Moira Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Gold and Plique-à-Jour Enamel Calla Lily Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira Collection ruby, diamond and enamel calla lily brooch, with a yellow diamond set spadix, ruby set petal and a plique à jour enamel leaf with a diamond set midrib and diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Enamel
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
6.5 Carat Diamond and 3.7 Carat Burmese Ruby Platinum Ribbon Design Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Mid Century Open Ribbon design brooch featuring 2 Burmese rubies, one oval and one cushion shaped, weighing approximately 3.70 Cts. in total, and 61 round cut diamonds weighing appr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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 20k Yellow Gold 22.5ct Amethyst Tourmaline and Ruby Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique brooch features a richly hued 22.5ct amethyst as its centerpiece, framed by an elegant arrangement of pink tourmalines and vibrant rubies.
Amethyst, Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Luxurious Gold Plated Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Turtle Brooch Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant gold plated turtle brooch pendant features 5 carats of glass filled ruby, 6 carats of pearls, 1.65 carats of diamonds, and is crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Antique Style Bow 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A truly beautiful white gold bow brooch set with diamonds and French cut rubies. The milgraining of the metal edges allow the diamonds and gemstones to sparkle without competing with...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Very Large Brooch with Diamonds, Opals & Ruby Eyes
Located in Broomall, PA
18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Very Large Brooch with Diamonds, Opals & Ruby Eyes A finely crafted butterfly brooch in 18K yellow gold, featuring opal-inlaid wings accented with rubies f...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Tsavorite, Diamond and Ruby Gecko Gold Vintage Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Whimsical Coral, Tsavorite, Diamond and Ruby Gecko Gold Vintage Statement Brooch Pin. Securely Hand set with Coral, 2.50tcw Tsavorite, 0.12tcw Diamond and 0.03tcw Rub...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Rabbit Hare Hunting Whip Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
See video for the impressive details! –Stone(s)– (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - 1 Square Step & ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$442Sale Price / item|50% Off
Vintage Style Carved Emerald & Ruby Diamond Bouquet Brooch Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This 13.3 Carat Aventurine, Emerald and Glass Filled Ruby Floral Brooch Pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver with a diamond set finish, featuring an oval 11 mm emerald centerpie...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Aventurine, Silver, Sterling Silver
1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This antique chick and egg brooch is of exceptional quality, set with a fine and impressive seed pearl and an impressive cabochon ruby.
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant bar golden brooch with rubies and diamonds, Spain, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful golden bar brooch with elements of platinum, set with diamonds of a total weight of about 0.07ct and rubies of a total weight of 0.48ct origin : Spain, early 20th century ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Retro 14K Gold 2.5 Carat Natural Ruby Bee Pin Brooch Circa 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14K yellow gold bee-shaped brooch set with approximately 2.5 carats of natural round rubies.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Jade Wasp Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Jade Wasp Pin Brooch. This gorgeous vintage diamond ruby and jade wasp pin brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with a cushion shaped faceted sapphire, weighing 0.86 carats, set in the thorax, with surrounding round brilliant-cut diamonds, with blue to green...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Florentine Satin Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Florentine Satin Leaf Pin Brooch ITALY Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 9.76 grams Dimensions: 31 x 42mm Signed: Tiffany & Co. ©18KT ITA...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1961
By Ben Rosenfeld
Located in London, GB
This wonderful horse brooch designed by British jeweller, Ben Rosenfeld is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Turquoise Mother of Pearl Ruby Bee Pendant Brooch Circa 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This dual function piece converts easily between pendant and brooch, making it a versatile addition to any jewelry collection.
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Carved Burmese 19.86ct Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and 14k Gold and Platinum Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Centering a carved Ruby with no heat or clarity enhancement measuring 21.83 x 14.46 x 6.34mm Accented with a pave-set diamond head Enhanced by a circular ruby eye, perched on polishe...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Large Majestic 18k Yellow Gold Italian Enameled Ruby & Diamond OWL Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this large outstanding majestic owl brooch crafted from 18k yellow gold and adorned with Italian enamel, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Diamonds Rubies
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds and Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Foliate Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A richly textured vintage brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed in an ornate foliate motif.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Heirloom Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking 1950s Retro signed Ruby and Diamond Stylized Furled Leaf Runway Brooch with cinched center set with twenty-one round faceted Rubies and eight single-cut Diamonds; handmade 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Nouveau Ruby Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
A delightful Art Nouveau jewel, it represents a foliage set with three small natural pearls topped with a bezel-set ruby. Under the ruby and at the end of the brooch are set in tasse...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Made Ruby Emerald Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This brooch has an amazing array of colors! The brooch contains over 35.00 carats in combination of all the Diamonds and Gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.83 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Diamond Brooch
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This unique masterpiece made in ruby and diamond brooch featured by Rewa jewels, in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.42 Carat Aquamarine 1.35 Carat Ruby, 0.22 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.42 carat aquamarine, 1.35 carat ruby, 0.22 carat diamond, 14k gold and platinum set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave Ruby 18K Rose & White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.80x3.90x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "31 White Diamonds 0.22 CT 173 Fancy Diamonds 2.09 CT 1 Ruby 1.32 CT 18KR 19.05 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18k Gold, Enamel, Cultured Pearl, 0.75ct Diamond & Ruby Cabochon Bird Brooch 21g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Bird and Nest Brooch Features Enamel, Cultured Pearl, Diamonds, and Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold Features 0.75ct Diamonds Dimensions: 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" Total Mass = 21 grams Feat...
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Eye Detailed Borzoi Sighthound Detailed Dog Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.4 Grams Overall Height: 25.3mm (0.99") Overall Width: 28.3mm (1.1") Overall Thickness: 6.2mm (at thickest area - not including the pin backi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White & Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
This charming brooch is beautifully designed with 19 round shaped vibrant rubies in the domed centre, weighing approximately 2.00ct combined.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Sapphire Emerald Paraiba Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Freeform Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch featuring 2.88 carats of fine round-cut gemstone, sapphire, ruby, emerald and Paraiba tourmalines.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Ladies Butterfly Brooch, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting, large and heavy butterfly brooch, 18 Karat gold with diamonds and ruby. Perfect condition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Shell Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Made in Italy
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This brooch, offered by Claris-A, is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a ribbed shell form.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Antique 22.27 Ct Ceylon Sapphire 1.01 Ct Sapphire Ruby Diamond Palladium Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 22.27 carat Ceylon sapphire, 1.01 carat sapphire, 0.35 carat ruby, 0.30 carat diamond and palladium brooch with platinum settings; part of our diverse...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Palladium, Platinum, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Company Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Brooch Circa 1970's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Tiffany & Co. ruby flower brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold in Italy, featuring a graceful dimensional floral design accented with richly colored rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine & Rose Cut Diamond, Burmese Ruby, Turquoise Fly Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This fly brooch from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers finely demonstrates the fashion of the Victorian and Art Nouveau eras which centered around nature, anima...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch with Ruby Eyes, Circa 1960, UK
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This vintage poodle brooch is fine quality, set with natural rubies. The brooch is a good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with clear hallmarks.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvorra 5.35ct Opal Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Bird Motif Brooch Pendant in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This 925 sterling silver designer hummingbird brooch features 5.35 carats of natural opal, natural multi sapphire, and glass filled ruby gemstones, complemented by 2.35 carats of dia...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
1.83 Carat Diamond Butterfly Brooch Ruby Sapphire 18K White Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1.83 Carat Diamond Butterfly Brooch Ruby Sapphire 18K White Gold Estate Jewelry Sapphire Weight: 1.46 Carat Ruby Weight: 0.48 Carat Diamond Weight: 1.83 Carat This exquisite butte...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Plique à Jour Enamel, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with an oval faceted sapphire, set in the thorax and in each wing tip, with a total weight of 1.37 carats, with blue to green...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14k Two Tone Gold 21.53ctw Ruby & 4.98ctw Diamond Ribbon Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Subtle variations in size enhance the sense of drape and movement, giving the composition depth without breaking its cohesion. Overall, the brooch balances strong structural lines wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & European Cut Diamonds ~4.5ctw
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & European Cut Diamonds ~4.5ctw This vintage Cartier Paris brooch is designed as a sculptural floral spray in 18k yellow and ros...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gübelin Brooch ears of grain and leaves with ruby and diamonds 18k gold
By Gubelin
Located in The Hague, ZH
Gübelin - 18k bicolor gold brooch with ruby and single-cut diamond, 0.05 ct, F/G - VS/SI Detailed description: The brooch is approximately 4.4 cm by 3.4 cm Weight: 8.9 grams Set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Enamel and Seed Pearl 1.10 Carat Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique hand-painted enamel and seed pearl, 1.1 carat ruby and 20 karat yellow gold locket / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch with Marquise-Cut Center Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in luminous 18K white gold, this bold and elegant brooch features a striking Art Deco-inspired design centered around a 0.52-carat marquise-cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$268Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Ruby Knot Brooch, Circa 1987, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of charm with this 14k yellow gold ruby knot pin. The pin features an intricate knot design, with a captivating ruby at its center. Crafted with delicate precision, this...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.64ctw Round Ruby Fluted Circle Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous retro vintage brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. This wreath style brooch features a circular fluted disk design with sets of four natural round cut rubies ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,170Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Caliber Cut Ruby And Pearl Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.3 grams. Totally is ruby 0.30 ct. Please contact for any questions.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The flower basket brooch features at the center a South Sea pearl of splendid luster.
White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Vintage Retro Gold & Palladium Ruby Diamond Holiday Candle in Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pinkish Red - (Most Likely Burma No Heat) - 0.60ctw (approx.) (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 Solid Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Eyes & Green Gemstones Cat Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Eyes & Green Gemstones Cat Pin Brooch Metal Type: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 4.8 Grams Primary Stone: Natural Ruby Ruby Color: R...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Edwardian Style Circle Ribbon White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The brooch is adorned with radiant diamonds that add brilliance, while vibrant rubies enhance its bold, geometric elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Titanium, Pearl, Rubies, Peridot, Diamonds, Pink and Blue Sapphires Bird Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The stones include Pearl, Rubies, Peridot, Diamonds, Pink Sapphires & Blue Sapphires.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, T...
4.45 Carat Ruby 1.90 Carat Zambian Emerald 3.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 4.45 carat Thai ruby, 1.90 carat Zambian emerald and 3.85 carat diamond, platinum, 9 and 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse je...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
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.