Retro 14k Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, 1980s, 0.20ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Graceful and full of vintage charm, this Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Butterfly Brooch is beautifully crafted in rich yellow gold with elegant openwork wings and finely detailed textu...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Darien, CT
Colorful and delightful, it's set with sapphires, rubies, rose-cut diamonds, and seed pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
David Webb Bird Brooch with Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Peacock Emerald, Sapphire Ruby Diamond Brooch A dazzling creation by the legendary David Webb, this Carved Peacock Brooch showcases the brand’s exceptional artistry and v...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$880Sale Price / item|50% Off
Blossom Flower 24.3ct Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Statement Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This bold 24.3 carat Ruby Sapphire and Diamond floral brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features a vivid emerald cabochon accented by pavé set round diamonds total...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Contemporary Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Parrot 18K Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Technical Details Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Haute Joaillerie Design: Figurative Parrot / Cockatoo Exotic Bird (Animalier) Dual Functionality: Convertible Brooch / Pendan...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,914Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald ruby and sapphire 1.20 ct. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Wolfers Freres Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Brooch, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This Wolfers Freres brooch from the 1950s has been crafted from 18 carat yellow gold set with grain set diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant and Brooch 18K Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant and Brooch Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies & Pink Sapphires
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies & Pink Sapphires 32 Diamonds - 0.78 CT 56 Green Garnets - 1.16 CT 1 Tourmaline - 7.48 CT 535 Rubies/Pink Sapphires - 9.97 C...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
14K Heavy Gold American Flag Brooch with Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Patriotic 14K white gold American flag brooch set with vibrant multi-gemstones, including approximately 0.70 carats of rubies, 0.33 carats of blue sapphires, and 0.17 carats of diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Heavy Gold American Flag Brooch with Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Patriotic 14K white gold American flag brooch set with vibrant multi-gemstones, including approximately 0.70 carats of rubies, 0.33 carats of blue sapphires, and 0.17 carats of diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,732Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Pearl Sapphires, Ruby, Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Rooster Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Pearl weight 5.60 grams Emeralds,sapphires and rubies weight 0.57 karat Diamonds weight 0.11 karat Brooch total weight 8.40 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow...
18K Two Tone Oversized Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This piece is truly stunning and completely handmade. This brooch contains approximately 250 round diamonds, 12 carats of oval cut rubies, 10 carats of oval cut blue sapphires, and a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An incredible mix of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and opals encrust this hand crafted butterfly brooch from the Victorian era.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Bird Brooch Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone-Covered Bird Brooch Features Approximately: 10.4 carats of emeralds 6 carats of sapphires 7.50 carats of rubies 2 carats of diamonds Appx 4 3/4" Lon...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl sits atop a basket set with round diamonds of top quality (7.42 carats, F/G-VVS). The flower design is complete with 18.83 carats of faceted blue sapphire, 10.11 carats of ...
White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
14K Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch / Pendant, featuring one centered bezel set old European cut diamond weighing approx. 0.25 carat, J-K color / SI1 clarity, further adorned ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Spider Brooch with 27.80ct Ruby, 5.50ct Sapphire, & Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Gemstone and diamond brooch composed of 14K yellow gold. The body is a 27.80 carat cabochon ruby and a 5.50 carat cabochon sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Butterfly Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Two black diamonds as ayes and, on the body, an emerald, a sapphire and a ruby.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
English Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage English 0.04 carat ruby, 0.02 carat sapphire, 0.02 carat turquoise and 0.02 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Conch Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Platinum Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare platinum jeweled brooch featuring a sophisticated arrangement of natural conch pearls, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds in an elegant stylized bird design.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vivid ruby and sapphire accents bring rich color to the center of the brooch, arranged like small blossoms among the diamond-set framework.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Floral Brooch in 18K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Brooch *Material: 18K White Gold *Condition: Mint *Gender: Female *Ruby: 0.15ctw *Emerald: 0.15ctw *Sapphire: 0.15ctw *Diamonds: 2.70ctw *Clarity: VS1 *Color: G *Brooc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Insect Brooch European, late 19th
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderfully eccentric Victorian insect brooch set with rubies, sapphire, emeralds, and rose cut diamonds in silver over gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Titanium, Pearl, Rubies, Peridot, Diamonds, Pink and Blue Sapphires Bird Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The stones include Pearl, Rubies, Peridot, Diamonds, Pink Sapphires & Blue Sapphires.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, T...
Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco parrot brooch in 18k white and yellow gold. Composed of round brilliant diamonds, green Colombian emerald, blue sapphire and ruby gemstones all mounted in 18k white...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Musical Mandolin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish brooch of a diamond and gemstone set golden mandolin!
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Ram Ares Diamond Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Large Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 45mm x 49mm Weight: 32.4 grams Stones: Diamonds, Sapphire, and Rubies Hallmarks: Ilias Lalaounis K18 (Lalaounis Hallmark) Greece 3402eodd
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Angelfish Brooch with Invisibly Set Ruby, Sapphires & Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold brooch has been invisibly set with square cut rubies,blue and yellow sapphires along with pave set round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
MODERNIST Fish Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
The brooch is embellished with a great assortment of one-hundred-sixty-two natural earth mined gemstones, such; yellow sapphires, white colorless diamonds and a ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Go...
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.20 carat diamond, 0.20 carat ruby, 0.21 carat sapphire, hot enamel and 18 karat yellow gold dragon brooch; part of our diverse jewelry c...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Brooch, 1980s
By David Webb
Located in Roma, RM
Centered by a richly colored cabochon emerald framed by brilliant diamonds, the composition radiates outward with alternating cabochon rubies and sapphires set within dimensional gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified 12.00 Carat Zambian Emerald Rubies Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Brooch
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
At its heart lies a breathtaking 12,00 carat Natural Zambian Emerald, surrounded by exquisite dazzling Diamonds, radiant blue sapphires, and vivid rubies, each meticulously set in sp...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern plique à jour enamel gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with a cabochon-cut emerald set in the thorax, weighing 0.82 carats, with a surrounding cluster of eight...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style 7.55ct Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, & Emerald Brooch Silver & Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful victorian style tutti frutti brooch. Approximately 3.85ct round cut diamonds, J/K color, and SI clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
High Jewelry Brooch with Ruby Cabochons, Sapphires, and Brilliant-Cut Diamond
By Freisfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
The design prominently features two striking ruby cabochons, totaling 2.95 carats, which are expertly complemented by a pair of captivating sapphires — one in a classic blue hue and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Plique-à-Jour Enamel Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adding to that are round brilliant cut diamonds set on the wings. Sapphires and rubies decorate and accentuate the head and body.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Estate 18K Multicolored Sapphire Ruby Fancy Shape Diamond Brooch Wreath Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The balance between vivid and pastel sapphires, punctuated by rich rubies and subtle flashes of diamond, gives it an almost painterly quality—vibrant, but never chaotic.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Basket Brooch
Located in London, GB
Set with a beautiful combination of old and fancy-cut diamonds, alongside vibrant sapphires and rubies, the brooch perfectly captures the bold geometric style of the Art Deco period.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is Sapphire Emerald and Ruby about 3 ct. Please co...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.62Ct Ruby, 0.50Ct Sapphire and 3.15Ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.62 carat ruby, 0.50 carat sapphire and 3.15 carat diamond, platinum heraldic owl brooch - boxed; part of our diverse collection of diamond b...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Bouquet of Flowers Brooch with Rubies, Sapphires, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Lucerne, CH
A beautiful traditional diamond floral spray brooch from the late-20th century. The brooch measures 5.3 centimeters in length and depicts three flowers tied together with a bow. The ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Wh...
1.83 Carat Diamond Butterfly Brooch Ruby Sapphire 18K White Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1.83 Carat Diamond Butterfly Brooch Ruby Sapphire 18K White Gold Estate Jewelry Sapphire Weight: 1.46 Carat Ruby Weight: 0.48 Carat Diamond Weight: 1.83 Carat This exquisite butte...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s 18k Gold Wicker Basket Brooch with Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires & Rubies
Located in London, GB
The wicker basket is adorned with a total of approximately 5 carats of mixed cut diamonds. The flowers are a variety of rubies, emeralds and sapphires weighing a total of approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Old gold brooch with diamond, ruby and sapphire, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique old gold brooch with diamond, ruby and sapphire The brooch comes from Spain at the end of the 19th century Diamond: round shape with an "old" brilliant cut, approx. 0.03 ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and White Gold Jardiniére Brooch, 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage Jardiniére multi-gem brooch, set with carved rubies, in claw settings and cabochon-cut sapphires, emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, depicting...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Insect Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with deep blue sapphires forming the body, pave-set sparkling diamonds in the wings, and round ruby ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Victorian 1880s Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.52 carat diamond, 0.24 carat ruby and sapphire, 9k yellow gold and silver set bar brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage Art Deco Style Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.34 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Clover Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This pretty Victorian brooch features diamonds, ruby and sapphire forming a three-leaf clover.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$325Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Vintage Style Sterling Silver Opal Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS : Metal - 925 Sterling Silver Gemstone - Opal, GF-Ruby, GF- Blue Sapphire Gemstone Size - 11X7.5, 5X3, 4.5X3.5 mm Diamond Size - 1 mm Gemstone Pieces - 32 Pieces...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Seaman Schepps Floral Brooch with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamonds
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautifully handcrafted brooch designed by Seaman Schepps! The brooch features 17 old European cut Diamonds, set in 14K white gold, with cabochon cut Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic retrò brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted, in the upper part, with a carved coral representing an angel surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage Art Deco Style Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$375Sale Price|50% Off
Silvorra Luxury Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Parrot Motif Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 925 sterling silver brooch cum pendant showcases a charming bird-inspired design adorned with GF-blue sapphire, GF-ruby, emerald, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Brooch - 1960's Floral Bouquet Pin-Pendant Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
The piece is set with a vibrant mix of precious gemstones, featuring 25 round-cut rubies, emeralds, and sapphires that form distinct colorful flower clusters totaling approximately 2...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire American Flag Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful, Vintage Van Cleef American Flag Brooch Total Length = 33 mm Total Width = 23 mm Total Mass = 6.5 grams Features Pave-Set White Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies in American ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier American Flag Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Pin Brooch Circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Austin, TX
Maker: Cartier Design: American flag brooch Metal: 18 K gold Diamonds: 97 round brilliant cut, approximately 1.68 carats total weight Rubies: 920.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Nautical Flag Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Nautical Flag Brooch A platinum flag brooch designed with a waved silhouette to evoke motion, set with square cut sapphires and rubies, and featuring a di...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
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.
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