Jewelry
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold
1820s Swedish Medieval Antique Jewelry
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1880s Swedish Antique Jewelry
Spinel, Gold
1840s French Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Jewelry
Gold
1880s Czech Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Gold
17th Century German Baroque Antique Jewelry
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Jewelry
Gold
19th Century Antique Jewelry
Gold
1870s French Baroque Revival Antique Jewelry
Oriental Pearl, Silver, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Cut Steel
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry
14k Gold, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry
18k Gold
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry
18k Gold
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Jewelry
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Jewelry
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry
18k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1850s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1870s British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry
Silver
1880s European Victorian Antique Jewelry
18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry
Citrine, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry
Gold-filled, Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Empire Antique Jewelry
Agate, Carnelian, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Jewelry
Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1860s American High Victorian Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Gilt Metal
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.





