Sasportas, France Retro Gold, Ruby and Diamond Stylized Flower Brooch/Pendant
By Sasportas
Located in New York, NY
A Retro ruby, diamond, and gold clip brooch in the form of a stylized flower, with pendant loop, in 18k.
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
Bird Brooch, 18 Karat Rose Gold with White Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious bird brooch, 18 Karat gold with 10 white diamonds and big ruby. Including certificate of authenticity.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Diamond and Emerald Cockatiel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Bird Motif pin in 18k yellow gold. Pin weighs 16.00 dwt and contains 38 round rubies weighing approx 6.00ct, 39 round diamonds weighing 1.50ct with G/H Color VS/SI clarity,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage Art Deco Style 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...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x5.50x1.10cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "85 Blue Sapphire 9.59 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.25 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.13 CT 147 Green Garnet 2.96 CT 1 Ruby 0.11 CT 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Synthetic Ruby and 0.28 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive synthetic ruby and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch in the form of a butterfly; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jew...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
18KY Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Leaf Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This special piece will be the highlight of any outfit! 18 karat gold leaf design. 6 cabochon blue sapphires ranging from approximately 4.5mm - 3mm each 22 round diamonds ranging in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.30x4.70x0.50cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "130 Blue Sapphire 3.45 CT 27 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 61 Green Garnet 1.52 CT 1 Ruby 0.13 CT 18KW 10.28 GM (WBTT)" 18K G...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mario Boschi 18k Gold + Plat 1.25 ct Diamond Jester Pendant-Brooch w/ Ruby + Sap
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Card suite motif undercarriage; signed Mario Boschi Estimated total diamond weight: 1.25 carats Includes Accent Rubies and Sapphire Gross weight approximately: 39.7 grams Mounted i...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,180Sale Price|20% Off
Craig Drake 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Detailed Textured Zebra Brooch Pin
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible brooch/pin is designed by Craig Drake and very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Spray Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.78 carat diamond and 0.43 carat sapphire, 0.29 carat emerald and 0.62 carat ruby and 18 karat gold spray brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collecti...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
Brooch 1940s in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
Lapel clip brooch in the shape of an eventful knot in 18K yellow gold and platinum, adorned with diamonds totaling approximately 0.60 carats and 14 rubies of various sizes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fancy Colored Diamond Ruby Gold Rooster Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A proud and beautiful rooster! It features 3.23 carats of fancy-colored diamonds, which include yellows and cognac colors. Its mesmerizing eye is made of a single cabochon ruby. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Circa 1970 Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Ruby "Sea Urchin" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This dome-shaped pin is made up of 13 spiny little flowers and prong-set in the center of each flower is either a ruby or a diamond: > The nine rubies are 3mm (approx 0.11 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Mid-Century Natural Diamond Coral Ruby Crystal Emerald 18K Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary brooch is a refined example of high jewelry and craftsmanship, created to captivate anyone who admires it. Made of 18-karat white and yellow gold, the brooch is de...
Ruby, Crystal, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, White Gol...
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White & Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
This charming brooch is beautifully designed with 19 round shaped vibrant rubies in the domed centre, weighing approximately 2.00ct combined.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Heliotrope Contemporary Brooch with Pink Red Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Heliotrope bush is a jewelry art piece designed by Berlin-based oil painter, Polya Medvedeva. This piece can be personally signed. Measuring 7 cm in lengt...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage Art Deco Style 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...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond and Green Garnet Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Turtle Mixed Diamond and Green Garnet Brooch 10 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.08 CT 42 Green Garnets - 0.35 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 2 Yellow Sapphires - 0.02 CT 18K Gold - 3.95 GM T...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.34 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Clover Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This pretty Victorian brooch features diamonds, ruby and sapphire forming a three-leaf clover. The clover is made up of an old cut diamond, ruby and sapphire, each weighing 0.10 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Set with very fine color Rubies and Fine White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .30 Carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond and 6 3/4 Cttw Red Ruby Bumblebee Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 14 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond Weight: 0.44 cttw Diamond Setting Typ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with an oval cabochon ruby, set in the thorax, with blue to green plique à jour enamel wings, with eight-cut diamonds in the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
$3,740Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Art Deco Ruby Diamond Unisex Wedding Brooch in Solid 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Art Deco Ruby Diamond Unisex Wedding Brooch in 18K White Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.49 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Brooch with Pearl 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant ruby diamond and pearl brooch made by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold. Features a rare natural Burmese ruby 1.23 carat weight approximately, priced for its vibrant, un...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Onyx Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Dragonfly Unisex Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized dragonfly with diamonds set on wings and body Diamonds are marquise, hexagonal, baguette, and single cut Weighing approximately 1.70 carats total - H/I color w...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
$16,731Sale Price|37% Off
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Heliotrope Contemporary Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 7 cm long brooch is an exquisite jewellery art object designed by Berlin-based oil painter and jewellery designer Polya Medvedeva. The brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold and i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby & Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x1.30x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 1 Green Garnet 0.08 CT 1 Black Pearl 7.10 CT(10MM) 163 Ruby 2.29 CT 18...
Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Swan Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Swan Brooch A Bulgari brooch from 1988, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and designed in the shape of a swan.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Kt Yellow Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing brooch in 18 kt yellow gold structure composed of a bouquet of emeralds, rubies and multicolor sapphires. The structure is studded with diamonds. This brooch was totally han...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Basket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold flower basket brooch, adorned with vivid sapphires and rubies, as well as approx. 3.50-4.00ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
18K White Gold Turtle Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Turtle Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch 44 Blue Sapphires - 0.36 CT 10 Diamonds - 0.08 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K White Gold - 3.90 GM Turtle represents intuitive dev...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Era Ruby and Diamond Spray Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The most wonderful 18 karat yellow gold, ruby and diamond spray brooch from the 1950s. The handcrafted cocktail brooch appears as stylised feathers which have been accented with spin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brooch from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds ct 8.59 and Rubies ct 5.20. This Brooch was Manufactured in ‘60s in Italy by Expert Goldsmit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Frog with Azurite-Malachite, Diamonds, Ruby Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Part of the David Webb Kingdom Collection, this 18k and platinum frog brooch is exquisitely accentuated by diamonds, cabochon azurite and rubies.
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1961
By Ben Rosenfeld
Located in London, GB
This wonderful horse brooch designed by British jeweller, Ben Rosenfeld is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. The piece is set with 6 rubies. totalling to an approximate weight of 0.14...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meister Zürich Lucky Ladybug Ruby Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This charming Meister Zürich ladybird brooch is crafted from 750 yellow and white gold and beautifully set with 6 ruby cabochons totalling 0.55 ct. The design is further enhanced by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Tsavorite and Ruby Insect Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with vibrant tsavorite garnets forming the body, pave-set sparkling diamonds in the wings, and round...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hestia’s Sacred Fire Brooch, 18-carat yellow and red gold, rubies and diamonds
By ASTROM
Located in PARIS, FR
Protector and hospitable, Hestia is the chaste goddess of the hearth and sacred fire. Essential element of life, the fire helps to fight against the cold, to feed ourselves and ward ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with a cushion shaped faceted sapphire, weighing 0.86 carats, set in the thorax, with surrounding round brilliant-cut diamonds, with blue to green...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Coral, Tsavorite, Diamond and Ruby Gecko Gold Vintage Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Whimsical Coral, Tsavorite, Diamond and Ruby Gecko Gold Vintage Statement Brooch Pin.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant bar golden brooch with rubies and diamonds, Spain, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful golden bar brooch with elements of platinum, set with diamonds of a total weight of about 0.07ct and rubies of a total weight of 0.48ct origin : Spain, early 20th century ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Jumping Zebra Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural ruby, Diamond Ruby Shape: Round cut Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.08 CTW Ruby Color: Medium very slightly brownish, slightly purplish red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$13,942Sale Price|40% Off
Yellow Gold Heliotrope Brooch by the Artist with Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 7 cm long brooch is an exquisite jewellery art object designed by Berlin-based oil painter and jewellery designer Polya Medvedeva. The brooch is made of 14 karat yellow gold and...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Brooch-1940s Sunburst Spray Brooch 50g 18k Gold 18.00 Ct Cabochon Ruby Plaque.
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional, investment-grade antique Retro-era statement sunburst plaque brooch, masterfully set with 30.60 total carats of fine precious gemstones and bright white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Antique 1.17 Carat Ruby 1.56 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.17 carat ruby and 1.56 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold bar brooch; part of our diverse collection of antique Edwardian brooches.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Gold Starfish Brooch with Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Starfish Brooch with Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Late 20th Century 18K Parrot on a Perch Brooch w/Diamonds Emeralds & Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This late 20th Century "Parrot on a Perch" brooch is crafted to look lifelike in 18K yellow gold, with high polish and intricately detailed satin finish plumage.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mabe Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive mabe pearl, 0.12 carat fancy yellow diamond, 0.27 carat ruby, 0.13 carat sapphire and 0.12 carat emerald and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Enamel Ladies Face Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gold brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a stylized ladies profile.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Bird Of Paradise Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Brooch
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare Bird of Paradise brooch dating from the mid-20th century. Beautifully crafted in 18ct gold, it features white gold for the body and diamond settings, yellow gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Insect Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with deep blue sapphires forming the body, pave-set sparkling diamonds in the wings, and round ruby ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage Hammerman Brothers Diamond and Onyx Turtle Brooch, 18K Gold and Platinum
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical turtle brooch by Hammerman Brothers consists of an onyx body with twisted rope detail set with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats total an...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Mystery-Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Clover 18K Y&W Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K White & Yellow Gold Mystery (Invisible) Set Ruby & Diamond Clover Brooch, Circa 1950s This vintage ruby and diamond clover brooch showcases one of jewelry's most extraor...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
“Vintage 18k Gold Samurai Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies”
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage lare unuswal 18k gold brooch in samurai figure with estimate brilliant cut diamonds weight 5 carats H color white vs clearity and natural navy blue sapphires and nutural rubies
“Victorian 18k Gold Brooch with Citrine, Rubies, Turquoise, Diamonds”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era 18k gold brooch with natural colorful gem stones centered with cetrine stone flanked with rubies and terqouise and rose cut diamond in detailed workmanship date...
18K YG Bird Pin Brooch with 0.15 Carat Round G-VS Diamond & 4.5 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage bird pin brooch, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold. The piece features a stunning 0.15 carat round bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate French Pierre Brun 18K Buff Top Sapphire Diamond Ruby Dolphin Brooch 8ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Designer: Pierre Brun • Origin: France • Gemstones: Round brilliant diamonds and buff-top sapphires • Diamond weight (approx.): 3.00 carats ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Antique 18k Brooch with Diamond
Located in Firenze, FI
delicate brooch made in 18k white and yellow gold ( 7.400gram ) with sparkling natural white diamonds ( 1.90c ) and two Ruby ( eyes )
Diamond, 18k 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.