18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Floral 0.50 Carat Ruby Dust Design on Leafs Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Floral 0.50 Carat Ruby Brooch Pin 18k Gold. This brooch really speaks for itself with the design illustrated in this magnificent one of a kind brooch.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.25 Carat Ruby and Diamond Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Five rubies are surrounded by rose cut diamonds in this Victorian brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Pink Sapphire Brooch with Rubies and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower Art Nouveau style 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 cara...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Antique Monkeys Diamond Natural Pearl Ruby Sapphire Brooch Silver Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Circus Monkeys Diamond, Natural Pearl, Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Brooch in Silver and Gold by Bernard Zweig, France, circa 1905.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Artist Contemporary Bamboo Brooches Triptych
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
It is made of 18 karat rose gold and was created to be worn together with other brooches in the collection, following the Chinese calligraphy principle of "line and spot" for a balan...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Tiara Convertible Brooch Paradise Bird Diamond Ruby
Located in Geneva, CH
Unique Tiara convertible Brooch Paradise Bird Rose cut Diamond, ruby and emerald.
Diamond, Ruby
“Antique 1850s Russian Gold Brooch with Ruby and Diamond Feathers”
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare antique imperial Russian era 1850s brooch In hat and feathers design with ruby and rose cut diamonds made in St.
Vintage Ruby Diamond Spider Brooch Pin 15 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage ruby and diamond set spider brooch pin 15 karat yellow gold, Circa 1960 A perfect addition to any black jacket this beautiful realistically modelled brooch is in the form ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
$414Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Dagger/Knife Stick Pin with Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
Detailed out of the ordinary antique yellow gold pin, with an edgy dagger sweet motif of a sharp yellow gold dagger sleek and smooth. The handles are crafted with such consideration,...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Retro double clip brooch with ruby and diamonds up to 1.40ct 18k gold, platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k rose gold and platinum double brooch clips set with ruby verneuille, brilliant-cut, and single-cut diamonds up to 1.50ct - F/G – VS/SI detailed description: the dimensi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro Ruby Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat Tri-Gold Vintage Horse Carriage Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional horse-drawn carriage with rolling wheels comprised of white, yellow, and rose gold Featuring passengers seated in carriage depicted wearing hats with round ...
Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
4.84tcw 14K Victorian Natural Ruby & Diamond Antique 1890's Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jupiter, FL
From the Victorian era, this piece can be worn as a pendant or brooch. Crafted in 14K rose gold, a true vintage find.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Dragonfly 14K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A colorful antique Victorian inspired dragonfly brooch decorated with an array of colored gemstones across the front including emeralds, rubies and twinkling rose cut diamonds with a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Pearl Crown Coronet Brooch 18K Gold c.1900
Located in London, GB
Diamond is known to be the birthstone for April, emeralds for May, pearls for June and rubies for July. The brooch is marked with French hallmarks of a juxtaposed boar and eagle hea...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Gold Starfish Brooch with Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Starfish Brooch with Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Moi Joya Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Brooch and Pendant
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 6.0g Rose-cut Diamonds : 1.30ct Gemstone : Ruby : 0.02ct 925 Silver Other : Blue Enamel Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
It is crafted from 18 carat rose gold, whilst the diamonds are set within silver, typical of the Victorian era.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
French Belle Epoque Ruby Diamond Floral Pattern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Charming antique brooch of round shape, it is decorated with floral patterns delicately chiseled and set with rose- cut diamonds and a small ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Ruby Diamond and Rock Crystal Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
All stones here have been claw set in silver atop a gold backing before a secure brooch fastening and bail on the reverse side completes the design making for a truly stunning piece ...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Silver
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
French 1960s Retro Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900 15k Gold Bar Brooch with Synthetic Ruby & Diamonds
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
Georgian Ruby and Emerald Mandolin Brooch/Pendant Locket, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A yellow, rose and green gold brooch/pendant in the form of a mandolin, a symbol of harmony in love, the front and reverse decorated with engraved floral and foliate motifs in rose a...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Art Nouveau Fine Pearl Diamond Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch - pendant in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
The intricate detailing of the legs and antennae adds to its charm whilst a sizeable brown coloured old mine cut diamond sits slightly risen just below the head within a frame of shi...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.60ct Ruby and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Crafted with a silver front and 15 carat rose gold back, the crescent moon is adorned with a captivating array of rubies, graduating from 0.40 to 0.05 carat, while two additional 0.3...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Pink Sapphire Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 9.40x7.50x2.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "58 White Diamonds 0.76 CT 318 Fancy Diamonds 5.84 CT 72 Pink Sapphire 35.76 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 71.18 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Gold & Silver Diamond Ruby & Emerald Jardiniere Pendant Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, ruby, emerald, silver, and yellow gold pendant and brooch, comprising twelve cushion shaped emeralds, four round cut rubies, three cushion shaped rubies, four ol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Wonderland Bee Oval Red Ruby & Diamond 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This brooch is bejeweled in vibrant tone of ruby and brilliant diamond in an white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby Rose-Cut Diamond Moving Wings Butterfly 14K Yellow Gold Silver
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The head, antennae, and textured segmented abdomen are further accented with rose-cut diamonds and fine gold engravings. Combining historical charm with an extraordinary kinetic desi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Late Deco 1.80ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A double pin back keeps this wonderful brooch firmly in place. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.80 Metal: 18ct Rose Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1940s
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Emerald Ruby Vintage Style Spider 9kt Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A spider is an ancient symbol of mystery, power and growth. This large yellow gold spider brooch featuring pave set rose cut fancy rose-cut diamonds, emeralds for its legs, and caboc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Baroque Pearl Sapphires Rubies Yellow Gold Butterfly Articulated Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 14 karat yellow gold, shell hallmark. Important brooch in the shape of an insect, the bottom of the body is represented by a baroque pearl, the top and the head are paved w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yell...
Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An incredible mix of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and opals encrust this hand crafted butterfly brooch from the Victorian era.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
$19,850
Greek Soldier Gold Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finely crafted of 14K yellow, white and rose gold, the brooch also brings the soldier's elaborate garb to life with 0.75 carat of diamonds, along with sapphires and rubies. 2 1/2“ w...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Fine Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Brooch Circa 1925
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Diamonds: A mixture of transitional brilliant, old single and rose cut diamonds, good material, total estimated weight 1.35ct Gemstones: Small round and calibrated carre cut rubies, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage French Made Brooch Invisible Ruby Setting Flower Pin 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French made Exquisite Rose flower Brooch Pin Circa 1970's 18k White Gold Approx 30 grams Natural Diamonds Round and Baguettes G-VS Natural Square Ruby approx 6-7 carat AAA Un...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 1ctw Diamond & Ruby Kookaburra Bird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifty round cut diamonds, and one ruby cabochon, set in silver and 18 karat yellow gold, with 18 karat yellow go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Retro Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 18KT Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
A Retro double clip brooch in warm rose and yellow gold, the design sweeping into scrolled ribbons crowned with ruby flowerheads and underlined by channels of calibré emeralds and ba...
18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Bard Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a singing bard playing a polished gold mandolin with sweetly engraved details Topped by a bright blue enamel cap, exhibiting some loss; consistent with age, wear, and us...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch, circa 1885
Located in London, GB
Victorian Burmese ruby and diamond crescent brooch. Set with eleven cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined approximate wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Paris Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & European Cut Diamonds ~4.5ctw
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & European Cut Diamonds ~4.5ctw This vintage Cartier Paris brooch is designed as a sculptural floral spray in 18k yellow and ros...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch with Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold brooch is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable natural emerald in heart shape cut, 1,81 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,5 mm, DSEF (Germa...
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
18K Rose Gold Flower Garden Ruby & Pink Sapphrie Colored Diamond Hair Clip
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Flower Garden Ruby & Pink Sapphrie Colored Diamond Hair Clip 6 Diamonds - 0.02 CT 23 Colored Diamonds - 0.47 CT 10 Green Garnets - 0.22 CT 461 Rubies/Pink Sapphire...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Original High Art Nouveau Yellow and Green Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 18k Yellow and Green Gold Art Nouveau Brooch, in a very stylized period theme of A beautiful flowing haired woman, surrounded by different themes of nature and further set...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Silver, Rose Gold & Cat's Eye Quartz Bee Brooch - France - Circa 1870's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique French silver topped 18K rose gold bee brooch (possibly by Alphonse Auger - Place des Victoires, Paris) - featuring exceptional Cat's Eye Quartz round and oval cabochons for ...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Snake Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian snake bar brooch. It is crafted in 14K gold. The piece features rose cut diamonds, rubies (for eyes), cultured pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
VictorianVictorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Winged “En Tremblant” Insect Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
The brooch contains a beautiful array of diamonds, rubies, and an emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Insect Brooch European, late 19th
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderfully eccentric Victorian insect brooch set with rubies, sapphire, emeralds, and rose cut diamonds in silver over gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Victorian Revival 14K Gold Silver Natural Diamond Ruby Brooch Bezel Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This butterfly brooch is an extraordinary example of jewelry craftsmanship, beautifully crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and 800 silver, adorned with a selection of rose-cut diamonds,...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
4.42 Carat Aquamarine 1.35 Carat Ruby, 0.22 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 14k rose and yellow gold with platinum settings.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$3,675Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The pendant can be hung in 2 different directions and also used as a brooch. It will be beautiful on a handwoven gold rope or chain and even on a silk necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Ruby Antique Style Little Bee Brooch in 14k Yellow 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, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ART DECO brooch with ruby and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.9 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI detailed description the brooch is 7.0 cm wide and 1.3 cm high weight 5.9 grams set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Antique Bird Sign Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold sign post featuring a swinging shield shaped sign centering a silver quail appliqué Accented by scrolling silver supports and bead set rose cut diamonds throughout...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “ Butterfly” Vintage Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Vintage Brooch Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Candy Butterfly” Vintage Fire Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Vintage Brooch Set 18K Gold Natural Opals 11 carats Natural shapes Natural Ruby 6 carats Pear shape Origin Africa ...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...
Victorian Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Ruby and Pearl Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
It is a natural gemstone weighing 0.15 carat, as are the two rubies for eyes which total 0.02 carat. The setting work is made in silver whilst the detailing and bar brooch have been ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
5.15 Carat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Opal Gold Silver Victorian Moth Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 1880's Victorian moth Brooch. Set with rubies, diamonds, sapphires and opals in a 11-12 yellow gold and silver setting.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold, 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.