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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Gemstone: Pearl
Gemstone: Onyx
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Band / Ring Wedding Bridal
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Onyx and Round Diamonds. 2 piece square cut onyx 20 piece round diamonds with 1.00 total diamond weight. 3 piece square cut diamond with 0.50 t...
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2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

White Fresh Water Pearl Pave Set 1.80 Carat Diamond 18Karat White Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This Contemporary fresh water Pearl Bracelet features an adjustable Cord further highlighted with a Pave set 1.80 Carat Round Brilliant Color G Clarity VS Diamond sphere set in 18 Ka...
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2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, G...

0.34 Carat VS G Color Diamond Rose Gold Grams 5.35 Mother of Pearl Bracelet
Located in Milano, MI
Magnificent and bright VS G color diamond Mother of Pearl Bracelet in 18 carat rose gold Grams 5.35 total diamonds stones 34 Simplicity at it's best, one of our most sold item. the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Pendant, Silver over Gold with Pearl and Diamond on Platinum Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Edwardian Pendant, set with 51 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.25cts, H-I color, VS clarity and two natural pearls, center pearl 5mm and tear drop pearl...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Silver

Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with pearls, rubies and 5 oval rock crystal elements, finished with 18 karat gold and diamonds for a total of 3 karat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Necklace in 18 Carat White Gold, Baroque Pearls, Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Paris, FR
Semi-rigid articulated necklace in white gold, baroque pearls, diamonds and multicolored sapphires. It is composed of 78 baroque pearls held by white gold branch-shaped ties set with...
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Early 2000s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cupid Arrow Pearl Drop 0.75 Inch Long Earring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the epitome of elegance and sophistication: the Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Cupid Pearl Drop French-Clip Earrings. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these ex...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bohemian Grey Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, and Diamond Sunburst Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This bohemian necklace features a sunburst pendant and diamond clasp; both set in oxidized silver on a grey moonstone and freshwater pearl chain. Pendant including clasp measures apx...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Silver

Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring floral motif, rose cut diamonds set in silver on the front and gold finish on the back with natural pearl detail. Interchangeable design.
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Stunning Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
White South sea pearls encased in yellow gold and diamonds flowing though out these earrings truly make a statement.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

0.72 Carat VS G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold onyx Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
This wonderful Leo Milano pendant from our Conchetta collection shows in every detail a very complicated yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

@Eliania Rosetti earrings in 18k gold, freshwater pearls and 1.07 carat diamonds
Located in Cascais, Lisboa
Introducing Fringe Earrings in Gold with White Sapphires and Freshwater Pearls - an irresistible combination of luxury, elegance and timeless charm. These unique jewels are true wor...
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2010s Portuguese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl, Diamond, and Sapphire Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Pearl: 10.5mm grey pearl Diamonds: 18 round brilliant cut = .60cttw Color: G Clarity: SI Sapphire: 4 princess cut = .50cttw Ring Size: 5 (please allow two ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose/White Gold, Diamonds, Baby Akoya Pearls, Set 'Necklace, Earrings, Ring'
Located in Bangkok, TH
Earrings: 6.5 gms - White (round and rose cut) and Brown Diamonds 0.59 cts Ring: 9.95 gms - White (round and rose cut) and Brown Diamonds 0.70 cts (SIZE: EU 53, US 6.75) Necklace: 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

Diamond Onyx Rose Gold Heart Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k rose gold heart ring with onyx and approx. 2.77ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 6, ring top - 28mm x 33mm. Marked: 750, 2.770. Weight - 18.4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold

Tahitian Blackish -Grey 12.5mm Pearl Ring 14k White Gold with Fine Diamonds
Located in Birmingham, MI
The center gem in this elegant ring, is a rare Tahitian 12.5mm pearl, exhibiting a rich blackish-grey color, very high luster, a virtually flawless surface, even saturation, excelle...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

High Diamonds Setting with Center Pearl
Located in New York, NY
The ring is finely crafted in 18k white gold with center pearl and diamonds weighing approximately total of 1.50 carat.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cocktail Ring Fish Motive South Sea Pearl Diamonds Pink Sapphires 18 Karat Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This unique Ring features one white South Sea Pearl (13,8mm) wich is held by 2 Fishes from each sides. Pave set with 138 brilliant cut Diamonds of 2.94 ct and 24 pink Sapphires weigh...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rho...

Ella Gafter 15mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Clip On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea Pearl and diamond earrings feature two 15mm diameter pearls from the waters of Northwestern Australia. The design is complete with 0.25 carats of round diamonds. All of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold 3 Carat Cocktail Ring Natural Diamonds Sapphire and Pearl, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold 3 Carat Cocktail Ring set with Natural Diamonds, Sapphire & 10.5mm Pearl. The 64 natural round brilliant diamonds are approximately 2 carat, F-G color and VS ...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Turquoise Desert Stallion Sculpture
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful, unique and genuine multi overlaid stone stallion with desert scenes on both sides. One of a kind. Stones of petrified wood, turquoise, onyx coral, spiny oyster, charoite, ...
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1990s American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Set with Eight Different Natural Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
18ct yellow gold ring set with eight different natural pearls. Ring size (diameter) 17mm. Rather for petite fingers.
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.61 Carat GIA Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted from the Art Deco era, this beautiful ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1.61ct. graded J color with I1 clarity. The center diamo...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Enamel Pearl Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Designed as serpent, the gold head inset with split pearls, applied with blue enamel, surmounted with an openworks silver motif set with twelve old mine-cut diamonds, the body compos...
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1860s American Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Sorab & Roshi Shell Butterfly Pin with Amethyst, Tourmaline, Pearls & Sapphire
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Cone shell butterfly Pin , hand carved by the designer & maker Sorab ; decorated with faceted oval shape Amethyst, pink Tourmalines & with various size pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pearl & Diamond Trilogy Ring 'Est .62carat & .68carat' 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our art deco antique trilogy band rig in 18k yellow gold is set with old cut diamonds (est .62carat and .68carat) and pearl. We date this to circa 1920s. The ring size is Q. A wonder...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.10 Carat Diamonds South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 25 mm Band Width: 3.5 mm Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: Message us for size Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 15.6 Grams Stone Type: 15 mm South Sea Pearl...
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2010s Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

South Sea Pearl

1.23 Carat VS G Diamonds on 18 Carat White Gold and Onyx Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
This wonderful Leo Milano pendant from our Pagano collection shows in every detail a very complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

A. Clunn Drop Earring with Mave Pearl and Rubellite and Carved Sea Shell Lapis
Located in New York, NY
This elegant earring is 18kt Yellow Gold with Mave Pearl and Rubellite and Carved Sea Shell Lapis. This is a stamped estate piece by Andrew Clunn. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Flower Design Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 14K yellow gold onyx flower design diamond ring. Showcasing 33 round brilliant cut prong set diamonds weighing a total of 1.75 carats. Featuring four onyx gemstones inlaid in ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Real Coral Chunks & Real Gemcut Natural Sparkling Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
The largest middle natural red Coral in this double strand necklace is 34mm x 16mm. The glittering gemcut sparkling natural black Onyx are 4mm. This dramatic fascinating beautiful ...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold Plate

8.36 Carat Diamonds, White and Yellow Gold, Tahity Pearl, Flower Brooch
Located in BARI, IT
This is a wonderful flower brooch, made in white gold with diamonds (8.36 carats) set all over the jewel. It is formed by a big corolla with a perfect tahity pearl in the center, the...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Starburst Cultured Pearl & 18k Gold Ear Clips, France, circa 1960s
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist Starburst cultured pearl and 18K yellow gold ear clips - refined and elegant - fine hand made quality - each ear clip featuring a cultured pearl (approx. 8 mm. in diameter)...
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Teardrop Earrings and Ring with Diamonds 14k Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous teardrop earring and ring set crafted from 14k Gold and set with an Onyx center stone and two rows of VS1 diamonds. Total weight in grams is 25.27 and ring is a size 7.5. Ea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Unique Diamond, Sapphire and Pearl Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Drop earrings set in 18k White Gold. 7.25 carats Sapphires. 4.72 carats of round-cut Diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Graduated Knotted String Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite South Sea pearl necklace! Features graduated white pearls on a knotted string, accented with a 14K yellow gold crabclaw clasp. A perfect final touch to any style! Hallm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Signed "Putti" Platinum Black Onyx Brooch or Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Signed "Putti" platinum Black Onyx, carved with figures of a man and a woman, Brooch / Pendant. Circled with round brilliant cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of 1.50 carats....
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Multi Gem Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Multi Gem Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural ruby South sea Pearl White Opal Blue opal This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

Hakimoto 13-14 mm South Sea Drop Cultured Pearl 18k Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Natural Color South Sea Cultured Pearl Earrings. Total item weight 7 grams Featuring Round Brilliant Diamonds 14-13mm South Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl bead necklace with lock set with diamonds 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt bicolour lock set with 0.20 ct diamond on a pearl necklace - 40 cm detailed description The lock is 2.5 cm wide and 0.7 cm high The pearl necklace is approximately 38 cm wid...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

South Sea and Black Pearl Diamond Gold "Toi et Moi" Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A grey Tahitian pearl and a light golden south sea pearl, set in an elegant "Toi & Moi" white gold ring. On the shank 1,11 carat of top quality brilliant cut diamonds makes it even m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Lucious Pearl Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful featuring a white pearl below; top of ring enhanced with Blue Sapphires; approx. .70tctw; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 7; we offer compl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Onyx Diamond Gold Horse Head Cufflinks
Located in Firenze, IT
Realistically designed as horse heads with diamond eyes. Snap closure, mounted in 18Kt yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
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1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Sliced Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Sliced Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds and Pearls. Ring Size 7 ( can be sized ) 18k:3.29g,D:0.4ct SAPPHIRE MULTI: 9.2Cts PEARL:1.41Cts, SAPPHIRE BLUE:1.3Cts,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Asprey Black Onyx and Diamond Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated pair of carved onyx and diamond cufflinks set in 18ct yellow gold, signed Asprey. This interesting pair features a Celtic knot with a stylised carved onyx body embell...
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1990s British Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Onyx Platinum Art Deco Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Emanating elegance and sophistication, comprising a 1920’s platinum Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet of geometric design, finely set with several luminous diamonds, emeralds, and Onyx thr...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, Platinum

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl stud earrings feature two 15.5mm diameter pearls from the waters of Northwestern Australia. The design is complete with two f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K white Gold Diamonds 0.72 Carats 13-14mm South Sea Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Fabulous Pearl Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An amazing design! 5.38 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds all F/G color VS clarity set in 18k white gold. The front row of the earring measures approximately 2.16 inches. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Native American Coral, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl Inlay Sterling Silver Owl Ring
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American Zuni ring, featuring a stylized owl motif. The owl is colored with mosaic-pattern coral, turquoise, jet, and mother of pearl inlay, all set in sterling silv...
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20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bark Bangle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold Gresha signature bark bangle with 2 11mm south sea pearl and 4 round diamonds of fine quality weighing .36pts. Get with other like bangles for stacking. *this design...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Brooch Carved Onyx Natural Oriental Seed Pearls Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The brooch was handcrafted in 1880 ca. In the center of this extravagant piece of jeweller we see a large rectangular pyramid shaped onyx in a claw set frame set with eighteen seed p...
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1880s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Onyx in 18k White Gold
Located in Bilbao, ES
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, A modern black onyx and diamond 5 motif. The bracelet is made in 18k white gold and set with white diamonds that are D to F color and VS clarit...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Iridescent Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings With 18K Yellow Gold French Hooks
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Indulge in the alluring grace of our Iridescent Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings, crafted to captivate and inspire. These remarkable earrings feature stunning Freshwater Cultured Baroque ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Pearls, Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver 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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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

White Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 White Gold and Rose Gold 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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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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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