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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Plated Swarovski Crystal Emerald Leopard Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Kenneth Jay Lane gold Swarovski crystal emerald leopard pendant necklace features hand-cast big cat design with spotted detail. Luxury designer jewelry for animal motif collectors. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Mixed Metal

Antique 18ct Gold, Sapphire, Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Pendant 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 * The chain is sold separately Late Victorian pendant in 18ct yellow gold, centred with a Sapphire, framed by an ornate fo...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Green Glass Stone Clip-on Earrings Designed by Silvana c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Italian glass stone clip-on earrings designed by Silvana c 1970 The elegant earrings are adorned with a green glass oval stone The oval glass cabochon is encased in gilt matte metal...
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1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Classic Ribbed 18K Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic ribbed 18K yellow gold cigar band ring 20th Century Timeless design featuring a slightly convex ribbed design throughout the perimeter of the band. The interior is marked wit...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 18K White Gold 4.85ct Pear Fiery Blue-Violet Tanzanite Fine Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Tanzanite of the Dawn As the first light breaks over the horizon, this pendant captures the soul of a new beginning. A 4.85ct pear-cut Tanzanite glows with the deep serenity of twili...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver, Victorian Chain Necklace with Silver Engraved Locket Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace & Locket Sterling Silver Circa 1880 A finely crafted late Victorian silver locket and chain, dating to circa 1880. The oval locket features deeply eng...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Peridot & Seed Pearl Pendant, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately An elegant openwork pendant in 9ct yellow gold, finely crafted in the Art Nouveau style with s...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Amethyst Rope Motif Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Specifications & Description: • Metal: 18k yellow gold • Maker’s Marks: Present; likely British • Gemstone: Natural amethyst cabochon • Gemstone Size: Approx. 15.5 × 12.7 mm • Estim...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 4.18 Carat Blue Opal & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Necklace 20 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous and has a fabulous design. It's truly a glamorous statement necklace. The blue opal stones are from Ethiopia, and they are oval cut and measure 4 x 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Boat Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. Its elegant boat-shaped design is adorne...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, magnificent large antique Georgian rose cut 6 TCW diamond and 26.3 TCW royal purple amethyst pendant Early 19th Century The scale and quality of this spectacular piec...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, 1920s Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this fabulous 1920s cocktail ring, a true testament to the elegance of the era. At the heart...
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Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum Edwardian Peridot & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this stunning Edwardian cluster ring, featuring a magnificent peridot centre stone that captures...
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Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct gold ring. At its heart lies a stunning square-cut...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Antique 9ct Gold Stamped, Edwardian Citrine Heart, Knife Edge Bangle
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Bangle 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian era bangle, crafted from 9ct gold and beautifully stamped for authenticity. ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Cluster Ring 18k ~1.60ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Antique Mid-Victorian Old Mine-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Metal – 18K rose gold shank with silver prong-set diamond cluster Diamonds – 15 old mine-cut diamonds (including shoulders) t...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 4.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 4.01 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.04ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.04 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.17ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.17 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

New 27.09 Carat 63 Emerald 14K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Bracelet 7-8"
Located in Eagan, MN
The stones are from Zambia. It's truly a glamorous statement bracelet. There are 63 oval cut emeralds that measure 6 x 4 mm and total 27.09 carats. The emeralds are various shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Rose Gold .07ct Diamonds By the Yard Pendant NK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Rose Gold .07ct Diamonds By the Yard Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K rose gold Chain: 16" Pendant: 3.86mm wide Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat tot...
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2010s Spanish Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage Ring 6ct White Spinel solid 18K Gold Ø5.75 US / 5.17 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with wide shoulders decorated with bezel set square cut lab made White Spinel measuring 9 mm x 9 mm x 8 mm deep / about 6.5 ct. The stone bright and s...
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1970s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

New 15.2 Carat Natural Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Plated Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful. There is ten 7 x 5 mm oval cut natural emerald on each earrings totaling 7.6 carats on each earrings. It's a very elegant design. The stones are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold tone locket designer pendant chain necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

14k Yellow Gold .20 Carat Canary Yellow Brilliant Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are so pretty! You don't often see hoop earrings with Canary Yellow Diamonds. There is .10 Carats of brilliant cut canary yellow diamonds on each earring. They are ...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s 0.80 Carat Total Diamonds Set in New 4 Claw 18ct White Stud Earring Mounts
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Stud Earrings 18ct White Gold Stamped 750 Circa 1930s Diamonds Introducing our stunning diamond stud earrings, featuring vintage natural diamonds set in new white gold set...
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Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond

New 3.72 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Cut Blue Zircon Oxi-Black PL Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just a spectacular color and one you don't see very often. The stones are from Africa and are just exquisite. They are fancy oval cut stones and are each 1.86 Car...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

NAPIER signed vintage gold tone massive chain designer bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NAPIER • gold tone • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤️❤️ VINT...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

ART signed vintage gold tone Maltese cross turquoise designer necklace brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ART for ARTHUR PEPPER • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer necklace brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minim...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Oscar De La Renta Gold Wild Rose Pearl Swarovski Crystal Flower Clip Earrings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oscar de la Renta antique gold wild rose pearl Swarovski crystal clip earrings. Luxury designer jewelry. 2" statement pieces. Made in USA. Oscar de la Renta antique gold plated wild...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Mixed Metal

New 6.95 Carat Blue Sapphire Post Dangle Rose Gold PL Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
The stones are from Africa and are just exquisite. They are oval cut stones and are each 3.48 Carats. The stones measure 10.3 x 8 mm. They have a beautiful Rose Gold Plated Sterli...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold

Rare 1928 Bulova 14K White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Authentic roaring 20’s Bulova ladies watch, circa 1928, with solid 14K white gold case set with two diamonds and four emeralds. Engraved “Red to Vera 12-25-28”; authentic 1920s prove...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Bamboo Solid 1" Hoop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Metal – Solid 18K yellow gold, stamped “750” Weight – 14.0 grams total Measurements – approx. 1" exterior diameter Markings – each earring signed “T & Co.” and dated “1996” Construct...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Made Rosary 18k Yellow Gold, Early to Mid-Century
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage (possibly antique) French 18K Yellow Gold Rosary Necklace, Mid-Century Metal – 18K yellow gold, hallmarked with French eagle head for 18 karat gold purity Maker’s Mark – Fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful necklace. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats. The stone is from Madagascar. It is surrounded by diamond cut rubies. The pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful ring. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats. The stone is from Madagascar. It is surrounded by diamond cut rubies. They are a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

14k White Gold 6.5 Carat Emerald Brilliant Cut Diamond Slider Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful necklace! There is a 6.5 carat emerald center stone measuring 6.5 x 4.5 mm. and there is also a .03 carat brilliant cut diamond on this beautiful 14k white gold set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 3.64ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) GIA
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A once in a lifetime opportunity to become the proud owner of this amazing ring. The ring has tremendous brilliance and shine and excellent clarity level which makes it an unforgetta...
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Early Victorian Emerald and Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Cluster Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 Step back in time to the elegance of the Early Victorian era with this exquisite 18ct gold square cluster ring. At its cen...
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring, Size 6
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Band 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Delve into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold band ring, showcasing a trio of stunning cushio...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone fabric checkered dangle designer 80's clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with fabric • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤️❤️ ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Hermès Set of 2 Bracelets Elephants Grazing Red Palladium 65
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Lovely Authentic Hermès Set of 2 Bracelets Print: Elephants Grazing Theme: Africa, Savannah, Wild Animals Made in Austria + I (2005) Made of enamel printed and palladium...
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Early 2000s Austrian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Enamel, Palladium

Vintage matte gold tone modernist designer 80's clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Georgian Emerald & Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1825 This exquisite 15ct yellow gold Georgian ring features a stunning seven stone design with alternating natural emeralds and diam...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1980s Emerald & Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald Half Eternity Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1980s Step back into the elegance of the 1980s with this stunning vintage half-eternity band, exquisitely crafted in luxurious ...
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Late 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.01 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold plated natural carved pink coral green jade flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold plated with natural stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 3...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Vintage MARSHALL FIELDS gold tone designer chain necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MARSHALL FIELDS • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Vintage cloisonné gold tone colorful enamel wide bangle bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤️❤️...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone wide domed designer cuff bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Vintage gold tone pink enamel flowers designer 80's clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤️❤️...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

H. Stern Rainbow Collection Gemstone Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Maker: H. Stern Collection: Rainbow Metal: 18K yellow gold Gemstones: Channel-set French-cut baguette semi-precious gemstones including peridot, citrine, garnet, amethyst, iolite, an...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Ye...

Brutalist Gothic 925 Sterling Silver Bird Talon Ring Size 6 to 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very unique item!! And I have several of them as shown in the photo. This listing is for one. It fits a 6 to 6.25 ring finger. Or if your fingers are larger you can wea...
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2010s Unknown Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Earrings natural 1.4 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old Russian Diamond Earrings with lever back folding hooks from ca 1900s - 1910s. Old early 20th century Russian Imperial 56 standard hallmarks on both, assay of Tiflis c...
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1910s Georgian Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Maz Neoclassical 18k Gold & Diamond Earrings
By Maz
Located in Orlando, FL
MAZ 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Framed Intaglio Earrings Maker: MAZ Metal: 18K yellow gold centers with white gold diamond borders Diamonds: 58 round brilliant cuts totaling a...
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Late 20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MONET signed vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Antique Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø US5.75 / 1.31 gr
Located in SE
European Ring from early XX cent. with plain band end engraved bezel in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with rose cut natural Red Garnet Ø 4mm / ca.025ct. Back side closed. Crown is ...
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1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

MONET signed vintage gold tone pearl enamel designer link necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel and glass pearls • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings 18ct White Gold Circa 1920s Step into elegance with this stunning pair of 18ct white gold 1920s drop earrings, a true statement piece perfect for any specia...
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Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel 25 Collection Silver-Tone Oval Stud Oversized Large Earrings
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
From Chanel’s elegant 25 Collection, these oval stud earrings showcase the timeless sophistication and craftsmanship that define the House. The design features the signature interloc...
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2010s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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 contemporary designers, 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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