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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Vintage Russian 14K Gold Pearl and Emerald Egg Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Discover the captivating allure of this vintage Russian 14K gold egg-shaped pendant, a miniature masterpiece that embodies the rich heritage of Imperial Russian craftsmanship.
This exquisite piece features a luminous freshwater pearl, meticulously shaped into a delicate egg form, symbolizing elegance and renewal. At its heart, a vibrant emerald cabochon adds a pop of verdant sophistication, evoking the opulence of a bygone era.
The pendant is crowned with 14K yellow gold fittings, hallmarked with the Russian 56 standard (equivalent to 14K) and a maker’s mark, ensuring authenticity and historical significance.
Weighing a delicate 3 grams, the egg charm measures 0.85" in length and 0.40" in width, making it a perfect accent for versatile styling. The pendant is paired with a new 16" 14K yellow gold chain, offering a seamless blend of vintage charm and modern wearability.
The Value of Vintage Russian Jewelry...
Category
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1920
Makers Mark B H J
Pretty, Little Boat Shaped Ring. Beautifully Designed & Set with Alternatin...
Category
Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Black Enamel and Pearl Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Black Enamel Earrings: These earrings feature navettes of pearls and black enamel, set in 14k gold. They were created from antique bar pins (circa 1900) by removing the pin f...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A Georgian era 0.28ct rose cut diamond solitaire conversion ring. The diamond was originally part of a salvaged antique bracelet. The stone is set in a closed back, silver rub over...
Category
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K White Gold 0.75ct Squared Pink Sapphires & 0.03ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Beautiful and unique earrings made in the 1990's and has never been worn. The earrings have the unique geometric shape with channel design. There are 8 squared and colorfully saturat...
Category
20th Century Thai Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Lion Locket of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique locket (circa 1890-1910) features a lion's head of 10k gold with a 0.12ct old European cut diamond in its jaws.
The piece measures 2 inches from the top of the bail to ...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Fine Curb Link 19 1/4 Inch Chain, Bolt Ring Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fine Curb Chain
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This stunning Victorian-era curb link chain is crafted from 15ct yellow gold, which has been thoroughly tested to ensure...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Rare Antique Hilliard & Thomason Sterling Silver Clam Shell Form Nutmeg Grater
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very rare English sterling silver nutmeg grater.
In the form of a scallop shell by Hilliard and Thomason of Birmingham, England.
It is modeled as full bodied scallop shell and ha...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Bracelet Trinity modele Classique 3 Or 62 Classic Model Trinity Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Trinity model bracelet in pink gold, yellow gold and white gold (18 carats each), delivered in its original box. Bracelet diameter 6.2 cm, width of a ring 0.4 cm, height of a...
Category
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1970s High Quality Vintage Red and Blue Enamel Italian Shell Earrings
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of vintage earrings features a charming shell design, adorned with vibrant enamel in deep blue and warm reddish-orange tones. The intricate pattern is outlined with gold-to...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Enamel
18K Gold 0.60ct Bezel Blue Sapphire & 0.10ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Thai blue sapphire with gorgeous fire and deep strong blue tone- for those who loves sapphires. The 6 diamonds are bright and lively and set neatly. Classic contemporary band ring ac...
Category
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Georgian Flat Cut Garnet & Natural Seed Pearl Teardrop Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
9ct Rose Gold
Circa 1825
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
This exquisite pendant, crafted in 9ct rose gold, showcases a stunning tassel design that capture...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with emerald up to 2.50ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with emerald up to 2.50ct and brilliant cut diamond up to 1.00ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 – EU 17(53)
Detailed description
the top of the ring is 1...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Trilogy Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique trefoil ring from 1920 features three old European cut natural diamonds set in place with white gold prongs atop a 14k yellow gold band. The colorless, fancy yellow, and...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage gold tone faux coral pearl rhinestone designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and faux stones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold Ring with Pave Diamond Dome
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18-carat yellow gold ring with a perforated dome encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds. Some details in white gold. Probably mid-20th century. Stamped 750.
Good condition.
Size: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Japanese Boke Coral Necklace, Angel Skin Coral
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present a rare antique necklace made from genuine Japanese Boke coral, also known as "Angel Skin Coral."
✨ Specifications:
Length: 37 inches (94 cm)
Bead size: 11–12 mm
Weight: 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Diamond Dormeuse Setting Drop Dangle Earring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Earrings
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested
Circa 1920s
These stunning drop-style earrings radiate classic charm with elegant long stems featuring diamonds set in...
Category
Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bow Shape Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco bow shape cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1930.
The piece features diamonds (TW 0.17ct):
- 1 diamond, round brilliant cut, 0.08ct, RW-W, SI
- 6 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum & 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Floral Design Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Diamond Necklace
Platinum & 18ct White Gold Tested
Circa 1910
Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this stunning necklace, featuring an exquisite pendant th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Gold 7mm Wide Numeric Ring 10.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Gold 7mm Wide Numeric Ring 10.5
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Size: 10.5
Band Width: 7mm
Weight: 9.80 grams
Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. © 1995 750 ITALY
Condition: Excel...
Category
1990s Italian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Large Pearl Clip-on Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Miriam Haskell pearl clip-on earrings. These single large prong set button pearl earrings are Haskell's well known classic work ...
Category
1940s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Antique Cat Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Figural Cat Ring: This 14k gold ring features a cat's head with whiskers and two rose cut diamond eyes. It was originally an antique stickpin (circa 1890-1900) that our jewel...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 14K Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant from the late 19th Century. Beautifully modeled conjoined dragons/gargoyles sit atop 3 long Mississippi Pearl tooth pearls. Late 19th Ce...
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
English Aesthetic Sterling Silver Double Albert Watch Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Double Albert watch chain.
In sterling silver.
With shaped book chain and fancy openwork links.
With a T-bar to the center and dog clips terminals.
Wearable as a c...
Category
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christian Lacroix Paris Gilt Metal Baroque Heart Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Lacroix Paris designed this rare baroque heart brooch. The stunning, romantic design boasts a dimensional heart in gilded metal, intricately carved and see-through, adorned...
Category
1990s French Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage JAY STRONGWATER signed gold enamel jewel mogul pendant enhancer
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JAY STRONGWATER
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Vintage Omega De Ville Gold and Silver Tone Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and classic Omega De Ville from the late 1980s with an original and stunning two-tone gold and silver bracelet and accompanying gold watch face. With its timeless look, th...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Shortener #21489
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Shortener
This 14K yellow gold pearl shortener features a secure, polished clasp designed to elegantly adjust the length of pearl strands or beaded necklaces. ...
Category
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Purple Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A 14k gold brooch (circa 1930-1940) featuring a purple and white enamel flower accented with a post set pearl.
The piece measures 1 inch from top to bottom by 1.2 inches wide and we...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage gold silver tone double face modernist designer designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold and silver tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 45
❤️❤️ ...
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
1950s Beaded green Crystal Italian Necklace
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a vintage 1950s Italian beaded necklace made of green crystal. The necklace features faceted crystal beads in varying shades of green, creating a rich, multi-tonal effect. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Jewelry & Watches
Antique Cherub Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Cherub Brooch: This antique, 14k gold brooch (circa 1880) features an enamel cherub nestled in a pearl crescent shooting a diamond arrow into th...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1921 Ring natural 0.5ct Green Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 1 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with plain shoulders featuring a bezel set natural Green Sapphire oval cut 5.25 x 4 x 2.15 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct. Green Color of medium intensity. Stone demonstrates internal ...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 8.75 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum.
Ca. 1900s -1930s , hallmarked 770.
Openwork Crown : 12 mm wide x 11 mm high x 4 mm de...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Pearl & Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring
Platinum Tested
Circa 1910
Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era platinum snake ring, a true testament to the artistry of the early 20th century....
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Platinum
Exceptional Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Compendium- Pery Watch, Pencil, Key, Knife
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Deco period 14K yellow gold compendium tool comprised of a Pery watch, an oscillating stock broker's pencil, a key and a pocket knife, most likely ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bombe Ring
18ct Gold & Platinum Tested
Circa 1920s
There are rubbed foreign hallmarks on the outside of the band.
Introducing a stunning 18ct gold and platinum Ar...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid Century Modern 1970s Large Amethyst and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This 1970's mid century modern cocktail ring features a solitaire emerald-cut amethyst set in a classic four prong high polished 14 karat yellow gold basket style setting. The royal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 0.70ct Oval Emerald & 0.13ct Brilliant Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Classic and timeless design ring equipped with green oval emerald with natural inclusions and 4 brilliantly decent grade diamonds. For those who have a soft spot for pretty emeralds....
Category
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Shortener #21516
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Shortener-
This 14K yellow gold pearl shortener features a sleek, secure clasp designed to elegantly adjust the length of pearl strands or beaded necklaces. Cr...
Category
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TuttiFrutti 18k Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18-carat yellow gold heart-shaped pendant featuring multicolored synthetic gemstones, some also heart-shaped, others round. Stamped 750 and Italian maker hallmark.
Perfect conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Opal and Diamond Heart Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique ring with a heart shaped opal in a halo of diamonds set in a platinum alloy topped 18k gold.
The face of the ring measures 0.3 inched by 0.2 inches wide and is in great c...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1930s Daisy Design Vintage Paste Bracelet
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This romantic bracelet dates from the 1930s. It features a pretty daisy-like design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some ageing to a coup...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Antique Enamel Flower of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique 14k gold brooch (circa 1910) features a pink enamel flower with a pearl accent at its center and iridescent green enamel leaves. The piece bears the maker's mark for the...
Category
Early 20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1860
This exquisite brooch showcases a charming cherub intricately carved from shell, encased in a stunning 15ct yellow gold frame. T...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Gold Band Ring Circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful
Gold Band Ring
with surrounding typical Victorian hand etched decoration
with British London hallmarks Circa 1800s
one section worn & faded - date letter T
tests between 1...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Miriam Haskell Hand Wired Earrings with Pearl and Dangling Charm
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Miriam Haskell earrings. These are hand wired large button pearl and blue and lavender beads on Russian Gold filigree. Additionally six links of rice pearls dangle ...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Hermès Horse Shaped Yellow Gold Ring Size 8
By Hermès
Located in FR
Exceptional and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ring
In the shape of a horse's head, the braided gold mane forming the ring
Vintage item
Made of 18K Yellow Gold
"HERMES" and serial num...
Category
20th Century Unknown Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold & Platinum 1920s Amethyst and Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring
18ct White Gold & Platinum Tested
Circa 1920s
Behold this exquisite 18ct white gold ring from the 1920s, featuring a captivating emerald-cut amethyst weighi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Chopard Happy Diamonds Bracelet - 18k Gold Curb Link
By Chopard
Located in Magenta, IT
Chopard, Happy Diamonds curb link bracelet crafted in 18k solid gold.
A small movable diamond is set under glass inside a heart-shaped decoration. Vintage piece from a 90s collection...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian era Calibrated Ruby & Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring
18ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1910
Introducing an exquisite 18ct yellow gold Edwardian era target ring, featuring a stunning centre natural diamond encircled ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated sapphire glass designer runway earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer runway earrings
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Category
1980s German Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Band Mini Ring" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Band Mini Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. The "O-Ring Band Mini Ring" is part of a timeless signature Betony Vernon's s...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Swallow Brooch
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Turquoise Bird Brooch: This Victorian era brooch (circa 1880) features a swallow adorned with turquoise cabochons and two ruby eyes. The ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Silver
18K Gold 0.80ct Thai Blue Sapphire & 0.25ct Baguette Diamond Fine Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Thai blue sapphire with gorgeous fire and deep strong greenish- blue tone- for those who loves sapphires. The 6 decent size tapered baguette diamonds are bright and lively set precis...
Category
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Gold 1.03ct Myanmar Red Oval Ruby & 0.10ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Lovely and rare Myanmar rubies of decent shine and brilliance with vivid red color is a treat for the weary eye. Diamonds are bright and lively.
NOTE: one piercing rod is previousl...
Category
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Garnet Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A Georgian era ring (circa 1830) featuring a flat cut garnet surrounded by split pearls and onyx accents set in 14k gold.
The face of the ring measures 0.3 inches from north to sout...
Category
1830s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 14k 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.