Frog Pink Ruby & Diamond Pave Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.08 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.40 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.30 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x5.50x1.10cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "85 Blue Sapphire 9.59 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.25 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.13 CT 147 Green Garnet 2.96 CT 1 Ruby 0.11 CT 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.30x4.70x0.50cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "130 Blue Sapphire 3.45 CT 27 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 61 Green Garnet 1.52 CT 1 Ruby 0.13 CT 18KW 10.28 GM (WBTT)" 18K G...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
“Victorian 18k Gold Brooch with Citrine, Rubies, Turquoise, Diamonds”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era 18k gold brooch with natural colorful gem stones centered with cetrine stone flanked with rubies and terqouise and rose cut diamond in detailed workmanship date...
“Vintage 18k Gold Samurai Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies”
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage lare unuswal 18k gold brooch in samurai figure with estimate brilliant cut diamonds weight 5 carats H color white vs clearity and natural navy blue sapphires and nutural rubies
Statement Art Deco Ruby Diamond Unisex Wedding Brooch in Solid 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Art Deco Ruby Diamond Unisex Wedding Brooch in 18K White Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.53 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood and Diamond Brooch in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond brooch designed by Rewa jewels made in 18 karat white gold. - At the heart of the design lies a natural ruby weighing approximately 1.53 carats.It is a ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Filigree Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This antique brooch is beautifully handcrafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a delicate filigree design accented with rich blue enamel detailing.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby, Diamond and Brown Diamond Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.95 carats, Diamond 0.28 carat and Brown Diamond 7.68 carats Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 7.4 cm Length: 3.4 cm Total Weight: 22.53 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Knot brooch with rubies and diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Antique knot brooch set in 18ct gold with rubies and rose cut diamonds. Second half of the 19th Century. Highlights: - 18ct gold - Rubies and rose cut diamonds - Second half of the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.49 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Brooch with Pearl 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant ruby diamond and pearl brooch made by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold. Features a rare natural Burmese ruby 1.23 carat weight approximately, priced for its vibrant, un...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large leaf motif 18k gold brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Pearl and Ruby Golf Club Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a playful brooch dating back the Edwardian period. Crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold, this brooch takes on the form of a golf club. The shaft is adorned with square c...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby & Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x1.30x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 1 Green Garnet 0.08 CT 1 Black Pearl 7.10 CT(10MM) 163 Ruby 2.29 CT 18...
Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Orange Citrine & Diamond Pave and Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x3.60x1.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Citrine 10.45 CT 32 White Diamonds 0.45 CT 241 Fancy Diamonds 2.70 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 24.79 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold &...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cartier Retro Diamond and Ruby Floral Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The intricate detailing and elegant composition reflect Cartier's timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship, making this brooch a sophisticated statement piece. Details: Brand:...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum &18k Gold Black Striped Tiger with Emerald Ruby Pearl Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a tiger, the body decorated with textured gold fur, enhanced with black enamel stripes, with circular-cut diamonds, emerald eyes, cabochon ruby atop of the head. Tiger is...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Fly Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful Victorian bar brooch crafted from a combination of 18ct gold and silver. This antique piece showcases a fly motif at the centre set with a single round face...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Brooch - Vintage 18K Gold & Platinum 7.00 CTW Diamond & 8.00 Ct Ruby Double Feat
Located in Miami, FL
The prominent upper leaf is cast in rich 18K yellow gold, densely pave-set with approximately 8.00 carats of vibrant, cherry-red natural rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Ruby Gold Dog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
1960s 18k gold dog brooch with ruby eyes. Brooch measures 35mm x 39mm.
Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond gold Brooch
Located in SYDNEY, AU
An Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Brooch. The diamond and ruby brooch is in the shape of a butterfly and is set with natural rubies in the wings and various shaped diamonds on the body ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Detailed Textured Baby Gorilla Monkey Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible and very well made pin brooch is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It features a perfectly structured baby gorilla design with remarkably outstanding workmanship and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ruby Brooch Floral Design, approx. 2.5 ct Natural Rubies
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant 18K white gold brooch set with natural rubies of beautiful, vibrant color, arranged in a floral design.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting a stunning and highly collectible butterfly brooch designed by the legendary Mario ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Textured Wreath Brooch with Round Ruby and Diamond Accents Two Tone 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Closure: Hinged stick pin Natural Rubies: .20 ctw Natural Diamonds: .10 ctw Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and 18k Gold Window Brooch Circa 1950
By Gubelin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning and unusual vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold settings.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century 18K Parrot on a Perch Brooch w/Diamonds Emeralds & Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This late 20th Century "Parrot on a Perch" brooch is crafted to look lifelike in 18K yellow gold, with high polish and intricately detailed satin finish plumage.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Siamese Fighting Fish Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 17.0 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.80 carat, Ruby 2.99 carats and Diamond 3.32 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 6.5 cm Length: 6.3 cm Total Weight: 47.4...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Pin Brooch with 1.25ct Round H VS Diamonds and 17 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Radiating elegance and a touch of vintage charm, this 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch features a stunning floral design. The center showcases 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Craig Drake 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Detailed Textured Zebra Brooch Pin
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible brooch/pin is designed by Craig Drake and very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.70ct Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Retro Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: This vintage 18K rose gold ribbon-style brooch showcases the elegance of retro design with its flowing, sculptural curves.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rabbit Ruby Sapphires Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Great gift for a Rabbit lover with this adorable Brooch The hairs are made of yellow gold threads (18k) The eyelashes and mustaches in white gold The eyes are sapphires and the mu...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1970 Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Ruby "Sea Urchin" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This dome-shaped pin is made up of 13 spiny little flowers and prong-set in the center of each flower is either a ruby or a diamond: > The nine rubies are 3mm (approx 0.11 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch with 1.3ct Round F VS Diamonds and 7ct Ruby
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage Cartier pin brooch, crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold. Featuring 43 round brilliant diamonds totaling 1.3 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Onyx Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Dragonfly Unisex Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized dragonfly with diamonds set on wings and body Diamonds are marquise, hexagonal, baguette, and single cut Weighing approximately 1.70 carats total - H/I color w...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Mystery-Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Clover 18K Y&W Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K White & Yellow Gold Mystery (Invisible) Set Ruby & Diamond Clover Brooch, Circa 1950s This vintage ruby and diamond clover brooch showcases one of jewelry's most extraor...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Leaf Brooch 18 Carat White Gold
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 21.55 ct, Diamond 0.20 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Ruby Rooster Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This 1960s 18 karat gold rooster brooch is a fully three dimensional example of the animalier jewelry popular in that decade, when French and Italian jewelers turned to naturalistic ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Frog with Azurite-Malachite, Diamonds, Ruby Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Part of the David Webb Kingdom Collection, this 18k and platinum frog brooch is exquisitely accentuated by diamonds, cabochon azurite and rubies.
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Brooch 18kt Gold Tsavorite, Diamond & Ruby Pink Diamond Brooch
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare exquisite rose diamond brooch made with garnets, rubies and diamonds in 18KT whtie gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 16.43gr GOLD: 18KT white gold SIZE: 1.88" long by 1.26" wide NATURAL DIAMON...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French 18k Gold Opal with GIA Ruby & Sapphire VERY Long Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an antique French Masterpiece! This VERY long bar pin features unheated sapphires and rubies with an opal center. The come together in an alternating pattern to create ...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K YG Bird Pin Brooch with 0.15 Carat Round G-VS Diamond & 4.5 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with 4.5 carats of vibrant round brilliant rubies, this brooch showcases a captivating blend of elegance and whimsy.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Two-Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch Unique!
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features Pave-Set Rubies and Diamonds Turtle Appx 1" long and 1/2" Wide Total Mass = 16.8 grams Gorgeous, Unique Treasure by Tiffany & Co.!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$80,123Sale Price|36% Off
AENEA GIA Cert. 7.75ct. Conch Pearl 18k Gold Rubies Diamonds Trembling Brooch
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Material: Yellow Gold 18k; Palladium 950; Red Gold 18k This Brooch is one of our Masterpieces .
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yello...
Ben Rosenfeld Diamond Ruby Duck Brooch 18K Yellow White Gold, Mid-Century, 1960s
By Ben Rosenfeld
Located in Lisbon, PT
Ben Rosenfeld Mid-Century Duck Brooch in Diamond, Ruby and Gold, London, 1961. A delightful example of British Mid-Century whimsy, this charming brooch by Ben Rosenfeld is modelled a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearls, Ruby, 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Retrò brooch in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by little pearls. Ruby 0.30 ct Pearls 0.32 gr Total Weight 4.00 gr RF +GRAA For any information, f...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Turquoise Ruby and Diamond Falcon Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning antique Victorian bird brooch is exceptional quality set with rubies, diamonds and turquoise.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Cartier brooch features an adorable elephant design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, green emerald, and red rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Gold Bee Brooch with Baroque Pearl, Diamonds (0.28 Ct) and Ruby Eyes
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: Late 20th Century, circa 1970s–1980s Style: Naturalistic / Figural Jewelry Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (hallmarked 750) Gemstones: Baroque Pearl body 28 Diamonds, ap...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cowboy with Lasso Ruby Diamond Sapphire Brooch -
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cowboy with Lasso Ruby Diamond Sapphire Brooch - VHK#756a Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 28.2 grams Pin M...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Brooch, c1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Victorian period this whimsical brooch takes on the likeness of a bird landing on a basket of flowers. Hand crafted in 18 carat yellow gold the brooch is exquisitely de...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby-set Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Tiffany & Co., New York. This lovely Tiffany & Co. heart brooch is set with vibrant rubies and brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.17 Carat Ruby 1.56 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold. This impressive brooch displays an impressive feature 1.17ct round faceted cut ruby, four-claw ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Heraldic Green Emerald Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong comeback in 2020 and 2021 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men and women appeared wearing brooches...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Giraffe Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage large Giraffe ruby and diamond textured brooch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the brooch is accented with two ruby eyes and a diamond and ruby on the back each hoofs.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold snake brooch. Meticulously crafted, this piece showcases...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Brooch with pearl, ruby and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 18k gold/ silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold and silver brooch/pendant with pearls, ruby, and old mine-cut diamond, totaling approximately 0.80 ct – N/O, G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch/pen...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Butterfly Brooch With Sapphire Ruby Emerald and Diamonds Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage 18K Butterfly Brooch With Sapphire Ruby Emerald and Diamonds Yellow Gold This butterfly brooch is fashioned in 18K yellow gold and features a gorgeous iridescent satin-like ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K Gold 1.32 Carat Diamond, Pearl & Ruby Winged Insect Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
A whimsical winged insect brooch crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, featuring a pointed head, sculptural legs, openwork diamond-set wings, and two bezel-set red gemstone eyes. A large ...
Gold Starfish Brooch with Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Starfish Brooch with Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
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.