Jewelry & Watches
1960s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Peridot, White Gold
1950s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Canadian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Garnet, Apatite, Moonstone, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Qatari Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Early 20th Century British Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Sri Lankan Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Ruby, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1810s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Gilt Metal
2010s French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palladium
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Tanzanite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Palladium
1930s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Rhodium
2010s Italian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver
1960s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s European Empire Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1790s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Cut Steel
20th Century French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel
1990s French Romantic Jewelry & Watches
1890s Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s European Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1820s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1810s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1980s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
1980s Finnish Empire Vintage Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s British Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Gold-filled
1930s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Rhodium
2010s Indian Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Gold-filled
1930s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Crystal
1950s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches
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 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.