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
Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.38 carat ruby and 0.30 carat diamond, pearl and 14 karat yellow gold, 14k white gold set 'Crescent' bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Ladybug Brooch with Rubies, Diamonds, and Enamel
Located in Perugia, IT
A charming and elegant Italian brooch in the shape of a ladybug, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with small rubies and diamonds. The brooch has a hidden clasp that allows it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
English Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage English 0.04 carat ruby, 0.02 carat sapphire, 0.02 carat turquoise and 0.02 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier London ruby emerald diamond 18k yellow gold Tutti Frutti brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier London ruby emerald diamond 18k yellow gold Tutti Frutti brooch is an extraordinary Retro era jewel showcasing the vibrant artistry and legendary craftsmanship associated wit...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14K Gold 0.50ct Diamond & Ruby Flower Brooch TI03-112525
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This delicate Tiffany & Co. brooch allows to you add beautiful bouquet to any ensemble.
Ruby, Diamond
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 Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Brooch, 1980s
By David Webb
Located in Roma, RM
Executed in richly textured 18 karat gold and platinum, the brooch displays David Webb’s celebrated mastery of volume, color, and dramatic form.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Brooch Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x9.00x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "89 White Diamonds 0.76 CT 362 Fancy Diamonds 3.31 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 23.43 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Hummingbird Brooch - 18k Round .11ctw Nature Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch & Diamonds Tourmaline & Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Brooch in 14-karat gold with a total weight of 4.31 grams, silver with a total weight of 8.48 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.17 carats, tourmaline with a total weight of 2....
Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
$1,470Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Swan Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (Stamped 585, maker’s mark) Gemstones: Brilliant-cut Diamonds, approx. 0.65 carat total weight; Vibrant Ruby accents Weight: 3.52 grams Measurements: Approx. 0...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Georgian Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded by a cluster of eight, old mine-cut diamonds, with six, oval faceted rubies and six ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Antique 0.78Ct Ruby and 0.40Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning brooch is exceptional quality set with stunning rubies displaying fine colour, brilliance and presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
David Webb Enamel and Diamond Tiger Brooch with Ruby, circa 1980s
By David Webb
Located in Roma, RM
Designed as a statement brooch, this piece is intended to command attention when worn on a lapel, jacket, or dress.
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Froment Meurice Renaissance Revival, Saint Cecilia Pearl and Ruby Gold Brooch
By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice
Located in London, GB
Early Victorian, circa 1850 Signed Froment-Meurice Natural pearls Cabochon rubies Enamel Gold and silver 7 cm 30.3 grams
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$15,640Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Enamel Ruby Eyes Frog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A playful and highly collectible David Webb frog brooch crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold and vibrant green enamel.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
The wings are embellished with vibrant emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, creating a colourful contrasted display.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Multicolored Sapphire Ruby Fancy Shape Diamond Brooch Wreath Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: Metal: 18K yellow gold Gemstones: Approximately 27.00 carats total weight natural sapphires (various shapes, pastel and vivid colors) Accent Stones: Natural rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond, Ruby and Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Cockerel Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.13 carat diamond, 0.02 carat ruby and enamel, 14k yellow gold and silver set cockerel bar brooch; part of our diverse bird brooches collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
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
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
18K Yellow White Gold Ruby Diamond Articulated Wasp Brooch Certified #24360
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Articulated Wasp Brooch/Pin JAGi Certified- This spectacular wasp brooch features 61 round brilliant cut diamonds in white gold and 38 nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond And Ruby Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian large brooch in 14k gold topped with silver with old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 0.50 carats and natural rubies total brooch lenght 9cm was made in moscow du...
Vintage Tiffany & Co France Ruby Emerald Frog Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
20k Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Frog Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co.
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jade, Ruby and Pearl Gold Bumble Bee Bug Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Gemstone Gold Bumble Bee Brooch. Hand set with Jade, Ruby and Pearl. Hand crafted 14K Gold Gold mounting.
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond Rose Gold Ribbon Double Clips Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The diamond and gold ribbon swirl in accented with prong set rubies. The brooch and fitting are 18k rose / pink gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oriental Motif Yellow Gold Brooch with Carved Turquoise Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This unique brooch showcases a finely carved turquoise figure, elegantly seated with a serene expression.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Tutti frutti emerald ruby sapphire diamond 18k white gold brooch pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed with both brooch and pendant versatility, the piece offers a wonderful sense of movement, color, and artistry.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and White Gold Jardiniére Brooch, 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage Jardiniére multi-gem brooch, set with carved rubies, in claw settings and cabochon-cut sapphires, emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, depicting...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
1940s Bouquet of Flowers Brooch. Platinum with rubies, pink sapphires, emeralds
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1940s brooch is made of platinum in the shape of a bouquet of flowers.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Coro Flower Twist Rare Ruby Tremblant Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Coro classic flower twist tremblant duette brooch of gilt metal, green enamel, ruby crystal baguettes and crystal pastes.
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Gold Diamond Ruby Large Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k white gold flower brooch, set with one approx. 0.50ct ruby in the center, surrounded with more ruby gems and approx. 2.65ctw in diamonds (one small diamond is missing - on ...
Gold
Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted by the renown American jeweler Oscar Heyman, this 18 karat Retro brooch is a stunning piece of vintage jewelry from the 1950s.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Grain Setting Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Diamonds weight 0.20 karat Rubies,sapphires,emeralds total weight 2.50 karat Total Weight brooch 11.80 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald 1.56Cttw Ruby 2.04Cttw Diamond 1.92Cttw Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning openwork, 18k white gold brooch is set with glittering diamonds, vibrant emeralds and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jade and Ruby Bamboo Sheath Carving Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The rich green jade is complemented by a small ruby accent, adding a touch of vibrant contrast.
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Spider Brooch with 27.80ct Ruby, 5.50ct Sapphire, & Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Gemstone and diamond brooch composed of 14K yellow gold. The body is a 27.80 carat cabochon ruby and a 5.50 carat cabochon sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Edward Wolfe 18K & Enamel Diamond Ruby Humming Bird Brooch
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An incredibly detailed piece by Edward Wolfe & Co. done in 18K white and yellow gold as well as incredibly detailed black enamel and set with approximately 1.32cttw in G-H color Vs1-...
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Brooch, Contemporary Design, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Brooch/Pin. The brooch features twelve 2mm round diamonds for a total carat weight of 0.24ctw.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 14k Pink Gold Brooch with Rubies and Rose Cut Diamonds, 1950
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold brooch set with rubies and rose cut diamonds. 0.03ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm by 2.3 cm weight 9.5 grams set with - 9 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1960 18 K white Gold cluster Vintage Ruby Diamonds Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A stunning, fine and impressive 18 K white Gold cluster brooch from the 1960 set with 10 Rubies weighing approximately 2.50 ct and Diamonds (Marquise cut, baguette cut and brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s 18k Gold Wicker Basket Brooch with Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires & Rubies
Located in London, GB
This impressively large 1960s Italian brooch is made of 18k yellow gold in the shape of a wicker basket full of flowers.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cameo, Topazs, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Brooch/Pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central cameo surrounded by topazs, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Dragonfly Brooch with Tsavorite and Diamonds and Rubies 18k White Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Large dragonfly brooch with Tsavorite and Diamond encrusted body and ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Floral Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum and designed in a graceful floral motif.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
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
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
Vintage H. Stern Diamond Ruby Basset Hound Dog Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Vintage Diamond and Ruby Basset Hound Dog Brooch Pin by H. Stern. Playful yet refined, this Vintage H.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
New Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Roma, RM
Radiating color and delicate movement, this enchanting butterfly brooch is designed as a jewel-like celebration of nature, rendered in vibrant emeralds, brilliant diamonds and vivid ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold brooch weighing 2.68 grams, silver weighing 4.57 grams, 119 diamonds with a total weight of 1.41 carats, and 3 treated corundum rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
High Jewelry Brooch with Ruby Cabochons, Sapphires, and Brilliant-Cut Diamond
By Freisfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vibrant 18 karat yellow gold brooch is a colorful 'blast from the past,' embodying the bold aesthetic of 1980s high jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 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.