$237Sale Price|40% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone ruby eyes turtle figural brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
$597Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage silver tone ruby red blue glass Christmas tree designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3 3/4" by 2" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
$285Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage silver tone jewel sapphire ruby glass chain tassle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 4 1/4" by 2 3/4" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Rooster Brooch Coral Diamond Ruby and South Sea Pearl 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k yellow gold Diamond Count: ~112 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.50 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Ruby: 1 red ruby ~1....
Pearl, Coral, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
Dragonfly brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a truly spectacular statement brooch. Made of 18kt gold, silver and set with rubies, blue sapphires, emeralds, demantoid garnets and sparkling single cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Crystal Victorian Style Brooch and Clip on Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
An extravagant set of clip on earrings and a brooch, decorated with open-back ruby and amethyst crystals and set in a gold-plated setting.
Crystal, Gold Plate
“1950s Soviet Union 14k Gold Leaf Brooch with Rubies and Opal, 5.50g”
Located in Cairo, EG
1950s soviet union era 14k gold brooch made in almata city kazakhstan in leaf designe with natural red rubies 0.60 ct and natural opal stone 1.5 ct and total gold weight 5.50 grams b...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Ruby Clover Heart Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Arty Gripoix Huge Ruby Red Cabochon Four Clover Heart Love Pendant Choker Necklace Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very exc...
Gold Plate
Vintage Ruby Crystal Brooch, Regal Motif, Silver-Tone Setting Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 1 1/8 inches Discover the elegance of the past with our vintage mid-1900s brooch, featuring a striking triangular pattern of ruby-colored crystals.
Crystal
Trifari Alfred Philippe Moonstone and Ruby Fruit Salad Giant Bouquet Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare, collectible and massive Trifari Alfred Philippe moonstone and ruby fruit salad giant flower bouquet clip brooch of rhodium plated base metal and crystal rhinestones.
Rhodium, Base Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Iconic Ruby Large Heart Openwork Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Unisex Large Two 2 Ruby Red Abnormal Cabochon Stone Circle Heart Love Interlocked Openwork Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition, only dark ...
Gold Plate
Kenneth Lane Whimsical Green Enamel with Ruby-Like Accent "Alligator" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully whimsical large "Alligator" brooch detailed with bold Irish-green enamel accented with ruby-like stones and finished with faux diamond eyes.
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cowboy with Lasso Ruby Diamond Sapphire Brooch -
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cowboy with Lasso Ruby Diamond Sapphire Brooch - VHK#756a Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 28.2 grams Pin M...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coro Vintage 1940s Gold White Pearls Turquoise Wishbone Ruby Red Flowers Brooch
By Coro
Located in Wokingham, England
Coro Vintage 1940s Iconic Turquoise Light Blue White Pearls Wishbone Ruby Red Flowers Bouquet Leaf Talisman Sterling Silver Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Sterling Silver
Rudi Cherny Circa 1970 Blue Enamel Bumble Bee Brooch in 18K Gold with Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This adorable little buzzer by Rudi Cherny is in 18 karat gold with blue enamel, a spiky ruff-like thorax, ruby eyes, and a tiny diamond, just for fun, on his little snout. (Or what...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Christian Dior Vintage Huge Gold Red Ruby Emerald Sapphire Sunburst Domed Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Huge Large Round Circle Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Blue Cabochon Dome Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Kramer Rare Unisex Ruby Emerald Sapphire Opal Trio Oval Brooch
By Kramer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Kramer 1950s Unisex Trio Three Oval Opal Moonstone Emerald Green Ruby Red Cabochon Sapphire Navy Blue Intertwined Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very go...
Gold Plate
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Bird Ruby Red Eye Crystals Swallow Perch Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Unisex Vivid Ruby Red Eye Whole Crystals Cabochon Swallow Bird Perch Brooch, Silver Tone Very good condition.
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1963 Rare Gold Green Jade Brown Ruby Marquise Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1963 Textured Green Jade Brown Ruby Red Cabochon Marquise Water Tear Drop Patchwork Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Ruby Cabochon Heart Star Pentagram Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Huge Large Massive Ruby Red Marble Cabochon Crystal Round Openwork Star Pentagram Heart Love Elegant Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Ruby Gold Thistle Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Crystals Thistle Flower Pineapple Jelly Belly Pendant Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rare Ruby Sapphire Blue Orange Bouquet Large Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Five Ruby Red Orange Yellow Navy Blue Enamel Emerald Sapphire Crystals Flower Floral Bouquet Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 GROSSE Unisex Gold Red Ruby Turquoise Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Turquoise Blue Green Ruby Red Crystals Beads Cabochon Flower Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$117Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold ruby red eyes rhinestone snake dangle chains 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 46 ❤...
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Tricolor 14k Yellow Gold Moonstone and Ruby Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A rare collectible, it is ideal for Tiffany enthusiasts or those looking to add a refined and unique designer brooch to their fine jewelry collection. Weight: 4.7 Grams Stone: Moons...
14k Gold
GIA Certified Natural 50 Ct Ceylon NH Ruby & 8 Ct Diamond Apple 18 K Pin/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural NO HEAT 50 Ct Ceylon Ruby & 5 Ct Diamond Big Apple 18 K Pin/Brooch GIA Report # 6224519627 Natural Corundum Natural Ruby Origin Sri Lanka /Ceylon Ceylon Ruby a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fendi Vintage Gripoix Gold Ruby Emerald Lapis Crown Maltese Cross Logo Brooch
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Gripoix Logo F Fendista Crown Crest Maltese Cross Cabochon Ruby Emerald Lapis Onyx Red Green Blue Black Chunky Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent conditi...
Gold Plate
Vintage 18K Cat Brooch with Quartz Head, Banded Agate Body, and Ruby
Located in Greenwich, CT
Crafted in 18k gold, this one-of-a-kind cat brooch is built around an oval banded agate body, its soft bands of blue-grey, lavender, and cream running horizontally across the stone t...
Agate, Quartz, 18k Gold
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Gold Emerald Ruby Green Brown Water Drop Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Jade Green Brown Ruby Red Cabochon Marquise Water Drop Patchwork Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Belgian 1.55 Carat Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Belgian 1.55 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set brooch in the Art Deco style; part of our diverse...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$177Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold tone lions head ruby red rhinestone eyes chain 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 A66 ❤️❤️ ...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Iconic Gold Emerald Ruby Fuchsia Sapphire Round Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Haute Couture Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Large Emerald Green Cabochon Crystals Fuchsia Sapphire Navy Blue Citrine Yellow Pink Marquise Openw...
Gold Plate
Vintage SAKS Fifth Avenue Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Bird in Nest Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Vintage SAKS Fifth Avenue Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Bird in Nest Brooch - VHK#945 Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.3 grams Maker: SAKS ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940 Vintage Gold Sapphire Ruby Crystals Cute Duck Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Blue Red Sapphire Ruby Crystals Cabochon Running Cute Duck Hat Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Roger Scemama Large Ruby Crystal Flower Chunky Brooch
By Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Roger Scemama 1960s Vintage Large Massive Red Ruby Crystal Flower Layer Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch Pendant, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
1970s 18kt Gold Bee Brooch Pendant Diamond Ruby Opal Rock Crystal Tourmaline
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing a stunning Bee Brooch/Pendant, meticulously crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Sterling silver ruby emerald Pearl Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era.
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Goossens Ruby Red Glass Cabochon Flower Brooch
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Ruby Red Glass Cabochon Flower Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LARENT by Robert Goossens. - Openwork flower brooch wit...
Antique Jadeite Platinum White Gold Ruby 0.40 Carat Diamond 0.49 Carat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Estimated circa early 1900's. Art Deco Diamond Ruby Carved Jade Brooch. Length: 7.5cm Width: 1.5cm
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage Blue Sapphire Bee Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold deep intense blue sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee has 39 invisibly set square cut blue sapphires with an approximate total weight of 4...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mouse Ruby Eyes with Long Tail Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.3 grams Pin Measurements: 2.5 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$357Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage silver tone jewel ruby topaz citrin glass Christmas tree designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 4" by 1 1/2" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
$597Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage silver tone ruby red blue pink glass Christmas tree designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3 3/4" by 2" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Vintage 18K Cat Brooch with Rock Crystal Head, Amazonite Body, and Ruby Eyes
Located in Greenwich, CT
The eyes are set with round ruby cabochons, and a small ruby cabochon is set at the nose as well.
Amazonite, Quartz, 18k Gold
Fish Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The eyes are accented with cabochon cut rubies. The fish suspends a voluminous South Sea Pearl of 18mm diameter.
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
A very large ruby glass cabuchon and grey paste 'flower' brooch, Iradj Moini.
By Iradj Moini
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A magnificent brooch, created by Iradj Moini, dated 1995 - 2004.
Base Metal
Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sea Urchin Brooch with Ruby and Diamond - VHK#821
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sea Urchin Brooch with Ruby and Diamond - VHK#821 Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 17.1 grams Pin Measure...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$119Sale Price|20% Off
Florenza Ruby Crystal and Faux Pearl Filigree Leaf Pin Brooch in Gold
By Florenza
Located in Milford, DE
A regal-looking pin brooch by Florenza. This open filigree leaf is decorated with ruby-red crystals and faux pearls.
Crystal
Vintage Synthetic Ruby and 0.28 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive synthetic ruby and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch in the form of a butterfly; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jew...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Gold Rare Ruby Red Eye Baby Vivid Elephant Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Vivid Cute Baby Elephant Red Ruby Crystal Eye Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
$308Sale Price|20% Off
Ciner Vermeil Heart and Bow Pin Brooch, Citrine and Ruby Crystals, Sterling
By Ciner
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish pin brooch from Ciner. Features a sterling silver, gold-plated heart and bow motif decorated with citrine and ruby-colored crystals.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Crown Trifari Vintage Gold 1950s Rare Red Ruby Eye Tropical Fish Baby Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Vivid Baby Tropical Fish Red Ruby Crystal Eye Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Gold Red Ruby Green Bow Octagon Patchwork Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Octagon Rectangle Crystal Green Red Enamel Patchwork Knot Bow Tie Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition, only one dark spot at bac...
Gold Plate
$10,357Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Coral Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Silver Floral Branch Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Period: Vintage / 20th Century Style: Baroque Revival / Opulent Three-Dimensional Floral Branch Design Metal: 14k Yellow Gold (585/1000) and 800 Silver Total Brooch Weight: 123.50...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|50% Off
Rare Estate 18KT Gold Plate 1960s Lion Faux Ruby CZ Empire Francais Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Overlaid Gold Plated French Lion Faux Ruby Empire Francais Brooch. This Rare Piece has Magnificent Czs and Faux Ru...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Gold Red Ruby Heart Crystals Feather Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Collection Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 1984/85 Unisex Long Double Heart Love Ruby Red Crystals Feather Bow Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Ve...
Gold Plate
18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond and 6 3/4 Cttw Red Ruby Bumblebee Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from opulent 18K yellow gold, this captivating bumblebee brooch pin evocatively pairs nature's splendor with artisanal magnificence.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Unheated Burma Ruby, Two Opal & Four Turquoise Brooch W/GIA Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that beautifully combines elegance and vibrant colors.
14k Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.80x5.20x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "52 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 326 Fancy Diamonds 3.00 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 32.32 GM (WOIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.40x2.00x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 8.55 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Je...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.