Antique Two Tone Enamel & Diamond Butterfly Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique enamel and diamond butterfly pin is made of 18K yellow and rose gold.
Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Two Tone Enamel & Diamond Butterfly Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique enamel and diamond butterfly pin is made of 18K yellow and rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Platinum Natural Diamond Butterfly Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Platinum Natural Diamond Butterfly Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold & platinum Weight: 4.34 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.12 CTW F-G VS natural round...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Large Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Butterfly Pin in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Butterfly Pin in 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Pin features wings made of Natural Sapphires in Oval and Pear shapes ranging in color from Blue to P...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful butterfly pin features an intricate pattern of pavé-set diamonds and cabochon sapphires, creating a stunning contrast against its white gold setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Butterfly Pin w/ Moving Wing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This magnificent 18K white gold butterfly pin is entirely set with brilliant round and baguette-cut diamonds, featuring articulated top wings that allow them to gently flutter with m...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and Platinum Yellow Diamond Butterfly Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. butterfly pin in 18K yellow gold and platinum with white and yellow diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Cts 3.89 and Diamond Butterfly Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This enchanting pin features three heart-shaped pink sapphires totaling 3.89 carats, each one glowing with romantic warmth. All set in 18k yellow gold. Sourced from Sri Lanka, pin...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Retro Two Tone Gold 1 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Pin by Lindenman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro two tone gold butterfly pin by Lindenman, set with 46 natural round brilliant colorless diamonds weighing approximately 1 carat in total.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$15,980Sale Price|43% Off
Butterfly Pin with White and Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous yellow and white diamond butterfly pin, set in platinum and 18kt yellow gold, is a super way to add sparkle to your outfit.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Opal Onyx Gold Butterfly Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 14k yellow gold butterfly pin. The pin features diamond, opal and onyx accents.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting a stunning and highly collectible butterfly brooch designed by the legendary Mario ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.11 CTTW Diamond Butterfly Milgrain Pin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin weighs 9.6 DWT (approx. 14.93 grams). It contains 97 round G color and VS clarity diamonds weighing 1.11 CTTW. Dimensions: 1.5" X 1.5".
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Butterfly Pin
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in gold, this exquisite piece features intricately designed wings adorned with sparkling diamonds. The body showcases an aged turquoise stone, adding a pop of color. Two ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Multi-Color Diamond Butterfly Insect Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This captivating butterfly pin is adorned with a kaleidoscope of pavé-set diamonds in varying shades of pink, yellow, and white, creating a vibrant and multi-colored effect.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Butterfly Shape Diamonds 18K White Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This sweet butterfly brooch features a 18k two tone gold. The butterfly features 44 round cut diamonds all bead set throughout the wings and body. Butterflies were hugely important a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Gold Silver Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large antique butterfly brooch, set in 18k gold and silver, adorned with rose cut diamonds, rubies and a pearl. Brooch measures 50mm x 58mm. Weight - 24.8 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Butterfly Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vibrant butterfly pin is crafted in yellow gold and features wings with a brilliant pattern of pavé-set diamonds and richly hued blue sapphires, centered by a bright green emera...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1890s The brooch is finely modeled as a butterfly. It is handcrafted in silver-topped 18K gold and is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, sapphires and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century Butterfly 5.00 carats Diamond 18K Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This butterfly brooch is beautifully crafted in 18K blackened gold, creating a dramatic contrast against a dazzling field of natural brilliant-cut diamonds. The openwork webbed wing ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Diamond, Pearl & Emerald 18K Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted in solid 18K yellow and white gold, the brooch is richly detailed, with a beautiful finish and a graceful design that brings the butterfly to life. The wings are set wit...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Opals and Diamond 2-Tone Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Opals and Diamond Butterfly Vintage Brooch Pin. Securely Hand set with Opals, weighing approx. 5tcw and accented with Diamonds, approx. 2.00tcw.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Butterfly Pin/Pendant with Fine Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in Aspen, CO
A large and well made butterfly brooch/pendant possessing approximately 57 fine white brilliant cut diamonds, 10 bright blue natural sapphires, 16 vivid red natural rubies and 10 nat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Signed 14k Gold & Diamond Butterfly Pea Flower Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed gold and diamond brooch. With two finely modeled Butterfly Pea flowers (Centrosema Virginianum) in 14k yellow gold. The butterfly pea flower is known for its uniq...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Butterfly Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Butterfly Pin. This incredible Georgian diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, and pearl butterfly pin is crafted ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1996 Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Pave Butterfly Pin Brooch 9.7g 1.5"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your collection with this stunning Tiffany & Co. butterfly brooch. Crafted from platinum and encrusted with dazzling white diamonds, this piece exudes refined elegance. The i...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold, Opal, Pearl & Diamond Figural Dragonfly / Butterfly Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine butterfly pin. In 18 karat yellow gold with a 14k pin stem.
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold
Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite piece features colorful sapphires and diamonds, adding elegance and sparkle to your look. A true work of art, this brooch features superb gems totaling 5.5 carats, car...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin - 14k Round Brilliant .26ctw Spring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats: .26ctw Style: Brooch Fasteni...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Cluster Brooch 14k Round .25ctw Pollinator Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .25ctw Style: Cluster Theme:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant .22ctw Pollinator Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .22ctw Theme: Butterfly, Pol...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Large Vintage Gold Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
Yellow and white gold large hand crafted butterfly brooch/pendant possessing approximately 57 fine white brilliant cut diamonds, 10 bright blue natural sapphires, 16 vivid red natura...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Ruby Butterfly Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Ruby Butterfly Pin. This incredible Victorian rose cut diamond, ruby, and sapphire butterfly pin is crafted in 1...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$15,998Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 20k Gold 6.30ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Butterfly Folding Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Butterfly 20k Solid Yellow Gold, Chain 12K Solid Yellow Gold, Pin 18k Gold w/ Metal Pin Weight: 17.27 Grams Overall Width: 44.9mm (1.7") Overall Height: 26.2mm (1") Backin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Solid Gold Pearl Yellow & White Diamond Mosaic Moth Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Oval Shape - White Color - 14.4x12.5mm (approx.) (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Deep Yellow Diamonds Numero...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Diamond Sapphire MOP Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A hand crafted pin done in 18K yellow gold inlaid with lapis and mother of pearl and set with .75cttw in G-I color Vs2-SI1 Camry diamonds as well as .38cttw in natural sapphires. D...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Large Vintage Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
Yellow and white gold large hand crafted butterfly brooch/pendant possessing approximately 57 fine white brilliant cut diamonds, 10 bright blue natural sapphires, 16 vivid red natura...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gold Colorful Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.10ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bez...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Multi-color Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Experience vibrant beauty with this whimsical butterfly brooch adorned with a stunning array of multi-color sapphires, and dazzling diamonds. A true work of art, this brooch features...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Pave & Diamonds Butterfly Rose Gold Statement Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold "60 White Diamonds 0.55 CT 90 Fancy Diamonds 2.45 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.06 CT 194 Pink Sapphire 5.66 CT 1 Tourmaline 1.28 CT 18KR 18.73 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Prec...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$14,265Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $31, 700 18KT Gold Fancy Glittering Butterfly Diamond Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Original 18KT Gold Large Butterfly Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant. Stones are Very Clean and Extremely Fine!!!
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18k Yellow and White Gold Butterfly Pin/Pendant w/Ruby & Diamond
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous contemporary ruby butterfly and diamond pin or pendant made with both 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Pearl Brooch Pin Butterfly Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold 7.3g
By Mikimoto
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your collection with this exquisite Mikimoto brooch. Crafted from 18k white gold, it features a bead-cut pearl at its center. The elegant design is adorned with vibrant rubie...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Butterfly Brooch Pin 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Channel Set Statement
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite brooch features a butterfly design adorned with vibrant rubies, emeralds and diamonds. The wings are intricately set with alternating rows of green, red, and white sto...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,076Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold 1.6ct Diamond En Tremblant Detailed Milgrain Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
The brooch features an amazingly detailed open work butterfly design adorned with delicate milgrain etching and is set with very fine quality diamonds throughout.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Amethyst Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the elegance and charm of this 18K white gold butterfly brooch, where sophistication meets whimsical allure. Each wing glimmers with a tapestry of diamonds, rubie...
Sapphire, Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire & White Diamond Pave Butterfly 18 Karat White Gold Brooch Pin
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite butterfly brooch captivates with its intricate design and vibrant colors. Crafted in white gold, it showcases a stunning array of blue sapphires and white diamonds, m...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Pearl Gemstone Silver Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Crafted of silver and 18k yellow gold, set with a symmetrical pattern of diamonds, sapphires and rubies and anchored in the center by a pearl. Approximately 1 carat of diamonds, plus...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch/Pin #23323
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch/Pin- This striking butterfly pin is crafted in rich 14K yellow and rose gold, showcasing beautiful dimensional w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Ruby Cluster Earrings with Pin & Push on Butterfly in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of earrings set with round brilliant cut diamonds and round cut vivid red rubies. Set in 18 carat yellow gold with pin and push on butterfly fittings. 6 x round brilliant cut...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Butterfly Diamond Brooch Pin Ruby and Opal Center Stone in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Statement Butterfly Diamond Brooch Pin Ruby and Opal Center Stone in 925 Silver in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and butterfly , designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
Old European Butterfly brooch dating from ca. 18th century with 2 natural Rubies and 29 sparkling rose cut Diamonds set in Silver , 10K Rose and Green Gold. One Ruby is of old table...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Pair of 2 18K Gold Black & White Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Mother of Pearl - Custom Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - 4 White Colors & 4 Black Gray Colors w/ Amazing Greenish & Pinkish Overtones (24) Natural Genuin...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Gemstones Vintage Style Butterfly 14K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The butterfly shaped brooch is finely crafted in 14k oxidized yellow gold. The brooch is embellished with an asscher cut vibrant green emerald for the body. Decorated with diamonds, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 20 Ct Burma Ruby & 10 Ct Diamond Butterfly 18 Kt White Gold Pin/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Burma Ruby and Diamond Brooch , Vintage Natural 20 Ct Burma Ruby & 10 Ct Diamond Butterfly 18 Kt White Gold Pin Vintage Beautiful color of Burma ruby This Gorgeous Pin is made out ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,850Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $19, 700 18KT Gold Fancy Butterfly Rubelite Diamond Sapphire Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Original 18KT Gold Large Butterfly Diamond Rubelite Sapphire Brooch Pin Pendant.
Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond, Tsavorite and Rose Quartz Lizard Brooch Pin in 18K Rose and White Gold
Located in BILBAO, ES
A highly decorative and collectible contemporary jewel combining fine craftsmanship, color, and sculptural design. - Type: Brooch / Pin - Year: 2008 - Metal: 18K Rose Gold and White...
Diamond, Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold
Unavailable|$10,000
18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Pin
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pink Sapphire Butterfly Pin. Dazzling pink sapphire and diamond butterfly pin set in 18kt white gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White 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.