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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Earring, Ring, Brooch and Bangle Set
Located in Banbury, GB
Date Circa 1880
Metal 18K Yellow Gold
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Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
Length: 4.8 cm, width: 1.2cm.
Biggest pearl 7mm diameter
Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold
weight: 5.3g
A pretty Victorian Natural Pearl brooch that was made circa 1880. It is set wit...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Vintage Dangle Earrings
Located in Milano, IT
Engraved dangle earrings in rose gold foil with two little white gemstones and two blue ones.
These vintage earrings date before 1850s circa in the Italian Bourbonist period.
Total l...
Category
1840s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, pearl and sapphire butterfly pendant necklace. GIA certified natural no heat blue sapphire accented with natural peal, genuine ruby and old mine cut diamond accents. White, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
Beautiful Art Deco Blue Topaz Bangle Bracelet in 925 Silver & Over 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless piece from the Art Deco era, this exquisite vintage bracelet exudes elegance and sophistication.
Crafted in 925 silver & over 18K gold this piece has over 40 natural blue ...
Category
1640s North American Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1.02 Carats Total Double Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a unique antique piece showcasing two old european cut diamond centers. Each diamond securely set in 5 prongs on a platinum composition. More diamonds accent the shank. Total...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace by Marret Frères
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond and natural pearl négligée necklace by Marret Frères, consisting of a diamond-set bow and wreath, suspending two asymmetrical diam...
Category
Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
The Emperors Necklace
Located in London, GB
The Emperors Necklace, an early Victorian hardstone cameo necklace, the twelve oval chalcedony cameo plaques, each carved with the profile of a Roman ...
Category
1840s British Greek Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
16thCentury Renaissance Ultramarine Angel GiltFiligree Crystal Medallion Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
With artistic value as a Renaissance chiaroscuro painting with precious ultramarine lapis-lazuli pigment, this early 16th-Century period gilt-fil...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
Important Victorian Hardstone Intaglio Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Important Victorian hardstone intaglio necklace, composed of eight Roman intaglios depicting seven of the Olympian gods, with a central drop depi...
Category
1880s British Greek Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Rare Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this Italian micro-mosaic was mounted as a Russian gold brooch by the St. Pete...
Category
1880s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
9ct Gold Antique Victorian Heart Padlock Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bracelet will be your next go-to piece of jewelry in your collection! You will be reaching for this bracelet everyday whether it be getting ready for errands or a date-night. Th...
Category
1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Drop Loop Earrings
Located in London, W1U 2JG
This piece is available to order. It will take approximately 4-5 weeks to deliver from the date of order. Please note that these are all individual hand made pieces and so it is natu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Emerald Peacock Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
This piece would be made on order. It will take approximately 4-5 weeks to deliver from date of order. Please note that there could be slight variations in final stone content and ca...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Bird Diamond Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
A stunning diamond brooch in a bird design.
1.14 carat of single cut pave diamonds; 4.67 grams of silver.
An easy brooch fastening mechanism.
4.5 cm ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Antique Yellow Gold Mesh Slide Bracelet Pearls Black Enamel #16631
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Yellow Gold Mesh Slide Bracelet-
This spectacular mesh bracelet is capped with a fringed tassel and crowned with a decorative slide for which to adjust the bracelet length. ...
Category
1870s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian Holbeinesque Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl pendant, to the centre a square-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.75 carats, cross-set with four pearls with trefoil enamelled decorations in between, surrounded by a polychrome enamel frame encrusted with eight old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 2 carats, terminating to a drop of similar design centrally-set with an emerald estimated to weight 0.75, all mounted in yellow gold, the back with fine scroll and foliate engraved decorations, circa 1870, measuring approximately 7.3 x 3cm, gross weight 16.5 grams.
This handsome Victorian Holbeinesque pendant comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Holbeinesque is a term used to describe Victorian jewellery that was made in the style of the Renaissance, particularly inspired by the Northern Renaissance and the paintings of Hans Holbein. Holbein himself produced sketches of the jewellery worn at the Tudor court, and the sketches were used as reference points by Victorian jewellery designers and craftsmen. This pendant is a spectacular example of this style, featuring colourful green and red enamel, verdant emeralds, lustrous pearls, and dazzling diamonds. The ornate style of this piece reflects the high Victorian interest in Renaissance revival jewellery...
Category
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Five-Stone Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring, consisting of five cushion-cut rubies graduating from the centre and estimated to weigh 4.5 carats in to...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Tsar Nicholas I Bisque Porcelain Portrait, 19th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Depicting the Russian emperor, Tsar Nicholas I (r 1825-55) in profile within a 19th century neoclassical style bronze circular frame.
French, 1825-55.
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Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Brass
18ct yellow gold Victorian brooch - Large and heavy foiled back diamond heirloom
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Victorian brooch. This royal diamond brooch was most likely made in Belgium or France in the middle of the 19th century. It is set with exceptionally large ...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster necklace, the necklace consisting of thirty-two graduating sapphire and diamond clusters, each ...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18K Gold Mounted Box With Inlaid Stones
Located in New York, NY
An antique 18k gold mounted circular box with various plates of inlaid stones. The inside of the box is fully lined with tortoiseshell like material. The removable cover presents a decoration of stone inlaid stripe patterns, as well as the box edges. Probably, the German production of the late 18th century, mainly in Dresden. Weight: 112 grams. Antique Gold Stone Inlaid Boxes...
Category
18th Century German Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Fabergé Yellow and Rose Gold Miniature Picture Frame
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé yellow and rose gold miniature picture frame with pearl decoration and ribbon bow top, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1895.
This elegant miniature frame ...
Category
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Fine Victorian Diamond Scroll Brooch
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian diamond scroll brooch strung here as a centrepiece on a cultured pearl choker necklace, centrally-set set with a row of graduati...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Category
1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Boodles & Dunthorne Amethyst and 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a gorgeous purple colour which sit beautifully in gold claw settings. The stones slightly graduate in size from the centre of the necklace to the fastening. In...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brooch/Ring
Located in London, GB
An Important Victorian yellow sapphire and diamond brooch/ring, the natural sapphire weighing 31.58 carats, accompanied by GCS Re...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A 19th century French Bronze and Malachite Candelabra
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite early 19th century French candelabra is a masterful work of artistry. The piece is cast in black marble and gilt bronze with the exceptional silver plated design decor...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate, Bronze
GIA Certified .3 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Gold Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and beautiful late 1800’s 18k yellow gold engagement ring with top gem natural rubies- GIA certified natural and no heat. Two nice old mine cut diamonds. Handmade Victorian ring...
Category
1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Rose Cut Stones Diamond Arrow Brooch
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Rosecut Stones Diamond Arrow Brooch
Russian gold stamp 56
Middle stone 0.70ct J-K/l
Rosecut stones, one small diamond ...
Category
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Important Gold And Sapphire Cross By Robert Phillips
Located in London, GB
An Important gold and sapphire cross by Robert Phillips, the ornate gold cross set with a cabochon-cut sapphire and four pearls to the centre with furt...
Category
1860s British Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fine early Victorian diamond detachable centrepiece set with an old-cut diamond surrounded by eight diamond-set petals, all within an ornate openwork scroll design plaque suspending an old-cut diamond drop, set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 6.3 carats in total, strung to five rows of cultured saltwater pearls measuring approximately 5mm in diameter, with two early Victorian plaques...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea 1769
Located in London, GB
22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea 1769
The movement was made in Walton-On-Trent by Thomas Rea and the beautiful pair-case...
Category
1760s English Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold
Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond Riviere necklace, consisting of fifty-six graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds ranging from 0.3 to 2 carats, weighing a total of 34....
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 15ct Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
Victorian 15ct Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst Charm Necklace
Victorian longguard in a mix of 15ct and 9ct gold, pocket watch chain with original clasp, converted into a charm ne...
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Fine Victorian Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, emerald weighing 5.54 carats of Colombian origin accompanied by...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Wilson & Gill Vulcain Victorian Diamond Blue White Hand Enameled Watch Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Round White Diamond Royal Blue with White Details Hand Enameled Victorian Watch and Necklace. Wilson & Gill is a famous jewelry Company founded in 1892 and located in Regent Street, London: the two founders were Goldsmiths and Silversmiths and some pieces of their collections are now exposed in British Museum. This awesome piece, manufactured during late victorian age is still in excellent conditions and Vulcain watch...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1.43 Carat Fancy Pink and Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A turn-of-the-century pink and white diamond ring, the natural fancy pink pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.43 carats (HRD Report ), set within two white and one yellow brilliant-cut di...
Category
Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Important Giuliano Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Important Giuliano necklace, consisting of three strands of turquoise-enamelled candy-twist gold links interspersed with pearls, the three strands linked to the centre with painte...
Category
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Longuard Chain, 10k Gold, Muff Chain Necklace, Fancy Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impeccable rare antique, Victorian 10 karat yellow gold longuard chain.
We love a good longuard chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewellery, this one though is a...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
10k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé gold and rock crystal inkwell, the lobed rock-crystal body carved with bombe' sides, the hinged gold cover also lobed and surmounted with a cabochon sapphire, marked Faberg...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Stones Pearls Anchor Brooch
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Stones Pearls Anchor Brooch
14k gold, Russia gold stamp 56
Turquoise stones and pearls
Estimated manufactured year 1880
Category
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Festoon Hand Cut French Jet Bead Cameo Necklace Silver Clasp
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian festoon faceted french jet bead necklace with a sterling silver clasp, featuring three lovely cameos and finishing with a lo...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Important Archaeological Revival Gem-Set Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Important Archaeological Revival gem-set gold necklace, the gold chain festoons hung with eight carved corals and suspending a central oval l...
Category
1890s French Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Quartz, Labradorite, Coral, Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Eagle Stickpin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian flying eagle stickpin in 18K yellow gold and set with a diamond. It will highlight a lapel with its dramatic bravura. The eagle is 3/4" w...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Mourning Pendant Necklace, Garnet, Diamond Fly, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique, Victorian era mourning pendant and necklace.
Made up from luscious rich, juicy bohemian garnet cabochons in a trefoil pattern, the centre is set with a...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Coral 18K Gold Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Netherlands
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 19th century coral necklace is set with a large 18 karat gold clasp. The clasp is made of fine filigree and cannetille work, the craftsmanship is stunning. The closure of the clasp has a lovely floral engraving. The six strands are created of natural coral set...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine French Garnet and Enamel 19th Century Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional French Garnet and Enamel 19th Century Bracelet of fine enamel, foiled back garnets with natural pearls. French manufacture with appropriate hallmarks of silver. 1850's France. Beautiful quality 19th Century jewel...
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1850s French High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Faberge Lilac Enamel and Yellow Gold Frame
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important Faberge gold and enamel frame, the frame comprising an oval glass photograph pane with yellow gold surround, within a rectangular frame exquisitely laid with a fine lilac enamel...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
18 Carat Gold Pair-Cased Pocket Watch with Tri-Coloured Face Chester 1822
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Pair-cased Pocket Watch With Tri-coloured Face Chester 1822
The case is made by Thomas Helsby of Liverpool
The movement is made by Thomas and John Ollivant of Manchester....
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1820s English George IV Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
18K White Gold American Victorian brilliant cut cocktail Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Step into sophistication with the alluring 18K White Gold Stunning Antique Ring with Diamond, designed for women who appreciate timeless el...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Amethyst Gold Riviere
Located in Baltimore, MD
French style amethyst necklace designed in the archeological taste, set with lovely individual claw set links in 18k yellow gold with gold spacers. An extra amethyst gem link is ava...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Silver, Rose Gold & Cat's Eye Quartz Bee Brooch - France - Circa 1870's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique French silver topped 18K rose gold bee brooch (possibly by Alphonse Auger - Place des Victoires, Paris) - featuring exceptional Cat's Eye Quartz ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
Faberge Jade Gold Important Nephrite Cache Pot by Michael Perchin, circa 1890
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century Fabergé nephrite cache pot carved from a single piece of nephrite, the two colour gold rim top and base decorated with acanthu...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Giuliano Enamel Pearl Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in London, GB
An important gold, enamel and pearl Giuliano fringe necklace, the necklace in Indian-style, the collar of blue and white enamelled beads with gold fringes in two alternating designs,...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Faberge Circular Green Enamel Silver-Gilt Gold Pill Box
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century Faberge circular green enamel silver-gilt and gold pill box, the translucent grass green enamel upon an engine-turned guilloche ground with radiating patte...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
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 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 the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, 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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