Emerald Cut Red Ruby White Diamond Filigree 18 Karat White Gold Brooch Pin
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant brooch showcases a bow design encrusted with sparkling diamonds and accented with deep red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Dog Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
The piece is crafted in 18K gold. It features rubies, diamonds and black enamel.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
Vintage 1970s "Big Three" Flower Vine Brooch in 18k Gold
Located in Greenwich, CT
This is a flower spray brooch in 18k gold as a gathered cluster of blossoms rising from a single tied stem. The flower heads are a mix of four and five petal blooms, each petal pavé ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Invisible Setting Fancy Cut Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Parrot Bird Brooch Pin
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Gemstones including sapphires, rubies, diamonds and emeralds. 18K White Gold
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic 18k yellow gold filagree bow brooch pendant featuring a leaf and scroll design accented with cabochon emerald and man made faceted rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carlo Giuliano 18K Gold Antique Brooch in Original Box
By Giuliano
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian Carlo Giuliano 18K yellow gold sapphire and ruby pin featuring his signature gold open-work. The pin contains two rubies that total 0.70 carats, no treatment, Thailand orig...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold and Rubies Showtime Pin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our SHOWTIME pin, a dazzling expression of luxury and flair in 18k yellow gold. This distinctive pin is adorned with 86 round rubies, each carefully selected to radiate a...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
3.25ct Ruby 2.27ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pin / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 29mm by 30mm and weighing 10 grams, the design is perfectly proportioned for versatile wear as either a statement brooch or a pendant. The sculptural floral motif is finely...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Mouth Fish Brooch / Pendant Set with Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
Open Mouth Fish Brooch / Pendant Set With Diamonds, Ruby , Sapphire, Emerald Attached to the jewel is a hinge to be used as a pendant when wanted. Diamonds: 133 brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds by Polya Medvedeva
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning 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 yellow...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom Skiing Winter Duck Brooch with Rubies in Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This delightfully whimsical brooch captures a charming, long-legged bird posed on a pair of skis, rendered with exceptional dimensional detail and playful character. Its body is ador...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
E. Wolfe & Co. Art Deco Dog Cat Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY JEWEL MADE BY E. WOLFE & CO., LONDON, CREATORS OF THE THE RUSSIAN FRINGE TIARA MADE FOR GERRARD AND WORN BY THE QUEEN MOTHER, QUEEN ELIZABETH II ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond 3D Bee Brooch with Ruby Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning vintage bee brooch is a charming and glamorous piece. Its plump body is encrusted with large, sparkling round brilliant diamonds that catch the light with every movemen...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Revival Limoges Type Enamel Brooch - Rubies, Gold & Silver - C. 1892
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional and rare Renaissance Revival Limoges type enamel brooch - the colorful portrait miniature of a woman in Renaissance dress and hat against a midnight blue background set w...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Ruby, Tsavorite with Diamond Flower Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 25.76 carat, Tsavorite 11.42 carats with Diamond 3.67 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 5.5 cm Length: 8.0 cm Total Weight: 41.96 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Turtle Brooch with 2.08CT Rubies & Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Diamond weight 0.13 carats Ruby weight 2.08 carats Stamped 18K Italy Cellini
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.00 Carat Round Diamond 0.02 Carat Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 0.02 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 3 Carat Diamond Number...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Angelfish Brooch with Invisibly Set Ruby, Sapphires & Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful interpretation of an angelfish. This 18 karat yellow gold brooch has been invisibly set with square cut rubies,blue and yellow sapphires along with pave set round brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
Brooch - 1960's Floral Bouquet Pin-Pendant Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
This is a versatile vintage brooch and pendant combination piece dating from the 1960s.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Charles Krypell 18KT Gold 6.17 Carat Ruby, 2.67 Carat Diamond Pendant /Brooch
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Charles Krypell Jewelry is a New York Based fine jewelry brand that became internationally known for its exquisite use of color, novel designs, and outstanding craftsmanship. This 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent antique brooch depicting a chimera with its wings spread. The creature's mouth is open, and between its fangs is an a...
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 ...
Victorian 6.00 Carat Diamond, Pearl and Ruby Oyster Shell Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A fascinating oyster shell brooch featuring an assortment of diamonds, rubies and a single large natural pearl in the centre. The diamonds are a combination of old cuts and rose cuts...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Carved Emerald & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 70 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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
Vintage Brooch in Yellow Gold 18 Carats Circa 1960 diamonds and ruby
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Stylized foliage brooch in 18 carats yellow gold decorated with 6 rubies and two diamonds circa 1960. Diamonds are 0.05 carat, that is a total of approximately 0.1 carat. Hei...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certifed Pigeon Blood 6.13 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond brooch made by Rewa Jewels crafted in 18 karat white gold. This extraordinary brooch has 6 pieces of untreated Burmese rubies weighing approximately 6.1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Donkey Cart Brooch with Pearls & Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating miniature work of sculptural jewelry, this finely crafted 18K yellow gold figural brooch depicts a richly detailed donkey drawing an ornate openwork cart, executed with...
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French 1960s Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bouquet Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Lovely retro brooch, it represents an openwork basket of flowers in twisted yellow gold. The petals of the flowers are set with g...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spider Brooch Pin Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The spider brooch with diamonds features a Tahitian pearl of 16.5mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not been en...
Crystal, Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond, Ruby and Onyx Perched Lovebirds Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite brooch is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, featuring a dazzling combination of diamonds, rubies, and onyx set in 18 karat white gold. The charming design showcases two ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Frog Brooch with Invisibly Set Tsavorites, Diamonds, and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold frog brooch beautifully set with 0.81 carats of invisibly set square cut tsavorites and 0.80 carats of round diamonds. The eyes are cabochon rubies. The frog mea...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Enamel Monkey Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Since 1948, David Webb has carried forward a rich tradition of design, craftsmanship and creativity as an ICONIC American jewelry house. David Webb Monkey with ruby cabochon eyes we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Monkeys Diamond Natural Pearl Ruby Sapphire Brooch Silver Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Circus Monkeys Diamond, Natural Pearl, Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Brooch in Silver and Gold by Bernard Zweig, France, circa 1905. Behold a rare and enchanting piece of jewelry...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 16.15 Carat Ruby Emerald Diamond Cluster Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Ruby, diamond and emerald 18k yellow and white gold brooch and pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 17.61 carats with Diamond 0.80 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.3 cm Length: 6.5 cm Total Weight: 10.86 grams "We first o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The flower basket brooch features at the center a South Sea pearl of splendid luster. All of our pearls are untreated: their natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any wa...
White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Herbert Rosenthal 1960s Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold bee with textured fanning wings and spindly legs Featuring round cut rubies prong set throughout body and flush set as eyes Weighing approximately 1.50 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio Birds Brooch in 18 Karat Gold Chrysoprases, Rubies, Diamond Circa 1960
By Mellerio
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO Birds singing on a Branch brooch in 18 kt yellow gold chrysoprase, ruby, diamond circa 1950-60 Brooch from MELLERIO in 18 kt 750/000 yellow gold, depicting 3 birds on a bran...
Ruby, Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
9.00ct Ruby 0.25ct Diamond Citrine Tourmaline 18k Gold Strawberry Pin
Located in New York, NY
A finely crafted 18k yellow gold strawberry pin, designed as a sculptural interpretation of natural form and refined gemstone artistry. This elegant piece is adorned with approximate...
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Antique Bird Sign Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold sign post featuring a swinging shield shaped sign centering a silver quail appliqué Accented by scrolling silver supports and bead set rose cut diamonds throughout...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Duck Brooch with 0.44 Carats of Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Hamburg, DE
Crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold, this elegant brooch showing a Duck features a captivating arrangement of brilliant-cut diamonds and a baroque south sea pearl.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Blooming Tree Brooch
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This vintage H. Stern brooch is a beautifully expressive designer piece, combining the prestige of a celebrated maker with the vivid charm of a blooming tree motif set with ruby, eme...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Brooch/ Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.88 carats with Cabochon Emerald 0.12 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Brooch/ Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.5 cm Length: 3.3 cm Total Weig...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Bird Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 4.24 carats, Ruby 15.01 carats, Blue Sapphire 10.3 carats, Diamond 1.39 carats with Cabuchon Ruby 0.16 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 6.5 cm Length: 4.8 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Bow Brooch Diamond Ruby Pearl Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and ruby brooch pin features a bow design in black onyx pavé set with round diamonds (0.56 carats) and accented with an oval cut faceted Thai ruby of brilliant color (1.3...
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
Kieselstein-Cord Textured Toad Brooch with Ruby Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies Ruby Count: 2 Ruby Cut: Round Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.08 carats Ruby Color: Red Brooch Weight: 59.60 grams Brooch Dimensions: 3 inche...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,675Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is handmade in 18 Karat yellow gold. It is microscopically decorated with granulation work beads and wires and has a gorgeous unique velvet backg...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Natural Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carats rose gold brooch, eagle's head hallmark and silver. This beautiful antique brooch is formed of a double barrette of gold, each ending at one end with a natural pearl, on wh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Circle Ribbon Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite Art Deco-style brooch features a stunning circle design with a flowing ribbon motif, set in luxurious 14K white gold. The brooch is adorned with radiant diamonds that ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tsavorites, Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Bird Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tsavorite 11.74 carats, Ruby 30.54 carats, Blue Sapphire 4.05 carats, Diamond 2.03 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.2 cm Length: 10.2 cm "Since we first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k 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
Bow Brooch Diamonds Ruby South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bow brooch features at the center a drop shape faceted ruby of pigeon blood color for the weight of 6.10 carats. The ruby is surrounded by a geometric arrangement of large calibr...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow...
Brooch 1950s Flower 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Turqouise and Rubies
Located in Palermo, IT
1950 brooch 18kt gold turquoise ruby and diamonds Italian manufacturing 23 gr 9 cm x4 cm
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swordfish Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Ruby Dolphin Brooch Set in 18 Karat
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 19.79 carats, Blue Sapphire 11.26 carats, Emerald 3.30 carats, Diamond 0.79 carat, Cabuchon Ruby 0.15 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 4.0 cm L...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K Gold Hand Painted Miniature Lady Portrait Brooch/Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
She has also a brooch embellished by a tiny ruby (Corundum) in the center of her green dress.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.