Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Jewelry & Watches
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
1960s British Post-War Vintage Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1860s American High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, 14k Gold
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches
White Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Cambodian Jewelry & Watches
Zircon, Blue Zircon
1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Peridot, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Jewelry & Watches
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Rose Gold
1820s Swedish Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches
Steel
2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Stainless Steel
1930s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Gilt Metal
Early 18th Century British Tudor Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby
1970s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Jewelry & Watches
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1960s Indian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Jewelry & Watches
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Topaz
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.