Jewelry
19th Century Swiss Antique Jewelry
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry
Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Holbeinesque Antique Jewelry
Emerald, Garnet, Gold
1830s Italian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 22k Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Steel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry
Gold
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry
Enamel, Mixed Metal
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 17th Century Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Swiss Antique Jewelry
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
16th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Jewelry
Moonstone, Ruby, Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s French Victorian Antique Jewelry
Base Metal
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry
Rose Gold
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry
Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Coral, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century American Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry
Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
1870s Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry
Yellow Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1890s Antique Jewelry
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.





