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What is the origin of the word jewelry?
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The origin of the word jewelry dates back to Old French. It comes from the word “jouel,” which refers to a jewel or a cut and polished gemstone. In turn, the Old French term emerged from the Latin “jocale,” which meant "plaything." On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.
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Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Emerald and Rose Diamond Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1880
An elegant late Victorian ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, centring a vibrant emerald of approximately 1.20 carats. The cushion-...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1910
Introducing a stunning Edwardian diamond daisy ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and platinum. The ring features a beautiful dai...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Gold 0.27 ct. tw. Hammered Cuff Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Cuff Ring, Accented with 0.27 Carats of Burnish Set Diamonds
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2010s Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks Golf Balls Numbered
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Cufflinks
Golf Balls Shaped
Made of 18K yellow gold (750/1000)
"HERMÈS" / Eagle (for Gold) and craftsman's hallmarks engraved on each cufflink
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cufflinks
Materials
Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold 0.73ct Mahenge Pink Spinel Sleek Bezel Set Solitaire Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
For those who loves all pink!
A luminous celebration of color and craftsmanship, this solitaire ring features a vivid Mahenge pink spinel—renowned for its rare saturation and natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings
Materials
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$700 Sale Price
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New 6.2 Carat Red Sapphire
Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
The main stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. They are very high-quality stones. They are round cut stones and are 3.1 carats each. The main stones are 8.2 mm and are surr...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$296 Sale Price
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