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14k Gold Cartier Diamond Bee Form Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Perry, FL
14K Gold Mounted Brooch, encrusted with small diamonds, 1" x 7/8", 1.6 dwt. This collectable piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier 14k Gold Double Clip Pin Brooch, Retro 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" (3.5 x 3 cm) each. Weight: 31.9 grams. Stamped with Cartier maker's mark, hallmark for 14 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1940s British Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier 14K Gold Flower Brooch Cabochon Burma Ruby Timeless Masterpiece
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Flower Brooch, masterfully crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and featuring a captivating cabochon
Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Cartier Mid-Century 14K Gold Tree Frog Brooch or Pin
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mid-Century tree frog brooch. In 14k gold. With bezel-set faceted red spinel
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold

Cartier Gold Citrine Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier brooch with a flower motif. The flower's petals are made out of citrine while its stem and
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 14K yellow Gold Spiral Design 53mm Round Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Vintage Cartier Spiral Design Brooch. Made in 14k Yellow Gold it measures 53mm in diameter
Category

Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Cartier brooch (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The stylish
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Vintage Shooting Star Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
closure Tested as 14 karat gold Fully signed for Cartier Circa: 1940s Measures: 1/2 x 13/16 inch Total
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Retro 14k Yellow Gold, Enamel & Rock Crystal Equestrian Brooch 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier brooch, crafted from luxurious 14k yellow gold. The piece features a meticulously crafted
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Retro Gold and Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning Retro gold and diamond brooch by Cartier. The elongated graceful form has nine diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Retro Gold and Diamond Brooch
Cartier Retro Gold and Diamond Brooch
H 0.63 in W 1.07 in L 1.75 in
Cartier Home Front Spinel Brooch, 6.35 Carat
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bursting with patriotism, this original Cartier Home Front clip brooch features a 6.35-carat
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Playing Card Brooches and Gold Cuff by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
its aptitude for combining the finest jewels with Cartier's renowned artistry. Circa 1938 Set in 14K
Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

CARTIER Estate 14k Diamond and Sapphire Pin
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite Cartier diamond and sapphire pin! Crafted in vibrant 14k yellow gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro Blue Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k gold brooch by Cartier, with 5 blue sapphires and approx. 0.10ctw in diamonds. Brooch
Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Cartier Mid Century Yellow Gold and Diamond Circular Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
Cartier Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Circular Brooch Diamond Details: Shape
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch c. 1950
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and hailing from the 1950s. Bearing the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 14K Rose & Yellow Gold Pyramid Fur Clip
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier 14K Rose & Yellow Gold Pyramid Fur Clip Marked: CARTIER 14K Approximate Dimensions: 3.5
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adorable colorful pin created by Cartier in London in the 1950's. Inspired by floral motifs
Category

Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier 14k Yellow & Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Clip
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier 14k Yellow & Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Clip Marked: CARTIER M . B . C Approximate Dimensions
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro Jade Diamond Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique Midcentury
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and rare antique Cartier Jade and Diamond Flower Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Cartier Diamond & 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Ribbon Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold & diamond ribbon brooch. By Cartier. With 5 pave set round brilliant diamonds set in
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sapphire Diamond Clover Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Retro
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
stunning jewel is an Antique brooch by Cartier dating to circa 1950. The rare clover motif jewel is 14
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Sapphire and Enamel Stars and Strips "Home Front" Brooch - Circa 1940's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Original Cartier "Home Front" clip brooch features a 9.60 CTS No Heat Ceylon Sapphire set in 14K
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cartier Collectible 14k Yellow Gold 7.6mm Chalcedony Stick Pin
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.09 Grams Overall Height: 90.40mm (3.55") Overall Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Bypass Design Ridged Brooch Set in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Cartier brooch features a unique bypass style design, crafted from luxurious 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sapphire and Yellow Gold Double Clips, c. 1935
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
composition. In 14K they offered here in an authentic vintage Cartier tooled leather box, possibly spirited
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Cartier Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Clip Pendant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
1.38 inches wide Marks: Cartier, inventory numbers along the stem, worn, 14K on clip crest Excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century French Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Cartier Substantial 14K Yellow, Rose Gold Bars Pendant Clip Brooch, 1940's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate Cartier solid and substantial gold bars pendant clip brooch composed of eight
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Tourmaline Cartier Brooch or Pin
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.90 carats of old cut diamonds. 28.22gr stamp: cartier 14 Every Upper-Luxury piece will arrive in an
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro Cartier Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Warrington, PA
Vintage Retro Cartier Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow gold. The brooch is shaped like a retro Lily pad
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Rare Vintage Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Vintage Cartier 14k Yellow Gold Brooch with Exquisite 3-Flower Design. Step into a world of
Category

Vintage 1950s European Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Happy Bunny Rabbit Yellow Gold Brooch / Pin with Ruby Eyes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite and utterly unique brooch designed and created by Cartier depicting a happy bunny
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art-Deco Cartier New York Brooch Gold 14 Karat Platinum Pearls Diamonds Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
CARTIER Art-Deco pin/brooch made with 14 natural pearls, 16 roses diamonds (old cut), 4 onyx
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Love Knot Safety Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large figural "safety pin" brooch. Made and signed by CARTIER. 14K yellow gold with a center
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Cartier Ivy Leaf Diamond Gold Brooch and Ear Clips Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical set of four beautiful ivy leafs (2 brooches and ear clips) features leaf details
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1950’S Cartier Gold Heart Brooch 14k Two Tone
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An adorable Cartier gold heart brooch made of 14k rose gold with a yellow gold arrow crossing the
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Ladybug Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
What could be more charming than a Ladybug brooch made by Cartier? It is red and black enamel with
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Ladybug Brooch
Cartier Ladybug Brooch
W 1 in L 1.13 in
CARTIER RETRO 14k Yellow & Rose Gold Knot Brooch Circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Retro 14k Rose & Yellow Gold Knot Brooch Circa 1940s Retro Here is your chance to purchase
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1950s Gold "Sputnik" Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century 14 karat polished gold "Sputnik" brooch by Cartier. This dimensional brooch was
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Retro Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Large Open Interlocked Marquise Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful vintage Cartier brooch/pin was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features large
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Safety Pin Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pendant or Brooch Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier safety pin crafted in 14k yellow gold (est. circa 1960s). Cartier is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Cartier Gold Fan Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic vintage 1950's Cartier 14K yellow gold lapel brooch is of French provenance, bearing
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine example of retro art created by the always elegant designers at Cartier. The brooch is
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

1940s Cartier Double Star Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Cartier Double Stars Clip Brooch, set with Diamonds and Cabochon Rubies. Measuring 2 1
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier New York Retro Brooch Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier retro 14kt gold and sapphire necklace with detachable brooch. Made in New York, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier Aquamarine Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier 14ct gold brooch, with spiky stylised flowers with ruby centres, aquamarine petals, with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s Cartier Red Enamel Gold Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and reflective red enamel brooch with pendant loop in the form of a flower, in 14k
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier 14k Yellow Gold 0.50ctw Prong Set Sapphire Tulip Flower Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Thickness: 6.4mm (not including the pin) Stamp: Cartier - 14K Condition: Designer. Original finish & patina
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Pill Box
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brand: Cartier Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Vintage Circa: 1980s Hallmarks: Signed and 14K Purity
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro 14k Yellow Gold, Enamel & Diamond Mariner Motif Brooch W/Box Retro
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier NY Retro 14k Yellow Gold, Enamel & Diamond Mariner Motif Brooch w/Box Here is your chance
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Retro Citrine Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro circa 1940s 14k gold Cartier flower brooch, set with citrines and a diamond in the center
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1940s Gold and Enamel Reflective Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and reflective blue enamel brooch in the form of a flower, in 14k. Cartier, New York
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

1941 Cartier New York Citrine Sapphire Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CARTIER New York 1941 Arum Flower brooch in yellow gold decorated in the center of a cabochon
Category

Antique 1840s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier Pearl Gemstone Diamond Rose Gold Floral Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Burnished and beautiful, this golden brooch from Cartier has an exceptional design that is sure to
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1950s Cartier Diamond Gold Sputnik Clip Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and fun Sputnik clip created by Cartier in the 1950's. Makes a chic accent to any outfit
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Tri-Color Yellow White Rose Gold Fisherman Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Gone fishing! This vintage Cartier tri-color yellow, white and rose 14 karat gold fisherman brooch
Category

Vintage 1930s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier France Pair of Two Oak Leaf Intricate Brooches
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
brooch measuring 1 inch Signed: Cartier, 525, French hallmarks Brooch is in excellent condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier France Pair of Two Oak Leaf  Intricate Brooches
Cartier France Pair of Two Oak Leaf  Intricate Brooches
H 1 in W 1 in D 0.3 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Cartier 1920s Diamond Pink Tourmaline & Rose Gold Clip Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco single clip/brooch/pin created by Cartier in the 1920's. Beautiful, very Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

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14k Cartier Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k cartier brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k cartier 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. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 14k cartier brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Marguerite Stix are consistently popular. A 14k cartier brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 63, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our 14k cartier brooch for sale are for women, but there are 87 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Cartier Brooch?

The price for a 14k cartier brooch starts at $500 and tops out at $185,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $4,000.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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.