Tiffany & Co. Retro Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
This scrolling gold, diamond and ruby brooch by Tiffany is the epitome of Retro design.
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
This scrolling gold, diamond and ruby brooch by Tiffany is the epitome of Retro design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The interplay between the warm gold, vivid rubies, and sparkling diamonds creates a balanced yet eye-catching aesthetic.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Ruby, Emerald, & Diamond Lion Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the iconic American house of Tiffany & Co., this enchanting brooch is a masterful blend of whimsy and fine craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Vintage Brooch with Ruby and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Vintage Brooch with Ruby & Diamond Material 18K Yellow Gold Ruby: 0.36 ct Diamond: .06 ct Diamond Clarity: VVS Color Grade: E Brooch Dimension: 57.6mm X 36.2mm Brooch Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Burma Ruby & Diamond Bouquet Brooch, Circa 1950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These diamonds lend a timeless brilliance that enhances the natural beauty of the rubies with effortless sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined 1960s pin brooch, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, exemplifying the elegant and balanced design aesthetic of the period. The brooch is accented with round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,000Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Snowflake with Lapis, Rubies and Diamonds Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Snowflake With Lapis, Rubies And Diamonds Brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Ruby Diamond Brooch Bow Ribbon 14K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage authentic Tiffany & Co diamond brooch, bow brooch, ruby brooch, ribbon brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Bicolor Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical retro brooch by Tiffany and Co. in the swirling bow design is tied nicely together with two rows of baguette cut sapphires, diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Domed Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Authentic Tiffany + Co, Ruby, diamond and Akoya pearls set in 18k yellow gold, Italian made domed heart shaped brooch. 1 round diamond approx. weight .07cts. 11 round rubi...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
At the center of the brooch is a lively arrangement of natural rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and emeralds, creating a colorful focal point that radiates outward through the gold starb...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany and Co's 1970s 18 Carat Gold, Diamond and Ruby Feather Brooch with Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
One such enchanting piece is this 18-carat gold vintage 1970's Tiffany & Co feather brooch adorned with round diamonds and round rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14K Gold 0.50ct Diamond & Ruby Flower Brooch TI03-112525
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This delicate Tiffany & Co. brooch allows to you add beautiful bouquet to any ensemble.
Ruby, Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Retro Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Floral Bouquet Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional floral bouquet spray motif with sweeping gold stems and furling foliage Featuring one substantial flower with calf's head cut sapphire petals prong set in w...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sea Urchin Brooch with Ruby and Diamond - VHK#821
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sea Urchin Brooch with Ruby and Diamond - VHK#821 Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 17.1 grams Pin Measure...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Fish Brooch, 1.30 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare example of Art Deco refinement, this exquisite fish-form brooch by Tiffany & Co. shimmers with old European and half-moon cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Company Early 1900 Gold and Diamond double Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company Double Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Tiffany Schlumberger, 18K Gold Enamel Peridot coral and Ruby Parrot Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a parrot, the head studded with round peridots, the body and tail feathers applied with translucent green and blue enamel, the beak applied with black enamel, further acc...
Diamond, Coral, Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Ruby Pearl Heart Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Ruby Pearl Heart Brooch Pin Approximate Dimensions: 3.4 cm (Length) 3.3 cm (Width) 3.85 - 4.45 mm (Pearl) Approx. 0.3 carat (Ruby) 7.5 grams in weight...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Ruby and Diamond Thistle/Flower Moveable Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold thistle flower pin features vibrant round-cut rubies surrounding a central diamond, with a movable branch accented by additional rubies f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Tiffany & Co 1.00ct Ruby 0.25ct Diamond Gold Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow gold pin by Tiffany & Co from the 1970s. The pin is set with round cut rubies and diamonds that weigh approximately 1.00ct and 0.25ct respectively. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co MidCentury Pine Cone Flower Motif 18K Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with contrasting 18K white gold accents, the brooch is centered by a radiant starburst composition of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Flower Basket Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Brilliant-cut diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds Measurement: 1.25" Long Signature: Stamped "Tiffany & Co"
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Go...
Claflin Style - Amusing Running Squirrel Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The brooch depicts a sculpted 18k gold squirrel wearing a green and white guilloché enamel sweater and red shorts. The tail is highlighted with over one carat of brilliant diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique No-Heat Ruby Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1870s, this no-heat ruby and diamond "Sévigné" bow brooch is set in silver-topped gold.
Ruby, Gold, Silver
PAUL FLATO 1940 Shoe Brooch In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
By Paul Flato
Located in Miami, FL
It is embellished with an exceptional arrange of natural earth mined gemstones, such European diamonds, Burmese rubies and Ceylon sapphires. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Brooch In Platinum With 4.82 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
Note: We are offering in our other listings, the circular earrings en suite matching this round brooch. Rubies: Mounted in channel settings, with 15 French calibre faceted cut of na...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$11,700Sale Price|35% Off
Oscar Heyman Platinum Union Jack Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Lapel Pin
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum Union Jack flag lapel pin contains custom cut rubies (0.76cts), sapphires (0.64cts) and round diamonds (0.05cts). It is a gently waving flag motif with lots of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold Wreath Brooch with Marquis Diamonds and Gem Stones
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 18 karat yellow gold and platinum brooch is designed with marquise cut diamonds,emeralds, rubies and blue sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17.06 Carat Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful brooch featuring a 17.06 Carat Natural Tanzanite, 1.662 Carat of Pink Sapphires and 1.09 Carat Diamonds Made in Platinum.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Aldo Cipullo Cartier Warrior Brooch 18k Gold Onyx Diamond Gemstones
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Aldo Cipullo for Cartier brooch crafted of 18k gold, featuring onyx, diamond, and gemstones.
Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Platinum/18KT Gold Orchid Brooch with Fancy Yellow & White Diamond
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Their floral brooch depicting orchids as seen with our enamel and diamond piece, along with roses and pansies were awarded the highest honors at the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby Floral 14-Karat Brooch Pin In Stock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby Floral 14-Karat Brooch Pin This vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch blends timeless elegance and modern style.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Certified Jade, Burma Rubies & Diamond Brooch Pendant. 1950's
Located in Hong Kong, HK
There are 4 high fluorescence Burma rubies and 5 natural diamonds set into this beautiful figurine.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate Antique 18k (tested) gold chain bracelet features ruby and diamond. Diamonds set in silver and gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Oscar Heyman vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 18k gold and platinum, featuring a bold arrangement of rubies and diamonds. The center showcases three rows of rectangular, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Earrings In Platinum With 3.09 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
Note: We are offering in our other listings, the circular brooch en suite matching these earrings. Rubies: Mounted in channel settings, with 20 French calibre faceted cut of natural...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
MARCUS & CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold With Calibre Cut Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
The entire surfaces are embellished with calibre cut specially carved from natural gemstones, such; calibrated rose cuts diamonds, green emeralds, vivid red rubies and blue sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Julia-Plana won his first Diamonds International Awards in 1965, for a ‘V’ shaped bracelet of structured gold links decorated with diamonds, and won the award a second time in 1967, ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
"Bijoux Et Objets De Jean Schlumberger" 1976 VREELAND, Diana [Bijoux]
Located in Bristol, CT
Kennedy purchased the famous Two Fruit clip in rubies and diamonds, which is in the permanent collection of the John F.
Paper
Unavailable|$15,500
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel, CA
This stunning vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch features 37 rubies for a total weight of 1.40 carats and 16 diamonds weighing a total of .48 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$10,000
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch Gorgeous, Unique Brooch by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,500
1960s Tiffany & co. ruby diamond Gold Rooster Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This strutting 18 karat gold rooster from Tiffany has a stomach and cockscomb of rubies, a feathered neck of diamonds and a textured gold tail. He is the cock of the walk. The rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features Round Rubies set in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Set in Platinum Appx Total Length = 2 1/4" Total Mass = 24.4 grams Featured in Heri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$10,800
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Brooch Features Floral or Anemone Design with Three Center Diamond Solitaires and Round Rubies Throughout Brooch is Approximately 38 mm Wide x 36 mm Long Total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Brooch 43.7g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby & Enamel Brooch 43.7g For sale is a very rare 18k yellow gold flower brooch.
Diamond, Ruby
Unavailable|$9,650
Tiffany & Co. Retro Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A stunning Retro bow brooch by Tiffany & Co. set with an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 9cts surrounded by six round brilliant-cut diamonds of approximate total we...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$7,500
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Ibex Diamond Ruby Gold Platinum Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold and platinum diamond and ruby eye Ibex Ram head brooch by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$15,387
Tiffany & Co. Late Art Deco Clip Brooch in Gold, Diamonds and Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Monaco, MC
Tiffany & Co Clip Brooch assembled like a "shield", rounded top in pink and white gold with a cabochon-cut ruby on each side, lanceolate end in yellow gold with profile embellished...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Two-Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch Unique!
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Two-Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch Unique!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Two-Tone Gold Bouquet Brooch with .50ct Ruby and .25ct Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, unique bouquet brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features yellow gold bouquet and daisies with single cut ruby at center of each flower.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,250
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
18 karat yellow gold floral brooch with .25 carats Rubies, and .10 carats diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,000
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Estate Jewelry Curated by Parulina-This classic Brooch is from Tiffany & Co. and features 0.75ct Rubies and is accented with a 0.12ct diamond.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Ruby Diamond and Yellow Gold Ribbon Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k yellow gold ruby and diamond ribbon pin. There are 12 round diamonds that weigh approximately 0.50cts total weight and 10 square cut rubies that weigh approximatel...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$59,000
TIFFANY Phoenix Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tiffany & Company diamond "Phoenix" brooch. The three dimensional bird with wings extending upward to form a circle, set with numerous round and single-cut diamonds weighing approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,190
TIFFANY & CO. Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Terrier Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A very charming Tiffany & Co. dog pin from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Crafted in platinum, this wonderful piece portrays the shape of a terrier. The surface of the pin is adorned wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$7,190
TIFFANY & CO. Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Terrier Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A very charming Tiffany & Co. dog pin from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Crafted in platinum, this wonderful piece portrays the shape of a terrier. The surface of the pin is adorned wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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.