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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Romantic
Unisex Rubellite silver ring Cats Eye Effect Big Pink Chatoyancy Statement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Large unisex silver ring with natural Rubellite Tourmaline with cat's eye effect (chatoyancy) stone measurements - 0.51 х 0.71 х 0.98 in / 13 х 18 х 25 mm stone weight - 44.85 carats...
Category

2010s German Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rubelite, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin *Marked 95 *Made in France -Approximately 2" x 0.7" -Very pretty and classic -It is in an excellent condition. AB2905-00631
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1990s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Sterling silver cuff bracelet with Poseidon Variscite (medium size)
Located in Greeneville, TN
A real Poseidon Variscite gemstone, prized for its entrancing green tones and complex web patterns evoking the ocean's depths, is featured in this stunning piece. A Touch of the Sea...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Chanel Gunmetal Rainbow Crystal CC Dangle Piercing Earrings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gunmetal Rainbow Crystal CC Dangle Piercing Earrings *Marked 05 *Made in France -Approximately 0.75" x0.5" -Very pretty and classic -In a very good condition AB3025-00631
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Early 2000s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Handmade King mala quoise Tufa Cast & Coral Medium bracelet - By Rob Sherman
Located in Greeneville, TN
Embrace the beauty of nature's textures with this captivating Medium Handmade Bracelet. This unique piece features genuine Kingmalaquoise gemstones, meticulously set in a tufa cast b...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pearl Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold Set With 3.58ct. Diamonds, Pearls & Sapphires
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Pearl Bracelet in 18 kt. Yellow Gold Set With 3.58 ct. Diamonds, Pearls and Sapphires Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 3.58 ct. Pearls: 48 pearls...
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt. White Gold Brooch set with 6.5 ct. Brilliant cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Brooch set with 6.5 ct. Brilliant cut Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 6.5 ct. Material: 18 kt. White Gold Measurements: 57 mm x 45 m...
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20th Century European Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC black Gold Dot Edge Clip on Earrings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC black Gold Dot Edge Clip on Earrings * Marked 95 * Made in France * Comes with the original box -It is approximately 1.1" x 1.1" -It is very classic a...
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1990s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Hand Knit Red Puffed Heart Ring in Sterling Silver and 14K Gold Beads
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Beginning with a hand knit red puffed heart, a handmade sterling silver heart cup was made to anchor the heart and wire prongs tipped with gold beads to secure the heart on top of th...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

One Off Brooch. High Upcycling. Gold Plated Bronze, Resin & Vintage Elements.
Located in ZARAGOZA, ES
This brooch is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer. A totally handmade jewel which it was created from a sustainable process during which she...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

One Off Bracelet High Upcycling over Flex Let Band Stainless Vintage Watch
Located in ZARAGOZA, ES
This Bracelet is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer. A totally handmade jewel which it was created over a vintage flex let band stainless wa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chanel Brand New Silver CC Rocky Crystal Reissued Piercing Earrings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Silver CC Rocky Crystal Reissued Piercing Earrings *Marked 19 *Made in Italy *Comes with original box, pouch and booklet *Brand New -It's approximately 0.6" x 0.5"...
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2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Chanel Gold CC Baguette Crystal Pendant Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Baguette Crystal Pendant Necklace *Marked 14 *Made in France *Comes with the original box and pouch -It is approximately 16" to 23" long. -The pendant is approximate...
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2010s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Sakura Opal Silver Ring Natural Yellow Rainbow Inspired Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Silver Opal ring gemstone origin - Ethiopia ring size - 7.5 US ring weight - 4.72 grams gem size is 0.28 x 0.51 x 0.59 in / 7 х 13 х 15 mm
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Early 2000s German Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Silver

Citrine Crystal Silver Pendant Yellow Quartz Vintage Jewelry November Birthstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural raw unheated Citrine crystal gem size is 0.47 x 0.59 х 1.81 in / 12 х 15 х 46 mm pendant weight - 29.27 grams pendant le...
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2010s German Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Crystal, Quartz, Silver

Boulder Opal ring silver large 8.5 US size gold Vintage ring natural gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage 18K yellow gold plated and matte finish silver ring with natural Australian Boulder Opal opal origin - Lightning Ridge, Australia boulder opal measures - 0.16 x 0.35 x 0.63...
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2010s German Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

The Matilda Cat Ethical Amulet Pendant 18ct Fairmined Gold Blue Diamond Eyes
Located in London, GB
The Matilda Cat ethical gold pendant is sure to delight all who adore our four legged, feline friends. Made with 18ct Fairmined Gold and blue diamond eyes (1.5 mm diameter) She mea...
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2010s British Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Diamond, 18k Gold

Gorgeous Amethyst And Peridot Ring In 14k White Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gorgeous Amethyst And Peridot Ring In 14k White Gold . Size 7.
Category

2010s Unknown Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, White Gold

The Shanti Compass Amulet 18K Fairmined Yellow Gold & Diamond
Located in London, GB
Introducing the mega Shanti Compass pendant - the bold, beautiful big sister to our mini compass amulet. Designed as an empowering reminder for you to navigate your own path. It in...
Category

2010s British Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt. Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings With Cabochon Sapphire & Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings With Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby and Diamonds Ruby: 2 cabochon cut rubies Sapphire: 2 cabochon Sapphires Diamonds: Brilliant cut and s...
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20th Century European Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bird brooch with 2 cut rhinestones as the belly's sterling/gold plated 1940s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovable little brooch from the 1940s USA in sterling gold plated. The bodies of the 2 birds are made of cut rhinestones. The other parts are all enameled and in good condition. Me...
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

One Off Necklace. High Upcycling. Quartz, Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Pieces.
Located in ZARAGOZA, ES
This Necklace is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer. A totally handmade jewel which it was created from a sustainable process during which s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze

Hand Knit Pink Flower Set in a Handmade Sterling Silver and 14K Gold Bead Ring
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Only Alison Nagasue would be interested in combining small handmade knitted flowers and set into a handmade silver with 14K gold beads "setting" for a cool ring. Each is a one of a k...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Bird on a nest of eggs brooch by Fred Gray Corp, 1930-1040's, designer for Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovable brooch with 2 birds that take care of their treasure together! The parents of the birds sit on a branch and take care of their eggs. The bodies of the 2 birds are made of 2 polished rhinestones, the wings, head and tails and the leaves are enameled. The brooch is signed with a tiny star on the reverse side on the birds heaad. It is a nice Collector piece, nothing missing! Measurement: Width of the brooch 6,5 cm /2.60" x 4,5 cm/1,77". Good condition, nothing missing, enamel is slightly rubbed due to its age. The history of American jewelry company Fred Gray...
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1920s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Zorab Creation 18 kt. Gold Necklace with 4 ct. Diamonds & 23 ct. Semi Pr Stones
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zorab Creation 18 kt. Gold Necklace with 4 ct. Diamonds & 23 ct. Semi Precious Stones Necklace: 20 Grey Tahiti pearls Diamonds: Black diamonds: Black diamonds together 1.3 ct. Whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Fantastic Sultan brooch by HAR decorated with red enamel and rhinestons 1950's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Fantastic Sutan brooch with red turban decorated with jewels and pearls! It was designed by Har Jewelry company NY in the 1950/1960s Dimension Height 5 cm - width 3.5 cm - dept...
Category

1950s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Paul Amey "Twilight" Black Pearl Ring in 18K WhiteGold, Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Discover a masterpiece of fine jewellery, the “twilight” Black Pearl Ring meticulously handcrafted by the renowned multi award winning Australian jeweller, Paul Amey. At “Twilight...
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2010s Australian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Paul Amey Imperial Topaz, Pearl and Diamond Molten Edge 18K Ring
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Indulge in the opulent charm of Paul Amey’s Signature Molten Edge Natural Baguette Imperial Topaz, Diamond, and Pearl Ring – a true testament to luxury and craftsmanship, meticulousl...
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold

18 kt. White Gold Brooch with 1.52 ct. Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Brooch with 1.52 ct. Brilliant Cut Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 1.52 ct. Material : 18 kt. white gold Measurements: 48...
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20th Century Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Murano Art Glass Necklace, collier hand made in Murano, artisan cubic zirconia
Located in Venice, Venice
Handcrafted using artisanal Murano glass, our necklace is a unique masterpiece, meticulously crafted with skill and care by the artisans in the Murano furnaces. Each necklace is a on...
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2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brass

Juarez Alameda Sterling Silver Holloware Set Coffe Pot Creamer Sugar Vintage
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A gorgeous antique vintage sterling silver coffee set Includes coffee pot, creamer, and sugar Made in Mexico by Juarez Alameda Coffee Pot: 10 3/4" Tall Total Mass = 1237.7 grams
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20th Century Mexican Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Michael Bondanza Gold Butterfly Key Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Key Pendant Necklace from Michael Bondanza Fine Jewelry. This exquisite piece narrates the enchanting cycle of natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Happy Moonstone and Baroque Pearl Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved moonstone smiley faces secured in 14k yellow gold prongs Accented by monotone grey colored fresh water baroque pearls Metal: 14k yellow gold Fish hook back Grey f...
Category

2010s North American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold

IRIS PARURE, Japanese Non Colored & Non Bleached BENI Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI AKOYA® Size of Pearl: 6.50mm-8.00mm Number of Pearl: 37 IRIS PARURE, since its esta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

Phyla-Roda Ring
Located in Asheville, NC
The Phyla-Roda ring features Apophylite, Silbite, a raccoon tooth, and silver. The top face of the ring measures approximately 1.25" x 1.5", showcasing the unique beauty of Apophylit...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Phyla-Roda Ring
Phyla-Roda Ring
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Murano Art Glass Necklace, collier hand made in Murano Venice furnace, pearls
Located in Venice, Venice
Handcrafted using artisanal Murano glass, our necklace is a unique masterpiece, meticulously crafted with skill and care by the artisans in the Murano furnaces. Each necklace is a on...
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2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brass

One Off Ring. Handmade & High Upcycling. Bronze, Resin & Vintage Elements. 20mm.
Located in ZARAGOZA, ES
This is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer. A totally handmade jewel which it was created from a sustainable process during which she recove...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Bronze

IRIS PARURE, Akoya Pearl 7.00-7.50mm Necklace, Non Colored & Non Bleached Pearl
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI AKOYA® Size of Pearl: 7.0mm-7.50mm Number of Pearl: 134 IRIS PARURE, since its esta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

Chanel Silver CC Tulip Dangle Piercing Earrings
Located in Pasadena, CA
CChanel Silver CC Tulip Dangle Piercing Earrings * Marked 05 * Made in France -It is approximately 0.75″ x 0.4″. -Beautiful and classic -It is in a very good condition. AB3005-006...
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Early 2000s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Large Yellow Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
A large finely carved and pierced natural yellow jadeite pendant, featuring a circular medallion, surrounded by scrolling foliage borders (L:22-...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade

Chanel Brand New Gold Gunmetal CC Half Half Large Piercing Earrings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gold Gunmetal CC Half Half Large Piercing Earrings *Marked 23 *Made in France *Comes with the original box, pouch, booklet, camellia and ribbon *Brand New - It is ...
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2010s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Murano Art Glass Necklace, collier hand made in Murano Venice furnace, pearls
Located in Venice, Venice
Handcrafted using artisanal Murano glass, our necklace is a unique masterpiece, meticulously crafted with skill and care by the artisans in the Murano furnaces. Each necklace is a on...
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2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brass

20" Fine Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Shouxing Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
Beaded Necklace Overall Length: 20" This finely carved yellow jadeite pendant (on matching jadeite beads) features a finely carved Shouxing pendant on matching beaded necklace. Shouxing, in Chinese mythology, one of three stellar gods known collectively as Fulushou. He was also called Nanji Laoren (“Old Man of the South Pole”). Though greatly revered as the god of longevity (shou), Shouxing has no temples. Instead, birthday parties for elders provide a fitting time for visitors to bow before his statue, which is draped in embroidered silk robes...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade

Fine Chinese Pierced Yellow Honey Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade 20-26"
Located in Richmond, CA
A large finely carved natural yellow jadeite pendant, featuring a carved circular bi with a 6 petal flower center medallion, topped with a coin,...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade

Chanel Gold CC Tear Drop Princess Crystal Pearl Brooch
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Tear Drop Princess Crystal Pearl Brooch *Marked 19 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 1" x 2". -It ...
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Venice Visions - Murano Glass
Located in Istanbul, TR
This glass design captures the enchanting canals and historic architecture of Venice.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Chanel Silver CC Tulip Dangle Piercing Earrings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Tulip Dangle Piercing Earrings * Marked 05 * Made in France -It is approximately 0.75" x 0.4". -Beautiful and super cute -It is in a very good condition. AB3005-0...
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Early 2000s French Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Frequency Symbol Necklace in 22k Gold, by Tagili
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the rhythm of the universe with this exquisite 22k gold necklace featuring the captivating frequency symbol. This delicate pendant, shimmering with the warmth of pure gold, a...
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2010s North American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

22k Gold

Florence Flair - Murano Glass
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Murano glass necklace is special due to its intricate craftsmanship and the centuries-old techniques used in its creation. Murano glass is renowned worldwide for its exceptional...
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2010s European Artisan Jewelry & Watches

18 kt. Gold Bicolour Tennis Bracelet with 3.75 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Luxurious 18 kt. Gold Bicolour Tennis Bracelet with 3.75 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: 35 brilliant cut diamonds, together 3.75 ct. Material: 18 kt. yellow and white gold Measurements: W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Opal Silver Ring Milky Way Natural Australain Gemstone Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Blue Opal with Milky way pattern opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.31 x 0.79 in / 3 x 8 x 20 mm opal weight - 3.85 carat ring size - 7 1/...
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2010s German Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Silver

18 kt. White Gold Ring with 2.6 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 2.6 ct. Top Quality Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 2.6 ct. Material: 18 kt. white gold Ring size: 55.7 / 7.5 US (can be a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Natural 6.45 Carats Fire Opal & Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Fire Opal = 6.45 Carats Diamonds = 0.39 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Dimension: 17 x 12 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt. Yellow & White Gold Ring With 4.67 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow and White Gold Ring With 4.67 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: brilliant cut diamonds, together 4.67 ct. Material: 18 kt. white and yellow gold Ring size: 54 EU / 7 U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gold CC Lace Flower Pearl Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Lace Flower Pearl Necklace *Marked 15 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box and pouch. -It is approximately 1.25" x 1.25". -It is approximately 16" to extende...
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Velvet Malachite necklace silver green forest raw natural crystal vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural rare velvet fiber Malachite malachite origin - Congo stone measurements - 0.71 х 1.26 х 1.46 in / 18 х 32 х 37 mm stone weight - 117 carats pendant weight...
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1990s German Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Silver

18 kt. White Gold Heart Necklace With 1 ct. White & Black Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Heart Necklace With 1 ct. White & Black Diamonds A real Piece of Art Diamonds: White brilliant cut diamonds, together approx. 0.69 ct. black diamonds, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Quartz Crystal Silver Pendant Large Natural Brazilian Raw Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Rhodium-plated silver pendant with natural large rare raw Rose Quartz crystal crystal origin - Brazil rose quartz weight - 90 carats quartz measurement...
Category

2010s German Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Silver

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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