French Victorian Ruby Ladybug Brooch - Antique 18k gold animal brooch - Insect
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful jewel is no different. This Victorian brooch is decorated with a ladybird resting on a shield.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold, Coral, Turquoise, and Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in Princeton, NJ
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold, coral, turquoise, and ruby brooch designed as a turtle with articular head and tail, the carved cabochon coral serving as the shell of the turtle outl...
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel Vintage 1950s Ruby Gold Cabochon Flower Long 6 Dots 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
Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Owl Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 9 karat yellow gold ruby owl brooch This charming bar brooch has a seated owl to its centre which is beautifully detailed in yellow and contrasting green gold to show th...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k 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
Topaz Diamonds Rubies Sapphires Flowers Basket Brooch Boxed, 1950
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds, cabochon Rubies & Sapphires. The vase is made of fine transparent Topaz of a huge size.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz
Antique 2.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Platinum Elephant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The body of the elephant is ornamented with three cabochon sapphires totalling 0.65 carats and the elephant's eye is represented with a cabochon ruby totalling 0.03 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s Ruby and Diamonds Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 6 Cabochon Star Rubies weighing approximately a total of 6.00 carats and Old European, Baguette, and Shield cut Diamonds weighing approximately a tota...
Diamond, Star Ruby
Oscar Heyman Platinum Elephant Brooch 10.3 ct Diamond, Sugarloaf Ruby
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Platinum Elephant Brooch by Oscar Heyman Platinum Setting with 10.30 ct of diamonds Includes sugarloaf ruby accent Serial #14563 Dimensions: 1 11/16" x 1 3/8" Total Mass = 2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sterling silver and 18k rose gold flower pin with ruby cabochon
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your ensemble with a touch of timeless elegance through our Sterling Silver and 18k Rose Gold Flower Stick Pin, adorned with a radiant Ruby Cabochon. A delicate blossom craft...
Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 7.39ct Opal Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The eye of the bird is represented by a 0.02ct round cabochon cut ruby. The brooch secures to the reverse with a yellow gold hinged pin and safety clasp.
Opal, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A triumph of craftsmanship and imagination, this vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS brooch captures the fleeting romance of a bloom forever in full flourish. Meticulously composed with the h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
René Boivin Ruby, Diamond and Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Clip
By René Boivin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A rare ruby, diamond and turquoise 18K gold butterfly brooch clip by René Boivin, French, 1957 This is a beautiful and sought after butterfly clip brooch by René Boivin.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage Two Turtles Persian Turquoise Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pins
Located in Miami, FL
This delightful piece features a shell adorned with vivid Persian turquoise cabochons and a single ruby-set eye, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and whimsical elegance.
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 26, 88 Carats of Ruby, Emeralds, Diamonds on Brooch
By Nakita fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From flowers 🌺 collection, amazing brooch with a exclusive design in 18k gold with a natural ruby cabochon cut of 12,46 ct , a natural emerald cabochon cut of 6,42 ct and natural di...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald Diamond and Ruby 18-Karat Gold Flower Brooch
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Featuring two exquisitely engraved emerald leaves and a dainty flower on a branch, this brooch exemplifies the stunning beauty of nature. The intricate design is complemented by the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian 3.50ct Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
The claw set synthetic ruby weighs 3.50 carat and is cabochon cut, showing evidence of antique ruby synthesis methods used circa 1900.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18KT Gold Lapis Lazuli Mouse Brooch with Ruby Accents
Located in Braintree, GB
The body is formed from a polished lapis lazuli cabochon, accented with small ruby-set details to the torso and eye.
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 0.52 Carat Ruby and 5.32 Carat Diamond, Platinum Brooch Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.52 carat ruby and 5.32 carat diamond, platinum brooch; part of our diverse ruby jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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. Width: 4.50 centimeters. Total weight: 12.15 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This stunning and handcrafted brooch is shaped in the design of a fly, featuring the wings as half moon, cabochon cut garnets.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 7.00ct Amethyst, Turquoise and Ruby Duck brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This whimsical duck brooch was crafted in the 1970s. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the duck centres around a large 7.00 carat cabochon amethyst.
Amethyst, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 26ct Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable 18k gold brooch by David Webb, featuring center emerald cabochon (stone measures approx. 21.03 x 14 x11.5mm) weighing about 26 carats, surrounded with blue sapphires, r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Fred Elephant Brooch in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby Enamel
Located in Paris, FR
The legs are highlighted with black enamel and the eye is set with a ruby cabochon. The brooch is signed FRED on the pin.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18ct Gold Chalcedony Cat Brooch: Ruby Eyes, Italian Design
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1980s A whimsical cat brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold, stamped Italy and hallmarked 750, denoting its gold purity.
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Meister Zürich Lucky Ladybug Ruby Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This charming Meister Zürich ladybird brooch is crafted from 750 yellow and white gold and beautifully set with 6 ruby cabochons totalling 0.55 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby and Gold Bear Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The bear's eyes are represented by two collet set cabochon cut rubies. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dog's Head Yellow Gold 18K Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
A lovely dog's head Brooch in yellow gold 18K set by round diamonds, cabochon ruby eyes and sapphire on the nose.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Cabochon Ruby Tourmaline and Crystal Pin
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Cabochon Ruby, two Cabochon Tourmalines, and Crystals. Signed by Bvlgari 1 3/4 x 1/2 inch
Crystal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Wise Owl Diamond Ruby Lapis MOP Cabochon Amethyst Pin Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A whimsical “wise owl” brooch beautifully done in 18K yellow and white gold set with lapis, mother of pearl, .30cttw in G-I color Vs diamonds throughout as well as rubies for the eye...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.10ct Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Pearl, Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.10 carat moonstone, 0.39 carat ruby, 0.06 carat emerald, 0.70 carat diamond and pearl, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set insect brooch; part of ou...
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond, Ruby and Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Cockerel Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.13 carat diamond, 0.02 carat ruby and enamel, 14k yellow gold and silver set cockerel bar brooch; part of our diverse bird brooches collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
David Webb Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Brooch, 1980s
By David Webb
Located in Roma, RM
Centered by a richly colored cabochon emerald framed by brilliant diamonds, the composition radiates outward with alternating cabochon rubies and sapphires set within dimensional gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Froment Meurice Renaissance Revival, Saint Cecilia Pearl and Ruby Gold Brooch
By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice
Located in London, GB
Early Victorian, circa 1850 Signed Froment-Meurice Natural pearls Cabochon rubies Enamel Gold and silver 7 cm 30.3 grams
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with an oval cabochon ruby, set in the thorax, with blue to green plique à jour enamel wings, with eight-cut diamonds in the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Ruby and 18ct Yellow Gold Grouse Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch is further embellished with a 0.01Ct cabochon cut ruby, representing the eye.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Revival Sapphire Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
The charming insect design is set with four round brilliant diamonds and forty-two round single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.67 carats (SI1–I1 clarity, G–H color), creating ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Amethyst Triangular Floral Brooch Pin in Gold, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite brooch! Features a triangular, intricately accented, gold-plated metal setting with a centerpiece amethyst cabochon, which resembles a floral motif.
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold Plate
GIA Certified Natural Conch Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Platinum Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare platinum jeweled brooch featuring a sophisticated arrangement of natural conch pearls, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds in an elegant stylized bird design. The...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Cartier London ruby emerald diamond 18k yellow gold Tutti Frutti brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and platinum during the 1940s, this remarkable brooch features 16 cabochon cut rubies totaling approximately 18.00 carats, radiating rich vivid c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980's Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This textured 1980's frog motif brooch pin is excellent for nature lovers, Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold by Hammerman Brothers, topped by (11) round cut diamonds, pave set, wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and White Gold Jardiniére Brooch, 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage Jardiniére multi-gem brooch, set with carved rubies, in claw settings and cabochon-cut sapphires, emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, depicting...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Cellino Yellow Gold Ruby Eyes and Walnut Belly Large Teddy Bear Brooch
By Cellino
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cellino Yellow Gold & Ruby Teddy Bear Brooch – Whimsical & Exquisite This delightful vintage Cellino teddy bear brooch is a true collector’s piece, crafted in rich yellow go...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
French Victorian 39.00 Ct Australian Opal 6.00 Ct Rubies Large Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find This truly unique large brooch is Victorian period, France 1890 ca – bearing French hallmarks from the period Impressive 39.00 Ct Natural Australian Opal, rare size to come...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,780Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Brooch Gold Byzantine Empire Histamenon Nomisma 1059-1067 A.D. Rubies
Located in New York, NY
The top bar, designed in a tube-like shape adorned with elegant ridges, features two mesmerizing ruby cabochons that add a touch of opulence and vibrant color.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
0.39 Carat Ruby Bloodstone 0.18 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, antique 0.39 carat ruby, bloodstone, 0.18 carat diamond and 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique bloodstone jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Emerald & Diamond Strawberry Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly magnificent vintage brooch that is very well crafted in solid yellow gold and platinum, features a truly jaw dropping strawberry design that is completely covered with top...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This antique chick and egg brooch is of exceptional quality, set with a fine and impressive seed pearl and an impressive cabochon ruby.
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Russian Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Organic Brooch, circa 1922
Located in Venice, CA
14K Russian Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Organic Brooch This 14k gold Russian brooch has an organic form and wonderful texture that is reminiscent of a coral head .
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 20.00 Carat Carved Ruby and 9.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch also features two small Cabochon Rubies. Circa 1930s 2 1/16 x 1 13/16 inches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable quartz gemstone in a drop cut. The piece is adorned with a natural ru...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
W.A. Bolin 18k Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch, Stockholm 1944
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Measuring approximately 60 × 50 mm and weighing 22.6 grams, the sculptural flower is richly articulated, its pistils delicately set with cabochon-cut rubies and rose-cut diamonds tha...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Red Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a quartz gemstone in a drop cut. The piece is adorned with a natural red ruby, weighing 0.9 ca...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chatting on the Branch! 18K Gold Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Four-Bird Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Each bird is constructed from three elements: an oval cabochon body in alternating ruby and blue sapphire, a single round brilliant-cut diamond head set in white gold or platinum, an...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch with Ruby Eyes, Circa 1960, UK
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a poodle; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine 18k yellow gold brooch has been realistical...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Brooch Meister Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The brooch festures 3 top quality colored stones like Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
$1,981Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Ruby & Emerald Butterfly Brooch 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Ruby & Emerlads Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 25 carat Multi color N...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Shell Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Made in Italy
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The structure is hollow, allowing for volume without excessive weight. A cabochon ruby is set to one side within a smooth bezel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Armed Shiva Brooch in 18K Gold with Turquoise, Ruby, Enamel & Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The figure’s head and headdress are carved from turquoise, topped with a bezel-set ruby for a regal touch. Intricately rendered with graceful hand gestures and sculpted posture, this...
Ruby, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Gold and Green Tourmaline Kinetic Bee Brooch with Pearls and Rubies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The two bottom wings are hinged. Two tiny rubies are bezel set for the eyes. Just a great brooch!
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 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.