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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 1900s
French 1950s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twill-Knit Mesh Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle and rhinoceros heads hallmarks.
An important and supple vintage bracelet, it is formed of a flat mesh like a twill over its entire length. The...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled orchid flower brooch.
A beautiful three-dimensional antique piece created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This pendant-brooch is a r...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
Longines Calatrava 14K Yellow Gold Scroll Lugs
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful 1950's Longines 14K gold Calatrava with ornate scroll lugs. The gold case measures 29mm in diameter.
The silver dial has Arabic indices and a seconds sub dial. T...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
French 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Falling Braided Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros and eagle heads hallmarks.
Elegant vintage gold necklace featuring a mesh of interwoven gold wires. The clasp is ratchet with 8 safety ca...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in good condition with a clean plastic crystal. The movement is working, 15 jewels, an...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Erwin Reu Co. Mid-Century 2.03 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass-style ring terminating with a fanning plume and foliate with clustered sapphires and diamonds
Sapphires are round cut and weigh approximately 0.82 carat total - prong set
One ...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 1950's Finely Carved Pinkish White Coral Silver Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Vintage Finely Carved Pinkish White Coral Brooch
is depicting a profile of a young lady,
incredibly detailed,
within a 925 Sterling Silver finely detailed decorative borde...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Marcasite, Silver
Vine Leaf antique brooch 18K gold silver Victorian era jewelry special person
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique brooch in shape of a grape leaf with a branch of a vine
18K gold and blackened silver with 105 old-cut diamonds
diamonds weight - 3.5 carats
brooch measurements - 0.94 x 1.3 ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Bloodstone "Lion" Seal Pinky Signet Intaglio Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This gold Seal Signet ring is rare & sought-after,
dating to Edwardian era,
yet it’s in beautiful condition
This ring is intaglio – a technique that dates back to antiquity,
...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Other, 15k Gold
Omega Seamaster Reference 14363 Vintage Scarab Lugs Gold Top
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Since its introduction in 1948, the Seamaster has been a pillar of the Omega brand. In the collection's 76-year history, Seamasters have been manufactured in many different iteration...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Gold Foliate Multi-Strand Vintage Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of three strands of round pearl beads with white gold foliate and diamond motif stations
Pearls range in size from 6.0 to 7.0 mm - cream to pink in color with strong iride...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 rows of movable Bracelet with gems and colorful glass stones, gold plated
Located in Stuttgart, DE
3 rows of movable bracelets with gems and colorful glass stones. Gold plated, 1950s with Gems and colorful glass stones.
I think it is modeled after the original ones made of real ...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Retro Art Deco Platinum Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Retro Art Deco Platinum Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Bracelet. This gorgeous vintage estate old European diamond bracelet is crafted in platinum and yellow gold. Th...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Jos Boillat Tri Color 18K Gold Manual Wind Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Jos Boillat tri color 18K gold cocktail watch. This watch measures 17mm by 11mm and wears larger due to its ornate case and bracelet design. The watch is powered ...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.3 grams.
Totally is diamond about 1.80 carat.
The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3.
Acid tested to be 8k real gold.
Box is not included.
...
Category
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1900s Ottoman 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Moon Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 1.3 grams.
Totally is diamond about 0.20 carat.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Acid tested to be 10k real gold.
Totally i...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Vintage 20.24 CTW Imperial Topaz No Heat Ceylon Sapphire 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut imperial topaz weighing approximately 17.64 carats total
Natural and transparent light pink in color - set with tab prongs in basket
Flanked by shield cut ...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 6.87Ct Diamond and Platinum Cornucopia Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950s 6.87 carat diamond and platinum cornucopia brooch; part of our diverse diamond brooches collection.
This stunning, fine and impressive ...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Sweet Turn Of The Century Enamel Pearl and 10Kt Pin
Located in Wheaton, IL
Attractive circa 1900 lady's 10kt yellow gold, blue enamel and pearl "Forget Me Not" Flower sentimental petite size scatter pin in great condition. What a wonderful little pin. Just ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold and Silver set with Diamond and Ruby
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold and Silver set with Diamond and Ruby
This antique turtle pin brooch is highly collectible. Its shell comprises of a a mabe pearl set into ye...
Category
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Russian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Russian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch
The brooch is set with rose-cut diamonds, suspending diamond briolette drops, and a important GIA certified natural pearl...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Three Stone Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.28 carat.
The diamond is has H color and vs clarity.
Ring size is US 6.9 (We offer free resizing)
We can make a...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold
Mappin & Webb 18kt. gold Cultured South Sea Pearl and diamond cluster
Located in Braintree, GB
Mappin & Webb 18kt. white gold Cultured South Sea Pearl cluster surrounded by round brilliant diamonds.
Made in England, London, 1956
Maker: Mappin & Webb
Fully hallmarked.
Dimens...
Category
1950s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.1 grams.
Totally is diamond about 0.30 carat.
The diamond is H-I-J color s1 clarity.
Totally is emerald 0.20 carat.
Ring size is US 7 (We o...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold
1950 Sterling Silver Matchbox Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 1940s Sterling Silver Engraved Matchbox Pendant, a delightful fusion of function and style. Crafted from sterling silver, this pendant not only serves as a ...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Peridot Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Festoon Antique Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable link chain featuring a swagged station centering a cushion cut peridot
Weighing approximately 1.94 carats - transparent medium yellowish-green in color
Prong set...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold & Diamond Necklace
A yellow gold necklace with nine pave square motif designs.
Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Approximate Measurements: 13 inches
5 inches diam...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantastic Sultan brooch by HAR decorated with red enamel and rhinestons 1950's
By Har Jewelry
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Fantastic Sutan brooch with red turban decorated with jewels and pearls!
It was designed by Har Jewelry company NY in the 1950/1960s
Dimension
Height 5 cm - width 3.5 cm - dept...
Category
1950s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-Century 0.94 CTW Diamond Platinum Seven Stone Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat
I color with VS2 clarity - prong set in pierced geometric basket
Flanked by cathedral shoulders bezel set wit...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.26 CTW Diamond Platinum Swirling Marquise Vintage Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a marquise cut diamond weighing approximately 0.72 carat - H color with VS2 clarity
Tab set with a recessed pierced swirl motif surround bead and bar set with diamonds
Tran...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1900s Diamond Ruby and Green Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Gordon Highlanders Cap
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.23 carat diamond, 0.07 carat ruby and 0.03 green sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set Gordon Highlanders Bydand cap badge...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Colombian emerald and diamond earrings, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond earrings. A matching pair, each set to centre with one octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with insignificant indications of clarity enhance...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold Tri-Coler Mesh Textured Wide Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1960s 18K solid yellow rose and white gold interlaced illusion pattern engraved wide Bracelet with Hidden built-in catch and double side lock safety. The bracelet measures 7....
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mid-Century 4.54 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a looping ribbon motif centering prong set emerald cut emeralds
Weighing approximately 1.90 carats total - transparent saturated bright green
With calibré cut emeralds bezel and channel set throughout ribbon motif
Well matched to center and weighing approximately 0.78 carat total
With old European...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Gold And Silver Lobster Tie Pin, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A Victorian lobster tie pin, hat pin or stick pin, with the body of the lobster carved from a single piece of garnet, with rose-cut diamonds set in the claws head and tail fins, with...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Silver
2.18 carats sapphire and diamonds ring from 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: 1 cushion sapphire of 2.18 cts and 10 old cut diamonds of 1.90cts
Material: Platinum
Dimensions: 1.7cm x 1.5cm
Weight: 3.3g
Period: 1950
Size: 54 (free sizing).
Certificate
R...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamaond Decorated Pretty Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.70 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity.
Box is not included.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Art Deco style ring with diamonds of 1.75 carats and sapphires
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: 33 diamonds: 1.75cts, 12 calibrated sapphires: 0.60ct
Material: Platinum
Dimensions: 2.3cm x 1.5cm
Weight: 6g
Period: Art Deco style
Size: 57 (free sizing)
Certificate
Ref. :...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 0.85Ct Sapphire and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections.
This fine and impressive a...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.85ct Sapphire and 0.62ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian 0.85 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.62 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold marquise ring; part of our antique sapphire jewellery...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Half Hoop Ring in Platinum & 18K White Gold, c1950's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of elegant, timeless & easy-to-wear design,
this half hoop band is Retro,
dating back to 1950's
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Prong set with 4 Princess Cut Natural Colombian Emeralds
of superb & vibrant ...
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Rousselet Golden Metal Earrings Decorated with Multicolored Glass Beads
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Golden metal earrings decorated with multicolored glass beads
Additional information:
Dimensions: 2 W x 3 H cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref number: BO60
Category
1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Vintage 14KT Yelllow Gold Cobalt Blue Guilloche Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful hinged bangle bracelet dates from the 1950s. It is crafted from 14KT yellow gold with cobalt blue guilloche detailing and features approximately .70CT high crown rose-...
Category
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
Vintage Diamond And Platinum Ring, 0.81 Carats F VS2, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond ring, set with a 0.81ct baguette-cut diamond, accompanied by GCS certificate 5783-622, stating that the colour is F and the clarity is VS2. The centre stone is flan...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Star Ruby Diamond and Platinum Dress-Set, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co., vintage, ruby and diamond dress-set, comprising of a pair of cufflinks and three dress studs, each set with an oval cabochon star ruby, in the centre of platinum squ...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
Antique Opal and Diamond Brooch, Silver Upon Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique opal and diamond brooch, with a claw set buff top cut opal, with predominantly red play of colour, mounted in gold, with silver claws, with four groups of three old-cut di...
Category
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Victorian 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is diamond 0.10 ct.
Totally is emerald about 0.40 ct.
Ring size is US 8.2 (We offer free resizing)
We can make any size.
Box is included.
Please ...
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Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Retro Everlove 14K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Everlove 14K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6. This beautiful retro wedding band is crafted in 14k white gold. The band is engraved around the entire...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Gold
Antique Edwardian English 15K Rose Gold Horse-Racing Scenes Handmade Cufflinks
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Designed as chain link cufflinks,
featuring 2 beautifully detailed horse-racing scenes
hand-painted in enamel,
this piece is antique,
dating back to Edwardian era
Finely crafted ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 15k Gold
1950s Platinum Blue Sapphire and Diamond Mid Century Retro Non-Pierced Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This midway retro pair of 1950s platinum and diamond earrings starring medium blue sapphires provide a secure and comfortable fit f...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Raymond Yard Retro Diamond Ruby Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro classic 14k gold flower brooch by Raymond Yard, set with vibrant rubies and approx. 0.65ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1.5". Hallmarked 1...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Blister Pearl and 1.90 Carat Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 1.90 carat diamond and blister pearl, platinum and 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rollo Link Long Antique Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a rollo link style chain
Comprised of tri-split grooved links
With twisted rope motif middle links
Completed by a fluted fob-style lobster clasp closure
Stamped for 14 ...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1908 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Horse Antique Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as green gold link style cufflinks terminating with round faces centering raised cameos
Depicting portraits of highly rendered yellow gold horses
With a textured background...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 0.82 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Three Stone Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.62 carat - H color with SI1 clarity. Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head and flanked by marquise cut diamonds. Weighing...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1950
Located in Montreal, QC
Jaeger LeCoultre stainless steel wristwatch circa 1950 medium size case 30mm. Acrylic crystal manual wind movement. Original two-tone antique salmon colour dial, wear visible. Leather bracelet, 17 jewels. In good working order, accuracy is not guaranteed for a used watch.
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 0.60 Carats Total Round Diamond and Red Enamel Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a vintage and beautiful brooch set in a red enamel leaf-like design and surrounded by 44 brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.60 carats total, F-G color and VS-SI in clarit...
Category
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Solitair Diamond Engagement Ring Old European Cut 18k Gold
Located in Rome, IT
This is a classic vintage engagement ring.
Is a beautiful and an authentic Tiffany & Co. ring from the mid century era.
The ring featuring a high quality old European cut diamond, t...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
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