18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Lexington, KY
The piece is solid 18K yellow gold with two small inset ruby eyes. 18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch 18k yellow gold .05 carat ruby(each) Herbert ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Napoleon III Brooch - Victorian 18K solid Gold, Ruby & Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Total weight : 3,3 gr Total diameter : 3 cm Total Width with pin length: 3,25 cm Thickness : 1 cm Condition : Very Good - antique Material : 18K yellow gold - half pearls - old ...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dog's Head Yellow Gold 18K Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
A lovely dog's head Brooch in yellow gold 18K set by round diamonds, cabochon ruby eyes and sapphire on the nose.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.06ct Cabochon Ruby Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Lady's designer made 18K yellow gold flower, ruby vintage brooch. Engraved with "18K".
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,607Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald ruby and sapphire 1.20 ct. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,080Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Brooch – 18K Gold over Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Brooch – 18K Gold over Silver (Can be worn as a pendant) Step into elegance with this exquisite multi-gem brooch from Bochic’s “Orient” C...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Tiffany Vintage Brooch with Ruby and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Vintage Brooch with Ruby & Diamond Material 18K Yellow Gold Ruby: 0.36 ct Diamond: .06 ct Diamond Clarity: VVS Color Grade: E Brooch Dimension: 57.6mm X 36.2mm Brooch Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch from the 1960s, crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and designed in an elegant starburst floral motif. This refined piece reflects the c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Brooch Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x9.00x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "89 White Diamonds 0.76 CT 362 Fancy Diamonds 3.31 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 23.43 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gübelin 18k Bicolor Gold Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1990
By Gubelin
Located in The Hague, ZH
Gübelin - 18k bicolor gold brooch with ruby and single-cut diamond, 0.05 ct, F/G - VS/SI Detailed description: The brooch is approximately 4.4 cm by 3.4 cm Weight: 8.9 grams Set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Brooch In very goodd condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Floral Brooch with Ruby & Enamel, Vintage Artistry
Located in New York, NY
Investment & Rarity: Brooches of this caliber—handcrafted, enameled, and set with natural ruby in 18K gold—are seldom found in today’s market.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Chimera Brooch, Ruby & Diamond - Andre Kauffer
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Art Nouveau brooch from circa 1910, a chimera rendered in 18k gold with extraordinary skill.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Peridot Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 53.50cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An absolutely spectacular piece and we challenge you to find another! This gorgeous brooch has been handcrafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 50cttw in large natural ...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custome Made Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Violin Brooch With Ruby & Diamonds
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custome Made Vintage Brooch With Ruby & Diamonds Material: 18K Yellow Gold Ruby: 9.0 ct Diamonds: 15. ct Violin Length: 48.5mm Violin Width:15.6mm Violin Thickness: 3.5mm Brooch ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Bloom Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch showcasing a vibrant floral motif. The design features a large flower with petals encrusted in 17.30 carats of fancy shaped vivid red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Floral Brooch in 18K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Brooch *Material: 18K White Gold *Condition: Mint *Gender: Female *Ruby: 0.15ctw *Emerald: 0.15ctw *Sapphire: 0.15ctw *Diamonds: 2.70ctw *Clarity: VS1 *Color: G *Brooc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Onyx Bar Brooch, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique diamond and ruby bar brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brooch-1940s Sunburst Spray Brooch 50g 18k Gold 18.00 Ct Cabochon Ruby Plaque.
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional, investment-grade antique Retro-era statement sunburst plaque brooch, masterfully set with 30.60 total carats of fine precious gemstones and bright white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The surface shimmers with pavé-set diamonds and accents of rubies, artfully arranged in floral and star-like motifs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx 18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these exquisite Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Onyx18K Gold Elegant Parrot Pin Brooch with a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Platinum Diamond Cabochon Ruby Tadpole Frog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The original frog brooch by David Webb done in 18K and platinum and finished with green enamel, cabochon rubies for the eyes and G-H color Vs1-2 clarity diamonds for the mouth.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Ladybug Brooch with Rubies, Diamonds, and Enamel
Located in Perugia, IT
A charming and elegant Italian brooch in the shape of a ladybug, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with small rubies and diamonds. The brooch has a hidden clasp that allows it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald 1.56Cttw Ruby 2.04Cttw Diamond 1.92Cttw Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning openwork, 18k white gold brooch is set with glittering diamonds, vibrant emeralds and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Hummingbird Brooch - 18k Round .11ctw Nature Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Greek Key Brooch of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined Art Deco era brooch (circa 1920), designed as a geometric rhombus motif set with calibre cut rubies and single cut diamonds arranged in a Greek key pattern and accented by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Brooch shaped in a flower with pink quartz and ruby 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with pink quartz and ruby – 7.6 grams detailed description: the brooch has a diameter of 2.4 cm wide and 1.0 cm deep weight...
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage gold brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a dragon with textured ornamentation in ye...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Two Tone Oversized Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage estate 18 karat yellow gold and white gold leaf pin/brooch. The brooch's design is three dimensional with three leaves. Each leaf contains a flower motif set diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Green Garnet Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Leaf Frog Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.10x9.70x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "117 Brown Diamonds 0.37 CT 47 White Diamonds 0.50 CT 10 Fancy Diamonds 0.91 CT 124 RU/GG 4.44 CT 6 PE 2.46 CT (3.4-4.4MM...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco parrot brooch in 18k white and yellow gold. Composed of round brilliant diamonds, green Colombian emerald, blue sapphire and ruby gemstones all mounted in 18k white...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold brooch weighing 2.68 grams, silver weighing 4.57 grams, 119 diamonds with a total weight of 1.41 carats, and 3 treated corundum rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Elephant Brooch with Ruby Eye – Whimsical Mid-Century Charm
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-textured in solid 18K yellow gold, the brooch features a single 2.5mm natural ruby eye adding warmth and personality.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian old European cut diamond ruby 18k rose gold crescent brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Romantic, colorful, and exceptionally distinctive, this brooch is perfect for someone who appreciates important antique diamonds, rich ruby accents, and statement pieces with remarka...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Cartier American Flag Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Pin Brooch Circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Austin, TX
Maker: Cartier Design: American flag brooch Metal: 18 K gold Diamonds: 97 round brilliant cut, approximately 1.68 carats total weight Rubies: 920.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Musical Mandolin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish brooch of a diamond and gemstone set golden mandolin!
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier London ruby emerald diamond 18k yellow gold Tutti Frutti brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier London ruby emerald diamond 18k yellow gold Tutti Frutti brooch is an extraordinary Retro era jewel showcasing the vibrant artistry and legendary craftsmanship associated wit...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Dragonfly Brooch with Tsavorite and Diamonds and Rubies 18k White Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Large dragonfly brooch with Tsavorite and Diamond encrusted body and ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow White Gold Ruby Diamond Articulated Wasp Brooch Certified #24360
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Articulated Wasp Brooch/Pin JAGi Certified- This spectacular wasp brooch features 61 round brilliant cut diamonds in white gold and 38 nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Multicolored Sapphire Ruby Fancy Shape Diamond Brooch Wreath Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: Metal: 18K yellow gold Gemstones: Approximately 27.00 carats total weight natural sapphires (various shapes, pastel and vivid colors) Accent Stones: Natural rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Brooch, 1980s
By David Webb
Located in Roma, RM
A bold and unmistakably sculptural creation by David Webb, this extraordinary brooch captures the exuberant glamour and architectural presence that define the maison’s most collectib...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s 18k Gold Poodle Brooch with Ruby and Diamond Accents, 0.09ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive gold dog brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Brooch, Contemporary Design, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Brooch/Pin. The brooch features twelve 2mm round diamonds for a total carat weight of 0.24ctw. The brooch measures 23.8mm tall x 30mm wide. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s 18k Gold Wicker Basket Brooch with Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires & Rubies
Located in London, GB
This impressively large 1960s Italian brooch is made of 18k yellow gold in the shape of a wicker basket full of flowers.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tutti frutti emerald ruby sapphire diamond 18k white gold brooch pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage tutti frutti brooch pendant is a colorful and beautifully detailed jewel from the 1980’s, crafted in 18k white gold with a lively arrangement of carved and cabo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,640Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Enamel Ruby Eyes Frog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A playful and highly collectible David Webb frog brooch crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold and vibrant green enamel.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
18k Yellow Gold Ladybird Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies, 21st Century
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 6 cabochon rubies throughout the body and 10 round brilliant cut diamonds set in the head.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 12.00 Carat Zambian Emerald Rubies Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Brooch
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
At its heart lies a breathtaking 12,00 carat Natural Zambian Emerald, surrounded by exquisite dazzling Diamonds, radiant blue sapphires, and vivid rubies, each meticulously set in sp...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum & 18K Gold Floral Brooch with Diamonds, Jade, Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Make It Yours Today Don't miss the opportunity to own this Rare Antique Platinum & 18K Gold Floral Brooch. Whether you're a collector of fine antiques or seeking a unique stateme...
Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Piero Milano 18K Gold Crocodile Brooch with Diamond Crest and Ruby Eye
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Greenwich, CT
A finely modeled crocodile brooch by Piero Milano, executed in 18k yellow gold with a naturalistic, fully sculpted body.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold & Platinum Owl Brooch with Opals, Rubies & unique Gemstones
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A captivating example of antique artistry, this exceptional 18K gold and platinum owl brooch is a celebration of color, character, and craftsmanship.
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Contemporary Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Parrot 18K Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An absolute masterclass in haute joaillerie and lapidary precision, this breathtaking contemporary convertible statement brooch/pendant. Masterfully engineered in solid 18k gold with...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,750
Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and ruby bow brooch in 18k yellow gold. Center of the brooch set with 0.40 - 0.50 carat trillion cut diamond, Bow set with sixty five round brilliant cut diamonds and forty...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s 18K Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Bicycle Brooch with Articulated Wheels
Located in Greenwich, CT
The depth of the piece, visible in the side profiles, confirms fully sculptural rather than flat fabrication. A 18k stamp is visible.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Horse Pin Brooch with 1.95ct Diamonds 0.66ct Ruby 0.3ct Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: This antique horse brooch, crafted from 18K two-tone gold, showcases exquisite artisan craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire Ruby Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage gold brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White 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.