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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 18th Century
Late 17th/early 18th Century 18kt gold Stuart Crystal memorial locket
Located in Braintree, GB
This is an exquisite Stuart Crystal memorial locket from the 17th and early 18th century. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this mourning pendant features a rock crystal center adorned wi...
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18th Century European Antique Jewelry & Watches
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A George III period, sterling silver creamer with a monogrammed crest and beaded rim by Peter & Ann Bateman of the famed Bateman silversmithing family. This rather lovely creamer sit...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gold box with cut sides
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular gold box with cut sides. The hinged gold lid is adorned with concentric lines framed by a floral frieze of foliage on amati gold background. The frame is composed of four...
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1790s French Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
GIA Emerald Platinum 18K Pendant Diamond Certified Victorian Huge AAA 5.26 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents VINTAGE LUXURY. HUGE GIA CERTIFIED 5.26 CARAT GREEN EMERALD AND DIAMOND PLATINUM NECKLACE & BOX! RARE LUXURIOUS ANTIQUE PLATINUM & 18K COVERED IN ...
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early hardstone cameo ring of King George III
Located in London, GB
Early hardstone cameo ring. Set with an oval hardstone carving of the bust of King George III in a Roman set setting, flanked by trumpeting shoulders and leading smoothly through to ...
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1760s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Exceptional Gold Spheres Necklace from the XVIIIth Century
Located in Sežana, SI
Very rare necklace with gold spheres, called "Venetian vague", interspersed with Mediterranean coral pearls.
Dalmatian production, late 18th century
Lenght 45 cm.
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Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Gold
Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring floral motif, rose cut diamonds set in silver on the front and gold finish on the back with natural pearl detail. Interchangeable design.
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
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
Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Ring with A Secret Compartment
Located in Firenze, IT
A beautiful and rare antique ring with a secret compartment. Charming enamel ring, with a concealed compartment for keepsakes and brimming with e...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Clasp Garnets Silver Hair Eternity Knot Sentimental Jewellery
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Georgian Clasp was handcrafted in the last quarter of the 18th century. These kind of clasps were used for bracelets and for necklaces. The clasp is made out of silver and set w...
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1780s English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Opal Garnet Cluster 14kt Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Vintage Victorian Revival Opal Garnet Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14kt Gold, a stunning homage to the elegance of the Victorian era. This exquisite ring features a cluster of opals and...
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Mid-18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Opal, 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
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...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the early 19th century. The centerpiece of this exceptional pi...
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Early 18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
22kt Yellow Gold Mourning Ring with Enamel Band
Located in Braintree, GB
22kt. yellow gold and white and black enamel large size W band mourning ring with the inscription ' John Hall OB 9. October:1797 /ET: 76
Fully hallmarked.
Maker: W.H
Dimensions -...
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1790s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century George III Diamond 15 Karat Gold Blue White Enamel Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This magnificent and extremely rare Georgian necklace is composed of flower ornaments set with old cut diamonds mounted in silber on gold.
At the centre of the necklace is a large rosette set with 25 old cut diamonds. Twelve diamond set elements designed as flowers with seven diamonds each alternate with twelve concave oval segments which are made of opaque white and translucent dark blue Guilloché enamel and set with one diamond each. The outer white enamel is separated from the blue section by means of fine gold lines...
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1780s British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Trio Clover Motif Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.5
Step back in time with this exquisite antique ring featuring a captivating trio of Old Mine Cut diamonds set in a charming clover motif. Crafted in luxurious 14 karat...
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18th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Chandelier Torpedo Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent example of history, these long beautifully granulated chandelier earrings are set with amethysts from early c. 1790 and were made in the United Kingdom. They are light on the ear and completely original other than the shepherd hooks which are easier to insert rather than the back to front hooks.. Antique earrings are dear and rare to find in original condition, as many have lost the top section. These earrings superb quality, decorated with tiny orbs of gold ( granulation) applied on the long stem part. Father time knows how granulation adhered without glue or solder. The top and lowest section are engraved in repousse, the method of engraving where the gold sheet is pushed out into a design from the back creating volume and dimension. Floral designs cover the bottom inch of the earrings.
The magical secret of Pinchbeck is that no expertise was spared in its creation, rather it took a master of alchemy and ingenuity to create the gold metal formula. Pinchbeck was that alchemist. He was a British Watchmaker. He concentrated on making the first fine gold metal that was not actually gold but became as valuable. He and his son were the only living to know the formula, a marvelous gold metal that never tarnishes, is a comfortable weight and is strong and durable. It became sought after by royalty and jewelry lovers throughout the world. Made only for a short period, it is valuable, desirable and precious. Later gold filled and gold plated jewelry does not match the beauty. Pinchbeck jewelry...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
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
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
Turtle Shell Fan
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is assumed to be vintage French (Brise) fan from 1875 - 1889
Period: 1870 - 1900
This tortoiseshell fan is a rare collector's piece that originated in Europe.
It is from Fren...
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18th Century French Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
An 18 Carat Gold and Jasper Egg Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat and jaspis egg box pendant with 18 carat gold mounting, the edges around and the hinge with which the box opens are engraved with leaves, France, 18th century.
weight...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond, 1.49 Carat G SI1
Located in Antwerpen, BE
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Early 18th Century Unknown Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond, 1.73 Carat F VS2
Located in Antwerpen, BE
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Early 18th Century Unknown Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
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
Gold Memento Mori Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large octagonal ring adorned with a Neo-Classical landscape. The scene features a classical colonnade and a gracefully waving tree, accompanied by a shield bearing the letters F an...
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1780s German Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
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 18kt Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Seal Fob/Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique 18th-century Georgian seal fob/pendant, crafted from 18kt. yellow gold features a Carnelian intaglio depicting an armorial coat of arms.
X- ray been tested for 18kt gold...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th-century Stag-beetle Brooch with Diamonds and Gem stones
Located in Stockholm, SE
Step into the enchanting world of vintage elegance with this exquisite Stag-beetle Brooch, a true masterpiece from the 19th century. Crafted between 1800-1850, this stunning piece sh...
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Early 18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
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 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 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 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
4.56 Carat Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing our exquisite 4.56 Carat Oval Sapphire Ring, a regal masterpiece of timeless beauty and elegance. This captivating piece features a stunning 4.56 carat oval sapphire, sou...
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Early 18th Century Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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
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
Victorian Gem Set Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming Victorian clover ring. The ring is set with a trio of round gemstones including a ruby, sapphire and old cut diamond collectively forming the clover motif. T...
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18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
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
Antique Georgian Silver & 9K Gold Diamond Foliate Openwork Brooch in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian diamond, silver, and rose gold brooch, comprising forty-seven old mine cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 9 karat rose gold, with 9 karat rose gold pin and fittings.
...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely tiny 18th century pendant Locket was crate out 14 katat gold. The outline of the little jewel is decorated with natural seed pearls, one pearl is currently missing but wi...
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1780s European George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged ornaments with white and green dotted enamel and two star pendants, culminating in a sty...
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1790s French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Iron quizzing glass was crated towards the end of the eighteenth century in France. The large round split ring indicates that it was to be worn on a chain. Thirty two round stee...
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1790s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Cut Steel
Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Fob Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Keyless Cylinder Fob Watch With Matching Pearl and Diamond Brooch. C1880
Dial: A beautiful white enamel dial with black Roman Numerals and outer minute track with very unusual blue Arabic numbers going from five to sixty. The original hands are a copper coloured Louis XVI style.
Case: The 18ct yellow gold full hunter case with a beautiful hand painted enamel scene of a Cherub and a Fairy cutting flowers in a garden. The enamel scene is surrounded by split seed pearls. The bow and the winder are covered in pearls. The watch hangs from a gold pearl and diamond brooch. The reverse cover has a Royal blue enamel monogram inlaid into the case. The inner cover is signed To the Queen Examined by Lund & Blockley 42 Pall Mall London.
Movement: The Swiss keyless cylinder fully jewelled movement with wolfs tooth...
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18th Century British Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Silver Foiled Paste Flower Ring Turquoise and Green Paste Stones
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate gold ring was created towards the end of the eighteenth century out of 15 karat gold. The ring head is designed as a flower. In the center we see an oval facetted paste...
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1770s French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Thomas Shields Philadelphia Coin Silver Teaspoon / Table Spoon - 18C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 18th Century crested American coin silver spoon.
By Thomas Shields.
With a hawk or falcon bird of prey crest to the handle.
Struck twice "T.S....
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18th Century American Federal Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey agate, with an inscription in white enamel, with floral detailing in 18 karat yellow ...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful double heart ring taken from the Georgian era. This romantic piece showcases a duo of expertly cut pear shaped precious gemstones including an electric gree...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Style 4.34 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous Georgian style diamond solitaire ring. Set upon a thin 18ct yellow gold band, the face of the piece presents a single oval faceted old cut diamond which has...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
George III Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by Charles Wright
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A George III sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle likely by Charles Wright of London. The pot features what could be described as Rococo period repousse swags and floral s...
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18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Aquamarine Ring with Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
This ring is a fine example of Victorian-era craftsmanship, showcasing a blend of durability and elegance. The centerpiece, a cushion-cut aquamarine, is secured in a platinum setting...
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
By Henry Chawner
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A wonderful George III period chamber stick in sterling silver by Henry Chawner of London. An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine George II sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle, floral repousse details and a crest with rubbed maker's mark likely for William Skeen. The coffee pot is very much i...
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18th Century British George II Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Scarce Antique 18th Century Mughal 5ct Colombian Emerald Gold Ring Certified
Located in London, GB
A scarce late 18th century high-karat gold and emerald ring, circa 1780.
This superb gold ring is set with a large faceted natural emerald gemstone, approximately 5cts in weight. T...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Gold
Antique Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Intaglio Seal Silver Signet Ring
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signet ring.
In solid silver.
Bezel-set with an antique 18th Century Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt stoneware intaglio seal.
The intaglio depicts Harpocrates stand...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Georgian 18K gold garnet heart diamond ring, sentimental ring romantic ring gift
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Georgian era 18K gold ring, a rare treasure steeped in history and sentiment. At its heart lies a captivating garnet, fashioned into a triangular shape of a hear...
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18th Century French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, 18k Gold
An Enamel and Diamond Ring Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The blue enamel oval plaque, set with rose-cut diamonds, the largest to the centre, all inlaid against cobalt black glass, the rose gold setting tapering into a crisp knife-edge shan...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs
Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.
Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry houses — Tiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.
Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.
Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection. Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]
Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.
Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.
Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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