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
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. This beautiful Herbert Rosenthal diamond and pearl bee pin brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby 14 Carat White and Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in London, GB
This charming brooch is inlaid with 19 round brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set inside the bug's body, totaling to an approximate weight of 2.00 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$552Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage style rose cut Diamond garnet Sterling silver Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Garnet Diamond brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterling silver with 18K Gold Plating over...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
14k 585 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bee Shape Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Brooch Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 4.0 Grams 1: Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Carat Weight: 1.2 Ct. (19 Pcs) Primary Stone Cut: ...
Sapphire, 14k 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. This incredible vintage Retro pink sapphire and diamond bee pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Bee Brooch 14K Gold & Silver Diamond Emerald Cats Eye Quartz
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: Antique Victorian Bee Brooch Gold & Silver Diamond Emerald Quartz Insect Pin Description: Antique Victorian insect-motif brooch designed as a bee, crafted in silver and gold ...
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Opal Diamond Ruby Antique Style Little Bee Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Opal, Diamond, and Ruby antique-style bee brooch is a charming celebration of artistry and symbolism.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Antique Victorian 3.11 Carat Diamond Synthetic Ruby 15k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.11 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 15 karat yellow gold, silver set bee brooch - boxed; part of our antique jewellery collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bee Brooch Pin Golden Pearl Yellow Sapphire Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bee brooch features a golden pearl of 17.5mm diameter.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphir...
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...
Bee Brooch Pin Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Pink Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This bee brooch features a splendid Tahitian pearl of 15.5mm diameter.
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond...
Antique 19th Century Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee Insect Animal Brooch Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Bee Brooch in Silver and Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
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
Vintage Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch, 1.00tcw Hand set Diamonds, enhancing the Wings and Body and featuring a Tahitian South Sea Pearl.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
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
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
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Diamond Detailed Bee Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Cabochon Custom Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 5.4x8mm & 12.7x9.7mm (approx.) (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pav...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bee Brooch with Square Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, Ruby Eyes in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee has 67 invisibly set square cut natural yellow sapphires with an approximate total weight of 8.71 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Bee Insect Bug Brooch Pins Retro Italy Life Size
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous pair of Bee Brooch Pins in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise bodies and Diamond Set Eyes.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Bee Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Yellow Sapphire Onyx and Diamond Art Deco-Style Bee Brooch features a stunning yellow sapphire as the body of the bee, with intricate French cut onyx that create a bold contrast.
Yellow Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bee Brooch Pin Heart Shape Blue Sapphire Diamonds Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bee brooch features a fine, large South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire,...
18 K yellow Gold bee brooch golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Emerald Ruby
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful Bumble Bee brooch, set with 22 white brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.30 ct , G color, vs clarity, 25 black Diamonds weighing 0.53 ct, 31 Rubies weighing 0.92 ct and 2 b...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 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
This is certainly one of the better Rosenthal Bee brooches I have sold over the years, at an impressive one inch wingspan, I would consider it a medium size brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 K white Gold bee brooch South Sea Pearl Diamond Rubyfancy Sapphire Tsavorite
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful Bumble Bee brooch, set with 23 white brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.0.26 ct , G color, vs clarity, 2 Ruby cabochons eyes weighing 0.15 ct, 15 blue Sapphires weighing 0....
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat
Located in Bangkok, TH
For all Bee lovers, you are staring at a South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire 10.96 carats, Diamond 3.44 carats with Cabuchon Ruby 0.22 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Wi...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold .51ctw Sapphire Diamond Petite Open Work Bee Fly Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Can be worn as a pin or pendant! --Stone(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Blue Color - 0.50ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Herbert Rosenthal Rudy and Diamond Bee
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite bee brooch from legendary designer Herbert Rosenthal features 18 karat yellow gold craftsmanship.
Diamond
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
South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Bumble Bee pin, set with approximately 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 15mm White South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18k white gold; pin measures ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White 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.
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.
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Vintage Bee Brooch with Old European Diamond Wings in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Celebrate the beauty of nature and timeless elegance with this stunning diamond brooch. Expertly crafted in a charming bee motif, this piece combines 14 karat white and yellow gold t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning brooch is set with twenty marvellous rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Large Vintage 14k TT Gold 3.0ctw Round Diamond Covered Fly Bee Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features a large and nicely detailed fly/bee insect design that is drenched with fine diamonds totaling approximately 3 carats in weight.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Herbert Rosenthal Emerald and Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Bethesda, MD
A stunning vintage bee brooch by Herbert Rosenthal, crafted in 18kt yellow gold with exquisite gemstone detailing.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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
Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal showcases masterful craftsmanship in 18 karat gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bees Diamond and Red Stone Gold Pins
Located in Geneva, CH
Stylized Bees Diamond baguette cut and Red Stone on yellow Gold Pins. Circa 1970. Size: 0.59 x 0.59 inch (1.50 x 1.50 centimeters).
Diamond, Gold
Set of 2 Bee Brooches Pin Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Blue Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
A Set of two Bee Pin / Pendant (optional) Brilliant colors of Emerald and Blue Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold approx 4.0 gram each pin Size: approx 22 x22 mm One Brooch is Green Emerald a...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,181Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bee Pin
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow and white gold diamond "Bee" pin, containing 60 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.60cts and 2 round ruby eyes weighing .10pts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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
14K Yellow Gold and Pave Diamond Bee Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 20 Round cut= 0.20cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Weight: 2.73 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Enamel Gold Plique-a-jour Bee Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an adorable 18k yellow and white gold enamel plique-a-jour bee pin. The pin is adorned with round cut diamond and ruby accents. The pin measures 52mm by 72mm and weighs 34 gr...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
Hammerman Brothers 1.00ct Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Bee Pin
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
The charming bee motif is elegantly accented by approximately 1.00 carat total weight of brilliant round cut diamonds, adding exceptional sparkle and dimension to the piece.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Silver, Rose Gold & Cat's Eye Quartz Bee Brooch - France - Circa 1870's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique French silver topped 18K rose gold bee brooch (possibly by Alphonse Auger - Place des Victoires, Paris) - featuring exceptional Cat's Eye Quartz round and oval cabochons for ...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
Rudi Cherny Circa 1970 Blue Enamel Bumble Bee Brooch in 18K Gold with Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This adorable little buzzer by Rudi Cherny is in 18 karat gold with blue enamel, a spiky ruff-like thorax, ruby eyes, and a tiny diamond, just for fun, on his little snout. (Or what...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin. This gorgeous vintage Herbert Rosenthal diamond bee pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and white g...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin. This gorgeous vintage Herbert Rosenthal diamond bee pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and white g...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.06ct natural diamonds 3D Still Life Honey Bee 14kt Gold 12565
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
0.06ct natural diamonds bee pin g-color vs-2 clarity 14kt yellow gold 4.9 grams 20 x 20mm
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$44,500 / set
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding timeless charm, this trio of pins from French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels takes the form of whimsical bees. Encrusted with glittering white diamonds, two pins feature vivi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Eyes Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Herbert Rosenthal Gender: Women's Metal Type: 18K White Gold & Yellow Gold Length: 0.75 inches Weight: 6.28 grams Handmade HERBERT ROSENTHAL 18K white & yellow g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18k Gold, Silver, Diamond, Sapphire & Pearl Insect/Bee Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French figural stickpin. In 18 karat yellow gold and silver. In the form of an insect with antenna and wings. With diamonds to the head and wings, a bezel-set pink...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold 2.77ct Diamond Emerald Large Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Herbert Rosenthal Metal Type: 18K White Gold & Yellow Gold Length: 1.25 inches Weight: 11.13 grams Handmade HERBERT ROSENTHAL 18K white & yellow gold, diamond and...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.80 cttw Sapphire And Diamond Bee Pin In 18k Yellow Gold & Enamel Wings
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of 18k yellow gold and weighs 3.10 DWT (approx. 4.82 grams). It contains 15 round G color, SI clarity diamonds weighing 0.50 CTTW and 4 round blue sapphires weighing...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.