Mid-Century Modern 18k Gold & Madeira Citrine Stylized Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century brooch. In 18 karat yellow gold. Prong set with 7 oval cut madeira citrines.
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Modern 18k Gold & Madeira Citrine Stylized Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century brooch. In 18 karat yellow gold. Prong set with 7 oval cut madeira citrines.
Citrine, 18k Gold
Italian Retro 18K Gold Diamond Floral Brooch, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The piece is hallmarked 796 AL, identifying manufacture in Alessandria, Italy, between 1944 and 1968, and reflects the high-quality craftsmanship associated with mid-century Italian ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Amethyst Citrine Turquoise Cat Brooches 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A delightful and sculptural pair of mid-century figural cat brooches crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and retailed by the distinguished London jeweler Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Compan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bold Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Knot Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking 18K yellow gold brooch features an intricate woven knot design, lavishly set with brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a geometric lattice pattern.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,660Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Sapphire & Diamond Turtle Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Mid-Century Sapphire & Diamond Turtle Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this true mid-century brooch is designed as a whimsical turtle set with rows ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 18K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite 1960s estate 18K yellow gold brown shell cameo brooch showcases classic Victorian-inspired elegance with exceptional mid-century craftsmanship.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid century bee pin brooches in 18k gold and garnet, insect brooch, Italy
Located in PARIS, FR
Bee pin brooches in 18 karat gold. Set of three small bees, each with a cabochon garnet eye. The three insects screw into fabric using a spiral mechanism. One of the brooches is larg...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Italian 18K Gold Coral and Carved Jade Berry Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A charming example of mid-century Italian goldsmithing, this figural berry brooch is beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with vibrant natural gemstones.
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid-Century Diamond Wreath Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Likely dating from the 1950s to 1960s, this brooch is a timeless statement piece that reflects the glamour of mid-century design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modernist Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Wave Brooch, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist sterling silver & 18K yellow gold wave brooch - sculptural undulating form - gold rope details - crown maker's mark on the back (unknown/unidentified) as well as 'STERLING'...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Diamond and Pearl Flower Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and highly sculptural Mid-Century diamond and baroque pearl floral brooch, executed in rich yellow gold and designed in the form of an elegant blooming flower with a g...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic Mid-20th Century 18K Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This scintillating 1960's flower cocktail brooch is unmistakably Mid-20th Century chic! With lots of hand made details, this is truly a unique and beautiful article of jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Mid-Century Coral, Diamond, 18K Gold and Platinum Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: 1960s Style: Mid-Century Modern Materials: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Stone: Sardinian Coral (carved rose) Diamonds: 17 round brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.24 ctw Mid-Century Style Diamond & Textured 18K Two-Tone Gold Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Measuring approximately 2 3/8 inches (about 60 mm), this striking yet impeccably proportioned jewel evokes mid-century glamour and couture sophistication—equally compelling on a tail...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare H Stern Mid-Century 18K Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline Modernist Brooch Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Stern Blue-Green Tourmaline Modernist Mid-Century 18K Gold Brooch/Pendant is more than a jewel—it’s a legacy waiting to be part of your story.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Tiffany & Co Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
During the mid 20th century it was undeniable that Tiffany and Company were one of the most luxurious jewellery companies in the world. This gorgeous stylised flower brooch pin dates...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rare Tiffany & Co. 18K Mid-Century Plumed Feather Brooch w/Diamond Spine
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
The brooch is designed as a single naturalistic feather with the outline and individual strands constructed from open polished 18-karat yellow gold wire, forming a flat two-dimension...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Spray Brooch, Circa 1950, 0.40ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century brooch from the 1950s is crafted in 18k yellow and white gold and features twenty round brilliant and single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats, graded ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Elephant Brooch with Ruby Eye – Whimsical Mid-Century Charm
Located in Miami, FL
A delightful signed vintage 18K gold elephant brooch by MR, crafted circa mid-20th century.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Diamond 18k White Gold Floral Spray Double-Clip Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely treasure from the middle of the 1900’s features approximately 21.40 carats of mixed-cut white diamonds. The diamonds exhibit a captivating brilliance and sparkle that radiat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Mid-Century 18K White Gold Turquoise, Cultured Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite brooch is a true testament to the art of fine jewelry, expertly crafted from 18K white gold. Its design features a captivating combination of luxurious gemstones, incl...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,480Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Mid-Century Diamond Coral, Emerald & Sapphire 18K Gold Giardinetto Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A magnificent and highly important Mid-Century "Giardinetto" statement brooch, masterfully crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, ...
$1,590 / item
Mid Century Turquoise Dog Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Little Friend This gorgeous mid century brooch is Italian origin 1950 ca Hand modelled of solid 18 kt gold like a fancy little dog, beautifully made, hand sculptured, the main body c...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Mid-Century Ballerina Dancer Brooch 18K Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brooch of a dancer is full of movement and joy of live. It was handcrafted in the late 1940's out of 18K yellow gold and silver. The artist is dancing with a rope that is set en...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Bow Spray White Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k white gold brooch with 5.57 carats of H-I color diamonds Vs- SI2 clarity. On a 14k white gold chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Mid-Century Natural Diamond & Sardinian Coral Branch 18K White Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An absolute masterpiece of vintage high jewelry, this spectacular Mid-Century statement brooch depicting a majestic bird perched on a branch.
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Precious Coral Sapphire Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18K Yellow Gold 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Precious Coral, Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Pendant/Brooch in 18K Gold, circa 1960s.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Gold Diamond Ballerina Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold Mid century ballerina brooch, with approx. 0.34ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
Diamond Gold Platinum Leaf Mid-Century Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1950's Leaf and diamond brooch. Handmade 18k yellow gold and platinum handmade flower brooch with diamonds along the leaf's in platinum inlays.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s Mid-Century Natural Diamond Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Grain Setting
Located in Marcianise, IT
A breathtaking example of high-end jewelry artistry, this Retro-style statement brooch depicts the exotic and regal Bird of Paradise (Paradisea). Entirely handcrafted in a sophistica...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Mid-Century Natural Diamond Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Grain Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined brooch convertible into a pendant, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, a high-end jewel that combines masterful craftsmanship with precious materials of the highest quality. The...
Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Mid-Century 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Cultured Pearl Brooch Snail
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A unique piece of high jewelry, this stunning snail-shaped brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold, with finely engraved details that give it a realistic and sophisticated appearance. T...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Peridot Brooch Bezel Setting
Located in Marcianise, IT
This magnificent 18K white gold Retro brooch is a true masterpiece of fine jewelry, featuring an elegant and harmonious design. The sinuous and refined structure is adorned with a de...
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mid Century 18k White Gold 17.50ctw Large Fiery Diamond Spray Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-20850231-PAR Vintage Mid Century Large Fiery Incredible Diamond Drenched Spray Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Flower Mid Century Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co 18k yellow gold textured and shiny flower pin. Classic Tiffany & Co. 1960's mid century Brooch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
MID-CENTURY Brooch 15.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tapered Ribbon in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This masterful cocktail brooch is a sculptural triumph of light and color, embodying the bold glamour of the Mid-Century Modernist style.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Mid-Century Natural Diamond Coral Ruby Crystal Emerald 18K Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary brooch is a refined example of high jewelry and craftsmanship, created to captivate anyone who admires it. Made of 18-karat white and yellow gold, the brooch is de...
Ruby, Crystal, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, White Gol...
$4,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
Nature Inspired Carved Emerald Leaf Mid-Century Brooch with Diamonds in 18k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless elegance with this exquisite brooch, meticulously handcrafted in rich 18k yellow gold. Designed in the form of a flourishing potted plant, this botanical treasure ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Mid Century Diamond Emerald Palm Flower Tree Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Broomall, PA
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 0.9ct Diamond and 0.9ct Emerald Palm Flower Brooch A striking Cartier brooch crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and designed in an elegant palm-flower motif. The...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1950s Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Coral Frog Brooch Natural Emerald and Diamond
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning frog-shaped brooch is a true masterpiece of fine jewelry, crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with exceptional attention to detail. The focal point of this jewel is th...
Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
René Kern Owl Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Animal Brooch Germany Mid-Century 1960s
By René Kern
Located in Lisbon, PT
René Kern Owl Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, Germany, Mid-Century 1960s.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,071Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Mid-Century Natural Turquoise, Coral and Diamond Gold 18K-14K Bird Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exceptional bird-shaped brooch is a unique piece, entirely handcrafted using a blend of 18K and 14K yellow gold. The contrast between the finishes highlights intricate details a...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Mid-Century Red Coral Natural Diamond Multi-Gem Owl 18K Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exceptionally rare and whimsical vintage Mid-Century statement brooch depicting a charming owl perched on a branch.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Mid Century Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
French made, Midcentury 18k gold brooch, with approx. 0.50ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 50mm x 38mm. Marked: 750, French hallmarks. Weight - 20.4 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ben Rosenfeld Diamond Ruby Duck Brooch 18K Yellow White Gold, Mid-Century, 1960s
By Ben Rosenfeld
Located in Lisbon, PT
Ben Rosenfeld Mid-Century Duck Brooch in Diamond, Ruby and Gold, London, 1961. A delightful example of British Mid-Century whimsy, this charming brooch by Ben Rosenfeld is modelled a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Natural Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Signature Piece Large, impressive, colourful signature piece of the 50’s skilfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold in a marvellous composition of fine gemstones forming an uniq...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1960s Mid Century Ruby Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A charming, vintage Mid Century Tiffany & Co. brooch of a poodle or terrier.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,500
Diamond & Ruby brooch in 18k
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & ruby brooch in 18k yellow gold. The pin is set with approx. 2.7 carat of round brilliant, baguette and marquise cut diamonds, color G-I, clarity VS, square and pear sha...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Clematis Mid-Century Coral Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: approximately 0.64 carats Size: 2.125 inches length x 1.76 inches width Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 20.76 grams Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Period: Mid-Century (1960...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This diamond bow brooch reflects the historic ribbon motif cherished in French and mid-century high jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Turquoise Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This French diamond and turquoise brooch exemplifies early 20th-century naturalism, combining cabochon turquoise with diamonds in finely chased gold. The foliate articulation, airy o...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Mid-Century Emerald And Diamond Pinwheel Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A striking Tiffany and Co. 18 karat yellow gold, emerald and diamond pinwheel brooch. Dress clips are en vogue for ladies and gentlemen, and this bold, Late Retro-Mid-Century motif r...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,640Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is circa 1950, composed of cultured pearls and a line of brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds. Stamp: Swiss assay work and monogrammed. Weight: 10.9 grams Measurement: 3.8...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Flato Mid-Century Gold Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Spray Brooch
By Paul Flato
Located in New York, NY
American jeweler Paul Flato captured the hearts of royalty, New York society and Hollywood in the 1930s and 40s with his important diamond and colored stone jewels. This dramatic and...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Enamel Flower Pendant Clip Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite floral pendant brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold, diamond, and enamel, circa 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Serpentine Jade Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic geometric brooch features vertical stokes in 18 karat yellow gold emanating from a central circular form. A serpentine jade wheel on a horizontal axis hangs from one of ...
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold
$8,995Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-20th Century 18KT White Gold Bird Brooch with Pavé Diamonds and Ruby Accents
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This brooch is a beautiful and timeless piece. It is crafted in white gold and measures 5 cm by 7 cm, making it the perfect size for any outfit. Designed to look like a stylized bird...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.