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Jewelry Watches For Sale
2.03 Carat Diamond White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Classic Tennis Bracelet The tennis bracelet is 14K White Gold There are 2.03 Carats In Diamonds F/G SI There are 83 stones, each stone is 0.02 Carats The bracelet weighs 7.8 grams Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Dome Ring with Swirl White Cubic Zirconia For Her
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural dome ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, creating a smooth mirror-like surface that beautifully catches the light. A graceful swirl of mixed-size round cubic zirc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Silver Color Baroque Pearl Blue Sapphire Cab 14k White Gold Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple and elegant penfant with on top a nice Blue Sapphire Cabochon ,on the bottom an high luster Natural Silver Color Baroque Pearl measuring 13 5 x 15 5 mm and weighing 17 carats.
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2010s Thai Artisan Jewelry Watches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire

14K Yellow Gold Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bezel-Set Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Fusion of Luxury and Elegance Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings, featuring a matched pair of Ceylon cabochon sapphires and...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes and Gold Collar
Located in Chesterland, OH
Allow us to present yet another treasure from our collection—an antique figurine from the era of the Russian Empire, crafted in the workshop of the illustrious Carl Fabergé. This exq...
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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Jewelry Watches

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Blue Rectangle Oval Cabochon Stone Gold 2 Set
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Navy Blue Rectangle Oval Cabochon Stone 2 Gift Jewellery Set Elegant Modernist Pendant Necklace Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condi...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Silvorra Blue Sapphire Cluster Ruby Teardrop Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 925 sterling silver, these elegant dangle earrings feature a vibrant arrangement of natural blue sapphires and rubies. Twenty mixed-shape gemstones, totaling 4.91 carats, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry Watches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and substantial estate 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K antique gold coin 14K yellow gold signet ring 1897 $5 Gold Coin, early 20th centu...
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20th Century American Jewelry Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Florentine Engraved Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Embodying the artistry of traditional craftsmanship, these handmade Florentine-style hoop earrings showcase intricate fretwork and fine engraving that create a luminous play of light...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Co. Atlas 18K White Gold 3 Diamonds Open Ring 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold 3 Diamonds Open Ring 5 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 5 Band Width: 8.5mm Weight: 6.80 grams Diamond: 3 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
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2010s Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gilt Seven Turquoise Pendants
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a hand stranded cultured pearl necklace with seven turquoise pendants hanging down in front. It comes from Turkey. These large polished turquoise stones are wrapped in decora...
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2010s Turkish Artisan Jewelry Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal

Victorian Gold Gargoyle Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Gargoyle Pendant in 14k gold. Beautiful detailing with tiny ruby eyes. 1870's USA. 18" chain in 14k gold, pendant .5 high.
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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique c.1910 Garnet Lavalier Pendant in 9ct Gold
Located in London, GB
This elegant pendant captures the essence of Edwardian design, crafted in warm 9ct yellow gold with graceful openwork scrolls and soft symmetry. At its centre rests a richly hued rou...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Edwardian Jewelry Watches

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Five Stone Pearl Ring Hallmarked London 1874
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Five Stone Pearl Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1874 Antique five-stone pearl ring, hallmarked London 1874. Crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, the ring features...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Colombian Emerald Ring showcases a vibrant Colombian emerald set in her signature clean, modern bezel. Handcrafted in rich 18k gold with a refined matte fini...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold

TIFFANY Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 6.80 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...
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2010s American Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fancy Paperclip Rope Link T-bar Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Gold Bracelet 9ct Gold Circa 1900 Fabulous Victorian 9ct with tint of rose gold Albert bracelet with fancy paperclip and interlocking links. Both styles have ...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Silvorra 925 Silver Square Stud Earrings with Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
These 925 sterling silver stud earrings feature a contemporary square design. Each earring showcases a vibrant round blue sapphire at the center, beautifully framed by a sparkling ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

German Kabirski Danae Handcrafted Raw Sapphire Ruby Silver Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Danae brings raw Blue Sapphire and raw Ruby together in one long, free-flowing earring shape. The sapphires run in an elongated vertical line, and the rubies appear alongside them in...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage CAROLEE signed gold tone emerald green glass designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CAROLEE • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry Watches

Vintage 1.25 Carat Pear Amethyst and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Teardrop Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Ring. Securely Hand set with a 1.25 Carat Pear Amethyst. Accented by an Old European Cut Diamond,...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Jewelry Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Angela Cummings Sterling Silver Star Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Designed for Tiffany Angela Cummings created these five pointed star earrings in silver c. 1975. They have both a post and a clip that slips over the post. Either clip or post can be...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Whiting Davis Mesh w/Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Whiting & Davis pearl and mesh drop earrings. These Art Deco style gold-tone clip back earrings have large simulated pearls decorated with clear pavé rhinestones an...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal

Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Sculptural Ring with Blue Baguette Cubic Zirconia
Located in New York, NY
This striking sculptural ring in 925 sterling silver captivates with its open, flowing band adorned in textured dotted details, evoking an organic coral-like allure. At the center, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Steven Battelle 10.8 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold/Sterling Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A 12 mm high domed cushion cabochon of Brazilian aquamarine is held in a signature "diagonal 4-point with jawan" medieval-inspired 18K gold bezel design atop a wide hammered sterling...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring 0.4 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Platinum US 7.75 / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old German Ring hand-made ica.1920s -1930s. Hallmarked 585 . The openwork dome shaped crown is composite / with top part in Platinum on solid 14K Yellow Gold band. Crown ...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Return to Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace w Etched Heart Arrow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver pendant necklace. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. The heart shaped tag reads "Please Return to Tiffany & Co. / New York / 925" and has an etched arrow th...
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20th Century Modern Jewelry Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Morganite, Ceylon Pink Sapphires Diamonds Dangle Earring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganites & Pink Sapphires Drop Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganites is 5.09 carats. The weigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Yurman Albion Onyx Sterling Silver Diamond Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A David Yurman classic style that is current today in the David Yurman Albion Ring Collection. In sterling silver, with a jet black 11mm faceted cushion cut black onyx surround by a ...
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2010s North American Jewelry Watches

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Sterling Silver

Chantal Thomass Jeweled Bracelet Pearl and Red Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely French Designer Chantal Thomass Paris jeweled link bracelet features gilded-metal carved and domed elements, all paved and ornate with half-pearl-like and ruby-red caboch...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Roger Scemama French vintage Couture Waterfall Bib Necklace
Located in Warminster, GB
A stunning vintage Couture necklace made by the French Atalier Roger Scemama in the mid 1950’s. The design consists of a single row of crystal rhinestone set florets - rose pink ova...
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1950s French Vintage Jewelry Watches

13 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a drop ruby surrounded by diamonds in the upper part and, as pendant, a pearl. These earrings were totally handmade by Ita...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hermès Greyhound Dogs Levriers Set of 2 Matching Enamel Bracelet Size 65
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Set of 2 Hermès Bracelets Print: Lévriers (Greyhound dogs) Set includes 2 Bracelets: 1 large and 1 narrow Made in Austria Vintage bracelets, from th...
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1990s Austrian Jewelry Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage Treated Bamboo Coral 17 mm Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Treated Bamboo Coral 17 mm Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp, Mid-20th Century This vintage necklace is composed of uniform 17 mm round beads crafted from treated bam...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Jewelry Watches

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Fine Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Classic, elegant estate Art Deco period 3.56 Carat natural blue sapphire diamond 18K white gold engagement ring Early 20th Century Circa 1920 Sapphire: 3.56 carats, octagonal, step c...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

HARAKH 14 1/2 CT Colorless Diamond Frangipani High Jewelry 18KT Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking celebration of floral elegance, this Frangipani High Jewelry necklace from HARAKH is a masterful expression of artistry and light. Crafted in luminous 18KT white gold,...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Platinum 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Target Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire And Diamond Target Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Introducing a stunning pair of 18ct gold and platinum stud earrings from the 1920s Art Deco period. These fabulou...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18k ring, green Emerald cut Tourmaline with 2 lab grown diamonds
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k ring with 18 carat green tourmaline, with 2carats of lab grown diamonds on each side
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 1st Half 19th Century French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite hair comb was created in the second quarter of the 19th century. The ornamental part of the comb is designed as a series of entwined circles amidst scrollwork to the l...
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1830s French Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique 14ct Gold Edwardian Carved Sardonyx Cameo Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Earrings 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Gorgeous Edwardian, Sardonyx Cameo Earrings. Beautiful, Handmade Drop/Dangle Style Earrings. Set with Natural Seed Pearls & a ...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

1910s Natural Pearl and Diamond Platinum Necklace with Certificate
Located in Roma, RM
An exquisite natural pearl and diamond necklace dating to the 1910s, finely crafted in platinum and accompanied by a certificate attesting to the natural origin of the pearls. This e...
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Early 1900s British Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Georgian Rose-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Silver. Ca. 1750-1850
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Georgian Rose-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Silver. Ca. 1750-1850 A rare and romantic treasure from the Georgian era. A stunning example of 18th to early 19th-century craftsmansh...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 1897 Enamel Hair 9ct Gold Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This exceptional late Victorian mourning ring, hallmarked for Chester, 1897, is a beautifully preserved example of sentimental jewellery from the era. Crafted in rich 9ct yellow gold...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Yellow Citrine Cuff Set In 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Yellow Citrine Cuff Set In 18K Gold Silver Natural Yellow Citrine - 47 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Multi Fancy Gems Bracelet is Set in 18...
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Jewelry Watches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver

Geometric Solid Sterling Silver Bangle-1
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a geometric solid sterling silver bangle. This polished bright silver triangle shaped bangle with round corners also has a triangular cross-section. You could have combinatio...
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2010s Thai Modern Jewelry Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvorra 925 Silver 21.57 Ct Octagon Cut Natural Green Onyx Long Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning tennis necklace from Silvorra is meticulously crafted in 925 sterling silver and adorned with 73 natural octagon-cut green onyx, each measuring 5x3 mm for a total weigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry Watches

Materials

Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

TIFFANY Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Pendant Beaded Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Pendant Beaded Chain Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 18" long beaded chain Pendant: 20mm(0.79") wide, large size Weight: 22.20 grams ...
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2010s American Jewelry Watches

Materials

18k Gold

The Marquise Burma Ruby Diamond Alternating Rivière
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exceptional necklace is a tribute to the world’s most prestigious gemstones: the Burmese Ruby. Sourced from the legendary mines of Myanmar (formerly Burma), these rubies are the...
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2010s Burmese Artisan Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian era Circular Shaped Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Pendant 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910s Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite 15ct yellow gold Edwardian open-framed pendant, a truly stunning addition to any jewe...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

70s Vintage Agate Frog on Lilypad Ring 14k Yellow Gold 9 Fine Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Frog on a Lilypad ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). Agate measures 34mm x 23mm. The agate is in good condition with a few light abrasions to the e...
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Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry Watches

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace and pendant with opal and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.54ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with pendant set with opal and brilliant-cut diamond 0.54ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45cm Detailed description The necklace is 45cm long and 0.7mm wide. The pendant...
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2010s Dutch Modern Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and wire...
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19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Preloved 18ct White Gold, Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond Rectangular Cluster
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 2000 Step back in time with this exquisite deco-style cluster ring, a stunning embodiment of vintage elegance. Crafted from...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Graceful Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Graceful Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold This 18k white gold engagement ring features a luminous 3.65ct cornflower blue Ceylon sapphire, prized for i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14.42 carats natural Zambian Emerald, Mother of Pearl Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Mother of Pearl Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 14.42 carats. The Emeral...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Authentic Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite 18ct gold original Art Deco ring showcases a stunning up-finger symmetrical figure of eight design, embodying the elegan...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Radiant Citrine Diamond Halo Ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Citrine Diamond Halo Ring in 14k yellow gold This 14k yellow gold ring showcases a radiant prong-set citrine weighing approximately 0.50ct, framed by a luminous halo o...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Jewelry Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Antique Georgian 3.7TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian period 3.7TCW Old Mine cut diamond 18K yellow gold cross 19th Century Composed of eleven G-H-I Old Mine cut diamonds with the center stone measuring approximately .4...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL Vintage Gold Quilted CC Medallion Cuff Bracelet
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated From the Late 1980's - Early 1990's Collection The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with pouch IMPORTANT...
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Early 20th Century Jewelry Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Silver Multi-Row Chain Collar Necklace Extender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Victorian necklace. In solid silver. With a wide, beaded, multi-row belcher link design and a matching extender or drop suspended from the clasp. Secured with a s...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

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 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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