ART DECO brooch with ruby and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.9 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI detailed description the brooch is 7.0 cm wide and 1.3 cm high weight 5.9 grams set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Carved Angel Skin Coral Chrysanthemum Diamond Ruby Brooch Pin 1950’s
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully crafted vintage brooch circa 1950’s done in textured 18K yellow gold set with approximately .40cttw in diamonds as well as cabochon cut natural rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Lion Cub Brooch with Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, CF Signed, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
The fine texturing and dimensional form showcase exceptional craftsmanship. This brooch is a delightful example of mid-century design, perfect for collectors and lovers of whimsical,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro circa 1940-1950s 18k gold and platinum accept brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.70ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Sea Fish Diamond Pave Black Pearl & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.10x1.30x0.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 122 Fancy Diamonds 1.03 CT 1 Black Pearl 7.45 CT (10MM) 1 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 10.29 GM (WOTT)" 1...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave Ruby & Multi Gemstone 18K Rose Gold Brooch Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.80x3.30x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "35 Blue Sapphire 0.90 CT 24 White Diamonds 0.15 CT 139 Fancy Diamonds 2.18 CT 43 Green Garnet 0.89 CT 24 Ruby 1.28 CT 18...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Swan Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby & Pearl 18K White Gold Bird Animal Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.60x3.80x0.80cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "180 Blue Sapphire 3.08 CT 27 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 5 White Shell 5.00 CT 18KW 14.55 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Ruby Turtle Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 16x14.3mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - H/I Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baroque 0.78 Carat Ruby and 2.7 Carat Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The brooch features a 0.78 carat ruby set in a 2.7 carat diamond design, giving it a sparkling and eye-catching finish.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond and Red Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pendant.
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Art Nouveau Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional original Art Nouveau brooch, circa 1910, beautifully executed in 18 karat yellow gold with the wonderfully organic, sculptural character that defines the period. The c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Firefly Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Firefly Emerald and Diamond Brooch 2 Blue Sapphires - 0.95 CT 24 Diamonds - 0.18 CT 1 Emerald - 2.45 CT 1 Ruby - 0.44 CT 18K White Gold - 2.63 GM
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Ruby, Diamond and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A gem set dragonfly brooch, with an oval shaped, old-cut diamond, weighing 0.37 carats, set in the thorax, with surrounding eight-cut diamonds, with blue to green plique à jour ename...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Brown Enamel Ruby Eyes Diamond Leg Giraffe PIN Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.75 inches Width: 23.40 mm Weight: 22.31 grams Handmade 18K yellow gold animal, diamond and ruby vintage brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby Pink Sapphire Green Garnet & Diamond Flower 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x2.40x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 41 Green Garnet 0.35 CT 138 Pink Sapphire 1.29 CT 31 Ruby 1.60 CT 18KR 9.34 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gol...
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1.05 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earring and Brooch Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 18 karat yellow gold, 1.05 carat natural ruby and 0.44 carat diamond jewelry set (brooch and earrings); part of our gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal HR 18k Gold Diamond Bee Pin Brooch Ruby Eyes 11.4g 1" Large
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Northbrook, IL
The body showcases a textured, woven pattern, while the wings are adorned with white diamonds, adding a touch of sparkle. The eyes are set with vibrant rubies, providing a striking c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White & Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Textured Detailed Poodle Dogs Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Item Details -- Material: Solid 18k White and Yellow Gold Total Weight: 17.56 Grams -- Stone(s): (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Fine Red Col...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting a stunning and highly collectible butterfly brooch designed by the legendary Mario ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Floral Bouquet Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional floral bouquet spray motif with sweeping gold stems and furling foliage Featuring one substantial flower with calf's head cut sapphire petals prong set in w...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Diamond and White Gold West Highland Terrier Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.02 Ct ruby and 0.48 Ct diamond, 18, 15 and 9k white gold 'West Highland Terrier' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Wolfers Freres Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Brooch, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This Wolfers Freres brooch from the 1950s has been crafted from 18 carat yellow gold set with grain set diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. The fox design features two 0.01ct ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 1.80ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Flower brooch was crafted in the 1940s and features vibrant rubies and diamonds to bring the design to life. The main stalk and flower design is crafted from 18 carat r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Leaf Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, ruby, and diamond stick pin. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of a three-sections leaf in a circle. Set with a small ruby and diamond. With a twist to th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
22.00 Carat Ruby 0.30 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: 22.00 Carat Oval Shape Ruby 0.30 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 22 Carat RUBY Number of Stones: 60 Shape: Oval ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Finest 18k Gold GIA Aquamarine Sapphire Ruby Diamond Emerald Fancy Floral Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent vintage statement brooch which was hand-crafted from solid 18k yellow gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Frog Pink Ruby Diamond Pave & Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x2.00x2.65cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.06 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.37 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.95 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Frog Pink Ruby & Diamond Pave Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.08 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.40 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.30 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Belgian 1.55 Carat Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The hallmarks to the reverse include the Belgian country marks and an 18k gold hallmark ( 750 ). The diamond brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & 18k Gold GIA 51.68ct Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Double Leaf Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (24) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Yellowish Orange Color - 18.50ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (36) Natural G...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Opal Diamond Ruby Antique Style Honey Bee 18K Yellow White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A diamond bee brooch, in the form of a bumble bee in flight, the delicately flying wings, domed body and stretched legs encrusted with two opal on its body, round cut diamonds, with ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Antique Style Bow 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A truly beautiful white gold bow brooch set with diamonds and French cut rubies. The milgraining of the metal edges allow the diamonds and gemstones to sparkle without competing with...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunner is set with diamonds, rubies and a pearl. The details in this brooch are phenomenal.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Textured Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A Vintage Blue Bird pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. The Eye is elaborated with 3 genuine pave set round fancy natural diamonds approx. 0.05 carats, and G-H color, VS clari...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 18K Gold Gem Set Diamond Brooch with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The brooch consists of (4) Green Emerald carved leaves, (8) round beads, (4) Ceylon Sapphire carved leaves, (3) carved Ruby leaves, 20 small Ruby beads, (6) deep Blue Sapphires, (9) ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...
Antique French Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Pearl Crown Coronet Brooch 18K Gold c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique French 18ct gold crown/coronet brooch made c.1900. A quintessential crown/coronet design embodying regality and opulence, even upo...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18k duck Brooch - solid yellow gold animal pin - diamond ruby sapphire emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute Belgian duck brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a single cut diamond eye and decorated with a sapphire, ruby and sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.35 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby and Emerald Yellow Gold Boat Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.35 carat diamond, 0.75 carat sapphire, 0.58 carat ruby and 0.06 carat emerald, 18 karat gold boat brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewel...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Brooch Pin 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Channel Set Statement
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite brooch features a butterfly design adorned with vibrant rubies, emeralds and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Ruby Ladybug Brooch - Antique 18k gold animal brooch - Insect
Located in Antwerp, BE
This antique brooch has it all, literally and figuratively, almost all most common precious metals are used and there are some diamonds and other gemstones incorporated into this jew...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl 0.75 Carat Ruby 0.42 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl, 0.75 carat ruby and 0.42 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collection.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond 12 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.09 carat diamond and 1.62 carat ruby, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Cartier brooch features an adorable elephant design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, green emerald, and red rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Detailed Textured Baby Gorilla Monkey Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible and very well made pin brooch is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It features a perfectly structured baby gorilla design with remarkably outstanding workmanship and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond, Garnet and Ruby, Yellow Gold Gondola Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.88 carat diamond, 0.84 carat garnet and 0.02 carat ruby, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set brooch in the form of a gondola; part of our diverse...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$81,117Sale Price|36% Off
AENEA GIA Cert. 7.75ct. Conch Pearl 18k Gold Rubies Diamonds Trembling Brooch
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Material: Yellow Gold 18k; Palladium 950; Red Gold 18k This Brooch is one of our Masterpieces .
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yello...
Mellerio Dits Meller 18K Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Pavé Ribbon Clip Brooch 1940s
By Mellerio
Located in Monaco, MC
From the oldest jeweler in Paris — Mellerio dits Meller, established in 1613 and jeweler to the crowned heads of Europe — this exuberant clip brooch captures the playful vitality of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
René Boivin Ruby, Diamond and Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Clip
By René Boivin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A rare ruby, diamond and turquoise 18K gold butterfly brooch clip by René Boivin, French, 1957 This is a beautiful and sought after butterfly clip brooch by René Boivin.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
Estate Craig Drake 18K Gold Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Fish Brooch - VHK#982
By Craig Drake
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Craig Drake 18K Gold Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Fish Brooch - VHK#982 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 22.4 grams 12ct total weight...
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.70ct Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Retro Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: This vintage 18K rose gold ribbon-style brooch showcases the elegance of retro design with its flowing, sculptural curves.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Clown Pin Brooch 18K WG 90/2182
By Chopard
Located in Tokyo, JP
H24.00mm × W17.69mm / H0.94in×W0.69in ■Retail Price: - ■ Comes with: ・Chopard soft case ■Description Celebrate Chopard’s joyful spirit with this delightful Happy Diamonds Clown bro...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
BROOCH - French Mid Century 15.00 CTW Ruby and Diamonds Botanical Flower
Located in Miami, FL
At the heart of the blossom rests an extraordinary, dome-shaped natural cabochon ruby weighing approximately 15.00 carats. The ruby boasts a deep, richly saturated raspberry-red hue ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bow Brooch Pin with Diamonds and Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and ruby bow brooch features a bow design set with round diamonds en pavé (5.80 carats) and decorated with pear shape faceted Thai rubies of brilliant color (8.95 carats)...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brooch - Vintage 18K Gold & Platinum 7.00 CTW Diamond & 8.00 Ct Ruby Double Feat
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage statement brooch features a monumental, dual-layered overlapping feather or palm leaf motif, exceptionally encrusted with approximately 7.00 total carats of fine diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tsavorite, Diamond & Ruby Salamander long Brooch.
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
High Jewelry Brooch with Ruby Cabochons, Sapphires, and Brilliant-Cut Diamond
By Freisfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vibrant 18 karat yellow gold brooch is a colorful 'blast from the past,' embodying the bold aesthetic of 1980s high jewelry. The design prominently features two striking ruby ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Deep Red Rubies
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Yellow Gold Brooch With Diamonds & Deep Red Rubies Diamonds: 4 brilliant cut diamonds Ruby: 12 pear shape rubies,deep red ,ca. 2,6 ct Material: 18 kt yellow gold Measureme...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold snake brooch. Meticulously crafted, this piece showcases...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Large Ladies Butterfly Brooch, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting, large and heavy butterfly brooch, 18 Karat gold with diamonds and ruby. Perfect condition. Including certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.