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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Retro
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

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

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

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

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

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.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

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

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...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gilt Metal

White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Fantastic Flower Ring
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful 14 kt White Gold Flower Ring With Diamonds...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Natural Turquoise Diamond Platinum Large Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Light Blue Turquoise & Diamond ballerina style sparkly ring, Crafted in solid Platinum, the center is adorned by a GIA certified Natural Bluish Green turquoise with im...
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1980s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Diamonds, Emerald Flower, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Omega 'Geneva' White Face and Black Lather Strap, Circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Omega (Genève) white face and black lather pattern strap. In mint condition. Omega Vintage Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Watch. International...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

1940s 14k Italian Yellow & White Gold Retro Bracelet Horse Bit Cable Chain Link
Located in Sausalito, CA
Exceptional vintage 1940's Italian two-toned (14k yellow and white gold) bracelet featuring horse and bit cable chain links. It can also be reversed to t...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, Pearl, 14k White and Rose Gold Cluster Ring
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1980s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Handmade 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.05 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.50 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We offer ...
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1990s European Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Carrera Y Carrera Retro 18kt Mixed Metals + Gemstone Earrings + Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic set from the Retro (ca1960s) era! This beautiful earring and pendant necklace set is created by Carrera y Carrera! Crafted in 18kt white and yellow gold, the earrings and...
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1960s Spanish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage sterling silver loaded charm bracelet, Heavy, Mid century
Located in NEWARK, GB
An outstanding vintage sterling silver charm bracelet loaded with silver charms. This bracelet has been built upon over many years and boasts a really impressive and unique array of different charms. It is built upon a chunky silver double curb bracelet...
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Onyx, White Agate and Gold Striped Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tiffany & Co. Vintage onyx and white agate and gold striped clip-on earrings. Stamped on the back of the earrings is the maker's mark “T & Co. ©”....
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1980s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Large finely carved coral floral pin brooch with two colored deeply carved rose flower set in 14kt solid textured gold . back has rollover clasp . Faded 14kt mark on backside . Materials: 14kt solid gold salmon and angel skin carved...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Gold

Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of amazing vintage earrings from ca. 1970s in tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Each earring is built of three hinged and mobile sections decorated with natural Diamonds, Rubies,...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Lapis, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Vintage 10 Karat Gold & Blister Pearl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & blister pearl brooch. Comprising a bulbous blister pearl in a circular gold setting. With a pin and 'C' shaped catch to th...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold

Retro Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat, graded H color, I1 clarity. Accented by ten carre cut...
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1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 18K Gold & Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 'puffy' heart gold & diamond pendant. In 18k yellow gold with both a brushed and high polish finish. Pave set with 40 small round cut white diamonds. (Cord for modeling on...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Coral, Green Enamel, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel Rose Cut Flower Ring 18K Yellow & White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are just stunned by the beauty of this piece! The magnificent combination of blue enamel & rose cuts diamonds is perfection. Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Base; White G...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Retro Carved Jade Ring 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love the hand carved details & rich green hue! Ring Details Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Material: 10K Yellow Gold Measurements: 19.9mm Length X 14.6mm Width X 4.7mm Height Off Finger ...
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1960s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, White Gold Earrings.
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold

Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, Turquoise, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.06 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Box is not included. ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1950s Ceylon Star Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. A vintage ring, its white gold setting is formed of gold wires each terminating at the top in a 4-pr...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

Turquoise, Tsavorites, Diamonds, Enamel, 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings.
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karata Rose Gold Earrings.
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond earrings Two-tone round-shaped gold and diamond earrings adorned with round-cut diamonds. Approximate Diamond Weight: 2.90 Carats Back type: clip-on Approximately Measure...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Earrings
Diamond Earrings
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Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Amethyst Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Please...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

1940s-1945 Retro Style with Antique and Single-Cut Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Step back in time with this retro-style ring from the 1940s-1945 period, crafted in platinum 950 kts and adorned with antique and single-cut diamonds. The main stone boasts 0.85 car...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Onyx, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings.
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold 1 Carat Natural Single Cut Near Colorless Diamond Necklace Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Gold 1 carat natural single cut near colorless diamond necklace circa 1980 A magnificent 14k yellow gold natural single cut diamond necklace set with approximately 262 g color...
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1980s North American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum

Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Albanian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Retro Carved Ruby Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. This chic and charming French retro brooch from ca 1940 in the shape of Alpha-Omega is set with beautiful fo...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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

1960 Rose Gold Sapphire Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant vintage knot brooch with floral elements set with a natural blue sapphire of about 0.50 ct. in the center. Handcrafted in the 1960s in 18-karat rose gold. Questa raffinata sp...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Italian Amethyst Gold Bishop's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval amethyst approximately 7ct and 18kt yellow gold mount with a carved cross on each shoulder. Size : 11 1/2 Weight:16,7gr.
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

A Gold Watch Fob Chain With Large Crystal Figa Hand
Located in Firenze, IT
Composed of 9 carat yellow gold fancy links and an crystal hand realistically modelled with the thumb between the first two fingers surmounted by a gold cap embellished with cabochon...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Polished Wide Woven Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This bold and unique Retro Tiffany & Co. vintage ring is crafted in solid 14k rosy yellow gold. It features a highly polished interlocking woven pattern. The wide ring comes in excel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k yellow gold Large Retro Virgin Mary charm - Heavy Vintage religious pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this XL Estate mother Mary charm. This royal charm depicts a lovely virgin Mary. A raised bust of the Veiled Virgin Mary in a satin finish steals the show in front of the...
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1960s Belgian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 18 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Solid 18 Karat Bamboo Gold Hoop Earrings with a brushed satin finish. These unique earrings are not for pierced ears as they have no post and springs ...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Salmon Coral Bead Double Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant vintage salmon coral bead necklace. Features two strands of coral beads, fastened with a luxurious 14K yellow gold clasp, with a ...
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20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gemstone Retro Disco Ball Dome Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate Ring
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine precious gemstone ring is a beautiful fine jewelry piece. Made with 18 karat yellow gold and genuine gemstones! The 18k gold have a rich yellow color that contrasts with ...
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1980s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Topaz, Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst...

Vintage Monet Democratic Donkey Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
Located in Milford, DE
This patriotic pin features a silver-tone donkey, accented with clear crystals and red & blue enamel. By Monet. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Monet
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20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Vintage Gold Albert Curb Chain, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage gold Albert chain, with heavy solid curb chain links, a T-bar and lobster clasp, mounted in 18ct gold, with 18ct or 750 Hallmarks on each link, with sponsor marks on the T-...
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1950s British Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs

Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.

Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry 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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