Antique Ruby and 0.23 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pig Pin Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Very Large Brooch with Diamonds, Opals & Ruby Eyes
Located in Broomall, PA
18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Very Large Brooch with Diamonds, Opals & Ruby Eyes A finely crafted butterfly brooch in 18K yellow gold, featuring opal-inlaid wings accented with rubies f...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K white Gold bee brooch South Sea Pearl Diamond Rubyfancy Sapphire Tsavorite
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The body consists of a ca 16mm white South SeaPearl. The brooch is made in 18 K white Gold and measures approx. 32 mm x 34 mm and weighs 15.35 grams.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Edward Wolfe 18K & Enamel Diamond Ruby Humming Bird Brooch
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An incredibly detailed piece by Edward Wolfe & Co. done in 18K white and yellow gold as well as incredibly detailed black enamel and set with approximately 1.32cttw in G-H color Vs1-...
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Vintage 7.39ct Opal Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 7.39 carat opal, 0.02 ruby and 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage bird brooches collection.
Opal, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Opal Ruby Sapphire and 3.50ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 3.50 carat diamond, opal, ruby and sapphire 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Enamel Pearl Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian 18K yellow gold and enamel brooch set with rubies, diamonds and pearls will be a dramatic vision on your shoulder or lapel.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Elephant Brooch and Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.4 grams Year: 1980s Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1.5 x 1 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glamorous 0.72ct Natural Diamond, Lapis & Ruby Bead Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 piece Flower Lapis Lazuli and Ruby beads Main stone: 2 pieces Ivory Main stone size: 12.84mm Shape: Round Color grade...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & European Cut Diamonds ~4.5ctw
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & European Cut Diamonds ~4.5ctw This vintage Cartier Paris brooch is designed as a sculptural floral spray in 18k yellow and ros...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Revival Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Pendant Brooch Description: An extraordinary Renaissance Revival pendant brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, this highly detailed...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
EMMA - Fine Handmade Brooch in Hong Kong using Rosecut Diamonds & Rubies in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Their intense red creates a dramatic bloom of color, symbolizing passion, strength, and undeniable presence. To elevate this ruby radiance, the brooch is finished with exceptional p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$22,000Sale Price|20% Off
Carrera Y Carrera Brooch Pin Leda and the Swan diamond ruby 18k Yellow gold
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a Carrera y Carrera "Leda and the Swan" brooch with many white VS diamonds, rubies, and the most incredible detail I've seen on any brooch before!
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby Sapphire Emerald Paraiba Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Freeform Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch featuring 2.88 carats of fine round-cut gemstone, sapphire, ruby, emerald and Paraiba tourmalines.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond & Grey Pearl Butterfly 18K Yellow Gold Statement Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Technical Details Period: 20th Century / Late Victorian-Art Nouveau Revival Style Design: Figurative Butterfly / Insect (Animalier) Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 15.20 gr...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sheaf of Wheat Diamond Turquoise Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Sheaf of Wheat stylized Brooch composed by Diamond, Turquoise and Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.83 Carat Diamond Butterfly Brooch Ruby Sapphire 18K White Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1.83 Carat Diamond Butterfly Brooch Ruby Sapphire 18K White Gold Estate Jewelry Sapphire Weight: 1.46 Carat Ruby Weight: 0.48 Carat Diamond Weight: 1.83 Carat This exquisite butte...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Round Cut Diamond Brooch with Rubies and Blue Sapphires in 18K W/G
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This brooch features 1.10-carat diamonds, surrounded by a vibrant array of gemstones. Encircling the diamond are 0.94 carats of tapered French-cut rubies and 0.92 carats of tapered F...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Armed Shiva Brooch in 18K Gold with Turquoise, Ruby, Enamel & Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking and symbolic piece, this signed Balog brooch features a multi-armed Shiva figure crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with vivid royal blue enamel accents.
Ruby, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This stunning and handcrafted brooch is shaped in the design of a fly, featuring the wings as half moon, cabochon cut garnets. They have a total weight of 2.00 carat and are supporte...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Ruby Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold antique brooch, featuring hardstone cameo, surrounded with 4 rubies and approx. 0.30ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
1ct Ruby Diamond brooch 18KT large yellow gold brooch 16gr
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1ct ruby diamond brooch in 18KT yellow gold, made with excellent craftsmanship and fine details by hand, yeatr unknown. Why buy from us among others? -We consider all offers please ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphire & Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold brooch with a total weight of 2.48 grams, silver with a total weight of 5.92 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.11 carats, sapphire with a total weight of 9.41 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch & Diamonds Tourmaline & Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Brooch in 14-karat gold with a total weight of 4.31 grams, silver with a total weight of 8.48 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.17 carats, tourmaline with a total weight of 2....
Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold feather brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.08ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$11,990Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Emerald & Diamond Strawberry Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly magnificent vintage brooch that is very well crafted in solid yellow gold and platinum, features a truly jaw dropping strawberry design that is completely covered with top...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary Natural Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Style: Byzantine / Maltese Heraldic Cross High Jewelry Design Special Feature: Convertible Design (Dual-use Brooch and Pendant Necklace) Metal:...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Heart Pendant/ Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.25 carats with Diamond 0.94 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.0 cm Length: 3.7 cm Total Weight: 13.80 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large leaf motif 18k gold brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Sea Lion Fish Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.20x5.00x1.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "22 White Diamonds 0.11 CT 105 Fancy Diamonds 3.28 CT 326 Green Garnet 12.01 CT 2 Ruby 0.26 CT 18KR 34.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Brooch 18kt Gold Tsavorite, Diamond & Ruby Pink Diamond Brooch
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare exquisite rose diamond brooch made with garnets, rubies and diamonds in 18KT whtie gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 16.43gr GOLD: 18KT white gold SIZE: 1.88" long by 1.26" wide NATURAL DIAMON...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Platinum Ruby Old European Cut Diamond Feather Leaf Brooch 11.68cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Vintage brooch circa the 1960’s done in 18K and platinum and set with numerous natural Burmese rubies weight approximately 11.50cttw as well as .65cttw in G-J color Vs2-Si2 clarity d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Pearl Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined oversized crescent brooch showcasing Victorian charm. The design features a captivating array of rich pinky red rubies paired with chunky white old mine cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Emerald Ruby and 1.04 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.93 carat emerald, 0.24 carat ruby and 1.04 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections. This fine and impre...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond Parrot Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 53.20 carats, Ruby 18.88 carats, Onyx, Blue Sapphire 9.11 carats, Tsavorite 7.80 carats and Diamond 3.60 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 4.0 cm L...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.46 Carat Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Animal Pin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1.46 Carat Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Estate Animal Pin Fine Jewelry Ruby Weight: 1.46 Carat Diamond Weight: 0.47 Carat Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, this charming ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.02ct Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, Circa 1980, Italy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch is further embellished with a 0.02ct round faceted cut ruby, representing the eye.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Pearl Ruby and Diamond and Yellow Gold Sword Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pearl, 0.22 carat ruby and 0.19 carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold sword brooch ; part of our diverse brooch collection.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Gold & Sterling Silver Beetle Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds Onyx & Ruby
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Edwardian era, this large and impressive Rhinoceros beetle brooch is encrusted with Rose Cut diamonds on an 18k gold and sterling silver body.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Natural Sapphire, Ruby and White Diamond Fancy cut 18K White Gold Brooch.
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies. A spectacular long brooch with fine well matched and well cut stones. The 34 diamonds weigh an estimated 3...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Shell Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and shell top brooch, decorated with rubies and approx. 0.42ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Bulgari 1950s Emerald Ruby Diamond 'Giardinetto' Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Creator: Bulgari Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 45.19 grams Period: 1950s A rare and exquisite vintage signed Bulgari 'Giardinetto' brooch from the 1950s, crafted in pl...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Spanish Plique-a-Jour and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a butterfly.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A charming mid-century 18K yellow gold dolphin brooch, beautifully sculpted with smooth, flowing contours that capture the playful movement of the creature.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Rubies Treatment: H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 18K White Gold Diamond Encrusted Double Cat Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This diamond encrusted, vintage, 18k white gold brooch characterizes two large and formidable cats in the wild.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond Rose Gold Ribbon Double Clips Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The brooch and fitting are 18k rose / pink gold. The approximate diamond weight is 1.55 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scorpion Fancy Diamond Ruby Garnet & White Shell 18K Rose Gold Scorpio Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 8.00x4.60x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "11 White Diamonds 0.08 CT 313 Fancy Diamonds 4.55 CT 15 Green Garnet 0.53 CT 1 MXMT 2.52 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 1 White Shell...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave White Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.70x2.70x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "5 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 108 Fancy Diamonds 1.88 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.08 CT 3 Ruby 2.90 CT 10 White Shell 4.95 CT 18KR 11...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,838Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Craig Drake 18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Textured Gorilla Monkey Brooch Pin
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible vintage brooch/pin is designed by Craig Drake and very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.56 carat diamond, 0.02 carat ruby and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set bird brooch; part of our diverse jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco 20ct Carved Ruby Diamond Brooch in Platinum & 18k Gold, 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Weight: 24.00 grams Stones: Carved ruby leaves, approx. 20 carats Stones: Diamonds 1.25 carats VS-SI clarity, G-H Color Metal: 18k gold, Platinum for diamond settings Size: 2 1/4" lo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Baroness Issaverdens Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
An Edwardian gold and silver brooch of openwork scrolling design, centred with a natural pearl and set with rubies, emeralds and old-cut diamonds. The jewel is presented in a fitted ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, Signed Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
This whimsical floral motif brooch is comprised of 18 karat yellow and white gold and consists of step-cut rubies having an estimated total weight of 13 carats, 7 round brilliant dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Bird Brooch with Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Peacock Emerald, Sapphire Ruby Diamond Brooch A dazzling creation by the legendary David Webb, this Carved Peacock Brooch showcases the brand’s exceptional artistry and v...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Frog Pin 18k Round Cabochon .98ctw Amphibian Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .58ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold, Platinum, Colored Stone and Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold, Platinum, Colored Stone and Diamond Bird Brooch Details: 18k gold, Round rubies and emeralds, round cabochon sapphires, 56 round diamonds ap. 1.20 cts., weight 38.2 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Red Coral Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Quetzal Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage stunning Quetzal bird-inspired handcrafted gold bird. Crafted in solid 18 K Yellow Gold, with White Gold Accents. The beak and the feathered are enhanced by 22 genuine pa...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1940s Platinum and Gold Rose Brooch with Rubies, Diamonds, and Emerald Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Meticulously hand-fabricated in platinum and 18K yellow gold, the rose petals are encrusted with vibrant pavé-set rubies, accented by richly enameled emerald green leaves.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire & Diamond Colorful Bee Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (36) Natural Genuine Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires & Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Bright and Vibrant Red, Green, Blue & White - 1.0ctw (approx.) M...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 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.