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
Antique Victorian Ruby and 18ct Yellow Gold Grouse Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch is further embellished with a 0.01Ct cabochon cut ruby, representing the eye.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Floral Brooch with Ruby & Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
At the center of the blossom rests a vibrant natural ruby, bezel-set to draw the eye with its rich color and subtle sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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
18K Gold Horse Pin Brooch with 1.95ct Diamonds 0.66ct Ruby 0.3ct Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: This antique horse brooch, crafted from 18K two-tone gold, showcases exquisite artisan craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ruby And Diamond Peacock Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian peacock brooch with magnificent wire jewelry technique decorted with rubies and rose cut diamonds with a total 14k gold weight of 16.50 grams hall marked 56 imperial ...
14k Gold
Victorian Revival Sapphire Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1960s Victorian Revival insect brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with platinum-topped detailing and showcases refined mixed-metal workmanship accented by vibrant gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Platinum GIA Ruby Aquamarine Diamond Flower Brooch
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Rubies - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - Burma - No Heat - 6ctw (approx. based on GIA measurements)** See Certification Details Below f...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Pearl Ruby and Diamond and Yellow Gold Sword Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pearl, 0.22 carat ruby and 0.19 carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold sword brooch ; part of our diverse brooch collection.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Engraved Face Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Gold/Silver, Retrò Pendant/Brooch
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro pendant/brooch realized with a central elatius coral finely carved , framed by a flowery structure in 9k rose gold and silver studded with little diamonds and rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 0.87 Carat Aquamarine Ruby and Pearl Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.87 carat aquamarine, ruby and pearl, 15 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a dragonfly; part of our diverse antique jewellery collectio...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Ruby Seed-Pearl Enamel Royal Crown Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and elegant brooch from the 1960’s depicting a royal crown. Studded with round brilliant cut diamonds, vivid red rubies, natural pearls and finished with hand painted green en...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage Art Deco Style Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies. A spectacular long brooch with fine well matched and well cut stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Floral Brooch with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamonds
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautifully handcrafted brooch designed by Seaman Schepps! The brooch features 17 old European cut Diamonds, set in 14K white gold, with cabochon cut Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby Diamond and Pearl Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A late Victorian brooch circa 1900, featuring a cushion cut shape Burmese ruby with a strong pinkish red hue adorned with old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
René Boivin Pink Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet Ruby Gold Large Flower Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k yellow gold large brooch by René Boivin, featuring pink sapphire flower petals, rubies in the center and tsavorite garnet leaves.
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold
Diamond Emerald Ruby Vintage Style Spider 9kt Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This large yellow gold spider brooch featuring pave set rose cut fancy rose-cut diamonds, emeralds for its legs, and cabochon rubies on the eyes, fitted with a string pin and safety ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Emerald Baguette French Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large scale bombe faux ruby and faux emerald baguette dress clip brooch, 1950s.
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Musical Mandolin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish brooch of a diamond and gemstone set golden mandolin!
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold & Platinum Owl Brooch with Opals, Rubies & unique Gemstones
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A captivating example of antique artistry, this exceptional 18K gold and platinum owl brooch is a celebration of color, character, and craftsmanship.
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier American Flag Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Pin Brooch Circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Austin, TX
Maker: Cartier Design: American flag brooch Metal: 18 K gold Diamonds: 97 round brilliant cut, approximately 1.68 carats total weight Rubies: 920.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro 14k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Ruby Floral Ribbon Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your accessory collection with this exquisite Floral Ribbon Shape Brooch, crafted from a luxurious blend of 14k yellow gold and platinum. Weighing 15.2 grams and measuring 2 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
W.A. Bolin 18k Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch, Stockholm 1944
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Stamped WAB, Stockholm, the brooch reflects meticulous handcraft and refined material harmony.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Elephant Brooch with Ruby Eye – Whimsical Mid-Century Charm
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-textured in solid 18K yellow gold, the brooch features a single 2.5mm natural ruby eye adding warmth and personality.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Ruby & Emerald Butterfly Brooch 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Ruby & Emerlads Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 25 carat Multi color N...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.25ct Demantoid Garnet, Pearl and Ruby Salamander Brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 15 carat yellow gold, this intricate salamander brooch dates to the late Victorian period. A collection of 0.25 carat total, demantoid garnets and natural pearls adorn the...
Ruby, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1.40 Carat Diamond Ruby Enamel Two-Tone Gold Toucan Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's vibrant, 18k yellow and white gold toucan design toucan brooch. A green enameled toucan with a black and yellow enamel beak which is adorned with a diamond studded feather do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Platinum & 18K Gold Floral Brooch with Diamonds, Jade, Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications Metal: Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Baguette Diamonds: Cut: Baguette Total Carat Weight: Approx. 0.80 carats Green Flawless Jade: Cut: Pear-shaped Setti...
Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 0.25ct Diamond and Ruby, 15k Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The impressive ruby displays fine colour and brilliance. The brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Yellow Gold Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin - 14k Round Brilliant .20ctw Nature
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: .20ctw Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond with Ruby Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.34 carat with Ruby 0.01 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 5.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage gold ruby red glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ...
14K Russian Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Organic Brooch, circa 1922
Located in Venice, CA
14K Russian Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Organic Brooch This 14k gold Russian brooch has an organic form and wonderful texture that is reminiscent of a coral head .
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Baroque Pearl Sapphires Rubies Yellow Gold Butterfly Articulated Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
The eyes are rubies, the four openwork wings are adorned with rose-cut diamonds, punctuated with rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yell...
Green Garnet Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Leaf Frog Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.10x9.70x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "117 Brown Diamonds 0.37 CT 47 White Diamonds 0.50 CT 10 Fancy Diamonds 0.91 CT 124 RU/GG 4.44 CT 6 PE 2.46 CT (3.4-4.4MM...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BROOCH - French Mid Century 15.00 CTW Ruby and Diamonds Botanical Flower
Located in Miami, FL
At the heart of the blossom rests an extraordinary, dome-shaped natural cabochon ruby weighing approximately 15.00 carats. The ruby boasts a deep, richly saturated raspberry-red hue ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Two Tone Gold Ruby Cluster & Diamond Layered Daisy Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage brooch is crafted in solid 14k rose & white gold and features a stunning, hand assembled daisy flower design drenched with fine quality rubies and diamonds thro...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
French 18K Rose Gold/Platinum Ruby and Diamond Floral Spary Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French Retro floral brooch, masterfully crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with platinum accents.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Mikimoto Pearl Brooch Pin Butterfly Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold 7.3g
By Mikimoto
Located in Northbrook, IL
This brooch is a refined addition to any ensemble. More details: Total Weight: 7.3 grams Measures: ~1.25" across Weight: 7.3g Stones: 7.6mm Akoya pearl, small rubies, sapphires, and...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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 carats, with a surrounding cluster of eight...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14 Karat Necklace Pin Brooch Diamonds and Ruby circa 1900's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
14k Gold Brooch about over 100 years old Vantage beautiful Brooch Pin New Addition to the piece made recently also can be a Pendant. chain not included.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Tri Color Gold Ruby Cabochon Diamond Large Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k rose, white and yellow gold rose flower brooch, set with ruby cabochons (one stone is chipped) and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning Boucheron gemstone brooch is exceptional quality, set with impressive emeralds, rubies, sapphires displaying fine colour and brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond And Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Cosmos Pendant Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Brooch Pendant is a stunning piece, crafted from 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Certified 12.00 Carat Zambian Emerald Rubies Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Brooch
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Step into elegance with our of a kind invisible setting brooch, the crown Jewels of Perfect Garden collection.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby 12.4cttw Diamond 0.60cttw Emerald Sapphire Tree Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The colorful tree in this brooch, of 14 karat yellow gold, consists of vibrant ruby, emerald and sapphire petaled flowers which are accented by brilliant-cut diamonds.
Ruby, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Antique Floral Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby, 7.2gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Antique Floral Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby, 7.2gr 18k Antique Floral Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,697Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Pearl Sapphires, Ruby, Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Rooster Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Pearl weight 5.60 grams Emeralds,sapphires and rubies weight 0.57 karat Diamonds weight 0.11 karat Brooch total weight 8.40 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Victorian Brooch witrh ruby ond rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver brooch set with ruby and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.10 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 5.2 cm long and 1.3 cm wide Weight: 3.6 grams Se...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style 7.55ct Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, & Emerald Brooch Silver & Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful victorian style tutti frutti brooch. Approximately 3.85ct round cut diamonds, J/K color, and SI clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Heliotrope Contemporary Brooch with Pink Red Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The brooch offers a feeling of unforgettable elegance with its great rubies, gold, and design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch with Onyx and Ruby
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An adorable 18 karat yellow gold monkey with ruby eyes,hangs from a branch of black onyx. The brooch measures 1.5" x 1.25" Ruby weight 0.12 carats Signed Cellini
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Ibex Brooch Vintage
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
., this striking vintage brooch depicts the head of an ibex framed by the animal's magnificent spiraling horns.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
Contemporary Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Parrot 18K Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The brilliant-cut diamonds completely cover the bird's expressive head, frame its curved ruby beak, and line the elegant arc of the long tail feathers.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.