1940s Jewelry

Unusual Trifari Enamel Fire Bird Clip Brooch by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. Beautifully rendered in rhodium and crystal pastes with enamel reminiscent of Dujay pieces. All origi...

A Vintage Coro Duette sapphire dress clip. A delightful Art Deco inspired design set with triangular sapphire glass stones and white chatons. The ...

Circa 1940's. Stunning transitional cut diamond set in a classic solitaire setting with an 18k gold band and platinum head. The setting is very nice and solid without sitting too hig...

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1941 GRUEN Vintage Techni - Quadron / Rolex Prince Watch...

An exceptional French Art Deco ring, circa 1940, featuring an approximately 5 carat natural Burmese sapphire of beautiful pastel blue colour, accompanied by a GRS certificate confirm...

This stunning Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky tube shape, an intense bright orange color with cloudy cantaloupe swirling. Measurements: Inside across is 2.50 in diameter (...

This wonderful early 1940's celluloid brooch of a stylised frog, with painted red and black accents is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Mea...

Signet Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with plain divided shoulders and bezel set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures 11mm x 10.5mm x 2.7mm deep / ca. 5ct ...

These spectacular 1940's clip on earrings by Miriam Haskell, accented by molded milk glass and delicate silver glass rhinestones, are the perfect statement piece to add to your vinta...

This is a stunning Art Deco Bakelite carved bracelet bangle. The chunky, domed shape features deep floral carvings and is embellished with crystal AB rhinestones. The piece boasts an...

Old Ring with claw set natural light Aquamarine colored Blue with tint of Green, radiant cut measuring 5.75mm x 4mm x 2.6mm / about 0.6 ct. This stone is transparent bright and sh...

Introduction: Patek Philippe 96J Calatrava watch.  The watch is made in 18K yellow gold and the case measures 30.5 mm and is fitted with a 12-120 caliber 18-jewel manual wind movemen...

Rolex Oyster Perpetual “Ovetto” Bubbleback, reference 3372, circa 1945, crafted in 18K rose gold (750‰), measuring 32 mm. A particularly appealing example of the early Oyster Perpetual generation, distinguished by its characteristic domed caseback and unusual bezel with engraved hour markers. Silver dial with rose gold hands and hour markers, central seconds, screw-down caseback and signed Rolex screw-down crown. Rolex 9¾-ligne automatic movement, inspected in September 2026 by a specialist Rolex watchmaker in Paris, with excellent timegrapher results. The Bubbleback holds a special place in Rolex history. Its distinctive protruding caseback, which inspired the nickname “Ovetto” (“little egg”) among Italian collectors, was designed to accommodate the early Perpetual self-winding rotor mechanism within the Oyster case. These pioneering watches...

An exceptional pair of Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. Retro earrings, exquisitely crafted in 14 karat gold and dating to early to mid-1940s. Details Maker: Tiffany & Co. Orig...

Introduction: Patek Philippe 1471J Early Calatrava watch made in18K yellow gold, with a 3 body case measuring 31mm.  The watch is fitted with an 10-105 caliber 18-jewel movement # ...

Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 11 Diamonds. Swedish hallmarks, 18K, crowned G (Gothenburg), Maker's marks . Year combination ( a bit fragmented )...

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pie...

Vintage Australian Opal Ring Nice color and Brilliance. 14k Yellow Gold approx 11.2 grams Natural White Opal size: approx 16 x 12 mm Design area size overall approx 24 x 21 mm Finge...

Three Stone Cluster Ring in solid 18K set with octagon cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum settings. This sturdy Art- Deco inspired design...

This vintage beaded bakelite necklace is from the 1940's and from the end of the Art Deco period. The bakelite is marbled and in tones of burgundy reds, browns. It was just restrung ...

A pair of Finish Retro Vintage 14K Earrings on secure hooks with bezel set oval cut Blue Spinel stones. Stones are likely lab made and imitate valuable Natural light blue Spinels ver...

ϟiignet Ring for Men Art Deco styled in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Jade stone stone rectangular cut and polished 16 x 12 mm x 2.6 mm deep/ about 5.5 ct . Swedish...

Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring in solid 18K White Gold. Fine emerald /step cut natural Blue Aquamarine measuring about 12.85 mm x 8.86 mm x 7.15 mm deep / ca.7ct The stone is of vivi...

This signet ring is made from glossy 9 carat gold and set with a deep green, red flecked bloodstone. The shoulders are beautifully moulded. Ring Size: S 1/2 or 9 1/4 Stone Dimension...

Exceptional Eisenberg Aquamarine Noh Mask Clip from the 1940's. Large gilt metal Noh Mask with jeweled faux aquas and crystal pastes with bearded pendant of collets set aqua pastes. ...

This incredible pair of 1940's statement turquoise beaded dress clips are the perfect finishing touch to your ensemble. Created in a triple cluster of bea...

ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone rectangular cut and polished 12 mm x 8.5mm x 2.6mm deep / about 3.5 ct. Initially designed for men but c...

Charming Marcel Boucher Ballerina Brooch from the Art Deco period of rhodium and pink gold plate. Pierced skirt with dancer poised en point. 2" wide x 1.75". 1940's USA.

Nice Art Deco Ring with bezel set plate of vibrant deep Green high grade untreated Jade Stone, faceted baguette cut 18 mm x 9 mm / ca. 15 ct . Swedish hallmarks of jewelry workshop ...

This is a stunning yellow and brown marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle. It features a chunky domed shape with deep floral carving all around. The color is an intense yellow-beige...

Corocraft Retro Gaspipe Snake Necklace from the 1940's. Flexible gilt cable with pave accented snake head and tail with emerald paste eyes. Closes with hook under snake's head. 21" l...

Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural light Cornflower Blue Sapphire of oval cut 12 mm x 10 mm x 5.12 mm / ca. 6.5 ct that demonstrates peculiar internal...

This circa 1940s Nastix 14 karat rose gold covered watch bracelet pairs a hidden manual wind timepiece with a ruby and diamond crescent motif, a hallm...

Attractive Navajo cuff of graduated turquoises set in silver with twisted wire and shot work. Great for men or women. Interior 2.5 x 2", USA 1940's. The bracelet measures 7.5" in le...

Introduction: This 1566J Patek Philippe vintage square watch features large fancy lugs and a 18K yellow gold measuring 26 x 26 mm, with 10"-200 caliber manual wind movement #950651 a...

This is a beautiful 14 karat yellow gold floral motif eternity band. Possibly used as a "shadow band" against another ring, this band is a size 7 with a total weight of 2.6 grams. Em...

Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring 1940's ring with a bright and shining central European-cut diamond floating in the center, estimated at 0.45carat, collet-set in plat...

One of a kind and truly amazing ring featuring a large gadrooned amethyst (approx. 18.70 ct.) set in hallmarked 14k yellow gold, accented by diamonds totaling approximately 1.32 ct. ...

Striking Mazer Retro Faux Citrine Basketweave Cuff in sterling vermeil. Heavy sterling cuff set with a large faux topaz and baguette paste centerpiece. 1940's USA Mazer. Top motif, ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shaped / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940-50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm "Lug Tip ...

A pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold , flower shaped with filigree ornaments around natural Rosy Red Ruby 11 mm x 9 mm x 5.25 mm deep / ca.4ct. Stone is semitransparent with structure...

Art - Deco styled Ring in solid 585 Yellow Gold decorated with bezel set natural old European cut Diamond : Ø2 mm / ca. 0.04ct / F,G / VS embedded into the center of claw set Black...

Art Deco sterling marcasite crystal pools of light delicate chain necklace c 1940s The elegant understated choker style necklace is embellished with three small crystal orbs encased...

This signet is modelled in 9ct gold and has the initials 'SM' engraved onto the face of the ring. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1942. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Face Dimensions: 12.5x11.5...

This magnificent convertible cultured Akoya pearl necklace is a rare and regal example of mid-20th century high jewelry. This is a once-in-a-generation piece: museum-worthy, deeply collectible, and functionally royal in construction. It is quite simply an unparalleled treasure of vintage pearl craftsmanship. Composed of 64.5 inches of luminous, exceptionally large Akoya pearls—ranging from 9.3mm to 9.7mm—this necklace is not only stunning in scale but unmatched in versatility, construction, and quality. The necklace is ingeniously crafted in seven interchangeable segments, each tipped with a white gold clasp set with twelve .02 carat transitional cut diamonds—for a total of 84 hand-cut transitional diamonds weighing approximately 1.68 carats. The seven sections can be connected in various combinations to create multiple wearable lengths, from a single opera strand to a double choker and everything in between, including bracelets. This adaptable design echoes the bespoke nature of European royal jewelry, which often incorporated convertible elements to transition seamlessly from courtly daywear to formal gala adornment. Segment Breakdown: 1 strand of 16.5" 1 strand of 18" 2 strands of 7.5" 3 connector strands of 2.5" Total weight: 183 grams To encounter cultured Akoya pearls of this size and quality is nothing short of extraordinary. Akoya pearls—cultured from the Pinctada fucata oyster—are traditionally admired for their delicate size and mirror-like luster. Pearls measuring above 9mm are exceptionally rare, particularly in strands where all pearls are so uniform in shape, color, and size. This necklace is a masterclass in pearl matching: each gem is nearly perfectly round with a soft, creamy natural tone and a nearly blemish-free surface—indicators of the finest grading possible at the time. Even more extraordinary, these pearls display orient, the elusive spectral shimmer that appears to move just beneath the surface of the nacre. Orient is most often associated with natural pearls, as it occurs when nacre is extremely thick and finely layered. Its presence here suggests not only the age and integrity of the pearls, but also a degree of natural beauty that rivals the finest natural pearls in museum collections. Each of the seven connectors is finished with a refined 18k white gold cap, channel-set with twelve transitional cut diamonds—a cut dating from the 1930s–1940s that bridged the evolution from Old European to modern brilliant cuts. These diamonds were likely hand-cut, and their deeper proportions and open culets lend them a fiery, vintage charm that beautifully complements the soft sheen of the pearls. Though unsigned, the workmanship is of the highest order. Each component feels robust and flawlessly executed, the connections glide with elegant precision, and the pearl stringing remains perfectly taut. This level of detail and ingenuity would not be out of place in the ateliers of Cartier, Garrard & Co., or Buccellati. While no maker’s mark has been located, the pedigree of the piece is unmistakable. Convertible pearl...

Miriam Haskell multi strand faux emerald Gripoix glass bead necklace of 4 bead strands with gilt plated cut steel bead spacers, hand sewn back to back crystal rose montes and pierced...

Chanel Novelty Company pierced heart pendant brooch. The silver plated white metal brooch is hand cold enameled in a deep ruby red with twin pendant hearts. Excellent Condition, Sign...

Vintage 3 stone Ring for Men Circa 1940's 14 Yellow and White Gold It can been more Clean however we didn't want to touch it. Diamond and Ruby are Natural approx size 3.5 - 4.0mm Fin...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 44169 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold / Gold Filled Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940...

A charming pair of vintage stud earrings dating to 1945–1965, each featuring a delicate pansy rendered in 14K gold and finished with pink and white enamel. At the center of each flow...

For sale is this lovely bulky old European Cut diamond ring. This Ruby Tank ring is made in 18 karat Yellow gold and marked with an 18k mark. This type of ring is called a Tank ring ...

This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold and has a smooth face. The letters on the front reads E R. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1940. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Face Dimensions: 9.5x9.5...

Marcel Boucher crystal pave and baguettes floral bow brooch. Rhodium plated base metal, crystal rhinestones, pierce work set with rectangular and tapered b...

An exceptional vintage BULGARI Colombian emerald and diamond ring, dating to circa the 1940s, centered by an extraordinary 8.01 carat natural Colombian emerald whose remarkable color...

This is a men's 14 karat yellow gold ID bracelet with curb links. The name plate has a slight bend, giving it an oval shape and measures 43.5mm x 9.0mm x 7.0mm. The bracelet as a who...

Rare Trifari Norman Bel Geddes Jelly Belly fish brooch designed in 1941. This Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip-Brooch is formed of a yellow and rose gold plated base metal alternating to fo...

This stunning banana brown marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle features a domed shape with deep floral carving, two designs on the bracelet, and a thick wall. The piece has an int...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Precision / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...

Exceptional Marcel Boucher Retro Emerald Paste Parure from the 1940's. Gas pipe chain used with pave and emerald paste retro motifs. Tassel drop necklace ...

Circa 1940's. Unique retro ring with old european cut diamonds, single cut diamonds and lab grown rubies which are period appropriate. The design is really cool and sculptural. The d...