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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Empire
Style: Romantic
Vintage Hermès Gold Statement Brooch in the Form of a Daisy
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century gold statement brooch designed as a safety pinned daisy with a central disk of rope twist gold wires, engraved sepal, and a gas pipe-like stem, in 18k. Hermès, Paris. #...
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1960s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Gorgeous Amethyst And Peridot Ring In 14k White Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gorgeous Amethyst And Peridot Ring In 14k White Gold . Size 7.
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2010s Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, White Gold

Fantastic Sultan brooch by HAR decorated with red enamel and rhinestons 1950's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Fantastic Sutan brooch with red turban decorated with jewels and pearls! It was designed by Har Jewelry company NY in the 1950/1960s Dimension Height 5 cm - width 3.5 cm - dept...
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1950s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Garnet and Moonstone Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Multi hued gemstones including Blue Flash Moonstones, Green Garnet, Carnelian and Apatite are threaded onto sterling silver wire and attached to silver chain with a handmade clasp. ...
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Early 2000s Canadian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Garnet, Apatite, Moonstone, Silver

Elegante pendente ottocentesco con diamanti "a rosa"
Located in Sežana, SI
Raffinato pendente circolare di produzione ottocentesca, area Impero Austroungarico. Realizzato con struttura in oro e castoni in argento, reca diamanti naturali tagliati "a rosa", p...
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Al Majed Jewellery Ring in 18k Gold, South of Sea Pearls and Diamonds, EU50
Located in OUISTREHAM, FR
The Al Majed Jewellery Arabesque ring is an elegant and sophisticated creation, crafted from South Sea pearls and diamonds. Inspired by the art of arab...
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2010s Qatari Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Certified 1.62 Carat Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in GENT, BE
This stunning 18-karat white gold solitaire ring is set with a natural 1.62-carat diamond in marquise cut. This diamond is graded with color E, Clarity VVS2, None fluorescence. Lab r...
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2010s Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Necklace ISAKI by Jacky Vallet Paris, purple flowers shaped glass heart stones
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful necklace for Valentine's Day. Necklace of 3 flowers with purple and pink glass stones. The purple stones are all heart shaped! Measurement Full lenght 43 cm, 2 flowers 4 cm in diameter, the smallest flower with 3 hearts 2 cm x 3 cm Features - Link necklace with heart...
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1970s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

1.0 Carat Round Tanzanite 0.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fine Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.0 Carat Round Tanzanite 0.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fine Halo Ring Crafted in 14 kt White Gold, this Unique design showcases a Tanzanite 1.0 TCW round-shaped Tanzanite, set in a halo of round-cut mesmerizing diamonds, Polished to a brilliant shine. Gold Purity: 14 Kt Gold Type: White Gold Gold Weight: 7.5 gms Stone Name: Tanzanite Tanzanite Weight: 1.0 Carat (Center Stone) Diamond Weight: 0.5 Ct (Side) Size: N/A Item Style: Tanzanite Halo Ring Keywords: Ring, Diamond Ring, Gold Ring, Cocktail Ring, Fine Ring, Fine Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry, Blue Tanzanite Ring, Tanzanite Halo Ring, Round Cut Tanzanite Ring, Tanzanite Cocktail Ring, Diamond Pave Ring, Tanzanite New...
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.84 Ct Classic Russian Emerald Cut 18K Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A classic emerald cut Emerald enclosed in a timeless design Ring. The center stone is a saturated green Emerald from the Ural Mountains, Russia – a picturesque region with a rich hi...
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2010s Thai Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Multistrand Silver Handmade Necklace Adorned with Butterfly Decorated NanoMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Cuffliks White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Automatic Watch White Gold White Diamonds Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cufflinks Yellow Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cuffliks White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Ruby HandDecorated with MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Antique 1920s Seed Pearl and 1.11 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique seed pearl, 1.11 carat diamond and platinum pendant on a vintage pearl and 14 karat white gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond and pearl pendant...
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1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Stylish Quartz Watch Necklace Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Decorated Nanomosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Stylish Quartz Watch Necklace Gold White and Black Diamonds Decorated NanoMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Stylish Butterfly Ring White Diamond White Gold Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine and Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18 Karat Gold and Silver
Located in Bilbao, ES
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Sleekly crafted in 18K white gold and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Charm Pendant Yellow Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of cluster earrings featuring a fine quality pear shaped ruby weighing approximately 0.55ct each in a three claw open back setting. The rubies are accompanied by a c...
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2010s Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Stylish Necklace White Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Butterfly Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire
Located in Bilbao, ES
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Sleekly crafted in 18K yellow gold these romantic and sophisticated double articulated butterfly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Necklace Yellow Gold White Diamonds Enamel Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Flower brooch, hand carved from wood, hand painted from the early 1940s , USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovingly handcrafted brooch made of wood, which was also hand painted. Each piece is made on green-coated wire and assembled into a bouquet. I have collected several brooches like...
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1930s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Platinum 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond 0.50 Carat 0.80 Inch Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with these exquisite Vintage Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Earrings, a true testament to sophistication and style. Crafted with meti...
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Early 20th Century British Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.15 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Royal Blue Natural Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum sapphire ring contains a transparent cushion cut Ceylon sapphire measuring 6.51 x 5.30 x 3.41 mm and weighing 1.15 carat. Type II. Dark, moderately strong, blue color. ...
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2010s Sri Lankan Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Opal Ruby Snake Bangle Bracelet Bronze Brass J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Opal Snake Bronze Brass Bracelet Bangle J Dauphin This bangle is inspired by Victorian age. It has 2 ruby eyes and an opal on the head. It can be c...
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Brass, Bronze

14KY 0.53ct Natural Orange Sapphire and Diamond Halo Milgrain Engraved Ring
By Effy
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
14KY Beautiful Natural Orange Sapphire and Diamond Halo Milgrain-Edge Engraved Ring. The center is a vibrant round brilliant cut natural orange sapphire ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Empire Tiara Head Ornament Ormolou Onyx
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Tiaras from the Empire period are very rare indeed, this fine example is made cetted onyx beads and finely worked fire guilt metal.
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1810s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Gilt Metal

Augustine Flower Ring in Gilt Metal and Glass Paste Ring
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - (Made in France) Gilt metal and glass paste ring. Adjustable size. Additional information: Dimensions: Diameter of the camellia : 4.5 cm ...
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2010s French Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Zorab Creation Nature’s Gift 3.16 Carat Dark Hued Tsavorite Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
Green is the color of life and this ring centered with a 3.16-carat dark hued tsavorite gives this jewel a natural energy as well as lifelong beauty. The main gem is surrounded by 1....
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palladium

Pearl Tanzanite Ankle Bracelet Beaded Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Tanzanite Ankle Bracelet Beaded Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin can also be used as a bracelet as chain is adjustable "Rise and Fall" Sweet Water Silver...
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tanzanite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

Zorab Creation Blue Lagoon A 5.35-Carat Translucent Blue Zircon Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
A 5.35-carat translucent blue zircon is the centerpiece of this 18k gold and palladium ring. The gem is surrounded by 1.74-carat round white diamonds in pear-shaped settings. The sha...
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2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Palladium

Flower basket fully decorated with small rhinestones and pearls, rhodium 1940's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful basket brooch, with flowers and leaves, fully set with small rhinestones, hanging pearl drops and 5 larger pearls in natural and silver. Size: Height 5.5cm Width 6.5cm Fea...
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1930s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium

Mauboussin White Diamonds Mermaid Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Maboussin Spiral Ring "My Little Mermaid of Love" made of Silver and White Diamonds. Ring size: 6 USA (12 IT / 52 FR) Length: 2.7 cm (1,06 in) Original certificate of authenticity an...
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2010s Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver

Pearl Clip Earrings 18 Carat White Gold Set with Diamonds circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage earrings, 11 mm cultured pearls, 18 carat white gold and diamonds circa 1960 Ear clips for non-pierced ears with a flower motif, the heart of which is an 11 mm South Sea cult...
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1960s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Single Earring
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
The most exquisite diamonds and timeless designs created with superior craftsmanship. VANELELES Diamonds’ Bridal Collection offers an extensive selection of engagement rings, showcas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr
Located in SE
Vintage solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen / Ring of Heaven styled Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring. Hallmarked: 750 and Swedish customs marks. Three eight-cut Diamond set in Plati...
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1960s European Empire Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Iron quizzing glass was crated towards the end of the eighteenth century in France. The large round split ring indicates that it was to be worn on a chain. Thirty two round stee...
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1790s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cut Steel

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherubs Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. An important antique ring, its setting is engraved all around and on top with plant motifs, arabesques and an adorable little angel holding a small bril...
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20th Century French Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

BIRD OF PARADIS ON A SWING by MAZER, BROOCH, aqua body, enamelling, 1942 USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
An aqua bird of paradis on a swing are pendant from the pave crown wich hold die brooch. Size: Height 9 cm Width 5 cm Depth 1 cm Features - Bird of Paradis sitting on a swing ...
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1940s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld 24k gold plate Faux Pearls Fork Brooch, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brooch by Karl Lagerfeld features fork with tines made of faux pearls 24k gold plate. Signed. KL monograms. Period: 1990s Condition: very good Length – 5.25” /13 cm ....
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1990s French Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Antique 1890s Diamond Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.58 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set 'heart' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive antique heart brooch...
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1890s Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 18 kt white gold Diamond Dangle earrings studs with Amethyst
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in good condition, white gold 18 KT heart earrings set with 2 pieces of heart cut amethyst in total approx. 2.00 ct and 24 pieces of brilliant cut diamonds in total estimated...
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1980s European Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Poison Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 8US / 2 gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with hidden folding compartment on the crown.. Both hinged halves of the cover open and close ,it shuts pretty tightly and can only be lifted us...
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1820s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Ring 18K Yellow Gold Ø7.25US / 2.4gr
Located in SE
Ca. two centuries old Nordic ring in solid 18K Gold. Hand - made in Sweden. Hallmarked 18K. Unknown workshop , Year combination is not clear to read. Recently I sold a Swedish ring ...
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1810s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings Gold-Tone Metal Length: 1.75″ / 5 cm Width: 1.75″ / 5 cm Signed Condition – very good ........Additional information ........ ...
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1980s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

1985 Finish Lyra Ring Men Unisex Signet solid 14K Gold Ø US 9.5 /5gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with ₤yra - a symbol of all Musicians for centuries in Rose Gold. Continuous design of detailed Laurel leaves on the band and the shoulders. Crow...
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1980s Finnish Empire Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Cameo Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Romantic ring, antique-style cameo with the profile of Erato, muse of lyrical poetry, entourage of rose-cut diamonds, yellow and pink gold, circa 1820-1840 ABOUT SECOND PETALE GALLE...
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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Cameo Ring
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Porcelain Earrings Tana
Located in London, GB
Porcelain 24K gold Gold filled chain Handmade in London Ceramic Introducing our TANA Porcelain Ceramic Earrings - luxurious and one-of-a-kind. Handcrafted from the finest porcela...
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2010s British Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Flower brooch with a small moving butterfly, rhinestones, rhodium, 1940 US
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Flower brooch with a small moving butterfly on top, fully set with rhinestones, rhodium-plated metal 1940 US Dimensions Hight 6 cm Width 3.5 cm moving butterfly 1 cm x 1.3 cm
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1930s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

TJD 1.0 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond heart pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and features 103 round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamond set in half c...
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2010s Indian Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Porcelain Earrings Amata
Located in London, GB
Porcelain 24K gold Mother of pearl Handmade in London Indulge in luxury with our AMATA Porcelain Ceramic Earrings. Made from the finest, whitest porcelain and adorned with delicat...
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2010s British Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bouquet brooch from the 1930/40s with blue, green and clear rhinestones, potash
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Very early bouquet brooch from the 1930/40s USA. Blue - green cut rhinestones and the leaves filled with clear set rhinestones. The brooch is made of potash, typical for this time. ...
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1930s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal

Larg hand enamelled metal floral motif necklace and earclips by SANDOR 1950's US
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A great larg hand enamelled metal flower and leaf necklace designed by SANDOR in the 1940s with matching flower earclip from the 1940's. Sandor manufactured high quality handmade jew...
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1950s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

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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