Pampillonia Octopus Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond
By Pampillonia
Located in Orlando, FL
This 18K gold octopus brooch by Pampillonia Designs captures its subject mid-motion, eight tentacles curling outward from a domed mantle in fully dimensional relief.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Caterpillar Brooch with Ruby 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k yellow gold Total Ruby Carat Weight: ~0.01 carat Dimensions: ~1" long, 0.25" wide Total Weight: 2.5 Grams Stamped "14k" Condition: Preowned, Exc...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Jade, Rock Crystal and Ruby Floral Brooch
Located in Roma, RM
A delicate expression of mid-century craftsmanship, this refined floral brooch captures the natural beauty of blooming flowers through the use of finely carved hardstones.
Jade, Rock Crystal, Ruby
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Shooting Star Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sensational Victorian brooch featuring a radiant combination of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Platinum 0.75ct Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Brooch MF08-082526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This estate platinum brooch features two rows of lustrous cultured pearls accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats and vibrant ruby highlights.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Regency Deco Ruby Diamond Swirl Brooch Pin 14kt 12533*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
regency revival deco swirl brooch pin 0.60ct natural round diamond 0.13ct natural ruby 14kt yellow gold 10 grams 44 x 36mm
Ruby, 14k Gold
Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Gold Pansy Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold pansy flower brooch, with invisible set rubies and approx. 1.40ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian Montana Sapphire and Ruby Poodle Dog Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a distinguished Victorian brooch meticulously crafted to capture the essence of a poodle dog.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K YG Ruby and Diamond Leaping Leopard Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Leaping Leopard Brooch A beautifully crafted vintage 18K yellow gold leopard brooch, featuring a graceful leaping leopard adorned with sparkl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18KY Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Leaf Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This special piece will be the highlight of any outfit! 18 karat gold leaf design. 6 cabochon blue sapphires ranging from approximately 4.5mm - 3mm each 22 round diamonds ranging in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Motiff Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch showcasing an intricate design with intertwining branches.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian brooch showcasing a floral basket design. This antique piece has been crafted from a combination of 18ct gold and silver, featuring old cut diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Iridium Platinum GIA Ruby and Diamond Brooch In Circle
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite brooch is crafted in Iridium Platinum and showcases a dazzling circular wreath design set with vivid red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pearl Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 18k gold brooch , set with three 8mm pearls, square cut rubies and approx. 1.50ctw in old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Enamel 18K Gold Flag Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Details Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: red Rubies and Diamonds Ruby Cut: Calibre Cut Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 1.20 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Total Diamond Weight: Appr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Herbert Rosenthal Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Set with very fine color Rubies and Fine White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .30 Carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston, Platinum Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch, GIA, Evaluation
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Harry Winston Metal: Platinum Ruby: 14 rubies, total 4.9ct, Burma Origin, No Heat, GIA Certified Diamonds: total 37.2ct Weight: 62.55 grams Measurement: 9.2 x 5.5cm SKU: IL216
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Nautical Flag Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Nautical Flag Brooch A platinum flag brooch designed with a waved silhouette to evoke motion, set with square cut sapphires and rubies, and featuring a di...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Platinum 8.74 Carat Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A curved spray with clusters of round brilliant and marquise-cut diamonds, with eight pear-shaped rubies on a curved double row of diamond baguettes; can be worn as a brooch or a pe...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch A floral brooch featuring round-cut diamonds and rubies, and a stem set with baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
The pin is set with 27 round diamonds totaling 0.20 carat, 36 square rubies totaling 0.98 carat and 8 square sapphires totaling 0.76 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Burmese No Heat Star Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The rubies in this brooch accompany a gemological report from AGL stating the origin as Burma (Myanmar) with No Heat and No Enhancement.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Fancy Colored Diamond Ruby Gold Rooster Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A proud and beautiful rooster! It features 3.23 carats of fancy-colored diamonds, which include yellows and cognac colors. Its mesmerizing eye is made of a single cabochon ruby. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Round and Baguette Diamond & Ruby White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Round and Baguette Diamond & Ruby White Gold Brooch This striking White Gold brooch is a true testament to vintage glamour and expert craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Spray Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.78 carat diamond and 0.43 carat sapphire, 0.29 carat emerald and 0.62 carat ruby and 18 karat gold spray brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collecti...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
Fontana Ruby Damond Platinum Gold Insect Brooch Pin
By Fontana
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Roma 18k gold and platinum insect brooch, set with rubies and approx. 1.00cts in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted in glowing 18k yellow gold, this brooch features a graceful bird adorned with 3.27 carats of vivid rubies, a 0.31-carat sapphire, and 0.93 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Diamond, Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Blue Sapphire Bird Brooch 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 18.46 carats, Diamond 2.08 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.46 carat with Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.29 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Setting Width: 3.7 cm Length: 7.0 cm "Since w...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Raymond Yard Retro Diamond Ruby Gold Flower Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Retro classic 14k gold flower brooch by Raymond Yard, set with vibrant rubies and approx. 0.65ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Burmese No Enhancement Carved Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, Burmese ( Myanmar) carved ruby & diamond brooch. The brooch is designed as a pave-set plaque of rectangular outline , enhanced with foliate motifs, centering a carv...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K White Gold Ruby Pave Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch. This exquisite piece features 62 brilliant round diamonds and 48 natural round rubies, with a total ruby weight of 1.6 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Suzanne Belperron Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, 18k
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
A Suzanne Belperron Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Brooch made in 18k Yellow Gold accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Miriam Haskell Ruby Crystal Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell ruby faceted crystal and pate de verre brooch set on silver gilt with pegged rhinestones and signature rose montees stones.
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
VIctorian Pair of Ruby and Pearl Paisley Brooches
Located in New York, NY
VIctorian Pair of Ruby and Pearl Paisley Brooches Made circa 1900 Measurements: .75" long Gram Weight: 8.1 grams Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American fFag Diamond, ruby and sapphire brooch in platinum
Located in New York, NY
American flag brooch in platinum. The design features the American flag with soft sculpted waves, crafted in platinum, encrusted with diamonds, sapphires and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
$4,859Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 9kt Gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 9kt Gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch. This brooch features a crescent set with vibrant rubies and accent diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 1.25ct Ruby and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Five rubies are surrounded by rose cut diamonds in this Victorian brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Brooch. 3.60ct Tsavorite Yellow Diamond Ruby Frog Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Tsavorite Center Tsavorite Weight: 3.60 carats total Secondary Stones: Yellow Diamonds and Ruby Yellow Diamond Weight: 0.35 carats total Ruby Weight: 0...
Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,328Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Bee Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the enchanting elegance of this exquisite brooch, masterfully crafted to mirror the delicate form of a bee.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Peacock Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This antique brooch presents a peacock motif, predominantly adorned with shimmering rose cut diamonds alongside pinky...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Circle Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman circle brooch in platinum with 18k gold hardware. Adorned with square cut rubies and approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Round brilliant cut rubies totaling 0.68ctw cover the elongated body of this vintage 18k yellow gold bee brooch.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This vibrant leaf-form brooch is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features 25 round-cut rubies totaling 1.50 carats encircling the piece.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
This patriotic brooch forms an elegant American flag crafted by the famed American jeweler Oscar Heyman.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Ballerina Brooch by Pampillonia Jewelers
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
This elegant brooch was designed and made at Pampillonia Jewelers.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Lovebirds Boat Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Lovebirds Brooch featuring natural turquoise and ruby accents in a charming handcrafted design.
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Gold Brooch, ca 1950
Located in Genève, CH
A European vintage brooch in 18k yellow gold set with rubies (NH, 1.16ct total) and diamonds (1.87ct total).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, large and impressive 0.42 carat diamond, 0.28 carat ruby and 0.45 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold peacock brooch; part of our diverse jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midcentury Retro Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Retro style platinum brooch, featuring vibrant rubies, sapphires, emeralds and a combination of tapered baguette & round diamonds - total approx. 3.50ctw H/Si1.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiny ruby diamond pin 14KT yellow gold brooch
Located in Jupiter, FL
What a cute brooch with rubies and diamonds in design of a bee.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Lovebirds Boat Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This stunning Estate 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Ruby Lovebirds Brooch is a true work of art, blending vibrant turquoise and rubies with exquisite craftsmanship.
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Fancy Diamond & Ruby Fish Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This Ruby Stylish Brooch will be your first choice for every important moments.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique 1930s Diamond and Ruby White Gold Regimental Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.15 carat diamond and 0.02 carat ruby, 9 karat white gold RAF Staff College brooch; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15k Gold Dragonfly Brooch with Aquamarine, Rubies, Pearls
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.87 carat aquamarine, ruby and pearl, 15 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a dragonfly; part of our diverse antique jewellery collectio...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Green Aventurine Ruby Cat Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Charming Estate 14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch featuring a natural aventurine body and ruby eyes, beautifully crafted in a playful feline design.
Ruby, Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Green Aventurine Ruby Cat Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Charming Estate 14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch featuring a natural aventurine body and ruby eyes, beautifully crafted in a playful feline design.
Ruby, Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
~5mm Pearl and Ruby Cat Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k yellow gold Brooch Measurements: 1.125" x 0.625" 1 Rubies Total Carat Weight: ~0.05 carats Pearl Diameter: ~5.05mm Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Con...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.10ct Diamond and Ruby Retro Brooch MF17-020526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed like a stylized bouquet or floral spray, this platinum brooch features large, sweeping curves of platinum that wind around a cluster of vibrant ruby cabochon buds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Flato gold, ruby, and diamond hand brooch watch
By Paul Flato
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold, ruby, and diamond brooch in the form of a lady's hand holding a watch, and further embellished with a diamond eternity band and ruby bracelet with a diamond charm, in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.