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
Multi Gemstone Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Gold BEE Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A Wonderful Multi Gemstone Brooch. Securely Hand set with 2.75tcw Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires set in Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 1" L x 1.1"...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Galloping Horse Pin/Brooch 18K Yellow/White Gold
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Natural White Diamonds: .08cts Color: H Clarity: VS2-SI1 Total # Of Stones: 16 Cut: Round Natural Green Emerald: .01cts Emerald Color: Green ,Clarity: C...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Rock Crystal Emerald Diamond Brooch Pin 15K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Rock Platinum Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pin dating to the 1920s.
Rock Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.17 TCW Certified Diamond Zambian Emerald Pin Brooch 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.17 TCW Certified Diamond Zambian Emerald Pin Brooch 18k White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold & Platinum Emerald Art Deco Pin, .60ct, 6.2gr, with Original Box
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Art Deco brooch with natural emerald. The top of the brooch tests platinum and the back and pin tests 14k. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Round brilliant cut Colombian emerald,...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Emerald Diamond and Agate Gold Dragonfly Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Emerald Diamond and Agate Gold Dragonfly Vintage Brooch Pin.
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 14k Gold Emerald Mine Diamond Sword Cigar Cutter Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous antique sword and sheath brooch crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with a rich rosy tone during the early Victorian era. This brooch features an emerald cut n...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Late 1970s Diamond Garnet Emerald 18 Karat Gold Turtle Large Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Well-Made Estate Turtle Motif Brooch Pin is crafted in solid 18K White & Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire & Turquoise Textured Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish Red Color (6) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color (6) Natural Genuine Emerald...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
En Tremblant 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Large Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Total Weight: 22.16 Grams Overall Height: 34mm (1.3 in) Overall Width: 47.5mm (1.8 in) Overall Thickness: 5mm (at the rubies) Backing: Pin w/ ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,734Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier White Gold Platinum Diamond Emerald Zodiac Pisces Fish Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A mesmerizing testament to Cartier’s iconic luxury, this Rare Vintage Pisces Two Fish Brooch showcases an exquisite zodiac motif in 18k white gold and platinum. Brilliant diamonds a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold Emerald & Diamond en Tremblant Nugget Coral Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color & Natural Inclusions - 0.75ctw (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single C...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Two Tone Gold Pin Brooch 2ct Old European Cut Diamonds & 1.15ct Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your collection with a vintage two-tone gold pin brooch, showcasing 1.15 carats of vibrant emerald stones and 2 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Rare Handmade Emerald Sapphire Diamond Pin 18kt
Located in New York, NY
Rare Handmade Emerald sapphire ring Very Well Made 1.50ct Natural Center Emerald 7 x 7.2mm 1.55ct natural baguette sapphires 2.00ct natural diamonds H-color Vs-2 Clarity 2 x 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Sapphire White Gold Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous diamond, sapphire, and emerald pendant and pin handcrafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamonds, Sapphire & Emeralds Earrings & Brooch/PIN Jewelry Set
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, Sapphire & Emeralds Earrings & Brooch / pin Jewelry Set. Circa: 1960's.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
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.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 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.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Emerald & Diamond Bagheera Disney Brooch Pin
By Walt Disney
Located in Sewickley, PA
Capture the magic of iconic animation with this whimsical and luxurious Disney-signed brooch, meticulously crafted in 14K yellow gold. The piece features a sleek black enamel panther...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old Euro Diamond Emerald Filigree Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old Euro Diamond Emerald Filigree Pin. This amazing pin is crafted in 14k white gold and yellow gold bezel.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
39.20 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Retro Era 14K White Gold Wing Pin
Located in Miami, FL
The brooch measures 2.0 inches by 1.15 inches and is fitted with a rollover pin closure. Details Item Type: Brooch/Pin Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 23.84 grams Dimensions: 2.0" x 1...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl, Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Square Geometric Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This geometric, yellow gold diamond-shaped pin centers on a large, white pearl surrounded by intricate, symmetrical swirls of channel-set green emeralds and red rubies, accented by w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, ...
18K Gold Horse Pin Brooch with 1.95ct Diamonds 0.66ct Ruby 0.3ct Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: This antique horse brooch, crafted from 18K two-tone gold, showcases exquisite artisan craftsmanship. Adorned with 0.66 carats of round brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
Robert Wander 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Hand Textured Leopard Cat Brooch Pin
By Wander
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an Incredible French brooch pin by Robert Wander crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features leopard cat design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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
Yellow Gold Citrine Bow Brooch - 18k Emerald 2.30ct Tied Ribbon Pin Medeira
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.30ct Cut: Emerald Color: Medeira Total Carats: 2.30ct Style: Brooch Fastening Type...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Duck Pin
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical and unique piece to add to any collection. The pin is just under 2 inches in height and approximately 1.25 inches in width. Please contact us for more information regar...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Starfish Pin with Diamond, Emeralds and Yellow Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Starfish Pin Brooch with Diamond, Emeralds and Yellow Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Starfish Pin features Round Brilliant Natural Yellow Diamonds Bezel set in 18k ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Handmade Solid Gold GIA Carved Emerald Lapis Ruby Diamond Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 16k Yellow & White Gold Total Weight: 44.9 Grams Overall Height: 53.8mm (2.1") (pin running vertical) Overall Width: 49.6mm (1.9") Thickness: Approx. 28.7mm (not inc...
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Emerald & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A consummate and colorful Art Deco style pin. This magnificent jewel is composed of a pair of carved and cabochon natural emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Platinum & Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum w/ White Gold Total Weight: 9.06 Grams Overall Height: 11.2mm (0.44") (when pin is horizontally) Overall Length: 61.4mm (2.4") (when pin is horizontally) Th...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Emerald & Diamond Strawberry Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold & Solid Platinum (The pin is 13k gold and the stopper is 16k gold) Total Weight: 29.10 Grams Overall Height: 52.3mm (2.0") (north to south with th...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Black Onyx Tie Lapel Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Emerald Black Onyx nose Panther Panthere Tie Lapel Pin Brooch by Cartier.
Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Green Emeralds & Diamonds Art Deco Inspired Style 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Light up your lapel with this strikingly stunning brooch of exceptional quality. Its focal piece is a gemmy green 0.40 carat oval emerald, highlighted on each side by glittering diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Snow White Leopard Pave & Opal Diamond Sapphire Emerald White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An incredible vintage design solid 14k white gold leopard pin features an 2 carat Ethiopian solid opal accented by total of 2 carat glittering diamond and blue sapphire on its body.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emis Beros 18k Gold Emerald & Diamond Enamel Large Frog Toad Pin Brooch
By Emis
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Orange Enamel Work Total Weight: 54.69 Grams Overall Width: 44.3mm (1.7") (east to west with the pin running vertically) Overall Height: 65.7mm (2....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.50 Carat Emerald 0.23 Carat Diamond Geometric Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage geometric pin brooch crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1970.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Multi Flower Bouquet Pot Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 12.39 Grams Overall Height: 41.2mm (1.62") (north to south - including the wire handle), 33.8mm (1.33") (not including the wire handle) O...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 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
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch/Pendant 14k Rd .81ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .76ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Jade Diamond & Blue Sapphire Emerald Onyx Panther White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond panther climbing on a branch brooch crafted in 14k white gold, its body set with round diamonds accented with sapphire, partially rotating head, with eyes set with emeralds a...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peacock Bird 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin White Diamonds Rubies Emerald Sapphires
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite piece is crafted in 14k solid gold and features a detailed peacock design perched on a branch. The body and tail are adorned with an array of colorful gemstones, incl...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Estate Retro 2.75 cttw 14k Gold Dragonfly Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This unique brooch features beautiful detailed craftsmanship of long gone times featuring the ethereal elegance of t he Dragonfly, one of the most beautiful and loved insects. This a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Top 18K Gold F1 GIA 3.06ct Russian Emerald Diamond PIN
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.00 inches Width: 1.25 inches Weight: 15.27 grams Handmade PIN / Brooch 18K yellow gold and silver, diamond and emerald Victorian (1837-1901...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co Diamond Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite Emerald Fly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite Emerald Fly Brooch Pins by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
$6,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style 6.49ct Emerald & 1.67ct Diamond Panther Brooch Pin 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This panther brooch features a vibrant 6.49 carat emerald set in 14K white gold. The emerald measuring approximately 10.2 x 14 mm, secured in a classic prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch with 0.1ct Round G VS1 Diamonds 1.6ct Emerald & Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Emerald Diamond Pin Brooch 51.3g DESCRIPTION: Unveil timeless elegance with this vintage 18K yellow gold pin bro...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Flower Brooch Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds silver solid 14K Gold pin
Located in Delhi, DL
Features: - Material: High-quality 14K Gold and sterling silver - Petals: Natural rubies - Outline: Small emeralds - Center, Leaves and a few splash: Brilliant-cut diamonds - Pin: 14...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
18k duck Brooch - solid yellow gold animal pin - diamond ruby sapphire emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute Belgian duck brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a single cut diamond eye and decorated with a sapphire, ruby and sapphire. It bears a Belgian ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Gia Emerald Ruby Diamond & Pearl Large Fly Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.71 Grams Overall Height: 39.1mm (1.5") (pin running vertically) Overall Width: 25mm (0.98") Thickness: Approx. 7.8mm (not including t...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
400 Carat Natural Agate, Amethyst, Ruby and Emerald Big Flower Pin 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
400 Carat Natural Agate, Amethyst, Ruby and Emerald Big Flower Pin 14K Gold, Estate yellow Gold This spectacular Pin consisting of a 5 leaves of agate In the center , there is a ro...
Emerald, Agate, Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold
12.00 Carat Emerald 8.00 Carat Round Diamond 5.2MM Pearl 14K Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: 12.00 Carat Emerald 8.00 Carat Round Brilliant G SI1 Diamond 2.00 Carat Pearl 0.20 Carat Marquis Shape Ruby 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 14 Karat Two To...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold flower basket brooch, adorned with vivid sapphires Emeralds and rubies, as well as 2...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
Regal 14K Yellow Gold Bird Pin Brooch with 2.87Ct Zambian Emerald Ruby & Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage-inspired bird brooch feature 3 mixed cut emerald and ruby totaling 2.87 carats, set in rich 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mother of Pearl Star Emerald 18 Karat Gold Sea Horse Pin and Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Convertibile pin and pendant carved mother of pearls, star emerald cabochon, star sapphire, gold.
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Green Dragonfly Enamel Brooch Pin Emerald and Diamonds 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN Hand made with brilliant colors of Enamel Solid 18K Yellow Gold approx 7.90 grams Natural Diamonds approx 0.42 carat G-VS Natural Emerald approx 0.1...
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
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.