Emerald Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Dragonfly 14K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This insect brooch brings an abundance of romance and elegance to your look. 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond, Cameo Brooch & Pendant - VHK#2
Located in Hicksville, NY
14K White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond, Cameo Brooch & Pendant - VHK#2 Item Details: Year: 1930s Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 16.1 grams Center Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Freeform Brooch, 20th Century, 0.30ct
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Freeform Brooch, decorated with four rectangular baroque pearls approx. 18 x 6 mm, adorned with 22 pave set single cut diamonds weighing a total of appr...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald and Diamond Crescent Brooch, 14K Gold, 7.52 Carats, Modern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This crescent brooch is made up of 7.52 Carats of Emeralds and 3.34 Carats of Diamonds in a large C shape brooch. There are 4.95 carats of emerald cut Emeralds, 1.95 carats of oval E...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
Retro 14.5ct Citrine & Diamond 14K Gold Brooch, 20ct, Circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A square-cut citrine, 14.50 carats, anchors this Retro brooch, its fiery orange-amber tone the hallmark of fine madeira citrine, the deepest, most saturated grade of the stone. Two s...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Heavy Gold American Flag Brooch with Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Patriotic 14K white gold American flag brooch set with vibrant multi-gemstones, including approximately 0.70 carats of rubies, 0.33 carats of blue sapphires, and 0.17 carats of diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Enamel Diamond Pansy Flower Pendant Brooch Vintage
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.2 carats Diamond Cut: Brilliant Round Dimensions: 1.25 inches long x 1.25 inches wide Total Weight: 13 grams This one-of-a-ki...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14k Rose Gold 3.75tcw Amethyst and Diamond Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A romantic and richly detailed vintage brooch, crafted in warm 14k rose gold and designed in the shape of a blooming bouquet.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Heavy Gold American Flag Brooch with Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Patriotic 14K white gold American flag brooch set with vibrant multi-gemstones, including approximately 0.70 carats of rubies, 0.33 carats of blue sapphires, and 0.17 carats of diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mid-Century 14K White Gold Diamond Circle Brooch/Pendant ~1.73ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
At 6.2 grams and just over an inch across, it wears as a substantial but wearable circle motif suited to both a lapel and a chain. Specifications Metal: 14K white gold Maker: Unsign...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th-Century Diamond Openwork Plaque Brooch, Platinum & 14K Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant early 20th-century diamond openwork plaque brooch, dating to circa 1915–1930 and designed as an elongated rectangular panel of finely pierced floral, foliate and geometric...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.2 Grams Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamond, Seed Pearls Measurements: 25.4 x 25.7 x 6.3mm Hallmark: 14k Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, with 22k Wash Item #: BR-1986-082026-17
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is composed of a rich 14k yellow gold base with platinum-topped accents, enhancing the brilliance and contrast of the diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
Retro 14k Gold Platinum & Palladium Diamond Flower Oval Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Purple Stone - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Rich Translucent Purple Color - 9x8.5mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Bezel & Pave ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Rose Green Gold Diamond Garnet Brooch Pin Antique Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate piece measures 1.25 inches long by 7/8 inch wide, weighs 10.1 grams, and adds vintage sophistication to any collection. Material: 14K Yellow, Rose & Green Gold Gemstones: Ros...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Rose Green Gold Diamond Garnet Brooch Pin Antique Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate piece measures 1.25 inches long by 7/8 inch wide, weighs 10.1 grams, and adds vintage sophistication to any collection. Material: 14K Yellow, Rose & Green Gold Gemstones: Ros...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 2.70ct Diamond, Pearl, and Emerald Brooch MF21-070126
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A dynamic design makes this luxury brooch instantly eye-catching. Diamonds with a total weight of 2.70 carats effortlessly catch the light, while Emerald accents totaling 1.0 carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Wishbone Brooch Pin Pendant 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Wishbone Brooch Pin Pendant 14K Gold This gorgeous Edwardian circa 1890-1910s Brooch Pin is crafted in Platinum for the top, and 14K Yellow gold for the p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14K Gold Silver Cannetille Rose-Cut Diamond Oval Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The oval-shaped brooch features a radiant cluster of nine rose-cut diamonds, each individually bezel-set in silver to enhance their brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Estate 14K White Gold Heart Diamond Pendant and Brooch - VHK#227A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K White Gold Heart Diamond Pendant and Brooch - VHK#227A Item Details: Year: 1960s Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.8 grams Diamond Details: .60...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gumps 14K Gold Carved Jade Pearl Diamond Floral Brooch Pin
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in New York, NY
Set with 6 brilliant-cut diamonds and cultured pearls. Approximate Weight: 9.9 grams Approximate Measurement: Overall - 53.5mm x 30.5mm Hallmark: GUMPS 14K
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Mid Century 14K Yellow Gold Carved Citrine & Diamond Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This 1950s mid century 14k yellow gold carved citrine and diamond brooch is absolutely stunning.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Onyx, Rock Crystal and Diamond Bow Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Platinum and 14K White Gold 4.10ct Diamond Wreath Brooch MF16-021926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
At the heart of the bow sits a 1.05-carat round diamond in a bezel setting. Milgrain edges define every contour, and each stone is set jour with open backs to invite light throughou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 14K YG Diamond Pearl Crown Motif Brooch c. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This charming antique 14K YG diamond pearl crown brooch is adorned with 5 lustrous natural pearls and set with 21 old mine cut diamonds approximate in G-H color VS-Si clarity Approx...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Yellow Topaz Sapphire Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This intricately designed piece can be worn as both a pendant and a brooch. The 14K Yellow Gold is set with one centering fancy-cut topaz and enhanced with round emeralds, sapphires,...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k White Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This antique floral brooch combines 14k white gold and silver in a delicate openwork design set with 0.17ctw of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Contemporary 14k Gold Poodle Brooch with Diamonds by William Ruser
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch featuring a charming poodle design, adorned with a collar of round white diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Bird Brooch Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone-Covered Bird Brooch Features Approximately: 10.4 carats of emeralds 6 carats of sapphires 7.50 carats of rubies 2 carats of diamonds Appx 4 3/4" Lon...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14k Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, 1980s, 0.20ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Graceful and full of vintage charm, this Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Butterfly Brooch is beautifully crafted in rich yellow gold with elegant openwork wings and finely detailed textu...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Antique Russian 14k Gold Peacock Brooch with Rubies & Diamonds”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian peacock brooch with magnificent wire jewelry technique decorted with rubies and rose cut diamonds with a total 14k gold weight of 16.50 grams hall marked 56 imperial ...
14k Gold
Antique 0.85ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Bar Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond bar brooch has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Brooch, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 14K gold brooch. This brooch presents an impressive and endearing design with a crossed centre portion with 12 turquoise s...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 14k Gold & Silver Brooch with 0.50ct Rose Cut Diamonds, 1870
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold with 925 silver brooch set with rose cut diamond to. 0.50ct G/HSI Detailed description the brooch is 1.5 cm high and 6.3 cm wide total weight: 7.1 grams occupied with: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A true work of art, this brooch features superb gems totaling 5.5 carats, carefully set in polished 14K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
14K Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch / Pendant, featuring one centered bezel set old European cut diamond weighing approx. 0.25 carat, J-K color / SI1 clarity, further adorned ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Emblem of Elegance and Grace Indulge in the enduring beauty of this Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with three s...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant .22ctw Insect
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .22ctw Theme: Butterfly, Ins...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage 14K White Gold Old European Diamond Brooch - VHK#605A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 14K White Gold Old European Diamond Brooch - VHK#605A Item Details: Year: 1925 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.5 grams Diamond Details:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.9 grams Natural Sapphires, Unheated. Old Mine Cut Diamonds, G-H Color, VS Clarity. Pin Measurements: Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage 14k Diamond Vine Leaf Brooch Pin 4.65cttw G-Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully handmade brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (18k wash for color) and set with collection quality diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 14k Red Gold Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold brooch with ruby and rose and old mine cut diamond 1.00 ct Detailed description the brooch is 3.1 cm high and 2.8 cm wide total weight: 9.0 grams set with: - 1 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Big Dipper Diamond Brooch 14k Gold Celestial Stars Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond Big Dipper brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s). 7 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.25 carats (estimated at I-J color an...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Cabochon & Diamond Brooch/Pendant 14K Gold - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this sumptuous antique Victorian 14ct gold garnet quatrefoil and diamond brooch/pendant - made c.1880. Distinctly Victorian and distinguished from contempo...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Diamond Vintage 14k Gold Estate Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The brooch is hallmarked "14k"
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s 0.43ct Diamond Bar Brooch in 14k Yellow & White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.49ctw VS2 Diamond Bee Brooch 14k Yellow White Gold Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.49ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - I Clarity - VS2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Settings Weight: 5.7 Grams St...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Pearl & Diamond Brooch, 14.7g, .72tdw
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage pearl and diamond brooch in 14k yellow gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 14.7 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond brooch with an estimate diamond weight of 1.20 carats stone diameter 3.35mm each and smaller rose cut diamonds in 14k gold brooch made in warsaw ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Diamond Curbed Link Brooch, 0.16ctw, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Curbed Link Diamond Brooch. The unique brooch features graduated curbed link chain base in a chevron shape with prong-set diamonds on top at the point wh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Brooch, Late 20th Century Design
Located in Sewickley, PA
This refined vintage brooch features a slender, horizontal openwork design adorned with sparkling diamonds arranged in a delicate leafy vine motif. The airy construction and nature-i...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond 14k Gold Silver-Topped Fleur De Lis Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite antique brooch is ready to be worn for another 100 years.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Textured Gold Prancing Horse Brooch with Diamonds & Emerald Eye
Located in Miami, FL
A charming vintage 14k gold prancing horse brooch, beautifully sculpted with a rich hand-textured finish that gives the piece lifelike movement and character.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bee Brooch, 0.6 Carat, Designer Unknown, 4.41g
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite charm of our Diamond Bee Brooch/Pin, crafted from luxurious 14k yellow gold and Adorned with 0.6 carats of sparkling round diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$718Sale Price|20% Off
Krementz 14k Gold & Platinum Pearl Diamond Detailed Floral Marquise Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.12ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Whi...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Swan Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (Stamped 585, maker’s mark) Gemstones: Brilliant-cut Diamonds, approx. 0.65 carat total weight; Vibrant Ruby accents Weight: 3.52 grams Measurements: Approx. 0...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 9.9 Grams Material: Shell, Diamond Measurements: 45.5 x 34 x 10mm Hallmark: 14K Item #: BR-1758-112125-01
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch, Russian, Circa 1870”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond brooch with an estimate diamond weight of 2.5 carats H color white excellent spark 4 cm length 14k gold finest hall marked 56 imperial Russian go...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 14k Gold Bar Brooch with Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl
Located in Berlin, BE
When you wear this Antique 14k Gold Bar Brooch with Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl, you're not just wearing a piece of jewelry - you're wearing a piece of history.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Onyx Diamond Seed Pearl Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This stunning Victorian-era pendant showcases an elegant combination of natural onyx, a brilliant diamond, and delicate seed pearls, all set in rich 14K yellow gold. A true vintage t...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.