$5,450
Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold stylized leaf pin features two serrated tropical-style leaves, set with rubies and mixed cut old European, modern and rose-cut diamonds set on the stems and veins of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bunny Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bunny Brooch Details: Main Material: 18k yellow gold, and enamel Stones: Approx. 1.5 ct diamond, and approx. 0.25 ct ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany and Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Sunflower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Weight: 11.9 grams Metal: 18K yellow gold Appx 2 7/8" Long Appx 1 1/4" Wide Gemstones: Ruby Diamond Condition notes: Pre-owned. The piece is in great condition. Few signs of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold lyre brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accenting the rubies are 26 old mine and rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Oversized Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage estate 18 karat yellow gold and white gold leaf pin/brooch. The brooch's design is three dimensional with three leaves. Each leaf contains a flower motif set diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a suburb crescent brooch exuding Victorian elegance. This piece features a harmonious arrangement of vibrant pinky red rubies and chunky old mine cut diamonds, each ston...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Bird Cockatoo Brooch with Ruby, Diamond, and Emerald
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Cockatoo Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Body with Gemstone Accents Appx 3 cts Round Rubies Appx 0.50 cts diamonds Round-cut emerald eye Length = 3.5" Width = Appx 7/8" Total Mass = ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gübelin 18k Bicolor Gold Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1990
By Gubelin
Located in The Hague, ZH
Gübelin - 18k bicolor gold brooch with ruby and single-cut diamond, 0.05 ct, F/G - VS/SI Detailed description: The brooch is approximately 4.4 cm by 3.4 cm Weight: 8.9 grams Set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco parrot brooch in 18k white and yellow gold. Composed of round brilliant diamonds, green Colombian emerald, blue sapphire and ruby gemstones all mounted in 18k white...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Umbrella Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we we have a charming vintage brooch. This piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of an umbrella. The open design here is well detailed whilst playing host ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,810 / item
18K White Gold Ruby Bow Brooch with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Bow Ruby Brooch with Diamonds 1 Ruby - 3.33 CT 444 Rubies - 26.230 CT 55 Diamonds - 1.390 CT 18K White Gold - 25.54 GM Althoff Jewelry presents a butterfly-shaped br...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s 18k Gold Poodle Brooch with Ruby and Diamond Accents, 0.09ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.02 carat ruby and 0.07 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 carat white gold set brooch in the form of a poodle; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio Dits Meller Diamond Ruby Yellow Brooch 18k Brooch, 1960s
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Geneva, CH
Mellerio dits Meller Paris Diamond and Ruby on Yellow Brooch 18K and platinum Brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1990, 4.25"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage ruby and diamond brooch from the 1990’s is a striking jewel with rich color, elegant sparkle, and a refined golden presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Enamel 18K Gold Flag Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Compact yet impactful, this unique piece blends symbolism with fine craftsmanship, making it a standout addition to any vintage jewelry collection. Details Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ge...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Motiff Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Interspersed among the rubies are round-cut diamonds, adding a subtle sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire Ruby Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.09 carat ruby, 0.08 carat sapphire, 0.20 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat yellow and white gold brooch; part of our organic style jewelry c...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Pave Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ladybird Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies, 21st Century
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 6 cabochon rubies throughout the body and 10 round brilliant cut diamonds set in the head.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.20 carat diamond, 0.20 carat ruby, 0.21 carat sapphire, hot enamel and 18 karat yellow gold dragon brooch; part of our diverse jewelry c...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Ruby, Brown Diamond and Diamond Frog Brooch Set in 18K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquiose30.08 grams, Tsavorite 2.71 carats, Ruby 0.43 carat, Brown Diamond 1.63 carats, Diamond 0.12 carat, Cabochon Ruby 0.20 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Widt...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Gold Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K gold brooch with a total weight of 21.95 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.90 carats, mut diamonds with a total weight of 10.79 carats, and rubies with a total weight of 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Brooch, 1980s
By David Webb
Located in Roma, RM
A bold and unmistakably sculptural creation by David Webb, this extraordinary brooch captures the exuberant glamour and architectural presence that define the maison’s most collectib...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$5,428Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby And Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.1 grams. Totally is diamond 2.20 ct. The diamond is has F-G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.84 ct. Totally is sapphire 0.5...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Crimson Reliquary Brooch - Big Ruby & Rosecut Diamond set together in 18K Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crimson Reliquary Sacred red. Diamond devotion. A brooch where ruby fire becomes eternal luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Piero Milano 18K Gold Crocodile Brooch with Diamond Crest and Ruby Eye
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Greenwich, CT
A finely modeled crocodile brooch by Piero Milano, executed in 18k yellow gold with a naturalistic, fully sculpted body.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Gold 19th Century Antique Demantoid Garnet, Ruby, and Diamond Gecko Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Salamander Brooch Popular in the 19th Century, Antique Appx 2 7/16" Long x 13/16" Wide Features Demantoid (Green) Garnet, Diamond Accents, and Ruby Eyes Total Mass = 7.4 gra...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is Sapphire Emerald and Ruby about 3 ct. Please co...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 5.50ct Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch MF25-030326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
On the reverse, an open honeycomb-like framework utilizes an jour setting, allowing light to pass through the stones from behind.In estate condition, this Platinum and 18K Yellow Go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Brooch White Gold Chevrons set with calibre-cut rubies and round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 18K Rose Gold/Platinum Ruby and Diamond Floral Spary Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French Retro floral brooch, masterfully crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with platinum accents.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1910s Item Details: Metal Type:18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .25ct, total weight Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: F-G C...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The diamonds are set in 18k white gold, the emeralds, rubies and sapphires in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini Diamond & Ruby 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Sabbadini Diamond & Ruby 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch is a luxurious and elegant piece of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 18K Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Bicycle Brooch with Articulated Wheels
Located in Greenwich, CT
A highly detailed bicycle brooch worked in 18-karat yellow gold, set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds in pavé and bead settings along both wheel rims, the top tube, handl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Ruby Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Ruby Diamond Butterfly Brooch Detail: This stunning butterfly brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold, accented with turquoise on the wings, rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Double Heart Arrow Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A beautifully designed vintage brooch crafted in 18K white gold, featuring two interlocking hearts pierced by a stylized arrow—an enduring symbol of love and unity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite brooch showcasing a sinuous snake design crafted from 18ct yellow gold. The body of the snake is adorned with alternating square-cut red rubies and old mine...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Brooch In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
Buccellatti Ruby Diamond Brooch Witches Heart 18K Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in Fairfield, CT
Buccellatti Ruby Diamond Brooch Witches Heart 18K Yellow Gold This brooch by Buccellati features an intertwined double heart design in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W.A. Bolin 18k Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch, Stockholm 1944
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Crafted in 18K yellow and rose gold, this striking floral brooch by W.A.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,904Sale Price|20% Off
Golden Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch, 18k Gold, Circa 1980s, Italy
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Golden Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch. This exquisite leaf-shaped brooch is adorned with rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, bead-set in white gold, featuring a stunning fluted textur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.16 carat diamond and 0.16 carat ruby, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set bird brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery coll...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Retro Diamond and Ruby Floral Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Retro Diamond and Ruby Floral Brooch A stunning example of Cartier’s mid-century design, this Retro floral brooch showcases a harmonious blend of warm gold tones and radiant...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Antique Floral Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby, 7.2gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Antique Floral Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby, 7.2gr 18k Antique Floral Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Foliate Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A richly textured vintage brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed in an ornate foliate motif.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Dragonfly Diamond Ruby 18K Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Details Metal: Platinum with 18K White Gold Armature Period: Circa 1990s Diamonds: Approx. 5.50 carats total Full-Cut & Baguette Cut Color: G–H Clarity: VS1–VS2 Rubies: Approx. 0.20 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 18K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Ruby Brooch MF45-020326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamonds totaling 1.50 carats and Ruby gemstones with a total weight of 1.10 carats make it even more impressive.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s David Webb Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings/Brooch Pair, 18k
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s David Webb Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings/Brooch Pair made in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Knot Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold brooch designed as a knot, with rubies and diamonds, Italy late 1800s Diameter 3cm
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpel Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Brooch Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and highly collectible vintage brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, masterfully crafted in richly textured 18 karat yellow gold. Designed as a dynamic, sweeping plume or stylized...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique natural pearl, 0.28 carat emerald, 0.15 carat ruby, 2.05 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our bird jewelry colle...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch Mystery-Invisibly Set Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch This brooch has invisibly set ruby petals and round brilliant-cut diamond pistils, extending to a calibré cut ruby stem with further ruby and diamond l...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Knot brooch with rubies and diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Antique knot brooch set in 18ct gold with rubies and rose cut diamonds. Second half of the 19th Century. Highlights: - 18ct gold - Rubies and rose cut diamonds - Second half of the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 18k Gold Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies, Circa 1900
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold, the design features thirty five shimmering rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Frog Brooch in 18K White Gold, 2009
Located in BILBAO, ES
. - Type: Brooch / Pin - Year: 2009 - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 8.3 g - Diamonds: 60 stones, 0.84 ct total - Rubies: 2 stones, 0.10 ct total - Pearl: 1 Button Pearl - Motif: F...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Fly Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful Victorian bar brooch crafted from a combination of 18ct gold and silver. This antique piece showcases a fly motif at the centre set with a single round face...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby, Diamond and Brown Diamond Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.95 carats, Diamond 0.28 carat and Brown Diamond 7.68 carats Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 7.4 cm Length: 3.4 cm Total Weight: 22.53 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond gold Brooch
Located in SYDNEY, AU
An Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Brooch. The diamond and ruby brooch is in the shape of a butterfly and is set with natural rubies in the wings and various shaped diamonds on the body ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 5.6 Grams Stone: .15tcw Diamonds Near Colorless/SI, .03tcw Ruby, Onyx Measurements: 30.6 x 30.1 x 5.4mm Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1848-032826-04
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.