Jewelry & Watches
1960s European Empire Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1980s Finnish Empire Vintage Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
1790s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Cut Steel
1820s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1810s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1890s Finnish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century European Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1800s Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
1920s Italian Empire Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Late 18th Century European Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
Early 1900s Dutch Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
18th Century French Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, 14k Gold
1810s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
1950s Rococo Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Empire Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
1870s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Rococo Jewelry & Watches
Diamond
Early 20th Century European Rococo Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
Early 20th Century German Rococo Jewelry & Watches
Silver
1980s European Rococo Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold
1810s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Brass
1810s European Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Silver
2010s African Empire Jewelry & Watches
Citrine
1810s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Gilt Metal
1970s French Rococo Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
1790s Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
1970s European Rococo Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century European Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1800s European Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Enamel
1810s European Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold
1810s Italian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
1980s German Rococo Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
2010s Brazilian Empire Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Empire Jewelry & Watches
Silver
Early 19th Century European Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Cut Steel
Early 1900s Russian Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Empire Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Silver
16th Century French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
Early 18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Enamel
2010s American Empire Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
18th Century British Rococo Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Empire Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold Plate
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 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.