1940'S Dress Clips Rubies and Diamonds Convertable to Brooch 14K Rose Gold

Estate diamond & ruby Lucien Picard vintage timepiece in 14 karat yellow gold. Mechanical 17 jewel movement in working order. Single cut diamonds and ro...

Lovely Edwardian filigree cutout wide brooch designed in Platinum. The main diamond is Old European Cut and weighs approximately 0.57 carats. The rectangular brooch is covered in pav...

Metal Type: 585 (14K Rose Gold) [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.9 grams Ruby Details: Weight: .75ct, total Type: Synthetic Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Diamond Details: Natural D...

These 14k gold Cartier dress clips are a classic Retro pyramid design. The clips consist of half-circles of yellow and rose gold in four alternating bands—a perfect example of the streamlined and machinelike motifs seen during the Industrial Revolution that influenced retro designs. The backs of the clips contain sturdy pins that open up as clips and are strong enough to pierce thick fabric. The clips can be used for their original purpose, or for a contemporary look, worn as a pendant on a thick chain. Dress clips came into fashion in the 1920’s and were extremely popular until they were replaced by the singular brooch of the 1950’s. During their heyday, dress clips were an essential jewelry staple among women, who were influenced by the movie stars and fashion icons they saw on the big screen. They were worn in pairs along the neckline or straps of a dress, or could be used to clip furs and other accessories in place. The clips are marked with “Cartier” and “14K” and contain the serial number. They measure approximately 1.5” x .75”. Combined, they weigh 13 grams. The pair can be worn as clips, brooches, or as a pendant facing multiple directions. Pictured here on a Vintage 14K Gold Omega...