Jewelry & Watches
1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Black Diamond, Silver
1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
An authentic Roman silver denarius from the 2nd century AD, depicting the Emperor Hadrian, has been set in this sterling silver bracelet, handmade by our goldsmiths. On the side, ...
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
1990s European Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1990s Thai Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1990s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s British Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
1990s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Silver
Late 17th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1990s American Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
Discover a remarkable 18kt gold pendant featuring an original Roman silver coin dating back to 150 BC. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating depiction of the revered Goddes...
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
1990s American Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Yellow Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Gold
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1990s French Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Silver
1990s French Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, 18k Gold
1990s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches
1990s Greek Modern Jewelry & Watches
10k Gold
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Gold
1990s Jewelry & Watches
22k Gold
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver, Silver
1990s North American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
18th Century British Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches
Stainless Steel
18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rose Gold
1670s French Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Jewelry & Watches
Stainless Steel
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs
Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.
Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry houses — Tiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.
Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.
Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection. Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]
Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.
Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by 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.