18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The brooch is intricately set with square cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pearl and Ruby Oak Leaf and Trefoil Clover Brooch, Art Nouveau, ca 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A large diamond, pearl and ruby Art Nouveau brooch in platinum and yellow gold, ca. 1910s.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Champagne and White Diamond Lizard Brooch with Ruby Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Champagne and White Diamonds, Natural Rubies Diamond Count: 139 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.24 CTW D...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake, Hammer and Stars Brooch, 9k Gold and Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique snake and hammer brooch. Victorian design at its very finest this brooch incorporates so many beautiful materials and so much symbolism in a small but m...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
“Antique 14k Gold Silver Brooch with Diamonds Rubies, Moscow 1907”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian large brooch in 14k gold topped with silver with old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 0.50 carats and natural rubies total brooch lenght 9cm was made in moscow du...
$2,882
Vintage Elephant Brooch
Located in London, GB
The brooch is a seamless blend of artistry and elegance, with a smooth finish that complements the vibrant gemstones.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
Old European Butterfly brooch dating from ca. 18th century with 2 natural Rubies and 29 sparkling rose cut Diamonds set in Silver , 10K Rose and Green Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
$6,000
Gold Dolphin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gold Dolphin Brooch A brooch shaped as a dolphin set with round cut diamonds and a round cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Moonstone and Ruby Cabochon Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Lovley Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' blue moonstone and ruby cabochon clip brooch with dark magenta cold enamel accents and crystal pave rhinestones.
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
14K Gold GIA Ruby Diamond & Carved Emerald 3D Bird on Branch Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Lab Rubies - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish Red Color - 3.7-4.2mm (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut- Burma - No Heat - Prong Set - 2.50c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Natural Sapphire, Ruby and White Diamond Fancy cut 18K White Gold Brooch.
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies. A spectacular long brooch with fine well matched and well cut stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1969 Ben Rosenfeld Horse Brooch – 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ruby
Located in London, GB
An exquisite vintage brooch crafted by renowned British jeweller Ben Rosenfeld, dated 1969. This finely detailed horse motif is rendered in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a textu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Massive Iconic Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cabochon Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Massive Huge Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Blue Cabochon Enamel Dots Shield Dome Round Circle Sunflower Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellen...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Maison Gripoix Ruby Emerald Maltese Cross Pearl Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Ruby Emerald Red Green Cabochons Maltese Cross White Pearl Brooch Pendant, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Antique Circa 1900 15k Gold Bar Brooch with Synthetic Ruby & Diamonds
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond brooch has been crafted in 15k gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Luxury Natural uncut diamond sterling silver snake diamond ruby eye brooch
Located in Delhi, DL
This is a beautiful sterling silver handmade diamond pearl red eyed serpent brooch. This brooch consists of : Diamond weight- 2.90cts Diamond type- Rose cut and uncut diamond Diamon...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Owl" Brooch with Ruby-Like Eyes
Located in New York, NY
Gilded gold vermeil hardware "Owl" brooch accented with ruby-like eyes, measures 1 1/2 inches in width.
BROOCH - David Webb 17.80 Ctw Burma Ruby and 11.40 Ctw Diamonds in 18 kt Gold.
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Designed as a fully dimensional, blossoming flower, this versatile masterpiece features a dual-wear mechanism allowing it to be worn gracefully as a commanding focal brooch or suspen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,000
Sailing Ship Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sailing Ship Brooch A brooch with a diamond and ruby sailing ship over a black onyx panel, framed with cut diamonds and additional rubies.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Bumble Bee pin, set with approximately 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 15mm White South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18k white gold; pin measures ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$285Sale Price|40% Off
CINER signed vintage gold tone ruby red crystals elephant designer brooch
By Ciner
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CINER • gold tone rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A73 ❤️❤️ VIN...
Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Introducing an elegant antique bar brooch from the 1910's, showcasing a delicate, lucky horseshoe at the centre.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Large Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 20.1 grams Stone Details: Natural Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds. Pin Measurements: Diameter: 2.75 inches x ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Vintage Iconic Gripoix Gold Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Long Chunky Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Unisex Gripoix Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Purple Red Navy Blue Trio Cabochon Rectangle Crystals Long Bar Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
18k Yellow Gold Colorful Enamel Work w/ Ruby Eyes Detailed Kitty Cat Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Pinkish Red - 2mm each (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Pin & Colorful Enamel Work ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,540Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unisex Fine Ruby Sapphire Long Brooch Pin with Diamonds in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Fine Ruby Sapphire Long Brooch Pin with Diamonds in 18K White Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,656Sale Price|25% Off
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Pearl Squirrel with Top Hat Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunningly detailed, top hat wearing squirrel brooch accented with glittering diamonds, rubies and emeralds.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Large Elegant Gold Brooch in a Loop Shape 18 Karat Gold with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Large, elegant gold brooch in a loop shape. 18 Karat gold with rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Gripoix Ruby Emerald Sapphire Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Navy Blue Cabochon Shining Crystals Openwork Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Round Ruby Fuchsia Emerald Sapphire Statement Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Haute Couture Vintage 1980s Unisex Huge Massive Large Ruby Cabochon Crystals Fuchsia Emerald Green Sapphire Navy Blue Citrine Yellow Marquis...
Gold Plate
18k Two Tone Gold Detailed Mosaic Green Enamel W/ Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage brooch features a large frog design crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$135Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage silver tone ruby glass stones eyes figural owl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • good vintage with some signs of wear Sku A70 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Love Birds w/ Nest on Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage brooch that is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with white gold accents featuring a super sweet love birds design set with fine quality stones throu...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Stick Brooch Gold 585 Rubies 0.30 ct Diamonds 0.20 ct Vienna c. 1902
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Stick Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds. Gold (14 ct / 585) / Diamonds (vintage cut / 0.20 ct) / Rubies (vintage cut / 0.30 ct) WEIGHT: 4.0 grams (= 0.14 OZ / 0.1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Gold Intertwined Ruby Red Crystals Flower Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Large Intertwined Flower Leaf Bush Ruby Red Crystals Elegant Modernist Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
ART DECO brooch with ruby and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.9 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI detailed description the brooch is 7.0 cm wide and 1.3 cm high weight 5.9 grams set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 K Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire and Ruby Cabochon
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K yellow and white Gold bar pin brooch set with a heart shaped Sapphire Cabochon and and pear shaped Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Retro Solid 14K Tri Gold 3D Duck Bird Pin Brooch w/ 0.20ctw Round Brilliant Ruby
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:--- (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant cut - Prong & Bezel Set - Pinkish Red Color - 0.20ctw(approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold w/ Rose Gold Accent...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Red Sapphire Brooch with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Pink Sapphire Brooch with Rubies and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower Art Nouveau style brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Vintage 1.70ct Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Retro Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: This vintage 18K rose gold ribbon-style brooch showcases the elegance of retro design with its flowing, sculptural curves.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rhodium Plated Ruby Red Crystal Brooch By Kramer, 1940s
By Kramer of New York
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 3" tall - Rhodium plated - Clear crystal rhinestones - Ruby red colored rhinestone accents - By Kramer (signed on verso) - Circa 1940s - Estate acqui...
$236Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Kramer Floral Brooch with Ruby Rhinestones, Signed, circa 1940s
By Kramer of New York
Located in McKinney, TX
This beautiful vintage floral figural brooch is by iconic costume jewelry brand Kramer Jewelry, circa 1950s.
Art Deco 18K Gold Brooch/Pendant with 6ct Ruby & 4.60ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Brooch/pendant come with a natural Ruby of 6 carats, fine grade , and dazzling natural diamonds of 4,60 carats, F color and VS clarity.
18k Gold
18KT Gold Bee Brooch with Diamond .94 Carat Ruby 1.67 Carat and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This lovely brooch is beautifully designed with a body of invisibly set rubies and a South Sea pearl.
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Iconic Rare Ruby Red Gold Cabochon Flower Long Ball Barrette Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1950s Flower Camellia Ruby Red Circle Cabochon Long 6 Dots Ball Barrette Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Gold Enamel Butterfly Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This sweet butterfly has pastel colors of blue pink and a bit of yellow. This pin is old a Retro piece circa 1940. The thorax of this enamel Butterfly is all Diamonds and the tail...
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K Butterfly Brooch With Sapphire Ruby Emerald and Diamonds Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage 18K Butterfly Brooch With Sapphire Ruby Emerald and Diamonds Yellow Gold This butterfly brooch is fashioned in 18K yellow gold and features a gorgeous iridescent satin-like ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$5,469Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Retro Gold and Platinum ruby and diamond leaf shaped brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Retro Gold and Platinum baguette cut 1.74 cts. diamond and 3.71 ct. cabochon ruby leaf shaped brooch. Design: The design follows a retro-modernist aesthetic, from the 1950s ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Brooch, Victorian 9KT Gold and Silver Wasp, Peridot, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian 9KT gold and silver wasp brooch, four rose cut diamond wings spread around a peridot thorax and a long tapering amethyst body.
Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Silver
Pair of Platinum Diamond and Ruby Clip Brooches, circa 1950
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of Retro platinum clips with rubies and diamonds. The pair of clips have 17 rubies with an approximate total weight of 2.50 carats, 22 baguette diamonds of circa 2.20 ct, an...
White Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 9KT Gold and Silver Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
A Victorian floral brooch in 9KT gold and silver, dating to the 1890s, designed as a naturalistic flower spray set with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Vintage Eisenberg Ice Ruby & Clear Crystal Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch, Silver
By Eisenberg
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the charm of yesteryear with this Vintage Eisenberg Ice flower bouquet pin brooch. This exquisite piece features a timeless silver design, with each flower meticulously ador...
Crystal
Natural 20 Ct Burma Ruby & 10 Ct Diamond Butterfly 18 Kt White Gold Pin/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Burma Ruby and Diamond Brooch , Vintage Natural 20 Ct Burma Ruby & 10 Ct Diamond Butterfly 18 Kt White Gold Pin Vintage Beautiful color of Burma ruby This Gorgeous Pin is made out ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Natural Diamond Ruby Emerald 18K-9K Silver Brooch Bezel Setting
Located in Marcianise, IT
This captivating vintage brooch is a fusion of artistic craftsmanship and precious materials.
Coral, Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$165Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold tone faux sapphire ruby turquoise flower basket designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤️❤️...
1950s Original by Robert Gilded Filigree Brooch Necklace w/ Ruby Glass Cabochon
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a piece by "Original by Robert" after Robert Levy from New York City. A 1950s brooch/necklace (by adding a chain to the provided loop), it features a large ruby glass cabocho...
Gilt Metal
$150Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold tone jewel ruby sapphire emerald glass dangle 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 54 ❤️❤️ VIN...
Fendi Vintage Iconic Gold Gripoix Ruby Circle Crystal Drop Black Bow Brooch
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Iconic Gripoix Ruby Red Art Glass Flower Circle Crystals Drop Pendant Black Enamel Knot Bow Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Eisenberg Ice Ruby & Clear Crystal Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch, Silver
By Eisenberg
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the charm of yesteryear with this Vintage Eisenberg Ice flower bouquet pin brooch. This exquisite piece features a timeless silver design, with each flower meticulously ador...
Crystal
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.