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Pelican Brooch Pin Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
(abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The beak is set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, ...

Spider Brooch Pin 18mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1 carat of round diamonds of top quality (F-G/VVS), and ruby eyes. This brooch is one-of-a-kind
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Crystal, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...

Sybarite Lily of the Valley Brooch
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
detail, from an emerald studded leaf to a black diamond and ruby ladybird, this brooch is something to
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2010s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tremblant Basket Brooch Diamonds Colored Stones Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
. Black onyx details lend the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The brooch is set with a total of 4.32
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, C...

Spider Brooch Pin South Sea Pearl 18mm and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
. The body is decorated with custom cut green crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Spider Brooch Pin with Golden Pearl 17mm and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
decorated with custom cut mother-of-pearl topped with crystal, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Spider Brooch Pin 19mm South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
distinctive art déco look. The design is complete with approximately 1 carat of round diamonds of top quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Love Bird Brooch Pin with Coral and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The love bird brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with diamond leaves entwined
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Love Bird Brooch Pin with Coral and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The love bird brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with diamond leaves entwined
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Love Bird Brooch Pin Diamonds and Blue Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
shell (abalone shell) topped with bombé transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gol...

Love Bird Brooch Pin Diamonds and Yellow Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
déco look. The eye is accented with a faceted ruby. The total weight of custom cut yellow sapphire is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, ...

14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bee Pin
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow and white gold diamond "Bee" pin, containing 60 round full cut diamonds of very fine
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Amethyst Baguette Diamond Contemporary Brooch Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
cut taper baguette amethyst diamond contemporary brooch pendant by Vaibhav Dhadda, where dégradé
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Burma Ruby Colombian Emerald Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
. This Signed David Webb Burmese Ruby Colombian Emerald Convertible Brooch Pendant, made in the 21st
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
inches ◘ Diamonds Colour H VS - weight 3.20ct ◘ Ruby natural oval 2.00 ct This extraordinary vintage
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

David Webb Vintage Brooch Gold Grasshopper Enamel Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold, green enamel, and accented with diamonds and rubies. The diamonds are set in platinum which
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

CARTIER Le BAISER Du DRAGON Pin/Clip.
By Cartier
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Cartier “Le Baiser du Dragon” Diamond & Ruby Pin — 1990s An exceptional piece from Cartier’s
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Transformable Art Deco Period Diamond Ruby Platinum Pendant, Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and rubies. Circa 1935 A similar pair of diamond and ruby scroll clip brooches made for Cartier
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Lacloche Frères Important Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Earrings and Clip Brooches
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of Lacloche Freres clip brooches (convertible to earrings) from the Art Deco prime
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Hexagonal Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Art Deco 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring. The ring has been crafted in a
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20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby Tennis Bracelet Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A streamlined Art Deco ruby tennis bracelet, made in platinum.
The bracelet features a continuous
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Boucheron Art Deco Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Suite, circa 1930
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Invisibly-Set Ruby and Diamond Suite, crafted in France in 1930 during the Art Deco era, embodies its allure
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

TUTTI FRUTTI 1950 Art-Deco Pendant Brooch In Platinum Diamonds Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco Tutti-Frutti gemstones brooch. This is a gorgeous vintage brooch, created in America
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Period Tutti Frutti Diamond Sapphire Carved Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual Art Deco period Tutti Frutti diamond, cabochon sapphire, carved ruby ring. Circa
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Earrings In Platinum With 3.09 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco earrings designed by Raymond C. Yard. Fantastic pair of circled earrings, created in
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Ruby 0.35 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco cocktail ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1930. The piece features: - 1 ruby
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Ruby-Toned 14k Gold Plated Carved Detail Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a statement with this exquisite Art Deco Ruby-Toned 14k Gold Plated Carved Detail Cocktail
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 7.68 carats, Ruby 7.81 carats, Blue Sapphire 12.39 carats with Diamond 3.16 carats Brooch
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

RED RUBY DIAMONDS Pendant Handcrafted in 18K White Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Statement Ruby & Diamond Octagonal Pendant — 18ct White Gold A commanding Art Deco–inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby Fancy Multi Color Sapphires Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Sapphires Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire Amethyst Necklace in 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 166.70
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Set of Ruby and Diamond Gold Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A visually intriguing mix of design details comes together in this Contemporary Diamond and Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

GARRARD CO. Pearls Necklace 18Kt Gold 7.42 Cts In Diamonds GIA Burmese Ruby
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
mined diamonds and one GIA certified unheated vivid red Burmese ruby. Ruby: Mount in the center in a
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Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby Multi Color Sapphire Necklace In 18K Gol
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire - 7 Carats Red Ruby - 9 Carats Diamonds - 7 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy
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20th Century Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular pair of Boucheron ruby and diamond earrings, featuring a convertible “day to night
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Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
diamonds, brilliant cut, TW 0.30ct, RW-W, VS-SI - 2 emeralds, oval cut, TW 0.20ct, vslbG 5/4, P1 - 3 rubies
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20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 950 Palladium 0.40 Carat Ruby 0.54 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
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Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Palladium

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.80 Carat Ruby 2.30 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
ruby (cushion cut, 1.80ct, R 6/4, P1) - 12 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 2.30ct, RW-W, VS-SI
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.50 Carat Ruby 0.55 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rubies, round cut, TW 1.50ct, R 5/4-5/5, SI-P1 - 21 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.55ct, RW+/W, P1
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.60 Carat Ruby 0.32 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.75 Carat Ruby Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
arrangement of rubies and diamonds. The center showcases three rows of rectangular, channel-set rubies in a
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.20 Carat Ruby 1.05 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rubies, square cut, TW 1.20ct, spR 6/4, P2 - 3 diamonds, round brilliant/antique cut, TW 0.50ct, RW-W, VS
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Mid Century 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.60 Carat Ruby 0.30 Carat Diamond Bell Shape Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
: - 43 rubies, round cut, TW 1.60ct, slpR 6/4, VS-SI - 18 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.30ct, RW+/W
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Long Island City, NY
diamonds in the Henri II style as a Christmas gift to his wife. A diadem, a necklace, brooches, bracelets
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.23 Carat Bulge Cut Ruby 0.55 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Hans Hansen Sapphire Ruby Diamond and Gold Bracelet circa 1965
By Hans Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare, vintage, cabochon sapphire, ruby, diamond, and 18 karat gold bracelet, by Hans Hansen, c
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

South Sea Pearl Necklace Set Opera Length Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
cut onyx motif strung between 2 decorative ruby beads, lending the necklace a distinctive art déco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tahitian Pearl and Ruby Triple Strand Necklace Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
distinctive art déco look. The 3 clasps are hand made in 18 carat white gold according to an original Ellagem
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Garnet Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Pearl Ruby Drop Collier Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

1960s Vintage Frascarolo 18 Karat Gold Ruby Enamel Tiger Cocktail Ring
By Frascarolo
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Jadeite Onyx 18K Gold Beaded Large Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco-inspired black onyx and jadeite necklace with Ruby and diamond accents. Featuring smooth
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Tutti Frutti Bangle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Emeralds Rubies Diamonds
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Tutti Frutti Bangle
Cartier Tutti Frutti Bangle
$160,000 Sale Price
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Bochic “Capri” Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine Peridot Necklace in 18K Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine & Peridot Necklace in 18K & Silver Green Peridot
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Peridot, Diamond & Mix gems Necklace Mix Gems Clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

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Art Deco Diamond Ruby Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco diamond ruby brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 295 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco diamond ruby brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. An art deco diamond ruby brooch from Cartier, Erté and LaCloche — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art deco diamond ruby brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Deco Diamond Ruby Brooch?

On average, an art deco diamond ruby brooch at 1stDibs sells for $7,984, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $183,325 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.