.6 Carat Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Emerald and ruby yellow gold poodle brooch. 2 round emerald eyes approximately .6cts with a round cabochon red ruby mouth. 18k yellow gold. 2 round green emeralds, approx. ....
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cabochon Ruby Pearl and Diamond Fly Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted bar brooch taken from the Late Victorian period. The bar has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and plays host to an intricate insect design.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian emerald diamond ruby 18k gold and silver brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian jewelers had a gift for combining color with a sense of storytelling, and this brooch, circa 1880, is a lovely example of that instinct.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in 台東区, JP
A charming Tiffany & Co. bee brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a beautifully detailed three-dimensional insect design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Penguin Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A charming and finely crafted vintage penguin brooch, beautifully executed in solid 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Continental Ruby Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Continental European made 18k yellow gold vintage brooch, depicting a leaf, set with approx. 0.25ct H/Si1 diamond, surrounded with rubies and two pink tourmaline cabochons.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold
Dankner Ruby Flower Gold Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Designer: Dankner Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstones: 6 Rubies Ruby Total Carat Weight: ~0.50 carats Diameter: 1.75" long, 1.10" wide Total Weight: 9.9 Grams...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Ruby Diamond Brooch Platinum on 18K Gold Calibre Rubies, c1920
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A finely composed Art Deco ruby and diamond brooch, dating to circa 1920, showcasing the clean geometry and precision typical of the period.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Wolf Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this intriguing Victorian brooch showcases a meticulously crafted wolf head at its centre.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Round Ruby Diamond Spray Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's mid-century spray 14k yellow gold brooch with natural no heat GIA certified Rubies and white diamonds. 22 round rubies, certified by the GIA as natural, no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 7.39ct Opal Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 7.39 carat opal, 0.02 ruby and 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage bird brooches collection.
Opal, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage 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, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Radish & Turnip Symbol Red Burmese Ruby & Emerald & Diamond Vintage Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The “Radish” clip-brooch by Nicholas Varney is a bold and playful high-jewelry creation, transforming a natural form into a sculptural statement.
Ruby, Platinum
1940s Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
A 1941 yellow sapphire, ruby, and diamond brooch designed as a naturalist floral spray, the central flower enhanced by calf's-head-cut yellow sapphire petals, accented by square-cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bee Insect 14k Gold Brooch with Ruby and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
14K GOLD STYLISTIC BROOCH WITH RUBY AND PEARL Metal: 14k rose gold Stones: Ruby 0.02ct, pearl Dimension: 18mm x 13mm, 2.5mm thickness Weight: 1.5 grams Retail: $900
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Two Tone Gold Sapphire, Diamond & Ruby Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant yet expressive, this sapphire, diamond, and ruby bouquet brooch captures the romance of fine floral jewelry with striking estate presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Platinum Elephant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive antique elephant brooch featuring diamonds, sapphires, and a ruby; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Italian 1960s Gold Jade Sapphire Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cute Italian made, circa 1960s 18k gold dog brooch. Set with jade, sapphires, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Georgian Ruby Diamond and Rock Crystal Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pendant come brooch taken from the Georgian period. This romantic antique piece focally features a plump heart-shaped rock crystal at the centre.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Silver
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
Tulip Sapphire, Ruby, Tsavorite Brooch 14Kt gold 4.4 grams
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tulip brooch, so pretty and elegant! Made in 14Kt gold with natural gemstones. Why buy from us among others? -We consider all offers please submit yours today -We answer all questio...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 18k Gold Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies, Circa 1900
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A graceful and beautifully detailed antique brooch from the Victorian era, this elegant piece showcases the delicate romance and craftsmanship of the late 19th century.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Brooch With Round-Cut Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Brooch With Pavé Set Round Rubies by Tiffany & Co.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Silver Insect Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver bee brooch, adorned with ruby eyes, blue sapphires and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.30ct Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.30 Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold, Silver Age: 1880s
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural Turquoise Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
This luxurious brooch is adorned with turquoise matrix, sapphire eyes and round rubies and sapphires on each wing along with a band of round single cut diamonds, creating a captivati...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Alligator Brooch 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1970s 18 karat yellow gold diamond and ruby three-dimensional alligator brooch, a sculptural animal jewelry piece of exceptional weight and surface detail, measuring 2.5 x 1 inch...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Set Ruby Diamond White Gold Orchid Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18k white gold orchid flower brooch, set with 16.88 carats in invisible set rubies and 2.72ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique Burmese Ruby and Multi Gemstone Flower Brooch Set
Located in London, GB
A duo of matching pear shaped rubies then completes either ensemble. These brooches showcase meticulous craftsmanship, with each gemstone carefully set to enhance the overall elegance.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist 14K Yellow Gold and Ruby Ribbon Bow Brooch
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Bow Brooch, featuring fifteen bead set round brilliant cut rubies weighing a total of approx. 0.60 carat, worn through fabric with pinstem, joint and catch, mark...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
With its lifelike form and balanced mix of textures and gemstones, this whimsical yet sophisticated brooch is a timeless collector’s piece. Weight: 5.6 Grams Stone: .15tcw Diamonds ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Époque Spider Ruby Diamond 14kt Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This most wonderful little jewel features a finely engraved spider, with an old cut diamond as it's head and a ruby of aproximately 0.60 carats as it's body.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Ruby Birds Brooch, 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Roma, RM
This elegant brooch features three stylized birds delicately perched on a branch, masterfully crafted in yellow gold.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
.20 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's horseshoe brooch set with 15 square cut rubies and 12 rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Antique Horse Shoe Ruby & Pearl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Together, the pearls and rubies create a harmonious blend of elegance and charm.
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby & Diamond Gold Floral Bow Brooch Circa 1950
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One Retro floral ruby and diamond set bow brooch with safety chain and pin.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Cornucopia Brooch 1940s period Italy rubies sapphires emeralds tremblant
Located in Milano, MI
Cornucopia brooch set in 18ct gold, finely decorated with flowers set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds en tremblant.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Matador Brooch with Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive bullfighter brooch is exceptional quality set with rubies, sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Lion Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic whimsical brooch by Hammerman. The brooch is hand sculpted in 18k yellow gold in the form of a mighty yet sweet lion.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Crescent 18 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish crescent brooch holds a total of 9 rubies and 10 diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Brooch Features Floral or Anemone Design with Three Center Diamond Solitaires and Round Rubies Throughout Brooch is Approximately 38 mm Wide x 36 mm Long Total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Gold Flower Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.60 carat and Round cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 0.65 carat. Ci...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Gold Silver Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large antique butterfly brooch, set in 18k gold and silver, adorned with rose cut diamonds, rubies and a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Edwardian Ruby and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Heart Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The rubies total 15pts. Brooch Length: 35mm Weight: 1.7g
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Elephant-Shaped 18k Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Brooch, India, New
Located in jaipur, IN
GW=20.51gm NW=18.36gm Diamond Round =0.70cts Diamond Rosecut =0.30cts Ruby oval=3.00cts Ruby pears=1.23cts Emerald round =4.92cts Diamond polki=0.62cts An exquisite elephant-shaped ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb Carved Jade Diamond and Ruby Seahorse Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Jade Diamond and Ruby Seahorse Brooch Description: A whimsical and bold creation by David Webb, this brooch features a carved jade seahorse adorned with a diamond-...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Italian Carved Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Bird Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Italian made 18k gold bird brooch, with movable tail. Adorned with carved rubies, emeralds and approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Antique Pearl Diamond and Ruby Gold and Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver and 14k gold brooch, set with rubies, pearls and approx. 1.10ctw in old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage Love Bird set Brooches 18k Diamonds Ruby blue Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Love birds Brooch Set High Quality Workmanship and Brilliant Gem Colors These two Brooches can be attached or separated (see video) 18k Yellow Gold approx 40 grams both Size:...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White & Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Basket Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Details Metal: 18K White & Yellow Gold Diamonds: 1.60 carats total weight Gemstones: Natural Rubies and Blue Sapphires Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Design: Floral basket motif with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Topaz Diamonds Rubies Sapphires Flowers Basket Brooch Boxed, 1950
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Vintage brooch depicting a basket (vase) holding a bouquet of flowers set with fine precious stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz
Vintage Ruby Enamel Ladies Face Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.02 carat ruby and blue enamel, 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage estate jewelry collections.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Silver Brooch with Natural Thai Rubies (No Heat) and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful silver brooch set with natural Thai rubies (no heat) and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
11.50 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Brooch Pin 3D 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Floral Bundle Brooch Pin 5.00ct natural diamonds Rounds, Full cut Brilliant.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1890 9k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This ruby and diamond brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Butterfly Brooch - Unheated Ceylon Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet
Located in Berlin, BE
Detailed antique butterfly brooch finely crafted in gold. Set with a natural unheated Ceylon sapphire, rubies, garnet, natural pearl, and rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
WEYERSBERG brooch with coral and ruby - 37.0 grams - 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
WEYERSBERG 18k yellow gold brooch set with white coral and ruby – 37.0 grams detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 6.3 cm long by 6.2 cm wide weight 37.0 grams ...
Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold
Butterfly Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold 18k Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly diamond, sapphire, emerald and ruby yellow gold 18K brooch. Height: approximate 4.00 centimeters.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Spring Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Ruby & Diamond Floral Brooch Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstones: Natural rubies approximately 0.30 carat total weight Gemstones/Diamonds: Natural dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cat Brooch Pin Diamond Ruby Pearl 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The brooch measures 2-1/8" x 3/4". Perfectly working clasp on the back.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k 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.