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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1930s
Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Celestial Star Bracelet In 15Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Etruscan Revival celestial star bracelet. Very rare bracelet of a celestial star highly decorated, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 187...
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1870s English Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Celestial Star Ring In 15Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Etruscan Revival celestial star ring. Exceptional highly decorated ring of a celestial star, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 1870. Thi...
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1870s English Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold

Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian enameled celestial ring. Beautiful celestial ring, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 1880. This gorgeous colorful ring has been carefull...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Byzantine Revival 1850 Enameled Polychrome Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Byzantine revival enameled Christian Cross Fabulous antique cross, created in Europe in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1850. This exceptional rare cross has been crafted with...
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1830s Italian Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Renaissance Revival 1880 Sword Jabot In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance Revival sword jabot-brooch. An exceptional and very rare jabot type brooch, created in England during the Victorian era, back in the 1880. This piece is fantastic and ha...
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1880s English Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian era in the late 19th century, circa 1870. This piece wa...
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Antique Georgian Era English Foiled Flat Cut Garnet 15K Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique early 19th century glowing garnet rivière bracelet, made in Georgian England, circa 1800-1820. The bracelet is crafted in 15K gold ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Exquisite 19th Century Austrian Handpainted Royal Vienna Portrait Vase Urn
Located in New York, NY
The Following Pieces we are Offering is a Magnificent Royal Vienna Austrian Porcelain Centerpiece Urn Vase with Handels. Vase has 6 small raised gilted flowers with Portraits of a Be...
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Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Antique 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Candelabra
Located in Portland, GB
A very finely cast two-scone French candelabra executed in gilt bronze & porcelain, circa 19th century. Candelabra is decorated with cobalt blue porcelain with a gold mark on three...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Locket Pendant Carved Bog Oak Fern Leaves Metal Glas
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Locket pendant was carved out of bog oak in 1860 ca. It has a good size, the naturalistic carving is very fine and in high relief. Bog oak is fossilised wood...
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1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Holy Water Font with Lady of Guadalupe and Angel in Green Alabaster and Agate
Located in Bilbao, ES
1920´s Holy Water Font with Lady of Guadalupe and angel in light green alabaster and agate with a beautiful translucent quality and the many colors that can be achieved from this special stone...
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Late 19th Century Mexican Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate

Antique Victorian Mourning Pendant Brooch, 9k Yellow Gold, Onyx and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Victorian mourning pendant brooch, a beautifully made piece that is full of sentiment. It is an oval shaped brooch in 9k...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Buttons Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These wonderful silver buttons are strung onto a black cotton string to make up a bracelet. The buttons were hand crafted in the second quarter of the ...
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1820s Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Silver

Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Cruet Set by Richards & Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian cruet set. Made George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown of London, England. Comprising of a sterling silver stand w...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Polo Locket Necklace Blue Enamel Art Deco Polo Mallet Ball
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Art Deco - Victorian Polo Motif Locket Pendant Necklace with images of Polo including the mallet and ball in Royal Blue Enamel over a Gold Filled repousse engraved locket. How rare to find a Polo motif locket. The wonderful blue enamel sets off the Polo Mallets...
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19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Gold-filled, Enamel

1840 Silver Retrò Salt and Pepper English Set in Silver
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Buyer will be in charge of these cu...
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1840s British Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Silver

Antique Box Hand Painted Portrait Miniature French Lady in Hat
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful dresser box with a hand painted portrait miniature of a woman in her hat. The miniature is beautifully done wihth a lovely face, gorgeous hat and stunning diaphanous dress. The quality of the painting is superb. She has stunningly beautiful eyes, the hair has extraordinary detail, and the face is truly magnificent! I believe the box dates to the later portion of the 19th Century. The portrait is covered with perspex or similar material. The portrait is 2 inches (52mm) in diameter. The portrait is set in the top of a gorgeous box - just a very special wonderful portrait miniature box...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Bird Diamond Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
A stunning diamond brooch in a bird design. 1.14 carat of single cut pave diamonds; 4.67 grams of silver. An easy brooch fastening mechanism. 4.5 cm ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Bird Diamond Brooch
Bird Diamond Brooch
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Diamond and Emerald Peacock Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
This piece would be made on order. It will take approximately 4-5 weeks to deliver from date of order. Please note that there could be slight variations in final stone content and ca...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Silver

Pair of Elkington & Co Neoclassical Revival Silver Plated Five-Light Candelabra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Victorian Neoclassical Revival silver plated candelabra by Elkington & Co. Each candelabrum has a fluted column that rests on three paw feet that also support anthemi...
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19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Cannetille Bangle Bracelet, Netherlands
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Late 19th Century bracelet is made of sterling silver. The gorgeous bracelet has a rope design on its band and set with large knots, the so-called spiders. The round body in the center surrounded by its legs. The front of the bracelet is embellished with cannetille and silver round cannetille work. The bracelet is hinged and closes with a blind bin lock, equipped with a safety chain. These types of jewels represent a varied and rich historical Dutch cultural heritage, worn by women in some parts of the Netherlands and are still worn. The bracelet is in good condition with normal surface wear from previous use. The large center knot is dented. Marked, 925 and Old Sword...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver 780/00 Pitcher Made in Hanau circa 1900, Handmade, Neo Baroque
Located in Heerlen, NL
A silver Baroque pitcher, Silver content 780/000 (12.5 Lötig) Fully hand-hammered motifs of floral leaves and cartouches with mytholochic figures. (Copy after 16th century pitcher) T...
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Late 19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Silver

French 1930s Art Deco Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Each cufflink consists of two wheat grains of carnelian, held together by a chain. Length: 21.6 mm, width: 5.3 mm, chain length: about 19 mm. Total weight of the jewel: around 3.7 g. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1930s. Our opinion: Original and elegant cufflinks for men...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10k Gold Diamond Ornate Oval Cufflinks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Victorian 10K gold and diamond cufflinks measuring 3/4" by 5/8". In very good vintage condition showing a few small dents to the finding side and n...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

William Spratling Jaguar Bracelet
Located in San Antonio, TX
Sterling Silver link bracelet with Jaguar motif. Signed, and maker’s mark.
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Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a ro...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Antique Gold Eagle Stickpin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian flying eagle stickpin in 18K yellow gold and set with a diamond. It will highlight a lapel with its dramatic bravura. The eagle is 3/4" w...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pearl Granulated Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully granulated pale amethyst and 18 kt gold pendant or brooch that is set with four natural pearls around the center stone. The gems are closed in the back and foiled. The ...
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1820s European George III Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1935 Art Deco Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
A very smart ring from the late Art Deco era with a stepped design in 18 carat rose gold and platinum, set with nine diamonds to the central section. The ar...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Andre Schwob, Retro Gilded Metal and Sapphires Minaudiere, Boucheron Model, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown Beautiful and Rare Andre Schwob Retro Minaudière, Circa 1935. The Model was created by Schwob for Boucheron....
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1930s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Blue Sapphire, Gilt Metal

GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, pearl and sapphire butterfly pendant necklace. GIA certified natural no heat blue sapphire accented with natural peal, genuine ruby and old mine cut diamond accents. White, ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

19th century rock crystal and carved smoky quartz demi-parure
Located in Malmö, SE
his unusual and lovely victorian set of faceted rock crystals and carved smoky quartz was made in the second half of the 19th century. Natural rock crystals are saluted for its way of bending the light into a “pool” of light around the wearer. They are absolutely magical and look fabulous when worn. Rock crystal is the clear transparent variety of quartz (silicon dioxide) and has a MOHS hardness rating of 7. This makes them harder than, say, opal but softer than emerald (7.5) and topaz (8). Featuring two genuine rock crystal briolettes. The beautiful briolettes are pear shaped and faceted. They sparkle beautifully. Truly special heirloom earrings...
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Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

GIA Certified .3 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Gold Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and beautiful late 1800’s 18k yellow gold engagement ring with top gem natural rubies- GIA certified natural and no heat. Two nice old mine cut diamonds. Handmade Victorian ring...
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1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Era 2.59 DTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
These antique diamond earrings were crafted sometime during the Victorian design period (1840-1900). The diamonds are Old Mine cut, measuring approximately 1.30 carats and 1.29 carat...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Newton, MA
This exquisite handmade antique art deco era 1930's diamond platinum bracelet is offered by Alex & Co. The luxurious bracelet at the center features a bezel set marquise diamond weig...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond

Antique Scottish Agate Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Necklace 18kt Gold and Agate. Made in Scotland circa 1820-60's. Measurements: Length 17.12 inches; Size of largest central stone is 1.92 inch (48mm) long x 1.6 inch (40mm) ...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Topaz Pearl Turquoise Black Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing Victorian pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1870. The central stone is topaz (tested by the Assay Office). The piece is adorned with black enamel. The...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Platinum Old Mine-Cut Diamond Cuff Climber Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Platimum bezel set old mine Diamonds ear cuffs are right on trend! Approx 2.40Carat diamonds F-J Color VS2-I1 Original Art Deco redesigned for Contempoary wear.
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Black Heart Pendant Pressed Wood Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian heart pendant was created out of a black pressed wood composite in the 1880's. The design shows an inner heart and a palm leaf surrounded by an outer heart decorated w...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Antique Victorian Aesthetic cross pendant, sterling silver and 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian aesthetic era cross pendant is striking and delicate at the same time. It is a large sized cross pendant crafted in sterling silver with applied yel...
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry & Watches

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9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 in...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18K Gold Signet Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Horse
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Size: 6.5 Weight: 9.6 grams Measurements: 15.5 mm north to south Markings: “750” and a maker’s mark Notes: some surface wear to the intaglio Notes: The antique box shown is for ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Orchid Flower Pendant OMC Diamond Enamel Charm 14K Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU LAVALIERE PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A FLOWER OR ORCHID - SO STUNNING WITH THE MOST SPECTACULAR MULTI-HUED ORANGE, CREAM AND YELLOW DETAILED ENAMEL OF T...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique brooch cameo 14 K gold.
Located in Berlin, BE
AThis antique brooch is a true work of art. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, it boasts a finely detailed cameo depicting the portrait of a young lady with flowing hair. The intricate craf...
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Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Gold

Longines 18Kt. Yellow Gold Men's Wrist Watch, French Hallmarked 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Tonneau Shape CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Caliber 10.85 DIAL / HANDS: Roman Numerals / Blued Ste...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Mutton Fat Jade Earrings Lotus Flowers Vases Gilt Metal Feathers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These rare earrings were handcrafted in China in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. A finely carved pair of vases is cut out of mutton fat jade. The vessels show metal ornam...
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1870s Chinese Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Jade, Gilt Metal

Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enamel Diamond Pansy Yellow Gold Brooch 1930s This Enamel Diamond Pansy Yellow Gold Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with metic...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French ArtDeco BonazStyle BlackRinged EcruResinCabochonBeaded StretchBracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
In the style of Art Deco two-tone galalith beaded stretch bracelets by French Auguste Bonaz, this unsigned chunky ecru cabochon galalith beaded bracelet is linked by a set of tight black cords that are unseen when worn on an arm. The large highly polished beads that remain in excellent condition were hand-carved on each side so that the larger black rings...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Turquoise Half Bead Double Row Rose Gold Link Statement Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Victorian Vintage Show Stopper Turquoise Double Row Gold Bracelet. Hand set with Half Bead Turquoise. Hand crafted with high-quality craftsmanship i...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

5.5 Carats Diamonds Platinum Brooch Unisex, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Magnificent and important 5.5 Carats Diamonds Platinum Brooch. Fine Diamonds with a total approximate weight of 5.5 Carats, G/H color, VS clarity. Probably the last hooray of the ...
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1930s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau 18k Gold & Platinum Enameled Brooch with European Cut Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
Reflecting the distinctive aesthetic of the Art Nouveau movement, this brooch pendant is an artistic celebration of form and craftsmanship. Cast in 18 karat gold and complemented by ...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Zenith 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 25mm MOV...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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White Gold

Fattorini & Sons Silver Keywind with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1880's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Fattorini & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Full Size Keywind METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1880's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key...
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1880s Swiss Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches

Antique Victorian Turquoise Pendant Necklace Brooch 18K Gold Etruscan c.1880
Located in London, GB
(Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us or search for Artisan Antiques on your browser to find our home site whereby we will be delighted to be ...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise

Antique Silver Niello Locket Pendant Necklace Stars Initials A W
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful silver niello locket is suspended from a double row silver foxtail necklace. The foxtail chains terminate in a silver element decorated on both sides with a flower in...
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1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Silver, Niello

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful late 1800's handmade sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. The center gemstone is a natural cabochon sapphire accented by 25 rose and round cut diamonds. There are also 3 ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum,...

Antique Georgian Ring Blue Enamel & Seed Pearl 14K Gold - c.1800
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite antique Georgian ring made c.1800. (Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us or search for Artisan Anti...
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Early 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

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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