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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Georg Jensen large rare design Silver Amazonite Master Brooch C.1933
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen large rare design Silver Amazonite Master Brooch, C.1933. Designed as foliate motifs set with 2 oval amazonite and suspending three amazonite acorn shaped drops. Measure...
Category
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amazonite, Silver
Bloodstone Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 14k, Switzerland. This classic fifties signet ring is set with a fine intaglio-cut bloodstone seal emblazoned with a coat of arms. Meticulously made in fourteen-karat ye...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Other, 14k Gold
Elsa Schiaparelli Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli Baroque Revival Cocktail Ring. Composed of leafy vine motif textured gilt plate base metal, faux Tibetan turquoise oval cabochon, with aurora iridized glass, in pin...
Category
1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Diamonds Pearls Lily of the Valley Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
This amazing brooch is finely modeled as a beautiful Lily of the Valley.
The green leaf is naturalistically carved from a single piece of nephrite jade and as flowers there are pearl...
Category
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jade, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jade, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Brooch.
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 ...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Ring 1.36tcw White Clean Diamonds
Located in Overland Park, KS
Vintage 14k 1.36ct Diamond Ring G VS-SI1 Diamonds
Listed is a fantastic vintage 14k white gold diamond band with a big look. The diamonds featured in this ring are excellent quality...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique platinum cross with diamonds, France, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique, old platinum cross with diamonds.
Platinum fineness 0.813.
Weight: 8.90g.
Origin: France, mid 20th century.
Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.40 x 3.92.
The main diamond is brillian...
Category
1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Ring with a Huge 27 carat Round Garnet
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K Yellow gold solitaire ring featuring a huge round garnet weighing 27.24 carats. The deep red garnet measures almost 18mm. The ring fits a size 7 finger and is easily sized. It we...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Add this great post-war, Swiss-made Eska Military Style Wrist Watch to your vintage collection. In brushed steel, this 31mm watch has its original mat silver-toned face with Roman nu...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage 26.93 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful sapphire and diamond ring from the 1950s period. The oval cut sapphire is untreated, of ceylon origin and a cornflower blue tone. It is a rare and impressive 26.9...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Retro 1950's Finely Carved Pinkish White Coral Silver Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Vintage Finely Carved Pinkish White Coral Brooch
is depicting a profile of a young lady,
incredibly detailed,
within a 925 Sterling Silver finely detailed decorative borde...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Marcasite, Silver
French Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. This impressive and chic Art Deco from ca 1935 brooch in the shape of a flower has a domed pla...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s 1.34 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.34 Ct aquamarine and 0.96Ct diamond, 14k white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive aquamarine cluster ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
The pierced decorated, scalloped edged cluster design is ornamented with a feature millegrain decorated bezel set 1.34Ct round cut aquamarine.
The aquamarine is encircled by twelve pavé set Old European round cut diamonds.
The bifurcated ring shoulders join and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank.
Due to thinning of the original shank, this has been replaced to strengthen the ring.
This aquamarine dress ring...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Rare Oyster Perpetual 6285 HoneycombDial Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Pre-Owned Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Circa 1950s Reference number 6285, 18K Rose Gold, 34mm Case With Honeycomb White Dial and 18K Rose Gold Oyster Bracelet with Automatic...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
0.43ctw Emerald Ruby Cameo Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Floral Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information:
- Natural Emeralds -
Total Carats - 0.10ctw
Cut - Round Brilliant
Color - Green
Treatment - Oiling
- Natural Rubies -
Total Carats - 0.33ctw
Cut - Marquise 0.1...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wittnauer WWII Style Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Well preserved would certainly describe this vintage Whittnauer World War II style Steel Men's Wrist Watch. In size 31mm, this compact dutiful timepiece, is in original condition an...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco 2.12 CTW Diamond Platinum Greek Key Navette Vintage Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a hexagonal navette-shaped head pierced with a geometric Greek key motif
Centering a row of old mine cut diamonds - weighing approximately 0.78 carat total
Bezel set wit...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Silver Earrings by Swedish master Sigurd Persson Made Year 1955
Located in Stockholm, SE
These sterling silver earrings have a sleek leaf-shaped design with a smooth, reflective surface. The earrings are designed to sit flush against the earlobe, creating an elegant and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Calatrava 14K Yellow Gold Movado Factories Movement
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Tiffany & Co. 1950's circa watch, boasting a 34mm 14KT gold large round case with teardrop lugs. Its silver dial is adorned with gold markers and features a sub-dial ...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Coral and Natural Pearls Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Striking oval ring of coral and natural pearls. The oval coral stone measures 7/8 " in length and 5/8" in width. The gold shank is squared off in the back.
The ring is size 5. It can...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Kramer of NYC Crystal Chandelier Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular pair of Vintage Kramer Chandelier Earrings from the 1950s. Featuring oodles of gorgeous fancy cut stones including pear, marquise, chatons...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Estate Baguette and Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Estate baguette and round brilliant diamond earrings set in 18k white gold. The earrings feature 88 straight and tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately 6.40ct total weight ...
Category
1950s Unknown Anglo-Indian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro c1950's 925 Sterling Silver Oval Finely Engraved Locket
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Finely Engraved Oval Locket is Vintage,
It opens up to reveal a photo compartment
Coming from 1950's,
this intricate piece is in remarkably great condition -
jewelry ...
Category
1950s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1930s Platinum 14.2tgw Sapphire and Diamond Zig Zag Bangle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, sapphire, and platinum bangle, comprising fifty-four round cut diamonds, and forty-four calibre cut blue sapphires, set in platinum.
This astonishing Art Deco ...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-Century GIA 1.55 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century GIA 1.55 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA pear cut diamond of 1.55 carats, accompanied by GIA #5231135078 stating the diamond is J color,...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring Hand Engraved
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K yellow gold men's hand engraved diamond band ring. There are 3 round brilliant cut diamonds set in engraved starbursts with diamond shapes. The diamonds weigh about .10ct...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Diamond, Ruby and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An early diamond, ruby, and 18-karat yellow gold cocktail ring by Ilias LALAoUNIS, Greece. This Ilias LALAoUNIS cocktail ring showcases a regal design with a combination of sparklin...
Category
1950s Greek Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Featuring one South Sea baroque pearl. Accented by 15 marquise and 15 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.50 c...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Very Large Turquoise Native American Vintage Silver Bangle Bracelet
Located in Aspen, CO
Dramatic large natural Turquoise and silver vintage bangle bracelet probably Navajo. At a weight of nearly 6 troy ounces and with a "shoreline" of nearly 9.5 inches of bright blue t...
Category
1950s North American Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage Retro French 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro French 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous vintage French retro three stone ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The cent...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Opal Ring Art Deco Size 9.5
Located in Southbury, CT
This rare and impressive ring from Tiffany & Co. was created in the Art Deco era (circa 1930s). Originally made for a man, it could of course be worn buy anyone today.
The solid, impeccably crafted ring is made from heavy 14K yellow gold and features an electrifying natural solid opal that displays a full spectrum of colors, including flashes of reddish-orange right in the center. The opal measures approximately 12.47mm x 10.94mm x 5.11mm and weighs approximately 4 carats.
The shoulders are deeply engraved and the band narrows around the back, so if you need this size 9.5 ring resized by your local jeweler, the design won't be compromised.
The interior is marked for metal fineness (14K) and is stamped with the Tiffany & Co hallmark.
Gemstone rings for men...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage Edwardian Emerald Paste Bow Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful Vintage Edwardian Inspired Emerald Paste Brooch. Encrusted with stones, the double bow with drop design is eternally stylish and inspired by many aesthetic movements acr...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Late Deco 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A vivid red Burmese ruby takes centre stage in this Late Deco halo ring. The 1.00 carat old cut ruby is completely natural and unheated making it a highly prized gem. Complementing t...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
9K Rose Gold & 5.00ct Square Synthetic Sapphire Retro Mens' Signet Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of an exquisite & comfortable design,
this mens' retro ring comes from 1950's
Crafted in 9K Yellow Gold
it's centrally prong-set with a Square Synthetic Sapphire
of impressive 5....
Category
1950s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Rose Gold
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer 1950s Crystals Double Layer Flower Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer 1950s Crystals Double Layer Flower Brooch, Silver Tone
Mitchel Maer was a prominent American designer who lived in England during the 1950s. During th...
Category
1950s British High Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rhodium
9.00Ct Jadeite and Diamond 18k White Gold Dress Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 9 carat jadeite and 0.10 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse antique jade jewelry collections.
This fin...
Category
1930s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade
Breitling Steel Round Button Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1950s
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / "Waterproof" Style / Reference 777
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA: 1950's
DIMENSIONS: Length 46mm ...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Belle Époque Ring in Gold, Platinum and Diamonds
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vintage Belle Époque 1930's two-tone ring for woman 7xAntique cut diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0,25ct Size 18 18kt Yellow Gold and 950 Platinum 1,94 grams. Original s...
Category
1930s European Belle Époque Vintage Jewelry & Watches
French 1930s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Virgin Mary Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Antique medal in geometric form, depicting the profile of the haloed Virgin Mary on yellow gold. The geometric white gol...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches t...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Mid-Century 1.60 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing 1.20 carats total - transparent medium green
Natural Colombian in origin with minor traditional (F2) clarity enhancement
Set with yellow gol...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Henry Perichon Gilt Bronze Medieval Pin Brooch with Blue and Green Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
French jewelry designer Henry Perichon (also known as Henry) created this stunning gilt bronze pin brooch. The Medieval-inspired design is ornate with ovoid poured glass cabochons an...
Category
1950s French Medieval Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Bronze
Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Hamilton Platinum and diamond Cocktail watch from the 1950's. The case and lugs are decorated with 2.30CT-TW F-VVS/VS of round and baguette cut diamonds.
The cas...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1950's Lucien Piccard 14K white gold cocktail watch. The case is decorated with Akoya pearls and diamonds. The same pearls are strung to create the bracelet along with 14K ...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA. This gorgeous Cartier brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The center of the brooch has a lar...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dangle Earrings solid 21K Gold /2.6 gr
Located in SE
A pair of dangles with faceted parts in solid 21K Yellow Gold. Origin : likely Middle East.
Tested solid 21K Gold. Fine used condition, no dents or other damages, no repairs.
Each ...
Category
1950s Asian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold
Art Deco 3.65 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Art Deco 3.65 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Earrings. Featuring 40 single, old European, and transitional cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 3.65 car...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These beautifully crafted earrings contain two marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.95 carats total surrounded by 80 round brilliant cut diamonds and baguette cut diamonds ...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Omega Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Elegance and history converge in this vintage Omega ladies' diamond watch from the 1950s. Encased in a petite 12x34mm platinum and diamond-studded case and paired with a sleek black ...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Jaeger-LeCoultre Disco Volante 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the LeCoultre vintage 1950's wristwatch, a timeless embodiment of elegance. This exquisite timepiece features a 32mm round 14kt yellow gold case, a beige dial, gold marke...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous citrine stone in this ring is a lovely deep yellow colour and is set in simple claws. The gallery is ornate with scroll detail all modelled in 9carat gold.
Ring Size: ...
Category
1950s British Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, Gold
Art Deco 1.75 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco 1.75 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.45 carat, graded K color, I1 clarity. Accented by 14 round...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Pesag Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece from Pesag, Vintage Retro Era design, the 14KT White Gold and Diamond Hinge Case Ladies Wrist Watch. This exquisite timepiece, featuring a 17x37mm case, exu...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Elsa Schiaparelli Turquoise Cabochon Vine Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli Baroque Revival Brooch composed of leafy vine motif textured gilt plate base metal with large faux Tibetan turquoise oval cabocheons, and iridized glass aurora pin...
Category
1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage sautoir, earlier to mid twentieth century composed of frosted rock crystal, moonstone, fancy cut onyx and diamonds. This long necklace suspends an approximately 3.5 inch pen...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Silver Dangling Earrings Made Year 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
These sterling silver earrings are from the "Skåla och Ruta" series, designed by Sigurd Persson in the early fifties. Each earring features a trio of silver bowls connected in a row,...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Lucien Piccard Bracelet Watch Platinum and 12.00CT-TDW of Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This Lucien Piccard watch speaks to the extraordinary design aesthetic of the 1950's. The bracelet watch is crafted out of platinum and 12.00CT-TDW of high quality diamonds. The face...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Superb Art-Deco 2-Stone 1.20ct Old-European Cut Diamond Ring in 18K & Platinum
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This stunning piece of jewellery
is dating back to an Art-Deco period - circa 1930's,
yet it's in beautiful condition &
of rather unusual rarely seen design
~~
Featurin...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 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.
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