$8,985Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 22 grams. Totally is diamond about 5.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 2.40 ct. Please contact for an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Tri Color Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch with 1.4ct Ruby & Multi Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: In a dance of elegance and color, this vintage butterfly pin brooch captures the essence of timeless beauty. Crafted in exquisite 18-karat tri...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Hammerman Bros Diamond Emerald Ruby Lion Rampant Brooch Pendant 18K Gold
By Hammeran Brothes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A majestic vintage 18k yellow gold and platinum heraldic lion rampant brooch pendant signed Hammerman Brothers ("HB"), featuring pavé-set round brilliant diamonds along its mane, cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Vintage 18K Platinum Ruby Old European Cut Diamond Feather Leaf Brooch 11.68cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Vintage brooch circa the 1960’s done in 18K and platinum and set with numerous natural Burmese rubies weight approximately 11.50cttw as well as .65cttw in G-J color Vs2-Si2 clarity d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k Gold, Ruby + 0.75ct Diamond Bow Brooch 2-3/16" x 2" 21.20g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Gold, Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch Features Pave-Set Round Rubies with a center cluster of 0.75ct Round Diamonds Total Mass = 21.20 grams Overall Condition: Very Good.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Cockatoo Brooch Vintage Sannit, Stein, & Stein 5.25 ct Ruby, Dia
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Classic Cockatoo Brooch Created by UK Jeweler Sannit, Stein, and Stein Date Hallmark Indicates 1977 as Production Year Features appx 5.25 cts Rubies Appx 0.65 ct Diamonds L...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Gold Mistletoe Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Enjoy this gold mistletoe brooch during a festive evening dinner. It features 5.80 carats of vivid red rubies used as the berries.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.46 Carat Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Animal Pin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1.46 Carat Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Estate Animal Pin Fine Jewelry Ruby Weight: 1.46 Carat Diamond Weight: 0.47 Carat Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, this charming ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Vitau 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Large Parrot Pin Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in Montclair, NJ
Large Colorful Parrot Bird Pin Brooch - Very Vibrant! --Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.52ctw (approx.) (...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Fly Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming brooch taken from the Victorian era. This captivating piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape of fly. The design features two promi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Emerald Sapphire & Ruby Emphatic Flower Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (87) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.30ctw (approx.) (19) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Sea Lion Fish Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.20x5.00x1.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "22 White Diamonds 0.11 CT 105 Fancy Diamonds 3.28 CT 326 Green Garnet 12.01 CT 2 Ruby 0.26 CT 18KR 34.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K YG Platinum Grasshopper Pin Brooch with 1ct Round Diamonds and 0.25ct Rubies
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designer: DAVID WEBB Detailed Description: David Webb Elevate your collection with this vintage masterpiece by designer David Webb. This exquisite pin brooch showcases the perfect bl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Gold & Sterling Silver Beetle Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds Onyx & Ruby
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Edwardian era, this large and impressive Rhinoceros beetle brooch is encrusted with Rose Cut diamonds on an 18k gold and sterling silver body.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Martin 18K Gold 0.32ctw Ruby Detailed Enamel Girl Clown Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set & Bezel Set - Vibrant Pink Color - 0.32ctw (approx.) Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Total Weight: 18.2 Gram...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Rubies Treatment: H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 18K White Gold Diamond Encrusted Double Cat Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This diamond encrusted, vintage, 18k white gold brooch characterizes two large and formidable cats in the wild.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$6,120Sale Price|20% Off
2.05 Carat Round Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond 18k Yellow Feathered Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Such an incredibly detailed design feathered brooch. The domed center contains 24 round faceted Rubies with one round brilliant cut Diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch & Diamonds Tourmaline & Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Brooch in 14-karat gold with a total weight of 4.31 grams, silver with a total weight of 8.48 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.17 carats, tourmaline with a total weight of 2....
Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Brooch in 18K White Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18K White Gold. Retail Price $4900
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lucky Charm Sailing Boat Brooch with Diamonds and Ruby in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies 148 Diamonds - 3.13 CT 1 RUBY - 0.54 CT 18K ROSE GOLD - 9.82 GM These Lucky Charm Brooch is One of the Kind and Very Special.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Two Gone Gold Gorgeous Sculpted Hummingbird Brooch 1ct Diamond and Ruby Acc
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Humminbird Brooch Features Two Tone 18k Design with Pave Diamond Breast Appx Diamond Weight = 1 ct Ruby Accent for Eye Appx Length = 1 1/2" Appx Width = 1 1/2" Total Mass = ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 5.50ct Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch MF25-030326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
On the reverse, an open honeycomb-like framework utilizes an jour setting, allowing light to pass through the stones from behind.In estate condition, this Platinum and 18K Yellow Go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,200Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco 20ct Carved Ruby Diamond Brooch in Platinum & 18k Gold, 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco brooch is circa 1930 and is set with approximately 20 carats of carved rubies in gold and Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$5,428Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby And Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.1 grams. Totally is diamond 2.20 ct. The diamond is has F-G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.84 ct. Totally is sapphire 0.5...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire & Diamond Colorful Bee Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (36) Natural Genuine Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires & Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Bright and Vibrant Red, Green, Blue & White - 1.0ctw (approx.) M...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Fly Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous antique brooch showcasing a captivating fly design. The body is adorned with vibrant pinky red rubies, each meticulously set to create a striking visual contr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2.71 Carat Cabochon Cut Chrysoprase Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive gemstone brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow and white gold.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch with onyx, ruby amd single cut diamonds up to 0.90ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch with onyx, ruby, and single-cut diamond total 0.90ct – F/G – VS/SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 4.1 cm long by 1.2 cm wide weight ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chatting on the Branch! 18K Gold Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Four-Bird Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
It is also stamped with 750 (18k).
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Gold Lion Cub Brooch with Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, CF Signed, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming 1960s hand textured lion cub brooch, masterfully crafted in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Colour: I-K, Clarity: VS-SI Fastening: Locking Safety Catch Tested As: 18ct Gold & Silver Box: Plain Gift Box
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Craig Drake 18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Textured Gorilla Monkey Brooch Pin
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible vintage brooch/pin is designed by Craig Drake and very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Frog Pin 18k Round Cabochon .98ctw Amphibian Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .58ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.78Ct Ruby and 0.40Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.78 carat ruby and 0.40 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum set bow brooch; part of our diverse antique Edwardian jewellery collectio...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Scorpion Fancy Diamond Ruby Garnet & White Shell 18K Rose Gold Scorpio Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 8.00x4.60x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "11 White Diamonds 0.08 CT 313 Fancy Diamonds 4.55 CT 15 Green Garnet 0.53 CT 1 MXMT 2.52 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 1 White Shell...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave White Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.70x2.70x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "5 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 108 Fancy Diamonds 1.88 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.08 CT 3 Ruby 2.90 CT 10 White Shell 4.95 CT 18KR 11...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Coral, Diamond and Ruby Flower Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold, Length 2 Inches
By Cartier
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: coral ruby diamond Length: 2 in Width: 1 1/8 inches Weight: 10.9 dwts. / 16.9 grams Stamps: "18k Cartier" 1960s SKU: BR1071 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vint...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tutti Frutti Brooch Pendant in 18K Gold with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous brooch is open like a melon and the seeds are all carved leaves and the Diamonds are the berries. This brooch is large 6.0cm long by 5.5cm wide and weighs a whopping 4...
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
charming pair of life-like wren brooches in 18k gold with enamel and rubies
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of finely detailed brooches in yellow gold 750/1000 (18 carat gold) depicting small wrens perched on thin branches. The delicate worksmanship and the multi-colored cloisonné ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Textured Detailed Frog Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.06ct (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Pink...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald, Ruby And Diamond Openwork Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Multigem Openwork Brooch, a true testament to the designer's artistry.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Ruby Enamel Flower Mother Bird Feeding Babies on Branch Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at an amazingly designed and incredibly detailed vintage pin brooch that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1ct Ruby Diamond brooch 18KT large yellow gold brooch 16gr
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1ct ruby diamond brooch in 18KT yellow gold, made with excellent craftsmanship and fine details by hand, yeatr unknown. Why buy from us among others? -We consider all offers please ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Safety Pin Brooch, Circa 1910-1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian 18 karat gold safety pin with central square rubies and diamonds / Made in Italy 1910-1930s Length 4.5cm
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,522Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.8 grams. Totally is diamond 2.30 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Carved Angel Skin Coral Chrysanthemum Diamond Ruby Brooch Pin 1950’s
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully crafted vintage brooch circa 1950’s done in textured 18K yellow gold set with approximately .40cttw in diamonds as well as cabochon cut natural rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14.00 Ct Opal Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch, 18K Gold, Circa 1940
Located in Napoli, IT
This exceptionally hand crafted, richly detailed, vintage brooch is 1940 circa, Italian origin Modelled in the most fascinating fly design in a magic combination of earth mined gemst...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Ruby Turtle Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 16x14.3mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - H/I Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Blue Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.39 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.59 carat and Diamond 0.15 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 4.84 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Swan Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby & Pearl 18K White Gold Bird Animal Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.60x3.80x0.80cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "180 Blue Sapphire 3.08 CT 27 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 5 White Shell 5.00 CT 18KW 14.55 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Brown Enamel Ruby Eyes Diamond Leg Giraffe PIN Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.75 inches Width: 23.40 mm Weight: 22.31 grams Handmade 18K yellow gold animal, diamond and ruby vintage brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sea Fish Diamond Pave Black Pearl & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.10x1.30x0.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 122 Fancy Diamonds 1.03 CT 1 Black Pearl 7.45 CT (10MM) 1 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 10.29 GM (WOTT)" 1...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave Ruby & Multi Gemstone 18K Rose Gold Brooch Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.80x3.30x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "35 Blue Sapphire 0.90 CT 24 White Diamonds 0.15 CT 139 Fancy Diamonds 2.18 CT 43 Green Garnet 0.89 CT 24 Ruby 1.28 CT 18...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold brooch, with rubies and approx. 0.25ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional original Art Nouveau brooch, circa 1910, beautifully executed in 18 karat yellow gold with the wonderfully organic, sculptural character that defines the period. The c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch Mystery-Invisibly Set Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch This brooch has invisibly set ruby petals and round brilliant-cut diamond pistils, extending to a calibré cut ruby stem with further ruby and diamond l...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Panther Brooch in 18K White Gold with Black Rhodium and Rubies, 2008
Located in BILBAO, ES
A bold and collectible statement jewel, ideal for lovers of fine animal jewelry and sophisticated diamond creations. - Metal: 18K White Gold with Black Rhodium - Weight: 25.80 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Ruby, Brown Diamond and Diamond Frog Brooch Set in 18K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquiose30.08 grams, Tsavorite 2.71 carats, Ruby 0.43 carat, Brown Diamond 1.63 carats, Diamond 0.12 carat, Cabochon Ruby 0.20 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Widt...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Umbrella Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we we have a charming vintage brooch. This piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of an umbrella. The open design here is well detailed whilst playing host ...
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.