Jewelry & Watches
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Spanish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1830s Spanish Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Dutch Early Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Silver
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s French Early Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Gold Plate, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Early Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold-filled
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Australian Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
1880s French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Indian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold, St...
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 houses — Tiffany & 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 rings, Art 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 contemporary designers, 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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If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Our Guide to Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco Engagement Rings
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Why Victorian Snake Jewelry Is Anything but Scary
Representing everlasting love, serpentine often appear on fashionable gems from the era on Queen Victoria.
How to Buy a Vintage or Antique Engagement Ring
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.