$20,810 / item
18K White Gold Ruby Bow Brooch with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Bow Ruby Brooch with Diamonds 1 Ruby - 3.33 CT 444 Rubies - 26.230 CT 55 Diamonds - 1.390 CT 18K White Gold - 25.54 GM Althoff Jewelry presents a butterfly-shaped br...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.15 Carat Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Heart Bar Brooch 1968
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1960s 1.15 carat ruby and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold heart bar brooch; part of our diverse collection of vintage ruby brooches.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Floral 0.50 Carat Ruby Dust Design on Leafs Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Floral 0.50 Carat Ruby Brooch Pin 18k Gold. This brooch really speaks for itself with the design illustrated in this magnificent one of a kind brooch.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold, Coral, Turquoise, and Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in Princeton, NJ
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold, coral, turquoise, and ruby brooch designed as a turtle with articular head and tail, the carved cabochon coral serving as the shell of the turtle outl...
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.00ct Diamond and Ruby Clover Brooch, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Diamond and Ruby brooch was crafted in 1950s France in the likeness of a four leafed clover.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H.Rosenthal Bee Brooch Ruby 18KT yellow gold RARE
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Rosenthal ruby brooch with excellent craftsmanship in 18KT yellow gold!
Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,630Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Vintage 1960's 18K Gold Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960's Tiffany & Co. 18KT Yellow Gold Ruby Brooch 1.6 Inches Wide x 1.25 Inches Long 12.3 grams Stamped "TIFFANY & CO 18KT ITALY" We Have Also listed a Matching Sap...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Ruby Diamond Brooch Bow Ribbon 14K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage authentic Tiffany & Co diamond brooch, bow brooch, ruby brooch, ribbon brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Lagos Diamond & Ruby Brooch& Pearls Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, Antique
Located in New York, NY
For those in search of a truly unique and beautiful piece of jewelry, consider this Designer Lagos Diamond & Ruby Brooch & Pearls Necklace. This antique necklace boasts exceptional c...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Ruby and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This pendant/brooch displays a feature 0.06ct round faceted cut ruby set to the centre of a floral design.
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
.75 Carat Round Ruby Two Tone Gold Textured Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage mid-century Ruby brooch. This 1960's gem is finely detailed and beautifully crafted. 49 round red rubies totaling .75cts, are prong set in 18k white gold baskets.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 6.85ct Diamond & Ruby Floral Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very fine and impressive vintage 6.85 carat Old European round cut diamond, 1.10 carat ruby and platinum, flower spray brooch: part of our diverse brooch collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Floral Carved Ruby 2.88ctw Old European Diamond Halo Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful vintage carved natural ruby brooch crafted from solid platinum. The carving features a floral pattern and it is a rectangular shaped cut.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Diamond Emerald Ruby Elephant Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Retro Elephant Diamond Emerald Ruby Brooch Pin in 18 Karat White Gold. The wonderful elephant brooch is absolutely charming!
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bow Brooch Diamond Ruby Pearl Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and ruby brooch pin features a bow design in black onyx pavé set with round diamonds (0.56 carats) and accented with an oval cut faceted Thai ruby of brilliant color (1.3...
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
14K Two Tone Cabochon Cut Ruby and Diamond Brooch/Pendant Necklace PRICE NEEDED
Located in Sewickley, PA
Fine Victorian Diamond Ruby Brooch/Pendant in a open frame scrolled floral inspired design studded with 7 round cabochon cut rubies weighting approx. 3.27cts total framed with 80 old...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Tsavorite & Ruby Owl Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in BILBAO, ES
-Creator: Taka, Singapore - Metal: 18K White Gold - Stone: Diamond, Black Diamond, Tsavorite, Ruby - Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut -Stone Details: 70 Diamonds – 1.44 ct 2 Bl...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, White Gold
Late 1950s Gold & Ruby Brutalist Walter Schleup Brooch
By Walter Schluep
Located in Maywood, NJ
Bruatlist jewelery design is fully embodied in this 14k gold and ruby brooch, meticulously crafted by Walter Schleup in his Montreal studio.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,433 / item
Moi Luna Gold Diamond Ruby Brooch and Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 5.72g Gold(18K) : 1.25g Rose-cut Diamond : 5.73ct Gemstone : Ruby, Cultured Pearls 925 Silver There's beauty in asymmetry, and the gorgeous Luna brooch and necklace is t...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1.48 Carat Ruby and 2.92 Carat Diamond Platinum Flower Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.48 carat ruby and 2.92 carat diamond, platinum flower brooch; part of our diverse collection of vintage gemstone brooches.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 4.65 Carat Diamond and 0.24 Carat Ruby Platinum Floral Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.65 carat diamond and 0.24 carat ruby, platinum brooch; part of our diverse collection of floral brooches.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.86 Carat Thai Ruby 0.88 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 4.86 carat Thai ruby, 0.88 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set crescent shaped brooch; part of our diverse range of ru...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Seaman Schepps Aquamarine, Diamond Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps aquamarine, diamond and" synthetic ruby" brooch in platinum and base metal. Circa 1945.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
18K gold ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamond mushroom brooch.
Located in Austin, TX
It can be worn on a lapel, jacket, sweater, or scarf, making it a versatile statement Details • Metal: 18K yellow and white gold (tested) • Weight: 13.5 grams • Dimensions: 1.50 i...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, 18k Gold
French 1960s Retro Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : This airy, antique ruby brooch will be very easy to wear. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver all our jewel with their certificate of au...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hammerman Brothers Fly Brooch with Ruby Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby Brooch Dimensions: 5/8 inches long x 3/4 inches wide Brooch Weight: 4.4 Grams Stamped: H18K Estate Condition: Very good; Professionally cl...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.90 Carat Ruby and 1.35 Carat Diamond, 15k White Gold Brooch Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.90 carat ruby and 1.35 carat diamond, 15 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse ruby brooches collection.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Retro 2.06ctw Diamond & 1.33tcw Ruby 14K Rose Gold Floral Bouquet Brooch 1940s
Located in Towson, MD
Diamond and ruby weight together comes to approximately 3.39 carats across the entire brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
1910s Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch has an interwoven ring design. The brooch is embellished with twenty-two channel set square cut rubies.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 2.50Ct Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning and impressive antique crescent moon ruby brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flag Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This ruby brooch features a plain cylindrical flag pole, accented with a knop to the terminal.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Vase Brooch with Emerald Ruby and Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stepped geometric details draw the eye upward, creating the architectural character of a collectible Vase Brooch. Crafted in 14K white gold, this refined Opal Brooch reflects the sop...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Dragon Diamond Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Diamond and Ruby Brooch, designed in the bold, imaginative style that made David Webb one of the most celebrated American jewelry houses ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 7.35 Carat Diamond and 1.95 Carat Ruby Platinum Brooch, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 7.35 carat diamond and 1.95 carat ruby, platinum brooch; part of our diverse brooch collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Demantoid Garnet and Ruby 15k Yellow Gold Frog Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.30 carat demantoid garnet, 0.02 carat ruby and 15k yellow gold frog brooch; part of our collection of frog jewelry.
Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and 1.54 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This ruby brooch secures to the reverse with a yellow gold hinged pin and clasp.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1990 1.83 Carat Burmese Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This Burmese ruby and gold brooch combines a striking floral design with the unusual addition of a serpent motif.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.00 Carat Burma Ruby and 1.02 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.00 carat Burmese ruby and 1.02 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse ruby jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl 0.75 Carat Ruby 0.42 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl, 0.75 carat ruby and 0.42 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collection.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2.80 Carat Ruby, 0.50 Carat Diamond 9k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An Edwardian ruby crescent brooch combines romantic symbolism with historical elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Pearl Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby brooch has been silver set. The plain pointed bar brooch is ornamented to the centre with a pierced decorated, fly shaped setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
$5,450
Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold stylized leaf pin features two serrated tropical-style leaves, set with rubies and mixed cut old European, modern and rose-cut diamonds set on the stems and veins of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$18,000
Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Brooch A white gold floral motif brooch composed of pear-shaped and oval rubies, accented with round cut and baguette cut diamonds Accompanied by an AGL certifica...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond & Ruby Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Ruby Dove Brooch A platinum brooch in the shape of a dove set with 84 round cut diamonds and a round cut ruby as its eye Total Approximate Diamond Weight: 1.7 carats Mea...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,500
Jade & Ruby Owl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Jade & Ruby Owl Brooch An Owl motif brooch featuring a jade as the owl's stomach.
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
Turquoise Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite brooch presents a captivating tableau of four turquoise birds perched on a golden branch.
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
$3,200
Gold Ruby Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold ruby pin, stamps 18K Italy measures 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 inch, weight 5.2 dwt
Ruby, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Wreath Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Wreath Brooch A white gold brooch set with 6 pear-shaped rubies and 36 round cut diamonds, fitted with a bail for wear as a pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Opal Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Opal Brooch A yellow gold brooch set with one cabochon ruby and 8 opals.
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold brooch, with rubies and approx. 0.25ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$16,750
Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and ruby bow brooch in 18k yellow gold. Center of the brooch set with 0.40 - 0.50 carat trillion cut diamond, Bow set with sixty five round brilliant cut diamonds and forty...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Onyx Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Onyx Ruby and Diamond Brooch Pendant A round onyx brooch set with square-cut rubies and round-cut diamonds Approximate Diameter: 2.75 " Metal Type: White Gold
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold pendant brooch, set with two rubies and apron. 0.90ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Arrow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Arrow Brooch A white gold brooch shaped as a arrow and hexagon Approximate Diamond Weight: 1.60 carats Approximate Length: 2.37 inches Metal Type: 18 karat gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Enamel Gold Jester Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It features 0.55 carats of round cut rubies which decorate its gown. The brooch is comprised of 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Pearl and Diamond Brooch A brooch featuring oval cut rubies, a marquise cut ruby and round cur diamonds, suspending a gray pearl Measurements: 2.5" long Ruby Weight: 4.20 c...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
McTiegue Diamond Ruby Eagle Brooch
By McTeigue
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful Handcrafted McTieque 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Eagle Brooch 100 full-cut round brilliant diamonds measuring approximately 1.3-1.8mm each Approximately 2.00 Carat Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming brooch taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece showcases an graceful swirling design adorned with a striking deep red ruby at the centre.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby Yellow Diamond Anchor Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set sail in style with this unique nautical brooch, crafted with 4.50 carats of French and triangle cut rubies and 3.54 carats of yellow diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Victorian knife edge bar brooch. This antique piece has been predominantly crafted from gold and features a centralised rich red ruby flanked by a duo of bright white ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.