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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 18th Century
Period: 1910s
Antique reliquary locket pendant 18th century in 18k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique reliquary locket pendant 18th century in 18 karat rose gold. On one side, the pendant is decorated with a miniature on vellum depicting Saint ...
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1790s Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Pair of Antique Gold Platinum and Gem set Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Pair of Phenomenal Hair Combs, measuring 5 1/4 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches wide, heavy 18k Yellow gold with Platinum mountings top sections on top of Tortoise, furth...
Category
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georgian Pearl Garnet and Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A quartet of rounded natural pearls dominate the face with an array of almandine garnets neatly ne...
Category
18th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 4.33 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.33 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique engagement ring has been crafted in platinum.
The pierced decorated eight-claw setting displays a feature 4.27ct Old European cut diamond.
The elevated, pierced decorated ring shoulders are each set with three 0.01ct (approximate) pavé set Old European cut diamonds, integrating with the main setting and blending seamlessly with the plain ring shank.
This antique solitaire ring...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1912 Ring Red Garnet Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø5US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with two natural Seed Pearls and one rose cut Garnet of Pyrope variety set in solid 18K Gold band with hand - engraved decor on the shoulders.
This ring was made Sweden...
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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 18k 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...
Category
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Enamel
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 7 Stone White Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique opal, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising three round opal cabochons, and four rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold.
Th...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Turquoise European Diamond Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 8.25 x 11.0 mm
Opaque medium robin's egg blue and set with gold talon prongs
Accented by a halo surround of old European cut di...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian French 18k & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A truly gorgeous ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, this ring features a central no heat 2.35ct emerald cut sapphire. The sapphire is hel...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgian 18 Karat Handmade Chain with Hand Clasp in Original Fitted Box
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Fancy Chain with detailed Hand Clasp in Original Fitted Box.
c.1820
46.7" length
56.6 grams
Why should a clasp merely clasp? Why not make it perfo...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18k/Platinum "Moi et Toi" Diamond Bypass Ring 1.90ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique and exquisite diamond bypass ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum prongs, this piece features two old Mine Cut diamonds nestled tog...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.17 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a white gold spiga chain suspending a platinum-topped foliate motif pendant
Suspending from lotus motif bale and pierced with furling foliates bead set with diamonds
Ros...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18th Century Seven-Stone Rose Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The arrangement of the stones, with a center flanked by two rows of threes, first became popular during the late 17th century; its form was intended to resemble that of a decorative ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Seed Pearl Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Rare gorgeous 14K yellow gold Victorian enamel seed pearl Lily of the valley design hinged bangle
Approximate Gross Weight: 28.5 grams
Approximate ...
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1910s American Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Platinum GIA 2.64ctw Old European Fancy Color Diamond Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features an amazing, 2.24 carat, GIA certified diamond neatly bezel set at its center. The center stone...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 14K Gold Antique Pendant Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of cable link chain centering a sweeping foliate motif pendant station drop
Platinum-topped yellow gold and prong and bead set with diamonds throughout
Old mine cut and wei...
Category
1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fine Antique Chinese Carved A-Grade Mottled Green Jadeite Archers Thumb Ring
Located in Richmond, CA
Fine antique Chinese hand carved jadeite archer's thumb ring with natural mottled emerald green color inclusions on white ground, the natural jadeite material is translucent and untr...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jade
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond And Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k yellow gold ring with 5 old mine cut diamonds and 5 natural pigioun blood rubies color estimate old mine diamonds weight 1.25 carats H color white excellent spark and rub...
Category
1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910.
This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum.
The tiara i...
Category
1910s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 18k Platinum Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire cross pendant from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold and platinum, this gorgeous piece takes ...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
1.17 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Edwardian Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1900-1910 Edwardian Diamond Platinum engagement ring.
1 original old European cut, approx. total weight 1.17ct, G, VS1, 7.03 x 6.83 x 3.67mm, Depth: 52.9% Table: 51.0%, good polis...
Category
1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Arts & Crafts Walton & Co. 14K Green Gold Dove Brooch with Australian Black Opal
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an exceptional Walton & Co. brooch from the Arts & Crafts era that is made in a rare 14k green gold with an incredible Australian black opal in the center. The brooch has bea...
Category
1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 17th / 18th Century English Foiled Stuart Crystal Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Stuart Crystal stick pin.
Set with a faceted rock crystal, traces of pink and red foil, and a gold wire cypher.
The pin is like...
Category
Early 18th Century English Stuart Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring...
Category
1750s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning band ring, 22k gold, Black and White enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by the beauty and emotion of this stunning antique Georgian mourning band ring.
The ring is a very rich 22ct yellow gold, e...
Category
18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco 5.39 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.39 Carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and im...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.69 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1910s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.5
Metal Type: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.0 grams
Diamond Details:
GIA Report Number: #5232025657
Weight: ...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 2.30ct Sapphire and 1.05ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 2.30 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold ring; part of our Edwardian sapphire jewellery...
Category
1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Large 14 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous amethyst and diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18kt gold, this striking piece features a substantial 14ct amethyst held within rose gold prongs. Th...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian 1.70ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A natural, unheated ruby takes centre stage flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds in this gorgeous Edwardian trilogy ring. The vibrant ruby is an old cushion cut stone and weighs 1.7...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully hand made yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central rose cut diamond in a cut collet setting and is surrounded by five original natural...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Diamond Turquoise Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oblong oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 7.0 x 13.0 mm
Opaque Robin's egg blue with subtle blue-green mottling - set with gold prongs
With a platinum halo surroun...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Circa 1910s Art Nouveau 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.1 grams.
Totally is old cut diamond 1.10 ct.
Totally is rose cut diamond 0.13 ct.
The diamond is has generally H-I-J-K-L-M-Yellow color and ...
Category
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 7g 18K Yellow Gold WW1 Memorial Buckle Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian yellow gold buckle ring, comprising a yellow gold band in the form of a belt or a buckle, in 18 karat yellow gold.
This beautiful Edwardian ring is formed in the shape ...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with single cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 18k white gold 3.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with single cut diamond 0.24 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 5.75 - EU 16.25 (51)
Detailed description
the top of the ring is 9.0 mm wide and 7.0 mm high
R...
Category
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Green Paste Lizard Brooch on Sterling
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous emerald lizard form brooch set with emerald green pastes on silver. The Roman symbol of wedded bliss and popular in jewelry during fin de siecle (...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Platinum Onyx Pendant on Modern Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Art Deco platinum black onyx pendant necklace on a white gold diamond chain.
The necklace’s design showcases an interplay of materials and geometry. The pendant is crafte...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Edwardian five carat old cut diamond solitaire ring, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian five carat old cut diamond solitaire ring. Set with a round old cut diamond, K colour, VS2 clarity, with a weight of 5.02 carats, in an open back claw setting, to an impres...
Category
1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Art Nouveau Sapphire, Pearl, Enamel Pendant 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Art Nouveau Pendant is special. It is enameled in colors of Blue, Green, Pink and Cream. It also has a Pear shaped Blue Sapphire in the center and single cut Diamonds surround....
Category
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Scarce Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Floral Cluster Ring Rare Design
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian diamond cluster ring, circa 1780-1820.
The silver-topped gold bezel exhibits a floral cluster of rose cut diamonds, all in closed-back rubover silver sett...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band engraved to the interior 'Rather die then faith deny' in elegant script, approximately 6....
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Antique Sapphire Russian Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold Russian link bracelet with blue cobouchon sapphire each stone diameter messures 5.80mm×3.35mm and total bracelet weight 12.50 grams and to...
Category
1910s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, French, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an octagonal step cut natural Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement in an open back rubover setting with an ...
Category
1910s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a splendid diamond solitaire ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A single sizeable rose cut diamond sits alone and proud in a bezel setting at the centre...
Category
18th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Georgian cluster ring features fifteen rose cut diamonds shimmering in a silver-topped 18k yellow gold setting. With delicate sparkle and rare 1770s craftsmanship, it...
Category
1770s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Herbert Rosenthal Large Bee Diamond Pin Brooch Rare Find 1.55 Carats
Located in Jupiter, FL
Absolutely stunning, excellent condition diamond brooch made in 18KT yelllow & white gold by Herbert Rosenthal. A rare find because this is the large version.
CENTER STONE: NATURAL ...
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Mid-18th Century Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Bracelet Made of Antique Silver Bible Closure 1700s/1800s
Located in Arnhem, NL
A silver bracelet made of antique bible closure created in1700s/1800s. The free links of the bracelet depict different biblical figures on a floral background and are connected with each other by means of three row chain...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This panel ring has a classic Art Deco design and the diamonds alongside the platinum work perfectly. The diamonds all have a wonderful sparkle and really catch the light. The diamon...
Category
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1913 Alliance Ring natural 0.25 ctw Emeralds solid 18K Gold Ø US 7.5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring, 18K Yellow Gold and claw set natural Emeralds of old Diamond cut.
Swedish hallmarks, 18K, maker is GD&Co, Malmö. Year combination L7 / hand -made in 1913.
...
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1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Platinum and blue enamel with Rose cut Diamonds.
Circa 1910s
2 7/8 inch pendant, 17 inch chain
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Turtle Shell Fan
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is assumed to be vintage French (Brise) fan from 1875 - 1889
Period: 1870 - 1900
This tortoiseshell fan is a rare collector's piece that originated in Europe.
It is from Fren...
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18th Century French Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
1920s White Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum.
This elegant Art Deco opal ring is set with rose-cut diamonds in a rectangular shape with rounded corners. An Australian cabochon opal is set in the center. On either side of the head, the opening is adorned with an arrowhead motif set with a small rose-cut diamond. The basket is openwork and engraved with an ear of wheat motif.
Weight of the opal : 3.20 carats approximately.
Height : 19.2 mm approximately, width : 12 mm approximately, thickness : 8 mm approximately, width of the ring at the base : 1 mm approximately.
Total weight of the jewel : 3,9 g approximately.
US Size : 5,5 ; Free resize, please contact us.
Antique jewel - Work of the 1920s.
Our opinion : The opal set in this Belle Epoque antique ring...
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1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & Jonathan Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A rare George III period sterling silver sugar shaker with floral repousse decor by members of the famed English silversmithing family, The Batemans. The ornate sugar shaker has crisp marks to the lid, and rubbed marks to the base both for Peter & Jonathan Bateman...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian 3.35 Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Navette Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut emerald weighing approximately 0.45 carat total - transparent medium green in color
Bezel set in yellow gold and flanked by platinum-topped scrolling bypass s...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgian Imperial Topaz Diamond distinctive 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Imperial Topaz Magic Allure
Imperial topaz is also known as “precious topaz”. It is the most sought after natural topaz
Considered to be the colour of the setting sun, imperial topaz gets its name from the Russian Tsars...
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold
Georgian Carved Citrine and Gold Passion of Christ Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and oval foiled-back citrine ring featuring the martyrdom of Christ with two mourners, with fluted undergallery and split shoulders accented with leaf...
Category
1790s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron Case...
Category
1910s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Enamel Flower Brooch of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique flower brooch of 18k gold, featuring blue and white enamel with a single old mine cut diamond at its center.
The piece measures 0.9 inches by 1.25 inches wide and weighs ...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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.