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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Spinner Ring
9ct Rose Gold
Circa 1850
Discover a piece of history with this exquisite early Victorian spinner ring, crafted in lustrous 9c...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow & 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Arts & Crafts Turquoise Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Matrix Pendant
9ct Rose Gold & 18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1890
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
This exquisite pendant beautifully embodies the spirit of the Victor...
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Engraved Pocket Watch Key Pendant with Amethyst Coloured Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key
18ct Gold
Circa 1880
* THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. Thi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Diamond Marquise / Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1880
Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold ring, artfully designed in the enchanting Victorian era. This stunning piece fea...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring
18ct Gold Hallmarked
Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold Victorian gypsy ring, a true embodiment of timeless eleg...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Lapis Lazuli Roman Magical Intaglio Ring of Abraxas 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring in 18kt yellow gold with a heliotrope lapis lazuli intaglio engraved with an Abraxas in the form of an alectorocephalic anguipede holding a shield and a spear. These kind of sto...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring
15ct Gold
Circa 1880
Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period. The Adore ring being one of the romantic gifts typically given in the earl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold , Victorian era Lion Rampant Oval Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1890
Discover a stunning piece of history with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold Victorian-era signet ring. Featuring a beautifully engraved int...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian Imperial Fabergé Medallion by Julius Rappoport
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant-medallion designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial 88 gilt silver and enamel ball. This exquisite piece showcases a relief image of the cobalt mesh w...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Victorian Coral Cabochon Filigree Comb
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Cabochon Filigree Comb from the 1880's. Hand made gilt wirework set with genuine coral cabochons. Set on a hinged comb base. Lovely size and design. 1880's Ita...
Category
1880s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
Victorian 9ct Gold Turquoise miniature Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique
Circa 1880s.
Turquoise semi precious gemstone fronted
9ct gold Locket
with faded 9ct on raised plaque section to lockets reverse
Closure very good
Bail ring is in great con...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Russian Imperial Guilloche Blue Enamel Egg Pendant, Workmaster Alfred Thielemann
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present another unique item from our collection—an elegant miniature egg pendant adorned with guilloché enamel from the era of the Russian Empire. This exquisite pi...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Imperial Guilloche Red Enamel Egg Pendant, Workmaster Alfred Thielemann
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present another unique item from our collection—an elegant miniature egg pendant adorned with guilloché enamel from the era of the Russian Empire. This exquisite pi...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Nicely proportioned with pave rose cut garnets and seed pearl eyes. Great quality. 2.5" x 1.5". 1860's USA.
Category
1860s American High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Antique Etruscan Revival Engraved Precious Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Very fine antique Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold engraved precious red coral cross
19th century
Exquisitely engraved rich red coral cross pendant mounted in beautifully detailed 1...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French, Victorian Hardstone Lady Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
18ct Gold French Hallmarked
Circa 1880
This exquisite antique brooch is a remarkable piece from the Victorian era, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beauti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
18th Cent. Ring natural 2.75ctw Diamonds Gold Silver US5.75 / 13.58gr
Located in SE
French or German Low grade Rose Gold ( 7 - 9K ) and Silver dress Ring set with with eight- pointed domed star openwork crown decorated with tiered rows of fine Diamonds set in Silv...
Category
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Gold
Exquisite Antique Georgian 3.7TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian period 3.7TCW Old Mine cut diamond 18K yellow gold cross
19th Century
Composed of eleven G-H-I Old Mine cut diamonds with the center stone measuring approximately .4...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Stamped, Large Victorian, Swallow Engraved Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped*
Circa 1880
*THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Presenting a stunning 9ct rose gold Victorian locket, a remarkable piece t...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold and Silver Gilt Coral and Pearl Locket
Located in Portland, England
A lovely Victorian 9ct gold locket decorated with seed pearls and coral. The central 9ct gold panel has a floral motif accented with lustre pearls and subtle coral. A similar floral ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Coral Bangle Bracelet
Located in Portland, England
A gorgeous antique Victorian salmon coral beaded yellow metal bangle bracelet. The bangle has three rows of beautiful coral beads and it measures 1.5cm in width. Coral symbolises pro...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
The ring features a central rose cut diamond (5,50X5.65mm), weighing approx. 0.50cts, surrounded by a halo of 12 sma...
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Style 18K Yellow Gold Ochre Glass Baronet Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Georgian style 18K yellow gold ochre glass intaglio Baronet signet ring
Substantial, fine quality 18K yellow gold Baronet signet ring with a very unusual intagli...
Category
19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Star Set Ruby & Pearl Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1884
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring
15ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarked Chester 1884
Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian Gypsy ring, crafted in 15ct yellow gold. The stunning design features a b...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Ukraine Earrings Diamonds solid 56/ 14K Gold/ 1.3gr
Located in SE
Antique Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold with natural Diamonds settings hand - made in late 19th century Kiev, Малороссия / Little Russia / now Ukraine - at that time a part of R...
Category
1890s Ukrainian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Victorian Micro Mosaic Swan Portrait Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Mosaic Pendant
9ct Gold
Circa 1870
Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite Early Victorian handmade micro mosaic pendant ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Pearl necklace and claps with emerald and rose cut diamond 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with 835 silver clasp set with emerald and rose cut diamonds on a three strand pearl necklace - 50 cm long (shortest strand)
detailed description
The necklace is 50...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Fine Antique Natural Amethyst and Silver Riviere Necklace, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique natural facet cut graduated oval amethyst and silver Riviere necklace
19th Century
Composed of twenty six natural oval facet cut graduated purple amethysts set in silver...
Category
19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Victorian 14 Karat Gold TW 1.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of Victorian stud earrings crafted in 14K gold and 925 silver. Circa 1890.
The piece features diamonds (TW 1.75ct):
- 2 rose cut, TW 1.00ct, TW, SI2-P1
- 26 rose cut,...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Rubies, Pearls, Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold structure mounted with rubies and pearls.
Rubies 0.06 ct
Pearls 0.05 gr
Total Weight 2.80 gr
RF +CGF
For any information, feel free to contact the ...
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Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with coral - 8.1 grams - 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with a coral - 8.1 grams - ring size US 7.75 - EU 18(57)
detailed description:
The top of the ring is in an oval shape of 2.3 cm by 1.8 cm wide and 1.2 cm ...
Category
1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Locket Hallmarked London 1879
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver Stamped STG 925
Hallmarked London 1879
Introducing a stunning Victorian-era sterling silver...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Hair Comb Silver Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This comb was handcrafted in the 1st quarter of the 19th century out of silver. On the two outside teeth there are remains of rubbed unidentifiable hallmarks. The comb came from a Fr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A Victorian sapphire and diamond carved half hoop bangle.
This piece is a Victorian-era sapphire and diamond bangle bracelet, and it’s a stunning example of the fine craftsmanship ty...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Second Century AD Ancient Roman Red Jasper Intaglio Of Minerva Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicted to the front is Minerva, the goddess of war and wisdom. She is shown standing and facing right, draped in a voluminous peplos. Her attributes are finely carved on the stone:...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Imperial Guilloche Enamel Gilt Egg Locket Pendant, Workmaster August Holmström
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present an exquisite antique medallion by the renowned jeweler August Holmström in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire, in the late 19th century/early 20th century.
Aug...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Blue Enamel Star Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1880
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
This exquisite Victorian locket, crafted from 15ct yellow gold, is a stunning example of ti...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Diamond Pave Ring of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique, Victorian era ring dating to 1890 featuring three old European cut diamonds and 16 rose cut diamonds set in 10k yellow gold.
The face of the ring measures 0.3 inches b...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Bochic Curated Antique Roman Ring From Afghanistan 18k Solid Gold & Old Agate
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated Antique Roman Seal Ring From Afghanistan 18k Solid Gold & Old Agate
This is the kind of ring you see in a Museum
Roman Solid Gold Ring ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Cloisonne Enamel Egg Pendant by Ivan Khlebnikov
Located in Chesterland, OH
This workmaster Ivan Khlebnikov gilt cloisonne enamel egg pendant is a unique piece that echoes the style craftsmanship of Medieval Russia. Crafted in the 19th century in the Russian...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch
19th Century
Featuring superb granulation and wire...
Category
19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Saphiret Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Highly Unusual Victorian Gold Saphiret Solitaire Ring from the late 19th Century set in 14k gold. High crown setting on main saphiret crystal stone. Unusual to find this color change...
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Ring wth rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k yellow gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with platinum ring set with rose diamonds up to 1.00ct – G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 – EU 17.5(55)
detailed description:
The top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide and ...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Classical Revival Ring of Pan and Bacchante
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Artfully sculpted with exquisite attention to detail, this striking Classical Revival ring depicts Pan, the mischievous god of the wild, and a Bacchante.
Pan is depicted with the up...
Category
1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Carved Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian five-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piec...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl and Diamond Flower Head, Snake Brooch. Circa 1890–1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Pearl and Diamond Snake Brooch. Victorian Serpent Brooch Circa. 890–1910
This exquisite antique brooch features a sensuous snake motif wrapped around a slender gold bar, cul...
Category
1890s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Garnet Opal 15ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This richly detailed Victorian garnet and opal ring is a captivating example of 19th-century (c. 1860s–1880s) sentiment and craftsmanship. Set in warm 15ct yellow gold (unmarked but...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Opal, 15k Gold
Large Antique Neoclassical Flemish Heart Diamond Silver Topped 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Flemish heart, Vlaams hart, Coeur de Liege, Coeur Flamand
Rare, large scale, signed Neoclassical period diamond, silver topped gold heart with love troph...
Category
19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Victorian Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 14K Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant from the late 19th Century. Beautifully modeled conjoined dragons/gargoyles sit atop 3 long Mississippi Pearl tooth pearls. Late 19th Ce...
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian marquise/navette-shaped ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, and adorned with a fantastic arrangement o...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr
Located in SE
Old pendant with a large natural claw set Aquamarine surrounded with Diamonds halo. Likely German hand- made, ca. 19th cent.
Silver clusters on solid 14K Green Gold. Measures : 31 m...
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1850s European Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
This stunning antique Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster ring is crafted from 15ct gold and features a beautiful, ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Aquamarine and Diamond ring, 18k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by this exquisite antique Aquamarine and Diamond ring.
Crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold it features a stunning cushion Aquamarine stone with an appr...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque 2.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold/Silver Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18Kt rose Gold and silver Ruby and Diamond ring.
The cluster style ring is centered with an approximately 2.00 carats stunning oval natural emerald, accented by an halo of sp...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique Moonstone and Diamond Ring of Silver Topped 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique filigree ring (circa 1890) features three orthoclase moonstones with rose cut diamonds, mounted in silver topped 14k gold.
The face of the ring measures 0.9 inches by 0...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver
English Aesthetic Sterling Silver Double Albert Watch Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Double Albert watch chain.
In sterling silver.
With shaped book chain and fancy openwork links.
With a T-bar to the center and dog clips terminals.
Wearable as a c...
Category
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Faith, Hope, and Charity Locket of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique, 14k gold locket (circa 1880) features a blue enamel cross, heart, and anchor representing faith, hope and charity. There is a glass compartment on the reverse that can ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Vintage” Solid 18K Gold Lion Bangle, Original, Origin Afghanistan
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage” Solid 18K Gold LionBangle, Original, Origin Afghanistan
open and close hinge and safety locks
71 Grams 18K Gold
This Vintage Antic Bracelet is Set in 18K Gold an...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Anglo-Indian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
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 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.