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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Classical Roman
Robert Coin 18K Rose Gold, White Enamel, And Diamond 'Cobra' Bracelet
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This chic open cuff cobra bracelet features 1.25 total carats of Round Brilliant cut Natural diamonds in 18 karat Rose gold and 18 karat white gold. A collection of sixty-four (64) ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel

Patek Philippe, A Very Rare Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch, Ref 3821/1
Located in Point Richmond, CA
PATEK PHILIPPE, A VERY RARE CALATRAVA 18K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH, REF. 3821/1. CIRCA: 1985 CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold CASE SIZE: 31.5mm round x 5.2mm thick CRYSTAL: Sapphire ...
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1980s Swiss Classical Roman Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 42 cm. Please contact for an...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gruen Curvex Tank Watch 10K Gold Filled Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
This is an original condition 1940's Gruen Curvex Tank watch with a 10K gold filled case. This is one of the larger size Curvex models with a case measuring 22mm x 40mm lug to lug. ...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Eloga Kent 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Eloga Kent Cocktail Watch, a timeless treasure exuding elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisi...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Leopard Head Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 16.9 grams. Totally is diamond 2.41 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.30 ct. Please contact for any q...
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1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro Aquamarine and Three-Color Gold Earrings with Scroll and Ribbon Motifs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro aquamarine and three-color gold clip earrings featuring large emerald-cut aquamarines in gold mounts embellished with scrolled, ribbon-like yellow, white, and rose go...
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1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chic Red Lucite Bead Necklace, Triangle & Round Beads Gold-Filled Clasp, Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace Length: 11.5 inches / 29 cm plus 2.5 inch / 6 cm extension chain Necklace Height: 1 inch / 2.5 cm Unveil the allure of vintage-inspired elegance with our amber Lucite chok...
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20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Amethysts, Tourmaline, Topazs, Peridots, Rose Gold Tennis Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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2010s Italian Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Hamilton 1950's Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamond
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 case...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Nerny Platinum Cocktail Watch With Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 1950's Platinum Cocktail watch with diamonds and sapphires. The watch has a total diamond weight of 1.50TDW. The watch is powered by a high grade Swiss 17 jewel mo...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 9k yellow gold wide band ring, engraved, chunky
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage 9ct yellow gold band ring. It is a chunky and wide band ring with a slightly domed profile and an attractive engraved pattern. This piece is really taking the hu...
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is emerald 1.30 ct. Ring size is US 9 (We can ma...
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1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Concord Cocktail Watch 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Concord watch with the reference number 59-62-262 is a vintage piece that beautifully showcases the elegance and craftsmanship associated with the brand. This particular model fe...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Diamonds Sapphires Topaz Tsavorite Rose Gold Crown Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Chic Red Lucite Bead Necklace, Triangle & Round Beads Gold-Filled Clasp, Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 42 cm / 16.5 inches - Collar / Choker Style Step into a world of classic glamour with this red Lucite necklace. This exquisite piece features a striking combination...
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20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1940s 14k Italian Yellow & White Gold Retro Bracelet Horse Bit Cable Chain Link
Located in Sausalito, CA
Exceptional vintage 1940's Italian two-toned (14k yellow and white gold) bracelet featuring horse and bit cable chain links. It can also be reversed to t...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearl, 14 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Fish Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Opal Pearl Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Pearl Hinged Bangle Bracelet. The 1950s bangle bracelet features nine pearls and nine opals prong-set in a bypass design. The pearls and opals measure 3.1mm...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Reference 2802 Watch Automatic Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
This is a great condition Omega Seamaster reference 2802 from 1954. It has an all steel 33mm case and a snap case back. The watch is powered by an Omega caliber 490 17 jewel automa...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Retro Graduated Golden Pearl Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 46cm / 17.75 inches Cultured pearl, from 1 cm to 1.5 cm Marks / hallmarks: 925 (Clasp) Indulge in the opulence of our graduated golden pearl necklace, a symphony of...
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20th Century North American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Black Jet Faceted Graduated Bead Necklace West Germany Vintage, Brass Tone Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 17.5 in. / 45 cm plus 2 in. / 5 cm extension Largest center bead approx. 1 cm Marks / hallmarks: GERMANY Embrace the classic sophistication of our vintage faceted j...
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20th Century German Retro Jewelry & Watches

Retro Period 18 Karat Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An 18 karat gold 'Retro' period twirling ribbon brooch set with diamonds and aquamarines. The brooch whilst unsigned likely originates from the United States during the 1940s and has...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Art Deco Ring 1ct Sapphires Diamonds 14K Gold Platinum Ø US7.25 /2.7gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with three medium Blue Sapphires and 4 old diamonds cut Diamonds in Platinum clusters. Crown with stones measures 13 mm x 7 mm x 4 mm deep S...
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1920s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Lucien Piccard Tank Watch 14K Gold with Precious Gems
Located in New York, NY
Revel in the timeless elegance of this exquisite 14K yellow gold wristwatch from the iconic Lucien Piccard collection. Hailing from the 1960s, this manual wind timepiece features a s...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1938 Halo Ring natural 0.45 ct Sapphire ctw. 0.65ctw Diamonds 18K Gold/ØUS8/2.9g
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White Gold / or Platinum settings. Floret/ crown measures Ø 11 mm x 4.5 mm deep. Natural Sa...
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1930s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Retro Gold 3 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond and Akoya Pearl Earrings Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Retro 18k Yellow Gold 3 Carat Natural Diamond and Akoya Earrings. The earrings are square shaped (appx 20mm width) and are worn at an angle. They are set with eight 7mm ...
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1980s North American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

French Emerald and Diamond Tank Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This ring, because of its shape and and war time era ,is called a Tank Ring. They are worn by both men and women and have a distinctive shape. This ring is set with exceptional deep ...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.28 carat. Ring size is US 4.3 We c...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Omega 1960's Automatic Seamaster Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Omega 1960's Seamaster 14kt Gold 34mm Round Case Watch, a vintage timepiece that embodies timeless elegance. This watch features a round case crafted from 14kt gold, ...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.8 grams. Totally is diamond 3.33 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please contact for ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Bracelet rigid circa 1930 in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage rigid bracelet in 18 kt gold circa 1930, opening with safety chain. Oval bracelet opening in two parts, setting 4 garnets. Eagle head hallmark Dimensions: 5 x 4.5 cm Length:...
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1930s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Bracelet with Diamonds HRD Certified
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Retro Gold Bracelet with Diamonds, HRD Certified, is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines retro charm with modern elegance. Crafted from 18-karat yellow and white gold, this...
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20th Century French Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

27 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Chandelier Regal Choker Necklace in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
27.42 Carat total natural Colombian emerald and diamond chandelier regal design choker necklace in 18k solid yellow gold. The Emerald is eye-clean, full of life, and has no sruface l...
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1990s Colombian Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rosebud Retro Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This elegant flower brooch features a blooming rose formed from small, flowing gold plates. The clasp is a pin with safety hook. ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Italian Yellow Gold Ring with Peridot and Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Retro Italian Yellow Gold Ring with Peridot and Diamonds is a stunning testament to vintage elegance and Italian craftsmanship. Crafted from luxurious 18kt yellow gold, this ring...
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20th Century Italian Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silve Ring.
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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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Retro Signed American Charm Co. Retro 14k Gold Typewriter Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed charm for a bracelet. By the American Charm Co. In 14k gold. In the form of a typewriter. The keys are spring set so that they can be pushed down and pop ba...
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20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
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, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby And Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.1 grams. Totally is diamond 2.20 ct. The diamond is has F-G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.84 ct. Totally is sapphire 0.5...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Green Russian Amazonite Bead Knotted Necklace w Sterling Silver Clasp, Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 48 cm / 18.75 inches Each bead approx 1 cm Marks / Hallmarks: 925 on clasp Discover the timeless elegance of this vintage amazonite bead necklace, meticulously hand...
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20th Century Russian Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amazonite, Sterling Silver

Retro Diamond Ear Clips 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Retro Diamond white gold Ear Clips. Circa 1940. Length: approx. 3.20 centimeters. Width: approx. 2.50 centimeters. Total weight: 21.54 grams.
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1940s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.63 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 (We off...
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1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 0.2 ct Diamond 0.2ct Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US5.25/1.6gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. 1920s - 1930s with the band in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with old European cut Diamond Ø 3.5 mm / ca.0.2 ct /color G,H/SI in Silver bezel and old cut Ruby in Rose...
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1920s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Impressive Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Ring 1950S
Located in Geneva, CH
Impressive Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Ring. Circa 1950.490 Total length: approx. 3.60 centimeters. Total width: approx. 2.60 centimeters. Ring size: 60 / 9.25 US Total weight: 32.5...
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1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Original 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1.37 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 2000s Turkish Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

French 1960s Floral Pattern 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, rhinoceros head hallmarks. Oval in shape, this lovely antique bracelet is a domed half-bracelet with floral motifs engraved on the top. The clasp is h...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
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

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Falling Braided Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros and eagle heads hallmarks. Elegant vintage gold necklace featuring a mesh of interwoven gold wires. The clasp is ratchet with 8 safety ca...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Calatrava 14K Yellow Gold Scroll Lugs
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful 1950's Longines 14K gold Calatrava with ornate scroll lugs. The gold case measures 29mm in diameter. The silver dial has Arabic indices and a seconds sub dial. T...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Authentic Greek Coin 4th Cent. B.C. 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Helios/Apollo
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 Kt gold ring there is mounted an authentic silver coin ( 4th century B.C.) depicting Helios; in the other side of the coin there is a Rose. Helios (identified with Apollo...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tanzanite, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Retro 1980s Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage yellow gold ring features a slightly domed band that widens at the front to hold an oval setting adorned with an aquam...
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1980s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Onyx, Agate, Platinum and 18 Kt White Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Bag Style Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.6 grams. Totally is diamond H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Total lenght is chain 42 cm. Please contact for any questions.
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1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Strong Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good conditon. Total weight is 45.8 grams. Totally is diamond 4.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire about 9 ct. Please contact for ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Dial Bumper Automatic
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1940's Tissot military style calatrava with an in house bumper automatic movement. The movement caliber is 31-21 and is constructed with shock absorption. It is a refe...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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