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
Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond brooch in 18k white gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond brooch in 18k white gold. The brooch features circular design set with round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds, accented with pear shape...
Diamond, Ruby, White 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Butterfly Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
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 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
$4,607Sale Price|25% Off
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 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
Victorian double heart sweetheart ruby diamond brooch in 14k rose gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian Diamond ruby heart brooch in 14K gold and silver. Antique brooch with a central motif of two intertwined hearts, one set with diamonds, the other with natural rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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
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
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
Victorian Blister Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Chick Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive blister pearl, 0.02 carat ruby and 0.33 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set chick brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
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
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Black Onyx Ruby 1920s Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Art Deco platinum and diamond brooch, featuring black onyx and ruby; circa 1920s.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
GIA Certified Natural Conch Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Platinum Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare platinum jeweled brooch featuring a sophisticated arrangement of natural conch pearls, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds in an elegant stylized bird design.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The surface shimmers with pavé-set diamonds and accents of rubies, artfully arranged in floral and star-like motifs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
$5,184Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Vintage 12.39 Carat Amethyst Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 12.39 carat amethyst, pearl and 0.06 carat ruby, 14 karat yellow gold 'insect' brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Retro 5.00 carat ruby and diamond 14k yellow gold flower brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Retro flower brooch showcases a vibrant arrangement of 24 square, round brilliant, and cushion cut rubies totaling approximately 4.00 carats, forming a rich and dynamic...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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
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
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
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
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
11.50 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Brooch Pin 3D 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Floral Bundle Brooch Pin 5.00ct natural diamonds Rounds, Full cut Brilliant.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Greek Key Brooch of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined Art Deco era brooch (circa 1920), designed as a geometric rhombus motif set with calibre cut rubies and single cut diamonds arranged in a Greek key pattern and accented by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Silvorra Antique Style Sterling Silver Bird Brooch Pendant with Ruby & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Make this exquisite Brooch ideal for an anniversary present, Mother’s Day, birthday, or Easter gift.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
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
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
Antique Diamond and Ruby Pearl and Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.15 carat diamond and 0.02 carat ruby, 12 karat yellow gold and platinum 'insect' bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collection...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 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
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.