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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Belle Époque
Style: Romantic
Rare 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch 0.80 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Rare 14 karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch, a stunning and unique piece that exudes timeless charm and sophistication. This exquisite brooch m...
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Mid-20th Century British Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Silver Cufflinks Horses Sun
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These charming cufflinks feature on each button a horse in motion and a radiant sun above it. The design may possibly have been inspired by antique greek coins...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Natural Pearl Diamonds Platinum Bracelet Belle Époque, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Natural Pearl seeds Platinum bracelet with a row of Diamonds. From a great Belle Époque around 1910. Of openwork, highly flexible design, with rows of seed pearls on a platinum ...
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1910s Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Bochic "Orient" Blue Sapphire & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Sapphire & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver Blue Natural Oval Shape Sapphire from Sri Lanka - 9 carat Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 3 Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

TJD 0.10 Carat Round & Baguette Cut Diamond 18KT Gold Tilted Heart Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond tilted heart pendant. The pendant is crafted from 18 karat gold and features 42 round and baguette-cut white diamond set in prong and chan...
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2010s Indian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell An intricately designed platinum and 18 karat gold tiara set throughout with rose cut diamonds and old European cut dia...
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Early 1900s American Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

TJD 0.10 Carat Round & Baguette Cut Diamond 14KT Gold Tilted Heart Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond tilted heart pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat gold and features 42 round and baguette-cut white diamond set in prong and chann...
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2010s Indian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Star Ruby Cocktail Ring with Natural Pink Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Star Ruby Cocktail Ring with Natural Pink Sapphires Set in 22 Gold & Silver Natural Star Ruby Cabochon - 19 carats Natural Pink Sapphires - 11 carats - Oval Brillian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Star Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold

Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Snake Belt Buckle Cabochon Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Snake Belt Buckle Cabochon Sapphires, Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies. W 62.5mm H 39.47mm 22 grams French Hallmarks RARE and CHIC - very sub...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Snake Belt Buckle Cabochon Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Snake Belt Buckle Cabochon Rubies 30.38 grams W 81.06mm H 41mm
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Belle Époque Ice Skating Boot Charm Pendant Necklace Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely pendant of an ice skating lace up boot was made towards the end of the nineteenth century, a period when ice scating was a fashionable leisure activity. The beautifully m...
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

GIA Certified 10 Carat Oval Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
We invite you to discover this elegant and majestic engagement ring set with a 10 carats GIA certified Fancy Yellow oval diamond accented with two diamond baguette cut colorless diamonds. New ring Main diamond: Fancy Yellow 10,01 carats VS2 GIA Side diamonds: 0,48 carats Colorless Materials/Metals: 18k yellow gold (AU750) Your jewelry will be carefully resized to your size Odyssée Joaillerie...
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2010s Asian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Pearl Necklace Circa 1970 s Cultured Pearls Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered is a vintage beautiful pearl necklace with gold clasp. The necklace is decorated with 3 rows of natural freshwater cultured pearls. Pearls of great regularity and very fine...
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1970s European Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Porcelain Artichoke Earrings
Located in London, GB
Porcelain 24K gold Gold filled threads Handmade in London The Porcelain Artichokes Earrings are perfect for adding a touch of sophisticated colo...
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2010s British Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rossella Ugolini Rose Tourmaline Peridot 18K Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
In the heart of Rome's artisanal craft lies Rossella Ugolini's 18K gold earrings, adorned with nature's marvels. These exquisite Villa Borghese-inspired creations draw inspiration fr...
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2010s Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Peridot, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Light Green Zircon Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a 14K yellow gold ring. It depicts a Brilliant Shape Zircon Beta type (12.11 x 7.17 mm ) weighing 8.15 carats and mounted on seven gold prongs setting. Below the prong setting,...
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20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Zircon, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Christ Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. This antique rose gold cross features an applied representation of Christ and the acronym INR...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever-back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold. These sleeper earrings form a gold hoop topped with a gadroon decoration and a gold pearl. Each is set with a round peridot. The cl...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dilys' Blooming Rose Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A blooming rose ­- the universal symbol for love, beauty and gratitude. Dilys' Blooming Rose Solitaire Diamond Ring features a round coll...
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2010s Hong Kong Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18k Solid Gold Ablaze love ruby band
Located in Den Haag, NL
PRODUCT DETAILS: 18k Solid Gold Stones: Natural loose ruby 0.57 c.t(approx) Brilliant cut Moissanite 0.21 c.t (approx) Color: G-H Cut: Excellent Made entirely by hand using ethically...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Edwardian Belle Epoque Sapphire & Diamond Filigree Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful handmade Edwardian period sapphire, and diamond ring in platinum. Centered by a 1.41 carat sapphire measuring 7mm in diameter, this ring features filigree work throughout...
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1910s Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Certified Natural Dreamy Pink Cushion Cut Mahenge Spinel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing our stunning Mahenge spinel with a silky pinkish color that exudes sophistication and elegance. This gemstone is truly a marvel of nature, with its soft and delicate hue ...
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2010s Tanzanian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Spinel

Vintage 1990s 13.50 Carat Blue Topaz and Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 13.50 carat blue topaz and 9 karat yellow gold heart shaped pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressi...
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1990s Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenzo Black and Yellow Resin Floral Pierced Earrings with Mirror Glass Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning Kenzo Paris resin and glass pierced earrings feature a long dangling drop shape with a floral design built with black and yellow ...
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Early 2000s French Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Enamel Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm 18 Karat Gold Red White Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Enamel Easter Egg 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Charm. The fabulous egg has beautiful red and white enamel designs with a flower motif in the center and ...
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20th Century Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1920s Belle Epoque Rose- Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Charming antique ring, it forms a flower of rose- cut diamonds on a white gold star setting. The openwork basket and the ring are in yellow go...
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch chain in 18 karat rose and yellow gold, owl hallmark. Antique watch chain it is formed by a succession of oval rings connected between them by double pattern in point of diamon...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegante pendente ottocentesco con diamanti "a rosa"
Located in Sežana, SI
Raffinato pendente circolare di produzione ottocentesca, area Impero Austroungarico. Realizzato con struttura in oro e castoni in argento, reca diamanti naturali tagliati "a rosa", p...
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

French 20th Century Tsavorite Green Garnet Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. A charming round-shaped antique ring set with a deep green garnet in a circle of fine half-pearls. Total weight of the garnet : 0.9...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Pearl Bracelet Circa 1970 s Cultured Pearls Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered Vintage Bracelet with gold clasp: 30 pieces of white pearls with a creamy white-rosé overtone and 64 pieces of pearls in black with a green and purple overtone. The size of t...
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1970s European Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire & Diamond Halo Stud Earring in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Petite stud earrings contain 2 finely matched oval brilliant cut blue sapphires, 1.80tcw. Surrounding sapphires are round brilliant diamonds creating a halo, totaling 1.05tcw. Diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Belle Époque Pendant Long Chain Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Belle Époque aquamarine and diamond pendant in a handcrafted platinum mounting, featuring an elongated oval-shaped faceted aquamarine weighing over 34 carats with a circular-cut diam...
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Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Estate Georg Jensen Moonlight Blossom Moonstone Sterling Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Moonlight Blossom collection was designed by Gerg Jensen himself in the early 1900's. Romantic and bohemian in spirit, it is one of the most widely admired and recognizied...
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20th Century Danish Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Early Estate Georg Jensen Moonlight Blossom Moonstone Sterling Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Early Georg Jensen, circa 1930, Moonlight Blossom moonstone and sterling silver ring designed by Georg Jensen himself. The iconic Moonlight Blossom collection is one of the most wide...
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20th Century Danish Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Guirlande design Diamond Titanium Ear-Pendants
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and Titanium Ear-Pendants inspired by Guirlande design. Contemporary Unique piece inspired by Guirlande design in the 19th Century and using the technology of the 21th Cent...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Titanium

Francoise Montague Paris by Cilea Clip Earrings Black Resin Cherries
Located in Atlanta, GA
These lovely resin clip-on earrings are designed by Cilea Paris, the company that works for French jewelry designer Francoise Montague for her resin collection pieces. The long dangl...
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Late 20th Century French Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Garnet and Moonstone Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Multi hued gemstones including Blue Flash Moonstones, Green Garnet, Carnelian and Apatite are threaded onto sterling silver wire and attached to silver chain with a handmade clasp. ...
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Early 2000s Canadian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Carnelian, Garnet, Apatite, Silver

Fabergé Collection Three Colors of Love Gubelin Cert 6.01 Carat Sapphire Ring
Located in Montreux, CH
Three Colours of Love Sapphire Ring 100RG177/1 The Three Colours of Love Collection exemplifies ‘The Life in Colour’, seamlessly fusing extraordin...
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2010s British Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Belle Epoque 2.50 Ct Diamond Emerald Plaque brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Belle Epoque wide brooch is 1910 ca Skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold warm rose color topped by silver Beautiful past artwork expressed in a large oval plaqu...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

French Paste Necklace With Pendant and Bow Motif
Located in New York, NY
This early French Paste necklace has a lovely design with bows either side of an intricately set collier a center pendant
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Iolite and Blue Flash Moonstone Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Multi hued gemstones including blue flash Moonstones, Iolite, White Quartz and Sapphires are threaded onto sterling silver wire and attached to silver chain with a handmade clasp. G...
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Early 2000s Canadian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Iolite, Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Textured Vivid Starfishes Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Vintage and very rare to find. 100% Genuine. Signed at the rear. Very excellent condition. Size: 4.5*4.5 cm. Weight: 13.0 g/each. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velve...
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1980s French Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Real Rose Dipped in 24k Gold Eternal Earrings | Revolutionary Rose of Lebanon
Located in Belmont, MA
This marvelous earring will add that final touch to your outfit. Gold-trimmed petals proudly painted in the colors of the Lebanese flag represent the beauty of Lebanon that will fore...
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2010s North American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Aquamarine Diamond Ring, 5.55 Carats 14K Gold Filigree Design with Diamond Halo
Located in Austin, TX
This 5.20 carat genuine and natural aquamarine has a vintage flair. The filigree design that is cut-out on the sides is very lovely! The ring has 18 diamonds going around it in a halo design. You or your loved one will be happy wearing this very large gemstone...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This elegant floral motif necklace is finely crafted in platinum. The necklace features four chunky old mine cut diamonds: approximately 0.60 ct, 0.51 ct, 0.48 ct and 0.47...
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1910s Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Enamel

Real Rose Dipped in 24k Gold Eternal Earrings | Teal Rhapsody
Located in Belmont, MA
These earrings are made with real rose petals preserved in 24K gold. The petals then are handcrafted into these beautiful earrings. They are set in sterling silver and finished with a glossy lacquer finish. These earrings will last forever! If you want an exquisite piece of jewelry, but want to make it casual and fun, then the Teal Rhapsody Eternal Earring...
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

24k Gold

Jaipur Flower Cluster Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond, Aquamarine & Peridot
Located in London, GB
18 Yellow Carat Gold Diamond, Aquamarine & Peridot Earrings. Esther Eyre has been designing and making precious jewellery for over twenty years. She trained at Kingston and Middlese...
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2010s British Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Channel Hoop Earrings G SI 14K Yellow Gold 18mm
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.25CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, 3.19 grams, Channel...
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Real Rose Dipped in 24k Gold Eternal Earrings | Fuchsia Bloom
Located in Belmont, MA
The right earring can make all the difference between a stunning appearance and a boring one. The vibrant color will be a great addition to your collection and will upgrade any look ...
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

24k Gold

Huge 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring. The ring has three round diamonds in a row (of 35 pt each one; Color- G-H; Clarity- VS Good ) in p...
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20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds Yellow gold Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 Karats yellow gold and platinum. Antique marquise ring, slightly elongated in shape and set in the center with a fine button pearl surrounded by antique cushion-cut diamonds. The ring is numbered 3553 on the inside. Total weight of the diamonds : 0,60 carat approximately. Diameter of the pearl : 4,5/5 mm approximately. Height : 13,5 mm approximately, width : 10,5 mm approximately, thickness : 7 mm, width of the ring at the base : 1,7 mm. Total weight of the jewel : 4 g approximately. US Size : 5,75 ; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewel - Work from the beginning of the 20th century. Our opinion : A well-proportioned, delicate antique diamond pearl ring...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Superb antique jewel, this pendant in rose gold represents a cross delicately pierced and chiseled at each end. Length : 6,2 cm appr...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Capri”, Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Drop Earrings set in 22 Gold & Sil
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri”, Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Drop Earrings set in 22 Gold & Silver Multi natural gem earrings Beautiful Natural Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka - 17 carats Cabochon ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Morganite 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in GENT, BE
18-karat rose gold engagement ring set with one eye-clean oval cut morganite. Celine Roelens, a goldsmith and gemologist, is specialized in ...
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2010s Belgian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Real Rose Dipped in 24k Gold Eternal Earrings | Goldenrod Gift
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful earrings and a smile will help you sparkle and shine like nothing else! These gold eternal earrings will add a touch of sophistication to you...
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

24k Gold

Gorgeous One-of-a-kind Eternal Earrings | Wedding Bliss
Located in Belmont, MA
The Wedding Bliss Eternal Earring will accentuate your tenderness and femininity and will bring new perspective to your typical jewelry collection. The...
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

24k Gold

Moonstone and Smoky Quartz Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Multi hued gemstones including Blue Flash and Pink Moonstones and Smoky Quartz are threaded onto sterling silver wire and attached to silver chain with a handmade clasp. Gemstone be...
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Early 2000s Canadian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Quartz, Silver

Real Rose Dipped in 24k Gold Eternal Earrings | Midnight Promise
Located in Belmont, MA
The suitable earrings can add that finishing touch to any style or look! Midnight Promise Eternal Earrings are great for accessorizing with any ensembl...
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

24k 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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