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 18k Gold Ruby Enamel Flower Mother Bird Feeding Babies on Branch Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at an amazingly designed and incredibly detailed vintage pin brooch that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
En Tremblant 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Large Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
En Tremblant Moveable Springy Wing Colorful Butterfly --Stone(s):-- (45) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.35c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
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,...
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
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 Honora Lion Cub 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Emerald Ruby Accents
By Honora
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The cub is detailed with vivid emerald eyes and a ruby-set nose, adding wonderful character and color to the piece.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Vintage Style Victorian Opal Ruby Diamond Owl Sterling Silver Unisex Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Victorian Style Opal Ruby Stone Diamond Owl Brooch Silver Unisex Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and owl, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Herbert Rosenthal 1960s Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold bee with textured fanning wings and spindly legs Featuring round cut rubies prong set throughout body and flush set as eyes Weighing approximately 1.50 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Ruby, Brown Diamond and Diamond Frog Brooch Set in 18K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquiose30.08 grams, Tsavorite 2.71 carats, Ruby 0.43 carat, Brown Diamond 1.63 carats, Diamond 0.12 carat, Cabochon Ruby 0.20 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Widt...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White 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
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Heraldic Green Emerald Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A sublime David Webb vintage brooch that dates back to the 1980s, made with green emerald cabochon center stone, diamonds, rubies and pear cut sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14.00 Ct Opal Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch, 18K Gold, Circa 1940
Located in Napoli, IT
This exceptionally hand crafted, richly detailed, vintage brooch is 1940 circa, Italian origin Modelled in the most fascinating fly design in a magic combination of earth mined gemst...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Butterfly Diamonds Brooch Ruby Color Enamel 18 K Gold Floral Unisex, circa 1940
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds Ruby Color Enamel Butterfly 18 Karat Gold Floral Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Lucky Charm Sailing Boat Brooch with Diamonds and Ruby in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies 148 Diamonds - 3.13 CT 1 RUBY - 0.54 CT 18K ROSE GOLD - 9.82 GM These Lucky Charm Brooch is One of the Kind and Very Special.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Turtle Brooch with 2.08CT Rubies & Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Adorable turtle brooch designed with a geometric pattern in 18 karat white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Brown Enamel Ruby Eyes Diamond Leg Giraffe PIN Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.75 inches Width: 23.40 mm Weight: 22.31 grams Handmade 18K yellow gold animal, diamond and ruby vintage brooch. Engraved wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Vintage Retro Gold Palladium GIA Burma Ruby Diamond Shell Fur Clip Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (8) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Bright Slightly Pinkish Red Color - Burma - No Heat - 2ctw (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
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
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Safety Pin Brooch, Circa 1910-1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian 18 karat gold safety pin with central square rubies and diamonds / Made in Italy 1910-1930s Length 4.5cm
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,504Sale Price|20% Off
18kt gold and enamel whimsical poodle dog brooch, set with sapphires and rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt yellow gold and cloisonné enamel whimsical poodle dog brooch, set with sapphires and rubies. Made in 1994 This charming vintage brooch, features a poodle dog adorned wi...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Rubies Treatment: H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Brooch in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Natural Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable natural ruby, 0,7 carats, 6,7x4 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald, Ruby And Diamond Openwork Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 6cm in width, this piece is a striking blend of color, elegance, and versatility. The brooch features an array of gemstones, including vibrant emeralds, fiery rubies, and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.00 Carat Round Diamond 0.02 Carat Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 0.02 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 3 Carat Diamond Number...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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,...
15ct Gold, Early Victorian Emerald & Ruby Bow Shaped Brooch with Locket Back
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bow Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1860s This stunning early Victorian brooch is crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcasing a fabulous bow design that is both timeless and elegant.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
RETRO brooch with ruby and old mine cut diamond sup to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold brooch with ruby and old mine cut diamonds total approx. 0.50ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description the dimensions of the brooch are 4.4 cm by 1.4 cm wide weight 5....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Large Intaglio Glass Ruby & Pearl Twisted Wire Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Orange Glass - Carved - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Orange Color - 40.1x29.3mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 3.7...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, Enamel and Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch with Diamond and Ruby
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Set Brooch with Diamonds weighing 0.71ct and Ruby eyes that weigh 0.11ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Antique Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt / Fold Filled Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 11 natural Sapphires , 28 natural Diamonds, one Citrine and a...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
Retro 1940s 14k Gold Leaf Brooch with 5ct Ruby and 0.50ct Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 1940s leaf brooch sparkles with 5 carats of vibrant rubies and 0.50 carats of diamonds, elegantly crafted in 14k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This stunning jewel is microscopically decorated with granulation work with yellow gold beads and wires and has a unique velvet background. This gorgeous Brooch features 8 Brilliant ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Frog Pin 18k Round Cabochon .98ctw Amphibian Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .58ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960 Diamond Ruby Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage Wire Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized cartoonish dog comprised of wire fur Featuring prong set round cut ruby collar and eye Weighing approximately 0.46 carat total Transparent medium purplish red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tsavorites, Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Bird Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tsavorite 11.74 carats, Ruby 30.54 carats, Blue Sapphire 4.05 carats, Diamond 2.03 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.2 cm Length: 10.2 cm "Since we first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Red Ruby White Diamond Filigree 18 Karat White Gold Brooch Pin
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant brooch showcases a bow design encrusted with sparkling diamonds and accented with deep red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
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
Tremblant Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This tremblant basket brooch features at the base an untreated South Sea pearl of splendid luster in the middle of a stylized basket set with round diamonds en pavé.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Emerald,...
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ruby Matte & Polished Finish Dual Feather Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 2.3mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.85 Grams Clasp: Pin w/ ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swordfish Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Ruby Dolphin Brooch Set in 18 Karat
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 19.79 carats, Blue Sapphire 11.26 carats, Emerald 3.30 carats, Diamond 0.79 carat, Cabuchon Ruby 0.15 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 4.0 cm L...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 18K Gold Love Bird Brooch Pin with Diamonds and Ruby Eyes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The retro 18-karat gold bird brooch, featuring diamonds and ruby eyes, is a conversation-starting statement with timeless charm and enduring value.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch 1950s Flower 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Turqouise and Rubies
Located in Palermo, IT
1950 brooch 18kt gold turquoise ruby and diamonds Italian manufacturing 23 gr 9 cm x4 cm
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$36,205Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Ruby Rose Gold Tobacco Brooch with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower brooch is crafted from 18 karat rose gold and adorned with author's selection of gems.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Ruby, Par...
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
Estate French Pierre Brun 18K Buff Top Sapphire Diamond Ruby Dolphin Brooch 8ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking and beautifully executed French brooch by renowned jeweler Pierre Brun, celebrated for his work with the great maisons such as Cartier.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Antique Art Deco 1930s 12.00 Carat Ruby & 7.40 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930s Brooch: 2 1/4 x 1 1/8 inch Individual clip: 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 inch
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold and Silver 3.0ct Diamond, Opal, and Ruby Bee Brooch MF08-080426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The brooch weighs 17.2 grams total and comes with a gift box.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Craig Drake 18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Textured Gorilla Monkey Brooch Pin
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible vintage brooch/pin is designed by Craig Drake and very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby, Emerald, Beryl & Jade Love Bird Brooch, Set in 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage brooch featuring a pair of love birds perched in harmony, crafted in warm 9ct yellow gold and adorned with natural gemstones: ruby, emerald, beryl, and jade.
Beryl, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, 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.