Victorian Ruby Diamond and Enamel Harlequin Brooch
Located in London, GB
Constructed from a rich 18ct yellow gold, the brooch exudes a warm glow, enhancing the vividness of the gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ribbon Brooch, Circa 1950's
Located in London, GB
This original 1950's yellow gold vintage ribbon brooch is beautifully decorated with a rose gold contrasting leaf motif, centrally lined through each loop with 76 vibrant rubies tota...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Gold Silver Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large antique butterfly brooch, set in 18k gold and silver, adorned with rose cut diamonds, rubies and a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
René Boivin Ruby, Diamond and Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Clip
By René Boivin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A rare ruby, diamond and turquoise 18K gold butterfly brooch clip by René Boivin, French, 1957 This is a beautiful and sought after butterfly clip brooch by René Boivin.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl,15 karat yellow, white and rose gold chick and egg brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This fine and impressive antique ...
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,361
W 0.71 in D 0.6 in L 1.58 in
Brooch in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Natural Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable natural ruby, 0,7 carats, 6,7x4 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond Brooch 54 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.37 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.95 GM Turtle represents intuitive development, protection, wisdom...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond and Pink Sapphire Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Pink Sapphire Brooch 10 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.08 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.01 CT 23 Pink Sapphires - 0.20 CT 21 Rubies - 0.16 CT 18K Rose Go...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Crescent Moon Brooch in Box
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A beautiful antique crescent brooch from 1890–1900, set with a shimmering array of rose cut diamonds, pearls, and a single vivid synthetic ruby, all mounted in silver over gold—a cla...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Sterling silver and 18k rose gold flower pin with ruby cabochon
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your ensemble with a touch of timeless elegance through our Sterling Silver and 18k Rose Gold Flower Stick Pin, adorned with a radiant Ruby Cabochon. A delicate blossom craft...
Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold golf club brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian brooch showcases vibrant calibre cut rubies framed by delicate rose cut diamonds in a graceful 18k yellow gold and platinum setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold stylized leaf pin features two serrated tropical-style leaves, set with rubies and mixed cut old European, modern and rose-cut diamonds set on the stems and veins of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Rubies Brooch with Sapphires and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval cold red sapphire, 0,95 carats. ...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Flag Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Flag Pin. This incredible Victorian diamond and ruby pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This gorgeous pin featur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Knot brooch with rubies and diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Antique knot brooch set in 18ct gold with rubies and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Fly Shaped Orange Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bug FLY Shaped Orange Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Brooch 8 Mixed Diamonds - 0.06 CT 8 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 23 Green Garnets/Pink Sapphires/Rubies - 0.21 CT 64 Orange Sa...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Brooch, c1880s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful piece features a simple pin back for security and ease of wear. Gemstone: Ruby, emerald, diamond Stone Shape: Round Carat Weight: 0.15 Metal: 18ct Rose Gold Age: 1880s
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Ruby and Diamond Double Clip Brooch A double clip brooch crafted in rose gold and platinum, featuring two heart-shaped rubies, accented by round-cut rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Rose Gold Contemporary Sculptural Brooch with Sapphires and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary Sculptural brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
W 3.5 in L 0.6 in
Antique Emerald, Diamond and Ruby brooch, Sterling silver and 9lt gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This magnificent antique Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond and Ruby brooch is just breathtaking! A beautifully designed piece with the greatest attention to detail, well crafted in the A...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Ruby Diamond Brooch Bow Ribbon 14K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage authentic Tiffany & Co diamond brooch, bow brooch, ruby brooch, ribbon brooch. This gold brooch is finely crafted in combination on of 14K Yellow and Green Gold. The brooc...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Revival Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Pendant Brooch Description: An extraordinary Renaissance Revival pendant brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, this highly detailed...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Ruby Black Onyx 18K Gold Turtle Brooch-Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted from 18k gold, with accents of rose and white gold, this piece showcases contemporary craftsmanship.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous Victorian brooch depicting a mid flight soaring bird. Crafted from a harmonious blend gold and silver, this piece has been adorned with a dazzling array of ro...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$9,361
W 0.71 in D 0.6 in L 1.58 in
Jacobean Style Brooch in Eighteen Karat Gold with Natural Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Jacobean style 18 karat rose gold brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable natural ruby, 0,7 carats, 6,7x4 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
14K Russian Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Organic Brooch, circa 1922
Located in Venice, CA
14K Russian Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Organic Brooch This 14k gold Russian brooch has an organic form and wonderful texture that is reminiscent of a coral head .
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Retro 14 Karat Gold Ruby Heart and Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Retro 14k rose gold and ruby open heart pin set with a key, circa 1940. The pin illustrates the “Key to My Heart” idea. This fun oversized pin is dimensional with a pipe like...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ruby & Diamond 18k Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite antique brooch depicting a royal butterfly features approximately 20 carats of rubies and diamonds. The rubies all have a bright and intense vivid-red color that is so m...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond and Ruby Brooch Pendent
Located in New York, NY
The Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch Pendant of 20.8 grams is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from 18K white and yellow gold, this...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, R...
$3,900
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Red Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a quartz gemstone in a drop cut.
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Peacock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with rose cut diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Brooch measures 4" x 2.25".
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold larger butterfly brooch pin, set with rose cut diamonds, pearls, emeralds and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique Old Mine & Rose Cut Diamond, Burmese Ruby, Turquoise Fly Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. - 14K yellow gold body and legs & silver wings - Wings decorated with rose cut and old mine cut diamonds (1.50cttw) - Natural Burmese ruby eyes - Hook at bottom allows for use...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch. 1940's multi color rose & yellow gold brooch with round cut diamonds & rubies.
Diamond, Ruby
$1,164
H 0.58 in W 1.78 in D 0.44 in
French Victorian Ruby Ladybug Brooch - Antique 18k gold animal brooch - Insect
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 18k rose gold is also used to create the small legs of the ladybird.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Peacock Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This antique brooch presents a peacock motif, predominantly adorned with shimmering rose cut diamonds alongside pinky...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Shooting Star Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sensational Victorian brooch featuring a radiant combination of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Darien, CT
This Victorian Silver Gilt butterfly brooch is crafted with beautiful gem-set wings and body. Colorful and delightful, it's set with sapphires, rubies, rose-cut diamonds, and seed pe...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Georgian Deer Pin with Rose Cut Diamonds 12k Gold Brooch
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Rare find! A wonderful Georgian diamond deer brooch! Beautiful pair of sweet reindeer with rose cut diamonds and little ruby eyes. Both a doe and a buck depicted in this swe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.35 in W 1.33 in
Vintage Two Tone Gold Ruby Cluster & Diamond Layered Daisy Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage brooch is crafted in solid 14k rose & white gold and features a stunning, hand assembled daisy flower design drenched with fine quality rubies and diamonds thro...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Ballerina Brooch by Pampillonia Jewelers
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
The skirt is done in a matte finished rose gold with the bottom outlined in diamonds. • Metal: 18kt Rose Gold and Yellow Gold • Designer: Pampillonia Jewelers • Circa: 2023 • Gemsto...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
W.A. Bolin 18k Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch, Stockholm 1944
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Crafted in 18K yellow and rose gold, this striking floral brooch by W.A. Bolin exemplifies the elegance and optimism of 1940s jewelry design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Face Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Gold/Silver, Retrò Pendant/Brooch
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro pendant/brooch realized with a central elatius coral finely carved , framed by a flowery structure in 9k rose gold and silver studded with little diamonds and rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Treblant Bird Brooch and Heart Locket
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable drop brooch taken from the Victorian period. This eye-catching piece features a striking design of a mid flight bird with outstretched wings, adorned with v...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cabochon Ruby Pearl and Diamond Fly Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted bar brooch taken from the Late Victorian period. The bar has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and plays host to an intricate insect design.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Bow Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An attractive brooch box is included. All of our brooch are available in various kinds of gemstones, We offer four metals; white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
.20 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's horseshoe brooch set with 15 square cut rubies and 12 rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dove Bird Multi Gemstone & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x2.90x3.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "188 Fancy Diamonds 1.08 CT 10 Green Garnet 0.31 CT 1 Ruby 0.02 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.46 CT 1 White Shell 1.40 CT 18KR 12.70 ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphires Brooch with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval cold red sapphire, 0,95 carats. O...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
$2,692
H 0.09 in W 0.15 in L 3.62 in
Synthetic Ruby and 1.48 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond brooch has been crafted in 15k gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.30ct Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.30 Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold, Silver Age: 1880s
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$6,425Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Snake Brooch in 14kt Gold, Platinum & Silver with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking antique brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a silver front, modelled as a sinuous snake entwined in a looping openwork form.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
L 2.5 in
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. Approximately 2.28 carats of cabochon ruby heat and sapphires heat....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Meghna Jewels 2.94 carats ruby diamond 14K Gold Floral Pendant Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning brooch is set in 2.63 carats ruby and 1.28 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meghna Jewels...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 3.50ct Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
The intricate design is further enhanced by black enamel work, encircling the ruby and forming a striking outer rim. This stunning brooch has been hand crafted in 18 carat yellow go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,000
H 0.32 in W 2.09 in L 1.93 in
Rooster Bird Chicken Diamond Sapphire Ruby Garnet & Pearl Gold Cocktail Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.90x5.30x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "14 Blue Sapphire 0.16 CT 21 White Diamonds 0.38 CT 124 Fancy Diamonds 2.49 CT 12 Green Garnet 0.15 CT 47 PS/RU 0.72 CT 1...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Paul Lackritz Rose Gold Ruby Sword Pin with Original Box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's 14K rose gold sword pin with ruby encrusted handle created by Paul Lackritz Jewelers of Beverly Hills.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.