Large 18 Karat White Gold Brooch Pendant Set with Countless Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, large and heavy 18k white gold brooch, set with countless rubies, brilliant baguettes and brilliant solitaire. Also wearable as a pendant.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Circle Ribbon Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite Art Deco-style brooch features a stunning circle design with a flowing ribbon motif, set in luxurious 14K white gold. The brooch is adorned with radiant diamonds that ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ribbon Brooch, Circa 1950's
Located in London, GB
This original 1950's yellow gold vintage ribbon brooch is beautifully decorated with a rose gold contrasting leaf motif, centrally lined through each loop with 76 vibrant rubies tota...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Lexington, KY
The piece is solid 18K yellow gold with two small inset ruby eyes. 18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch 18k yellow gold .05 carat ruby(each) Herbert ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Circle Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman circle brooch in platinum with 18k gold hardware. Adorned with square cut rubies and approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Flower Brooch with Natural Ruby and Diamond Center Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This charming brooch showcases a vivid floral motif brought to life in 18 karat yellow gold. At its heart sits a round cut natural ruby with a rich, strong red hue, surrounded by bri...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Burmese Ruby and Multi Gemstone Flower Brooch Set
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite pair of antique brooches crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into individual flower designs. Each identical piece features a centralised natural pinky red ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giovane Italy 18 Karat Gold Mouse Brooch, 9.75 Carat Beaded Rubies and Diamonds
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The house of Giovane has forged its name with exquisite jewelry made in one of Italy’s oldest and most esteemed workshops. This adorable mouse brooch is the perfect example of their ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Napoleon III Brooch - Victorian 18K solid Gold, Ruby & Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Together they for a lovely blooming flower. The base of the brooch is a diamond shaped polished base with little handmade engravings of flowers.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 8.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cherry Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC .This lovely 18 karat white gold cherry brooch is meticulously set with round Rubies for the fruit & round Diamonds for the stem. The ch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Mixed Colored Diamond and Rubelite Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Mixed Colored Diamond and Rubelite Brooch 42 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.32 CT 1 Rubellite - 5.43 CT 2 Rubies - 0.03 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.59 GM Look at the b...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gorgeous 26, 88 Carats of Ruby, Emeralds, Diamonds on Brooch
By Nakita fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From flowers 🌺 collection, amazing brooch with a exclusive design in 18k gold with a natural ruby cabochon cut of 12,46 ct , a natural emerald cabochon cut of 6,42 ct and natural di...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Puppy Brooch set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.33 carat Brooch set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 11.56 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicinity ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 19.2K Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Flower Basket Brooch
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A striking vintage flower basket brooch crafted in 19.2K yellow gold, bearing the Lisbon assay mark (1938–1984). Designed as an elegant bouquet emerging from a fluted vase, the brooc...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 7.56ct Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire Dress Clips
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This pair of Cartier vintage dress clips is crafted in 18K yellow gold, each designed as a cluster of diamond-set wheels surrounding cabochon centers of ruby, emerald, and sapphire. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Gemstone En Tremblant Bouquet Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Bouquet Cornucopia Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features Bulbs of Prong-Set Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire "Flowers" with Bezel-Set Diamond Centers Each Bulb is En Tremblant Total R...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Cockatoo Brooch Vintage Sannit, Stein, & Stein 5.25 ct Ruby, Dia
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Classic Cockatoo Brooch Created by UK Jeweler Sannit, Stein, and Stein Date Hallmark Indicates 1977 as Production Year Features appx 5.25 cts Rubies Appx 0.65 ct Diamonds L...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Poodle Brooch Pin, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold diamond and ruby poodle brooch pin, circa 1960 This charming vintage poodle dog pin brooch is beautifully made. The strands of his fur on his body, fa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Multicolor Cabochon Gemstone and Diamond Maltese Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A substantial 18k yellow gold eight pointed combination brooch/pendant with a large center cabochon emerald, and four each of smaller cabochon blue sapphires and cabochon rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bee Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1900s Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Scarf or Cravat Clip
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional 0.58 carat diamond and 0.80 carat ruby, 18 karat yellow gold scarf / cravat clip; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique shell, 0.72 carat ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry col...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Mother-of-Pearl Gold Swan Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish pin featuring a bedazzled gold swan! It features 0.45 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set around the swan’s body along with a single ruby set as its mesmer...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Jacobean Style Brooch in Eighteen Karat Gold with Natural Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Jacobean style 18 karat rose gold brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable natural ruby, 0,7 carats, 6,7x4 mm. This jewellery collection was featured in Vogue UA...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
English Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage English 0.04 carat ruby, 0.02 carat sapphire, 0.02 carat turquoise and 0.02 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.00ct Diamond 0.75ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Dragonfly Pin
Located in New York, NY
Captivating and brilliantly detailed, this magnificent dragonfly brooch is finely crafted in 18k white gold to bring a classic nature-inspired motif to life.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Flato Mid-Century Gold Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Spray Brooch
By Paul Flato
Located in New York, NY
American jeweler Paul Flato captured the hearts of royalty, New York society and Hollywood in the 1930s and 40s with his important diamond and colored stone jewels. This dramatic and...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Style 18K Gold and Gemstones Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Nouveau 18K Gold and Gemstones Brooch. It depicts a long scrolled gold branch of leaves adorned with three diamonds weighing 0.15 ct., three emeralds weighing 0.18 ct....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond and Pink Sapphire Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Pink Sapphire Brooch 10 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.08 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.01 CT 23 Pink Sapphires - 0.20 CT 21 Rubies - 0.16 CT 18K Rose Go...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Continental Ruby Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Continental European made 18k yellow gold vintage brooch, depicting a leaf, set with approx. 0.25ct H/Si1 diamond, surrounded with rubies and two pink tourmaline cabochons.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold
$5,368Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Retro Gold and Platinum ruby and diamond leaf shaped brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Retro Gold and Platinum baguette cut 1.74 cts. diamond and 3.71 ct. cabochon ruby leaf shaped brooch. Design: The design follows a retro-modernist aesthetic, from the 1950s ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Dragonfly Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The dragonfly brooch features at the center an Australian South Sea Pearl of 17mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Ruby Diamond White Gold Orchid Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18k white gold orchid flower brooch, set with 16.88 carats in invisible set rubies and 2.72ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Salamander long Brooch with fine Bright Tsavorites, Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aspen, CO
18K, white diamond, bright green natural Tsavorite and ruby set in a realistic long salamander vintage brooch well made in 18K and silver. 34 well matched and finely cut diamonds ar...
Tsavorite, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond Brooch 54 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.37 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.95 GM Turtle represents intuitive development, protection, wisdom...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Italian 1960s Gold Jade Sapphire Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cute Italian made, circa 1960s 18k gold dog brooch. Set with jade, sapphires, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 18K Gold & Platinum Owl Brooch with Opals, Rubies & unique Gemstones
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Its bold yet elegant presence makes it equally suited for wear or display within a distinguished jewelry collection. Specifications Metal: 18K Gold & Platinum Opals: 4.88 carats...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18KT White Gold Ruby & Diamond Bow Brooch, Circa 1950, 2.4 in
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant and finely detailed ruby and diamond bow brooch crafted in solid 18KT white gold. The design features a classic ribbon bow motif, executed with graceful curves and layered...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin. This gorgeous vintage Herbert Rosenthal diamond bee pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and white g...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Champagne and White Diamond Lizard Brooch with Ruby Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this lizard brooch is adorned in a pave of champagne and white diamonds that shimmer across its gracefully contoured form. The diamonds, set in alter...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby & Diamond Gold Floral Bow Brooch Circa 1950
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One Retro floral ruby and diamond set bow brooch with safety chain and pin.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Dragon Diamond Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Diamond and Ruby Brooch, designed in the bold, imaginative style that made David Webb one of the most celebrated American jewelry houses ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Aletto Brothers Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch, circa 1980
By Aletto Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ruby and diamond flower brooch by Aletto Brothers is a contemporary homage to Art Deco elegance, crafted in the 1980s. The piece showcases the Aletto family's mastery ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Gold Silver Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large antique butterfly brooch, set in 18k gold and silver, adorned with rose cut diamonds, rubies and a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct. & Diamond 0.49Ct
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This little bee is beautifully set with round brilliant diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin. This gorgeous vintage Herbert Rosenthal diamond bee pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and white g...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Floral Diamond Cabochon Scatter Pin Brooch 14.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This fabulous brooch has been done in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 8.50cttw in H-I color and Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds as well as approximately 6cttw in natural cabo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Large Flower Brooch in Textured 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies and Diamonds Rubies Total Carat Weight: 0.24 CTW Rubies Cut: Round cut Rubies Color: Pink Rubies Mineral Type: Natural corundum Rubies V...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tutti Frutti Brooch Pendant in 18K Gold with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous brooch is open like a melon and the seeds are all carved leaves and the Diamonds are the berries. This brooch is large 6.0cm long by 5.5cm wide and weighs a whopping 4...
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Giovani Gemstone and Diamond Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone, Diamond, and 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pin. This pin has 11ct of diamonds, 3ct of rubies, and 25ct of emeralds all set in 18k yellow gold. Stamped 750, GIOVANI, Italy
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern plique à jour enamel gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with a cabochon-cut emerald set in the thorax, weighing 0.82 carat, with a surrounding cluster of eight-...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Italian Carved Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Bird Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Italian made 18k gold bird brooch, with movable tail. Adorned with carved rubies, emeralds and approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Cellini 18kt White Gold 2.50ct Ruby & 1.80ct Diamond Snail Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Lovely snail brooch ,artistically designed in 18 karat white gold. The body is set with 1.80 carats of round brilliant diamonds, and the shell is set with 2.50 carats of round rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Domed Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Authentic Tiffany + Co, Ruby, diamond and Akoya pearls set in 18k yellow gold, Italian made domed heart shaped brooch. 1 round diamond approx. weight .07cts. 11 round rubi...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Peacock Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 3.79 carats, Cabochon Ruby 8.62 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.97 carats and Diamond 4.51 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 5.5 cm Length: 7.5 cm Total Wei...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Claflin Style - Amusing Running Squirrel Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The brooch depicts a sculpted 18k gold squirrel wearing a green and white guilloché enamel sweater and red shorts. The tail is highlighted with over one carat of brilliant diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Salamander long Brooch with fine Bright Tsavorites, Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aspen, CO
18K, white diamond, bright green natural Tsavorite and ruby set in a realistic long salamander vintage brooch well made in 18K and silver. 34 well matched and finely cut diamonds ar...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
French 1960s Retro Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage gold brooch stylizes a draped fabric held together by a link. The whole is openwork, edged with gold cords and claw-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.78 carats with Diamond 0.41 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 4.6 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 11.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Large Elegant Gold Brooch in a Loop Shape 18 Karat Gold with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Large, elegant gold brooch in a loop shape. 18 Karat gold with rubies and diamonds. A ruby stone slightly damaged.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 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.