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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Silver Old Cut Diamond Floral Motif Collier Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian floral motif collier necklace. It is crafted in 14K gold and 875 silver.
Circa 1890.
The piece features old European cut and rose cut diamonds (TW ~1.50ct).
...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
French Empire Tricolored Gold Etui Case
Located in Firenze, IT
French tri-colored, red, green and yellow 18Kt gold pencil case decorated with applied classical lobes, swags and festoons of flowers.
French rubbed mark, circa 1810
Width: 12 mm
H...
Category
1810s French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Border Collie Dog Antique Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed with an oval-shaped form featuring a painted enamel portrait of a border collie dog
Depicted in profile with opaque brown, black, and white fur and light brown eyes
With hig...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Natural Pearl And Rose Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of cluster earrings
Rose-cut diamonds, natural fine pearls,
18k gold, silver
Jewelry box by Vos Benninck, Bruges jeweler
Dim.: 1.7 x 1.2 cm approx. - Pb. 3.9 gr
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage European 800 Silver Marcasite Bezel Peach Cameo 9 Link Bracelet 7.5"
Located in San Jacinto, CA
Vintage European 800 Silver Marcasite Bezel Peach Cameo 9 Link Bracelet 7.5"
This stunning vintage European 800 silver marcasite bezel peach cameo bracelet is a must-have for any je...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Marcasite, Silver
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
Antique Arrow and Snake Diamond Silver and Gold Brooch (France) late19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Arrow and Snake Rose Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Brooch (France) 19th Century
A spectacular, and large Victorian brooch depicting a ruby-eyed snake wound around an arrow. S...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.5 Carats Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1850s victorian era 18k yellow gold ring with rose cut diamonds estimate weight 1.5 carats ring is in open work style massive large looking
Category
1850s Antique Jewelry & Watches
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 0.31ct Ruby and Pearl Trilogy Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and pearl ring in gold, comprising one round cut ruby and two pearls, set to a band of 18 karat yellow gold.
The round cut ruby is a gorgeous, vibrant pinkish red hue, that...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian sapphire, diamond, and yellow gold, comprising one cushion shaped sapphire, and ten rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold.
T...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k 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...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow 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
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 Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Hairwork Floral Chased Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique hairwork and gold ring, comprising brunette hairwork, set in a 15 karat yellow gold band.
This unusual ring is adorned with beautiful floral and foliate chasing around t...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Hairwork Mourning Buckle Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique hairwork and gold ring, comprising plaited brunette hairwork, set in a 9 karat yellow gold band.
This unusual ring is crafted in the form of a buckle, or belt. The edge ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18kt. yellow gold and black enamel mourning ring
Located in Braintree, GB
This mourning ring is an antique Victorian piece crafted from 18kt yellow gold, featuring intricate black enamel detailing. Encircling the band are the words "In Memory of." The insi...
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1860s British Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Coral & Pearl Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Band
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Makers Mark H H
Pretty, little Victorian band ring. Decorated with a lovely, gold boat shape- set with pretty, natural coral & s...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver Oval Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 0.95ct
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous solitaire diamond engagement ring from the Early Victorian (ca1850) era! This beautiful piece is made of bright 18kt yellow gold and holds a single oval old mi...
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1850s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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, and seed pearls. I expect the tu...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
Gold Filled & Gold Top Victorian 15 Slides Bracelet with Variety of Gemstones
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gold filled bracelet with gold filled and gold top variety of 15 Victorian watch chain slides. Accenting the slides are small round opals, a black & white agate stone cameo, enamel a...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
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
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Gold Filled and Gold Top Victorian 16 Slides Bracelet with Opals, Rubies, & Seed
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, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, turquoise,...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold-filled
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 l...
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1880s Portuguese Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival 18k Yellow Gold Dual Finish Floral Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Gold Wash (some old white solder marks in the back)
Weight: 9.20 Grams
Backing: Posts w/ Butterfly Closures (Pierced ears are required.)
Overall Wi...
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1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
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1810s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Roman 24Kt Gold Coin 4th Cent AD 18Kt Gold Pendant depicting Emperor Valentinian
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18Kt Gold pendant houses a 24Kt Gold Ancient Roman coin (Solidus) 4th Cent AD depicting the Emperor Valentinian. On the rear, we can see the Emperor holding labarum w...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Renaissance Revival Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Amethyst
Cut: Asscher
Weight: 1.50 carats approximately
Metal: 18k Gold
Era: Renaissance Revival
Circa: 1840s
Size: 6-1/2 and can be resized
Gram weight: 3.1
Tra...
Category
1840s Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 22 Carat Gold Fully Hallmarked Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous gold band is modelled in 22carat gold and is fully hallmarked Birmingham 1855. This ring is in perfect condition and is a very exciting find!
Ring Size: M or 6 1/4
Ban...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold
1885 Nordic Halo Ring 2.5ct Turquoise 1.5 ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø8US /5gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring from XIX century in period Leather and Silk box.
Band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with ornaments and Black enameled panels. The Crown has Silver clusters fused with ...
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1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 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 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
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
1878 Nordic earrings solid 18K Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique earrings with folding hooks shaped as Acanthus leaves with delicate engraved ornaments.
Freely suspended round dangles make this design complete.
Swedish hallmark...
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1870s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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 Renaissance Revival Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 7 diamonds
Cut: Table and Rose
Weight: 0.75 carats approximately
Color: I-J
Clarity: I1
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Era: Renaissance Revival
Circa: 1840s
Size: 6-1/4 an...
Category
1840s Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Natural Rubies and Diamond Antique Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
Elevate even the simplest of outfits with this antique natural ruby and diamond brooch, pendant in gold from a bygone era.
Harmonious balance of symmetry, design and drama transports...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
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 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
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Oval Engraved Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold ring, comprising one oval shaped locket compartment, in 9 karat yellow gold, to a band of 9 karat yellow gold.
This amazing ring is set to the centre with an...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mixed Metal Diamond and Pearl Pendant #17640
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Mixed Metal Diamond and Pearl Pendant-
This elegant antique pendant features 23 European cut diamonds and one white pearl. Composed of a mix of gold, platinum and sterling ...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique Mixed Metal Diamond and Pearl Pendant #17640
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Mixed Metal Diamond and Pearl Pendant-
This elegant antique pendant features 23 European cut diamonds and one white pearl. Composed of a mix of gold, platinum and sterling ...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Silver
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond & Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Victorian rose cut diamond & pink sapphire ring, circa 1880. This Victorian ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and sterling silver. The antique ring features rose cut di...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Nordic Viking Revival Earrings Balls solid 18K Gold / 4.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old Swedish Viking Revival styled Earrings.Delicate and fine looking pair. Freely suspended shiny balls with delicate hand-engraved ornaments on the front sides.
Made ca....
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1890s Swedish Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delightful and authentically antique Victorian era (circa 1890) opal ring. This colorful ring features a quatrefoil-like motif comprised of four cabochon opals each displaying a br...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Mesopotamia Lion Amulet Pendant Necklace 4th-1st century BC Guarantee
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Mesopotamian Lion Amulet Pendant Necklace, dating from the 1st to 4th century BC (100-400 BC). The finely crafted ancient artifac...
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15th Century and Earlier Iraqi Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Victorian ruby five stone ring, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Victorian ruby five stone ring. Horizontally set with a graduated row of five cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back claw settings with an approximate combined ...
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1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Figural Rose Gold Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Nouveau Figural Locket, ready to be filled! This 18k rose gold locket features a female bust in profile with flowers in her hair. The round locket measures 25.8mm in ...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1760 British George III Cup Tankard Mug solid Sterling Silver / 177 gr
Located in SE
George III period Sterling Silver Cup, thick walled, with cast floral ornaments. Monogrammed cartouche.
This cup has a full set of conventional British hallmarks : I could not ID th...
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1760s English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Victorian GIA 0.94 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Certificate: GIA
Center Stone: Diamond
Cut: Old European
Weight: 0.94 carat
Color: L
Clarity: I1
Accent Stone: 12 diamonds
Cut: Rose
Weight: 0.30 carats approximately
Color: J-K
...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18kt Gold Belt Buckle Ring With Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Edwardian 18kt Gold Belt Buckle Ring
Ring Size: UK Size P (US Size 7 1/2, EU Size 56)
Weight: 3.89 grams
Dimensions: Diameter x Depth: 1.8 x 0.6 cm
Material: 18kt Gold
Origin: Londo...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian 18kt gold seal set with a carnelian intaglio
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Georgian 18kt gold seal set with a carnelian intaglio carved with the words I. Evcpuo Bois ( Possibly Roman intaglio ).
The seal comes with an original tag indicating that th...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
5.05 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Showcasing a super sensational and an astonishing piece of jewelry, meticulously handcrafted to enchant all connoisseurs of art deco-inspired designs!
This remarkable ring showcases...
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18th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 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 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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