Victorian 2.92ct Sapphire and 0.72ct Diamond 12ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.72 carat diamond and 2.92 carat sapphire, 12 carat yellow gold bar brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewellery collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2.10 Carat Sapphire 0.25 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Victorian sapphire brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.90Ct Sapphire and 0.92Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.90 carat sapphire and 0.92 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set wreath brooch; part of our diverse collection of sapphire brooc...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous sapphire and diamond set crescent moon brooch dating back to the Victorian period.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Clover Brooch Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This stunning Victorian brooch features a long stemmed three leaf clover set with sapphires and diamonds and compliment with two smaller clovers to complete this piece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1895 Makers Mark L & L Fabulous, Victorian Oval Shaped Brooch.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Montana Sapphire and Ruby Poodle Dog Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a distinguished Victorian brooch meticulously crafted to capture the essence of a poodle dog.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.95ct Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A charming sapphire and diamond halo, is central to this Victorian Brooch.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, set with seven, round faceted sapphires, graduating in size, alternating with eight pairs of old-cut diamonds, in claw and grain set...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian old cut diamond sapphire iron silver peacock brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An extraordinary and highly detailed Victorian brooch depicting a majestic peacock, a symbol of beauty, pride, and immortality.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Victorian Sapphire Pearl Floral 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold sapphire and pearl brooch pendant.
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.04 carat diamond and 0.05 carat natural blue sapphire, seed pearl and 15 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a winged insect; part of ou...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.18 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 0.08 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Natural Pearl and Natural Sapphire Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Unique Victorian Natural Pearl and Natural Sapphire Gold Vintage Brooch Pin.
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 5.00ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Hand crafted during the Victorian period, this stunning brooch is a true one off.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Victorian Sunburst Star Brooch Gems Pendant Certified Ceylon Sapphires
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Victorian Transformable Harlequin Gemstone Sunburst Star Brooch Pendant with Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphires and Green Metamict Zircon Circa 1890–1910 14 Carat Gold Weight: 14.9...
Blue Zircon, Zircon, Sapphire, Garnet, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, 14...
Victorian 0.40ct Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Clover Brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A lovely clover is set with gorgeous blue sapphires, diamonds and pearls in this Victorian brooch.
Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch, with Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Inserts
Located in London, GB
A Victorian three row crescent brooch, with a removable, original, sapphire insert and newly made, removable, old-cut diamond and ruby inserts, with the sapphire and the rubies mount...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Victorian Snake Pendant-Brooch Sapphires 3.5 Ct Diamonds 3.2 Ct, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Snake Pendant-Brooch with Sapphires (3.5 ct) & Diamonds (3.2 ct), circa 1890 Overview An exquisite example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, this versatile jewel from th...
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k gold brooch, with three blue sapphires and one old mine diamond, as well as 5 pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold
Early Victorian 28.43ct Natural No-Heat Ceylon Sapphires and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Early Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch, designed as a cruciform quatrefoil centred by five richly coloured natural Ceylon sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Darien, CT
This Victorian Silver Gilt butterfly brooch is crafted with beautiful gem-set wings and body.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique fan motif brooch with 16 extraordinary pear shape cabochon cut Opals, 23 stunning Pink Sapphires, and 88 sparkling Rose Cut Diamonds. The Opals are just out of ...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Sapphire, Diamond & Seed Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian brooch is crafted from 15ct gold, beautifully showcasing a delicate floral design.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 6.50 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire & Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian brooch, featuring a bezel-set 6.50 carats old mine cushion cut natural sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Victorian Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Insect Brooch European, late 19th
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderfully eccentric Victorian insect brooch set with rubies, sapphire, emeralds, and rose cut diamonds in silver over gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An incredible mix of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and opals encrust this hand crafted butterfly brooch from the Victorian era.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Vintage Victorian Style Sapphire and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Star Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.79 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold star brooch in the Victorian style; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique Tiffany & Co Sapphire Brooch/ Pendant in 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well, this piece pretty much speaks for itself! Crescent moon motif, set with gorgeous medium blue sapphires and antique diamonds, circa 1860. Signed Tiffany & Co. 11 Cushion C...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire Dragonfly 14k Gold and Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious and vibrant Victorian dragonfly brooch bursting with character and charm.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Victorian 9.20 carat sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold silver horseshoe brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Victorian horseshoe brooch is a romantic antique jewel from the 1880’s, designed with symbolism, sparkle, and exceptional period craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 8.00ct Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Butterfly Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind brooch from the 1880s is encrusted with a colourful collection of diamonds sapphire and emeralds. This enchanting butterflies wings glisten with 8.00 carat total o...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.50ct Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Bug Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming Victorian brooch is crafted in the delightful form of a flying bug.
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Revival Sapphire Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1960s Victorian Revival insect brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with platinum-topped detailing and showcases refined mixed-metal workmanship accented by vibrant gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 1880s Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.52 carat diamond, 0.24 carat ruby and sapphire, 9k yellow gold and silver set bar brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A graceful floral ribbon motif gives this antique brooch a romantic, dimensional presence. Crafted in 12k yellow gold with silver-topped detailing, the design features sweeping loops...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style 7.55ct Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, & Emerald Brooch Silver & Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful victorian style tutti frutti brooch. Approximately 3.85ct round cut diamonds, J/K color, and SI clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Wonderful French antique bar brooch - Victorian - rose cut diamonds & sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning floral themed bar brooch is set with a bright blue sapphire, which give this beauty a strong and attractive appearance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond & Sapphire Crescent Moon Brooch in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
A romantic celestial brooch from the Victorian era, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a platinum top.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable brooch taken from the Victoria period. This antique piece demonstrates outstanding attention detail resulting in a captivating insect design. The entire pie...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.34 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Clover Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This pretty Victorian brooch features diamonds, ruby and sapphire forming a three-leaf clover.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Natural Pearl Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, England
A jewel of devotion and Victorian ingenuity, this extraordinary 18ct gold brooch-pendant dates to around 1880 and offers both versatility and splendour.
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14ct White Gold, Victorian Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Rose Diamond Cockrel Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Cockrel Brooch Tests 14ct Gold Circa 1900 This antique cockerel brooch, crafted circa 1900 in 14ct white gold, is a lively and intricate example of Edwardian-era whimsy...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver 9.5ct Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking antique brooch or pendant that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and silver during the early Victorian era.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.15 Carat Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming gem set fly brooch was created in the Victorian era. The thorax of the fly is made of a old cut blue sapphire, while the abdomen is a white pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bug Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bug Brooch.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Gold 1.33tgw Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
My favourite thing about this Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, is the beautiful, velvet blue sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
Perched in the center of this 9k gold brooch is a beautiful jewel encrusted Victorian fly.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s Victorian Green Guilloché Enamel Beetle 14K Gold Brooch Diamond Sapphire
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This Beetle-shaped brooch is an exemplary showcase of craftsmanship and design, blending fine materials and sparkling gems to create a truly extraordinary accessory. Crafted with 14-...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian brooch with sapphire and rose cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k gold and silver branch brooch with sapphire and rose diamonds total approx. 1.50ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 7.0 cm long by 3....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9K Gold- c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch made c.1880.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
2.8 CT Sapphire Old Mine Diamond Ruby Insect Bug Fly Brooch Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality antique Victorian - Art Nouveau Insect, Bee, Fly Brooch Pin set with Sapphires, Diamonds and Rubies in silver atop 12 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Sapphire and Pearl Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.95 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 0.82 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in London, England
A very fine sapphire and diamond crescent brooch. It is exquisitely made, and features more than twenty vibrant sapphires above a line of sparkling diamonds.
18k Gold
Victorian Marcus & Co. Sapphire Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Stickpin
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a highly domed sapphire bullet cabochon weighing approximately 1.70 carats. Eye clean and true blue in color with medium saturation. Bezel set with a twisted rope and a con...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9KT Gold and Silver Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
A Victorian floral brooch in 9KT gold and silver, dating to the 1890s, designed as a naturalistic flower spray set with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Brooch 1.5ct Sapphire 2ct Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Victorian brooch pave set with five deep blue sapphires across the centre, framed in a border of twenty sparkling old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Pink Cameo Brooch with Pink Sapphires
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Large Victorian Pink Cameo Brooch embellished with 16 pink Sapphires.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Ruby Spider Brooch Cushion Cut Sapphire
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Enchanting cushion cut sapphire old cut diamond and ruby spider brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl
Located in Kendal, GB
A colourful antique Victorian dragonfly brooch decorated with an array of coloured gemstones across the front, including blue sapphires, pink rubies and twinkling rose cut diamonds w...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Glasgow, GB
A late 19th-century Victorian brooch, crafted circa 1890s, featuring sapphires and diamonds set in a crescent design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opal Moonstone Butterfly Brooch
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This wonderfully colourful Victorian butterfly brooch is adorned with beautiful gem-set wings and body.
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Enamel Pearl Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Painted Brooch
Located in McLean, VA
14 Kt. yellow gold and silver brooch is center set with a figure of Cupid in enamel. Each side displays a spray of 11 rose cut diamonds, 3 sapphires and 2 cultured pearls. Brooch cl...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond 3-Dimensnional Swan Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent sapphire and diamond swan pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in sterling silver topped 15kt yellow gold, this lovely piece features a three-dimensional swan w...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Lys Flower Victorian Brooch, Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique brooch, made in France circa 1880. Victorian Era.
Diamond, Sapphire
Victorian Queen Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphire and Emeralds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: brooch Condition: excellent condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel?
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Antique Victorian Sapphires Diamonds Crescent Rose Gold Silver Moon Brooch
Located in Munich, DE
The crescent moon brooch was crafted circa 1880 in the Victorian era in 14 karat rose gold.
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.86 in W 1.19 in D 0.24 in
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch 15 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Victorian crescent moon brooch from the late 19th Century adorned with alternating cushion cut blue sapphires and old mine cut diamonds that graduate in size towar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl Ruby Butterfly in Profile Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
Victorian butterfly pin set with n Adult precious stones with conch. pearl at one terminal. Set in silver and 15ct Gold
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Old mine cut diamonds, rubys, sapphires and pearls 18k yellow gold and platinum brooch. Probably France. Condition: Good. Old mine cut diamonds ans old European sapphire and rubys cu...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl circa 1900 Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
This delightful antique gemstone Dragonfly brooch was beautifully made during the Victorian era, Circa 1900.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 10.79 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Brooch or Pendant
Located in Essex, GB
A exceptionally high quality natural Ceylon sapphire brooch. The sapphire – certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon – displays a bright, aegean blue. The cushion s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Jewelled Gold Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
Select this for a scarf, shawl or your cute beret? This sexy, sassy 19th century serpent pin is made of 18kt gold, natural Burma sapphire and clear diamond,
very wearable!
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.62 in L 1.78 in
Victorian 1890s Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Natural Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Conversation pieces in the form of insect brooches were a popular trend from the 1890s onwards that has since often been revisited. Especially butterflies were well-loved, since thei...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond Carved Moon Moonstone Brooch Pin
Located in Frederick, MD
This unique Victorian Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond Carved Moon Moonstone Brooch Pin contains over 7 carats of European & Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Carved Moonstone Cabochons, Recta...
Diamond, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Victorian 3.00 Carat Green Sapphire and 3.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Essex, GB
A wonderfully impressive Victorian brooch. Set at the centre is a slightly cushion shaped sapphire which displays a bright, olive-y green.
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.93 in
Victorian circa 1880 Certified 7.51 ct Diamond Sapphire Sunburst Brooch Pendant
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The diamond-set star or sunburst was one of the most popular jewellery items of the late 19th century. The fashion began with Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who had made diamond stars...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.15 in W 1.58 in D 0.2 in
Victorian Insect Brooch Opal Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster , GB
A fabulous Antique Victorian winged insect brooch boasting two colourful natural Opals set into the body, the smallest is approx. 0.75ct with the largest weighing approx. 4ct in the ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Brooch Horse Shoe with 67 Diamonds and over 11 Carat Sapphires
Located in Antwerp, BE
Country of origin:unknown Style: Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Victorian Multi Gem Stone Gold Crown Brooch
Located in London, GB
A fantastic 18ct gold, late Victorian crown brooch set with nine natural pearls and emeralds, sapphires and a ruby.
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A 1960s Blue Enamel, Sapphire & Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Simplistic in design and curving with Arabesque swirls, this 1960s brooch features a centerpiece of blue enamel surrounded by round-cut sapphires. Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Total Wei...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Love heart sapphire and diamond bow brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
Love heart brooch made of white diamonds and high quality sapphires with bow detail.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.58 in L 2.37 in
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Vermeil Silver Grasshopper Cricket Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Grasshopper or Cricket form brooch-pendant, set with rose cut diamonds and cabochon sapphires, emeralds and rubys. Total aproximated diamonds weight: 2.25 carats. Total aproximated r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pin 18 Carat Shamrock, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Rose cut Diamond and Sapphire set lucky Shamrock is set in 18ct Yellow Gold and Silver, Circa 1880. Each petal of the Shamrock is set in a heart shape, which is adorne...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire Bird Brooch
Located in Melbourne, AU
Beautiful deep blue Lapis Lazuli brooch engraved with 18K Yellow Gold and one natural sapphire in the eye.
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Italian 9 Carat Gold Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
GEMMOLOGIST'S NOTES This beautifully crafted dragonfly brooch handcrafted by third generation Italian goldsmiths in Naples, Italy Inspired by the Victorians, this fabulous dragonfly...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Silver Top Sapphire 2.35 Ct. OEC Diamond "Love Knot" Brooch
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
A romantic large and impressive "love knot" brooch featuring numerous old cut diamonds and sapphires... Measuring approx. 2 inches the brooch is rendered in luxurious silver topped ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable
W 1.58 in L 2.37 in
Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Sapphire Emerald Vermeil Cricket Silver Brooch-Pendant
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Grasshopper or Cricket form brooch-pendant, set with rose cut diamonds and cabochon sapphires, emeralds and rubys. Total aproximated diamonds weight: 2.25 carats. Total aproximated r...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.07 in
Open Wheel Brooch, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds & Sapphires 18k Gold, English 1890
Located in London, GB
Antique brooch in the form of a stone set catherine wheel mounted in 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Unavailable
W 1.42 in D 0.71 in L 1.23 in
Victorian Burma Sapphire 4.60ct Certificated Untreated, Pearl, Ruby Bee/Insect/B
Located in London, GB
An exceptional, exquisite and well preserved Victorian brooch in the form of a bee with ruby eyes, sapphire and diamond wings, natural pearl and cabochon natural untreated Burma Sapp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapph...
Unavailable
H 0.52 in W 2.17 in
Etruscan Revival Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl Fibula Bar Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasures A passion for ancient history fueled by archaeological discoveries of ancient civilizations spread all over Europe till the beginning of last century This very charmi...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Platinum Gem Cats Eye Diamonds Rubies Sapphires Insect Brooch
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Antique Unique Circa 1890 18K Gold Platinum Superb Gem Cats Eye, Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires Insect Brooch. The brooch weighs 11.3 grams. There is a superb natural cabochon cats e...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
W 1.25 in
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Pearl and Sapphire Enameled Roman Bust Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and stunning portrait pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This 14kt yellow gold pin features the portrait of a beautiful woman in profile, encircled by a pearl and sapphire e...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 0.34 in D 0.4 in L 1.59 in
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Sapphire Pearl Rope Bar Brooch Pin c1870 625 Purity Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this stunning 15CT SOLID ROSE GOLD DETAILED SAPPHIRE PEARL BAR BROOCH DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Heavy Rose Gold Style: Victorian classic brooch / pin in th...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
W 0.66 in L 2 in
Tri-Color, Gold & Sterling- Silver, Victorian Rose Pin With French-Cut Sapphire
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Tri-Color Sterling Silver, Victorian Filigree Rose Pin With French-Cut Sapphire. Metal is sterling silver and yellow gold. Marked 10 k for 10 karat gold for the Rose and yellow part...
10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare Renaissance- Revival Brooch by Fanniere
Located in New York, NY
A rare and charming articulated brooch, in Renaissance Revival style, by the famed 19th century French jewelers Auguste and Joseph Fanniere. Two beautifully modeled putti in silver s...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Haute Victorian Gem-Set Pendant & Chain
Located in Wimberley, TX
The grandeur of those Victorian times is clearly expressed in this 14k yellow gold pendant/brooch.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Typical Late 19th Century Gold Enameled Brooch with Bedouin Woman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style: something between the Late-Victorian and Belle Epoque style Style specifics: We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Unavailable
H 0.38 in W 1.13 in L 0.63 in
1910 Soloviev Russian Sapphire Diamond Gold Pin, St. Petersburg
By Vladimir Soloviev
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Rare Russian pin from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II designed as a gold lover's knot, each loop set with a sapphire and diamond trefoil, its tapered stem set with rose d...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 19th-century Stag-beetle Brooch with Diamonds and Gem stones
Located in Stockholm, SE
Step into the enchanting world of vintage elegance with this exquisite Stag-beetle Brooch, a true masterpiece from the 19th century. Crafted between 1800-1850, this stunning piece sh...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.11 in W 2.76 in
Colored Stones Natural Pearls Rose Cut Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Crown Brooch
Located in SEVILLA, ES
Magnificent 18 karats yellow gold crown brooch with two rubies, two emeralds, two saphires and sixty rose cut diamonds that have 0.55 carats estimated. Natural fine pearls give a spe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Four Leaf Gem Clover Spray Pin
Located in London, GB
Designed as a stylised four-leaf clover, each petal set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond respectively, within a delicate foliate surround set with rose- and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 1.93 in W 1.54 in L 20.48 in
Victorian 1.20 Diamond 1.20 Natural Sapphire Clover Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Symbolism Two of the most prevalent icons that represented good fortune in Victorian were the lucky horseshoe & clover leaf also designated as virtue and fertility or as t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Clover Pendant / Brooch
Located in Essex, GB
A top class example of Victorian jewellery. This highly adaptable piece can worn as a brooch or, with the removable pin unscrewed, as a pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yell...
Antique Victorian 3.36 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.60 carat diamond and 3.36 carat sapphire, 15 karat yellow gold circular brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewellery collection...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.17 in W 0.89 in L 2.4 in
Antique 3.50 Carat Burmese Sapphire 1.65 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian sapphire brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Sold
H 0.34 in W 1.38 in D 0.34 in Dm 1.38 in L 1.85 in
Antique 0.62 Carat Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.62 carat sapphire, pearl and 0.02 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collect...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 This antique 14K gold and silver crescent shaped brooch is set with excellent royal blue sapphires accented by sparkling old mine cut diamonds. The biggest sapphire meas...
Diamond, Sapphire
Victorian Star Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A lovely star sapphire and diamond rosecut brooch, 1880s. The sapphire originates from Ceylon / Sri Lanka and is not treated. It's carat weight is approximately 17 carats and the sap...
Diamond, Star Sapphire
Victorian Crescent Sapphire Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
During the Victorian era the natural world was being revealed through exploration and examination of the planet. This inspired imaginative daydreams that were portrayed through vari...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian sapphire pearl 14k yellow gold brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 14k yellow gold brooch presents a graceful harmony of lustrous pearls and vivid blue sapphires, radiating antique charm and refined elegance.
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Emerald Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Gold Snake Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as three snakes coiled in a trefoil clover motif Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat - I color with VS clarity Each snake hea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Victorian Large Sapphire & Diamond Horse Shoe brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a Circa:1900 Large Silver topped and Gold Backed Horse Shoe Brooch Set with Cabochon Sapphires totaling approximately 10 Carats and nice clean old Mine cut Diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,376Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Red Ruby & Fancy Color Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 20.00 Carats Natural Yel...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Edwardian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch is adorned with pearls which are complimented perfectly by the bright yellow 9ct gold. On the back there is a pin. Brooch length: 40mm Weight: 3g
Pearl, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-top...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed fro...
Silver
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. The brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 4.64 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 4.64 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry collections. This stunni...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Van Cleef and Arpels 8.85 Carat No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Gold GRS Cert Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa f/w 2008 John Galliano mauve silk charmeuse dress adorned with deco inspired faux pearl and crystal beadwork. Features kimono sleeves. Draped neckline held securely with sing...
$3,615Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 32 Carats Natural Green Peridot - 5 Carats Natural White Topaz - 7 Car...
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,500
W 1.5 in L 2.19 in
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$2,500
H 1.35 in D 0.25 in L 1.07 in
Art Nouveau Floral Enamel Pearl and Diamond 18k Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning art nouveau enamel floral lily style spray brooch featuring seven graduating pearls on top of diamond and 18k yellow gold stems. The brooch has two green enamel leaves that...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
A Pair Of Early Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Early Victorian diamond drop earrings, each earring comprising a circular diamond cluster surmount, and pear-shaped diamond cluster drop, linked by a diamond-encrusted ribb...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
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.
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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.