$3,450 / item
18K Rose Gold Diamonds Bee Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Fancy Diamonds 0.25CT 1 Pink Sapphire 0.55 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.21 CT 18K Rose Gold 2.56 GM Sapphire’s are celestial st...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18 K yellow Gold bee brooch golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Emerald Ruby
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The body consists of a ca 15mm golden South SeaPearl. The brooch is made in 18 K yellow Gold and measures approx. 32 mm x 34 mm and weighs 16.60 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K white Gold bee brooch South Sea Pearl Diamond Rubyfancy Sapphire Tsavorite
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The body consists of a ca 16mm white South SeaPearl. The brooch is made in 18 K white Gold and measures approx. 32 mm x 34 mm and weighs 15.35 grams.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Bee brooch. This 18 ct yellow gold beauty is most likely crafted in the Aesthetic period (1880-1901) during queen Victorias reign.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sabbadini Diamond & Ruby 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Sabbadini Diamond & Ruby 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch is a luxurious and elegant piece of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 1 Mandarin Garnet 0.74 CT 24 Pink Sapphires 0.29 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.23 CT 18K Rose Gold 2.49 GM Sapphire’s...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sabbadini Diamond & Emerald 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Sabbadini Diamond & Emerald 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch is a luxurious and elegant piece of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A charming and finely crafted vintage bee brooch, rendered in rich 18K yellow gold with delightful attention to detail.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Bee Brooch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 1 Pink Sapphire 0.55 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.21 CT 18K Rose Gold 2.56 GM Sapphire’s a...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 11.7 grams Gemstone: Diamond 2.50 cttw - approximately - stones in mounting Ruby 0.08 cttw Dimensions: 26.5mm x 33.1 mm 15.4 mm Period: 1960's
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A charming and finely crafted vintage bee brooch, masterfully made in Italy in solid 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Mixed Colored Diamond and Rubelite Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Mixed Colored Diamond and Rubelite Brooch 42 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.32 CT 1 Rubellite - 5.43 CT 2 Rubies - 0.03 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.59 GM Look at the b...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Gold and Diamond Iconic Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Herbert Rosenthal Iconic 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch, measuring 5/8 x 3/4 inch and set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1/4 carat and further set with Ruby Eyes.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bee Pin Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bee Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bee Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Cartier bee-shaped pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with black enamel and a brilliant-cut round diamond. Made in France circa 1990s. Measurements: 0.62" (...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Emerald and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful handcrafted emerald and diamond bee brooch in 18 karat white and yellow gold. The bee’s thorax is composed of a rubover-set oval emerald within a halo of grain-set roun...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Peridot White Diamonds Black Diamonds Unisex Brooch Bee Pin
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details : Rossella Ugolini bee pin brooch handcrafted in 18k yellow gold white diamonds, black diamonds and round cut green peridot.
Black Diamond, Peridot, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k White Gold Bee Brooch with 1.45ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds, New
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold brooch in the shape of a bee set with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.45ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description A brooch in the shape of a bee the brooch is approximat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bee Pendant/Brooch
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable 18 karat yellow gold and diamond "bee" pendant/brooch. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this summery brooch/pendant is designed as a stylised bee with the wings made of fin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Brooch 18K Large Size ~2.15ctw
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Fairfield, CT
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Brooch 18K Large Size ~2.15ctw This Herbert Rosenthal brooch is designed as a finely detailed bee, made in textured 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Iconic Yellow Gold and Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch, measuring 1 inch from Wing tip to tip 3/4 inch in length and weighing 6.4 Grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite bee brooch features 18kt yellow gold craftsmanship by renowned designer Herbert Rosenthal. Adorned with 16 diamonds totaling 0.75 carats and striking ruby eyes, this v...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian 18K Gold Bee Brooch with Baroque Pearl, Diamonds (0.28 Ct) and Ruby Eyes
Located in Miami, FL
A delightful Italian figural bee brooch, exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and brought to life with luminous gemstones.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Tsavorite and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Why We Love It Lively tsavorite garnets create brilliant color and depth Diamond wings add an elegant, airy shimmer Ruby eyes and detailed goldwork give the bee lifelike charm A joy...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Opal Diamond Ruby Antique Style Honey Bee 18K Yellow White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A diamond bee brooch, in the form of a bumble bee in flight, the delicately flying wings, domed body and stretched legs encrusted with two opal on its body, round cut diamonds, with ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond .74 Carat Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A lovely designed 18 karat yellow and white gold bee brooch. The bee is crafted in a high polished yellow gold. The white gold wings are set with round brilliant diamonds. The setti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Turquoise Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
This luxurious brooch is adorned with turquoise matrix, sapphire eyes and round rubies and sapphires on each wing along with a band of round single cut diamonds, creating a captivati...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deep Intense 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
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Why We Love It • Lively yellow sapphires create brilliant color and depth • Diamond wings add an elegant, airy shimmer • Ruby eyes and detailed goldwork give the bee lifelike charm ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Why We Love It • Vivid pink sapphires create radiant color and depth • Diamond wings add an elegant, airy shimmer • Ruby eyes and detailed goldwork give the bee lifelike charm • A j...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Yellow Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Bee Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Width: 43 mm.
Yellow Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal HR 18k Gold Diamond Bee Pin Brooch Ruby Eyes 11.4g 1" Large
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Northbrook, IL
Crafted from 18k yellow and white gold, it features a detailed design resembling a bee.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin, Retro Style, 0.50ctw, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin. Very pretty white and yellow gold with pave-set round diamonds on the body.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Gold Gem set Figural Bee Brooch with Pearl and Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
A delightfully imaginative vintage figural bee brooch, masterfully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a distinctly European sensibility, likely Italian, circa 1950s–1960s.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Tahitian Pearl Blue Enamel and Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Awesome Tahitian Pearl, Blue Enamel and Diamond Bumble Bee Brooch Pendant. Hand set with a 10.50mm Tahitian Pearl with Blue Enamel and Hand set Sparkling .23tcw Diamonds, enh...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful sapphire and diamond bee brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Lexington, KY
The piece is solid 18K yellow gold with two small inset ruby eyes. 18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch 18k yellow gold .05 carat ruby(each) Herbert ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Gold Bee Brooch with Fancy Diamond Accents, 15.8 g Gold
Located in Firenze, FI
An exquisite Italian-made bee brooch crafted in yellow gold, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and refined detailing. The brooch features a sculptural bee motif, with delicately c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx with Emerald Eyes Brooch Pin. Hand set with 0.30tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, Black Onyx and Green Emeralds in eyes. Hand crafted in...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Coral & Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k gold bee brooch, by Rosenthal - one of the best of the 1970's - is a hard-to-find coral example.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Yellow Gold and Gem Set Iconic Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch by the Iconic Jeweler Herbert Rosenthal, measuring 3/4 inches in length and 1 inch from wing tip to tip, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds,...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct. & Diamond 0.49Ct
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This little bee is beautifully set with round brilliant diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 Natural White Diamond with Kunzite stone Bee Pin/Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Kunzite Brooch Total Item Weight: 20.6 Grams Metals and Materials: 18k Gold Dimensions: Length: 43.0 mm X Width: 48.0 mm X Height: 16.0 mm Sizable: No 1: Primary Stone: ...
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold
Giovane Italy 18KT Gold, 4.27 Carat Emeralds and 1.53 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The house of Giovane has forged its name with exquisite jewelry made in one of Italy’s oldest and most esteemed workshops. This adorable bee brooch is the perfect example of their wh...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Two Elegant & Finely detailed vintage Bumble Bee pins, each set with approximately 0.3747ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 14.2mm Gold South Sea Pearl and two Rub...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Emerald and Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.79 carats with Emerald 0.31 carat and Diamond 0.43 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.2 cm Length: 2.8 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store wa...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Citrine White Diamonds Black Diamonds Man Bee Pin
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details : Rossella Ugolini bee pin brooch handcrafted in 18k yellow gold white diamonds, black diamonds and round cut yellow citrine.
Citrine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond with Ruby Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.34 carat with Ruby 0.01 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 5.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The Buccellati bee brooch is an exquisite example of the brand's signature craftsmanship and attention to detail. The body of the bee is hand-engraved with a delicate textured finish...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The brooch is intricately set with square cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds. The wings are set with sugarloaf cabochon ame...
Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Gem Stones and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The bee's wings are set with round brilliant diamonds and cabochon rubies. The body is set with a 12 x 8.5 mm South Sea Pearl ...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...
1970s 18kt Gold Bee Brooch Pendant Diamond Ruby Opal Rock Crystal Tourmaline
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing a stunning Bee Brooch/Pendant, meticulously crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
18KT Gold Bee Brooch with Diamond .94 Carat Ruby 1.67 Carat and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This lovely brooch is beautifully designed with a body of invisibly set rubies and a South Sea pearl.
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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.