Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, Platinum & Gold, Italy, 1945
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1945 ca. Weight: 12.42 gr. Length: 4.5 cm. The stylised flower with single-cut diamond highlights and single-cut rubies, diamonds approx. 0.75ct total, set in platinum and 1...
Diamond, Ruby
Cartier Paris Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & European Cut Diamonds ~4.5ctw
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & European Cut Diamonds ~4.5ctw This vintage Cartier Paris brooch is designed as a sculptural floral spray in 18k yellow and ros...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone pearl ruby rhinestones designer flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Emerald Sapphire & Ruby Emphatic Flower Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (87) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.30ctw (approx.) (19) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
$8,985Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 22 grams. Totally is diamond about 5.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 2.40 ct. Please contact for an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch Retro Museum Quality 14K
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY ART DECO - RETRO FLOWER BOUQUET BOX BROOCH WITH CARVED EMERALDS, ROUND FACETED SAPPHIRES, RUBIES, DIAMONDS AND EMERALDS WITH BAGUETTE DIAMONDS...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Vintage 18k Gold Ruby Enamel Flower Mother Bird Feeding Babies on Branch Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
At the center of each open flower is a fine ruby that is neatly prong set, showing a gorgeous and super attractive pastel-y red color.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby with Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.33 carats with Diamond 0.71 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.7 cm Length: 3.8 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our st...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,276Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.45 ct. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Flower Brooch Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds silver solid 14K Gold pin
Located in Delhi, DL
Introducing our exquisite Diamond Flower Brooch, a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship designed to captivate.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Ruby, Tsavorite with Diamond Flower Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 25.76 carat, Tsavorite 11.42 carats with Diamond 3.67 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 5.5 cm Length: 8.0 cm Total Weight: 41.96 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
ART NOUVEAU 1915 Enameled Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau enameled flower brooch. This fabulous three-dimensional flower brooch was created in Europe during the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1915 The beautiful brooch has bee...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Massive and Fabulous Ruby and Canary Diamond Flower Brooch with Removable Stem
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This massive and fabulously over the top ruby and canary diamond flower brooch with removable stem contains approximately 100 carats of glistening red rubies in the flower part.
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Gem Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Rubies, Italy
Located in La Jolla, CA
Multi-Gem Flower Pin with Diamonds and Amethyst in 18k Yellow Gold Italian made Flower Brooch features Blue and Yellow Sapphires, Red Rubies, Green Emeralds, and Purple Amethyst se...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
18 Kt Flower Bucket Tutti Frutti Hand Carved Multi Gem Ruby & Emeralds Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very special Tutti Frutti 18kt Brooch with pearls & Hand Carved, Engraved Rubys + Emeralds stones. Material: 18kt gold, pearls, ruby's and emeralds. Size: height 37 mm, width 39 m...
Emerald, Ruby
18K Yellow Gold French Flower Brooch with Diamonds Burma Rubies and Emeralds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully crafted flower brooch with intricate openwork and embellished with rare Burma rubies, diamonds and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Flower brooch with rock crystal, ruby and diamonds up to 0.56ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with rock crystal, ruby, brilliant-cut, and single-cut diamonds totaling 0.56ct – F/G – VS/SI detailed description: the dimension...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian En Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian En Tremblant Flower Brooch A antique brooch featuring 2 cabochon emeralds, 30 rubies, & 132 diamonds approximately 8.35 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
French 1950s Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Retro Clip Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Feminine antique brooch, it represents a flower with slightly bent petals whose heart is an antique cushion-cut diamond and the pistils are small round synthetic rubies bezel set.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rosior one-off Ruby and Diamond "Flower" Brooch set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary White Gold "Flower" Brooch set with: - 296 Rubis with 11,53ct, - 16 Diamonds with 0,19ct. Black Rhodium Finnishing. Unique piece accompanied with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Diamond Ruby Pearl Brooch Pin Flower Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond flower brooch features 5 black onyx petals each set with an oval cut faceted Thai ruby (total 2.98 carats).
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
Vintage 14k White Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Multi Flower Bouquet Pot Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Red Color - 1.87ctw (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Medi...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Ruby Pink Sapphire Green Garnet & Diamond Flower 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x2.40x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 41 Green Garnet 0.35 CT 138 Pink Sapphire 1.29 CT 31 Ruby 1.60 CT 18KR 9.34 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gol...
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k White Gold 1.65ctw Ruby Tsavorite & Diamond Rose Flower Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut- Pave Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.10ctw (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Tsavorite- Round Brilliant Cut- Pave Set - Vivid Gr...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Flower Brooch with Natural Ruby and Diamond Center Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This charming brooch showcases a vivid floral motif brought to life in 18 karat yellow gold. At its heart sits a round cut natural ruby with a rich, strong red hue, surrounded by bri...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940's 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald & Cat's Eye Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Rubies, Emeralds & Sapphires - Oval, Round & Pear Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Red, Green & Blue Colors (4) Natural Genuine Cat's Eye- Round Caboch...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold flower basket brooch, adorned with vivid sapphires Emeralds and rubies, as well as 2...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$9,520Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This impressive and chic Art Deco from ca 1935 brooch in the shape of a flower has a domed platinum bud pave set with bright white and lively Old Mine diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Plique à Jour Enamel Ruby Emerald en Tremblant Flower Gold Brooch Matching Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The plique-à-jour enamel, emerald and ruby en tremblant flower brooch is made like a piece of art.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Coro Vintage 1940s Turquoise White Pearls Wishbone Ruby Flowers Sterling Brooch
By Coro
Located in Wokingham, England
Coro Vintage 1940s Iconic Turquoise Light Blue White Pearls Wishbone Ruby Red Flowers Bouquet Leaf Talisman Sterling Silver Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Sterling Silver
Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Large Flower Brooch in Textured 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Grace your collection with this enchanting ruby and diamond brooch, a stunning work of art that radiates timeless beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Eisenberg Ice Ruby & Clear Crystal Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch, Silver
By Eisenberg
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the charm of yesteryear with this Vintage Eisenberg Ice flower bouquet pin brooch. This exquisite piece features a timeless silver design, with each flower meticulously ador...
Crystal
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Ruby Turquoise Crystals Flower Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Turquoise Blue Green Ruby Red Crystals Beads Cabochon Flower Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Eisenberg Ice Ruby & Clear Crystal Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch, Silver
By Eisenberg
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the charm of yesteryear with this Vintage Eisenberg Ice flower bouquet pin brooch. This exquisite piece features a timeless silver design, with each flower meticulously ador...
Crystal
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Large Intertwined Flower Ruby Crystals Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Large Intertwined Flower Leaf Bush Ruby Red Crystals Elegant Modernist Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage gold tone faux sapphire ruby turquoise flower basket designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤️❤️...
Fendi Vintage Gripoix Red Ruby Flower Circle Crystal Drop Black Bow Brooch
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Iconic Gripoix Ruby Red Art Glass Flower Circle Crystals Drop Pendant Black Enamel Knot Bow Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Roger Scemama Large Ruby Crystal Flower Chunky Brooch
By Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Roger Scemama 1960s Vintage Large Massive Red Ruby Crystal Flower Layer Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch Pendant, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Ruby Flower Thistle Jelly Belly Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Thistle Flower Pineapple Jelly Belly Pendant Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Ruby Sapphire Emerald Orange 5 Bouquet Flower Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Five Ruby Red Orange Yellow Navy Blue Enamel Emerald Sapphire Crystals Flower Floral Bouquet Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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
Vintage Platinum 6.85ct Diamond & Ruby Floral Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very fine and impressive vintage 6.85 carat Old European round cut diamond, 1.10 carat ruby and platinum, flower spray brooch: part of our diverse brooch collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14k Old Flower Pin with Rose Cut Diamond & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
14k Yellow Gold Weight 1.77g Old Flower Pin Length 3in with Rose Cut Diamond Approx. 0.20ct & Ruby Ideal for Ties, Hats, Scarves.
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 14kt gold multi coloured gem flower bouquet brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 14kt gold multi coloured gem flower bouquet brooch. The brooch displays a vibrant and intricate floral design, incorporating a variety of gemstones including sapphires, rub...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Flower Basket Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Flower Basket Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Oval Ruby and Sapphire length: Approximately 4.22 millimeters. Length: 2.50 centimeters. Width: 2.00 centimeters. Gross weight...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co MidCentury Pine Cone Flower Motif 18K Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A striking mid-century brooch by Tiffany & Co., designed in a bold pine cone motif with sculptural dimension and exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Giardinetto Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fluted carved rock crystal vase overflowing with flowers and foliage Rock crystal is transparent colorless with matte finish - measuring 6.0 x 36.0 mm Featuring old Eur...
Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Flower Basket Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Flower Basket Brooch Description: A charming Tiffany & Co. flower basket brooch crafted in richly polished 18k yellow gold, desi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Go...
18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Flower Brooch by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic to the house, this Almond Blossom brooch adorned with inversely mounted pink sapphires and rubies possesses unusual shining effect.
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
The basket is filled with a colorful bouquet of moving flowers, enriched with three genuine lustrous white south sea genuine pearl measuring approx. 14-12mm in diameter.
Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pear...
French 1950s 18K Gold En Tremblant Flower Brooch with Gemstone Stamens
Located in Towson, MD
An exquisite 18 karat yellow gold mechanical en tremblant flower brooch, French, circa 1950s, masterfully designed to transform from bud to bloom.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby Crystal Abstract Flower, Eisenberg
Located in New York, NY
Striking Art Deco Ruby Crystal Abstract Flower, attributed to Eisenberg. Constructed like Eisenberg pieces with hand set cabochons and large ruby glass discs forming the center of th...
Gilt Metal
Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Multi Coloured Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in London, GB
A striking example of antique craftsmanship, this brooch features centre, beautifully contrasted by sparkling 0.15ct rose cut diamonds, Ruby, sapphires and emeralds. The combination...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Cabochon Emeralds weighing approximately a total of 55.00 carats, Cabochon Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 25.00 carats, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Estate Retro 18KT Yellow Gold Ruby And Diamond Flower Pin
Located in New York, NY
18KT yellow gold and ruby and diamond flower pin . An elegant addition to any collection, it is sure to be treasured for generations to come. 10.88 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Invisible Flower Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We use the top quality sapphire which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Flower & star Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III
Located in Antwerp, BE
Together they for a lovely blooming flower. The base of the brooch is a diamond shaped polished base with little handmade engravings.
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.