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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Late Victorian
Style: Early Victorian
Style: High Victorian
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Cufflinks and Dress Stud Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A set of Victorian yellow gold cufflinks and dress studs, comprising a pair of oval-faced cufflinks, and four dress studs, each with engraving, in 9 karat yellow gold. These beauti...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Banded Agate Victorian Mourning Locket Pendant - 10k Memento Mori
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1880s - 1890s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Banded Agate Material Information Woven Hair Color: Auburn Style: Mourning Locket Them...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Agate, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Engraved HJ Charm Pendant 14K Rose Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love the simple vintage style of this pendant! Item Details Material: 14K Rose Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Measurements: 1 1/4 Inch Long X 9/16 Inch Wide Weight: 1.9 Grams En...
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20th Century European Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl and Green Enamel Floral Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, enamel, and yellow gold brooch, the leaf set with one old European cut diamond, the flower set with seven half seed pearls, both adorned with green enamel...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Onyx Micro Mosaic Stick Pin of The Roman Forum
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold, onyx, and micro mosaic stick pin, comprising one oval panel of onyx, adorned with micro mosaic tiles, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with a 15 karat yellow gol...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian Gold and Seed Pearl Antique Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Victorian Antique Gold and Seed Pearl Locket. Beautifully Hand crafted with Scroll work in 14K Yellow Gold Locket. Hand set with Seed Pearls. Suspended from a 16" G...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian diamond five stone ring, English, circa 1850.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond five stone ring. Horizontally set with five cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back silver cut down settings with a combined approximate weight of 3.00 carats,...
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1850s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 15K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Pearl Swallow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, emerald, pearl, and yellow gold brooch, formed in the shape of a swallow, comprising one ruby cabochon, nine round cut emeralds, and thirty-three seed pearls, set in...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9K Gold Horseshoe Pendant with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This gorgeous antique pendant is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and elegant design of the 19th century, crafted in 9 carat gold and created in the shape of a horseshoe. T...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

Vintage Chanel Pearl Drop Earrings Circa 1996
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Chanel Clip on gilded metal earrings comprised of a cc logo paved with rhinestones, from which dangles a pearly drop . 1996 Fall-Winter Collection.
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1990s French Late Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Diamond And Garnet Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 gram. Totally is diamond 0.05 ct. The diamond is has H color vs-s1 clarity. Totally is garnet 1.50 ct. Ring size is US 7 (We can make any...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet

Victorian English Intaglio Crest Signet and 15KT Gold Snake Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Pause to marvel at the exceptional craftsmanship of this English Victorian Signet Intaglio Crest Signet and 15Kt Yellow Gold Snake Ring! The ring boasts an oval family crest shield a...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Swallow Cloak Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian turquoise, pearl, and yellow gold pair of pins, comprising twelve round half seed pearls, and twelve round turquoise cabochons, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with 15 karat...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Family Book Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold locket, comprising four glass-covered locket compartments, held within a 15 karat yellow gold ‘book’, adorned with black enamel, with a 15 karat yellow gold b...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Large Antique Victorian 9K Gold Pearl and Blue Enamel Star Engraved Oval Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, seed pearl, blue enamel, and yellow gold locket, comprising nine seed pearls, within a blue enamel star, in 9 karat yellow gold. The locket is a large, statement size. ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Red Carpet Granulation Gold Bar and Circle Link Statement Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Victorian Oscar Worthy Granulation Bar and Circle Gold Link Statement Bracelet. Beautifully Hand crafted in 15K Yellow Gold. Measuring a...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Spiral White Pearl Circle Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Spiral White Pearl Circle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, scratch on one faux pearl, barely noticeab...
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1980s German Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Gold Plate

Antique Victorian 1840s 18K Gold Diamond, Pearl and Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, pearl, black enamel and diamond ring, comprising of one sparkling old mine cut diamond set in centre of a black enamelled panel, four larger pearls, two small...
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1840s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique sardonyx, and gold ring, comprising one panel of carved sardonyx, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat gold band concealing hairwork. This unique ring is ever so b...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Brooch Depicting a Classical Lady
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold, diamond, and enamel brooch, comprising three rose cut diamonds, and hand painted enamel, in 18 karat yellow gold, with silver pin. This exquisite Victorian...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Gilt Chain Collar Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful gilt collar is flat and sits beautifully. The smooth hoops are linked with decorative links and the necklace is fastened with a large bolt clasp. Length: 41cm Chain ...
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1980s British Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold .62ctw Old Cut Diamond 3 Three Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nice all original Victorian 3 diamond ring with chunky old cut diamonds! The technical grades show included however this ring appears very pleasant to the naked eye and is priced at ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring. This cute Victorian ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and has an old m...
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise Lovers Knot Memorial Locket Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A yellow gold and turquoise brooch, comprising fourteen turquoise cabochons, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with three swagged lengths of chain and a locket compartment, and fittings i...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 15ct gold collar necklace, comprised of brick style links, with a matt finish, circa 1870. Length approximately 420mm, width approximately 18mm.
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1870s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

15k Gold

Gold 18K Antique Victorian Toi et Moi 1.00 carat and 0.95 carat Diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique Toi & Moi (You and Me) diamond Ring circa 1900. Ring set with two main old European cut diamonds of approximately 1.00 and 0.95 Carats (estimated H color and Vs / Si clarit...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Late Victorian Novelty Shell Purse Pendant Necklace Silver Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This late Victorian novelty purse was created out of two salt water shells and joined to a long silver guard chain. The shells have been mounted in a silver plated metal purse fittin...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Heart Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 2.30 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2 clarity. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Please c...
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Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 18.5 grams. Main stone is about 1.50 ct. Totally is diamond 5.60 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and S2-S3-Pique 1-2-3 clarity. Totally...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite pendant that dates back to the late Victorian era. The pendant is formed in a heart shape that is set with 25 old cut diamonds and a further 3 on the bale. Insid...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic navette ring dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece showcases a single rectangular cushion cut emerald at the centre of the face surrounded by...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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

Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully assembled diamond cluster ring dating back to the Victorian period. A single table-cut diamond sits proud at the centre of the face and is encapsulated by ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold

Antique Victorian 32g 9K Rose Gold Curb Link Albert Chain with T-bar Spring Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique rose gold Albert chain, with curb links, T-bar, spring ring and dog clip, in 9 karat rose gold. This antique rose gold albert chain dates from the Victorian era, in the ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Old Mine Cushion Peach Kunzite and Enamel Gold Antique Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Victorian Old Mine Cushion Peach Kunzite and Enamel Gold Drop Vintage Brooch Pendant. Hand set with Old Mine Cushion Peach Kunzite., weighing approx. 2.5tcw. Hand c...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver 0.8ctw Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold, silver, diamond, and ruby ring, comprising sixteen round cut rubies, five old mine cut diamonds, and twenty-eight rose cut diamonds, set in silver, to an 18 ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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

Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.61ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Belcher Solitaire Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising one old mine cut diamond, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. This striking ring is set to the centre...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Floral Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian floral bar brooch crafted in 14K gold and adorned with silver. Circa 1890. The piece features oval cut sapphire and rose cut diamonds. Weight: 7.62g Length: 4...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Black Enamel Oval Belt Buckle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian black enamel, yellow gold, and silver belt buckle, comprising one yellow gold oval panel, adorned with black enamel, with silver buckle mechanism. This striking Victori...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 18K Gold 1.04tgw Diamond & Sapphire 5 Stone Ring with Scrolled Gallery
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, sapphire, and yellow gold ring, comprising one larger and two smaller old mine cut diamonds and two oval cut blue sapphires, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a ban...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Style Garnet Floral Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This fine and impressive garnet antique pendant has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pendant displays a central feature round-cut garnet accented with smaller garnet set in an ope...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches

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Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Black Enamel “In Memory Of” Engraved Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian black enamel and yellow gold ring, comprising black enamelled panels, reading “In Memory Of”, with engraving and carved floral edges, in 18 karat yellow gold. This mean...
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1850s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Amethyst and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique amethyst and pearl necklace from the Victorian era. Crafted in 15ct yellow gold, this pendant’s ornate structure focally showcases a duo of large Siberian ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Clover Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely 15ct yellow gold diamond and pearl pendant necklace. The pendant is in a clover motif and has been set with a central natural pearl along with three old cut diamonds...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.05 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous emerald and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Victorian era. A square shaped intense vivid green emerald sits enchantingly at the centre of the face and...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a tremendous pair of drop earrings which date back to the early Victorian period. Atop each piece sits an expertly handcrafted star motif set with a single tiny round tu...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

French Antique 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Floral Engraved Travel Comb
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique tortoiseshell, and gold travel comb, comprising a comb of tortoiseshell, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, with an 18 karat yellow gold hinged handle. This unique comb is...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond 1.50 Carat Five-Stone Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
A stunning timeless diamond band ring set with five old mine cut shiny and sparkly Diamonds total 1.45 ct. estimated to be H/I in Color and VS/SI in Clarity. The band is set in 18k ...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.83ctw 5 Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond and yellow gold ring, set with five old European cut diamonds, and eight rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. This s...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.54ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Belcher Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion-shaped old mine cut diamond, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. This arresting ring is ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.61ct Old Cut Diamond Belcher Solitaire Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising one large old mine cut diamond, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is set to the centre wi...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian GIA 6.27ct No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Cluster 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian GIA 6.27ct No Heat Cushion Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Vintage Cluster 18K Gold Ring. BEHOLD THE MAGIC, THE LEGENDARY SAPPHIRES FROM PAILIN - beauty isn't just stunning, ...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Yellow Gold 0.53ct Diamond & Bloodstone Target Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A diamond and bloodstone ring in yellow gold, comprising one old cut diamond and a ring of bloodstone, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat gold band. The chunky old cut dia...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Pearl & Blue Enamel Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian suite of jewellery, comprising a brooch and a pair of earrings, each set with a seed pearl, with enamel detailing, in 18 karat yellow gold, with 9 karat yellow gold fitti...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.73ctw Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold brooch, comprising one large old European cut diamond, and fourteen smaller old cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with 18 karat yellow go...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold & Silver Diamond and Pearl Salamander Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifteen rose cut diamonds, and two pearls, set in silver, with 9 karat yellow gold brooch pin and fittings. T...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.58tgw Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A yellow gold, sapphire, diamond and ruby ring, comprising five cushion shaped sapphires, five old mine cut diamonds and five cushion shaped rubies, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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

Victorian Blue Enamel Mourning Brooch in 9kt gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian Diamond, Pearl, and Blue Enamel Mourning Brooch crafted in 9kt gold. This Victorian mourning brooch features a central cluster of pearls and three single-pointed diamonds...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 1870s 18K Gold 1.35ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising three old mine cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. This beautiful ring is set with 3 b...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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