Antique Victorian Ruby & Diamond Crescent Brooch 18K Gold - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite antique Victorian 18ct gold ruby & diamond brooch c.1880. Celestial jewellery was increasingly in vogue during the Victorian era as rene...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Parrot Brooch 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 47.05 carats, Ruby 8.88 carats, Blue Sapphire 9.11 carats, Tsavorite 7.80 carats, Diamond 3.60 carats and Onyx Parrot Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 4.1 cm Le...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White ...
MID-CENTURY Brooch 15.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tapered Ribbon in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The interplay of the saturated rubies against the 3.25 carats of brilliant diamond channels creates a mesmerizing sense of depth and movement.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$148,500
Belle Époque Diamond Ruby Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Radiant and refined, this exceptional garland brooch is a masterful expression of elegance. Sparkling circular and single cut diamonds form flowing garlands, punctuated by vivid cali...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 4.19tcw Ruby Diamond & Tahitian Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch is an especially striking and impressive designer piece, combining 4.19ctw of rubies, 1.09ctw of diamonds, and a large 14 x 16mm Tahitian pearl in a richly sculpt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Gold Brooch, ca 1950
Located in Genève, CH
A European vintage brooch in 18k yellow gold set with rubies (NH, 1.16ct total) and diamonds (1.87ct total).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Round and Baguette Diamond & Ruby White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Timeless in design and opulent in execution, this brooch embodies both elegance and sophistication Details: Metal: 18k White Gold Gemstone: Ruby Round & Baguette Diamonds Measurem...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold French Flower Brooch with Diamonds Burma Rubies and Emeralds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully crafted flower brooch with intricate openwork and embellished with rare Burma rubies, diamonds and emeralds. Adding to the visual is a platinum center section set with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$9,081Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Carved Red Coral, Natural Diamond and Ruby 18K White Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A truly exquisite piece of jewelry art: this cameo brooch is the perfect fusion of sculptural craftsmanship and high-end jewelry design. The centerpiece is a finely hand-carved femal...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
McTiegue Diamond Ruby Eagle Brooch
By McTeigue
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful Handcrafted McTieque 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Eagle Brooch 100 full-cut round brilliant diamonds measuring approximately 1.3-1.8mm each Approximately 2.00 Carat Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18k White Gold Diamond, Amethysts, Ruby and Pearl Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and one of a kind brooch is designed by David Webb, crafted in platinum set with baguette-, marquise- and pear brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Luxury 18k white gold brooch with diamonds, sapphires and rubies iced out
Located in Berlin, BE
Prepare to be enchanted by the sheer opulence and charm of this breathtaking 18-karat white gold brooch, crafted in the form of a magnificent butterfly. The beauty and meticulous att...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Yellow Diamond Anchor Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set sail in style with this unique nautical brooch, crafted with 4.50 carats of French and triangle cut rubies and 3.54 carats of yellow diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Ballerina Brooch by Pampillonia Jewelers
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
This elegant brooch was designed and made at Pampillonia Jewelers. The skirt is done in a matte finished rose gold with the bottom outlined in diamonds. • Metal: 18kt Rose Gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Dog's Head Yellow Gold 18K Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
A lovely dog's head Brooch in yellow gold 18K set by round diamonds, cabochon ruby eyes and sapphire on the nose.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Brooch Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x9.00x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "89 White Diamonds 0.76 CT 362 Fancy Diamonds 3.31 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 23.43 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.96 Carat Emerald Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold RAF Sweetheart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.96 carat emerald, 0.07 carat ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold RAF brooch; part of our collection of sweetheart brooches.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rubellite with Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Owl Brooch Set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rubellite 9.26 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.15 carat and Diamond 0.90 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 4.2 cm Total Weight: 17.24 grams "We first o...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian brooch showcasing a floral basket design. This antique piece has been crafted from a combination of 18ct gold and silver, featuring old cut diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Multi-Gem Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Rubies, Italy
Located in La Jolla, CA
Multi-Gem Flower Pin with Diamonds and Amethyst in 18k Yellow Gold Italian made Flower Brooch features Blue and Yellow Sapphires, Red Rubies, Green Emeralds, and Purple Amethyst se...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, large and impressive 0.42 carat diamond, 0.28 carat ruby and 0.45 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold peacock brooch; part of our diverse jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Stork Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1950s, there is a total of 1.40 carats of diamonds on this brooch. It has been shaped into a stork and grain set with the diamonds which are estimated as F-G in colour ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro double clip brooch with ruby and diamonds up to 1.40ct 18k gold, platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k rose gold and platinum double brooch clips set with ruby verneuille, brilliant-cut, and single-cut diamonds up to 1.50ct - F/G – VS/SI detailed description: the dimensi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ruby, Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Pendant/Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 13.06 carats, Diamond 0.92 carat and Cabochon Emerald 0.07 carat Pendant/Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.9 cm Length: 5.0 cm Total Weight: 3...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold Genuine Natural Diamond and Ruby Violin Viola Brooch Pin '#J4846'
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k White Gold Genuine Natural Diamond and Ruby Violin Viola Brooch Pin (#J4846) 18k white gold violin/viola pin with over 1/2 carat total weight in pave set diamonds and almost 3/4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon sapphires throughout the wings, with a row of 9 square cut rubies running through the centre of the body and 28 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon rubies throughout the wings, with a row of 9 square cut sapphires running through the centre of the body and 28 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,914Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald ruby and sapphire 1.20 ct. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby & Diamond Swirling 18K Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A plume of feathers unfurls outward from a ruby-set center, each marquise-shaped leaf outlined in a rope twist yellow-gold and studded with crisp pavé diamonds. A ring of round rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Ruby and Diamond brooch, handwork present, year unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18Kt yellow gold brooch made by hand with excellent details and lines and decor elements made with diamonds and rubies weight is at 12 grams. Why buy from us among others? -We cons...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flag Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This ruby and diamond flag brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of the flag pole with the 18k gold fineness mark (18k).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Filigree Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This antique brooch is beautifully handcrafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a delicate filigree design accented with rich blue enamel detailing.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx 18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these exquisite Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Onyx18K Gold Elegant Parrot Pin Brooch with a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Peridot Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 53.50cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Its legs, tail and head have all been set with G-H color Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds totaling approximately 3.20cttw as well as natural rubies for the eyes.
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch with 0.68 Carat Round Diamonds and 0.3 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: In the heart of timeless elegance lies a captivating 18 Karat Yellow Gold pin brooch, weighing 76 grams, adorned with a symphony of sparkling ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon rubies throughout the wings, with a row of 10 square cut sapphires running through the centre of the body and 28...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Bloom Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch showcasing a vibrant floral motif. The design features a large flower with petals encrusted in 17.30 carats of fancy shaped vivid red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Opal, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, hallmarked 1967
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising brooch depicts a lively bouquet of flowers. Master craftsmanship is on display in the flowers and leaves of the piece crafted from iridescent opals. Are 0.10 carat r...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Ruby Diamond Brooch Platinum on 18K Gold Calibre Rubies, c1920
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A finely composed Art Deco ruby and diamond brooch, dating to circa 1920, showcasing the clean geometry and precision typical of the period. Set in platinum and 18ct gold, the piece ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Gold/Platinum Diamond Ruby Seal Brooch Historical!
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Round/European Cut Diamonds and Rubies Sculpted Seal Brooch on Drum with Ball on Nose Reverse/Underside of Setting has intricate hand-drawn etched patterns Appx Total Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Peacock Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This antique brooch presents a peacock motif, predominantly adorned with shimmering rose cut diamonds alongside pinky...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Green Garnet Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Leaf Frog Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.10x9.70x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "117 Brown Diamonds 0.37 CT 47 White Diamonds 0.50 CT 10 Fancy Diamonds 0.91 CT 124 RU/GG 4.44 CT 6 PE 2.46 CT (3.4-4.4MM...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald 1.56Cttw Ruby 2.04Cttw Diamond 1.92Cttw Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning openwork, 18k white gold brooch is set with glittering diamonds, vibrant emeralds and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and 18k Gold Window Brooch Circa 1950
By Gubelin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, impressive and unusual vintage 2.80 carat emerald, 1.75 carat ruby, 2.10 carat sapphire and 0.26 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold window brooch...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful late 19th century Victorian ruby and diamond scroll or swirl brooch set in silver topped 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
David Webb 18K Platinum Diamond Cabochon Ruby Tadpole Frog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The original frog brooch by David Webb done in 18K and platinum and finished with green enamel, cabochon rubies for the eyes and G-H color Vs1-2 clarity diamonds for the mouth.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Onyx Bar Brooch, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique diamond and ruby bar brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Chimera Brooch, Ruby & Diamond - Andre Kauffer
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Period: Art Nouveau, circa 1910 Metal: 18k gold Stones: Natural ruby approx. 0.10ct, old-cut diamond approx. 0.10ct Diameter: 24 mm Total weight: 8.6 g Hallmarks: Eagle's head (Fr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.00 carats, Round cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 6.50 carats, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Seed Pearl Brooch Victorian Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Exquisite antique 18K yellow and white gold brooch featuring brilliant round diamonds 0.2 carats, round rubies 0.2 carats, and dyed jadeite.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond pin brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting in the form of a horse.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The eyes are highlighted with small red ruby stones, adding a striking contrast. Crafted in 18k gold, this piece measures 56.0 mm in length and 28.0 mm in width.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Gold Flower Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.60 carat and Round cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 0.65 carat. Ci...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Orange Citrine & Diamond Pave and Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x3.60x1.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Citrine 10.45 CT 32 White Diamonds 0.45 CT 241 Fancy Diamonds 2.70 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 24.79 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold &...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Musical Mandolin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish brooch of a diamond and gemstone set golden mandolin!
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.53 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood and Diamond Brooch in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond brooch designed by Rewa jewels made in 18 karat white gold. - At the heart of the design lies a natural ruby weighing approximately 1.53 carats.It is a ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1990s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.43 carat ruby and 0.04 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold 'insect' brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold brooch weighing 2.68 grams, silver weighing 4.57 grams, 119 diamonds with a total weight of 1.41 carats, and 3 treated corundum rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Hummingbird Brooch - 18k Round .11ctw Nature Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08c...
Diamond, 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.