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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Modernist
Style: Renaissance
Tiffany & Co. 1980 Elsa Peretti Rare Teardrop Ring In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Tear drop ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A vintage teardrop ring, created at the Tiffany Studios in New York city by Elsa Peretti, back in the 1980. Thi...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French 1960 Modernist Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 12.98 Ctw Diamonds & Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
French earrings with turquoises and diamonds. Colorful and refreshing pair of earrings crafted in Paris France in solid white gold of 18 karats, with polished finish. These earrings...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angela Cummings 1991 Studio Twisted Sculptural Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Free form cuff-bracelet designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful sculptural cuff bracelet, created by Angela Cummings at her own goldsmith studio in New York city, back in the 1990. T...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1970 Schlumberger Scalloped Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. An iconic scalloped pair of clips-on earrings, created in New York city by Jean Schlumberger at the Tiffany Studios...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1982 By Paloma Picasso Zig Zag Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Zig Zag earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Geometric pair of drop earrings, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso at the the Tiffany & Co. studios, back in t...
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1990s American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1981 By Elsa Peretti Free Form Hearts Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips on earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. Beautiful everyday pair of clips earrings, created by Elsa Peretti at the Tiffany & Co. Studios, back in the...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jörgen Sandberg 1970 Denmark Aerodynamic Ring In Polished 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural ring designed by Jörgen Sandberg Odense. An exceptional sculptural ring, created in Copenhagen Denmark by the goldsmith and designer Jörgen Sandberg Odense, back in the...
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1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bvlgari Roma Serpenti Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.36 Ctw In Diamonds And Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
A gems-set Serpenti flexible ring designed by Bvlgari. This ring is an exceptional piece of jewelry, created in Rome Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari. This rare Serpenti...
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Early 2000s Italian Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian 1970 Modernist Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 21.60 Ctw Diamonds And Coral
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian modernist cocktail ring. Fabulous cocktail ring created in Italy back in the 1970's. This modernist ring has been crafted with a solid and bold construction in solid yell...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Double Corals Ring In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Toi et Moi ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A very rare Toi et Moi ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This ring has been...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Louis Fiessler 1970 German Buckle Belt Bracelet In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Buckle belt bracelet designed by Louis Fiessler. An unusual buckle-belt bracelet, created by the famous German goldsmith and designer Louis Fiessler, back in the 1970's. This vintag...
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1970s German Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist 1960 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 15.36 Ctw In Diamonds And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Retro-modernist cocktail ring with gemstones. Fabulous, oversized bombe cocktail ring, created with retro-modernist patterns, back in the 1960. This cocktail ring has been crafted w...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

1970 Nordic Ring Unisex Modernist solid 18K Gold Ø6.25 US / 5.3 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Swedish Ring in solid 18K Orange Gold with openwork crown , modernist styled . In general Unisex model, for Men or Women. Hallmarked 18K , maker's and date code U9 / hand -...
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1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Modernist Starburst Cultured Pearl & 18k Gold Ear Clips, France, circa 1960s
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist Starburst cultured pearl and 18K yellow gold ear clips - refined and elegant - fine hand made quality - each ear clip featuring a cultured pearl (approx. 8 mm. in diameter)...
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Blocky Alternating Bar and Link Vintage Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This bold, 1980's bar and link bracelet is made of 18k gold and is sure to make you stand out from the crowd. The large brick-like links are hard to miss and are tied together by equ...
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20th Century Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Boucheron 18K Gold Diamond Small Hoop Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Boucheron 18K gold and diamond small hoop earrings, circa 1960's. Earrings measure 5.8" by .25" and are signed Boucheron,...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Minimalist 1.94 Carat Emerald Pink Sapphire Hoops Earring 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Minimalist Emerald and Pink Sapphire Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold with Diamonds to make a statement with your look. You shall need open hoop earrings to make a statement with your look....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italy 1960 Mid Century Ring 18Kt Gold 13.69 Cts Sardinian Ox Blood Red Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Solitaire cocktail ring with Sardinian Red Coral. A vintage Italian ring from the mid-century period, circa 1950's. The mounting is crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold and embellished on top, with a single round cabochon cut (14.5 x 9 mm) of a natural vivid Ox-blood red coral...
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1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar De La Renta Fine Faux Pearl and Crystal Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Signed Oscar de la Renta Faux Pearl and Crystal Necklace with matching pair of Earrings; Designer Signature; necklace mea...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl

Brushed Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bangle bracelet in 18 carat satin white gold. This delightful white gold bangle bracelet is oval and rounded in form. Created in brushed white gold it is engraved and set with 5 bril...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Chaumet Paris 1960 Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Coral And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by Chaumet. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in Paris France by the Jewelry house of Chaumet, back in the 1960. Designed with fluted and textured patterns an...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Niels Erik From Sterling Silver Banded Blue Agate Danish Modernist Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Danish modern sterling silver linked bracelet with conical shaped striped blue agate stones created by Niels Erik From, circa 1960's. Bracelet measures 7 1/4" in length by 5/8" wide and is signed Sterling, Denmark, NE From...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Seaman Schepps Squared Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold 24.40 Cts Diamonds Rock Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Square gems set earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. Nice vintage pair created in New York city at the Seaman Schepps atelier, back in the 1980. These squa...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Vintage Platinum and Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Owl Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mid Century Modern Lapis and Diamond Platinum and Gold Owl Ring. Securely Hand set with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.50tcw and Ruby eyes, a...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mid - Century Scandinavian Silver Mesh Bracelet Sugar Loaf Cabochon Rose Quarz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderfully smooth silver mesh bracelet was created in 1960 ca. The bracelet is marked 835, a silver content mark used in Scandinavia. The ornamental bracelet clasp is set with...
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1960s Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Björn Weckström 14karat Gold Brooch name, Drift wood. Lapponia 1971
Located in Orimattila, FI
14k gold Brooch name, Drift wood. Lapponia 1971 Ajopuut is name in Finland. Gold brooch 14k gold. 585 Measurements 40 x 33 mm. Weight 18.8 g. See also other Weckström jewelry for sal...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Signed High Karat Gold Memphis School Opal, Amethyst, & Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of fine signed high karat gold Memphis School style cufflinks. Each with a bezel-set, rectangular purple opal cabochon, a bezel-set triangular amethyst, and 2 pearls. Marked...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Modernist Turquoise-set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, American. Beyond cool and past verve is where this fabulous seventies ring lives! The form is a wide band with cutout circles and a large turquoise set in a wonderf...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss Modern Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Swiss. This Mod seventies ring is set with a cotton candy pink 18-carat tourmaline. The heavy, squared-off four-prong setting gives a cubist look, boldly juxtaposi...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co 1977 Elsa Peretti Rock Quartz Lilies Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A lilies earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. These sculptural pair of clips-on earrings are extremely rare and just a few were produced. They were design...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 1960 Mid Century Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Salmon Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Italian mid-century earrings with salmon corals. Beautiful pair of modernist earrings, created in Italy during the mid century period back in the 1960. These earrings has been craft...
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nani Cesare Modernist Turquoise Long Necklace 18Kt Gold With 14.06 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Graduated long turquoise necklace designed by Nani Cesare. Fabulous statement long necklace, created in Alessandria Italy at the jewelry atelier of Nani Cesare, back in the 1970. Th...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

European Modernist 1970 Sculptural Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist Zero group sculptural ring. This ring is really a sculpture. Created in Europe and most probably made in Germany around the 1960. The artistic composition can be associa...
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1960s German Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Italian Modern Fancy Twisted Links Long Chain In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Long fancy-links chain made in Italy. A beautiful long chain of twenty-four inches, created in Vicenza Italy. This modern chain has been crafted with twisted and circulars links mad...
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1990s Italian Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tishman & Lipp Sputnik Spikes Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Tishman & Lipp. Very unusual pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city, by the jewelry company of Tishman & Lipp, back in the 1960. These pair...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Africa 1970 Ancient Tribal-Art Motifs Bracelet in Solid 9Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
South Africa bracelet with Tribal art. Very beautiful and unusual bracelet, created in South Africa back in the 1970. This bracelet is very interesting and elusive with beautiful an...
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1970s South African Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B 1987 Milan Blackened Pardy Mari Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pardy Mari earrings designed by Marina B. A large statement pair of clips-on earrings created in Milano Italy by Marina Bvlgari, back in the 1987. These earrings are part of the ico...
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Liberty & Co. 1978 Massive Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 126.80 Cts Red Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Coral cocktail ring designed by Liberty & Co. A superlative statement cocktail ring, created in London England by the iconic jewelry store of Liberty & Company, back in 1978. This o...
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1970s English Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Cluster Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 7.78 Carats In Diamonds And Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
A classic pair of earrings with Emeralds and diamonds. Very beautiful pair of earrings, crafted with classical patterns in solid white gold of 18 karats and accents of yellow gold i...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georg Jensen 1958 Rare Nanna Ditzel Model 126 Hoop Earrings In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops-earrings designed by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen. These are a very rare sculptural pair of hoops earrings, created in Denmark at the Georg Jensen Studios by Nanna Ditzel, b...
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1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Arthur King Bronze & Lapis Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine bronze cuff bracelet. By Arthur King. The gold bangle in an oval shaped form with a smooth lapis cabochon suspended by a pin through it. Simply a wonderful bracelet! Date:...
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20th Century American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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Bronze

Tiffany & Co T T1 Narrow Hinged Bangle in 18k Gold Medium Size
Located in Aventura, FL
Wrapped around the wearer in a continuous, unbroken circle, this hinged bangle was expertly designed with a strong, beveled "T" motif at the center. A reinvention of a Tiffany icon, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Juste un Clou Bracelet Size 15 Classic 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Juste un Clou bracelet, classic, 18K yellow gold (750/1000). Width: 3.5 mm (for size 15). Details: Brand: Cartier Type: Classic Juste un Clou Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold Size: 21...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

Monies Oversized Dangle Clip Earrings Wood and Pearlized Resin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gerda Lyngaard for Monies designed those stunning oversized hand-made clip-on earrings. The dangling pebble shape boasts charms in natural Ebony wood and resin. The resin pebbles are...
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1990s Danish Modernist Jewelry & Watches

1950s Phyllis Sklar American Modernist Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's sterling silver American modernist cufflinks created by Phyllis Sklar of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Cufflinks measure 7/8" by 5/8". Signed Ph...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Sterling Silver

Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This iconic charm bracelet was designed for Tiffany & Co. by one of their most prolific and beloved designers, Elsa Peretti in the 1980s. Crafted from sterling silver, the oval link ...
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20th Century Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Seaman Schepps Citrine and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional Seaman Schepps Vintage Citrine and Diamonds Cocktail Ring at Second Petale Gallery 18k yellow and black gold (French ma...
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Late 20th Century North American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Sterlé Carved Emerald Ancient Cameo and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional Carved Emerald Ring by Sterlé at Second Petale Gallery. A woman is depicted in bust form, holding a snake in both arms. The emerald cameo is most likely ancient, perha...
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20th Century French Renaissance Jewelry & Watches

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kaunis Koru Finnish Modernist Sterling Silver Blue Moonstone Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver bracelet with high domed blue moonstone by Kaunis Koru of Finland, circa 1960s. Bracelet has approximately 7.5" of wearable wrist length and is fully signed with Finn...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Size 15 Brushed Finish with Screwdriver
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE bracelet, 18K yellow gold (750/1000), brushed finish. Comes with a screwdriver. Width: 6.1 mm. Created in New York in 1969, the LOVE bracelet is a jewelry design icon: a close-f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Screwdriver
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE bracelet, yellow gold Size 20. Comes with a screwdriver. Width: 6.1 mm. Created in New York in 1969, the LOVE bracelet is an icon of jewellery design: a close-fitting, oval brac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Bar Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold, Thanksgiving Gift
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald Bar Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 14K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald and round cut diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry inst...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid White Gold Diamond Chain Necklace, Fine Jewelry Gift For Daughter
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Studded Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April birthstone diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari 'Parentesi' Cuff in 18 Karat Gold & Stainless Steel
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Crafted by the famed Italian maker Bulgari this flexible cuff bracelet is in a pattern called 'Parentesi'. The flexible cuff is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and stainless steel,...
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20th Century Italian Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier 1968 Paris Dinh Van 18Kt Gold Geometric Ring 3.27 Cts Red Tourmaline
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric squared ring designed by Jean Dinh Van for Cartier. A sophisticate geometric ring created in 1968 in Paris, France by the master jewelry designer Dinh van. This wearable l...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

James Parker Sterling Silver Carnelian San Diego Modernist Gentlemens Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade sterling silver modernist ring with carnelian cabochon created by James Parker of San Diego, California. Ring is a finger size 11 to 11.5 and ...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Signed Gale Rothstein Designer Modernist Abstract Multi Gem Drop Earrings
By Gale Rothstein
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Signed Gale Rothstein Designer Modernist Long Multi-Gem Turquoise, Onyx and Carnelian Agate Dangle Earrings. 18K Gold plate over brass. Measuri...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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Carnelian, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Vintage Anticlastic Neck Piece, Modernist Silver Collar, Gerhard Herbst Studio
Located in Encinitas, CA
Vintage Anticlastic Neck Piece, Gerhard Herbst Studio silver Collar. This Modernist neck piece is an exquisite example of Gerhard Herbst's ability to tr...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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 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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