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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1980s
Cartier 'Toi Et Moi' Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave By-Pass 'You and Me' Ring Containing One Pear-Shaped Diamond and One Pear-Shaped Emerald. Size - 5 French Assay Marks Signed - Cartier
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Baguette Cut & Princess Cut Diamond 'Fan' Ring Set by MWI Eloquence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 8.00 Ctw. Baguette Cut & Princess Cut Diamond 'Fan' Ring Set by MWI ELOQUENCE. With one ring being composed of platinum and the other of platinum and 18k yellow gold. These t...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.82 CTW Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 0.46 carat - transparent medium green Flush set with beads and accented by a halo surround of prong set old mine cut diamonds ...
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1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18kt yellow gold Pearl Ruby and Emerald cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dating back to around 1810 in England, this 18kt yellow gold cluster ring captures the essence of the Georgian era with its captivating charm. Adorned with emeralds, rubies, and pear...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 1988 Watch Only
Located in London, GB
Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 c.1988 Watch Only Original, working Generation 1 Seiko Chronograph made for the British RAF in 1988. Having been used in ser...
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1980s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Swarovski Vintage 18K Gold Plated Crystal Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Swarovski Vintage 18K Gold Plated Crystal Pendant Necklace is a glamorous piece from the 1980s that combines elegance with the brilliance of Swarovski rhinestones. This chain nec...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362-1
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362 1, Case # 2672712, Mov.# 1240372 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prio...
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1880s Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian era 18K gold coat of arms photo locket pendant lion crown flowers
Located in Versailles, FR
Step back in time with this rare 19th-century locket pendant, a timeless treasure steeped in history and heraldry. Adorned with a beautiful coat of arms featuring two noble lions, a ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.4 grams. Totally is diamond 1.75 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 6.25 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm. This amazing antique Victorian heart pendant charm is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The charm has a lockin...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Golden Metal Articulated Bracelet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated bracelet with red resin cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 17 cm /...
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Emerald and Diamond Sword Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Emerald and Diamond Sword Stick Pin. This gorgeous Victorian stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This incredible pic features...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Pearl and Onyx Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian onyx cross pendant with 18 karat gold harness and pearls / Made in Italy 1870s-1890s
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Opal 14 Karat Rose Gold Nine Stone Antique Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring nine 1.5 mm round opal cabochons bezel set to front Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Bezels are contoured with engraved twist motif surrounds Com...
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1840s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Wide Band Heavy Engraved Circa 1896
Located in Overland Park, KS
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Band Circa 1896 Listed is an antique 18k yellow gold band engraved with initials, date and stamped for 18k gold. This was purchased with other pieces from an...
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1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Gold & Silver Emerald, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Scarab Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of antique yellow gold, silver, emerald, ruby, diamond, and pearl earrings, each comprising two cabochon rubies, one cushion shaped emerald, twelve square shaped emeralds, twe...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rare Vintage Victorian Emerald Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage antique bracelet crafted in 18K gold featuring r natural emeralds. Indulge in the splendour of history with this magnificent bracelet,...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.5ctw Diamond Convertible Cloak Clip Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and yellow gold pin, comprising one-hundred-and-nine old mine cut, old European cut, and rose cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 18 karat yellow gold...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.4 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.25 carat. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 1carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. T...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

9K 375 Two-Tone White & Yellow Gold Half Hoop Intertwined Italian Earrings
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Meticulously crafted in 9K two-tone gold, featuring contrasting matte & polished finish of stylish intertwined motif eye-catching & eternally popular half hoop design measuring...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian natural pearl and 9 karat yellow gold, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set pin brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian b...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Onyx Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of carved onyx surmounts suspending a row of moonstone and onyx drops Onyx surmounts are diamond-shaped cabochons, and drops are spiculum-shaped Measuring 8.5 x 12.0 mm an...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald, Saltwater Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 13.82 carat Colombian emerald, saltwater pearl and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings; part of our diverse Victori...
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1870s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Monete Ancient Coin 18k Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bvlgari Monete Ancient Coin Charm Bracelet is a captivating blend of history and elegance. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, it features f...
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1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Nouveau Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau garnet and pearl pendant necklace. It has been set with a central garnet which is surrounded by multiple seed pearls along with an oval cut garnet drop...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Silver 4.93ctw Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian, diamond, and silver brooch, comprising twenty-three old cut diamonds, graduating in size, set in silver, with a silver pin and fittings. This beautiful brooch is shaped...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 10.8ctw Old Cut Diamond Pendant & Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising one large old mine cut diamond, fifty-two smaller old mine cut diamonds, and fifteen rose cut diamonds, se...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian 15kt. gold and silver Sapphire cluster bangle with natural pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt. gold and silver Sapphire cluster bangle with natural pearl. Made in Europe, Circa 1880s X-Ray has been tested positive for 15kt gold and silver. Clasp hall...
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1880s British Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Victorian 0.70ct Diamond and Pink Sapphire Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This Victorian five stone ring features a stunning combination of old cut diamonds and pink sapphires set in intricately carved 18 carat yellow gold. The central diamond weighs 0.30 ...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire, diamonds and rubies hearts ring in 18k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: 2 Sapphires: 4 cts, diamonds: 1.20 cts and rubies: 0.30 ct Material: 18k yellow gold Weight: 14.3g Period: 1980 Size: 52.5 (free sizing) Certificate Ref. : 25629
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Wedding Band Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 18 karat yellow gold wedding band; part of our diverse antique Victorian rings and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and imp...
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1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 18k yellow gold and diamond geometric dangly earrings
Located in London, GB
These striking Lalaounis earrings are made of 18k yellow gold and are adorned with small round cut diamonds. They are originally clip-on but a pin can easily be added for extra safet...
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1980s Greek Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th century “Icon” painting by hand on wood Of a priest 36X31
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This icon piece shows a priest holding an holy book This piece is made out of wood with hand made drawings in it 19th century
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Early 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches

19th century Crystal Goblet with flowers decorated
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Crystal Goblet from the 19th century Color:Green,Gold This outstanding goblet is made from green emerald crystal and has decoration of golden flowers. Engraving on the lid of the go...
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Early 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Victorian Carved Moonstone Yellow Gold Greek God Hermes Antique Cameo Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion-shaped moonstone tablet measuring 13.0 x 16.5 mm - carved with cameo Depicting a cameo of the Greek god, Hermes wearing a winged helmet and with caduceus Transluc...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Fancy Link Long Chain with Hinged Swivel Bale
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold long guard chain comprised of handmade, interlocking reeded and beaded links, in 15k. England. (French swivel hinged bale in 18k.) Gorgeously subst...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs-s1 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Old Victorian Chain Slide with 4 Seed Pearls and Pink Stone
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Gorgeous slide charm with seed pearls and a pink faceted stone for guard chain, or necklace, or charm bracelet. 0.41” h x 0.39” w x 0.17” d 10.4mm h x 9.9mm w x 4.4mm d 0.02 oz (0.6g)
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Mid-19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm Opaque and saturated robin's egg blue in color - bead set With a halo surround of old European cut diamonds Weighin...
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1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Main stone is 0.70 ct. Totally is diamond 1.40 ct. The diamond is has F-G color vvs clarity. Ring size is us 7 (We can make any size)...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Caliber Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 8.2 grams. Totally about 0.55 ct diamond. Totally ruby about 0.50 ct. The diamond has vs clarity and G-H color. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer fre...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 40mm 2tone Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Watch 16803 Circa 1987
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity. Sa...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Emerald And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.4 grams. Totally is emerald 0.80 ct. Totally is sapphire 1.20 ct. Ring size is US 6 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. Box is n...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage gold tone Trifari brooch, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous gold tone vintage Trifari brooch with blue inserts Dimensions – 5 x 5 cm Signed Condition – very good ........Additional information ........ - Photo might be slightly ...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Diamond 14k Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Two Tone Gold Ring. Featuring 29 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.40 carat, graded near-colorless, VS-SI clarity. Crafted in 14 karat yel...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we a delightful diamond cluster ring. The piece originally dates back to the Victorian period and showcases a chunky old cushion cut diamond at the centre of the face surrounded...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Dior Silvery Metal Clip-on Earrings with Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Silvery metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 4 cm x 2.5 cm Seller Referenc...
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Yves Saint Laurent Clover Bracelet with Green Resin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated bracelet with rhinestones and green resin. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: ...
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Antique Victorian Blister Pearl and 0.42Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, antique Victorian blister pearl and 0.42 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of ou...
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1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

An 18 Carat Gold Cartier Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat golden soft rounded curb link chain, signed and numbered: Cartier, French assay marks and master mark, model Bargame, 1988. weight: 93.3 grams dimensions: 44.5 x 0.9 cm
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Jade & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Jade & Diamond Earrings A pair of yellow gold earrings set with 44 round cut diamonds and 2 cabochon jades Total Approximate Diamond Weight: 2.2 carats Length: 0.88" Back Type: C...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning diamond cluster ring originally dating back to the Victorian period. A fabulously chunky old cushion cut diamond sits slightly risen at the centre of the face...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bulgari Sapphire, Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Bulgari Ring set in a Classic French Style with Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold with two Cabochon-cut Sapphires. Made in Italy, circa 1980. The ring is currently a US size ...
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1980s European Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Wide Engraved Enamel Wedding Bangle Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Wide Engraved Enamel Wedding Bangle Bracelet Set. This beautiful set of Victorian bangles are crafted in 12k yellow gold. The bangle brace...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pair of Sterling Silver Aesthetic Movement Earrings
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A wonderful pair of Aesthetic Movement shepherd's hook earrings crafted from sterling silver. The matched pair feature typical Aesthetic Movement motifs like the combination of natur...
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our seed pearl jewellery collection. This fine and impressive seed pearl necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. This unusual and desirable pendant is embellished with two feature articulated bud style drops, each supporting three suspended pearl terminals. Each bud design is ornamented with five seed pearls, graduating in size dependent on location. The differing length bud drops are suspended via a yellow gold chain, incorporating equidistant seed pearls; the longer chain bears three pearls and the shorter features two pearls. The asymmetrical, Art Nouveau style interlacing design to the apex of the pendant is embellished with thirty-one graduating seed pearls. The feature setting of this Victorian seed pearl necklace is suspended from an 18k yellow gold trace chain via two integrated ring loops. The chain features six further seed pearls and secures to the reverse with a link loop fastening. This impressive and unusual pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive pendant necklace is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this Victorian pearl necklace in gold...
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1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Jabot, 18k, Enamel, Diamond, Eagle Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic Jabot Pin from the mid-19th century. This one is over four inches of incredible 18k yellow gold craftsmanship.
The hilt and accents of the 18k gold jabot are made fro...
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19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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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