Jewelry
Mid-20th Century European Retro Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1970s European Contemporary Vintage Jewelry
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry
Pearl, Fire Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Jewelry
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s British Retro Vintage Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1850s European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry
White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Modern Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Retro Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Modern Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s French Modern Jewelry
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Jewelry
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Retro Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s British Retro Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s British Retro Vintage Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s British Modern Jewelry
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Jewelry
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Jewelry
White Diamond, Platinum
1990s Unknown Retro Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Burmese Modern Jewelry
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Art Deco Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s British Retro Vintage Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 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 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 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.





