepiece, featuring a 17x37mm case, exu...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Henry Perichon Gilt Bronze Medieval Pin Brooch with Blue and Green Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
French jewelry designer Henry Perichon (also known as Henry) created this stunning gilt bronze pin brooch. The Medieval-inspired design is ornate with ovoid poured glass cabochons an...
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1950s French Medieval Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century 1.60 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing 1.20 carats total - transparent medium green Natural Colombian in origin with minor traditional (F2) clarity enhancement Set with yellow gol...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Hamilton Platinum and diamond Cocktail watch from the 1950's. The case and lugs are decorated with 2.30CT-TW F-VVS/VS of round and baguette cut diamonds.  The cas...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA. This gorgeous Cartier brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The center of the brooch has a lar...
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1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Dangle Earrings solid 21K Gold /2.6 gr
Located in SE
A pair of dangles with faceted parts in solid 21K Yellow Gold. Origin : likely Middle East. Tested solid 21K Gold. Fine used condition, no dents or other damages, no repairs. Each ...
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1950s Asian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

22k Gold

Mid-Century GIA 1.55 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century GIA 1.55 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA pear cut diamond of 1.55 carats, accompanied by GIA #5231135078 stating the diamond is J color,...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro French 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro French 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous vintage French retro three stone ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The cent...
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1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Silver Dangling Earrings Made Year 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
These sterling silver earrings are from the "Skåla och Ruta" series, designed by Sigurd Persson in the early fifties. Each earring features a trio of silver bowls connected in a row,...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Pair of French 18k Gold and Turquoise Foliate Rings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Amiel, Paris, France. This pair of French rings is set with bright turquoise and features wonderful hand-tooled decorations. Vintage chic at its fifties best, th...
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1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Piccard Bracelet Watch Platinum and 12.00CT-TDW of Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This Lucien Piccard watch speaks to the extraordinary design aesthetic of the 1950's. The bracelet watch is crafted out of platinum and 12.00CT-TDW of high quality diamonds. The face...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

RETRO - Brooch with pearl and diamonds 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold brooch set with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.48ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is 2.6 cm by 2.5 cm wide Weight 6.0 grams Occ...
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

French Mid-Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Ribbon Vintage Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as overlapping tendrils of ribbon With flaring terminals with rounded caps Comprised of meshed fancy link chain Flanked by wheat chain edges With high polish finish Comp...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Australian Opal GRS 3.53 ct
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing an exquisite marvel of nature: the Natural Australian Opal, ablaze with the fire of the heavens! This majestic collector's item, GRS certified and originating from the la...
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15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal

Ancient Egyptian Steatite Scarab Amulet 22K Yellow Gold Swivel Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Egyptian steatite scarab amulet high carat gold swivel signet ring The Scarab ring design, also called a Scaraboid Seal, was developed as an...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Intaglio Seal Silver Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signet ring. In solid silver. Bezel-set with an antique 18th Century Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt stoneware intaglio seal. The intaglio depicts Harpocrates stand...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Vintage 4.32 Carat Diamond and 1.93 Carat Ruby Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.32 carat diamond and 1.93 carat ruby, platinum flower spray brooch; part of our diverse brooch collection This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ruby brooch has been crafted in platinum. The vintage brooch has a floriated spray design, accented with an interlacing leaf motif and a tied ribbon design. The flower heads are represented by fourteen stunning individually claw set round faceted cut rubies. An additional claw set ruby is positioned to the lower portion of the pierced decorated design. The stalks of the flowers are represented by impressive channel set baguette cut diamonds. The leaf and ribbon motifs are embellished with further pavé set diamonds, in a combination of transitional brilliant round and eight cuts. This impressive platinum vintage ruby brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening. This stunning piece of vintage jewellery has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. This impressive ruby and diamond brooch in platinum is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage ruby and diamond brooch...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Bloodstone Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 14k, Switzerland. This classic fifties signet ring is set with a fine intaglio-cut bloodstone seal emblazoned with a coat of arms. Meticulously made in fourteen-karat ye...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle /Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18K gold garnet heart diamond ring, sentimental ring romantic ring gift
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Georgian era 18K gold ring, a rare treasure steeped in history and sentiment. At its heart lies a captivating garnet, fashioned into a triangular shape of a hear...
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18th Century French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Silver, 18k Gold

High Karat Gold Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 22k, India. This wonderfully detailed, high-karat gold fifties bracelet is hippie chic at its Bohemian best. Fabulous for work or play, it easily dresses up or down. Pe...
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1950s Indian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Reference 14363 Vintage Scarab Lugs Gold Top
Located in New York, NY
Since its introduction in 1948, the Seamaster has been a pillar of the Omega brand. In the collection's 76-year history, Seamasters have been manufactured in many different iteration...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Breitling Steel Round Button Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / "Waterproof" Style / Reference 777 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 46mm ...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century 3.62 CTW Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an Asscher cut diamond weighing 3.42 carats - J color with VS2 clarity Set with wide prongs in basket mount and flanked by kite cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.20 ca...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Owl Pendant 18kt Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Owl coin from ancient Greece made into a pendant in 18kt gold. This coin is from Peiraieus, just south of Athens, circa 435 to 370 BC. There is an owl, with wings spread, standing fa...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond, Ruby and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An early diamond, ruby, and 18-karat yellow gold cocktail ring by Ilias LALAoUNIS, Greece. This Ilias LALAoUNIS cocktail ring showcases a regal design with a combination of sparklin...
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1950s Greek Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Enamel and Diamond Ring Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The blue enamel oval plaque, set with rose-cut diamonds, the largest to the centre, all inlaid against cobalt black glass, the rose gold setting tapering into a crisp knife-edge shan...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Retro Pavé Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wing Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The retro diamond 14 karat yellow gold wing earrings are a striking pair of Mid-20th Century design that exude elegance and sophistication. These exquisite earrings are crafted from ...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Flower Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This characterful, vintage flower ring, features a central diamond surrounded by oval cut rubies. The transitional cut diamond weighs 0.20 carat with a colour of G and clarity of VS....
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1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

9K Yellow Gold Christening Baby Padlock Bracelet by Rodd, 12.5cm Long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This lovely piece of Christening jewelry was made by Rodd - renowned mid-century Australian jeweller Crafted in 9K yellow gold, the bracelet fea...
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1950s Australian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Authentic Ancient Roman Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant with Emp. Marcus Aurelius
Located in Roma, IT

This exquisite pendant features an original Roman coin dating back to the 2nd century AD, showcasing Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Crafted from 18 Kt gold, it is a testament to the tim...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Tank 18K Yellow Gold By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Tiffany 1950's 14KT Yellow Gold Watch – a vintage gem with a 26x35mm square case. The white dial features gold markers and a sub-dial se...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Couture Montague 1950s French WiredGlassBeads CrystalEnameledRondelles Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1950s while he operated an eponymous Parisian couture costume-jewelry boutique, Francoise Montague designed these unique handmade ornate pair of sparkly clip earrings featurin...
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal

Vintage Oscar Heyman 0.75ct Marquise Cut Fancy Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Oscar Heyman cluster ring features a natural light pink marquise-shaped diamond at its center, weighing approximately 0.75 carats with VS1 clarity. Adorned with a clust...
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1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal Drapery Necklace, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous multistrand necklace designed by Coppola e Toppo in the 1950s that is fresh and joyful. The piece is made up of eight strands of beads that are connected at the ends by a ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Bronze

Mellerio Birds Brooch in 18 Karat Gold Chrysoprases, Rubies, Diamond Circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO Birds singing on a Branch brooch in 18 kt yellow gold chrysoprase, ruby, diamond circa 1950-60 Brooch from MELLERIO in 18 kt 750/000 yellow gold, depicting 3 birds on a bran...
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1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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