Jewelry
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Singaporean Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Turquoise, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry
Coral, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
1860s American High Victorian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Silver, Gold
19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
1790s European Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Ukrainian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Coral
19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Antique Jewelry
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1870s European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 10k Gold
19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
1890s Antique Jewelry
18k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century Italian Antique Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, 15k Gold
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, 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 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.