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
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
$39,750
W 2.29 in L 1.93 in
Webb Turquoise, diamond and ruby swan brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Webb Turquoise, diamond and ruby swan brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum The brooch features a swan set with cabochon cut turquoise body, and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Ruby Birds Brooch, 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Roma, RM
A refined and highly collectible bird brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, created during the 1960s, a decade widely regarded as one of the Maison’s most inspired periods for whimsical and ...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid Century Natural Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Signature Piece Large, impressive, colourful signature piece of the 50’s skilfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold in a marvellous composition of fine gemstones forming an uniq...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
French, 1900s, Turquoise Enamelled Flower Natural Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This antique brooch of oval shape represents 4 flowers of pansies whose petals are enamelled turquoise. In the center is a half natural pearl in close...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
CARTIER Cabochon Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Parrot Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A playful nod to Cartier’s iconic menagerie, this vibrant Parrot comes alive in glowing turquoise cabochons, diamond-set platinum feathers, and richly textured 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Vintage 18kt Gold Turquoise Brooch Pin, Italy, Circa 1980s
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold turquoise Pin
Turquoise, 18k Gold
$3,500
W 1.46 in D 0.75 in L 1.39 in
Turquoise Textured Gold Leaf Floral Flower Circle Swirl Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Italian three dimensional 18k yellow gold brooch pendant featuring a prong set turquoise center section amongst swirling leaves.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Sterle Paris Sapphire Diamond Turquoise Flower Brooch, 1950s
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular and highly collectible 1950s brooch by Pierre Sterlé designed as flower in full bloom and featuring round blue sapphires, cabochon turquoise and round brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Schlumberger Studios Yellow Gold and Turquoise Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic brooch designed by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., is a quintessential design with gold twisted rope into a stylized heart motif. Set with four cabochon cut turquoise me...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Turquoise Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An 18kt hammered yellow gold, agate and turquoise brooch pin. This piece is finished beautifully with cabochon cut turquoise pieces and a large cabochon agate in the centre, surround...
Agate, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Turquoise Spider Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage turquoise spider brooch pin in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1960. A perfect addition to any black jacket this beautiful realistically modelled brooch is in the form of a sp...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 7.00ct Amethyst, Turquoise and Ruby Duck brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This whimsical duck brooch was crafted in the 1970s. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the duck centres around a large 7.00 carat cabochon amethyst. The vibrant purple gem forms the body...
Amethyst, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turn of the Century, Aquamarine, Turquoise & Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming brooch pin has been crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and silver and then set with diamonds, turquoise and a single aquamarine. The 'starburst' or 'shining sun' type pi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,729
H 0.65 in W 1.02 in L 1.06 in
English Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive multi-gem vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold bezel settings.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bird Nest Eggs 20ct Turquoise 18kt Brooch High Intricate
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Nesting Birds Niche Statement Pin .50ct Natural Diamonds Rounds, full cut. G--color Vs-2 clarity. 20ct of natural turquoise 16 x 12mm 18kt yellow gold 38.6 grams. ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Brooch, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
An antique turquoise and diamond brooch dating from around the turn of the twentieth century and featuring a romantic heart motif. Set in platinum-accented 18 carat yellow gold, thi...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
$14,754
H 3.27 in W 0.59 in Dm 0.12 in L 0.87 in
Turquoise Moonstones Diamonds Gold Brooch Minimalism Unisex Jewelry Mens Gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold brooch with Turquoise, Moonstones and Diamonds turquoise origin - Armenia moonstones origin - Burma turquoise cabochon measurements - 0.59 х 0.87 in / 15 х 22 mm centr...
Diamond, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
René Boivin Ruby, Diamond and Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Clip
By René Boivin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A rare ruby, diamond and turquoise 18K gold butterfly brooch clip by René Boivin, French, 1957 This is a beautiful and sought after butterfly clip brooch by René Boivin.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
Turquoise Oval Earrings with Diamonds in 18k gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Torquoise Oval Earrings with Diamonds in 18k gold Total Weight 19,61 gr Diamonds 3,39 ct Turquoise 36,34 ct Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that sear...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,980
H 2.3 in W 1.4 in
European Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Turquoise & Diamond Paisley Style Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- (48) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 4.25ctw (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Pro...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,036
H 0.36 in W 1.26 in L 1.26 in
Vintage Italian 8.25ct Dyed Quartz, Turquoise and Ruby Yellow Gold Rabbit Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Italian 1980s 8.25 carat dyed quartz, 0.15 carat turquoise and 0.08 carat ruby, 18k yellow gold rabbit brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery a...
Quartz, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Multigem Butterfly Brooch Statement Insect Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1950s MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Turquoise, Diamond WEIGHT: 18.5 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 2 ¼” x 1 ¾” (5.7 x 4.2 cm) HALLMARKS: 18K ITEM DETAILS: A vibrant butterfly pin brooc...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
This wonderful floral brooch is beautifully set with 45 round brilliant and swiss cut diamonds of different sizes, all mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, totalling to an approximate we...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$29,950
W 2.36 in D 0.71 in L 2.64 in
ANDREW GRIMA 1963 London Turquoises Massive Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Andrew Grima
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural gems-set brooch designed by Andrew Grima. This is a fabulous brooch created in London by the acclaimed designer-goldsmith Andrew Grima, back in the 1963. The extremely ...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Clip Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold and silver. Sumptuous antique clip, it is decorated in the center of an important cabochon of natural turquoise retained with claws and surrounded by a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...
$14,500
H 0.75 in W 2.5 in L 2.75 in
Dramatic Mid-20th Century Gold Turquoise & Diamond Brooch/Pendant 2 3/4 Inches
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This well crafted, large, and dramatic, American made 18K yellow gold, diamond and turquoise brooch/pendant measures a full 2 3/4 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Turquoise Pendant Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and colorful vintage pin crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing a vibrant arrangement of 8 richly hued cabochon rubies and 2 bright blue turquoise stones. The total gemstone w...
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Modern Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Vintage Helios Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Helios Brooch Pin. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold.
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Micromosaic Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1800-1825
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Note: The antique box in the photo is for display purposes only and is not included with the brooch. Materials: Turquoise, Ruby, 18k gold.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Multi-Gem Floral Brooch - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Add a vibrant and sophisticated touch to your jewelry collection with this exquisite floral brooch. Crafted in 18K white gold, it features an elegant composition of stylized flowers ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Pink and Blue Sapphire and Turquoise Rooster Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A striking work of artistry, this vintage-inspired rooster brooch is a captivating fusion of vibrant gemstones and exquisite craftsmanship. Sculpted in 18 karat yellow gold, the broo...
Sapphire, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
$3,000
H 0.3 in W 1.8 in L 2.67 in
Vintage H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Blooming Tree Brooch
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This vintage H. Stern brooch is a beautifully expressive designer piece, combining the prestige of a celebrated maker with the vivid charm of a blooming tree motif set with ruby, eme...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,687
W 1.25 in L 2 in
Detailed 3D Parrot Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby and Turquoise Stones
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bursting with color and personality, this charming 3D parrot brooch captures the vibrant spirit of tropical elegance. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, the brooch features a vivid ena...
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K Gold Donkey Cart Brooch with Pearls & Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating miniature work of sculptural jewelry, this finely crafted 18K yellow gold figural brooch depicts a richly detailed donkey drawing an ornate openwork cart, executed with...
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$9,797
W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Contemporary Natural Turquoise, Sardinian Red Coral Diamond 18K Gold Bezel Set
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Combining bold contemporary geometry with rare Mediterranean gemstones, this brooch is a true collector's masterpiece. Technical Details Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Metal:...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl Star Turquoise Enamel Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
A granulated jewel of a brooch, set in 18kt soft toned gold, showcases a star of gleaming natural pearls on turquoise blue enamel. Layers and texture were created by the jeweler's ha...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.28 in L 1.76 in
French Yaeche Freres 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Turquoise Fur Clip
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1940s French Yaeche Freres 2 jovial parade band members in 18K 2-tone gold with diamond cabochon coral and turquoise, facet cut rubies and sapphire fur clip Approximate Weight:...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
CARTIER Retro 18k Yellow Gold, Amethyst & Turquoise Butterfly Pin 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Retro 18k Yellow Gold, Turquoise & Amethyst Butterfly Pin 1940s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pin. Truly a great piece at a gre...
Amethyst, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1965 Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Coral Rose Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 1965, is a timeless piece in the shape of a delicate rose. Hand-carved from coral, the rose measures approximately 5cm...
Turquoise, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,275
H 2.32 in W 2.32 in
Contemporary Natural Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Style: Byzantine / Maltese Heraldic Cross High Jewelry Design Special Feature: Convertible Design (Dual-use Brooch and Pendant Necklace) Metal:...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Platinum Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
Gold Platinum Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Leaf Pin. 18k yellow gold three leaf motif brooch, each leaf 22mm x 15mm, two all-ver set with prong set sapphire, the third set with turquo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18kt Gold Natural Turquoise Peacock Pin Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turquoise Pin Very Well Made 2.2 x 1 inch 18kt. yellow gold 11.8 Grams.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace This exquisite piece by Van Cleef & Arpels is a testament to the brand’s iconic craftsmanship and design...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bird set with cabochon-cut turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats) set in platinum; the eye and feathers are set with oval- and baguette cut-sapphires ...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid Century Tiffany & Co Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
During the mid 20th century it was undeniable that Tiffany and Company were one of the most luxurious jewellery companies in the world. This gorgeous stylised flower brooch pin dates...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian "Regard" Basket Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 18K gold cannetille basket brooch set across the top with a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k...
Pair of Van Cleef & Arpels "Ludo Briquette" Clip Brooches
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pair of 18K gold, diamond, and turquoise "Ludo Briquette" clip brooches by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris dates from the 1940s.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Rare Victorian Carved “Baby” Face Moonstone & Turquoise 18 KT Pin
Located in Vero Beach, FL
RARE Pin….. Antique Victorian Hand Carved “Baby” Face carved moonstone pin with Turquoise cabochons. The face is amazing… The pin tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold. C-clasp and pin. ...
Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Signed Sterlè Coral Child & Dog one off brooch
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Napoli, IT
Pierre Sterlè Paris Unlike others before it, the Pierre Sterle brand began its journey to prominence in the 1950s. He embraced Naturalism and went on to produce masterpieces that dem...
Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
3 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Circular Pin in 18 Kt Yellow Gold , Estate
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Circular Pin in 18 Kt Yellow Gold , Estate Vintage Circular pin with 7 marquise shape natural sleeping beauty Turquoise 18 karat yellow Gold weight...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,272Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
A rare Cartier Paris brooch modeled as a Native American chief’s head, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, sterling silver enamel, diamonds and turquoise. This Cartier Paris brooch is ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver...
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Porcelain Mythical Bar Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Gold Victorian Bar Pin with wonderful hand-painted porcelain Mythical Depictions on each end. They are surrounded by Turquoise. During the second half of the 19th century,...
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
$14,500
W 1.9 in L 2.5 in
Australian White Opal Turquoise Ruby Emerald Gold Egyptian-Style Carving Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece of art made of a natural piece of Australian white opal. It is hand carved depicting an Ancient Egyptian couple with strong detail and realism. The opal has great pla...
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,800
W 1.75 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Casbah Multi Gemstone and Diamond Peacock Brooch/Pendant 17 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 17 Karat Yellow Gold (stamped 18 k but tests 17 karat) Diamond Quantity: 57 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Cut and Single Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.72 CTW Diamond Clar...
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 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.
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets 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.