$4,008Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with rubies and pearls
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French 18kt Gold Bird Brooch Hallmarked with Eagle Early 20th century Circa 1920. This early 20th-century French brooch is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. Hallmarked...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Belgian 1.55 Carat Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning double clip Belgian 1930's brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fred Elephant Brooch in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby Enamel
Located in Paris, FR
FRED Brooch in 18 kt 750/000 yellow gold representing an elephant in profile with its trunk raised. The legs are highlighted with black enamel and the eye is set with a ruby caboch...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Large Mauboussin Ruby Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This large Mauboussin brooch is a bold and elegant example of the maison’s refined artistry, combining dynamic form, vibrant color, and exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted in 18 kara...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,800Sale Price|30% Off
Cartier Paris Duck Brooch Chalcedony Egg 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris Duck Brooch Chalcedony Egg 18K Yellow Gold This whimsical Cartier brooch depicts a newly hatched duckling emerging from its egg, rendered in 18K yellow gold with a ca...
Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
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
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Treblant Bird Brooch and Heart Locket
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable drop brooch taken from the Victorian period. This eye-catching piece features a striking design of a mid flight bird with outstretched wings, adorned with v...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond Rose Gold Ribbon Double Clips Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The diamond and gold ribbon swirl in accented with prong set rubies. The brooch and fitting are 18k rose / pink gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold ruby flower pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. flower pin, crafted in Italy in 18K yellow gold. The petals are grooved rather than smooth, so the gold reads as a set of fine channels that break the light inste...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's En Tremblant Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Brooch 18/14k
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Metal: 18k and 14k white gold. The pin part of the brooch is 14k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
18KT White Gold Ruby & Diamond Bow Brooch, Circa 1950, 2.4 in
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant and finely detailed ruby and diamond bow brooch crafted in solid 18KT white gold. The design features a classic ribbon bow motif, executed with graceful curves and layered...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct. & Diamond 0.49Ct
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This little bee is beautifully set with round brilliant diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Domed Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Authentic Tiffany + Co, Ruby, diamond and Akoya pearls set in 18k yellow gold, Italian made domed heart shaped brooch. 1 round diamond approx. weight .07cts. 11 round rubi...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Lederman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bear Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold bear brooch with an etched and sandblasted finish that gives us the appearance of the bear's fur. He is accented with ruby eyes. 1.75" x 1". Made by George Le...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern plique à jour enamel gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with a cabochon-cut emerald set in the thorax, weighing 0.82 carat, with a surrounding cluster of eight-...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Cellini 18kt White Gold 2.50ct Ruby & 1.80ct Diamond Snail Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Lovely snail brooch ,artistically designed in 18 karat white gold. The body is set with 1.80 carats of round brilliant diamonds, and the shell is set with 2.50 carats of round rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Salamander long Brooch with fine Bright Tsavorites, Diamonds & Rubies
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
Antique 1900s R.R. & Co. Ruby, Pearl, Enamel Peacock Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This antique peacock brooch, signed R.B. & Co. and circa 1900, from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica California, is a beautiful piece showc...
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
22K Gold Leopard Head Brooch - Emerald, Ruby, Diamond & Baroque Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
This luxury brooch features a striking leopard head motif adorned with rubies, emeralds, and diamonds, finished in rich 22K and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Ram Ares Diamond Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Large Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
A magnificent expression of Greek artistry and mythology, this rare Ilias Lalaounis Ram Brooch is masterfully sculpted in 18K yellow gold and depicts the powerful ram associated with...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in London, England
A very fine Edwardian ruby and diamond brooch in the shape of a crescent moon. Although crescent moons and stars were fashionable in the Georgian era, they were particularly popular ...
18k Gold
Diamond Puppy Brooch set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.33 carat Brooch set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 11.56 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicinity ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.78 carats with Diamond 0.41 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 4.6 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 11.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
Vintage Designer Garavelli Amazonite and Ruby Eye Gold Penguin Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Garavelli Italian Designer Amazonite and Ruby Eye Gold Penguin Brooch. Featuring a Hand set Amazonite and Ruby Eye.
Amazonite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lederman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Walrus Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
A walrus represents calm, care, and love. This 18 karat yellow gold walrus brooch has a sandblasted finish for his body and shiny gold tusks. His eyes are set with round brilliant r...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond, Garnet and Ruby, Yellow Gold Gondola Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Claflin Style - Amusing Running Squirrel Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The brooch depicts a sculpted 18k gold squirrel wearing a green and white guilloché enamel sweater and red shorts. The tail is highlighted with over one carat of brilliant diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Revisit 0.30ct Natural Ruby Diamond Brooch Pin 3D Still Life 12552*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
0.30ct natural round rubies vivid reds / clean clarity and transparent 18kt yellow gold 12 grams 44mm x 22mm
Ruby, 18k Gold
Dragonfly Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The dragonfly brooch features at the center an Australian South Sea Pearl of 17mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
2.35 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby and Emerald Yellow Gold Boat Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning fine and impressive 1970s gemstone brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 8.25ct Dyed Quartz, Turquoise and Ruby Yellow Gold Rabbit Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Italian 1980s 8.25 carat dyed quartz, 0.15 carat turquoise and 0.08 carat ruby, 18k yellow gold rabbit brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery a...
Quartz, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Synthetic Ruby and 0.28 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver settings.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Brooch circa 1940 in 18 Kt gold, rubies diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Lapel brooch around 1940 in 18 Kt yellow gold, 18 Kt white gold, synthetic red stones and diamonds. The brooch is made up of yellow gold scrolls, on top 9 red stones and 5 old-cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable quartz gemstone in a drop cut. The piece is adorned with a natural ru...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Small Cute Bird Brooch 18k 1970's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Small Gold Bird Brooch Pin Vintage circa 1970's A small cute textured bird on a single branch with a round-cut ruby for the eye.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Red Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a quartz gemstone in a drop cut. The piece is adorned with a natural red ruby, weighing 0.9 ca...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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
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
French 1960s Retro Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage gold brooch stylizes a draped fabric held together by a link. The whole is openwork, edged with gold cords and claw-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald Ruby Elephant Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Retro Elephant Diamond Emerald Ruby Brooch Pin in 18 Karat White Gold. The wonderful elephant brooch is absolutely charming! The elephant is set througho...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Dragon Diamond Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Diamond and Ruby Brooch, designed in the bold, imaginative style that made David Webb one of the most celebrated American jewelry houses ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond Brooch 54 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.37 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.95 GM Turtle represents intuitive development, protection, wisdom...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.40 Carat Diamond Ruby Enamel Two-Tone Gold Toucan Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's vibrant, 18k yellow and white gold toucan design toucan brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Estate 18K Floral Diamond Cabochon Scatter Pin Brooch 14.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This fabulous brooch has been done in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 8.50cttw in H-I color and Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds as well as approximately 6cttw in natural cabo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
Vintage 1950 Duck Novelty brooch Pearl Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A delightful 18 K yellow Vintage Duck brooch feauturing 1 cultured pearl, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Plique-à-Jour Enamel Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k yellow gold. Length: 2.1 inches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch with Onyx and Ruby
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An adorable 18 karat yellow gold monkey with ruby eyes,hangs from a branch of black onyx. The brooch measures 1.5" x 1.25" Ruby weight 0.12 carats Signed Cellini
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Bouquet of Flowers Brooch. Platinum with rubies, pink sapphires, emeralds
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1940s brooch is made of platinum in the shape of a bouquet of flowers. The centre of the flowers are rubies and the petals pink sapphires. The leaves are made of bagu...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Ruby with Diamond Ballerina Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.07 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 5.0 cm Total Weight: 9.6 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Spanish Vintage Plique-a-Jour and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch 1970s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The brooch also boasts an impressive 0.06 carat ruby centerpiece, complementing the warm tones of the gold.
Vintage Ruby Diamond Koala Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond koala brooch in yellow gold, circa 1960.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 18k Yellow Gold Abstract Gemstone Twist Brooch Gorgeous!
By Mauboussin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Abstract Feather Twist Brooch by Mauboussin Features Appx 4.3 CTW of gemstones, including: 1.25 ct diamonds 1 ct rubies 1.25 ct sapphire 0.80 ct emerald Appx 3 1/4" x 1 1/16...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,080Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Micromosaic Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1800-1825
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Note: The antique box in the photo is for display purposes only and is not included with the brooch. Materials: Turquoise, Ruby, 18k gold.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Frog Pin Italian
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful vintage frog pin crafted in 18k yellow gold from Italy. It features enamel detailing and natural rubies set into the eyes. This is a heavy piece weighing 20.79g. On the b...
Ruby, 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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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.