18k Yellow Gold Colorful Enamel Work w/ Ruby Eyes Detailed Kitty Cat Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Pinkish Red - 2mm each (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Pin & Colorful Enamel Work ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18k Two Tone Gold Detailed Mosaic Green Enamel W/ Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage brooch features a large frog design crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Mouse Ruby Eyes with Long Tail Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.3 grams Pin Measurements: 2.5 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Tri Color Gold Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French Tri Color Gold Ruby Brooch set in 18k gold from the 19th Century, Originally a cover for a fancy pocket watch, this was converted in the period into a brooch with bale for pen...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Cat Brooch with Quartz Head, Banded Agate Body, and Ruby
Located in Greenwich, CT
Crafted in 18k gold, this one-of-a-kind cat brooch is built around an oval banded agate body, its soft bands of blue-grey, lavender, and cream running horizontally across the stone t...
Agate, Quartz, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Herbert Rosenthal iconic Bee Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold and measuring 3/4 inch in length and 1 inch Wing tip to tip.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Diamond Ruby Emerald 18K-9K Silver Brooch Bezel Setting
Located in Marcianise, IT
This captivating vintage brooch is a fusion of artistic craftsmanship and precious materials. Made of 18-carat and 9-carat yellow gold, combined with 800 thousandths silver, the broo...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Kt Yellow Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing brooch in 18 kt yellow gold structure composed of a bouquet of emeralds, rubies and multicolor sapphires. The structure is studded with diamonds. This brooch was totally han...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Colored Diamond Ruby Gold Rooster Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A proud and beautiful rooster! It features 3.23 carats of fancy-colored diamonds, which include yellows and cognac colors. Its mesmerizing eye is made of a single cabochon ruby. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch A floral brooch featuring round-cut diamonds and rubies, and a stem set with baguette-cut diamonds. Approximate Length: 3.13 Inc...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18KY Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Leaf Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This special piece will be the highlight of any outfit! 18 karat gold leaf design. 6 cabochon blue sapphires ranging from approximately 4.5mm - 3mm each 22 round diamonds ranging in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Round and Baguette Diamond & Ruby White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Timeless in design and opulent in execution, this brooch embodies both elegance and sophistication Details: Metal: 18k White Gold Gemstone: Ruby Round & Baguette Diamonds Measurem...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Gold Brooch, ca 1950
Located in Genève, CH
A European vintage brooch in 18k yellow gold set with rubies (NH, 1.16ct total) and diamonds (1.87ct total).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Rooster Brooch Coral Diamond Ruby and South Sea Pearl 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k yellow gold Diamond Count: ~112 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.50 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Ruby: 1 red ruby ~1....
Pearl, Coral, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Montana Sapphire and Ruby Poodle Dog Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a distinguished Victorian brooch meticulously crafted to capture the essence of a poodle dog. This highly detailed piece has been adorned with a vast array of round face...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$3,540Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unisex Fine Ruby Sapphire Long Brooch Pin with Diamonds in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Fine Ruby Sapphire Long Brooch Pin with Diamonds in 18K White Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flag Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This ruby and diamond flag brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of the flag pole with the 18k gold fineness mark (18k).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Round Cut Diamond Brooch with Rubies and Blue Sapphires in 18K W/G
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This brooch features 1.10-carat diamonds, surrounded by a vibrant array of gemstones. Encircling the diamond are 0.94 carats of tapered French-cut rubies and 0.92 carats of tapered F...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian brooch showcasing a floral basket design. This antique piece has been crafted from a combination of 18ct gold and silver, featuring old cut diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18KT Ruby and Diamond brooch, handwork present, year unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18Kt yellow gold brooch made by hand with excellent details and lines and decor elements made with diamonds and rubies weight is at 12 grams. Why buy from us among others? -We cons...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. This large brooch has been modelled in the form of a peacock on a branch with its tail-feathers rested.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French made circa 1960s 18k yellow gold brooch with ruby cabochons, depicting a flower.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Diamond, Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Blue Sapphire Bird Brooch 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 18.46 carats, Diamond 2.08 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.46 carat with Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.29 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Setting Width: 3.7 cm Length: 7.0 cm "Since w...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Ballerina Brooch by Pampillonia Jewelers
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
This elegant brooch was designed and made at Pampillonia Jewelers. The skirt is done in a matte finished rose gold with the bottom outlined in diamonds. • Metal: 18kt Rose Gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Spray Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive 1960s gemstone brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon sapphires throughout the wings, with a row of 9 square cut rubies running through the centre of the body and 28 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon rubies throughout the wings, with a row of 9 square cut sapphires running through the centre of the body and 28 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and 0.23 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pig Pin Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Hand crafted ruby brooch 18KT yellow gold, year unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brooch made with natural untreated bright rubies in 18Kt yellow gold, weighing 15 grams. Why buy from us among others? -We consider all offers please submit yours today -We answer a...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.15 Carat Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Heart Bar Brooch 1968
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold. This impressive brooch displays an impressive feature 1.15ct heart shape ruby, millegrain decor...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Gold, Coral, Turquoise, and Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in Princeton, NJ
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold, coral, turquoise, and ruby brooch designed as a turtle with articular head and tail, the carved cabochon coral serving as the shell of the turtle outl...
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Stork Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1950s, there is a total of 1.40 carats of diamonds on this brooch. It has been shaped into a stork and grain set with the diamonds which are estimated as F-G in colour ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
ART DECO brooch with ruby and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.9 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI detailed description the brooch is 7.0 cm wide and 1.3 cm high weight 5.9 grams set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.00 carats, Round cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 6.50 carats, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond pin brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting in the form of a horse.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,000Sale Price|20% Off
Carrera Y Carrera Brooch Pin Leda and the Swan diamond ruby 18k Yellow gold
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a Carrera y Carrera "Leda and the Swan" brooch with many white VS diamonds, rubies, and the most incredible detail I've seen on any brooch before!
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
.2 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Textured Duck Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1980's hand textured duck brooch in 18k yellow gold. Beautiful detailed texturing.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon rubies throughout the wings, with a row of 10 square cut sapphires running through the centre of the body and 28...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Peacock Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This antique brooch presents a peacock motif, predominantly adorned with shimmering rose cut diamonds alongside pinky...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold 0.60 Round Vivid Red Ruby Detailed Bee Insect Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Vivid & Brilliant Red Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.50 G...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Blue Sapphire Bee Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold deep intense blue sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee has 39 invisibly set square cut blue sapphires with an approximate total weight of 4...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage insect brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been crafted in the form of a three dimensional insect.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Pearl Emerald Diamond & Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are amazed by the unique use of gemstones to create this vintage beauty!! Brooch Details Material: 18K White Gold Brooch Length: 1 Inch Brooch Width: 1 1/2 Inches Weight: 9.1 Gra...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful late 19th century Victorian ruby and diamond scroll or swirl brooch set in silver topped 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Opal, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, hallmarked 1967
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising brooch depicts a lively bouquet of flowers. Master craftsmanship is on display in the flowers and leaves of the piece crafted from iridescent opals. Are 0.10 carat r...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Gold Flower Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.60 carat and Round cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 0.65 carat. Ci...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
.6 Carat Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Emerald and ruby yellow gold poodle brooch. 2 round emerald eyes approximately .6cts with a round cabochon red ruby mouth. 18k yellow gold. 2 round green emeralds, approx. ....
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Cat Brooch with Rock Crystal Head, Amazonite Body, and Ruby Eyes
Located in Greenwich, CT
The brooch is modeled as a stylized cat, with the body formed from a amazonite oval cabochon of medium blue-green saturation, providing a vivid and colorful body. The face is formed ...
Amazonite, Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1970s Ruby Eyed Dog Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Dog Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1970s Introducing our exquisite 18ct Yellow Gold Dog Brooch from the 1970s, a stunning piece that captures the essence of craftsmans...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cat Brooch w Ruby Eyes and Chalcedony - VHK#1050
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cat Brooch with Ruby Eyes and Chalcedony - VHK#1050 Item Details Year: 1950s Metal Type: 18K Gold[Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.92 grams *Eyes a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio Brooch Bird Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Circa 1960
By Mellerio
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO Bird Brooch in 18 carat yellow Gold, the Eye setting a Ruby circa 1960. Small bird in profile on a branch, the body finely chiseled in imitation of the plumage, the twisted ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.80x5.20x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "52 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 326 Fancy Diamonds 3.00 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 32.32 GM (WOIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.40x2.00x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 8.55 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Je...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Riding Crop Brooch Circa 1900-10
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A beautiful pre 1917, Russian made riding crop brooch set with rose cut diamonds and synthetic rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Elephant Brooch and Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.4 grams Year: 1980s Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1.5 x 1 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
A 1941 yellow sapphire, ruby, and diamond brooch designed as a naturalist floral spray, the central flower enhanced by calf's-head-cut yellow sapphire petals, accented by square-cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
An 18k Gold Cartier Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold brooch featuring a basket with four adorable baby birds, the eyes are set with ruby, sapphire, emerald and diamond signed and numbered: Cartier London and Cartier, L607 w...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k White Gold 1ctw Ruby & Diamond w/ Pearl Milgrain Work Crown Tiara Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - 0.40ctw (approx.) (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Stem Set - White Color - 3.1mm each ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Estate Craig Drake 18K Gold Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Fish Brooch - VHK#982
By Craig Drake
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Craig Drake 18K Gold Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Fish Brooch - VHK#982 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 22.4 grams 12ct total weight...
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold, 1980s Ruby & Diamond Bumble Bee Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
The bee's head is finished with two captivating ruby eyes, adding a pop of colour and a unique character to this stunning brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.