$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Moon Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.1 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.50 ct. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave Pearl 18K Rose & White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "2 Brown Diamonds 0.07 CT 42 White Diamonds 0.29 CT 283 Fancy Diamonds 3.23 CT 1 White Shell 12.35 CT 18KR 26.12 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Scorpion Fancy Diamond Ruby Garnet & White Shell 18K Rose Gold Scorpio Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 8.00x4.60x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "11 White Diamonds 0.08 CT 313 Fancy Diamonds 4.55 CT 15 Green Garnet 0.53 CT 1 MXMT 2.52 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 1 White Shell...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,599Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co 14k Rose Gold Diamond Brooch or Pendant Earring Set Platinum Detail
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Perry, FL
Rare Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Rose Gold and Diamond with Platinum Detailing Brooch/ Pin or Pendant & Ear Clips Earrings Feather Set.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave White Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.70x2.70x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "5 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 108 Fancy Diamonds 1.88 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.08 CT 3 Ruby 2.90 CT 10 White Shell 4.95 CT 18KR 11...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a touch of vintage elegance with this Estate 14K yellow gold brooch, featuring two natural oval opals with their signature iridescent glow, accented by 9 brilliant round diamonds...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Modern Style Plum Blossom Drop Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Bar Brooch with Natural Sapphire, Pearls and Rose-Cut Diamonds in Yellow
Located in Roma, IT
Likely crafted in the early 20th century, the brooch is set in yellow gold and features a horizontal design with a bezel-set sapphire at its core, flanked symmetrically by luminous p...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch. This gorgeous Victorian rose cut diamond bar pin brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ornate 14K Rose and White Gold Diamond Brooch, 2.93 Carats, USA, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning brooch is crafted in 14-karat rose and white gold, featuring an intricate design of rose gold geometric shapes and scrolls beautifully accented by round diamonds set in...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Crescent Rose Cut Diamond Russian Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique early imperial russian era brooch in crescent designe decorted with rose cut diamonds brooch was made in st petersburg 1880s hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard for...
14k Gold
Belle Époque brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 1.30ct 18k gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Belle Époque 18k gold and platinum brooch set with rose diamonds totaling 1.30ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 3.7 cm long by 3.5 cm wide weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
VICTORIAN Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 14k gold, silver 15.8 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold and silver brooch in the shape of a small basket with flowers set with rose diamonds up to 2.00ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique fan motif brooch with 16 extraordinary pear shape cabochon cut Opals, 23 stunning Pink Sapphires, and 88 sparkling Rose Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow 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
Antique Artisan 18k Yellow Gold Rose Shaped Brooch with 1.53ct Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handmade 18k yellow gold and diamond rose-shaped brooch, vintage, very gently worn.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 3 Carat Diamond Encrusted Rose Brooch in 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking estate brooch, created in America during the 20th century, features a timelessly elegant rose motif encrusted with approximately 151 diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Gold
Early Victorian Antique Rose Cut Diamond Brooch in 12K Yellow Gold Circa 1850s
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorned with the delicate sparkle of 47 rose cut diamonds, totaling approximately 1.3 carats, this piece exudes sophistication and charm.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique White Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch in 14K Rose Gold and Silver Overlay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Surrounding the seed pearls are shimmering rose cut diamonds, which enhance the brooch's brilliance and allure.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Brooch with pearl, ruby, sapphire and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 70 x 1.5 mm - 2.8 mm rose diamond total approx. 0.90 carat color G/H clarity SI brooch is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 14k gold and silver Handling: If you ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Sea Fish Diamond Pave Black Pearl & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.10x1.30x0.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 122 Fancy Diamonds 1.03 CT 1 Black Pearl 7.45 CT (10MM) 1 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 10.29 GM (WOTT)" 1...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave Ruby & Multi Gemstone 18K Rose Gold Brooch Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.80x3.30x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "35 Blue Sapphire 0.90 CT 24 White Diamonds 0.15 CT 139 Fancy Diamonds 2.18 CT 43 Green Garnet 0.89 CT 24 Ruby 1.28 CT 18...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,773Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1870s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Star Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.5 grams. Total weight is 3.40 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2-3 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.35 ct. Acid tes...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k russian imperial era 1880.c brooch centered with 1 old mine cut diamond flanked with rose cut diamonds with magnificent workmanship total brooch lenght 5cm and gold weigh...
Multicolor Sapphire & Gemstone Diamond Pave Dove Bird 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x2.90x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 63 Blue Sapphire 1.56 CT 90 Fancy Diamonds 1.44 CT 77 Green Garnet 1.18 CT 35 Pink Sapphire 0.78 CT 1 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 13.53 GM 18...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,250
2 Tone Rose Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 2 Toned Rose Spray in 14k gold with diamond accents. Rose flowerheads are rendered in pink gold with green gold leaves and stems.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Hardstone Cameo Goddess Woman Brooch Platinum Gold Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most beautiful Antique Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque Hardstone Cameo Brooches we have seen. The extraordinary hand carved image of the woman, or Goddess, is framed b...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Rose Tourmaline and Diamond by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop brooch by the artist is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a 20x8 mm (8.23 carats) natural rose tourmaline and round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
Estate Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond A & G initials on Lapis Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond A & G initials on Lapis Brooch - VHK#514b Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.3 grams Circa: 18...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Brooch with pearl and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 18k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with silver brooch set with a pearl and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct- - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 3.6 cm long by 1.8 cm wide weight: 4.2 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow and Rose Gold & Diamond Scroll Shaped Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian stickpin. In 14 karat yellow & rose golds. In the form of an unfurled scroll with a diamond in a starburst device to the center. With a 10 karat pin and C...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,956Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Emerald Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 28.6 grams. Totally is diamond about totally 5 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.25 carat. Totall...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold
Contemporary Brooch in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Natural Morganite and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold brooch is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable morganite, 4,39 carats, 10,2x9,5 mm.
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with rose diamond up to 0.50ct 7.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with rose diamond up to 0.50ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 4.7 cm long by 2.1 cm wide weight 7.1 grams set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian brooch with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.05ct - G/H - SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is 3.1 cm long by 2.4 cm wide weight: 5.4 grams Set ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch. This gorgeous Victorian rose cut diamond and pearl flower pin brooch is crafted in 14k yello...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pin Brooch. This incredible Victorian diamond and pearl brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby Pink Sapphire Green Garnet & Diamond Flower 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x2.40x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 41 Green Garnet 0.35 CT 138 Pink Sapphire 1.29 CT 31 Ruby 1.60 CT 18KR 9.34 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gol...
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Floral Pin Brooch. This gorgeous Art Nouveau rose cut diamond brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold with green ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
ART DECO Brooch with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART DECO 18k white gold brooch set with pearls and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.20 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description the brooch is 7.4 mm high and 4.7 cm wide total weight : 3.5 gra...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage natural rose cut diamonds real pearl bow brooch with 18K gold plating
Located in Delhi, DL
This is a beautiful sterling silver handmade diamond brooch. This brooch consists of : Diamond weight- 2.40cts Diamond type- Rose cut Diamond origin- Natural/ mined Metal- Sterling ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.80x5.20x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "52 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 326 Fancy Diamonds 3.00 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 32.32 GM (WOIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond Pin Brooch in Platinum and Yellow Gold. Circa 1900. Security in metal. Height (including pin): 6.50 centimeters. Diameter: 1.40 centimeters.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$3,229Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Moon Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 4 ct. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Rare Authentic 1890s-1900s Antique Victorian English Rose Cut Diamonds Crescent Moon Yellow Gold Silver Brooch Pin Bar This slim smile of a moon--a waxing crescent--is aglitter with ...
Diamond, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.40x2.00x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 8.55 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Je...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond Heart Brooch Pendant, 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
The brooch is completed by an outline of rose-cut diamonds that follows the shape of the heart, while on the back is visible the clasp and there is an eyelet that allows the jewel to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, Gold
Cartier Platinum Diamond Arrow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum circa 1920, the jewel is set with rose-cut diamonds that illuminate the precision of its sculpted form—an arrow rendered with grace and aerodynamic poise.
Diamond, Platinum
Frog Pink Ruby Diamond Pave & Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x2.00x2.65cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.06 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.37 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.95 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Frog Pink Ruby & Diamond Pave Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.08 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.40 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.30 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 14kt Gold Rose-tone Diamond Brooch, Circa 1880s, 0.08ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite Victorian-era pin is beautifully crafted from delicate 14-karat rose-tone gold, offering a romantic and authentic antique aesthetic.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Carved Citrine Pearl and Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Cameo brooch composed of an 18K rose gold frame with seed pearl and diamond accents, featuring a carved citrine.
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
OLD DUTCH brooch with onyx and rose cut diamonds 14k gold, silver 41.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 13 x 1.3 mm – 2.5 mm rose diamond total approx. 0.25 carat color G/H clarity SI brooch is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 14k gold b12670
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Brooch Rose Cut & Old Cut Diamonds Approx. 3.00 ctw
Located in Berlin, BE
Finely detailed antique gold brooch set with a combination of rose-cut and old-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.00 carats.
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Style Milky Aquamarine Rose-Cut Diamond Insect 14K Gold Silver Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Combining a bold sculptural volume with rare, old-world jewelry romance, this investment-grade vintage brooch is a true masterpiece of wearable art. Technical Details Style: Victor...
Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1870 Flower Brooch Rose Diamond Oriental Pearls 14 Karat Red Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The two leaves are set with small rose diamonds. The end of the stalk is also decorated with a diamond
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Pink Coral Drop, Diamonds, Moonstone, White and Rose Gold Dragonfly Shape Brooch
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful brooch / pendant with the design of a dragonfly, mounted in rose gold and 14 kt yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
VICTORIAN brooch with emerald and rose cut diamond up to 0.05ct 18k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k gold and silver brooch set with emerald and rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.05ct – G/H – SI – 4.6 grams detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 3.5 cm wid...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver brooch with rose diamonds up to 0.40ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 3.5 cm long by 1.7 cm wide weight 5.6 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
MIKIMOTO K18 Enamel Rose Akoya Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in 台東区, JP
An elegant floral brooch by MIKIMOTO, beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold and featuring a delicately hand-applied pink and white enamel rose, accented with a lustrous cultured pea...
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.
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.