Jewelry & Watches
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Swiss Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Other, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 10k Gold
15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 9k Gold
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1760s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rose Gold, 15k Gold
15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
16th Century English Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Brown Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, 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 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.