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
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
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
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 White Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1980s, 6.40 Carats
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite vintage brooch is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a stunning interplay of rubies and diamonds. It showcases 24 vibrant rubies totaling approximately 3.00 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
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
1980's Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This textured 1980's frog motif brooch pin is excellent for nature lovers, Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold by Hammerman Brothers, topped by (11) round cut diamonds, pave set, wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 0.70ct Diamond and Ruby Brooch MF18-063026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking Retro-era brooch in 18K yellow gold and platinum, featuring a flowing gold ribbon design with a fan of platinum wire stems tipped with prong-set old European cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The eyes are highlighted with small red ruby stones, adding a striking contrast. Crafted in 18k gold, this piece measures 56.0 mm in length and 28.0 mm in width.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Gold 19th Century Antique Demantoid Garnet, Ruby, and Diamond Gecko Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Salamander Brooch Popular in the 19th Century, Antique Appx 2 7/16" Long x 13/16" Wide Features Demantoid (Green) Garnet, Diamond Accents, and Ruby Eyes Total Mass = 7.4 gra...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18k Gold Butterfly Brooch - Unheated Ceylon Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet
Located in Berlin, BE
Detailed antique butterfly brooch finely crafted in gold. Set with a natural unheated Ceylon sapphire, rubies, garnet, natural pearl, and rose-cut diamonds. Type: Antique Butterfly ...
Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
18k Gold & Platinum Ruby & Diamond Hammered Textured Large Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly gorgeous vintage pendant brooch that is very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and platinum prongs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 18K Yellow Gold Carriage Dress Clip Brooch with Sapphires & Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Design: Vintage Figural Horse Carriage Dress Clip / Brooch Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Primary Gemstone: Natural Blue Sapphires Accent Gemstone: Natural Red Ruby Period: Mid-20th Ce...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Australian Boulder Opal Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A freeform Australian boulder opal is bezel-set as the heart of this sculptural 18K yellow gold brooch, its face alive with electric greens, teals, and flashes of blue and red over n...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tampa, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch Circa 1965 Brooch Metal - 18k Yellow Gold Weight - 15.5 G Dimensions - 2.75in x 1.0in Signature...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features Round Rubies set in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Set in Platinum Appx Total Length = 2 1/4" Total Mass = 24.4 grams Featured in Heri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features Round Rubies set in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Set in Platinum Appx Total Length = 2 1/4" Total Mass = 24.1 grams Featured in Bonh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sophia D. Emerald and Ruby Frog Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This frog brooch features 1.09 carats of round emeralds set across the body, accented by 0.04 carats of rubies and set in polished 18K yellow gold.
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Owl Brooch with Rubies and Enamel Accents
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage owl brooch masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold. This sculptural animalistic piece features intricate feather detailing with white and black enamel accents, as w...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Gold Ruby Diamond Tulip Brooch by Meghna Jewels, Artisan Style
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, a stunning brooch hand set in 1.57 carats ruby and 3.29 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
French 18K Rose Gold/Platinum Ruby and Diamond Floral Spary Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French Retro floral brooch, masterfully crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with platinum accents.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
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
Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The diamonds are set in 18k white gold, the emeralds, rubies and sapphires in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Brooch In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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
18k Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ruby Peridot Flying Kingfisher Bird Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.75ctw(exact) (2) Natural Genuine Peridot - Custom Carved Lea...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 18K Gold Platinum Pin Brooch 0.21ct Diamonds 0.66ct Ruby & Multigem
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Detailed Description: Indulge in the vintage charm of this Tiffany & Co pin brooch, crafted from exquisite 18K two-tone gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Contemporary 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Donkey Brooch, USA 2010
Located in New York, NY
Figural donkey decorated with rubies and micro pave diamonds. Overall weight approx. 23.34 grams, made of 18k gold and enamel; circa 2010.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Eye Detailed Borzoi Sighthound Detailed Dog Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.4 Grams Overall Height: 25.3mm (0.99") Overall Width: 28.3mm (1.1") Overall Thickness: 6.2mm (at thickest area - not including the pin backi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Ruby and Diamond Arrow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Arrow Brooch A white gold brooch shaped as a arrow and hexagon Approximate Diamond Weight: 1.60 carats Approximate Length: 2.37 inches Metal Type: 18 karat gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage French Made Brooch Invisible Ruby Setting Flower Pin 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French made Exquisite Rose flower Brooch Pin Circa 1970's 18k White Gold Approx 30 grams Natural Diamonds Round and Baguettes G-VS Natural Square Ruby approx 6-7 carat AAA Un...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is Sapphire Emerald and Ruby about 3 ct. Please co...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$148,500
Belle Époque Diamond Ruby Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Radiant and refined, this exceptional garland brooch is a masterful expression of elegance. Sparkling circular and single cut diamonds form flowing garlands, punctuated by vivid cali...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
McTiegue Diamond Ruby Eagle Brooch
By McTeigue
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful Handcrafted McTieque 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Eagle Brooch 100 full-cut round brilliant diamonds measuring approximately 1.3-1.8mm each Approximately 2.00 Carat Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
W.A. Bolin 18k Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch, Stockholm 1944
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Crafted in 18K yellow and rose gold, this striking floral brooch by W.A.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Brooch Rubies 18K Gold Sculptural Floral Swirl Circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A substantial Vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch, circa 1960s, crafted in richly textured 18 karat yellow gold and centred on a rosette of seven round faceted rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Silver 6.25ct Diamond and Ruby Brooch MF41-020526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
On the reverse, the open setting exposes the gemstone's pavilions, laying bare the brooch's raw structural beauty and exceptional craftsmanship.In estate condition, this 18K Yellow G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow White Gold Diamond Ruby Green Jadeite Brooch Pin Antique Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Exquisite 18K yellow and white gold antique brooch pin featuring brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 carats, vibrant round rubies totaling 0.2 carats, and a beautifully carved dyed...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Grain Setting Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
An original and sophisticated guitar-shaped brooch, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and adorned with a remarkable selection of precious gemstones that enhance its exclusivity and dis...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Hat Motif 18K Yellow Gold Convertible Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby and diamond brooch in 18K yellow gold featuring mystery-set ruby hat design with diamond accents and figural bow detail.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch 2.12ct Diamonds 1ct Ruby & 0.1ct Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: This enchanting butterfly pin brooch, crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, captures the essence of vintage elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Antique Floral Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby, 7.2gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Antique Floral Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby, 7.2gr 18k Antique Floral Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18k Gold Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Hippo Hippopotamus Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super adorable hippopotamus brooch is crafted in solid 18k white gold with black rhodium throughout.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
18K White Gold and Silver 0.40ct Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A breathtaking estate butterfly brooch, this piece showcases an extraordinary 14.00 carats of rubies and sapphires set across magnificently detailed wings crafted in blackened silver...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Ruby Yellow Diamond Anchor Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set sail in style with this unique nautical brooch, crafted with 4.50 carats of French and triangle cut rubies and 3.54 carats of yellow diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave Ruby 18K Rose & White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.80x3.90x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "31 White Diamonds 0.22 CT 173 Fancy Diamonds 2.09 CT 1 Ruby 1.32 CT 18KR 19.05 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Shooting Star Brooch with 1.50ct Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Some jewelry tells a story the moment you see it. This 18K White Gold Shooting Star Pin Brooch is one of those pieces — a breathtaking streak of color and brilliance that captures th...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Pearl Brooch Pin Butterfly Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold 7.3g
By Mikimoto
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your collection with this exquisite Mikimoto brooch. Crafted from 18k white gold, it features a bead-cut pearl at its center.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Retro 1950s Diamond Ruby Large Bouquet Brooch in 18K Gold & Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant retro brooch modelled in the form of an enchanting flower bouquet of shimmering gold leaves, glowing ruby flower buds, and glittering diamond accents. The central part of the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$17,904Sale Price|20% Off
Golden Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch, 18k Gold, Circa 1980s, Italy
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Golden Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch. This exquisite leaf-shaped brooch is adorned with rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, bead-set in white gold, featuring a stunning fluted textur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire American Flag Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful, Vintage Van Cleef American Flag Brooch Total Length = 33 mm Total Width = 23 mm Total Mass = 6.5 grams Features Pave-Set White Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies in American ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.08 Carat Ruby American Flag Patriotic Brooch Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.08 Carat Ruby American Flag Patriotic Brooch Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Ruby Weight: 2.08 Carat Sapphire Weight: 0.49 Carat Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carat Crafted in luxurious 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 1ctw Diamond & Ruby Kookaburra Bird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifty round cut diamonds, and one ruby cabochon, set in silver and 18 karat yellow gold, with 18 karat yellow go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire & Turquoise Textured Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish Red Color (6) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color (6) Natural Genuine Emerald...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold 56ctw Ruby & Diamond Floral Burst Fireworks Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Exceptional Red Color - 50ctw (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - P...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.