Emerald with Diamond and Cabochon Ruby Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.48 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.16 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.5 cm Length: 3.3 cm Total Weigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,950
French Vintage Turtle Brooch 18k Gold Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each section features a cabochon ruby, thirteen in total. The paw, tail, and head are textured gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,076
Ruby Sapphires Ruthenium Silver Brooch
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
3.5 millimeters Central Ruby, Sapphires of different colors, Ruthenium Silver and 18 Karat Gold Brooch. This brooch represents the tradition of the “Moretti”. We have given it a per...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
Sold|$2,500
Tiffany & Co Ruby Yellow Gold Holly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co ruby and yellow gold holly leaf brooch circa 1980. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P5040.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lovely Carved Emerald Ruby and Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
A beautiful brooch, well-executed in 18ct gold, with a big carved cabochon emerald and ruby eyes.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Gold, Ebony, Sapphires, Rubies and Diamonds Brooch
Located in Stockholm, SE
The brooch fastens with a classic trombone clasp, ensuring secure wear.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Victorian, Gilt Silver, Turquoise, and Ruby Dove Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine quality gilt silver, turquoise and ruby brooch pin in the form of a dove or swallow.
Ruby, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
18K and Ruby Heavy Hippo Vintage Brooch by Cellino.
By Cellino
Located in Aspen, CO
18K textured gold hippo brooch with ruby eyes. The hippo measures 1.75 inches across. The cab ruby eyes are well matched and a vivid red color. The brooch is signed on the verso with...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Gripoix Clear Ruby Red Heart Love Cabochon Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Vintage Unisex Arty Classic Gripoix Clear Ruby Red Heart Love Cabochon Crystal Elegant Brooch Pin, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Peacock Bird 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Peacock Bird 14K Gold Vintage This exceptional whimsical Lapis Lazuli bird brooch is crafted in solid 14k Yellow Gold.
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized smiling face with pierced out features Intertwined with highly rendered leaves with a subtle green gold finish Centering a bezel set purplish-red ruby caboch...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Mid-Century Three Cat Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Whimsical 3 cat Brooch. Turqoise with rubies eyes set in 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Fish Brooch-Pendant – Animal Jewelry
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This 18K Yellow Gold Fish Brooch-Pendant is a versatile and elegant piece of sculptural jewelry, designed with a modern and timeless aesthetic. The adorable fish motif features smoot...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Ruby Moonstone Coral and Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning 18k gold bird brooch is fine quality set with coral, ruby and moonstone.
Coral, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold, Victorian Bug Brooch: Cabochon Sapphire, Diamond & Cultured Pearl
Located in Brighton, GB
This intricate brooch features a wonderfully detailed fly design, showcasing a magnificent cabochon sapphire body that captures the light beautifully.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
1980's Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This High Quality 1980's frog pin is Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, adorned by (58) round cut diamonds, bezel, and prong-set, weighing approximately 0.45 carats (H-I color and VS...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Tsavorite Garnet Cabochon Ruby Diamond White Gold Lizard Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful friendly lizard 14k white gold pin with moveable legs set with diamond feet, Ruby eyes and bright green Tsavorite Garnet body. Beautiful design top quality workmanship and...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold & Silver Ruby Diamond Turquoise Rhodochrosite Bee Fly Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (55) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Cabochon Cut - Bead Set - Natural Varying Turquoise Color - 1.5mm to 3.3mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Transitional Cut - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Givenchy Diamond, Ruby and Mabe Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Givenchy
Located in Honolulu, HI
Givenchy Diamond, Ruby and Mabe Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold. This beautiful brooch features 8 round cut diamonds G-H in color and SI1-SI2 in clarity, weighing ~0.20 carats. The d...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 15 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 2 carat Natural Tourma...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Boucheron 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Enamel Turtle Brooch, 1960s
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, CH
The shell of the animal is decorated with brown guilloché enamel and the eyes are set with two tiny ruby cabochons. Funny animal brooches were very popular in the 1960s.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Natural Pearl and Ruby Diamond and Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive natural pearl and 0.04 carat ruby, 0.51 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold, silver set bird brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collecti...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jack Gutschneider Brooch in 18Karat Gold W/Lapis, Diamonds, Emeralds & Rubies
Located in New York, NY
On the vertical and diagonal corners of the brooch are cabochon emeralds, larger on the vertical and horizontal axes and smaller cabochons on the diagonals.
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Cat and Kitten Jade Bodies with Ruby Eyes Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable pair of cats 14k yellow gold brooch with nephrite jade bodies and ruby eyes. Unmarked gold acid tests as 14k.
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 15 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 2 carat Natural Tourma...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Boucheron Brooch Representing a Chick in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON Brooch representing a Chick in 18 kt yellow Gold, Eye in 18 carat white Gold set with a Cabochon Ruby and 4 Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Red Ruby Heart Shape - 24 Carats Natural Green Tsavorite - 3 Carats Black Pearls You can wear...
Black Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Red Ruby Heart Shape - 24 Carats Natural Green Tsavorite - 3 Carats Black Pearls You can wear...
Black Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage Gold Opal Turquoise Sapphire & Ruby Enamel Floral Round Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (3) Natural Genuine Opals - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White w/ Nice Play Of Colors - 7x5.1mm each (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Turquoise -Round Bead - Prong Set - B...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Ruby Green Tourmaline Three Bird 14 Karat White Gold Estate Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Adorable and beautifully crafted three bird brooch fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The brooch features diamond, ruby, and cabochon green tourmaline gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & White Topaz Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & White Topaz Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval shapes - 16 Carats Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka -1 carat White Topaz - 2 carat ...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1950's Nephrite Jade Ruby & Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Beetle Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This captivating beetle brooch from the 1950s is a stunning example of vintage jewelry craftsmanship, featuring nephrite jade, rubies, pearls, and 14 karat yellow gold. The brooch sh...
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Sun Fish Brooch Pin w Ruby Accent
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Animated in vibrant hand painted blue enamel this tiny aquatic creature with it ruby eye is a cheerful accent to any lapel or collar. Italian made of eighteen karat 18K yellow gold ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Brooch with Ruby and turquoise in shape of a cat 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold brooch in the shape of a cat with ruby and turquoise - dim. 5.1 cm long by 1.8 cm wide detailed description: the size of the brooch is 5.1 cm long by 1.8 cm wid...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Rabbit Brooch Pin after Kutchinsky
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The weighty pin is set with three cabochon rubies which form the eyes and nose, and his teeth and eye surrounds are set with G colour, SI clarity brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1900s Ruby and 1.17 Carat Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1900s 0.02 carat ruby and 1.17 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set bird brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires, Ruby & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires, Ruby & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 8 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 carat Natural Green Eme...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Italian 1960 Love Birds Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoises And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Love birds brooch with gemstones. This is a very beautiful brooch, created in Italy during the mid-century modernist periods, back in the 1960.
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Love Bird Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, Turquoise & Ruby
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and whimsical 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century love birds brooch is set with fine ruby cabochon eyes and cabochon turquoise tummies.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whimsical Cat Head with Turquoise and Ruby Bow Yellow Gold Brooch by Garavelli
By Garavelli
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perfect for the cat lover or someone who loves animal pins. This figural three dimensional cat was made in Italy by Garavelli. The 18k gold work is exquisite it looks like you can...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Antique 18K Gold Green Enamel Pearl Serpents with Ruby Eyes Caduceus Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique Caduceus brooch in 18K yellow gold with a pair of seed pearl entwined serpents with cabochon ruby eyes surmounted by a pair of green guilloche enamel wings centered b...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Ruby, Topaz & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Ruby, Topaz & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Red color Natural Ruby From Africa 17 carat Multi color Natu...
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
KURT WAYNE Articulated Crab Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Onyxes, Rubies & Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
Kurt Wayne passed away in 1990. Rubies: Mount in bezel settings, with 2 round cabochons cut of natural vivid red rubies, with a combined weight of about 0.20 carats, The rubies are ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Classic Greek Ram Brooch in 18 Karat Gold with Rubies & Sapphires by Zolotas
By Zolotas
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Those that featured mythical beasts and legendary animals were the most popular and while the current collection is fairly diverse and contemporary, the house still carries "heritage...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Blue Fire Opal, White Ethiopian Opal & Ruby Brooch, 22k Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Fire Opal, White Ethiopian Opal & Ruby Brooch From the “Capri” collection Natural White Opal - 14 carats Natural Blue Opals - 11 carats Natural shapes Natura...
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1.5 Carat Turquoise and Ruby Fancy Bird Brooch / Lapel Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The eye of the bird is a single lab-created ruby stone in a purplish-red color totaling .06 carats.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby with Diamond Elephant Brooch/Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.64 carat, Ruby 0.68 carat, Emerald 0.53 carat with Diamond 0.11 carat and Cabochon Ruby 0.16 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$10,620
1970's Hermes 18k Yellow Gold Blow Fish Brooch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Modeled in richly textured 18k yellow gold and set with a single cabochon ruby eye, it captures the Maison’s quiet mastery of form—and a rare sense of humor.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 800 Silver Paste Monkey Novelty Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This antique silver brooch depicts monkey sitting on a bar. Monkey is decorated with clear paste. The eyes are encrusted with rubies. The brooch has additional safety chain. Stampe...
Crystal, Ruby, Silver
Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Turquoise Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
The body is composed of cabochon cut turquoises. The eyes are made of small round rubies.
Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver Plate
Mauboussin Trabert and Hoeffer World War Two V for Victory Retro Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Darnestown, MD
In addition to the victory V, this patriotic brooch has a cabochon ruby, moonstone and sapphire for the American red, white and blue.
Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Ruby Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Bumble Bee Tack Pin w/Cert
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This adorable authentic tack pin is by Cartier, it is crafted from 18k yellow gold featuring a cute bumble bee with a cabochon ruby on the head and black enamel stripes with gold on ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Jade Ruby Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace Antique Art Deco Silver Insect
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Jadeite Jade, Ruby and Pearl Art Nouveau - Art Deco Butterfly Insect Moth Pendant. The wings of the butterfly are beautiful carved Jadeite Jade. There is lovely ...
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Bippart & Co. Art Nouveau Ruby 14 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a highly rendered bust of a French Bulldog With ruby cabochon eye accents Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Maker's mark for Bippart & Co. Circa: 1905 Dog measures: 7/16 x...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Rubies: The eyes are mounted in bezel, 2 round faceted cut red rubies, 0.10 carats.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giovane Italy Precious Peacock Diamond and Gemstone Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow
By Giovane
Located in Carmel, IN
The house of Giovane has forged its name with exquisite jewelry crafted in one of Italy's oldest and most esteemed workshops. This peacock brooch was made in 18 karat gold and is ado...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Gage 1990 London Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Tourmalines
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian pendant-brooch designed by Elizabeth Gage. Magnificent pendant-brooch, created in London by the British jewelry designer Elizabeth Gage, back in the 1990.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...
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.