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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Byzantine
Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian enameled celestial ring. Beautiful celestial ring, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 1880. This gorgeous colorful ring has been carefull...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Byzantine Revival 1850 Enameled Polychrome Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Byzantine revival enameled Christian Cross Fabulous antique cross, created in Europe in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1850. This exceptional rare cross has been crafted with...
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1830s Italian Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.69 ct. The diamond is has H color and Pique 1 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Locket Pendant Carved Bog Oak Fern Leaves Metal Glas
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Locket pendant was carved out of bog oak in 1860 ca. It has a good size, the naturalistic carving is very fine and in high relief. Bog oak is fossilised wood...
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1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

English 925 Sterling Silver Natural Colourful Opal Victorian Style Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
Our stunning ornate five stone Victorian inspired ring design is made in Sterling silver and handset with beautiful natural Australian opals measuring 6x4mm (0.24"x0.16), 5x4mm (0.20...
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2010s British Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver

Antique Style Garnet Floral Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This fine and impressive garnet antique pendant has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pendant displays a central feature round-cut garnet accented with smaller garnet set in an ope...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Mourning Pendant Brooch, 9k Yellow Gold, Onyx and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Victorian mourning pendant brooch, a beautifully made piece that is full of sentiment. It is an oval shaped brooch in 9k...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Cruet Set by Richards & Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian cruet set. Made George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown of London, England. Comprising of a sterling silver stand w...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Box Hand Painted Portrait Miniature French Lady in Hat
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful dresser box with a hand painted portrait miniature of a woman in her hat. The miniature is beautifully done wihth a lovely face, gorgeous hat and stunning diaphanous dress. The quality of the painting is superb. She has stunningly beautiful eyes, the hair has extraordinary detail, and the face is truly magnificent! I believe the box dates to the later portion of the 19th Century. The portrait is covered with perspex or similar material. The portrait is 2 inches (52mm) in diameter. The portrait is set in the top of a gorgeous box - just a very special wonderful portrait miniature box...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Bird Diamond Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
A stunning diamond brooch in a bird design. 1.14 carat of single cut pave diamonds; 4.67 grams of silver. An easy brooch fastening mechanism. 4.5 cm ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Bird Diamond Brooch
Bird Diamond Brooch
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Diamond and Emerald Peacock Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
This piece would be made on order. It will take approximately 4-5 weeks to deliver from date of order. Please note that there could be slight variations in final stone content and ca...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cannetille Bangle Bracelet, Netherlands
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Late 19th Century bracelet is made of sterling silver. The gorgeous bracelet has a rope design on its band and set with large knots, the so-called spiders. The round body in the center surrounded by its legs. The front of the bracelet is embellished with cannetille and silver round cannetille work. The bracelet is hinged and closes with a blind bin lock, equipped with a safety chain. These types of jewels represent a varied and rich historical Dutch cultural heritage, worn by women in some parts of the Netherlands and are still worn. The bracelet is in good condition with normal surface wear from previous use. The large center knot is dented. Marked, 925 and Old Sword...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mindi Mond Victorian Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Long Bar Pendant
Located in New York, NY
1 Old Mine Diamond .32 J, VS1 11 Old European and single cut Diamonds; 42 old cut/semi faceted Diamonds=0.85 CTW Near colorless (F-J) Clarity VS-I 16 square step cut Rubies=Approx. 0...
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18th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Victorian 10k Gold Diamond Ornate Oval Cufflinks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Victorian 10K gold and diamond cufflinks measuring 3/4" by 5/8". In very good vintage condition showing a few small dents to the finding side and n...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Sapphire Victorian Style Double Snake Ring Emerald Ruby Bronze J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Victorian Style Double Snake Ring Emerald Ruby Bronze J Dauphin 1 marquis Sapphire 2 pcs Emerald 2 pcs Ruby J DAUPHIN "Eternal Renewal" Hand made in Los Angeles This ri...
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2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Bronze

Byzantine Granulation Ring with Cabochon Turquoise & Diamonds 22kt Yellow Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine Granulation ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Cabochon Turquoise center and two brilliant cut diamonds. The double base of th...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a ro...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Vintage 14k yellow gold Victorian Reproduction Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14k yellow gold Victorian Reproduction Emerald and Diamond Ring - Manufactured in the 1980's, this Victorian reproduction ring is set with a 6x4mm vivid green emerald weighin...
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1980s American Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Eagle Stickpin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian flying eagle stickpin in 18K yellow gold and set with a diamond. It will highlight a lapel with its dramatic bravura. The eagle is 3/4" w...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Era 2.59 DTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
These antique diamond earrings were crafted sometime during the Victorian design period (1840-1900). The diamonds are Old Mine cut, measuring approximately 1.30 carats and 1.29 carat...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Scottish Agate Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Necklace 18kt Gold and Agate. Made in Scotland circa 1820-60's. Measurements: Length 17.12 inches; Size of largest central stone is 1.92 inch (48mm) long x 1.6 inch (40mm) ...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Topaz Pearl Turquoise Black Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing Victorian pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1870. The central stone is topaz (tested by the Assay Office). The piece is adorned with black enamel. The...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Black Heart Pendant Pressed Wood Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian heart pendant was created out of a black pressed wood composite in the 1880's. The design shows an inner heart and a palm leaf surrounded by an outer heart decorated w...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

H. Stern 1950s Gold and Green Tourmaline Rivière Style Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century 1950s gold and tourmaline rivière style necklace comprised of oval-cut green tourmalines with ribbed link spacers, completed by a tongue and box closure with a safety m...
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1950s American Late Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Solid White Gold 13.20 Ct Rare Emerald and Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Unisex Emerald Diamond Leaf Brooch Made in 18k Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Emerald Head Chased Snake Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Here we go again with another magnificent snake bracelet. By now you all know that I love snake jewelry and I am always on the lookout for great special snakes. This snake bracelet...
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Early 1900s French High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is main old cut diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is side diamond 0.15 ct. Totall...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Turquoise Half Bead Double Row Rose Gold Link Statement Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Victorian Vintage Show Stopper Turquoise Double Row Gold Bracelet. Hand set with Half Bead Turquoise. Hand crafted with high-quality craftsmanship i...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.... Total weight is 7.8 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond. 0.15 ct. Totally side is rose cut diamond about 0.20 carat . The diamond is has vs-s1 clarit...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold 'REGARD's Acrostic Hidden Message Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 14 Karat yellow gold ring from the Victorian era is a distinctive example of acrostic jewelry, which was particularly beloved for its sentimentality. It features synthetic gemst...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1893, this antique English diamond ring is set with diamonds mounted in 18K gold, and was made in Chester. The delicate 18K gold band is set across the top with a tapering...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Dimention is diamond 0.30 carat. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. The diamond has vs-s1-s2 clarity and G-H color. Ring size is US 6...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

10.7mm Vintage Baroque Pearl Stud Earrings 14kt Gold 12380
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pearl Stud earrings 10.7mm Baroque pearls Cream White 14kt. gold 3.8 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.20 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire about 0.35 carat. Ring s...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Floral Bouquet Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. This vintage treasure is nearly 120 years old and was made in the Victorian era. Details are endless as the ring highlights a floral bouque...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.9 grams. Totally is about 0.55 carat natural rose cut diamond. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. The diamond is has vs-s1 clarity and H color...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

8mm Natural White South seas Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings 14kt Gold 12384
Located in New York, NY
8mm Natural White south Seas Pearl .50ct natural round diamonds I-J color VS2 clairty. 14kt white gold 3 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Initial R Diamond Vintage Rope Twist Sandblast Plate Pendant 14kt Gold 12370
Located in New York, NY
.60ct Natural Diamonds Pendant Initial R H-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt yellow gold 19.2 grams 35 x 31mm Bale opening: 8 x 5 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Albert Chain Necklace 2 Dog Clips White Gold Filled Fancy Link T Bar
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FANCY LINK ALBERT CHAIN NECKLACE IN WHITE GOLD FILLED WITH TWO FABULOUS DOG CLIPS INCLUDING A VERY LARG...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Gold-filled

Antique Circa 1920s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Dimention is center rose cut diamond 0.40 carat. The main rose cut diamond is has H color s1. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Side...
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1920s Turkish Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 4.1 grams. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Dimention is center diamond 0.40 carat . Clearity is diamond H color and vs. Ring size is US 7. We ca...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Lapel, Tie Stick Pin 15ct Gold and Natural Blue Spinel c1890s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
A Lovely Antique Tie, Lapel Stick Pin - possibly Australian made. This antique piece features a Lovers Knot crafted in 15ct yellow gold and set with a little, blue Natural Spinel. ...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Spinel, Gold

Victorian 15kt/Sterling Silver GIA Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking pair of emerald and diamond earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Made of 15kt yellow gold, indicating they were made in Europe, with silver diamond settings, each...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Pair of Victorian Paste 14k Yellow Gold Back to Front Ear Wire Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Victorian Paste 14k Yellow Gold Back to Front Ear Wire Earrings. Featuring two paste blue stones, with 20 imitation seed pearls. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Circa 18...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.50 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Dangle Pear Cocktail Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cluster Dangle earrings. The Victorian Revival. 6.50cts of natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 11.1 grams. Earrings measure: 33mm long (1.3 In...
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2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Round Diamond Bezel Set Flower Unique Vintage Engagement Ring "Lily Emma"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful Bezel setting center stone pink lab diamond engagement ring. Lily flower means - Pure. The flower lily is a symbol of innocence, purity, and beauty. The list is for the Eng...
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2010s Israeli Victorian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold

French Victorian Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian ruby, pearl, and rose-cut diamond gold and silver bar brooch circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS ITEM:P-DJ121i Scroll down for specific details. This captivating ruby bar brooc...
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1890s French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.4 grams. Totally is diamond about 3 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Acid tested to be 12k real gold. Back clips part...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as quatrefoil-shaped surmounts suspending articulating kite-shaped drops Quatrefoil and kite forms are comprised of filigree and granulated domed forms Surmounts center pro...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.25ct Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite five stone ring features a central emerald cut, Columbian emerald weighing 0.65 carat, flanked by two 0.50 carat old cut diamonds and two 0.30 carat emeralds at either...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Antique Carved 2 Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace. Suspending 2 Shell Cameos, each Hand Carved with the Profile of a Classi...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Portrait Enamel, Rose Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace, Austrian.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi color portrait enamel, rose diamond, natural pearl, yellow gold and silver necklace, c 1860. The finely painted portrait enamel was probably done in Switzerland as th...
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1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Turquoise Gemstone Bombe Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Amazing design crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring highlights turquoise gemstones, cabochon cut and set in raised curved design also known as "bombe". This ring has a vintage charm ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Jewelry & Watches

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A 19th Century Italian Lava Cameo Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
A 19th century Italian lava cameo bracelet Composed of seven gold-mounted vari-coloured oval lava cameos, each carved in high relief to depict a pu...
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rainbow Moonstone Teardrop Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Deck out your earlobes in these whimsical drops. Featured with an enchanting mix of dazzling rainbow moonstones that are intricately arranged in a teardrop design of sterling silver....
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2010s Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Taurus Bull Europa Goddess Zeus Dog Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of the bull, Taurus, or the G...
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20th Century Italian Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Belle Époque Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum, white gold, Antique Edwardian diamond, and emerald pendant necklace. The edwardian era was called Belle époque (beautiful era) in France. The delicate center emerald weighs...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Guard Chain Necklace in 10 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Victorian guard chain from the late 19th Century consisting of 10ct gold cable links leading to a claw clasp at the end which would have traditionally been adorned wi...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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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