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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A yellow gold and pearl brooch, comprising seventeen seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with pin and fittings in 15 karat yellow gold. This stunning brooch is beautiful in ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch with garnet and rose diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with garnet and rose diamond, total 0.20ct - size 6.2 cm x 2.6 cm Detailed description the size of the brooch is 6.2 cm long by 2.6 cm wide ...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Dutch 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band with Personal Inscription
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold wedding band, in 14 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring is the buttery yellow of the gold. What’s yours?...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-1800s Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival Garnet, Emerald and Enamel Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Exceptionally rare and intricate, this Austro-Hungarian brooch was created in the mid 1800s. Condition Report: Good - Some wear to the enamel work and a tiny chip to the right-hand ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Daguerreotype Locket Pendant Necklace 10 Karat Gold Handsome Man
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique Daguerreotype Locket Pendant Necklace with a daguerreotype image of a handsome man in 10 Karat Gold. The locket has a wonderful large size and i...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Diamonds, Silver and Gold Flower Set
Located in Napoli, Italy
An impressive set of old mine cut diamond leaf and flower earrings and brooch. There are approximately 10.0 ct of diamonds of SI clarity, H/J color. The central flower of the brooch ...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Garnet and Pearl Ring with Engraved Band
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian garnet, pearl and yellow gold ring, comprising five cushion shaped garnets, and eight half seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat yellow gold band. Thi...
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1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful 14ct yellow gold bracelet from the Victorian era. The focal point of the bracelet is a large rose cut centre stone which is surrounded by an array of furthe...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Belle Époque 0.50ct Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Hailing from 1880s these Belle Époque era drop earrings are stunning. Each earring is paved with 0.50 carat total of rose cut diamonds set into beautifully patinaed silver metalwork....
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Extending Fob Pencil with Onyx Terminal
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This lovely antique pencil extends to a full-size pencil, and collapses to a small size, originally allowing to be worn as a fob on an Albert chain. The pencil is set to one end with...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Pearl Double Crescent Bar Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian, ruby, pearl, and yellow gold brooch, comprising six round cut rubies, two large pearls, and eight smaller seed pearls, set in 14 karat yellow gold, with 14 karat yellow ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1881 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 #17579
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 This sparkling ring features one European cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Engraved insi...
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1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Multi Gemstone Trefoil Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful multi gemstone brooch dating back to the Victorian period. A trefoil motif has been comprised at the centre by combining three claw set pear cut gemstones i...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian ruby and diamond flower pendant. The pendant consists of a central ruby which has been claw set and surrounded by an array of old cut diamonds in a flow...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

A Pair of Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Brooches
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Victorian yellow gold, turquoise, and pearl brooches, one comprising four half seed pearls, and four turquoise cabochons, and the other six half seed pearls and 6 turquoise...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning Victorian bracelet is made in 14k yellow gold with diamonds. The bracelet features a hinged bangle design with a clasp and chain to ensure a secure and comfortable fit....
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1890s American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Dutch 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band with Personal Inscription
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold wedding band, in 14 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring is the buttery yellow of the gold. What’s yours?...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Star Set Pearl Scarf Clip
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold and pearl scarf clip, comprising one round half seed pearl, set in 15 karat yellow gold. This lovely scarf clip is set to the centre with a shimmering seed ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique sapphire, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one round cut blue sapphire and two old single cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with an 18 karat yellow gold ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Portuguese 19.2k Gold Crucifix
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Up for sale is an antique Portuguese 19.2k gold crucifix. There are many fine details because it was handmade over 100 years ago. The hallmarks indicate that it was made during the late 1800's (1880's). It roughly measures 7cm long and 4cm wide. It weighs 11.6 grams of solid 19.2k gold. There are many religious jewellery...
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1880s Portuguese Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Dutch Silver Sugar Sifter by Hendrik Nieuwland, Amsterdam
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This rare Dutch 18th century silver sugar sifter from Amsterdam is by Hendrik Nieuwland (active 1785-1806) and dated 1788. With a gently curved handle to rest on edge of sugar bowl a...
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1780s Dutch Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Man's Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring of Dante by Alessandro Merli Circa 1810
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful, crisply engraved Neoclassical carnelian intaglio, the oval carnelian measuring 15.5 x 12.3 mm, the seal engraved with the profile of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), and signe...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Chanel Vintage Gold Grande Baroque Mother Of Pearl Metal Earrings
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Gold and off white Material: Metal, mother of pearls Marks: Chanel Total Item Weight (g): Clasp Style: Clip ons Year: Early Karl Lagerfeld. Circa early 1980s Measurements~ L...
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1680s French Antique Jewelry & Watches

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Pearl Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian sapphire, pearl, and yellow gold ring, comprising one round cut blue sapphire, and ten seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a band of 15 karat yellow gold. This ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Pearl Safety Pin Set In Original Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous set comes with the original box. the safety pins are modelled in 9carat gold and set with a pearl. Largest Pin Length: 4.5cm Smallest Pin Length: 2.5cm Weight Pins O...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Garter and Shamrock Hinged Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold locket, comprising one hinged opening, and one glass covered panel, in 9 karat yellow gold, with a 9 karat yellow ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18kt Gold and Platinum 3-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 18kt Gold and Platinum 3-Stone Diamond Ring Early 20th century, Circa 1900. Ring Size: UK Size J (US Size 4 3/4, EU Size 48) Weight: 2.71 grams Material: 18kt Gold and Plati...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Sapphire Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous double heart ring dating back to the Victorian period. This elegant antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a gorgeous pear shape...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising five old cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is set with 5 sparkling diamonds...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rectangular Carved Shell Cameo Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, yellow gold, and shell cameo ring, comprising one carved panel of shell, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. This striking cameo ring depicts ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Filled & Gold Top Victorian 16 Slide Bracelet w Opals, Pearls & Turquoise
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gold filled bracelet with gold filled and gold top variety of 16 Victorian watch chain slides. Accenting the slides are small round opals, turquoise,...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled

1880 Victorian Russian 14 Karat Gold Turquoise Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
These gorgeous Victorian earrings are in 14k yellow gold and feature stunning Persian turquoise centers framed by bright white old mine cut diamonds and a full set of Imperial Russia...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Belcher Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old European cut diamond, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. This lovely Victorian ring is set ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Garnet, Diamond and Rock Crystal Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique garnet, diamond, rock crystal, and yellow gold ring, comprising one round cut rhodolite garnet, eight rose cut diamonds, and two round cut rock crystals, set in 18 karat y...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Front Fastening Cluster Earrings
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is a lovely pair of Victorian front fastening cluster earrings. The piece is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880. The piece features rose cut diamonds and seed pearls. Weight: 3.59...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian 18K Gold Hairwork, Black Enamel and Black Paste Mourning Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold brooch, comprising twenty-two round cut black paste stones, black enamel, and one panel of glass, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with a silver pin. The brooch ...
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1820s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Empire Tiara Comb Head Ornament Corallium Rubrum Fire Gilt Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pier...
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1810s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.41ctw 5 Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold and diamond ring, comprising 5 old cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. This beautiful Victorian ring is set with 5...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This hair comb was handcrafted in the 1840's, the engraving in the centre is typical for the design of the second half of Louis Philippe. The design of this hair comb features a groo...
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1840s French Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Renaissance Revival Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 3 diamond Cut: Table Weight: 0.50 carats approximately Color: F-G Clarity: SI Accent Stone: 2 rubies Cut: Table Weight: 0.35 carats approximately Metal: 18k yello...
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1840s Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1850s Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique old imperial russian era 1850s large 14k gold earrings in baroque style made in st petersburg city 1850s with total gold weight 7.20 grams hall marked 56 imperial russian gol...
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1840s Antique Jewelry & Watches

Flower Motif Locket Pendant Old Mine Diamond Pearlescent Enamel 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality antique locket pendant necklace in a magnificent raised flower motif design with Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Pearls and adorned with Pearlescent Enamel. The lock...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Dachshund Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze French Circa 1880 Miniature Bronze
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE FRENCH, GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF AN ADORABLE DACHSHUND DOG. THE EXPRESSION ON THE FACE IS EXTRAORDINARY. THE MODELING IS MAGNIFICENT. THIS IS O...
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19th Century Austrian Gilded Age Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Shield Shaped Hairwork Engraved Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A hairwork ring in yellow gold, comprising plaited brown hair, set in an 18 karat yellow gold band, with an applied shield shaped face. This beautiful ring is set to the centre wit...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.20 CTW Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.40 carat - transparent medium purplish red Prong set with a navette-shaped surround prong set with rose cut diamonds Clustered a...
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1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Onyx Accent Stone: Diamond Cut: Old European Weight: 0.02 carat approximately Color: L-M Clarity: SI Metal: 14k yellow gold Era: Victorian Circa: 1890s Size: 6-1/4 and...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Crescent Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian turquoise, half pearl, and yellow gold brooch, comprising ten round turquoise cabochons, and eleven half seed pearls, set in 9 karat yellow gold, with 9 karat yellow gold...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Gold Opal & Rose Cut Diamond Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This vintage beauty is absolute perfection! The opals are perfectly match and exhibit a great amount of fire. Ring Details Material: 10K Rose Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Length:...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9K Yellow Gold 1.5" Victorian Cameo Pendant w/16" Large Link Cable Chain
Located in San Jacinto, CA
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold 1.5" Victorian Cameo Pendant w/16" Large Link Cable Chain This exquisite 9k yellow gold antique Victorian cameo pendant features a delicate pink shell carving...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1897 Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a navette-shaped form centering an oval-shaped opal cabochon measuring 3.0 x 7.0 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color - bead set With a cluster...
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1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Rose Gold Seed Pearl Sword Brooch in Original Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian rose gold, and seed pearl brooch, comprising twenty half seed pearls, set in 9 karat rose gold, with 9 karat rose gold pin and fittings. This wonderful Victorian brooch...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Star Set Diamond Navette Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A gold and diamond brooch, set with three old cut diamonds, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with pin and fittings in yellow gold. This lovely brooch is a beautiful vibrant, satin effe...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Renaissance Revival Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Diamond Cut: Rose Weight: 0.40 carats approximately Color: M-N Clarity: I1 Metal: 18k yellow gold with black enamel Era: Renaissance revival Circa: 1840s Size: 6-1/...
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1840s Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Castellani and Giuliano by Geoffrey G. Munn (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
:Revivalist Jewellers of the Nineteenth Century. No nineteenth-century lady of fashion visiting Italy would consider her tour of Rome complete without calling at Castellani's shop ne...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Antique Renaissance Revival Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Emerald Cut: Cushion Weight: 1 carat approximately Accent Stone: 10 diamonds Cut: Rose Weight: 0.40 carats approximately Color: K-L Clarity: I1 Metal: 18k yellow go...
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1840s Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Locket and Chain
Located in Wheaton, IL
Indulge in the exquisite beauty of this Victorian locket, meticulously crafted from dazzling 14-karat yellow gold. This timeless piece is accompanied by a stunning 14-karat yellow go...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 15ct Split Pearl Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian pendant featuring split pearls in a crescent moon shape, this iconic piece is set in 15ct yellow gold, hanging from a new 9ct gold chain. This piece was reimagined ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Pearl Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1893
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1893 Beautiful, Edwardian ring. Set with gorgeous, natural sapphires & pretty seed pearls- set in to a lovely yello...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k 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 housesTiffany & 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 ringsArt 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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