$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
Antique Victorian Gold & Silver Diamond Ruby & Emerald Jardiniere Pendant Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, ruby, emerald, silver, and yellow gold pendant and brooch, comprising twelve cushion shaped emeralds, four round cut rubies, three cushion shaped rubies, four ol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
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
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
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
Hammerman Brothers Vintage Diamond Ruby Floral 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
This remarkably created vintage brooch pin was inspired in a floral pinwheel motif and crafted in 18K gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian colored stone onyx 18k yellow gold lyre brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Victorian lyre brooch is a romantic antique design from the 1900’s, featuring turquoise, amethyst, ruby, and emerald accents.
Amethyst, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$7,780Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Brooch Gold Byzantine Empire Histamenon Nomisma 1059-1067 A.D. Rubies
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite brooch/pin is a remarkable piece of jewelry crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Florentine Satin Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Florentine Satin Leaf Pin Brooch ITALY Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 9.76 grams Dimensions: 31 x 42mm Signed: Tiffany & Co. ©18KT ITA...
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
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
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
Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Heirloom Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking 1950s Retro signed Ruby and Diamond Stylized Furled Leaf Runway Brooch with cinched center set with twenty-one round faceted Rubies and eight single-cut Diamonds; handmade 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,999Sale 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
$16,371Sale 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
Retro Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 18KT Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
A Retro double clip brooch in warm rose and yellow gold, the design sweeping into scrolled ribbons crowned with ruby flowerheads and underlined by channels of calibré emeralds and ba...
18k Gold
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
Boucheron 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Bird Brooch Pin, 1960s
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable 18 karat yellow gold and ruby bird brooch pin by renowned French jewelry house Boucheron, 1960s. Entirely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and designed as a bird resting on a...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Staurino Fratelli 18K YG Diamond Cabochon Multicolored Gemstone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Staurino Fratelli diamond multicolored gemstone brooch, exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold, set with one cabochon ruby surrounded by a diamond halo in the center, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera 18KT Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch/ Pendant 2.94Ct Diamond 1.69Ct Ruby
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive work...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Mabe Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. This vintage pearl brooch has been crafted in the form of a lady wearing a fashionabl...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.05 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earring and Brooch Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage jewelry set, consisting of a brooch and matching earrings, has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
1940s Platinum and Gold Rose Brooch with Rubies, Diamonds, and Emerald Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Meticulously hand-fabricated in platinum and 18K yellow gold, the rose petals are encrusted with vibrant pavé-set rubies, accented by richly enameled emerald green leaves.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 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
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
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
GIA Certified 3.83 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Diamond Brooch
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This unique masterpiece made in ruby and diamond brooch featured by Rewa jewels, in 18 karat white gold. It has a vibrant ruby of Burmese origin GIA Certificate number is 2446097634...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
18kt Gold Tutti Frutti Brooch with Carved Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
A vibrant and luxurious Tutti Frutti-style brooch crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring a lavish mix of carved and faceted gemstones surrounding a central pearl. This exuberant desi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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. Securely Hand set with Coral, 2.50tcw Tsavorite, 0.12tcw Diamond and 0.03tcw Rub...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,643Sale 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
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
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
Boucheron Retro 1940s 0.90 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Dress Clip Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You will enjoy wearing this 3-dimensional retro ruby dress clip brooch by Boucheron. From one of the most respected and preeminent Paris jewelry houses, this legacy 18-karat yellow g...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enchanting, 18 Karat Floral Gold Brooch with Movable Petals, Rubies and Enamel
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting, 18 Karat floral gold brooch with movable petals, rubies and enamel. Extremely high quality goldsmith work. Probably a single piece. The five large petals can be opened...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Vintage French 38.65 Carat Oval Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage oval cut turtle brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a turtle.
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Gold Carved Coral Buddha, Multi-Gemstone & Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Flushing, NY
The convertible fitting allows the jewel to be worn as either a brooch or pendant. Materials: 18-karat yellow gold Carved coral Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Diamonds Pearls Approximate...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch 4 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 41 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.50 CT 2 Rubies - 0.04 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.80 GM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.45 Carat Ruby 1.90 Carat Zambian Emerald 3.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent, fine and impressive antique gemstone brooch has been crafted in platinum, 18k and 9k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
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
1.51ct Diamond 0.68ct Ruby Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Peacock Pin
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this magnificent estate peacock brooch, masterfully crafted in warm 18k yellow gold measuring 62mm by 33mm and weighing 16.5 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Diamonds Rubies
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds and Rubies. This Brooch was Manufactured in ‘60s in Italy by Expert Goldsmith from Vale...
Diamond, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Spouting Whale Brooch with Ruby and Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby (Round) / Diamond (Round Brilliant) Brooch Dimensions: 26.5mm x 19.5mm Item Weight: 5.9 Grams Stamped: 18K Estate Condition: Very Goo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,024Sale Price / set|50% Off
Baroque Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby Brooch, Necklace, Earrings Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
BROOCH 13 Freshwater Cultured Baroque Pearls 5 Round Cut Sapphires: Approximately 0.12ct 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.6g PENDANT 1 Freshwater Cultured Baroque Pearl 2 Round Cut Rubies:...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
E. Wolfe 2.51 Carat Brittany Springer Spaniel Diamond Ruby Gold Dog Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
The touches of vibrant ruby add a hint of color, making the piece both warm and sophisticated. 93 round diamonds, approx. total weight 2.50cts, F, VS 2 round Rubies, approx. total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Carved Blue Tanzanite & Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 28 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 4.40 Ct Diamond 3.0 Ct Ruby 18 KT Crescent Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This divine example is 1870 ca and crafted of solid 18 KT gold displaying an array pod graduated cushion cut old mine Diamonds alternated by natura Red Rubies Approx 4.40 Ct of brigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tremblant Basket Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The tremblant basket brooch features three flowers with oval cut faceted precious stones of fiery colors: ruby (2.35 carats), blue sapphire (2.83 carats), and yellow sapphire (1.96 c...
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ye...
Dancing Burro / Donkey Brooch with Ruby Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 16.5 grams Ruby Count: 2 Ruby Cut: Round Ruby Carat Weight: 0.10 Carats Ruby Color: Red Length: 40 mm Width: 43 mm Stamped: 18K Backing: Hinged s...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rooster Bird Chicken Diamond Sapphire Ruby Garnet & Pearl Gold Cocktail Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.90x5.30x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "14 Blue Sapphire 0.16 CT 21 White Diamonds 0.38 CT 124 Fancy Diamonds 2.49 CT 12 Green Garnet 0.15 CT 47 PS/RU 0.72 CT 1...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Drummer Brooch with Gemstones and Pearls
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This playful vintage brooch, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, features a charming drummer figure brought to life through a kaleidoscope of precious stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Nouveau Ruby Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. A delightful Art Nouveau jewel, it represents a foliage set with three small natural pearls topped with a bezel-set ruby. Under...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Insect Brooch 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian diamond encrusted insect brooch. A pretty little fly-looking insect, crafted in both yellow & ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro pink sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold platinum brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sculptural and full of movement, this Retro-era brooch takes the form of looping satin-finished gold ribbons, their brushed surfaces twisting around a bright channel of diamonds and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1960's Ruby 18 Karat Two-Tone Yellow Gold Vintage Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized turtle with grooved basket weave motif shell defined by linear engraving Additionally comprised of dimensional head, legs, and tail with stipple text...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.33 carats with Diamond 0.71 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.7 cm Length: 3.8 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our st...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.