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
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
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
9.10 Ct Diamonds, Turquoise, Rubies, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
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
$9,021Sale 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
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
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
Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
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
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
18K White Gold Shooting Star Brooch with 1.50ct Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
It is not just a brooch. It is a wish made wearable.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Floral Brooch with Ceylon Rubies (No Heat) & Diamonds White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant 14k white gold brooch designed in a floral motif, set with high-quality natural rubies from Sri Lanka (Ceylon).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.08 Carat Ruby American Flag Patriotic Brooch Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.08 Carat Ruby American Flag Patriotic Brooch Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Ruby Weight: 2.08 Carat Sapphire Weight: 0.49 Carat Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carat Crafted in luxurious 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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
Antique Retro 14 Karat Gold Ruby Heart and Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Retro 14k rose gold and ruby open heart pin set with a key, circa 1940. The pin illustrates the “Key to My Heart” idea. This fun oversized pin is dimensional with a pipe like...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$9,649Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron Paris 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with Ruby Eye, Circa 1920s
By Boucheron
Located in Braintree, GB
An exquisite Boucheron Paris bird brooch crafted in finely textured 18kt yellow gold, dating from the 1920s.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Made in England 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Mechanical Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare and collectible watch brooch, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold and white gold, set with single-cut baguette-cut diamonds, baguette-cut rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, White 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
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Owl Brooch with Rubies and Enamel Accents
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The eyes are set with vivid purplish-red, round, brilliant-cut rubies, bringing lifelike expression and warmth. Beautiful hand-texturing enhances the gold’s depth and shimmer.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby & Diamond Hat Motif 18K Yellow Gold Convertible Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby and diamond brooch in 18K yellow gold featuring mystery-set ruby hat design with diamond accents and figural bow detail.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Peridot Peacock Brooch/Pendant Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Peridot Peacock Brooch/Pendant Set 18K & Silver Can be worn as Brooch or Pendant Natural Rubies 7 carat Natural Peridot, Ruby & Whit...
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
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
0.62Ct Ruby, 0.50Ct Sapphire and 3.15Ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.62 carat ruby, 0.50 carat sapphire and 3.15 carat diamond, platinum heraldic owl brooch - boxed; part of our diverse collection of diamond b...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Victorian 1880s Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.52 carat diamond, 0.24 carat ruby and sapphire, 9k yellow gold and silver set bar brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French Gold & Platinum 26.72ctw GIA Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (74) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - Burma - No Heat - 23ctw (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Na...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.81 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby White Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This brooch is composed around a 2.81 carat GIA‑certified Burma no‑heat ruby, its vivid crimson tone glowing with a finely textured, almost velvety transparency.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
$16,827Sale 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
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
0.58ctw Ruby Sapphire Bee Pin 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Insect Jewelry
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.54ctw Cut - Round Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.04ctw Cut - Round Colo...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with an oval cabochon ruby, set in the thorax, with blue to green plique à jour enamel wings, with eight-cut diamonds in the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 1950s French Couture Vintage Ruby Rhinestone Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. The Details... This brooch is constructed from gold plated metal. It features a ...
Mabe Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive mabe pearl, 0.12 carat fancy yellow diamond, 0.27 carat ruby, 0.13 carat sapphire and 0.12 carat emerald and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphires & Amethyst Brooch - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphires & Amethyst Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 14 carat Multi color Natural Sapphir...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Silvorra Vintage Style Sterling Silver Opal Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite brooch cum pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and showcases a striking natural opal at the center, glowing with beautiful play of color.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Multi-Gem Brooch / Pendant Set in 18K Gold & Silver A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this striking Bochic “Orient” brooch s...
Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
$4,500Sale Price|40% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Heart with crown Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: *Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer* Metal: 18K (Au 72.91-75%) Weight: 16.2G Main Stone: 43 Diamonds 1.15cts. Color: G Clarity: VS Secondary Stone: 56 Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond Koala Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond koala brooch in yellow gold, circa 1960.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch 1940s in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
Lapel clip brooch in the shape of an eventful knot in 18K yellow gold and platinum, adorned with diamonds totaling approximately 0.60 carats and 14 rubies of various sizes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with an oval faceted sapphire, weighing 1.73 carats, set in the thorax, with blue to green plique à jour enamel wings, with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960's Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Teddy Bear Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional teddy bear with engraved fur texture throughout Accented by a transitional cut diamond flush set in belly Weighing approximately 0.08 carat - eye clean and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade brooch of fluted gilt leaves, pate de verre ruby beads and pastes.
French Victorian 39.00 Ct Australian Opal 6.00 Ct Rubies Large Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find This truly unique large brooch is Victorian period, France 1890 ca – bearing French hallmarks from the period Impressive 39.00 Ct Natural Australian Opal, rare size to come...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond and White Gold West Highland Terrier Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.02 Ct ruby and 0.48 Ct diamond, 18, 15 and 9k white gold 'West Highland Terrier' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
$282Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 6.4ct Ruby & Diamond Convertible Crab Brooch and Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical 6.4 Carat ruby and diamond crab brooch is crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
14ct White Gold, Victorian Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Rose Diamond Cockrel Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Cockrel Brooch Tests 14ct Gold Circa 1900 This antique cockerel brooch, crafted circa 1900 in 14ct white gold, is a lively and intricate example of Edwardian-era whimsy...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brooch-Victorian 1870 Antique Burma Rubies, Emeralds & Diamonds in 18K Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent artifact of high-society Victorian sentimentality, this authentic 1870 estate open-hoop peacock brooch represents the peak of naturalistic British and European jewelry ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum & Gold 3.0ctw Ruby & Diamond Open Circle Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.0-1.20ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Masriera 18KT Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch/ Pendant 2.94Ct Diamond 1.69Ct Ruby
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
Round brilliant diamonds and rubies are set throughout this very special brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Sword Fish Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized swordfish grooved detail and fluted fins Accented by a round cut ruby bezel set as eye Transparent medium purplish red in color Weighing approximately 0.08 car...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tremblant Basket Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The tremblant basket brooch features three flowers with oval cut faceted precious stones of fiery colors: ruby (2.35 carats), blue sapphire (2.83 carats), and yellow sapphire (1.96 c...
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ye...
2.35 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby and Emerald Yellow Gold Boat Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.35 carat diamond, 0.75 carat sapphire, 0.58 carat ruby and 0.06 carat emerald, 18 karat gold boat brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewel...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 24 carat Multi color Natural Sap...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,950Sale Price|25% Off
14k Gold Ruby Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Bouquet Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Where nature meets timeless luxury. A radiant ruby forms the heart of the flower, symbolizing passion and beauty, while rich emerald leaves add a vibrant, earthy charm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Diamond Red Coral Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Quetzal Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage stunning Quetzal bird-inspired handcrafted gold bird. Crafted in solid 18 K Yellow Gold, with White Gold Accents. The beak and the feathered are enhanced by 22 genuine pa...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
NGA Gold-Tone Heraldic Brooch with Ruby Glass Cabochon, Baroque Revival Style
Located in Milford, DE
This striking gold-tone brooch by NGA showcases a bold Baroque Revival design, rich in ornate scrollwork and dramatic face motifs.
Ruby, Gold
Silvorra 5.35ct Colorful Opal Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Bird Motif Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luminous 925 sterling silver, this exquisite brooch cum pendant is designed in an elegant bird motif, showcasing a vibrant harmony of natural gemstones and diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.