Antique Victorian 0.32ct Diamond 9ct Gold Stick Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian stick pin featuring 0.32ct of antique diamonds. This charming pin features a central diamond with a halo of smaller diamonds.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold
$845Sale Price|21% Off
14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Love Knot Stick Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold stick pin featuring an elegant love knot design set with one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.18 carats with H–I color and SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat White Gold Diamond Filigree Stick Pin #19187
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold Diamond Filigree Stick Pin This beautiful diamond pin was meticulously crafted from 10K white gold with a sparkling old mine cut diamond!
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
18KT Yellow Gold 0.93 Ct. Diamond Star Stick Pin
By Bernard Grosz
Located in New York, NY
The 18 karat yellow gold stick pin is designed with a pave' diamond five pointed star.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Black Star Sapphire Diamond Stick Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
This stick/lapel pin is an extraordinary piece of jewelry that showcases a rare and magnificent black star sapphire and sparkling diamond set in lustrous 18k white gold.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Spear Stick Pin Hat Pin in 18K White Gold, 0.50 Carat, Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and distinctive diamond spear stick pin hat pin by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s 14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Wreath Design Stick Pin - VHK#63
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s 14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Wreath Design Stick Pin - VHK#63 Item Details: Year: 1920s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.3 grams Stones: Diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stick Pin Diamond and Multicolor Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with diamonds and multicolor sapphire features a smooth, rounded, comma-like design pavé-set with 1.53 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS). 9 multicolor...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 9K Gold & Diamond Figural Gold Panning Miner Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold and diamond stickpin. In 9 karat yellow gold. In the form of a miner panning for gold. Within the pan is a bezel-set round cut diamond. The pin stem twisted f...
Diamond, 9k Gold
1920s 14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Wreath Design Stick Pin - VHK#63
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s 14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Wreath Design Stick Pin - VHK#63 Item Details: Year: 1920s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.3 grams Stones: Diamond, N...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum, Gold & Diamond Flower or Web Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Edwardian stick pin. In a platinum spider web (or stylized flower) pattern.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Love Knot Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Edwardian gold and diamond love knot stick pin. Set with a round brilliant diamond to the center of 10k gold lover's knot.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Edwardian Platinum GIA Chameleon Diamond & Synthetic Ruby Stick Pin, c. 1910
Located in Plantation, FL
This exceptional Edwardian stick pin, circa 1900-1915, is crafted in platinum and set with a GIA-certified natural fancy color chameleon diamond, an exceptionally rare type of diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
LACLOCHE PARIS 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum & Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin Antique
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lacloche Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum & Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin Antique 1900s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer stick pin.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Love Knot Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian gold and diamond love knot stickpin. In 10k gold. Set with a round white diamond to the center of gold love knot. Simply a wonderful stickpin! Date: Ea...
Diamond, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Bar Stick Channel Diamond Pin Brooch 1.50ct 3.5g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your collection with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. brooch. Crafted with precision, it features a sleek, linear design set in an 18k gold channel set frame. The brooch is a...
Diamond
Victorian 15KT Gold Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Stick Pin, 1880s
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian 15KT gold stick pin modelled as a crescent moon set with natural blue sapphires and old cut diamonds alternating along the curve, 1880s.
15k Gold
FRENCH Antique 18kt gold Stick Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
A captivating artifact of late nineteenth-century design, this Egyptianesque stick pin is exquisitely crafted in 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
$11,160Sale Price|20% Off
EDWARDIAN 1900 Stick Pin In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds Rubies & Moonstone
Located in Miami, FL
A late Victorian-Edwardian pin with moonstone rubies and diamonds. This is a magnificent stick-pin created during the late Victorian era and the early Edwardian period, between the ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18...
.35 Carat Natural Diamonds Candy Cane Twisting X-Double Stick Pin*
Located in New York, NY
Retro Gold X Twist pin. Double Tubular Candy Caned Twisting pattern New condition. Natural Round Diamonds: .35ct Full Cut, H-color Vs-2 clarity. Measures: 2 X .47 inch Depth: ....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Garter Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising two rose cut diamonds, and eleven seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat yellow gold pin.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Diamond Feather Stick Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow and white gold Diamonds: 3 round cut= 0.10cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: the pin measures 56.30mm x 7.40mm Weight: 4.1 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Pheasant Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising twenty-six rose cut diamonds, and one cabochon ruby, in silver and 18 and 9 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Head Stick Pin #18363
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Head Stick Pin This elegant stick pin features one round single cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bird Stick Pin, Retro Style, 0.82ctw, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bird Stick Pin. This adorable pin features thirty-nine brilliant -cut round diamonds set on the bird body, wings, and head.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art Nouveau stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Ski and Pole Stick Pin #25749
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Ski and Ski Pole Stick Pin This charming 18K yellow and white gold stick pin features a sleek ski paired with a crossed ski pole and accented with four...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow & White Gold Victorian Sapphire Diamond Seed Pearl Stick Pin Set
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Item Details: Metal: 14K Yellow & White Gold Stones: Natural Sapphires, Diamonds, Seed Pearls Era / Style: Victorian Item Type: Stick Pin Set (3 pieces) Measurements: 2.75, 2.5, 2.25...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Stick Pin South Sea Pearl 19mm Emerald Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with South Sea pearl emerald and diamonds features a 19mm pearl atop a corolla set with custom cut baguette emeralds of brilliant color originating from Zambia (approxi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Labradorite, Diamond, Enamel and Gold Monkey Head Stick Pin, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique monkey stick pin, with a pale grey, carved, labradorite monkey head, with rose-cut diamond eyes, in rub over settings, with a white enamel collar and black enamel bow tie,...
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, Enamel
Antique 9ct gold, Pearl and Diamond Acorn stick pin, Brooch, Symbolic jewellery
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stick pin is no exception, the acorn is crafted in yellow gold and silver with a lustrous Pearl sat atop the pin peeking from the aged silver cap that is studded with tiny twink...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum .50ct Old Diamond Enamel Target Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - Fiery H Color - I1 Clarity - 0.50ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - Platinum Bezel w/ White Enam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Early Victorian 22k Gold Diamond Repousse Work Griffin Dragon Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-442043141-24050822-PAR Antique Early Victorian Repousse Detailed Griffin Chimera Dragon Stick Pin
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stick Pin South Sea Pearl Ruby and Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with South Sea pearl ruby and diamond features an 17.5mm pearl atop a corolla set with custom cut baguette rubies of brilliant color (1.41 carats) flanked by round diam...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stick Pin South Sea Pearl Emerald and Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with South Sea pearl emerald and diamond features an 18 x 15.5mm pearl atop a corolla set with custom cut baguette emeralds of brilliant color originating from Zambia (...
White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany 19th Century Carved Labradorite Frog Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming and Rare Tiffany Carved Labradorite Frog 18K Stick Pin from the late 19th Century. The stone has been cleverly chosen and beautifully carved to reflect the blueish green iri...
Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold
Stick Pin Brooch Pearls and Diamonds Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin brooch features a 19mm South Sea pearl in a crown of round diamonds, and a 12mm Tahitian pearl decorated with an onyx ringlet, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco ...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, W...
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one old single cut diamond, and one button pearl, set in platinum and 15 karat yellow gold, with a 9 kara...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Knot Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Pin Measurements: Length: 2 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14KT Two-Tone Gold Victorian Era Five Diamond Filigree Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14KT Two-Tone Gold Victorian Era Five Diamond Filigree Stick Pin. This exquisite pin showcases a delicate filigree design in two-tone gold, highlighted by five I-J VS-SI mine...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Gold & Platinum Old Cut Diamond Red Stone Galloping Horse Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.40ctw (approx.) (1) Red Stone - Round Cabochon Cut - Pave Set - Red Color - ...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Figural Enamel, Diamond, & Demantoid Garnet Stick Pin in 14K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite Art Nouveau stick pin, embodying the elegance of fine craftsmanship.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold & Platinum Old Cut Diamond Daisy Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, platinum and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one old European cut diamond, and eight old single cut diamonds, set in platinum and 15 karat yellow gold, with a...
Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Carved Tiger's Eye Yorkie Head Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Tiger's Eye - Carved Yorkshire Terrier Head - Brownish Yellow Color (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Bezel Set - White Color - 1.2mm (approx....
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful intense pink natural orient pearl mounted as a gold stick pin. The pearl is mounted in a golden calyx set with a larger diamond mounted in a mille grain platinum setting.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Solid Gold Green Chrysoberyl Old Cut Diamond Target Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Chrysoberyl - Old European Cut - Channel Set - Rich Slightly Yellow Green Color - 6.2mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Se...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art Nouveau stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Riding Crop Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Riding Crop Horseshoe Stick Pin. This beautiful Art Deco ruby and diamond horseshoe riding crop stick pin is crafted in 18k ye...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin. This incredible Art Nouveau stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Pearl Sword Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Pearl Sword Stick Pin. This incredible Victorian old mine diamond emerald and pearl sword stick pin is crafted in...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Crown Stick Pin w Diamonds, Emeralds, & Seed Pearls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural crown stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a crown with alternating pave-set diamond and emerald gemstone to the crown's band and seed pearls to...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
An Edwardian 15K Gold & 0.15ct Old-European Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Stick Pin
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Antique Stick Pin is Edwardian, dating back to beginning of XXc Crafted in 15K Yellow Gold it's finely detailed throughout, designed as Maltese cross featuring an Old-Eur...
Diamond, 15k Gold
Stick Pin 19mm South Sea Pearl Ruby and Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with South Sea pearl ruby and diamond features an 19mm pearl atop a corolla set with custom cut baguette rubies of brilliant color (1.41 carats) flanked by round diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K solid gold stick pin - Three rose cut diamond brooch - Antique Victorian
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this romantic Victorian diamond set pin. This lovely antique 18k yellow gold pin is super cute and elegant thanks to its three lovely rose cut diamonds. These pique diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Art Deco Sapphire, 7mm Pearl, Old European Cut Diamond, Platinum, Tiffany & Co. Stick Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
18Kt Red White Gold Black Diamond Wolfhound Australian Pearl Stick-Pin Brooch
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
The particular shape of this baroque Australian pearl inspired me to make the head of a wolfdog, adding some details in red gold. The eyes are two black diamonds and the gold finish ...
Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Stick Pin South Sea Pearl and Diamond Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with South Sea pearl and diamond features 2 pearls (17mm and 14mm) each with a crown of diamonds.
Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Motif Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian floral motif stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold and silver.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Milgrain Etched Flower Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Bead Set - H Color - SI1 Clarity -0.08ctw (approx.) (6) Synthetic Sapphire - Custom Cut - Bead Set - Medium Blue Color Materi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum-Top & 14K White Gold Stick Pin with Old Mine Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite jewel from the height of the Art Deco era, this stick pin showcases a platinum-topped geometric head crafted with razor-sharp milgrain, openwork detailing, and finely en...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 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.
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.