Retro 14k Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, 1980s, 0.20ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Graceful and full of vintage charm, this Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Butterfly Brooch is beautifully crafted in rich yellow gold with elegant openwork wings and finely detailed textu...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Flag Brooch Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
American flag brooch featuring Ruby, Sapphire and Diamonds crafted in 18 Karat White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 1940's Diamond, Ruby and 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
Jewelry Type : Brooch/Pendant Metal Type : 14K Rose Gold Metal Weight : 55.12 grams Brand : Estate Period : 1940's Measurement : (W) 3.5" x (L) 3" Center Stone : Stone Type : Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 7.00ct Amethyst, Turquoise and Ruby Duck brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This whimsical duck brooch was crafted in the 1970s. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the duck centres around a large 7.00 carat cabochon amethyst.
Amethyst, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price / item|50% Off
Blossom Flower 24.3ct Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Statement Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This bold 24.3 carat Ruby Sapphire and Diamond floral brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features a vivid emerald cabochon accented by pavé set round diamonds total...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18K Ruby Yellow Blue Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin 15.45cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A lively brooch beautifully crafted in deep 18K yellow gold and bezel set with approximately 5.25cttw in rubies, 5.10cttw in blue sapphires and 5.10cttw in yellow sapphires.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Chalcedony Cat Brooch: Ruby Eyes, Italian Design
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1980s A whimsical cat brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold, stamped Italy and hallmarked 750, denoting its gold purity.
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Adorable Oscar Heyman Carved Ruby Diamond Enamel Platinum Bird Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Adorable platinum bird brooch by Oscar Heyman, set with carved ruby, approx. 0.70ctw G/VS diamonds and enamel (minor loss and chips are present).
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel
Golf Brooch with Diamonds Rubies & Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
An eye-catching brooch in the playful form of a golf bag, masterfully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Vintage Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning bird brooch is excellent quality, set with an impressive ruby displaying fine color and brilliance.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Yellow Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Brooch Pin, Boxed, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Yellow Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Brooch Pin, Boxed, 1920 A beautifully balanced and colorful brooch distinguished by its harmonious symmetry and elegant proportions.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$3,934Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with rubies and pearls
Located in Braintree, GB
The intricate details of the feathers and branch make this brooch a unique collectible. Dimensions and Weight: Weight: 8.96 grams Size: 3.7 x 2 cm Gemstone Details: Rubies (Eyes): ...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s 12.00 Carat Diamond & 9.00 Carat Ruby Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch separates into two small clips. Circa 1950s Brooch 2 1/4 x 2 inches Individual clip 2 1/4 x 1 inches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Aletto Brothers Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch, circa 1980
By Aletto Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ruby and diamond flower brooch by Aletto Brothers is a contemporary homage to Art Deco elegance, crafted in the 1980s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Platinum Ruby and Diamond Brooch, 7.50ct Total Weight, Unisex
Located in Wailea, HI
1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch Looking for a statement piece of jewelry that will turn heads and set you apart from the rest?
Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Paris 18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby and Turquoise
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Bird Brooch Pin size: approx 60mm (2.25' inch) 18k Gold approx 12 grams Brilliant Diamonds Ruby and Turquoise Gemstones Makers mark can be seen in the images Preowne...
Ruby, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 26ct Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Few rubies have external surface imperfections. The brooch measures 2.25" x 2"., the piece has a hidden collapsible bale to be worn as a pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Lion Dragon Brooch Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A very whimsical Gold, Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Lion/Dragon Brooch Set in 18k Bi-Color Gold Dimensions: 1.5" x 1.5" Total Mass = 17.2 grams Overall Condition: Good.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Heavy Gold American Flag Brooch with Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Patriotic 14K white gold American flag brooch set with vibrant multi-gemstones, including approximately 0.70 carats of rubies, 0.33 carats of blue sapphires, and 0.17 carats of diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dragonfly Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The dragonfly brooch features at the center an Australian South Sea Pearl of 17mm diameter.
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, Signed Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
This whimsical floral motif brooch is comprised of 18 karat yellow and white gold and consists of step-cut rubies having an estimated total weight of 13 carats, 7 round brilliant dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Heavy Gold American Flag Brooch with Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Patriotic 14K white gold American flag brooch set with vibrant multi-gemstones, including approximately 0.70 carats of rubies, 0.33 carats of blue sapphires, and 0.17 carats of diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Mother-of-Pearl Gold Swan Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish pin featuring a bedazzled gold swan! It features 0.45 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set around the swan’s body along with a single ruby set as its mesmer...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Napoleon III Brooch - Victorian 18K solid Gold, Ruby & Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
This light stunning brooch holds no hallmark but is tested for 18 karat solid gold.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Salamander long Brooch with fine Bright Tsavorites, Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aspen, CO
18K, white diamond, bright green natural Tsavorite and ruby set in a realistic long salamander vintage brooch well made in 18K and silver. 34 well matched and finely cut diamonds ar...
Tsavorite, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Gorgeous 26, 88 Carats of Ruby, Emeralds, Diamonds on Brooch
By Nakita fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From flowers 🌺 collection, amazing brooch with a exclusive design in 18k gold with a natural ruby cabochon cut of 12,46 ct , a natural emerald cabochon cut of 6,42 ct and natural di...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Heart Pin Brooch with Ruby
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition. Vintage Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimension: 1.2x1.3” Weight: 4.5gr Ruby stone Comes with Tiffany & Co Box
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mellerio Dits Meller Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Lapel Pin Brooch
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely Mellerio dits Meller Lapel Pin Brooch In shape of back of a carriage or stagecoach and its coachman in a top hat Made of Yellow Gold 750 (18k) Two lanterns of natural rubie...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby and Pearl Brooch, Circa 1980
Located in Roma, RM
A striking and sculptural vintage brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, designed as a stylized flower centered by a luminous cultured pearl, framed by a vibrant halo of calibré-cut...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique 14K Rose Gold & Silver Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Peacock Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This magnificent antique brooch is crafted in silver-topped 14K rose gold in the realistic form of a peacock, its flowing tail feathers and body pav-set with rose-cut diamonds, rubie...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Silver Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large silver and 18k gold dragonfly brooch, set with rose cut diamonds (center stone is approx. 5.3 x 5.4mm), sapphire eyes, rubies and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Fred Elephant Brooch in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby Enamel
Located in Paris, FR
The legs are highlighted with black enamel and the eye is set with a ruby cabochon. The brooch is signed FRED on the pin.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Artisan 1980s Signed 14k Gold Jade Sapphire Ruby Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This artisan brooch, signed ANDREW 14k and dating to the 1980s, features a striking combination of carved jade, 14k gold, rubies, and sapphires.
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Fan Brooch/Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dazzling display of Retro elegance, this 14K yellow gold brooch is designed in a radiant fan motif crowned with a bouquet of brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold bouquet of flowers brooch with synthetic rubies and diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brooch in the shape of a bouquet of flowers made of 14-karat yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Pearl, Rubies, Diamonds, 12 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Retrò flower brooch in 12 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by leaves studded with rubies and diamonds, Diamonds 0.40 ct Rubies 0.30 ct Pearl ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 3.95 Carat Ruby, Diamond Crescent Brooch in 8k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.95 carat ruby and 0.44 carat diamond and 8 karat yellow gold crescent shaped brooch; part of our diverse Victorian ruby jewellery collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Domed Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Authentic Tiffany + Co, Ruby, diamond and Akoya pearls set in 18k yellow gold, Italian made domed heart shaped brooch. 1 round diamond approx. weight .07cts. 11 round rubi...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$74,386Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef and Arpels Art Deco brooch designed as a stylised flowerhead, set with buff-top rubies forming the petals and buff-top sapphires forming the stem and ribbon.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
RETRO Brooch with emerald, ruby and sapphire 18k gold 12.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k rose gold brooch set with ruby, sapphire, and emerald – 12.3 grams detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 3.7 cm long by 2.9 cm wide weight 12.3 grams s...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s 18k Gold Poodle Brooch with Ruby and Diamond Accents, 0.09ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.02 carat ruby and 0.07 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 carat white gold set brooch in the form of a poodle; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Gold/Platinum Diamond Ruby Seal Brooch Historical!
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Round/European Cut Diamonds and Rubies Sculpted Seal Brooch on Drum with Ball on Nose Reverse/Underside of Setting has intricate hand-drawn etched patterns Appx Total Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Frog Brooch in 18K White Gold, 2009
Located in BILBAO, ES
. - Type: Brooch / Pin - Year: 2009 - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 8.3 g - Diamonds: 60 stones, 0.84 ct total - Rubies: 2 stones, 0.10 ct total - Pearl: 1 Button Pearl - Motif: F...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern plique à jour enamel gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with a cabochon-cut emerald set in the thorax, weighing 0.82 carat, with a surrounding cluster of eight-...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
14k Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Bird Brooch Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone-Covered Bird Brooch Features Approximately: 10.4 carats of emeralds 6 carats of sapphires 7.50 carats of rubies 2 carats of diamonds Appx 4 3/4" Lon...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lederman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bear Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
He is accented with ruby eyes. 1.75" x 1". Made by George Lederman
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.69 carats and Diamond 1.37 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 5.3 cm Length: 3.5 cm Total Weight: 18.65 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Flower Bouquet Ribbon Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
(44) Round Cut Genuine Red Rubies, add a touch of fife and color, secured by a single bar pin.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Jadeite, Diamond, Ruby, and Onyx Platinum Brooch Circa 1915
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Ten extremely lively rubies are calibre cut and channel set parallel to six brilliant Old European Cut diamonds in a row, accenting the center 0.34 carat Old European Cut diamond in ...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Georgian Ruby and Emerald Mandolin Brooch/Pendant Locket, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Georgian ruby and emerald mandolin brooch/pendant locket.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Two Turtles Persian Turquoise Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pins
Located in Miami, FL
Double charming and collectible, two vintage turtle brooches, crafted circa 1960 in solid 18K yellow gold.
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable quartz gemstone in a drop cut.
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18kt White Gold 2.50ct Ruby & 1.80ct Diamond Snail Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Lovely snail brooch ,artistically designed in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany Vintage Brooch with Ruby and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Vintage Brooch with Ruby & Diamond Material 18K Yellow Gold Ruby: 0.36 ct Diamond: .06 ct Diamond Clarity: VVS Color Grade: E Brooch Dimension: 57.6mm X 36.2mm Brooch Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Seed Pearl Brooch Victorian Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Exquisite antique 18K yellow and white gold brooch featuring brilliant round diamonds 0.2 carats, round rubies 0.2 carats, and dyed jadeite.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Bird Brooch with Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Peacock Emerald, Sapphire Ruby Diamond Brooch A dazzling creation by the legendary David Webb, this Carved Peacock Brooch showcases the brand’s exceptional artistry and v...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bird Cockatoo Brooch with Ruby, Diamond, and Emerald
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Cockatoo Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Body with Gemstone Accents Appx 3 cts Round Rubies Appx 0.50 cts diamonds Round-cut emerald eye Length = 3.5" Width = Appx 7/8" Total Mass = ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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.