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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Native American
Style: Classical Roman
Heavy Vintage Twisted Sterling Bangle Bracelet 7.75 Inches Southwestern
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage, Southwestern twisted bangle bracelet is sterling silver. Measurements: 6mm thick, inner circumference 7 3/4 inches, inner diameter 2 1/2 inches Weight: 45.5 g...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Silver Coin of Faustina, 18k Gold Slice Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Victoria Strigini (b. 1991) A contemporary 18k yellow gold pendant necklace featuring a Roman silver coin dating from 161-180 AD, depicting Empress Faustina, wife of Marcus Aurelius...
Category

15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Intaglio Earrings in 18k Gold and Carnelian
Located in New York, NY
Victoria Strigini (b. 1991) An arresting pair of contemporary 18k yellow gold hoop earrings, with a single charm featuring an ancient Roman intaglio from the 2nd – 3rd century AD, ...
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15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Zuni Coral Earrings
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni made natural oxblood coral and sterling silver chandelier earrings by artist Phyllis Laate. Each earring has 53 small coral cabochons hanging in layers that move gracefully. Hal...
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20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Historic John Gordon Leak Zuni Knife Wing Inlaid Pendant / Pin, 1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strikingly beautiful Knife Wing design Pendant/Pin set with natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, and mother of pearl inlaid into a black jet background made by the Zuni Master John...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Vintage Extra Large Zuni Hand-Wrought Silver and Coral Rectangle Earrings c.1960
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Extra Large Zuni Hand-Wrought Silver and Coral Rectangle earrings c.1960 Each earring weighs weighs 9.7 grams Length: 3.15" from top of pos...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

Modern Navajo Cuff Bracelet Sterling Silver 6 Inches Jonathan Nez
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, modern style cuff bracelet is sterling silver. It is the creation of Navajo silversmith Jonathan Nez. This cuff measures 1/8 of an inch wide. It has an inner circumfe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Native American Navajo Silver Double Row Cuff with Hand Engraved Arrow Detail
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Navajo Silver Double Row Cuff with Hand Engraved Arrow Detail c.1950s Length: 67.7mm Width: 16.29mm Weight: 48.54 grams
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Olympus Art Certified, Gold, Diamond, Black Brown Diamond, New Age Antique Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
18 Carat 750 Rose Gold 0.42 Carat Diamond Round 0.92 Carat Diamond Round Black - Brown
Category

15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Navajo Snowflake Obsidian and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo white snowflake obsidian sterling bracelet. Beautiful intricate sterling detail work consisting of hearts, beads, leaves and twisted rope on ...
Category

1960s American Native American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

De Beers Rough Diamond Yayadhama Amulet Pendant from Talisman Collection
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous "Yayadhama" (Yaya-Damma) Amulet Pendant from De Beers Talisman Collection Features Round, Marquise, and Rough Tumbled Diamonds Set in Mask P...
Category

Early 2000s American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Exceptional Gold Spheres Necklace from the XVIIIth Century
Located in Sežana, SI
Very rare necklace with gold spheres, called "Venetian vague", interspersed with Mediterranean coral pearls. Dalmatian production, late 18th century Lenght 45 cm.
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Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Gold

Turquoise Desert Stallion Sculpture
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful, unique and genuine multi overlaid stone stallion with desert scenes on both sides. One of a kind. Stones of petrified wood, turquoise, onyx coral, spiny oyster, charoite, ...
Category

1990s American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise

Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver and Coral Cabochon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Navajo ring. In silver and bezel set with a oval coral cabochon. Worked throughout with hand hammered decoration and liver sulfur patination to the recess. Simply a...
Category

20th Century Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

James Pioche Signed Navajo Sterling Silver & Lapis Lazuli Cuff Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Navajo cuff bracelet. In sterling silver. With a bezel set lapis lazuli cabochon to the center and worked decoration to the sides. Marked James Pioche & Sterling. Simply a...
Category

Early 20th Century Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Zuni Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Dangling Earrings, Post Backs
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of sterling silver earrings decorated with bezel-set, polished, turquoise beads. Danling style with post backs. Made by skilled Native American silversmiths, circa mid 1900s....
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Southwestern Turquoise and Opal Inlay Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, vintage, Southwestern cuff bracelet is sterling silver. It features a combination of turquoise, opal and jet inlay. The face of this cuff bracelet is 3/4 of an inch ...
Category

1990s American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Pegasus Denarius Coin 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver denarius coin issued in 90 BC depicts a prancing Pegasus and the initials of the moneyer (minting authority in Republican Rome), Q Titius. The Romans incorporated...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Roman First Century Emperor Vespasian Eagle Coin 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver denarius coin with a depiction of the Roman Imperial eagle standing, minted during the realm of the emperor Vespasian in 69-79 AD, is set in a simple matte-finish line textured handmade bezel designed by Steven Battelle. The Roman eagle was a symbol of imperial power, representing courage, strength and immortality. The eagle remains one of the most famous animal symbols associated with ancient Rome today. Most famously, the eagle, or aquila, was featured on the standard of the Roman Legions. The opposite side of this denarius silver coin (which was approximately a daily wage in those times) is a side view of the emperor Vespasian, who ruled for 27 years. His fiscal reforms and consolidation of the empire generated political stability and a vast Roman building...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Navajo Coral and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling and coral free form bracelet by Annita White Goat. This bracelet has natural coral pieces across the top in a free form style. Stamped sterling and hallmarked "A". P...
Category

1950s American Native American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Ancient Roman Goddess Victoria Coin 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "denarius" coin from the Roman Empire 193-211 AD, depicts the goddess Victoria advancing, holding a wreath and trophy. Victoria, the personification of victory, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Southwestern Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Sterling Silver 6 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful cuff bracelet is sterling silver with 3 genuine turquoise gemstones. The face of this cuff bracelet measures 1/2 of an inch wide. It has an inner circumference of 6 i...
Category

2010s North American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Ancient Roman 2nd Century AD Septimius Severus Coin Sterling 18K Gold Mens Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "denarius" coin from 193-211 AD depicting the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus is set in an 18K gold bezel surrounded by an accenting gold double bezel atop a wide...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman 3rd Century Constantius II Coin 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic bronze "folis" coin depicting the Roman Emperor Constantius II is held in a contrasting circular granulated handmade 22K setting atop a simple matte-finish band currentl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Roman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

22k Gold

Native American Harry R. Morgan Navajo Cuff Bracelet 6 1/2" Sterling 925 Pattern
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Artisan: Harry R. Morgan Tribal Affiliation: Navajo Metal Content: Sterling Silver Style: Cuff Fastening Type: N/A (slides over wrist) Features: Etched Detailing M...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ancient Roman 1st Century Goddess Victoria Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic small silver "hemidrachm" coin from the Roman colony of Cappadocia (now in central Turkey) displays the winged goddess Victoria standing on a globe inscribing a shield. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman Coin 2nd cent.AD Silver and Rubies Ring depicting Emperor Hadrian
Located in Roma, IT
Behold this exquisite sterling silver ring graced with four delicate rubies adorning its sides. A true treasure lies within, a genuine Roman coin featuring the majestic likeness of E...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Genuine Sicilian coin (Magna Graecia) from the 5th century BC. depicting a crab
Located in Roma, IT
In this sterling silver coin, dating back to the 5th century BC, and coming from Magna Graecia (more precisely from Sicily), a crab is depicted. On the back of the coin we can see a ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Ancient Greek Silver Coin 5th century BC Ring depicting a Lion's Head
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver ring holds within it an ancient relic—a genuine coin hailing from Magna Graecia, specifically from the 5th century BC Bruttium, nestled in the region of Calabria...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Navajo Native American Amber Sunburst Flower Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful Native American Navajo amber and sterling silver sunburst flower cuff bracelet was made by . The silversmith overlays an amber setting to the smooth silver cuff. ...
Category

20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Onyx Cameo Ring, 1881
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian oval onyx cameo ring set in 18ct yellow gold. The cameo, depicting the philosopher John Locke (1632-1704) is set in 18ct gold marked with Birmingham hallmarks, 1881. • P...
Category

1880s British Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek Coin 5th century BC Silver Ring depicting the Goddess Athena
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver ring showcases an authentic Greek silver diobolus, sourced from an Athenian colony near Sybaris, founded in 443 BC. The coin's reverse side displays the image of...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Navajo Native American Chalcedony Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Native American sterling silver and chalcedony cuff bracelet. Bracelet design features a central oval brown jasper in a sunflower frame with a 3-section bracelet that includes etche...
Category

20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Authentic Greek coin 4th Cent. BC Silver Ring depicting God Apollo
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver ring features an exquisite relic—a genuine silver coin hailing from Apollonia Pontica in Thrace, estimated to originate between 450 and 400 BC. Imprinted upon th...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Genuine Ancient Roman coin 27 BC-14 AD Ring depicting Emperor Augustus
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver ring features an authentic Roman coin depicting Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian Augustus (commonly known as Octavian or Augustus), who is widely regarded as...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Sterling Silver Turquoise Paneled Bracelet Old Pawn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous sterling silver paneled bracelet with a slide in clasp. Measuring .81 in wide - 7.5 inches end to end. 7 Panels each with a bezel set Turquoise stone. Will fit a 6" inch wr...
Category

1960s American Native American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

2 Authentic Ancient Roman Coins and 3 Imperial Marbles Silver Bracelet
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite sterling silver bracelet features the remarkable addition of two authentic Roman coins from the 2nd century AD, depicting the revered Emperors Hadrian and Trajan. Alon...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Native American Rhodochrosite Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Native American sterling silver and rhodochrosite cuff bracelet. Stone area: 1.46" x 1.03. Interior circumference measures 5 3/4"; cuff can be adjusted. Marks include sterling and “...
Category

20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver

Kay Johnson Southwest Sugilite Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
An impressive Navajo-inspired bracelet by Arizona silversmith Kay Johnson, the large oval sugilite is set in a saw-tooth bezel and framed in sterling rope enhanced by thirteen hand-...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Michael Horse Diamond Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Kachina Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE KATSINA, KACHINA PENDANT BY THE RENOWNED YAQUI NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIST MICHAEL HORSE. THE RARE JEWEL IS 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD WITH A DIAMOND SET...
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20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Ancient Roman coins 2nd Cent. AD Silver Bracelet depicting Five Good Emperors
Located in Roma, IT
Five authentic Roman coins have been set in this bracelet depicting the following emperors: Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius, Septimius Severus. In order, on the back...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bronze Roman Bull Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze Roman bull made into a pendant trimmed with 21K gold. This ancient bronze figurine was turned into a pendant by an artisan jeweler - it is unique and one of kind! Measureme...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Native American Navajo Onyx Solitaire Cuff Bracelet 6 3/4" - Sterling 925 Cab
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Tribal Affiliation: Navajo Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Black Style: Solitaire Cuff Fastening Type: N/A ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Eros Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring set with an intaglio representing Eros holding a torch and a butterfly (probably Psyche). Hollow setting Gold and carnelian Roman art, 1st-2nd century Intaglio size: 0.8 x 0.6 c...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

ANDREW ALVAREZ TURQUOISE CUFF BRACELET STERLING SILVER Native American
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANDREW ALVAREZ TURQUOISE STERLING SILVER CUFF BRACELET. This outstanding vintage cuff is from the celebrated artisan Andrew Alvarez whose work is considered to ...
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20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Green Turquoise Solitaire Ring - Sterling Silver 925 Feather Dot
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Native American Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Green Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Turquoise Solitaire Ring - Sterling Silver 925 Feather Size 3
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 Native American Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Blue Style: Solitaire Theme: Feather Features: Sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American LLL Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Necklace 21" Sterling Silver 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Artisan: LLL Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Mother of Pearl Cut: Inlay Color: White Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Authentic Roman Silver Coins set as Cufflinks in 14K Gold
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Authentic Roman Coin Cufflinks. Each silver coin set in 14K yellow gold frame, open at the back with a post and spring flipped whale-back. Each frame is stamped 14K FOXS (A Seattle J...
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1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Silver

Native American Zuni Turquoise Pendant - Sterling Silver Leaf Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Greenish Blue Theme: Leaf Measurements Tall (fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Patek Philippe, A Very Rare Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch, Ref 3821/1
Located in Point Richmond, CA
PATEK PHILIPPE, A VERY RARE CALATRAVA 18K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH, REF. 3821/1. CIRCA: 1985 CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold CASE SIZE: 31.5mm round x 5.2mm thick CRYSTAL: Sapphire ...
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1980s Swiss Classical Roman Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Massive, one of a kind, custom Native American Navajo sterling silver, and highly collectible gem grade Golden Hills turquoise cluster statement...
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2010s American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Turquoise & Coral Mosaic Peyote Bird Pendant Ster 925 Water Bird
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Mosaic Color: Blue Natural Coral Cut: Masonic Color: Oran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Vintage Southwestern Sterling Tufa Cast Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, vintage tufa cast cuff bracelet is sterling silver. It features a 17x25mm turquoise gemstone. This bracelet measures 1 1/4 inches wide. It has an inner circumference...
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1990s North American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stylized Native American Navajo Indian cross with six nuggets of sleeping beauty turquoise. Sterling is stamped with fluted ends. Stones are a bright and vibrant blue with some sligh...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Silver Turquoise Hoop Earrings 925 Silver Half Hoop Friction Posts 10 Oval-Shape
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
These stunning Silver Turquoise Hoop Earrings are a must-have for any jewelry collection. With 10 oval-shaped turquoise stones set in 925 stamped silver half-hoops, these earrings wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary South American Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Native American Navajo Turquoise Necklace 18 1/2" Sterling 925 Feathers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Tribal Affiliation: Navajo Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Greenish Blue Style: Dangle Cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise

Authentic Greek Coin 4th Cent. B.C. 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Helios/Apollo
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 Kt gold ring there is mounted an authentic silver coin ( 4th century B.C.) depicting Helios; in the other side of the coin there is a Rose. Helios (identified with Apollo...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k 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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