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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Edwardian
Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A gorgeous diamond three stone ring modelled in 18carat gold. The central diamond measures 25pts and the stones either side measure 15pts each. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Height Off Fi...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is modelled in glossy 18 carat gold and has the faintest engraving on the front. The letters can't be made out and are very subtle. Fully hallmarked Chester 1906. RIng Siz...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Navajo Sterling Silver .925 Repousse Turquoise Pear Shaped 1 1/2" x 3" Earrings
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Navajo Sterling Silver .925 Repousse with 4mm Round Green Turquoise Set in Pear-Shaped Dangle Earrings Approximately 1.5" x 3" Matt background, THEORY OF GIVING: Silver has been i...
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Early 2000s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Cartier Havana Cigar Band Ring, 1970
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic and collectible Cartier Havana Cigar Band Ring in 18k gold with matte red enamel. There is loss on enamel on both sides (see pix) and some on ce...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

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

23.5" Yellow Jadeite Qi-Dragon Pendant Beaded Necklace GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite yellow jadeite pendant (62x43x12mm), masterfully carved into the form of a chi-dragon clutching a coin in its mouth, is a symbol ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

18 kt. White Gold Bracelet With Emeralds and 1.04 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18kt White Gold Bracelet with a pattern of Emeralds & 1.04 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 1.04 ct. F VS1 Emeralds: 24 brilliant cut emeral...
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20th Century European Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Natural uncut diamond sterling silver dome ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This is a beautiful antique style sterling silver ring. Crafted by fine artisans, it has 3.24ct diamonds. The ring has natural eart...
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2010s Indian Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Edwardian 2.50ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Three old cut diamonds are elegantly presented in this beautiful Edwardian trilogy ring. The central diamond is the largest, weighing 1.10 carat, with the flanking pair weighing 0.70...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Bead and Slightly Hammered Hearts Chain, Handcrafted in Italy. This enchanting necl...
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2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ring Chrysocolla Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this magnificent ring in 18-carat pink gold, featuring a superb chrysocolla. The chrysocolla measures 1.4 cm long and 1.1 cm wide, offering a remarkable presence on your fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chrysocolla, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Brass Cubist Geometric Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Geometric modernist sterling silver and brass ring created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Ring features a brass square and a piece of slanted s...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Australian Opal Silver Ring Yellow Orange Blue Green Gemstone Ring Engagement
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural dark Opal Opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.28 х 0.35 in / 7 х 9 mm stone weight - 1 carat ring size - 7.75 US ring weight - 5.18 grams We shi...
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2010s German Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Turquoise and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three stones are set in star settings and are a deep turquoise colour and shimmering white. The ring is modelled in 15ct gold and is made in Birmingham, England. Ring Size: P or...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, Gold

Necklace Coral Amazonite Desert Amber
Located in Milan, IT
Long necklace Coral Amazonite Desert Amber 80 cm All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your door beautifully gift wrapped...
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2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amazonite

Blue Topaz and Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring in Platinum, 10.51 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous platinum ring features a large, 10.51 carat, emerald-cut blue topaz with beautiful bright, sky blue color! 24 sparkling diamonds weighing .50 carat total have been mas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum

Long Necklace with Madrepora Coral Amazzonite Antiques Tsuba
Located in Milan, IT
Long Necklace with Madrepora Coral Amazzonite tiger eye's Antiques Japanies Tsuba. Length 80cm Tsuba are the antiques Samurai hand garden of Japanies sward. The Tsuba balanced the sword and protect the hand of sword holder...
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2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amazonite

Moonstone Adularia Gold Ring Pearly White Cabochon Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Moonstone Adularia moonstone origin - India stone measurements - 0.16 х 0.20 х 0.28 in / 4 х 5 х 7 mm stone weight - 0.9 carats ring weight - 4.49 g...
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2010s German Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Travel Alarm Clock Made by Jaeger Le Coultre, Memovox Model, Switzerland
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Made by Jaeger LeCoultre, Memovox Model, Switzerland, Movement: mechanical movement Case: Gold plated case, Me...
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20th Century Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1903
Located in London, GB
This antique Edwardian carved ring features five old cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.20ct, all securely claw set in an open back 18 carat yellow gold setting. Five...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Syna Oxidized Silver and Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in oxidized silver & 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 1.75 cts approx Champagne diamonds are graduated beautifully These Candy Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings are a stunning bl...
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2010s Thai Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Contemporary Edwardian Style 0.90ct Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This beautiful Contemporary Emerald and Diamond ring would make the perfect engagement or statement ring. It has been crafted to reflect an Edwardian style Ring, with one single 0.90...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Aquamarine and Jade Necklace Silver
Located in Milan, IT
Grey aquamarine and carved fish necklace with antiques elements in white jade silver gr. 5,80. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each i...
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2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, Silver

Handcraft Colombian Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

The Wa'omoni Earring – Seedwork Handicraft
Located in Oxford, MD
Seizing the composition of heritage and vitality, the Wa’omoni earrings are a part of our “Origin Collection,” fondly named after the indigenous Arawak name for the Caribbean island ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Edwardian 2.25ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Diamond Five Stone Ring claw set centre 0.65ct with x2 0.50cts and x2 0.30cts at end Sparkling in this 18ct yellow gold and platinum ring are five old cut diamonds. In t...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

18kt White Gold Ring with 3.88 Ct Black & 3.87 Ct White Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt White Gold Ring With 3.88 ct Black and 3.87ct White Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds (together ca. 3.87 ct G SI ), rose cut black diamonds (together ca. 3.88 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.14 Carat Crystal Opal, Peridot, Pink Spinel, and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, prismatic, 4.14 carat opal is central to this fun 14k yellow gold cocktail ring set with peridots, pink spinels and tsavorite garnets. Each of the gemstones chosen for t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Tsavorite, Spinel, Peridot, Opal, Gold, Yellow G...

10.00mm Round Sugilite Bead Strand with Yellow Gold Spacers, 18.5 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking necklace features 10.00mm beads fashioned from sugilite, a gorgeous, relatively rare mineral from South Africa that is prized for its intens...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

Inlaid Sterling silver ring Turqouise - Coral Unisex
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Open cut work sterling silver ring. Onyx with Turquoise, coral and amethyst. Top of the ring 1.07 in. top to bottom x .50 in. wide Ring measures 10.5. This is out of our massiv...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Platinum 1.50 Carat Burmese Ruby and French Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous ruby and diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in platinum, this stylish piece features a stunning Burmese ruby cabochon at the center. The luscious stone ...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.00 Carat Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
When you buy a ruby, this is the color to aspire to! This Burmese ruby possesses the highly prized "pigeon's blood" red hue and weighs exactly 4.00 carats. This is an extremely rare ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Mario Buccellati 18 Karat Textured Brushed Gold Ring Turquoise
Located in North Hollywood, CA
For all Buccellati collectors here is a rare item to collect. These were made by the master himself in the early 1960's, and signed as such. This ring has an open back allowing for d...
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1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 10.31 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vibrant, rich green 10.31 carat tourmaline oval is featured in this gorgeous, custom-designed 18k yellow gold ring. The tourmaline is a gem in every respect, possessing exceptional color, excellent clarity and a beautiful cut. This regal-looking ring was designed especially to showcase this magnificent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from yellow gold, the vintage style ring is adorned with an elaborate floral filigree pattern meticulously crafted with intricate details, featuring delicate petals and leave...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

AJD Distinctive Smoky Quartz and Golden Czech Bead Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Custom made necklace of Beautifully Polished Oval Smoky Quartz Balanced with Gold tone Czech Beads. This necklace is a cool and sophicated look at 19.5 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal

Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central stone is a turquoise cabochon and either side it sit two old mine cut diamonds. The diamonds total approx 50pts. The stones are set in platinum and the ring is modelled i...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Edwardian 2.07 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Edwardian ring features a 2.07 carat diamond in a flower shaped halo. The centre diamond is I to J in colour and VS2 clarity, and is cut beautifully. Surrounding the ma...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.49 Carat Edwardian Inspired Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Edwardian style ring with a rose cut diamond and French cut sapphires. 0.97ct center rose cut diamond complimented with 0.52ct of round diamonds...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine Art Vessel Carved with Relief from Master Engraver Amayak Stepanyan
Located in Boulder, CO
Vessel Color: Deep Blue Size: Diameter 1-3/8" X 2-1/8"" Tall This beautiful vessel bears a classical Sterling Silver acanthus leaf medallion inset into its cap. Designed and carved in relief by master engraver Amayak Stepanyan, its low dome is crowned with a 6 mm diameter natural Hematite gemstone set in one of our signature Sterling Silver bezels. The vessel also features a Rose Engine...
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2010s North American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Hematite, Sterling Silver

1.94 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sebastien Barier Custom made Platinum ring features a 1.94 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond with H Color and VS2 Clarity, complete with EGL Grading Report for the center stone, acce...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

AJD Golden Brown Tourmaline and 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brilliant Golden Brown Tourmaline in 18K rich yellow gold ring. This unique ring features an oval sparkling Tourmaline, 9.7 X 7.4 MM, est 2.6 ct. enh...
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20th Century Brazilian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Handcraft Brazilian Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi 18ct Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This incredible Edwardian crossover engagement ring features a 0.67ct old mine cut diamond set in a six claw open back setting complimented by a natural saltwater pearl measuring 3.85 × 4.45mm. Both pearl and diamond are each preceded by five old cut diamonds...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully colored 14k gold sapphire and diamond necklace having 54.7 carats sapphires and 3.01 carats diamonds
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20th Century American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Passion personified! This beautiful ring features a top-quality Burmese ruby with a bright, vivid red hue. It is accompanied by Gemological Institute of America Report #2151860794 st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Crossover Ring, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Edwardian emerald and diamond crossover ring. Set to centre with a single square emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement and minor clarity enhancement in an ...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

AJD Stunning Rubelite and White Sapphire Dinner Ring
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning redish pink rubelite with two surrounds of sparkling white sapphires all set in gold rhodium over sterling silver. This goreous unique ring will be your go to dinner ring. ...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

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Sapphire, Rubelite, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Gold Plate

Antique 1.09 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Original antique Edwardian engagement ring set with a late Victorian old cut diamond weighing a total of 1.09 carats mounted in a high set...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Fine Edwardian Three Stone Ring Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This antique ring was skillfully handcrafted sometime during the Edwardian design period ( 1900-1920 ). The setting is platinum and features 3 larger brillinat cut Diamonds weighing ...
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20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

AJD Glowing Oval Green Tourmaline Halo Set in Sterling Silver
Located in Raleigh, NC
Sterling Silver ring of Brazilian Glowing Green Tourmaline of 2.27 carats halo set with 0.57 carats of white zircon white which continue down the shank. Tourmaline contains multiple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Handcraft Princess Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Diamond Hammered Crescent Medallion by Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
This bold 18-inch necklace is 22 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil with a 1-Point Natural White Diamond, set in the center of the crescent symbol. This medallion is also an amulet with the ...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Vermeil

24K Solid Gold Hammered Textured Bridal Stacker Rings with Diamond
Located in Bozeman, MT
24kt yellow gold (solid) with Single Diamond, Stackable Ring, Handmade by Prehistoric Works of Istanbul, Turkey, Ring: 24K Gold G995 - 2.88 grams (each), 1 Diamond - 0.02 carats. Li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

AJD Magnificent Rubelite and Diamond Collar in Rich 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful Brazilian Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Collar with Trillion Red Brazilian Rubelite (13x13mm) surrounded, est 7.5 ct, with pave diamond est 0.65ctw H/I color, SI clarity, work....
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1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 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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