Black Opal & Sapphire Diamond Pave Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Brooch Information Style: Vintage Inspired Antique Style Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 43 mm.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Why We Love It • Vivid pink sapphires create radiant color and depth • Diamond wings add an elegant, airy shimmer • Ruby eyes and detailed goldwork give the bee lifelike charm • A j...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Why We Love It • Lively yellow sapphires create brilliant color and depth • Diamond wings add an elegant, airy shimmer • Ruby eyes and detailed goldwork give the bee lifelike charm ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Green Emerald & Diamond Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This emerald and diamond bee brooch is buzzing with elegance. Made in 18k white gold and adorned with an approximately 1.77 carat oval emerald and total of 0.94 carat sparkling diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The Buccellati bee brooch is an exquisite example of the brand's signature craftsmanship and attention to detail. The body of the bee is hand-engraved with a delicate textured finish...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond with Ruby Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.34 carat with Ruby 0.01 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 5.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tahitian Pearl Blue Enamel and Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Awesome Tahitian Pearl, Blue Enamel and Diamond Bumble Bee Brooch Pendant. Hand set with a 10.50mm Tahitian Pearl with Blue Enamel and Hand set Sparkling .23tcw Diamonds, enh...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Bee Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire Pearl Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond bee brooch features a South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The flexible wings are set with custom cut tinted paua shell topped by transparent crystal, lending t...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sap...
Bee Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire Pearl Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bee brooch features a large South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The wings are set with custom cut frosted crystal. The design is complete with a faceted drop shape blue sapphire ...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sap...
1970s 18kt Gold Bee Brooch Pendant Diamond Ruby Opal Rock Crystal Tourmaline
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing a stunning Bee Brooch/Pendant, meticulously crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx with Emerald Eyes Brooch Pin. Hand set with 0.30tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, Black Onyx and Green Emeralds in eyes. Hand crafted in...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Coral & Pearls Detailed Flower Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Corals - Multi Shapes Including Flower & Bee Shape - Soft Angel Skin Pink Color Numerous Genuine Freshwater Pearls - Pearl Like Shapes - Grayish Wh...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 6.97 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 4.6 cm Length: 3.6 cm Total Weight: 12.11 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Bee Brooch Pin Golden Pearl Yellow Sapphire Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bee brooch features a golden pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The slightly flexible wings are set with custom cut synthetic yellow quartz. The design is complete with an oval faceted ye...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphir...
Bee Brooch Pin Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Pink Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This bee brooch features a splendid Tahitian pearl of 15.5mm diameter. The wings are set with custom cut tinted paua shell topped with clear crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly a...
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond...
Giovane Italy 18KT Gold, 4.27 Carat Emeralds and 1.53 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The house of Giovane has forged its name with exquisite jewelry made in one of Italy’s oldest and most esteemed workshops. This adorable bee brooch is the perfect example of their wh...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Citrine White Diamonds Black Diamonds Man Bee Pin
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details : Rossella Ugolini bee pin brooch handcrafted in 18k yellow gold white diamonds, black diamonds and round cut yellow citrine.
Citrine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful sapphire and diamond bee brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bee has been expertly handcrafted in England and is primarily set with French cut sapphires and rou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,950
Diamond Bee Pin
Located in Sausalito, CA
Diamond bee brooch 18k yellow gold with ruby eyes consisting of: Round diamonds .93cttw.
Ruby with Emerald and Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.79 carats with Emerald 0.31 carat and Diamond 0.43 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.2 cm Length: 2.8 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store wa...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat
Located in Bangkok, TH
For all Bee lovers, you are staring at a South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire 10.96 carats, Diamond 3.44 carats with Cabuchon Ruby 0.22 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Wi...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Cabochon Ruby, Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearl, Cabochon Ruby 1.09 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.21 carat with Diamond 1.94 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 4.8 cm Total Weight: 20.58 gr...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bee Brooch Pin Heart Shape Blue Sapphire Diamonds Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bee brooch features a fine, large South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The wings are set with custom cut tinted paua shell topped by transparent crystal. The design is complete wi...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire,...
South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Bumble Bee pin, set with approximately 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 15mm White South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18k white gold; pin measures ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The brooch is intricately set with square cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds. The wings are set with sugarloaf cabochon ame...
Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bee Pin with 1.60ct Diamonds & Emerald Eyes, 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold pin depicting a bee with pavé round diamonds and cabochon emerald eyes. The back is encrusted with 24 diamonds that total 1.60 carats, H-I color and SI2 clarity. P...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Gem Stones and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The bee's wings are set with round brilliant diamonds and cabochon rubies. The body is set with a 12 x 8.5 mm South Sea Pearl ...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Eyes Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Herbert Rosenthal Gender: Women's Metal Type: 18K White Gold & Yellow Gold Length: 0.75 inches Weight: 6.28 grams Handmade HERBERT ROSENTHAL 18K white & yellow g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Gold Bee Brooch with Diamond .94 Carat Ruby 1.67 Carat and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This lovely brooch is beautifully designed with a body of invisibly set rubies and a South Sea pearl.
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18k Gold, Silver, Diamond, Sapphire & Pearl Insect/Bee Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French figural stickpin. In 18 karat yellow gold and silver. In the form of an insect with antenna and wings. With diamonds to the head and wings, a bezel-set pink...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold 2.77ct Diamond Emerald Large Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Herbert Rosenthal Metal Type: 18K White Gold & Yellow Gold Length: 1.25 inches Weight: 11.13 grams Handmade HERBERT ROSENTHAL 18K white & yellow gold, diamond and...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver, Rose Gold & Cat's Eye Quartz Bee Brooch - France - Circa 1870's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique French silver topped 18K rose gold bee brooch (possibly by Alphonse Auger - Place des Victoires, Paris) - featuring exceptional Cat's Eye Quartz round and oval cabochons for ...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal showcases masterful craftsmanship in 18 karat gold. Adorned with seven brilliant diamonds totaling 0.27 carats and twelve sapphires weighi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$64,000 / set
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding timeless charm, this trio of pins from French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels takes the form of whimsical bees. Encrusted with glittering white diamonds, two pins feature vivi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.80 cttw Sapphire And Diamond Bee Pin In 18k Yellow Gold & Enamel Wings
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of 18k yellow gold and weighs 3.10 DWT (approx. 4.82 grams). It contains 15 round G color, SI clarity diamonds weighing 0.50 CTTW and 4 round blue sapphires weighing...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Enamel Gold Plique-a-jour Bee Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an adorable 18k yellow and white gold enamel plique-a-jour bee pin. The pin is adorned with round cut diamond and ruby accents. The pin measures 52mm by 72mm and weighs 34 gr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified René Kreiss Bee Brooche Yellow Gold and Gemstones
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The IGI Certified René Kreiss Bee Brooch in Yellow Gold and Gemstones is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and creativity, designed by the renowned creator René Kreiss. This exquisite b...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Florentine Finish Bee Accented with Coral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant and whimsical bee of 18K with coral has 6.1 grams of 18K.
Bee Pendant & Brooch Necklace with Diamonds & Blue Sapphires in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold bee pendant with one round diamond weighing 0.05 carat and round faceted blue sapphires weighing 0.67 carats total.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Amethyst Pearl & Diamond Bee Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst -Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Transparent Purple Color - 17.9x14.4mm (approx.) (54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set (6) Genuine C...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Labradorite Diamonds Fly Bee Convertible Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
Weight: 10.3gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold and silver Stones: 2 Labradorites 74 rose cut Diamonds Condition: Very Good (traces of wears) Hallmarks: French - the eagle’s head Co...
Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Silver
French Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Insect Bug Pendant Brooch Antique 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee Insect Brooch or Pendant set with Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The French Belle Epoque insect jewels are o...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$54,344
Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in London, GB
A diamond bee brooch, in the form of a bumble bee in flight, the delicately veined wings, domed body and thorax and outstretched legs encrusted with graduated old brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Herbert Rosenthal iconic Gold and Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch, measuring 3/4 inch in length x 1 inch from wing tip to tip, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 3/4 carat and fur...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,200
Ruby Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Hand cast bee has texture on both the body and wings. Excellently cast, and hand made in 18K yellow gold. Bezel set rubies were cast for eyes, approximate weight of 0.03. Although be...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,600
Gold Engraved Bee Brooch
By Charles Turi Jewelry Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold textured bee estate pin with engraved details. Signed TURI
18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,470
18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Bee Paper Clip Brooch Pin
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Bee Paper Clip Brooch Pin 1 Pink Sapphire - 0.20 CT 1 Pearl -7mm 2 Diamonds - 0.014 CT' 18K Gold - 4.25 GM The exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,470
18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Bee Paper Clip Brooch Pin
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Bee Paper Clip Brooch Pin 1 Pink Sapphire - 0.20 CT 1 Pearl -7mm 2 Diamonds - 0.014 CT' 18K Gold - 4.25 GM The exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Van Cleef & Arpels Bee Brooch Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels set of three bee brooches. Brooches set in 18K yellow gold. Each bee features a different large center stone.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$46,090 / item
Sabbadini Bee Brooch Invisible Setting Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
White gold bee brooch, orange invisibly set diamonds and diamond pavé. The Bee Brooch, originally designed by Alberto Sabbadini for his wife Stefania in the 1980s, has become an icon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,722
Diamonds Gold Bee Brooch, Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
18 Kt Gold Bee Brooch with White Diamonds and Champagne Diamonds eyes. Handmade in our Atelier in Valenza Italy. Looks perfect on a Business Jacket or on a Cocktail Dress. This nice...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,681 / item
Sabbadini Bee Brooch in Citrines with Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
White gold bee brooch, citrines and diamond pavé. The Bee Brooch, originally designed by Alberto Sabbadini for his wife Stefania in the 1980s, has become an icon of the maison, our m...
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,495
Hammerman Brothers Ruby Gold Bee Brooch Pin
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Naples, FL
This Hammerman Brothers pin is made up of 18k yellow gold. The eyes of the bee are 1.6mm rubies bezel set. Pin has all hallmarks as seen in the pictures. Pin measures 1" from wing ti...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$12,468
E Wolfe Pearl Diamond Ruby Gold Bee Brooch
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in London, GB
Bee brooch handmade in 18 carat white gold with rounded chinese freshwater pearl and cabochon ruby eyes. Abdomen and wings set with 3.47 carats black and white diamonds. Texturing de...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,500
Cartier Paris Plique-a-Jour Enamel Gold Bee Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k Yellow Gold Bee-Design Brooch with Plique-a-Jour Wings.
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,500
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Bumble Bee Brooch/Pin for Pendant Magnificent multi-purpose piece.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$27,772 / item
Sabbadini Bee Brooch Invisible Setting in Rubies with Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
White gold bee brooch, rubies and diamond pavé. The Bee Brooch, originally designed by Alberto Sabbadini for his wife Stefania in the 1980s, has become an icon of the maison, our mos...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.