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
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
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
Antique 2.31ct Garnet, Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Gold Insect Buttonhole Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.31 carat garnet, 0.30 carat diamond, pearl, 0.04 carat ruby and 9 karat yellow gold, platinum set insect buttonhole brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelr...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, 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
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
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.06ct Cabochon Ruby Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Lady's designer made 18K yellow gold flower, ruby vintage brooch. Engraved with "18K". The "TIFFANY & CO." trademark (or hallmark) can also be found on the item.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond and White Gold West Highland Terrier Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.02 Ct ruby and 0.48 Ct diamond, 18, 15 and 9k white gold 'West Highland Terrier' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
18KT White Gold Ruby & Diamond Bow Brooch, Circa 1950, 2.4 in
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant and finely detailed ruby and diamond bow brooch crafted in solid 18KT white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Ruby, Diamond and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A gem set dragonfly brooch, with an oval shaped, old-cut diamond, weighing 0.37 carats, set in the thorax, with surrounding eight-cut diamonds, with blue to green plique à jour ename...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Dog's Head Yellow Gold 18K Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
A lovely dog's head Brooch in yellow gold 18K set by round diamonds, cabochon ruby eyes and sapphire on the nose.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Lexington, KY
The piece is solid 18K yellow gold with two small inset ruby eyes. 18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch 18k yellow gold .05 carat ruby(each) Herbert ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.10ct Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Pearl, Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.10 carat moonstone, 0.39 carat ruby, 0.06 carat emerald, 0.70 carat diamond and pearl, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set insect brooch; part of ou...
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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 18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Onyx Bar Brooch, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.15 carat ruby and 0.96 carat diamond, black onyx and 18 karat white gold bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum & 18kt Yellow Gold Flamingo Brooch / Pendant Diamonds, Emeralds, Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Huge Dazzling Platinum & 18kt Yellow Gold Flamingo Brooch / Pendant With Diamonds, Emeralds, Ruby, Onyx One of a Kind Handcrafted Piece of Art !
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Designer Garavelli Amazonite and Ruby Eye Gold Penguin Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Garavelli Italian Designer Amazonite and Ruby Eye Gold Penguin Brooch. Featuring a Hand set Amazonite and Ruby Eye.
Amazonite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Floral Brooch with Ruby & Enamel, Vintage Artistry
Located in New York, NY
Summary: This 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Enamel Floral Brooch is more than an accessory—it’s a symbol of enduring grace and artistry.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond and Red Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pendant.
Diamond, Ruby
Boucheron Paris 18KT Gold Bird Brooch with Ruby Eye, Signed and Numbered
By Boucheron
Located in Braintree, GB
Boucheron Paris bird brooch in 18KT gold, a fledgling modelled with its wings open on a branch, the feathers chased throughout and the eye set with a ruby.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 14k Red Gold Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold brooch with ruby and rose and old mine cut diamond 1.00 ct Detailed description the brooch is 3.1 cm high and 2.8 cm wide total weight: 9.0 grams set with: - 1 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1990, 4.25"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage ruby and diamond brooch from the 1990’s is a striking jewel with rich color, elegant sparkle, and a refined golden presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Butterfly Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing butterfly brooch7pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds on the wings and, between of the,. rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Two black diamonds as...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald ruby and sapphire 1.20 ct. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.78 carats with Diamond 0.41 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 4.6 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 11.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
An Emerald, Opal And Ruby Blue Enamel 14k Gold Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Emerald Opal Ruby Blue Enamel Gold Brooch. It depicts a shield like gold brooch with gold branches forming a wreath decorated with a blue enamel flowers bows.
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Floral Brooch in 18K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Brooch *Material: 18K White Gold *Condition: Mint *Gender: Female *Ruby: 0.15ctw *Emerald: 0.15ctw *Sapphire: 0.15ctw *Diamonds: 2.70ctw *Clarity: VS1 *Color: G *Brooc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Brooch In very goodd condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
14K Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch / Pendant, featuring one centered bezel set old European cut diamond weighing approx. 0.25 carat, J-K color / SI1 clarity, further adorned ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch circa 1940 in 18 Kt gold, rubies diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Lapel brooch around 1940 in 18 Kt yellow gold, 18 Kt white gold, synthetic red stones and diamonds. The brooch is made up of yellow gold scrolls, on top 9 red stones and 5 old-cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vivid ruby and sapphire accents bring rich color to the center of the brooch, arranged like small blossoms among the diamond-set framework.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
2.35 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby and Emerald Yellow Gold Boat Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.35 carat diamond, 0.75 carat sapphire, 0.58 carat ruby and 0.06 carat emerald, 18 karat gold boat brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewel...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Peridot Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 53.50cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Dimensions/Weight: Brooch measures 2.25” long and 1.60” wide and weighs 35.4g.
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lederman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Walrus Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold walrus brooch has a sandblasted finish for his body and shiny gold tusks.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custome Made Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Violin Brooch With Ruby & Diamonds
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custome Made Vintage Brooch With Ruby & Diamonds Material: 18K Yellow Gold Ruby: 9.0 ct Diamonds: 15. ct Violin Length: 48.5mm Violin Width:15.6mm Violin Thickness: 3.5mm Brooch ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Carved Rock Crystal Grape Vine Brooch 14K White Gold, 1940
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Ruby and Carved rock crystal Grape Vine Brooch in 14K White Gold, 1940 A beautifully crafted 14 karat white gold brooch depicting a sprig of a grapevine, executed with remarkable at...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, White Gold
Wolfers Freres Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Brooch, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This Wolfers Freres brooch from the 1950s has been crafted from 18 carat yellow gold set with grain set diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
22K Gold Leopard Head Brooch - Emerald, Ruby, Diamond & Baroque Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
This luxury brooch features a striking leopard head motif adorned with rubies, emeralds, and diamonds, finished in rich 22K and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct. & Diamond 0.49Ct
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This little bee is beautifully set with round brilliant diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.02ct Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, Circa 1980, Italy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch is further embellished with a 0.02ct round faceted cut ruby, representing the eye.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Blue Sapphire 18K Two-Tone Gold Donkey Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delightful and highly detailed donkey pin brooch crafted in 18K two-tone gold. The body is richly paved with approximately 0.30 carats of sparkling round brilliant diamonds set in ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1900s R.R. & Co. Ruby, Pearl, Enamel Peacock Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This antique peacock brooch, signed R.B. & Co. and circa 1900, from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica California, is a beautiful piece showc...
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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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...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Chimera Brooch, Ruby & Diamond - Andre Kauffer
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Art Nouveau brooch from circa 1910, a chimera rendered in 18k gold with extraordinary skill.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late Deco 1.80ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Flower brooch was crafted in the 1940s and features vibrant rubies and diamonds to bring the design to life.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ilias Lalaounis Ram Ares Diamond Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Large Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
A magnificent expression of Greek artistry and mythology, this rare Ilias Lalaounis Ram Brooch is masterfully sculpted in 18K yellow gold and depicts the powerful ram associated with...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.60ct Ruby and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This stunning brooch dates back to the Victorian period and features a Ruby crescent moon design.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tiffany and Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Sunflower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Weight: 11.9 grams Metal: 18K yellow gold Appx 2 7/8" Long Appx 1 1/4" Wide Gemstones: Ruby Diamond Condition notes: Pre-owned. The piece is in great condition. Few signs of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx 18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these exquisite Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Onyx18K Gold Elegant Parrot Pin Brooch with a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Platinum Diamond Cabochon Ruby Tadpole Frog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The original frog brooch by David Webb done in 18K and platinum and finished with green enamel, cabochon rubies for the eyes and G-H color Vs1-2 clarity diamonds for the mouth.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Bloom Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch showcasing a vibrant floral motif. The design features a large flower with petals encrusted in 17.30 carats of fancy shaped vivid red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Flower Brooch Pin Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 18.52 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.50 CTW G-H VS-SI round natural diamonds Dimens...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Opal Ruby Pendant-Brooch 1890s American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Opal Ruby Pendant-Brooch 1890s American Excellent Condition Original American Antique 130 Yrs old Victorian pendent-brooch circa 1890s 14 Karat gold, ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Rose Gold
0.96 Carat Emerald Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold RAF Sweetheart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.96 carat emerald, 0.07 carat ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold RAF brooch; part of our collection of sweetheart brooches.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies & Pink Sapphires
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies & Pink Sapphires 32 Diamonds - 0.78 CT 56 Green Garnets - 1.16 CT 1 Tourmaline - 7.48 CT 535 Rubies/Pink Sapphires - 9.97 C...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Ruby Bullet Cab Brooch
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Striking Yves Saint Laurent Ruby Bullet Cab Brooch from the 1990's. Made by Maison Goossens in gilt metal in a Deco style design with square red bullet cabs. 3.25 x 1". 1990's France.
Bronze, Gilt Metal
18K Two Tone Oversized Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This piece is truly stunning and completely handmade. This brooch contains approximately 250 round diamonds, 12 carats of oval cut rubies, 10 carats of oval cut blue sapphires, and a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 0.52 Carat Ruby and 5.32 Carat Diamond, Platinum Brooch Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.52 carat ruby and 5.32 carat diamond, platinum brooch; part of our diverse ruby jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.20 carat diamond, 0.20 carat ruby, 0.21 carat sapphire, hot enamel and 18 karat yellow gold dragon brooch; part of our diverse jewelry c...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.