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
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
$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
Claflin Style - Amusing Running Squirrel Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The brooch depicts a sculpted 18k gold squirrel wearing a green and white guilloché enamel sweater and red shorts. The tail is highlighted with over one carat of brilliant diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 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
$3,616Sale 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...
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
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Brooch Rubies 18K Gold Sculptural Floral Swirl Circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A substantial Vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch, circa 1960s, crafted in richly textured 18 karat yellow gold and centred on a rosette of seven round faceted rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch, circa 1885
Located in London, GB
Victorian Burmese ruby and diamond crescent brooch. Set with eleven cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined approximate wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
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...
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
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
Multi Gemstone Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Gold BEE Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
A Wonderful Multi Gemstone Brooch. Securely Hand set with 2.75tcw Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires set in Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold.
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 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
Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic retrò brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted, in the upper part, with a carved coral representing an angel surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$4,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Brooch In very good condition. Total weight is 16.5 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$8,836Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Mid-Century Platinum Sapphir, Ruby & Diamond Flower Brooch Bezel Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Total weight brooch 21.80 grams Diamonds weight 3.50 karat Sapphires and rubies weight 9.62 karat
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
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
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
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
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
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
18k Yellow Gold Ladybird Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies, 21st Century
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 6 cabochon rubies throughout the body and 10 round brilliant cut diamonds set in the head.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is Sapphire Emerald and Ruby about 3 ct. Please co...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Deep Red Rubies
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Yellow Gold Brooch With Diamonds & Deep Red Rubies Diamonds: 4 brilliant cut diamonds Ruby: 12 pear shape rubies,deep red ,ca. 2,6 ct Material: 18 kt yellow gold Measureme...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
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
Plique-à-Jour Enamel Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique dragonfly brooch. It features enameled Plique-a-Jour wings, which are enamel without a backing making a “window” allowing light to pass.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Old gold brooch with diamond, ruby and sapphire, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique old gold brooch with diamond, ruby and sapphire The brooch comes from Spain at the end of the 19th century Diamond: round shape with an "old" brilliant cut, approx. 0.03 ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Gold + Platinum Flower Bouquet Brooch w/ 5ct Ruby and 7.45ct Diamond
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
In a swirling foliate design set with round rubies and round diamonds weighing approximately 12.45 carats Measures 2 1/4 x 2 in. Total Diamond Weight - Appx 7.45 carats Bag: 0.85ct M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch 2.12ct Diamonds 1ct Ruby & 0.1ct Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: This enchanting butterfly pin brooch, crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, captures the essence of vintage elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features Round Rubies set in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Set in Platinum Appx Total Length = 2 1/4" Total Mass = 24.4 grams Featured in Heri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features Round Rubies set in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Set in Platinum Appx Total Length = 2 1/4" Total Mass = 24.1 grams Featured in Bonh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Gold and Silver Lizard Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking antique lizard brooch is a true conversation piece, meticulously crafted in a rare combination of gold and silver.
Diamond, Ruby, 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
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
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
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
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Platinum 0.57tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian ruby, diamond, platinum and yellow gold brooch, comprising three cushion cut rubies, and two old mine cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a 15 karat yellow gold bar brooch...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
18K Yellow White Gold Diamond Ruby Green Jadeite Brooch Pin Antique Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Exquisite 18K yellow and white gold antique brooch pin featuring brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 carats, vibrant round rubies totaling 0.2 carats, and a beautifully carved dyed...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire American Flag Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful, Vintage Van Cleef American Flag Brooch Total Length = 33 mm Total Width = 23 mm Total Mass = 6.5 grams Features Pave-Set White Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies in American ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ruby Peridot Flying Kingfisher Bird Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.75ctw(exact) (2) Natural Genuine Peridot - Custom Carved Lea...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage French Made Brooch Invisible Ruby Setting Flower Pin 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French made Exquisite Rose flower Brooch Pin Circa 1970's 18k White Gold Approx 30 grams Natural Diamonds Round and Baguettes G-VS Natural Square Ruby approx 6-7 carat AAA Un...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ballerina Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.07 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 5.0 cm Total Weight: 9.6 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Golf Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.32 carats with Diamond 0.04 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 4.5 cm Total Weight: 6.1 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
$5,999Sale Price|20% Off
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
9.10 Ct Diamonds, Turquoise, Rubies, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing butterfly brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with turquoise on the body and wings are studded with sapphires, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Piero Milano 18K Gold Crocodile Brooch with Diamond Crest and Ruby Eye
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Greenwich, CT
A finely modeled crocodile brooch by Piero Milano, executed in 18k yellow gold with a naturalistic, fully sculpted body.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold and Silver 0.40ct Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A breathtaking estate butterfly brooch, this piece showcases an extraordinary 14.00 carats of rubies and sapphires set across magnificently detailed wings crafted in blackened silver...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
$17,904Sale Price|20% Off
Golden Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch, 18k Gold, Circa 1980s, Italy
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Golden Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch. This exquisite leaf-shaped brooch is adorned with rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, bead-set in white gold, featuring a stunning fluted textur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco No-Heat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooches, Pair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional pair of Art Deco ruby and diamond double clips, circa 1930s, beautifully crafted in platinum and displaying the bold geometry and sophisticated contrast characteristic...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$16,482Sale Price|37% Off
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Heliotrope Contemporary Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold and is encrusted with 16 diamonds and 9 small and 5 larger rubies, totaling 5.75 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Royal couture natural rose uncut diamond emerald ruby silver elephant brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
Emerald and ruby gemstones add a touch of vibrant color, making this brooch a statement piece for any jewelry collection.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Estate 18k Gold Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Hippo Hippopotamus Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super adorable hippopotamus brooch is crafted in solid 18k white gold with black rhodium throughout.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1970s 18K Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Bicycle Brooch with Articulated Wheels
Located in Greenwich, CT
A highly detailed bicycle brooch worked in 18-karat yellow gold, set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds in pavé and bead settings along both wheel rims, the top tube, handl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.