Jewelry & Watches
Late 18th Century French Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rose Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Ruby, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century European Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1750s George II Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
22k Gold
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1760s English Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
22k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, 10k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rose Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Rhodolite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond
Early 17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Peridot, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sapphire
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Thai Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold-filled
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Chalcedony, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, 18k 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 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.