1960s Diamond Gold Parrot Bird Brooch Pin by Jack Gutschneider
Located in Miami, FL
This elaborately detailed circa 1960’s brooch depicts the sculptured profile of a lovely parrot standing on a branch. The feathers show the artistic and realistic work of this piece....
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Vintage Yvel 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Gem Diamond Pagliaccio Balloon Clown Brooch
By Yvel
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Yvel Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.25 inches Width: 22.00 mm Weight: 15.19 grams One lady's 18K yellow gold diamond, emerald, ruby, pearl, sap...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,300
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Style Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco Tutti Frutti style brooch with carved Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond made in 18 karat white and yellow gold. There are over 2.50 carats total weight in diamonds .
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,900
1960s Large Multi Stone Gold Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
This 18K brooch centers a cabachon emerald which is surrounded by fine white diamonds that are brilliant cut and H color and VS in clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant with Diamond and Sapphire Pin / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
*** Can be worn as a bracelet charm, Pendant or a pin METAL TYPE: 18k Yellow Gold STONE WEIGHT: Diamond = 1.50 ct twd / Sapphire = 2ct twd (estimated) TOTAL WEIGHT: 12.5 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Multi Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Brooch Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
THIS COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF APPRAISAL DATED DECEMBER 6, 2010 FOR $6,500.00 METAL: 18K Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 28.5 Grams, Scarab weight without Chain 24.0 Grams STONES: Diamonds G...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 1...
1950s Tiffany & Co. Gemstone Floral Bouquet Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Tiffany and Co. Floral Brooch Pin - 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds Features: Collectible Vintage Design Made in Italy 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.0 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,886
Multi-gem Floral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
A radiant multi-gem floral brooch bursting with colour and delicate design. A posy of intricate and unique flowers crafted from a variety of gems, from rock crystal, ruby, emerald, a...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine, Citrine, O...
Edwardian Giardinetti Pendant Pin in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1905
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite antique Giardinetti bouquet and vase pendant/ pin finely crafted in platinum on top of 18 karat yellow gold. This brooch from the Edwardian era features blossom flowers on ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Menorah Jade & Enamel Pendant with Moons 5 Carats TW 18 Karat Gold Sapphires
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Vintage jade pendant measures 3" x 2 " and is oval shaped and depicts the Menorah; moon and sun all symbolizing History. The large pendant is set with a 1-1/2 " long pin with a safet...
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Delightful Gold and Gem Set Artist Mouse Brooch by E Wolfe
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in London, GB
A delightful gold and gem-set mouse brooch 'Are you Manet or Mouse?!' by E. Wolfe & Co. 1990, the finely modelled three-dimensional standing mouse, anthropomorphised as an artist, i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Elephant Diamond Peal Sapphire Ruby Emerald 18k Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by an Indian Elephant Royal Maharaja, this large brooch pin displays elegance and superior craftsmanship. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, is a perfect accent for any blouse, bl...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Enamel Multigem Gold Floral Bouquet Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This refined naturalistic brooch simulates a stylized bouquet of 4 sunflowers with slender, enamelled petals, adorned at the center with round-faceted blue sapphires, emeralds, rubi...
Antique 18 Karat Artist’s Paint Palette Tools Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
The brooch of curvilinear form and accented with six individually milligrain collet set gemstones: old cushion cut diamond, approximately 0.30 ct, cabochon ruby, sapphire, opals and ...
Pearl Multi-Gem Gold Clown Statement Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
By Yvel
Located in Montreal, QC
Featuring a Unique Vintage Multi-gem Clown Pin Pendant, hand crafted in 18k Yellow Gold; the clown is wearing Cultured Freshwater Pearl Pants and diamonds on the toes, hands, suit a...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold,...
2.00ct Diamond 4.00ct Multi Color Precious Gemstone Parrot Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow and white gold parrot pin. The pin is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.00ct. The color of these diamonds is H with VS cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
2.75 Carat Total Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Antique Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant brooch features an array of colored gemstones: ruby, emerald, sapphire, and black onyx. Set into a beautiful bouquet of luxury totaling 2.75 carats. Sparkling diamonds ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Shamrock Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Heavy vintage 18 carat gold woven bracelet adorned with gem set shamrocks with diamond sapphires, ruby's and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Greek Alexander Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace Bracelet Ring Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The gold plaque designs are accented with bezel set emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. The gold work is exquisite with raised beads and applied rope in a scroll design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst Necklace in 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 166.70 Carats Sapphires - 4 Carats Purple Amethyst -5 Carats Diamonds - 4 Carats The Boc...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold 2.35 Carat Sapphire Emerald Ruby Rhombus Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a lovely Edwardian rhombus pendant necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold. Sapphire’s mount - 14K gold. The piece features: - 1 sapphire: cushion cut, 2.35ct, vB 3/3, SI - 3 rub...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,500
Tutti Frutti Brooch/Necklace 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This has 6 (six) Emerald leaves, 6 (six) Sapphire leaves and 6 (six) Ruby leaves, with 4 Diamonds plaques studding the piece, and 18 small Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Handcraft Parrot 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Pearls Pendant and Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Spanish Colonial 1785 Dangle Earrings 17kt Gold Silver with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Colonial antique dangle Iberian earrings. Exceptionally rare antique pair created in Spain during the Spanish Colonial period, circa 1785. We are sure these dangle drop earr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Platinum Diamond Antique Brooch Raymond Yard Pendant VS Old Mine Huge 8.19 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamar...
Diamond, Platinum
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond Amethyst, Citrine & Peridot Necklace Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The "Capri" collection by Bochic is part of their traveling collection and showcases 18K gold and silver settings with various natural gemstones such as ruby, emerald and fancy colo...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Geometric Corals
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Augustin Julia Plana (1934-1979). This is a very rare and unusual cocktail ring, created in Switzerland by the artist jeweler Augustin Julia-Plana, back in...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Carved Emerald Sapphire Ruby Gold Tutti Frutti Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 1950s "tutti fruitti" brooch of 18K white gold set with carved rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, with diamond accents.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
A Victorian Multi-colour Gem And Diamond Clover Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian multi-colour gem and diamond clover leaf brooch, the three leaves each set with a pear-shaped stone, one emerald, one ruby and one sapphire, each surrounded by nine gradu...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Sold|$2,900
House of Murat Gemstone and Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind pin created by the House of Murat is crafted in textured 18 karat yellow gold and is set with four high-quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing an estimated 0.1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
KUTCHINSKY Gold Mixed Gem Ribbon Earclips and Brooch
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in New York, NY
A glittering 18K gold earring and brooch set by famed Knightsbridge jeweler, Kutchinsky, in diamonds, and richly colored rubies, sapphires, and emeralds - all diamond cut to create a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold butterfly brooch, set with approximately 6.60ctw in diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Rooster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
American Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Rooster Brooch mounted in Eighteen Karat Gold and Platinum, made circa 1960
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Peacock Pin/Brooch
Located in Naples, FL
Up for sale is this beautiful estate peacock pin. There are a mixture of sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds all set in a way that makes this peacock come to life. There is an a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lacloche "Autumn" Brooch, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires
Located in Paris, IDF
An 18Kt yellow gold Lacloche clip, "Autumn" collection. Figuring a woman, holding a basket field with emeralds, sapphires and rubies grapes. Her 950/000 platinum underskirt is set wi...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB Estate 18k Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Starburst Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous and ornate brooch from legendary designer David Webb. Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, the surface of this starburst-motif brooch is encrusted with emeralds, rubies, sa...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Bulgari Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
The brooch firmed Bulgari, 1960s. Yellow gold 18K. Set with 40 diamonds circa 3.56 carats, G/H color and VVs/VS clarity, cabochon cut; 8 emeralds circa 9.20 carats, 8 rubies circa 7....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Midcentury Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Brooch Earrings Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid century 18k yellow gold earrings and brooch set, featuring interchangeable centers, set with a total of approx. 1.00ctw in diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold flower basket brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
A ladies elegant basket weave textured flower brooch. The brooch is artfully set with thirteen round brilliant cut blue sapphires ranging from 1.5 mm to 1.9 mm, thirteen round brill...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Julius Cohen Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Bird Brooch
By Julius Cohen
Located in Dallas, TX
Julius Cohen crafted this brooch from 18kt yellow gold to look amazingly like and actual bird on a limb. The body of this adorable little bird is set with carved blue sapphires and ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires flower brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Yellow Gold Brooch with Precious Stones 18K gold brooch (750°/°°) featuring a flower whose stamens are set with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Brooch in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This fascinating brooch features a butterfly with a double sapphire stone body and diamond, ruby and emerald wings. A colorful beauty modeled in 18ct yellow gold, it is sure to mak...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dragonfly 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emeralds Pin Intini Jewels Brooch
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Rainbow and joyful dragonfly brooch full of color and design perfect for a smiley and happy soul like yours. This unique and romantic pin is full of precious stones that will enhance...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Large Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Turtle brooch, the shell centering a larger bezel-set cabochon emerald within a cabochon ruby and round diamond surround, to the pavé-set diamond flexible tail and head enhanced by c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Sapphire Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Rose Gold Brooch
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow and white gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Solid 18K Gold & Sterling Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Seahorse Brooch 14g
Located in Manchester, NH
Excellent condition. This cute seahorse brooch is composed of solid 18k yellow gold with sterling over the gold. It features 33 genuine rubies that range from baguettes to square to ...
Antique Continental Gold Silver Garnet Sapphire Emerald Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Continental 18k gold bird brooch, decorated with 14.5mm x 11mm garnet cabochon, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and rose cut diamonds set in silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
CARTIER Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18K Yellow Gold Marked/Tested:Cartier, 1993, 750, D17432 Gemstones/Diamonds:Diamonds - Approx. 0.25ctw Emerald Rubies Sapphires Clarity: VS Color: F-G Measurements:Pendant- 50mm x 42...
18 Karat Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Sailboat Pin White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Sailboat Pin in 18K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 2.2ctw, G-H in color and VS in clarity, (15) Ruby Gemstones weighing .12ct...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Enamel Ruby Turquoise Sapphire Emerald Gold Floral Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Gold Pin with Ruby, Turquoise, Emerald, Sapphire Ruby 0.20ct. Turquoise 0.20ct. Sapphire 0.20ct. Emerald 0.20ct. White enamel 6 Inches in length Antique UNKNOWN...
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Illario Sapphire Diamond Gold Butterfly Tremblant Brooch
By Illario
Located in Toronto, Ontario
High quality design by master jeweller Illario. Channel set blue sapphire, yellow sapphire, and diamond. Body is set with ruby and emerald in an 18k white gold setting.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...
Solid 18K Two-Tone Gold Genuine Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Fish Pin 12.5g
Located in Manchester, NH
Solid 18K Two-Tone Gold Genuine Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Fish Pin 12.5g Solid 18K Two-Tone Gold Genuine Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Fish Pin 12.5gExcellent condition.
Sold|$5,400
Multicolored Gemstone Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Vail, CO
Inverted kite-shaped brooch, showcasing a geometric pattern of diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies, mounted in 18k yellow gold.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
Multi Gemstone and Diamond Starfish 18K Gold Brooch, circa 1950
Located in Goettingen, DE
Multi Gemstone and Diamond Starfish 18K Gold Brooch, circa 1950 Very decorative gemstone and diamond brooch made of 18 kt yellow and white gold in the shape of a colorful starfish, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White G...
Multi Gemstone Diamond Gold Flower Clip Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Remarkable 18K yellow gold clip brooch, circa 1960s. Brooch features approx. 1.50ctw of VS/G-H diamonds, 1.20ctw of ruby cabochons, 1.20ctw of Sapphire cabochons and approx. 1.40ctw ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$38,000
MARCHAK Gem-Set Diamond Bird Brooch
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
Designed as a stylised bird on a textured gold branch set with a brilliant-cut diamond, the head composed of a fluted emerald embellished with a cabochon sapphire, the throat accente...
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$12,500
Diamond Multi Gem Basket Brooch
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The beautiful floral Tutti-frutti jardiniere brooch is set in 18kt white gold and mounted with 7 cabochon and carved emeralds, 8 rubies, and 8 blue sapphires. Additionally, it is ado...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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.