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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Medieval
Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Byzantine Granulation Ring with Cabochon Turquoise & Diamonds 22kt Yellow Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine Granulation ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Cabochon Turquoise center and two brilliant cut diamonds. The double base of th...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
Antique Georgian 19th Century Portuguese Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in gold and silver, rivers and crescents with antique foiled diamonds in the cascades of these graceful chandelier earrings from 1790 . These are d...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Burmese Ruby 3.34ct and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800.
The unheated cushion-shaped Burmese ruby, 3.34cts, set within naturalistic trellis work, filled with 16 old-cut dia...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Amethyst, turquoise and black pearl necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Long very smart single strand sautoir of multi cut faceted beautiful rich colored amethysts accented with brilliantly colored turquoise beads flanked with pear shaped black cultured ...
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2010s American Byzantine Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
NEW Natural Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Byzantine Bracelet in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This beautiful bracelet from LaFrancee is a stunning piece of jewelry that features natural ruby, sapphire, and emerald gemstones in a 14k solid yellow gold setting. The Byzantine st...
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Late 20th Century North American Byzantine Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Friendship Token of Sentiment Woven Hair Chain 14 KaratGold Hand Clasp
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful hair chain was created in 1825 ca. It is made out of handwoven brown hair and 14 karat gold. The chain was intended as a token of friendship and sentiment. The hair al...
Category
1820s European George IV Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique George IV Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold Woven Hair Leaf Ornaments
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These drop earrings were handcrafted out of hair and 14 karat gold in 1820 ca.
Each earring consists of three spheres. The ends of the woven hair terminate in gold fittings designed...
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1820s European George IV Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Friendship Forget Me Not Sentimental Token Bracelet 14 KaratGold Clasp
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This handcrafted bracelet was intended as a sentimental token of friendship. The perfectly woven brown hair bracelet is made up out of six individually woven thin ropes. The bracelet...
Category
1820s European George IV Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
This is the kind of ring you see in a Museum
South East Asian Antique Agate...
Category
Mid-17th Century Burmese Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Floral Brooch Featuring 3 Carats DTW of Antique Diamonds
Located in Montgomery, AL
This exceptional antique piece dates back to the Georgian design period (1714-1840). This design period is quite lengthy as it encompasses the rule of five British monarchies. This G...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Burma Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
This is the kind of ring you see in a Museum
South East Asian Antique Agate...
Category
17th Century Burmese Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds.
Superbly preserved, dating from the late 18th century (1780). A set of sparkling flat rose-cut diamonds decorates each earring along with sixteen vibrant step-cut green emeralds. They range in value from 0.15ct (6 emeralds) to 1.20ct (8 emeralds), and total approximately 10ct in both.
The galleries have ornate detailing and are fitted with three droppers at the bottom with a hinge in the center to allow them to swing and dance freely.
The earrings preserve its original clip hooks and are divided into three bodies, the upper one can be separated and worn independently.
Size: Height 80mm (78mm inc. hooks) x Width 23mm x Depth 5.5mm. Metal: Silver/ 18ct Gold (Tested)
Stones: Emeralds (Major 6.46mmx 5.38mm, approx. 1.20ct each - 10 carats total), Diamonds (approx. 4ct total).
Weight: 43.21g
Modern Spain, Portugal and parts of France were once part of the Iberian peninsula-
Please note that the earrings are in original condition with the original fittings. Sometimes these earrings are referred as Catalan as they were mainly made in the region at the late 18 cent. Spanish jewellery benefited from the Colombian emerald mines abundant supply by the end of the 18 century.
During the eighteenth century, Spain controlled the gold and emerald mines of Colombia and Peru. This wealth of resources resulted in exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings, etc. were plentiful at the court of Spain. A long gold earring...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Signature Old Mine Diamond Three Stone Ring
By 1801 Jewels
Located in PARKDALE, VIC
Forming a part of our Signature collection. This expertly crafted setting is an ode to the classic Georgian period three stone ring. The ring pictured is set with a 1.93 carat old mine diamond (N/O colour, VS clarity, 7.7mm x 6.5 x 5.3mm).
The setting features Georgian style cut down collets, a fluted closed back with a secret rose cut diamond and two old mine cut diamonds (approx. 0.2 carats each).
Ring is resizable.
Message us for more pictures of the ring or if you would like to learn more about the jewel. This setting is also available as semi bespoke, meaning you can let your imagination run wild with coloured gems...
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2010s Australian George III Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross dating to circa the eighth century AD. The extremely fine bronze cross depicts Helena holding holy water in her right hand, the reverse side is inscribed with a line of inscriptions. The ancient cross...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Georgian Silver Gold Rose Cut Table Cut Diamond Floral Hair Pin
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing Georgian hair pin. The piece features rose cut and table cut diamonds.
The floral detail is crafted in silver and is gold plated. The rest part is made of base m...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Base Metal
24K Gold and Oxidized Silver Aquaprase Cross Necklace by Lika Behar
By Lika Behar
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The "My World" necklace by Lika Behar is a one-of-a-kind creation featuring a 24K gold cross pendant adorned with a striking 22.12ctw cabochon Aquaprase. This magnificent centerpiece...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, 24k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair 18th Century Spanish Rose-Cut Diamond and 18 K Gold Earring - Wearable Art
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Pair 18th Century Spanish "Salmantinos" Rose-Cut Diamond and Gold Earrings. Gold and Diamond earrings, which are a variation on the Pendeloque drop, Circa 1760 - 1780. (Wearable Art...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Hope Faith Love Lasting Happiness Chalcedony Carnelian ØUS6.75/2gr
Located in SE
" Faith, Hope and Love" (1 Corinthians 13:13) is a favorite Bible verse about the superiority of Love.
It is often quoted in Christian wedding ceremonies. This Faith, Hope and Love ...
Category
19th Century European Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Vinaigrette Hallmark Birmingham 1834 Sterling Silver John Lilly
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This George III piece is in good, antique, 190 year old condition!
This is a very old piece crafted in sterling silver with gold gilt to the inside.
Back in the day of King George...
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1830s British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Pair Of Rose-Cut Diamond Earrings Circa 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
Silver and 18kt yellow gold with collet set foiled back rose-cut diamonds pair of earrings.
Gross weight : 3,21 gr. (pierced ears system)
Diamond diameter : 5,20 (0,50carat each appr...
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Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Turkish 18k Gold Turquoise, Pearl Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Up for sale is a truly unique and fabulous Turkish, turquoise pearl and gold necklace and earrings set.
The necklace weighs a total of 75 grams and consists of over 260 freshwater ...
Category
1990s Turkish Byzantine Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & William Bateman
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A George III period sterling silver sugar shaker by members of the famed English silversmithing family, The Batemans. Although slightly rubbed, the hallmarks indicate manufacture fro...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & Jonathan Bateman
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A rare George III period sterling silver sugar shaker with floral repousse decor by members of the famed English silversmithing family, The Batemans. The ornate sugar shaker has cris...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A George III period sterling silver creamer with floral repousse design to the body above a square base by Peter & Ann Bateman. To the centre of the creamer under the spout is a blan...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Salt Cellar by Peter & Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A George III period sterling silver salt cellar with a gilt wash interior and hand-chased details by two members of the famed English silversmithing family, Peter & Ann Bateman. An e...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Circa 1783 Georgian Antique Portrait Memento Mori Mourning Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An ancient relic of Memento Mori jewelry celebrating the romance of the Georgian era, this sentimental heirloom features a miniature portrait of a reclining woman encased in glass an...
Category
1780s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K 0.65 CT Diamond & Pearl; Earrings & Pendant Set
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite set features 18K yellow gold earrings and a 14K yellow gold pendant, both adorned with a total of 0.65 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, showcasing VS-SI clarity...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
A Gold and Silver Octagonal Ring with Musical Allegory in Glass and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold and silver ring with a demountable octagonal panel set with an row of rose cut diamonds around a transparant blue glass panel with an silver ornament set with rose cut diamond...
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Late 17th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond ring dating back to the Georgian period. The head of this dainty antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with ornately curvaceous ...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin. This gorgeous Georgian pin is crafted in silver. This pin features a monkey playfully sitting on a branch and ha...
Category
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Early Victorian Triple Hoop Cut Steel Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
From my personal collection I offer Early Victorian Cut Steel Hoop Earrings to wear with a formal dress or a denim shirt. I did both. The hoops are concentric circles suspended from ...
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1820s English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique Stuart Crystal Silver and Gold Earrings, Georgian, c. 1650.
Located in Aspen, CO
Stuart Crystal silver and gold earrings, c. 1650, Georgian, (King George the Second). These Stuart Crystals, square cut with soft corners, are set in silver with gold wire -which we...
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1650s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Silver
Georgian Era Gold Case Watch Key Fob, circa 1820
Located in Venice, CA
This elaborate gold case Georgian watch key fob is ready to hang on a chain of your choice! The key has nice proportions, is short and squat in shape, w...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful example of Georgian craftsmanship. This multi-layered cluster ring features an oval shaped rose cut diamond at the centre which is circulated by a slightly s...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian 18kt yellow gold Pearl Ruby and Emerald cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dating back to around 1810 in England, this 18kt yellow gold cluster ring captures the essence of the Georgian era with its captivating charm. Adorned with emeralds, rubies, and pear...
Category
1810s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early Georgian Antique 18kt Gold Blue Topaz Cluster
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique early Georgian 18th Century 18kt yellow gold and silver blue topaz and paste cluster.
Ring's Shank has Initials and an inscription 1714 - 43
Tested positive for 18kt gold ...
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Early 18th Century British George I Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 4.00 ct old mine cut diamond Giardinetto brooch pendant with Guilloche
Located in Magdeburg, DE
This brooch was made in France or Germany around 1850 and is in very good, antique condition.
The diamonds are all set in silver with open backs.
- One large old mine cut diamond,...
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Two Row Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Georgian diamond ring. The ring features 12 rose cut diamonds that are set in silver in a typical Georgian st...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian Pearl and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Georgian 15ct gold pearl and ruby cluster ring. The central ruby is surrounded by four large natural half pearls which themselves are flanked by an additional sin...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold, rose cut diamond ring. The ring is in a Georgian style and the band features wonderful foliate detail. Although the band is 18ct yellow gold th...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an unusual large Georgian diamond cluster ring. The ring is in a triangular shape and features a negative space in the centre and is surrounded by nine rose cut diamonds vary...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian 1770s Enamel and Hair Miniature Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The face of the ring features a wonderful hair work urn which sits underneath a willow tree and is set on an ivory plaque...
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1770s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold, rose cut diamond ring. The ring is in a Georgian style and the band features wonderful foliate detail. Although the band is 18ct yellow gold th...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold Georgian ring. The ring features a central rich red ruby with a bright white old cut diamond on each shoulder. The gemstones sit in closed back s...
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1830s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Mourning Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful 15ct yellow gold mourning ring from the late Georgian era. This piece has been expertly enamelled in black, white and gold around the mid section of band and...
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1810s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bronze Byzantine Coin Pendant in 14K White Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
This bronze coin, also known as a folis, is from the Byzantine Era. Byzantine coins are one of the most challenging and complex coins to identify. This coin has an image of an emper...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central old cut diamond and surrounded by five natural pearls and a border of black enamel. Each twisted s...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian 18K Gold & Silver Diamond & Blue Glass Scorpio Firmament Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian diamond, Bristol blue glass, silver and rosy yellow gold ring, comprising forty-four rose cut diamonds, and a panel of Bristol blue glass, set in silver, to an 18 karat ro...
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1820s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully hand made yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central rose cut diamond in a cut collet setting and is surrounded by five original natural...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an antique diamond navette ring dating back to the Georgian era. It features an array of closely individually tension set rose cut diamonds of differing shapes and sizes; all...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian 1770s 18K Gold White Enamel Urn “In Memory of a Friend” Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian white enamel and yellow gold ring, in 18 karat yellow gold, adorned with white enamel and hand painted dedication.
This beautiful piece of mourning jewellery is truly on...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian 1790s Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct rose gold mourning ring from the late Georgian era. The piece has been set with a centralised round window that features a small locket of hair and a border ...
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1790s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Solid 9ct Yellow Gold 11.2mm Byzantine Chain
Located in Birmingham, GB
Men's Solid 9ct Yellow Gold 11.2mm Byzantine Chain
Introducing our Men's 9ct Yellow Gold 11.2mm Byzantine Chain - a bold and striking piece of jewellery that exudes luxury and sophi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Byzantine Jewelry & Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men von Boltenstern Ring Intaglio Signet 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.5/15 gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring featuring Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the detailed heraldic depiction of Von Boltenstern's coat of arms under the crown of Nobility set into wide band r...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Medieval Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Georgian Coral Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A coral bracelet with lions, eagles, dogs, cats, snakes and dragons all in a loving embrace with acanthus leaves on their backs carved to create a magnificent bracelet with a hidden ...
Category
1840s English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Bochic “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Carnilen ring
Bochic Curated Antique Cameo From Afghanistan
18k Solid Gold & Antique ring
This is the k...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Memento Mori Philosophy Bracelet with Diamonds 24k Gold and SS by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Memento Mori Philosophy Bracelet with Diamond 24k Gold-Fused and SS by Kurtulan
Memento Mori Philosophy Bracelet - (Latin for 'remember that you [have to] die') is an artistic or sym...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
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