$959Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amber, Ruby & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Amber, Ruby & Emerald Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 3 carat Natural Emeralds - 2 carat Can be worn as a pendent...
Amber, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Insect Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with deep blue sapphires forming the body, pave-set sparkling diamonds in the wings, and round ruby ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Victorian Style Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking ruby, opal and diamond brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features a luminous oval opal measuring approximately 13.8 x 9.9 mm, accented by round and o...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Palladium Gold GIA 7.60ct Burma Ruby Diamond Enamel Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (41) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Shared Prong Set - Purplish Red Colors - 5-7ctw (approx. based on GIA measurements)** See Certification Details Bel...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Palladium, Enamel
Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic 18k yellow gold filagree bow brooch pendant featuring a leaf and scroll design accented with cabochon emerald and man made faceted rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,120Sale Price|20% Off
2.05 Carat Round Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond 18k Yellow Feathered Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Such an incredibly detailed design feathered brooch. The domed center contains 24 round faceted Rubies with one round brilliant cut Diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 18K White Gold Diamond Encrusted Double Cat Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Total exact diamond weight is 2.14ct of overall H color and SI1 clarity. Total exact ruby weight is .06ct. The brooch is secured to garments with a pin and flip clasp design.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Invisible Setting Fancy Cut Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Parrot Bird Brooch Pin
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This vibrant brooch features a striking parrot design, adorned with an array of colorful gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s bouquet brooch with approx 6c diamonds & approx 2c rubies set in platinum
Located in London, GB
This stunning 1950s brooch is made of platinum in the shape of a bouquet of flowers. In the centre there are approximately 6 carats of round cut G colour VS clarity diamonds which ar...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Gold & Sterling Silver Beetle Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds Onyx & Ruby
Located in Venice, CA
The diamonds are J-K-L in color and SI in clarity. The two ruby cabochons measure 2 mm. The brooch measures 3 1/2” x 1 1/4” and weighs 42.7 grams.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Charles Krypell 18KT Gold 6.17 Carat Ruby, 2.67 Carat Diamond Pendant /Brooch
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
The heart measures 1.25" x 1.38". the bar brooch measures 2.50". Total ruby weight 6.17 carats Total diamond weight 2.67 carats Stamped KRYPELL 750 Stamped Krypell 750
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Opal, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Butterfly Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Diamond Details: .70ct, total weight. Antique single cut. G-H Color, VS Clarity. Opal...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Ruby and Detachable Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable amethyst gemstone in a drop cut.
Quartz, Ruby, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Elegant Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Brooch Meister Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The brooch festures 3 top quality colored stones like Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
$5,177Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.8 grams. Totally is diamond 2.30 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Renaissance Revival Limoges Type Enamel Brooch - Rubies, Gold & Silver - C. 1892
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional and rare Renaissance Revival Limoges type enamel brooch - the colorful portrait miniature of a woman in Renaissance dress and hat against a midnight blue background set w...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Georgian 12k Gold & Silver Diamond Ruby Floral Branch Vine Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Pave Set - 2-3ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cut - Pave Set - Pinkish Red Color Material: 12k Yellow G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch Retro Museum Quality 14K
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY ART DECO - RETRO FLOWER BOUQUET BOX BROOCH WITH CARVED EMERALDS, ROUND FACETED SAPPHIRES, RUBIES, DIAMONDS AND EMERALDS WITH BAGUETTE DIAMONDS...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Antique 14ct Two Colour Gold Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Abalone Pearl Swan Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Swan Brooch 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing the exquisite Edwardian Swan Brooch, a true masterpiece of antique jewellery.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 9k Rose Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Fleur De Lis Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully detailed antique Victorian brooch crafted in 9K rose gold, designed in the timeless fleur-de-lis motif symbolizing elegance and heritage.
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose 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.
Bulgari 1980s Ruby Diamond Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Elephant Animal Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized whimsical elephant with layered geometric gold features Featuring organic wavy forms decorated with champlevé style enamel Opaque black and periwinkle in color...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Red Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18KGold & Silver From the “Orient” collection Natural Red Ruby Center - 58 carats Oval shape Natural E...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
1950's Cartier Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a turtle with articulated platinum limbs Shell is highly domed and comprised of carved shell Translucent honey yellow with dark brown spotting Accented by caboc...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tutti Frutti Brooch Pendant in 18K Gold with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This brooch is large 6.0cm long by 5.5cm wide and weighs a whopping 48.5 grams.
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Craig Drake 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Detailed Textured Zebra Brooch Pin
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible brooch/pin is designed by Craig Drake and very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2.13 Carat White Diamond Ruby & Black Diamond Ladybug Brooch Pin 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.13 Carat White Diamond Ruby Black Diamond Ladybug Brooch Pin 18K White Gold White Diamond Weight: 2.13 Carats Ruby Weight: 0.52 Carats Brown Diamond Weight: 0.46 Carats A beautif...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 16.15 Carat Ruby Emerald Diamond Cluster Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Ruby, diamond and emerald 18k yellow and white gold brooch and pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5.15 Carat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Opal Gold Silver Victorian Moth Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 1880's Victorian moth Brooch. Set with rubies, diamonds, sapphires and opals in a 11-12 yellow gold and silver setting.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 17.61 carats with Diamond 0.80 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.3 cm Length: 6.5 cm Total Weight: 10.86 grams "We first o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Multi Flower Bouquet Pot Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Red Color - 1.87ctw (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Medi...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Ruby with Blue Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.39 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.59 carat and Diamond 0.15 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 4.84 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ruby and Diamond Brooch Bezel Setting
Located in Marcianise, IT
A true work of art that tells a story of elegance and masterful goldsmithing, destined for those who appreciate the value and prestige of antique jewelry. Brooch total weight 33.40 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Flower brooch with rock crystal, ruby and diamonds up to 0.56ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with rock crystal, ruby, brilliant-cut, and single-cut diamonds totaling 0.56ct – F/G – VS/SI detailed description: the dimension...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco 20ct Carved Ruby Diamond Brooch in Platinum & 18k Gold, 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco brooch is circa 1930 and is set with approximately 20 carats of carved rubies in gold and Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Bird Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 4.24 carats, Ruby 15.01 carats, Blue Sapphire 10.3 carats, Diamond 1.39 carats with Cabuchon Ruby 0.16 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 6.5 cm Length: 4.8 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mellerio Birds Brooch in 18 Karat Gold Chrysoprases, Rubies, Diamond Circa 1960
By Mellerio
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO Birds singing on a Branch brooch in 18 kt yellow gold chrysoprase, ruby, diamond circa 1950-60 Brooch from MELLERIO in 18 kt 750/000 yellow gold, depicting 3 birds on a bran...
Ruby, Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Carved Emerald & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 70 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Gold Frog Brooch with Invisibly Set Tsavorites, Diamonds, and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
The eyes are cabochon rubies. The frog measures 1" x 1". Stamped 750
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,675Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The pendant can be hung in 2 different directions and also used as a brooch. It will be beautiful on a handwoven gold rope or chain and even on a silk necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Ruby, Brown Diamond and Diamond Frog Brooch Set in 18K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquiose30.08 carats, Tsavorite 2.71 carats, Ruby 0.43 carat, Brown Diamond 1.63 carats, Diamond 0.12 carat, Cabuchon Ruby 0.20 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Wid...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Basket Brooch Diamonds Sapphire Ruby Emerald Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This basket brooch features at the center a 16mm golden pearl of splendid luster.
White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl,...
Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique shell, 0.72 carat ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry col...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$6,415Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Snake Brooch in 14kt Gold, Platinum & Silver with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking antique brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a silver front, modelled as a sinuous snake entwined in a looping openwork form.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
LeVian 18k Gold 1.5ctw Round Ruby Sapphire & Diamond American Flag Pin Brooch
By Le Vian
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (36) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.30ctw (approx.) (48) Natural Genuine Rubies -Round Brilliant Cut - Pav...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Flower Brooch Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds silver solid 14K Gold pin
Located in Delhi, DL
The design is completed with diamonds set as a leaf, enhancing the natural beauty and intricacy of the brooch. Features: - Material: High-quality 14K Gold and sterling silver - Pet...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Sea Lion Fish Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.20x5.00x1.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "22 White Diamonds 0.11 CT 105 Fancy Diamonds 3.28 CT 326 Green Garnet 12.01 CT 2 Ruby 0.26 CT 18KR 34.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 6.00 Carat Diamond, Pearl and Ruby Oyster Shell Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A fascinating oyster shell brooch featuring an assortment of diamonds, rubies and a single large natural pearl in the centre.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Circle Ribbon Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The brooch is adorned with radiant diamonds that add brilliance, while vibrant rubies enhance its bold, geometric elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Brooch in 18K White Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Ruby 0.52 carat. Dimond 0.45 carat of approximately G color and SI clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage BSK Mermaid Brooch in Textured Gold-Tone with Ruby Red Rhinestone Eyes
Located in Milford, DE
Dive into the whimsical charm of this vintage BSK brooch, showcasing a playful mermaid design in a luxurious textured gold-tone finish.
Ruby, Gold Plate
GIA Certifed Pigeon Blood 6.13 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond brooch made by Rewa Jewels crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.8 CT Sapphire Old Mine Diamond Ruby Insect Bug Fly Brooch Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality antique Victorian - Art Nouveau Insect, Bee, Fly Brooch Pin set with Sapphires, Diamonds and Rubies in silver atop 12 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Enamel Work Textured Leaf Rooster Head Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Pave Set on Rooster - White nice diamonds (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color Material: Solid 18k Y...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Craig Drake Gold & Platinum Diamond w/ Ruby Eye Detailed Siberian Tiger Brooch
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Color (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Pave Set - Red Color Mate...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Onyx Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Playful, sophisticated, and exquisitely crafted, this charming VAN CLEEF & ARPELS dog brooch is a delightful example of the maison’s celebrated ability to transform whimsical subject...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
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.