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Jewelry Watches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Two Colour 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum, Edwardian Curb Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 18ct Gold Platinum Circa 1900 This Edwardian yellow gold and platinum curb bracelet is a true testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the era, ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Chanel Vintage Gold CC Filigree Cuff Bracelet
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 26 Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
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Early 20th Century Jewelry Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage 1980s 18ct Rose Gold, Plain hinged bangle
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Rose Gold Plain Hinge Bangle Stamped 18ct Gold Circa 1980s A classic and elegant bangle crafted in solid 18ct rose gold, featuring a smooth, unadorned surface that highl...
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Mid-20th Century European Jewelry Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Adjustable Diamond Belt Ring - 14k
Located in Orlando, FL
A wonderfully sculptural and playful example of 1970s jewelry design, this vintage belt ring translates a classic fashion motif into solid gold with diamond-set buckle detailing. Bot...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Garnet Locket Pendant, with Floral Diamond Setting
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1860 * The chain is sold separately Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite Early Victorian pendant, expertly crafted from 15ct...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Baby Hippo with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a cute antique silver tiny baby hippo with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport...
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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Jewelry Watches

Materials

Ruby, Silver

SWAROVSKI signed vintage gold plated pink crystals designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SWAROVSKI SAL • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

JULIANA DELIZZA ELSTER vintage massive silver tone blue rhinestones brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned JULIANA DE LIZZA ELSTER • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sig...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

AVON vintage gold tone figural cats panthers link chain designer necklace
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned AVON • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Coin Crystal Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage p...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1980s Fox Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Fox Link Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped 750 Circa 1980s This vintage fox link chain is a true gem from the 1980s era. Made of 18ct yellow gold, it has been stamped for aut...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Archaelogical Revival Style Lapis Lazuli 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Classic Archaelogical Revival style Lapis Lazuli 14K yellow gold drop earrings 20th Century Lovely quality, with substantial goldwork and heavy gauge backs, these classic earrings ar...
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20th Century Greek Revival Jewelry Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold, Peridot Pearl Extendable Link Bracelet, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Bracelet 15ct Gold Tested (stamp worn) Circa 1910 A charming bracelet composed of articulated links in 15ct yellow gold, ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Watches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver Natural Blue Topaz Oval Shape 8 Carat Natural Rose Rodorite Natural Ruby Natural Multi col...
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Jewelry Watches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

18K White Gold 0.09ct Cluster Blue Sapphire 0.31ct Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined pair of floral dangle earrings crafted in luminous 18K white gold, showcasing the artistry of timeless design. Each earring features a delicate cluster of 0.09 carats of vi...
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20th Century Thai Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage gold tone enamel butterfly designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 58 ❤️❤️ VI...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Antique Emerald Gold Cross Pendant. Securely Hand set with 11 Green Emeralds, weighing approx. 1.00tcw. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The Cross m...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MONET signed vintage gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 56 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

Art Nouveau 4.50 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Bow on Side Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Nouveau Aquamarine Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 4.50 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Gemstone. Hand crafted wi...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AVON vintage gold tone amethyst glass teardrop designer pierced earrings
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned AVON • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 56 ❤️❤️ VI...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

Italian Green Glass Stone Clip-on Earrings Designed by Silvana c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Italian glass stone clip-on earrings designed by Silvana c 1970 The elegant earrings are adorned with a green glass oval stone The oval glass cabochon is encased in gilt matte metal...
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1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermès Yellow Gold Ring Horse Shaped
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ring In the shape of a horse's head, the braided gold mane forming the ring Vintage item Made of Yellow Gold 18K "HERMES PARIS" and Ser...
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20th Century French Jewelry Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

AVON vintage gold tone modernist SCULPTURED BUTTON designer earrings
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned AVON • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ VINTAG...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

Antique 19th Century Ertuscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Etruscan Revival 14K yellow gold earrings with fine granulation and twisted gold wirework decoration techniques Large, substantial gold hanging earrings each com...
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19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone red glass designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 58 ❤️❤️ V...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

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 Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold Silver Natural Ruby - 12 Carats Natural Pink Sapphire - 3 Carat Natural Emeralds - 1 Carat Thi...
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Jewelry Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Imperial Bowenite Ruby Gold Egg Pendant by Alfred Thielemann
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a charming miniature solid-gold egg pendant crafted from bowenite and adorned with a natural ruby. The gold pen...
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Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Certified 18K White Gold 3ct Type- A Myanmar Jadeite 0.50ct Diamond Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A luminous pair of stud earrings featuring Type A Burmese jadeite, totaling approximately 3 carats, in a vivid apple green hue prized for its freshness and translucency. Each oval ja...
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20th Century Thai Retro Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold, Enamel RAF and Diamond Ring, Circa 1940s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage RAF sweetheart ring 9ct Gold Stamped Makers Mark J H Circa 1940 A touching mid-century RAF sweetheart ring in 9ct yellow gold, designed to be worn daily as a symbol of ...
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Mid-20th Century English Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Antique Imperial Guilloche Enamel Egg Pendant, Workmaster Anders Nevalainen
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are delighted to present another exceptional piece from our collection: a charming miniature egg pendant. Masterfully crafted in imperial 84 silver with guilloché enamel, it featu...
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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Jewelry Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Cut Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features round cabochon cut garnet and rose cut diamonds. Circa 1890. Weight: 6.91g Size: 17.75 (US 7.5) IMPORTANT:...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold

Elegant Estate Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bypass Pinky Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate diamond 14K yellow gold bypass pinky ring 20th Century Bypass rings became popular during the Victorian era with elegant curves and distinctive swirl motifs. The details...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1912 Ring 3.5 Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl Cymophane solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75US / 2gr
Located in SE
114 Years old Ring with with plain shoulders decorated with bezel set natural Cat’s Eye Cymophane or Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl ( close relative of Alexandrite ) cut cabochon 8.5 mm x ca...
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1910s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Vintage gold tone lucite pink rhinestones flower designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with lucite and rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

Cartier Opera Collection Limited Edition Enamel Box Aida No 55
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Collector's Piece from Cartier's Prestigious Opera Collection Add a touch of timeless elegance to your collection with this exquisite Cartier Opera Collection enamel box, titl...
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20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz Emerald Ring Set In 18 K Gold Silv
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz Emerald Ring Set In 18 K Gold Silver Natural Center Blue Topaz 8.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 3.00 Carats This Ring is from the...
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Jewelry Watches

Materials

Emerald, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage MADE IN GERMANY signed gold tone aurora crystal designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MADE IN GERMANY • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sk...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

JOAN RIVERS signed vintage gold turquoise amethyst glass stones clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JOAN RIVERS • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

Vintage gold tone pink purple clear frosted glass massive designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear - tiny chip on glass S...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

Chanel Ruby Bead, Crystal Paste, Filigree Station Sautoir, Maison Goossens
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Chanel Ruby Bead, Crystal Paste, Filigree Station Sautoir, Maison Goossens from the 1970's. Early Chanel sautoir with pave barrel clasp. Lovely gilt bronze filigree stations w...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Vintage 18ct Gold, Diamond Three Stone Ring, Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Three Stone Ring Hallmarked 18ct London 1991 Makers Mark A G L A classic three-stone ring in rich 18ct yellow gold, claw-set with a trio of brilliant-cut d...
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Late 20th Century English Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage gold tone sapphire emerald glass designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ...
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20th Century Jewelry Watches

1908-17 Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 84 Silver / 5.9gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 84 Silver, hand -engraved ornament with well looking together Blues, Green and Black Ena...
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1910s Russian Russian Empire Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Enamel, Silver

1916 Signet Ring 2.75 ct. natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Carnelian stone rectangular cut and polished 9 mm x 8 mm x 2.2 mm deep / about 2.75 ct. Note the intricate hand - engraved...
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1910s Swedish Retro Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Sapphire, Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Pendant 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 * The chain is sold separately Late Victorian pendant in 18ct yellow gold, centred with a Sapphire, framed by an ornate fo...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Cluster ring with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.10ct 14k white gold 3.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.10ct - G/H - SI - ring size US 5.25 - EU 16(50) detailed description the top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide weight 3.2 grams...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Faberge Imperial Guilloche Enamel Egg Pendant Bird, workmaster Alfred Thielemann
Located in Chesterland, OH
A Fabergé workmaster Alfred Thielemann gilded silver egg pendant, guilloche orange enameled, and adorned with an adorable, detailed, relief kiwi bird was made in St. Petersburg, Russ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

ART NOUVEAU necklace with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a bicolor gold centerpiece set with old mine-cut diamonds up to 1.50 ct – G/H - SI - 45 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18ct Gold, Sapphire Diamond Daisy Star Cluster Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1910 This exquisite 18ct gold Edwardian cluster ring showcases a stunning design, featuring six natural sapphires elegantly...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum 1980s 0.95 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings with Screw Back Fittings
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Studs Platinum Circa 1980s Step back into the 1980s with these remarkable antique diamond stud earrings boasting a total weight of 0.95 carats, expertly set in ex...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Monique Vedie, Line Vautrin Student Resin Clip Earrings Pistachio Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
These lovely Monique Vedie resin or Talosel clip-on earrings feature a daisy-shaped design with a carved, dimensional design, complemented by a textured pattern in glittering pistach...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Jewelry Watches

Amethyst cocktail ring, gold, silver
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst cocktail ring, gold, silver. Amethyst statement ring. Unique design amethyst ring. Massive amethyst ring. Material: 925 silver + 14k gold plated Weight: 5 gr depends from s...
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Mid-20th Century Jewelry Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Silver

Amethyst cocktail ring, gold, silver
Amethyst cocktail ring, gold, silver
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Vintage 18K Gold Lucerne Switzerland Figural Bell with Enamel Flowers Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold and enamel charm. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of a Swiss Treicheln or Trychlen cowbell. One side with blue, yellow, and red enameled floral decoration ...
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20th Century Retro Jewelry Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Imperial Russian Guilloche Egg Pendant with Ruby, workmaster Alfred Thielemann
Located in Chesterland, OH
This stunning egg-shaped pendant, crafted from gilt silver, features a vibrant guilloche green enamel finish. It is elegantly adorned with a star motif on one side, accented by a tiny natural ruby—a truly captivating piece. What sets this apart is its origin: it is not just any Russian silver jewelry, but a rare and highly prized collectible—an Imperial Guilloche Egg...
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Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique 18ct White Gold Platinum Edwardian Peridot Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this stunning Edwardian cluster ring, featuring a magnificent peridot centre stone that captures...
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Early 20th Century European Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 15ct Gold and Silver Synthetic Ruby Diamond Cluster Pendant Circa 1865
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Cluster Pendant 15ct Gold and Silver Chain Sold Separately A circular openwork cluster set in 15ct rose gold and silver, centring a round-cut synthetic ruby withi...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Rolo Link Chain, 28 Inch Edwardian Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rolo Link Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Tagged Circa 1900 This exquisite 9ct gold-stamped Edwardian rolo link chain is a true masterpiece that will elevate any outfit....
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Peridot Seed Pearl Pendant, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately An elegant openwork pendant in 9ct yellow gold, finely crafted in the Art Nouveau style with s...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Watches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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.