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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1990s
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2. Totally is emerald about 0.90 carat. Ring size is US 6 We...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Ceinture Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2502 Brand Cartier Model Ceinture ____________________________________ Date Circa 1980 Gender Unisex / Women Box only ____________________________________ Condition Case - Ex...
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Late 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cabochon Amethyst Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cabochon amethyst and yellow gold flower brooch circa 1960. Love it because it caught your eye and we are here to connect you with b...
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1960s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18 Carat Gold and Steel Bulgari Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A cuff bangle made out of juxtaposed twisted grey steel and 18 carat gold ribbons with gold ends, signed: Bulgari, circa 1980. weight: 20.34 g size: fits a small to medium wrist wid...
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1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Tiffany & Co. 1980 Elsa Peretti Rare Teardrop Ring In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Tear drop ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A vintage teardrop ring, created at the Tiffany Studios in New York city by Elsa Peretti, back in the 1980. Thi...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French 1960 Modernist Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 12.98 Ctw Diamonds & Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
French earrings with turquoises and diamonds. Colorful and refreshing pair of earrings crafted in Paris France in solid white gold of 18 karats, with polished finish. These earrings...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angela Cummings 1991 Studio Twisted Sculptural Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Free form cuff-bracelet designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful sculptural cuff bracelet, created by Angela Cummings at her own goldsmith studio in New York city, back in the 1990. T...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1970 Schlumberger Scalloped Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. An iconic scalloped pair of clips-on earrings, created in New York city by Jean Schlumberger at the Tiffany Studios...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1982 By Paloma Picasso Zig Zag Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Zig Zag earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Geometric pair of drop earrings, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso at the the Tiffany & Co. studios, back in t...
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1990s American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1981 By Elsa Peretti Free Form Hearts Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips on earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. Beautiful everyday pair of clips earrings, created by Elsa Peretti at the Tiffany & Co. Studios, back in the...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co By Elsa Peretti Links Bracelet With Heart In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Links bracelet designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. Beautiful links bracelet created by Elsa Peretti at the Tiffany & Co. Studios in New York, back in the 1981. Th...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jörgen Sandberg 1970 Denmark Aerodynamic Ring In Polished 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural ring designed by Jörgen Sandberg Odense. An exceptional sculptural ring, created in Copenhagen Denmark by the goldsmith and designer Jörgen Sandberg Odense, back in the...
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1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green Dial circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Vintage Italian 18K Gold Infinity Link Textured Woven Statement Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This Italian artistry late 1970 vintage bracelet is made in Heavy 18k yellow gold . It boasts two rows of solid gold infinity links, masterfully woven together with a textured ribbo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Lalaounis Vintage Greek Revival Ruby Gold Lion Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage Iconic Greek Bangle bracelet by famous Greek designer Lalaounis is created in 18k yellow gold. This highly collectible Lalaounis cuff bangle bracelet is centered with 2 ...
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1960s Greek Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

1990s Tanzanite Tourmaline 18K Gold Dome Cushion Edged Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Tanzanite Tourmaline Statement Ring Forged from 18-karat gold, it boasts a magnificent approx 6.00 carat natural Tanzanite at its heart. The cushion-cut gemstone emanates a ...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage 24.70cts Diamond Platinum Floral Flair Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
The splendor of nature's artistry with this luxurious, large floral brooch crafted in solid luxurious platinum. This  fine vintage diamond Brooch Pin was inspired by a floral motif ...
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1960s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate AGL Minor Heat Burma Ruby 36.00cts Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Adorn your wrist with the epitome of luxury: a certified AGL Burma Ruby and Diamond Tennis captivating three-row tennis Bracelet. This 6.75-inch, 14 mm wide bracelet Has an elegant ...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Ring In Platinum With 1.10 Ctw In Diamonds & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian ring designed by Tiffany & Co. Beautiful and rare ring created during the Edwardian period in New York city, by the jewelry makers of Tiffany & Co., back in the 1910. T...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 2.05 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 7.7 We can make any size. Box is n...
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Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Italian 1970 Modernist Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 21.60 Ctw Diamonds And Coral
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian modernist cocktail ring. Fabulous cocktail ring created in Italy back in the 1970's. This modernist ring has been crafted with a solid and bold construction in solid yell...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Double Corals Ring In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Toi et Moi ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A very rare Toi et Moi ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This ring has been...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Louis Fiessler 1970 German Buckle Belt Bracelet In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Buckle belt bracelet designed by Louis Fiessler. An unusual buckle-belt bracelet, created by the famous German goldsmith and designer Louis Fiessler, back in the 1970's. This vintag...
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1970s German Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18 Carat Gold Retro Link Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat warm yellow gold tank bracelet with convex shapes with an invisible box lock and two safety clasps. Period: Retro Weight: 101 grams Length: 20 cm fits a medium to large...
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1930s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Verdura Polka Dot Diamond Turquoise Large Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Large Turquoise stone vintage Polka Dot ring by Verdura. With t27 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .44ct 1 nat...
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20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Modernist 1960 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 15.36 Ctw In Diamonds And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Retro-modernist cocktail ring with gemstones. Fabulous, oversized bombe cocktail ring, created with retro-modernist patterns, back in the 1960. This cocktail ring has been crafted w...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.70 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 7.7 (We offer free resizing) We ca...
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1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fine & V Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 35mm Automatic Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Very Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 Automatic Watch comes with original factory polish – great news for a collector! ~~~ Dating from 1962 (ye...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

10kt Solid Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 8 This unique hand made ring is set with a genuine Hematite Stone that is hand carved by m...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond about 0.70 ct. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.59 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 cla...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has h-ı-j-k color and s1-s2-s3. Totally is sapphire 2 ct. Box is not included. Please co...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Jewel Of Ocean 18K Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Jewel Of Ocean 18K Wedding Band 4.1 grams
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Authentic Estate Onyx Cufflinks 14k Gold & Silver 12.5 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Estate Onyx Cufflinks 14k Gold & Silver 12.5 Grams DY420 Retail: $990.00 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CL...
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1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 5.6 grams. Totally is 0.90 carat natural diamond. The diamond has vs clarity and G color. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Category

1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Anchor Link Bracelet With Toggle Clasp
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A wonderful, chunky, anchor link bracelet with marks for Italian manufacture. The anchor link terminates in a toggle clasp and is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold which is working w...
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20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Watch
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Cartier Santos Watch A Medium Sized 18ct Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Cartier Santos Bracelet Watch. Automatic Movement, Case 35MM, Serial...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.36 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1- clarity. Totally is emerald and Sapphire And Ruby 0.40 ct. Ring s...
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1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro c1960's Australian 4.50ct Opal 9K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of Australian provenance, this ring is crafted in 9K Yellow Gold, centrally set with an Australian Opal Doublet of very unusual triangle shape of impressive 4.50ct (20mm x 14mm a...
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1960s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch. This lovely watch is characterized by its elegant and classic design,...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1939, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed s...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chinese Carved Chloromelanite Dark Green A-Grade Jadeite Bangle Small 50mm ID
Located in Richmond, CA
Chloromelanite, a variety of jadeite known for its rich, dark green color, is a fascinating and valuable material that has been appreciated in Chinese culture for centuries. This har...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade

Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold Large Ancient Greek Coin Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This vintage Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold Pendant is designed as an ancient Greek Coin, depicting Hercules - Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles (who was famous for his...
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1990s Italian Classical Greek Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.90 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for a...
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Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18 karat Gold Vintage Handmade French element Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This style of French ( North African) Necklaces are part and parcel of Many French and North African ( Morocco and Algeria mainly.). They originated in the 1930's and each one is a ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Gold Quilted Big CC Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare vintage chanel clip on drop earrings. Very good vintage condition overall. Comes with its case.
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Piaget 18k lapis diamond wristwatch
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
30mm diameter, with lapis , diamond, 18k white gold
Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7.25 Silver 6.5 - 7 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7.25 Silver 6.5 - 7 mm M355 Please look at the video attached for this item. With the video, you can see the movement of the item and appreciate the faceting and details better. This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl bracelet is made of sterling silver. TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING DETAILS 23 Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl Measurements: 6.5 - 7 mm Length: 7.25 Inches Weight: 12.6 Grams An Akoya Mikimoto pearl bracelet...
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1990s Japanese Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Signet Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold and Turquoise ring. It depicts an oval shaped cabochon Turquoise stone mounted in gold bezel setting. The Turquoise’s width and length is 0.4 and 0.5 inche...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Baume & Mercier Women Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 18K gold Lady’s Baumé & Mercier Watch. It is recognized as an elegant dress watch. It has a manual winding movement. The round dial is made of Tiger Eye and is hallmarked B...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Large Yellow Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
A large finely carved and pierced natural yellow jadeite pendant, featuring a circular medallion, surrounded by scrolling foliage borders (L:22-...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade

Vintage 18k Gold Circa 1980s Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.5 gr. Totally is diamond 0.38 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.38 ct. Ring size is US 5.8 (We offe...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Fine Chinese Pierced Yellow Honey Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade 20-26"
Located in Richmond, CA
A large finely carved natural yellow jadeite pendant, featuring a carved circular bi with a 6 petal flower center medallion, topped with a coin,...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade

20" Fine Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Shouxing Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
Beaded Necklace Overall Length: 20" This finely carved yellow jadeite pendant (on matching jadeite beads) features a finely carved Shouxing pendant on matching beaded necklace. Shouxing, in Chinese mythology, one of three stellar gods known collectively as Fulushou. He was also called Nanji Laoren (“Old Man of the South Pole”). Though greatly revered as the god of longevity (shou), Shouxing has no temples. Instead, birthday parties for elders provide a fitting time for visitors to bow before his statue, which is draped in embroidered silk robes...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade

A Vintage Mid Century Italian Tubogas 14k Gold Necklace
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This is a fine example of this Iconic design necklace One of the most imitated jewellery styles, construction and finish in the world, . Tubogas is obtained from Gold's fusion, then ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Scottie Dog Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Scottie Dog yellow gold bracelet, circa 1925 This Art Deco Scottie Dog Yellow Gold Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies the elegance and sophistication of t...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Estate Somerset Bangle Bracelet 7.5" Sterling Silver 15 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Somerset Bangle Bracelet 7.5" Sterling Silver 15 mm TIF623 This elegant Authentic Tiffany bracelet is made of sterling s...
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1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Filigree Solitaire Style Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940). A timeless classic! This intricate filigree solitaire sty...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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