Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Blue Enamel Diamond & Pearl Brooch Circa 1905
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Blue Enamel Pearl & Diamond Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1905 This Edwardian brooch, crafted in 15ct gold and dated 6th December 1905, is a beautifully preserved sentimental...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Brooch Turquoise 15ct Gold Double Heart Lover’s Knot 1880’s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant Victorian turquoise and 15ct gold brooch dating to the late 19th century, designed as a pair of beautifully interlocking hearts in a flowing infinity-style arrangement.
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Original Art Nouveau 15ct Gold, Enamel and Natural Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Armadale, Victoria
This enchanting brooch is a quintessential example of Art Nouveau jewellery, crafted from 15-carat yellow gold. The piece is a celebration of nature, art, and craftsmanship, capturin...
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Blue Enamel, Diamond & Seed Pearl Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Blue Enamel Pearl & Diamond Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Oval design brooch in 15ct yellow gold, featuring a central star motif set with one old cut diamond and fo...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
15ct Gold, Early Victorian Emerald & Ruby Bow Shaped Brooch with Locket Back
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bow Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1860s This stunning early Victorian brooch is crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcasing a fabulous bow design that is both timeless and elegant.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Two Colour Hunting Horn Seed Pearl Horse Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Hunting Horn Brooch 15ct Gold & Platinum Tested Behold this exquisite 15ct gold and platinum Edwardian-era brooch.
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Red Enamel Diamond & Seed Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian era brooch, crafted in 15ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
15ct Yellow Gold, Circa 1900 White and Blue Enamel, Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Flower Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Softly blooming from the turn of the century, this exquisite gold brooch captures the romance of circa 1900 craftsmanship.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Monkey Brooch Holding a Beautiful Natural Seed Pearl
Located in Brighton, GB
Monkey Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1880 Holding a Beautiful Natural Seed Pearl Weight 3.9g All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved.
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Baby Chick with Seed Pearl Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Chick Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold Edwardian bar brooch, beautifully designed to capture the essence of timel...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Shriner's Masonic Diamond Pin Brooch .15ct Old Mine 14K Antique 1870's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Shriner's Masonic Diamond Pin Brooch .15ct Old Mine 14K Antique Original 1870's Features Five Genuine Natural Mined Old Mine Cut Diamonds 100% Natural Mined Diamonds 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,912Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Old Cut Opal & Ruby Cross Design Jabot Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (4) Natural Genuine Ruby- Old Round Cut - Pave Set - Nice Red Color - 2.5mm to 3.6mm (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Opal - Round & Oval Cut - Pave Set - White Base w/ N...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch - 14k Sq Step .15ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: Platinum & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .15ct Cut: Square Step Color: Blue ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
An Art Nouveau 15K /15ct Gold, Seed Pearl & 2.60ct Amethyst Brooch, c 1930's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! 45mm long this stunning Brooch dates from an Art Nouveau period Of elegant openwo...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
.15ct Natural Diamonds Filigree Stick Pin 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
.15ct. diamonds filigree brooch pin. Rounds, Full cut Brilliant.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Ct Diamond & 15 Ct Ruby Floral Broach 52.8 GM 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Retro Floral Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry Weight: 52.8 grams Measurements: 3.6 " long x 2.8 Inch wide Total diamond weight approximately : 18 cts Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold Georgian Quartz Black Dot Pin
Located in London, GB
Antique 15ct Gold Georgian Quartz Black Dot Pin Produced Circa 1800s Solid 15ct Gold setting ( Including Pin ) holds this beautiful Antique cushion cut black dot quartz stone. In ab...
Quartz, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Pearl & Enamel Stickpin, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 A refined Art Nouveau stick pin in 15ct gold, centred with a luminous pearl and framed by a beautifully executed enamel motif in soft...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Pearl and Diamond Victorian Scarf Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Scarf Pin 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1897 Fabulous, Victorian scarf pin. Features the most beautiful, yellow gold Etruscan work. Set with a lovely cross centre p...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Collar Stick Pins in Original Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Collar Pins 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A refined and romantic pair of antique collar stick pins dating to the elegant Edwardian era, beautifully crafted in rich 15ct yellow gold.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Spoon & Fork Tie Tack - 14k Round .15ct Dining Utensils
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .15ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS2 Total Carats: .15ct Style: Tie Tack Fastening Type: Pu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct gold bar brooch. The brooch features a central pearl set star with a pearl set flower on each side.
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Made from 15ct yellow gold, this antique brooch offers a fabulous blend of high-end craftsmanship and luxury.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful diamond brooch from the Victorian era. The brooch is set with multiple old cut diamonds in a star shaped setting crafted in 15ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Bundle Still Life Roses Brooch Pin 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Floral Bundle Brooch Pin .15ct natural diamond. Rounds, Full cut Brilliant.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful antique brooch crafted from 15ct gold during the Victorian period.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Platinum Yellow and Rose Gold Bird Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of the bar with the 15k gold mark (15ct) This exceptional brooch is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$708Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Amethyst and Pearl Shamrock Brooch, Clover, 15k Gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
The brooch is marked 15ct to the reverse, c1890s, late Victorian era.
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Horseshoe Pearl Brooch 15K Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this endearing antique Victorian seed pearl brooch made c.1900. The brooch is made from solid 15ct gold and in spectacular Victorian fashion.
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 0.22ct Diamond Wreath Bow Brooch in 15k Gold & Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch is hallmarked to the outer rim with the marks for 15k gold and platinum (PLAT 15CT).
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Circa 1910 15k Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bar Brooch, 0.68ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The clasp is hallmarked with the 15k gold mark (15ct) and this impressive brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as ...
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Pearl Cross Brooch/Pendant 15K Gold c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian 15ct gold brooch c.1880. Featuring a central cross bejewelled with half pearls, the brooch presents a beautiful design of sym...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique chick and egg brooch secures with a safety pin style fastening, and is hallmarked to the side of bar setting with the mark for 15k gold (15CT).
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Crown/Coronet Brooch Diamond & Pearls with Cross 15K Gold - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 15ct gold diamond and pearl brooch made c.1890.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Chalcedony Brooch Seed Pearls 15K Gold Heart Shaped c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this sensational antique Victorian 15ct gold Chalcedony Brooch made c.1890. Fitted in its original antique case/box (included in the price), upon opening a...
Chalcedony, Pearl, 15k Gold
Arts and Crafts Style Enamel and 15k Yellow Gold Brooch by Murrle Bennet & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique enamel brooch is hallmarked with the maker's mark for Murrle Bennett & Co (MBCo)* and 15k gold mark (15CT).
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Pendant/ Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Pendant / Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 *chain sold separately Circa 1910, a beautifully crafted 15ct yellow gold pendant‑brooch, designed with an ornate ope...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Ruby Bow Necklace / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Pendant/Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian bow necklace, a true embodiment of elegance and artistry.
Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Pink Topaz & Peridot Bar Brooch
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine Victorian 15ct yellow gold bar brooch, beautifully set with a central faceted pink topaz flanked by two contrasting peridot gemstones.
Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Coral & Pearl Brooch/Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Coral Brooch/Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1875 An Absolutely Stunning Piece of Fine Victorian Jewellery.
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pearl Pendant/ Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately An elegant Edwardian pendant–brooch crafted in warm 15ct gold, designed with bo...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pearl Pendant/ Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately A highly versatile Edwardian era pendant–brooch, exquisitely crafted in 15ct ye...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Buckle Turquoise & Pearl Brooch / Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Pearl Brooch/Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A refined square brooch in 15ct yellow gold, echoing the crisp elegance of Edwardian design.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Edwardian 15ct Rose Gold & Platinum Horseshoe Brooch ca. 1905
Located in Nottingham, GB
The brooch is cleverly fashioned as a horse-riding crop, its slender 15ct rose gold body creating a refined linear composition.
Gold, Platinum
R. Nevill 15ct Gold & Old Cut Diamond Brooch, Chester 1903
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine Edwardian 15ct yellow gold bar brooch dating to 1903, beautifully crafted with delicate filigree wirework and centred by an old cut diamond.
Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Enamel & Seed Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Pendant/Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Beautiful Edwardian Star or Snowflake Shaped Pendant & Brooch.
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau 15ct Yellow Gold Pearl Openwork Bar Brooch
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine Edwardian 15ct yellow gold openwork bar brooch, beautifully set with a central peridot and twelve natural split seed pearls.
Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Starburst Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Starburst Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Fabulous, Edwardian six pointed starburst.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold , Edwardian Peridot & Seed Pearl Flower Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Pendant 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately A highly versatile Edwardian era pendant–brooch, exquisitely crafted in 15ct yellow gold and s...
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Seed Pearl Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Pendant/Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 A 15 carat gold pendant of elegant early twentieth‑century design, set with natural seed pearls in a radiating flo...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Seed Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 *The chain is sold separately An ornate antique jewel crafted in yellow gold, designed to be worn...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Seed Pearl Star Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Pendant/Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Indulge in the timeless beauty of this stunning 15ct yellow gold Edwardian eight-po...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Seed Pearl Crescent Star Brooch / Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately Embrace the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold star brooch/pendant.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Heart Pendant/Brooch Enamel Turquoise & Seed Pearls
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately Capture the delicate elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold convertible piece.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Seed Pearl Crescent Star Brooch/Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 Embrace the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold star brooch/pendant.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Natural Seed Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Floral Pendant/Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 This exquisite brooch, crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcases a stunning floral design that encapsulates the elegance of the E...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian era Natural Seed Pearl Flower Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Floral Pendant/Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 This exquisite brooch, crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcases a stunning floral design that encapsulates the elegance of the E...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Seed Pearl Crescent Star Brooch / Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately Embrace the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold star brooch/pendant.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Edwardian Opal & Seed Pearl Flower Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Floral Pendant/Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1900 This exquisite Edwardian flower pendant/brooch is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and will add elegance to any outfit.
Opal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 15ct Gold Ruby & Old Mine Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Nottingham, GB
The original listing confirms that the brooch is a hallmarked Victorian antique, crafted in 15ct yellow gold, with a diamond as the principal gemstone and rubies as the secondary sto...
Gold
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.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.