Jewelry
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Agate, Gold
1670s Danish Baroque Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s European Empire Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
18k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Agate, Gold, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1800s Belgian George III Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Jewelry
Silver, Vermeil
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century British Renaissance Antique Jewelry
Gold, 22k Gold
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Silver
1790s European Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Ukrainian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry
10k Gold
19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Gold
Late 19th Century Burmese Retro Antique Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Jewelry
Gold, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Jasper, Gold, 22k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry
Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 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.