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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
1876 Victorian 9ct Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant and Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful example of Victorian jewellery was created in 1876. It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The Details...
Constructed from 9ct gold, this pendant features an oval porcelain plaque hand-painted with a miniature portrait. The reverse of the plaque is signed by the artist. Their name is difficult to decipher due to ageing. However, their initials appear to be L and M. It is dated 1876. The piece features a bail, so that it can be worn as a pendant. It also features a fastening mechanism, so that it may be worn as a brooch. The pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch. The piece measures 5.5cm x 4.5cm.
A Short History...
Whilst the portrait in this piece may appear to depict a young girl with windswept hair, it is actually a portrait inspired by a painting by German artist Gustav Carl Ludwig Richter...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Retro 18k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro 18k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with purity marks, weighing 60.50 grams. Charms include a violin, a fish, a Ford model-T, a globe, a lightho...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Platinum Baguette Diamond East West Eternity Band - Size 7
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro Platinum Baguette Diamond East West Eternity Band. This gorgeous vintage eternity band is crafted in platinum. There are beautiful white baguettes set in the east/wes...
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Ruby Ring
15ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1873
Gorgeous Ring Set with Fabulous Coloured Sapphires & Rubies
UK Size Q
US 8 1/4
Can be resized using our resi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
An elegant 1.20 carats of emerald cut diamonds are the centre of attention in this sophisticated mid-century diamond ring.
These eight vintage diamonds, which are rubover-set in 18 ...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Phyllis Sklar American Modernist Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's sterling silver American modernist cufflinks created by Phyllis Sklar of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Cufflinks measure 7/8" by 5/8". Signed Ph...
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 18K gold blue sapphire natural pearl flowers locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful 18K gold, Victorian-era locket pendant, which features a lovely bouquet of flowers meticulously crafted from natural seed pearls and radiant blue sapphires on it...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1890s Ottoman 6k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Bird Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.2 grams.
Totally is diamond 2 ct.
Acid tested to be 6k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1890s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique French Victorian era 18K double sided garnet pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an enchanting 19th-century floral double-sided garnet pendant – a true gem of timeless sweetness.
Adorning each side are four captivating purplish-red almandine garnets, ea...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Fine hand-engraved ornaments on both sides. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass.
All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
Category
1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Circle Brooch in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Diamond Ruby Circle Brooch in Platinum. The sophisticated brooch has 16 round, bead set, brilliant cut diamonds and 16 square, step cut, cha...
Category
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Italian Gold Micromosaic Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare pair of earrings decorated in its center with an oval motif, retaining a micro-mosaic, in an entourage with plant decoration and a faceted coral line. 18K yellow gold frame. No...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket. This incredible Victorian horseshoe pendant locket is crafted...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Ed Wiener Sterling Silver New York Modernist Squiggle Brooch
By Ed Wiener
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's sterling silver hand hammered brooch created by Ed Wiener of New York City, New York. Brooch measures 2" by 3" and is signed on verso Ed. Wiener, Sterling. Suitable for a ma...
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)
By various
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Chatelaines are decorative and useful waist-hung items that are both practical and decorative, which recreate the concept of the medieval chatelaine or lady of the castle wearing her...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Antique 18K Gold Necklace 24 Natural Oriental Pearls Five Pointed Star Pentagram
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual necklace was created in 1975 ca. It features two round discs suspended from gold chains attached to a grooved barrel clasp. Each disk is decorated with twisted gold wire...
Category
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Hollywood Deco Inspired Paste Necklace 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Hollywood Deco Paste Necklace. Sublime cocktail style and a forever piece of mid century heritage.
A British costume jewellery company, Hollywood was founded over a century...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual variation of a curb link. The links are carved with a ribbed texture that give a matte ...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Tank Watch 14K White Gold with Diamond Dial
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the Longines 1950's Circa Watch – a vintage beauty with a 25x39mm tank-style case in 14KT white gold. The silver diamond dial adds a touch of glamour to this classic timep...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Necklace and pendant set with diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with rose cut diamonds total approx. 1.50 ct - G/H - SI/P - 60cm
Detailed description
the length of the necklace is 60 cm long by 1.0 mm w...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Victorian 18kt. yellow gold and silver ladies five stone ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 18kt. yellow gold and silver ladies five stone ring set with three old European - cut diamonds and natural pearls.
Made in England, circa 1890's
Hallmarked for 18kt...
Category
1890s British Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Brooch with old mine cut diamonds up to 8.00ct 18k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold with silver branch brooch set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 8.00ct - G/H - VS/SI - size 8.5 cm by 6.4 cm wide
detailed description:
The size of the brooc...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-Century 3.95 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Ballerina Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.51 carat - H color with VS2 clarity
Prong set with a double halo surround of round brilliant and tapered baguette cut diamo...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Bespoke Full Circle Diamond Wedding Ring 0.88ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Diamond Full Circle Wedding Ring, with 22 single cut diamonds bead set in platinum with hand-engraved sides on a 3mm band.
Diamonds 22 = 0.88ct (estimated).
Circa 1950.
Metal: P...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
DeMario Emerald Cabochon Flower Ear Clips
By DeMario
Located in New York, NY
Chaming DeMario Emerald Cabochon Flower Ear Clips from the 1950's. Emerald glass cab is surrounded by gilt leaves hand sewn with rose montee crystals. Clip back fittings. 1". 1950's ...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Yellow Gold Garnet Victorian Solitaire Band 10k Cab Midi Ring Antique Child Sz 1
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 1
Era: Victorian
Date: 1870s - 1880s
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Garnet
Cut: Round Cabochon
Color: Red
Style: Solitaire Band
Theme: Starburst
F...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering three graduated round-shaped opal cabochons ranging in size from 3.6 to 4.6 mm
Prong set east to west and translucent white with spectral play-of-color
Accented by 1.8 m...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, 1958
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold signet ring, unengraved, set with a carnelian. Hallmarked by the London assay office, marked '18' for 18 carat gold, with date letter 'C' for 1958.
• Period: Mid...
Category
1950s British Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid Century Platinum Cabochon Emerald 1.90 Carat Diamond 0.40 Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage mid-century engagement ring sounds absolutely stunning.
Design Era: The ring belongs to the mid-century period, suggesting a design aesthetic popularized between the 1930s an...
Category
1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Double Heart Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Crowned Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fine example of a Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a round ruby and sapphire sit at the centre of an accentuating boarder of rose cut diamonds. A conjoining ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian old mine diamond 14k gold earrings in solitair style with an estimate diamond weight of 0.60 carats diamond diameter 5.58mm each stone H co...
Category
1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Antique Victorian Lemon Banded Agate Mourning Brooch Pendant Hair Work c1890s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Agate Mourning Brooch
This brooch features unusual, lemon coloured, banded Agate which is transparent and very attractive.
It is set in 9ct yellow gold ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 9k Gold, Split Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
This charming antique Victorian Mourning ring is full of character and alluring melancholy romance as mourning pieces are usually both beaut...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Spinner Fob Photo Locket 15ct Yellow Gold c1880s Sardonyx
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Here we present a gorgeous, Victorian, spinner Fob with photo Locket.
It has so many features, that it’s hard to know where to start! Firstly, we have the most lovely hand engraving...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
McTeigue & Co. 1950's Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Feather Band Ring
By McTeigue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wide band with highly rendered twisting feather motif
Gold with engraved texture detailing throughout
Alternating in twist pattern with rows of diamonds
Prong set in p...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Earrings Roman Ruins 15ct Yellow Gold c1880s Rare
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
We are thrilled to offer you some high quality, Micro Mosaic pieces!
These stunning earrings feature scenes of Roman ruins created by micro pieces of coloured glass. Each piece is m...
Category
1880s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coppola e Toppo 1950s three strand turquoise glass bead necklace
Located in New York, NY
A 1950s Coppola e Toppo turquoise glass bead necklace that is a striking and collectible piece of jewelry. Known for their intricate beadwork and bold designs, brother and sister tea...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Brass
Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6565
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual in stainless steel with refinished dial and added modern Jubilee bracelet. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 34 mm case size. Ref 6565. Circa 1955 *Bank Wire Only...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Antique Victorian Natural Onyx Pearl Starburst Mourning Brooch 15ct Rose Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Presenting this exquisite, antique natural Onyx and Pearl mourning brooch.
From the Georgian to the Victorian eras, mourning jewellery was a treasured way to remember the passing of a loved one. Queen Victoria herself, made them even more popular when her Prince Albert passed away in 1861 and she spent the rest of her life wearing black mourning...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bangle Hallmarked Birmingham 1884 Gold Inlay
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This beautiful Victorian bangle is 140 years old!
It is solid sterling silver and features a hand engraved flower and leaf design inlayed in yellow and rose gold. The bangle was ma...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Lapis Lazuli Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Antique Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a marquise shape surmount suspending a cross pendant of carved lapis lazuli
Opaque ultramarine blue with gold pyrite flecking and decorated with vine motif appliqué
Sil...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Jantar Necklace, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th to early 20th century Jantar necklace, Nepal
This long silver alloy (kakar-manka) necklace, a jantar, features a hollow amulet box depicting the elephant god Ganesha, which is ...
Category
Late 19th Century Nepalese Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Victorian Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming Victorian horseshoe ring. The horseshoe features some dark tarnishing, we have left this as we feel it adds to the patina.
This piece started life as an anti...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Wide Victorian Yellow Gold Cannetille Mesh Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Resembling a finely woven fabric, this wide Victorian mesh bracelet features meticulous cannetille work. Months of intricate and precise goldsmithing were required to produce the tho...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heraldry Intaglio Ivy Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion-shaped tablet of nephrite jade measuring 16.7 x 16.7 mm
Translucent dark mossy green in color with subtle mottling - bezel set
Carved with an intaglio of an eag...
Category
1870s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double Row Vintage Buckle Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two parallel rows of single cut diamonds channel set to front
Weighing approximately 0.20 carat total - H/I color with VS2 clarity
Flanked by pierced buckle motif shoulder...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fanning Floral Vintage Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fanning floral motif with a pierced radial form
Featuring old European and transitional cut diamonds
Bezel set in center and bead set on petals
Weighing approximately 0...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious Victorian style cocktail ring centered by a pure, lustrous Persian turquoise oval cabochon surrounded by a delightful dozen old mine cut diamonds. The rich patina of the ...
Category
1950s Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Cigarette Case Mother Of Pearl Cover 18K Gold plated
Located in Rome, IT
This 1950s cigarette case Mother of pearl, is a true vintage treasure, crafted from 24K gold-plated metal for an opulent touch. Its exterior boasts a sophisticated design featuring m...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Goldtone Green Moonglow Beaded Bracelet
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
1950s goldtone filigree with green resin moonglow beaded two strand bracelet with fold over clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 8 5/8 inches long by 15/16 inches wide. Condition: Very ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
French Mid-Century 4.20 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Panther Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hinged panther style links bead with old European and single cut diamonds throughout
Bead set and weighing approximately 4.20 carats total - G/H color with VS2 clarity
A...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1958 Toi et Moi Ring natural 2.5 ctw. Rubellite 18K Gold US4.25/ 2.35gr
Located in SE
Toi et Moi Ring featuring twisted frame in solid 18K Reddish Gold with two bezel set cabochon cut natural Red Rubellite / Tourmalines Ø 6 mm x 4 mm deep / 1.25 ct. each. Total weight...
Category
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rubelite, 18k Gold
Large Antique Victorian Banded Agate Brooch c1890s Gold Gilt Good Condition
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This lovely brooch is big and bold!
It features a piece of brown, caramel and white striped banded agate that is oval in shape. It is set in gold gilt with nice detail of the fleur ...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gilt Metal
Mid-Century 0.80 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Heart Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.71 carat
K color with SI1 clarity - prong set in a pierced heart motif basket
Flanked by split cathedral arrow motif s...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Lady Elgin Diamond Vintage Ladies Wristwatch -14k White Gold Mechanical 1Yr Wnty
By Elgin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage
Year: 1950s - 1960s
Brand: Lady Elgin
Dial Color: Silver
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Movement: Mechanical
Number of Jewels: 17
Warranty: One-Year
Stone Information
N...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
James Charles Edington Silver Set, Circa 1840
Located in Princeton, NJ
Coffee, tea, sugar, and cream set featuring gilded interior with ivory fitting, ornate foliate design including an eagle on the lid and an additional Harlequin patterned design. Engr...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique American Waltham Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique American Waltham Hunter Pocket Watch, 15-jewel movement, serial number 5703127, size 6s, grade K. The white porcelain dual dial has...
Category
1890s American Gilded Age Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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 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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