Vintage 1940's 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald & Cat's Eye Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Rubies, Emeralds & Sapphires - Oval, Round & Pear Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Red, Green & Blue Colors (4) Natural Genuine Cat's Eye- Round Caboch...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Detailed Textured Standing Lion W/ Ruby Eye Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Deep Red Color - 0.02ct (approx.)
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RETRO Brooch with ruby verneuille and old mine cut diamond up to 0.08ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k bicolour brooch set with ruby and old mine cut diamond up to 0.08ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 3.0 cm long by 2.5 cm wide weight 11.0 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Era Peacock Brooch Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond & Sapphire
Located in Montgomery, AL
This brooch is so intricate and thought out! He is accented by an array of gemstones, including a hidden sapphire behind the head! Brooch Details Material: 14K Gold & Silver Top Era...
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Brooch with Ruby and Sapphire Cabochon
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Two Tone Yellow and White Gold Brooch With Ruby And Sapphire Cabochon Center Ruby cabochon.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
“Antique Russian 14k Gold Peacock Brooch with Rubies & Diamonds”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian peacock brooch with magnificent wire jewelry technique decorted with rubies and rose cut diamonds with a total 14k gold weight of 16.50 grams hall marked 56 imperial ...
14k Gold
1980s Vintage Warrior Diamond & Ruby 14k Gold Silver, Coral Carved Ebony Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An extraordinary, museum-grade vintage 1980s high-jewelry statement brooch depicting a majestic horned Viking-style warrior.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Boucheron Paris Open Wings Bird Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Brooch French Vintage 1960s
By Boucheron
Located in Lisbon, PT
Boucheron Paris Ruby-Eyed Open-Wings Bird Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold, France, 1960s.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold flower basket brooch, adorned with vivid sapphires Emeralds and rubies, as well as 2...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Statement Butterfly Diamond Brooch Pin Ruby and Opal Center Stone in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Statement Butterfly Diamond Brooch Pin Ruby and Opal Center Stone in 925 Silver in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and butterfly , designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Vintage Style Victorian Brooch Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Victorian Brooch Vintage Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and frog, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage dragon eagle Brooch in 14K Gold Turquoise, Ruby and Diamonds with silver
Located in Delhi, DL
Features: - **Material**: 14K solid gold and sterling silver - **Diamonds**: Natural, white, lustrous pavé diamonds - **Center Stone**: Big, round natural turquoise -**Eye**: Natural...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Silvorra 8.1ct Opal, GF Ruby and Diamond Gold Plated Turtle Brooch in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This refined 925 sterling silver gold plated turtle brooch pendant features an 8 carat opal at the center, complemented by glass filled rubies and 0.3 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Hand Carved & Textured Goose Pin Brooch w/ Ruby Eye
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone:-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby: Round Cut - Pave Set - Red Color - 0.01ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Pin Total Weight: 18.05 Grams Overall Hei...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch/Pin #23323
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch/Pin- This striking butterfly pin is crafted in rich 14K yellow and rose gold, showcasing beautiful dimensional w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Ciner Faux Citrine and Ruby Retro Sterling Silver Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Large, dimensional Ciner Retro brooch of gold washed sterling silver. Large focal, oval faux citrine stone is flanked on both sides by faux ruby beads and crystal pastes. 1940's USA.
Sterling Silver
Unique Ruby and Sapphire Cat Sterling Silver Brooch Gift for Dad Jewelry Pin
Located in New York, NY
Unique Ruby and Sapphire Cat Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18k Gold Gia Emerald Ruby Diamond & Pearl Large Fly Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Green Color w/ Natural Inclusions- 4-6ct (approx. based on GIA measurements)** See Certification Det...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Pin Brooch with 1.25ct Round H VS Diamonds and 17 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 240 ruby stones, the brooch captures attention with its rich hue and intricate craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Love Birds Brooch Set Diamonds Ruby Blue Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The love bird brooch are a set of two. Each bird -or parrot- is perched upon its own coral branch.
Coral, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Go...
PAUL FLATO 1940 Shoe Brooch In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
By Paul Flato
Located in Miami, FL
It is embellished with an exceptional arrange of natural earth mined gemstones, such European diamonds, Burmese rubies and Ceylon sapphires. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold...
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 18K Gold Gem Set Diamond Brooch with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The brooch consists of (4) Green Emerald carved leaves, (8) round beads, (4) Ceylon Sapphire carved leaves, (3) carved Ruby leaves, 20 small Ruby beads, (6) deep Blue Sapphires, (9) ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...
Jacobean Style Brooch in Eighteen Karat Gold with Natural Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Jacobean style 18 karat rose gold brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable natural ruby, 0,7 carats, 6,7x4 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
1.49 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Brooch with Pearl 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant ruby diamond and pearl brooch made by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby 0.10 Carat Diamond 15 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch
Located in London, GB
Unusual and fine antique Victorian brooch handcrafted in 15 karat yellow gold composed of 3 decorative floral section featuring an approximate 0.10 carat diamond old European round c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Boschi 18k Gold + Plat 1.25 ct Diamond Jester Pendant-Brooch w/ Ruby + Sap
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Card suite motif undercarriage; signed Mario Boschi Estimated total diamond weight: 1.25 carats Includes Accent Rubies and Sapphire Gross weight approximately: 39.7 grams Mounted i...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$9,520Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Polished yellow gold petals extend and are alternately set with baguette cut diamonds and vibrant red rubies. The platinum curved stem in platinum topped gold is also set with Old Mi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Beautifully Detailed Filigree with Faux Rubies & Diamonds "HoneyBee" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware accenting the filigree and highlighting inlay faux rubies and faux diamonds "Honeybee" brooch, measures 1 1/4 inches in ...
Pink Tourmaline Ruby Pink Sapphire & Multi Gem Floral Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.10x9.10x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "31 White Diamonds 0.30 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.48 CT 56 Green Garnet 1.16 CT 1 Tourmaline 7.48 CT 535 RU/PS 9.97 CT 18KR 2...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold Genuine Natural Diamond and Ruby Violin Viola Brooch Pin '#J4846'
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k White Gold Genuine Natural Diamond and Ruby Violin Viola Brooch Pin (#J4846) 18k white gold violin/viola pin with over 1/2 carat total weight in pave set diamonds and almost 3/4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.60 Round Vivid Red Ruby Detailed Bee Insect Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Vivid & Brilliant Red Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.50 G...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
Regal 14K Yellow Gold Bird Pin Brooch with 2.87Ct Zambian Emerald Ruby & Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage-inspired bird brooch feature 3 mixed cut emerald and ruby totaling 2.87 carats, set in rich 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Butterfly Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning brooch cast in 18 karat gold. It is hand set 5.84 carats emerald, ruby, sapphire and 2.88 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,740Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Art Deco Ruby Diamond Unisex Wedding Brooch in Solid 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Art Deco Ruby Diamond Unisex Wedding Brooch in 18K White Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 1.32 Carat Diamond, Pearl & Ruby Winged Insect Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
A whimsical winged insect brooch crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, featuring a pointed head, sculptural legs, openwork diamond-set wings, and two bezel-set red gemstone eyes.
Art Deco 2.5 CT Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ruby Flower Brooch Retro Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN AN EXTRAORDINARY MUSEUM QUALITY ART DECO - RETRO BROOCH IN A FLOWER MOTIF IN TRICOLOR (YELLOW, WHITE, ROSE) GOLD ADORNED WITH 6 SAPPHIRES TOTALING 2.45 CARATS, 8 RUBIES TO...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Handmade Solid Gold GIA Carved Emerald Lapis Ruby Diamond Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Carved Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set Green Color - 40-50ct (approx. based on GIA measurements) (7) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - R...
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Burma Ruby, Pearl & Rose Diamond Brooch
Located in London, England
The brooch part was later and is hallmarked for 14ct gold.
18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Enamel Elephant Brooch with Ruby and Diamonds in Gold, circa 1980's
By David Webb
Located in Roma, RM
This exceptional animal brooch by David Webb was created in the 1980s, a period marked by the House’s continued exploration of bold forms, sculptural volume, and expressive use of en...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Parrot Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 38.04 carats, Tsavorite 11.32 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.14 carats, Diamond 1.42 carats with Cabuchon Tsavorite 0.08 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.9 cm Leng...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
$285Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold swords crown shield ruby glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️❤️ VINT...
Brooch - Vintage 18K Gold & Platinum 7.00 CTW Diamond & 8.00 Ct Ruby Double Feat
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage statement brooch features a monumental, dual-layered overlapping feather or palm leaf motif, exceptionally encrusted with approximately 7.00 total carats of fine diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$285Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage lion gold tone ruby red eyes designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤️ ...
Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Siamese Fighting Fish Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 17.0 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.80 carat, Ruby 2.99 carats and Diamond 3.32 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 6.5 cm Length: 6.3 cm Total Weight: 47.4...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch with 1.3ct Round F VS Diamonds and 7ct Ruby
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 2.21 by 2.19 inches, this brooch is a statement piece, perfect for vintage jewelry enthusiasts.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970 Sculpted Dragon Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Emerald
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
It is embellished with four natural earth mined gemstones, such rubies and emeralds. It is fitted at the reverse, with a hinged pin bar and a mechanical lock to wear as a brooch.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 18 Karat White Gold Brooch Pendant Set with Countless Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, large and heavy 18k white gold brooch, set with countless rubies, brilliant baguettes and brilliant solitaire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ART NOUVEAU 14k gold brooch in the shape of a griffon with ruby and diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART NOUVEAU 14k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a griffon with ruby and old mine cut diamond total approx. 0.25ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Plique à Jour Enamel Ruby Emerald en Tremblant Flower Gold Brooch Matching Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The plique-à-jour enamel, emerald and ruby en tremblant flower brooch is made like a piece of art.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Ruby Emerald Cabochon Heart Brutalist Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Massive Ruby Emerald Yellow Red Green Oval Lava Cabochon Heart Love Brutalist Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very ...
Gold Plate
Ruby, Diamond and Brown Diamond Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.95 carats, Diamond 0.28 carat and Brown Diamond 7.68 carats Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 7.4 cm Length: 3.4 cm Total Weight: 22.53 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Circa 1970 Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Ruby "Sea Urchin" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This dome-shaped pin is made up of 13 spiny little flowers and prong-set in the center of each flower is either a ruby or a diamond: > The nine rubies are 3mm (approx 0.11 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch with pearl, ruby and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 18k gold/ silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold and silver brooch/pendant with pearls, ruby, and old mine-cut diamond, totaling approximately 0.80 ct – N/O, G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch/pen...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Clown Brooch by Albion Craft, Ruby Sapphire in Bimetal 18 K Gold, Retro
Located in London, GB
Clown brooch by bespoke British designer Albion Craft Company set in ruby and sapphire in bimetal 18 carat yellow and white gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Rose Gold & Platinum 3.84ct Diamond and Ruby Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Cut - Pave Set - I Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.84ct (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Pave Set - White Color - 0.6...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Mystery-Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Clover 18K Y&W Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K White & Yellow Gold Mystery (Invisible) Set Ruby & Diamond Clover Brooch, Circa 1950s This vintage ruby and diamond clover brooch showcases one of jewelry's most extraor...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Peacock Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 3.79 carats, Cabochon Ruby 8.62 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.97 carats and Diamond 4.51 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 5.5 cm Length: 7.5 cm Total Wei...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Yellow and Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite Ostrich Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire , Blue Sapphire and Tsavorite 6.0 carats with Diamond 0.85 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 4.2 cm Total Weight: 9.62 g...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Whit...
Tremblant Basket Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby Pearl Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The basket brooch features a flower like arrangement of oval cut faceted rubies of fiery color (total of 6.03 carats), nestled among two Tahitian pearls and a South Sea pearl.
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pea...
Late 20th Century 18K Parrot on a Perch Brooch w/Diamonds Emeralds & Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This late 20th Century "Parrot on a Perch" brooch is crafted to look lifelike in 18K yellow gold, with high polish and intricately detailed satin finish plumage.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.