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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 18th Century
Period: 1940s
Antique Georgian 19th Century Portuguese Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in gold and silver, rivers and crescents with antique foiled diamonds in the cascades of these graceful chandelier earrings from 1790 . These are d...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Hattie Carnegie Large "Gold" Coin Brooch, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Large brooch shaped as a gold nugget coin.
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1940s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

10kt Solid Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 8 This unique hand made ring is set with a genuine Hematite Stone that is hand carved by m...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 22mm MOVEME...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Silver Reliquary Locket Pendant, Inri, Mourning, Religious
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique silver reliquary locket pendant. To the front of the locket there is a naively engraved image of Jesus crucified on th...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen & Wendel Denmark Acorn Sterling 2pc Fish Serving Set #14715
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver 2pc fish serving set in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen. The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between Georg Jensen and designer Johan Ronde....
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1940s Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Trio Clover Motif Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.5 Step back in time with this exquisite antique ring featuring a captivating trio of Old Mine Cut diamonds set in a charming clover motif. Crafted in luxurious 14 karat...
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18th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 1760 Sentimental Rose Cut Diamond Ring Silver Gold Pansy Engraving
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sentimental diamond ring was created in the 18th century. Five old cut diamond roses are mounted in silver onto a gold ring engraved at the back. Each diamond is engraved on its...
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1760s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Scarce Antique 18th Century Mughal 5ct Colombian Emerald Gold Ring Certified
Located in London, GB
A scarce late 18th century high-karat gold and emerald ring, circa 1780. This superb gold ring is set with a large faceted natural emerald gemstone, approximately 5cts in weight. T...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Vintage GIA Ocean Blue 16.83cts Aquamarine Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning vintage ring circa 1950 chic ring to own! An Elegant Vintage Retro ring with very Fine Antique Oval Shape Aquamarine in ocean blue color GIA certified measuring: 23.35m...
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1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

1948 Vintage Ring 7ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 9.2g
Located in SE
Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring in solid 18K White Gold. Fine emerald /step cut natural Blue Aquamarine measuring about 12.85 mm x 8.86 mm x 7.15 mm deep / ca.7ct The stone is of vivi...
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1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.01ct Round Cut Natural Emerald Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A timeless vintage French emerald ring showcasing a 2.01-carat round-cut natural emerald, delicately cradled in prongs within a square bezel. The 18k white gold mounting boasts intri...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Aquamarine Ring in 18K White Gold with Filigree, approx 2.19 carats
Located in Danvers, MA
Elegant flower blossoms and unusually pretty filigree. set off the lovely Aquamarine in this ring. While Edwardian to Art Deco in style, I believe it was likely made later, from the...
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1940s American Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

Retro 1940's Pendant of Jesus and Mary
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Gold and Enamel Religious Medal of Jesus and Mary (#2077dbs) An intricate religious medal in enamel and 10 kt Gold shows Mary holding baby Jesus painted on one side and Jesus o...
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1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Art Deco Retro 1940 Swirl Ring In Solid 14Kt White Gold With Four White Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco-retro ring with European diamonds. Very elegant swirl ring, created in America during the late art deco and retro periods, back in the 1940. This beautiful ring has been...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Intaglio Seal Silver Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signet ring. In solid silver. Bezel-set with an antique 18th Century Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt stoneware intaglio seal. The intaglio depicts Harpocrates stand...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A small, George III period, sterling silver creamer by London silversmith Robert Hennel I, with period monogram. The creamer features an intricate monogram under the lip which is lik...
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18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black ...
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1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip
Located in New York, NY
Large and unusual DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip from the 1940's. Gilt metal with pink lucite scored caps in a retro acorn design. Pave crystal detailing along spine and within pierc...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Retro Gold Link Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro gold link necklace circa 1940. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: delicate scallop-shaped motifs give this vintage necklace an airy and feminine look that ...
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1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18th Century Enamel Bonbonnière Form Of Love Birds Museum Piece Patch Box Snuff
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Enamel on Copper Bonbonnière, Patch Box or Snuff Box in the form of Love Birds. The extraordinary bird form box is from the collection of the Indianapolis M...
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18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Patek Philippe Ref 96 Calatrava Vintage 1945 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1945 Patek Philippe Reference 96 Calatrava Wrist Watch, 31 M.M. diameter x 7.5 M.M. thick 3 piece case. 18 Jewel Nickle Lever Mechanical, Manual wind movement, mint condition Silver Satin dial with Raised Gold markers and a sub seconds hand, Patek Logo Crown. New Black Croco Grain Leather Strap. Comes with a Copy of the Patek Philippe Archives Extract document and a 1970s receipt of servicing. An excellent clean example with mint dial of the Patek 96...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch with sa...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Tank Ring
Located in London, GB
A French platinum and diamond ring with an asymmetric design and geometric form set with one emerald cut diamond weighing approximately 0.85 carats with F-G colour and SI2-P1 clarity...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Eisenberg & Sons Carnelian Carved Plaque & Pearl Collar 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and breath-taking vintage Eisenberg carved plaque necklace from the 1940s. Featuring a splendid five lustrous strands of graduated glass pearl...
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1940s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

1940s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique european cut diamond filigree ring. The center is approx. .75ct, has G-H color and SI clarity. It is surrounded by 20 single cut r...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Vintage 1.00ctw Five Stone Diamond Band in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage circa 1940's Tiffany & Company five stone diamond band in platinum. This band features five round brilliant cut diamonds of F/G color, VS1 clarity, and with a total weight ...
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1940s Post-War Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Vacheron Constantin 18Kt. Yellow Gold with Breguet Style Engraved Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 46mm Length X 38mm Diamete...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

GCS Certified Natural Myanmar/ Burmese Ruby 2.3 ct & Diamond Ring, Vintage 1950s
Located in London, GB
Centering blazing red ruby and from it’s four-corner, design as rubies blast out with diamonds. Handmade ring Circa 1950's, excellent quality craftsmanship set in platinum. This ult...
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1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, dating from the late 18th century (1780). A set of sparkling flat rose-cut diamonds decorates each earring along with sixteen vibrant step-cut green emeralds. They range in value from 0.15ct (6 emeralds) to 1.20ct (8 emeralds), and total approximately 10ct in both. The galleries have ornate detailing and are fitted with three droppers at the bottom with a hinge in the center to allow them to swing and dance freely. The earrings preserve its original clip hooks and are divided into three bodies, the upper one can be separated and worn independently. Size: Height 80mm (78mm inc. hooks) x Width 23mm x Depth 5.5mm. Metal: Silver/ 18ct Gold (Tested) Stones: Emeralds (Major 6.46mmx 5.38mm, approx. 1.20ct each - 10 carats total), Diamonds (approx. 4ct total). Weight: 43.21g Modern Spain, Portugal and parts of France were once part of the Iberian peninsula- Please note that the earrings are in original condition with the original fittings. Sometimes these earrings are referred as Catalan as they were mainly made in the region at the late 18 cent. Spanish jewellery benefited from the Colombian emerald mines abundant supply by the end of the 18 century. During the eighteenth century, Spain controlled the gold and emerald mines of Colombia and Peru. This wealth of resources resulted in exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings, etc. were plentiful at the court of Spain. A long gold earring...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1940s massive 18 karat yellow gold mariner rope anchor chain bracelet
Located in Malmö, SE
This is massive nautical bracelet holds its own. It incorporates the ships hefty ropes with the steady large anchor chain. French gold marks for 18 karat. Illegible maker's mark, but...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold charms are 14k and 10k gold mix of both ...
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1940s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMEN...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Floral Bracelet Hidden Wrist Watch w Diamond Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A unique diamond and gold filigree charm covers the face of the hidden timepiece on this unique circa 1940's heirloom bracelet watch. Rich in style, it...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.05 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring by Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 4.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring by Cartier NY, composed of platinum. Featuring a 4.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond, GIA certified I color/VS2 ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18th Century Emerald 18K Gold Iberian Cross Pendant, Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent antique 18th century gold and emerald Iberian pendant. This pendant is truly a piece of history and made in Cordoba, during the late 18th...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Nels from Pink Granite Silver Cufflinks
Located in Houston, TX
Retro Nels From cufflinks composed of sterling silver and pink granite. Danish, circa 1940.
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1940s Danish Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Ring with A Secret Compartment
Located in Firenze, IT
A beautiful and rare antique ring with a secret compartment. Charming enamel ring, with a concealed compartment for keepsakes and brimming with e...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Chandelier Torpedo Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent example of history, these long beautifully granulated chandelier earrings are set with amethysts from early c. 1790 and were made in the United Kingdom. They are light on the ear and completely original other than the shepherd hooks which are easier to insert rather than the back to front hooks.. Antique earrings are dear and rare to find in original condition, as many have lost the top section. These earrings superb quality, decorated with tiny orbs of gold ( granulation) applied on the long stem part. Father time knows how granulation adhered without glue or solder. The top and lowest section are engraved in repousse, the method of engraving where the gold sheet is pushed out into a design from the back creating volume and dimension. Floral designs cover the bottom inch of the earrings. The magical secret of Pinchbeck is that no expertise was spared in its creation, rather it took a master of alchemy and ingenuity to create the gold metal formula. Pinchbeck was that alchemist. He was a British Watchmaker. He concentrated on making the first fine gold metal that was not actually gold but became as valuable. He and his son were the only living to know the formula, a marvelous gold metal that never tarnishes, is a comfortable weight and is strong and durable. It became sought after by royalty and jewelry lovers throughout the world. Made only for a short period, it is valuable, desirable and precious. Later gold filled and gold plated jewelry does not match the beauty. Pinchbeck jewelry...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Pinchbeck

Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco / Reference 2494 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 D...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring. This cute Victorian ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and has an old m...
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

1945 Dos Pesos coin, crafted from 22ct gold, is mounted on a 9ct gold ring shank
Located in Braintree, GB
The 1945 Dos Pesos coin, crafted from 22ct gold, is mounted on a 9ct gold ring shank, hallmarked accordingly. The coin's authenticity as 22kt gold has been confirmed through X-ray te...
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1940s Mexican Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Gold

Gold necklace with garnets, Italy, first half of the 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The gold necklace with garnets comes from Italy, from Venice, around 1940. Made of 14-carat yellow gold, studded with oval garnets with a total weight of approx. 1.00 ct. The neckl...
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1940s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Reja Sterling Art Deco Enamel Frog
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
Charming, collectible Reja Sterling Art Deco Enamel Frog from the 1940's with original enamel. 1940's USA. 1.5" x 1".
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Former marquis' navette ring, France, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful French marquise ring. Made of 18-carat yellow gold and white gold elements, studded with diamonds and subtle blue sapphires set in an elongated, openwork form. Origin: Fra...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Synthetic Spinel 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Synthetic Spinel 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one oval brilliant cut synthetic spinel weighing approximately 0.80 carat. Accented by one single and three old European cu...
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1940s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back si...
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1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

14K Solid Yellow Gold 22K 2.5 Pesos Gold Coin 1.5 Inch Dangling Wire Earrings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Solid Yellow Gold 22K 2.5 Pesos Gold Coin 1.5 Inch Dangling Wire Earrings Weighting 5.8 gram Hanging 1.5 inch hanging 'from ear lobe' Vintage jewelry 1945 doseMidios 15.5 mm coin
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

14K Solid Yellow Gold 22K 2.5 Pesos Gold Coin 1.25 Inch Dangling Wire Earrings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Solid Yellow Gold 22K 2.5 Pesos Gold Coin 1.25 Inch Dangling Wire Earrings Weighting 6.0 gram Hanging 1.25 inch hanging 'from ear lobe' Vintage jewelry 1945 doseMidios 15.5 mm coin
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Sterling Modernist Clamper Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Modernist Clamper from the 1940's. Handmade with 4 wires and handmade ball motifs. The largest ball clamps around the arc of the other 4. Measures 2" high. Band .25". Interi...
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1940s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage GEORG JENSEN Sterling Silver Floral Bracelet Circa 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Georg Jensen bracelet, a sterling silver masterpiece featuring six exquisite floral motif sections with a slide hook lock mechanism. Georg Jensen's renowned craftsmanship shi...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Midcentury 18ct Gold 2.7ct Emerald and 3.2ct Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A magnificent mid century 18ct gold round emerald and old cut diamond cluster ring dating from the middle of the 20th century, circa 1940. This s...
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1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Antique 18k Spanish Gold Red Garnet Pendant Earrings 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique 18k Spanish gold and garnet pendant earrings 18th century Steeped in the rich heritage of Spanish craftsmanship, these exquisite antique gold garnet earrings embody the esse...
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Late 18th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Butterscotch and Brown Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
This incredible Mississippi Swamp marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with deep geometric carving. Its bold and beautiful design displays stripes all...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer BubbleBack 14K Yellow Gold Dial Ref. #3131
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer BubbleBack 14K Yellow Gold Dial Ref. #3131 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being ...
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1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow 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 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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