M. Buccellati Vintage Maple leaf 18K Gold Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Buccellati brooch, masterfully shaped into a detailed maple leaf—a hallmark of Mario Buccellati's signature style and dedication to nature-inspired design. Crafted in rich 18K yello...
18k Gold
Vintage Teddy Bear Pin 18k Yellow Gold, Italy, Mara Buzio
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Teddy Bear Pin by Mara Buzio, Circa 1980 Figural gold jewelry was an art form in Italian workshops of the late 1970s and early 1980s, and this teddy ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Tie Tack/Lapel Pin Mexican Opal
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece is meticulously fashioned from 18k yellow gold, providing a rich and luxurious backdrop for the captivating Mexican opal at its center.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Mahango Panthere Diamond Pin Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the piece is set with a brilliant diamond that enhances the expressive silhouette of the panther.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Starfish Pin Brooch Large
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Starfish Pin Brooch Large Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 16.90 grams Measurement: 45mm(1.77") wide x 56mm(2.2") long, LARGE size Hallmark: TIF...
18k Gold
1880 Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Real Tennis Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
Being made in 18k yellow gold, this pin contains high gold content while still being practical and durable enough for wear.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Seagull Pin/Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
From the collection of Tiffany & Co., an 18K yellow gold seagull pin, one of the larger designs in the house's avian series.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Chicken Feet" Baroque Pearl Diamond Pin Pendant Brooch 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Baroque pearl and diamond convertible pin pendant crafted with an 18K yellow gold backing, featuring an organic “chicken feet” style baroque pearl formation accented by five bezel-se...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Love Kisses Pin Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Love Kisses Pin Brooch Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.70 grams Measurement: 36mm(1.42") wide x 10mm(0.4") high Hallmark: Paloma Picasso ©...
18k Gold
18k Gold Knotted Clip on Earrings with Pin, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
These stylish 18k gold earrings are intricately engraved to create a contrast texture to the polished grooves.
18k Gold
Stefan Hafner 18k White Gold Diamond&Sapphire Pin
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Diamond: 1.33ctw Pink Sapphire: 4.17ctw Retail: $16,050.00 SKU: BLU01278
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$644Sale Price / item|30% Off
18K Gold 0.09 Ct Diamond Safety Pin Minimalist bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful and elegant, this safety pin bracelet is made with pure gold and consists of genuine and natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mouse Pin with Red Stone Nose #23640
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Mouse Pin with Red Stone Nose Add a touch of whimsy to your look with this charming 18k yellow gold mouse pin, finished with a sparkling red gemstone nose.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.75ct Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow and White Gold Bow Pin
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and timeless, this exquisite bow pin is masterfully crafted in luxurious 18k yellow and white gold, showcasing an elegant sculptural design accented by vibrant baguette cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Dachshund Brooch Pin 18K Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Dachshund Brooch Pin 18K Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond 1980s This Bulgari brooch is made in 18k yellow gold as a stylized dachshund, capturing the breed’s distinctive elo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Leaf Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, ruby, and diamond stick pin. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of a three-sections leaf in a circle. Set with a small ruby and diamond. With a twist to th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Floral Basket Pin/Pendant with Gemstones & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Exuding classic elegance and vibrant artistry, this exquisite 18k yellow gold floral basket pin/pendant features a lavish arrangement of precious gemstones and sparkling diamonds wov...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Spear Stick Pin Hat Pin in 18K White Gold, 0.50 Carat, Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and distinctive diamond spear stick pin hat pin by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BUNDA Equestrian Gold pin, 18k yellow and white gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Equestrian Gold pin, 18ct yellow and white gold. Weight 5.17 grams
White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Sea Urchin Brooch Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Original Tiffany & Co. Brooch Pin Vintage Sea Urchin Design Very Detailed Workmanship Made of 18k Yellow Gold Approx weight 32.0 grams Flower / starfish style set with diamonds Appr...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Greek Agamemnon Pendant & Pin Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold pendant and pin depicting the Greek figure Agamemnon.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1983 Tiffany & Co. XOXO Brooch Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Paloma Picasso Period: Circa 1983 Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 5 grams Length: 1.4 inches Style: Script “XOXO” brooch / pin Condition: Excellent For the one who signs h...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.00ct Ruby 0.25ct Diamond Citrine Tourmaline 18k Gold Strawberry Pin
Located in New York, NY
A finely crafted 18k yellow gold strawberry pin, designed as a sculptural interpretation of natural form and refined gemstone artistry.
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Malachite White Onyx and Diamond Duck Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted in 18K gold, it features lush green malachite from Zambia, creamy white onyx from Mexico, and sparkling diamonds from South Africa.
Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold
18k Gold White Onyx and Lapis Lazuli Duck Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in radiant 18k gold. This duck pin features a smooth white onyx body and a deep blue lapis lazuli head, evoking serenity and wisdom.
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold
$944Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Refined Fusion of Color and Classic Elegance Indulge in the charm of a bygone era with this Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch, beautifully accented by a 0.10-carat round diamond, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearl Starburst Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The splendor of celestial wonders is perfectly encapsulated in this exquisite brooch, a masterpiece crafted from luminous 18K yellow gold. Envision the radiance of a starburst, with ...
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Shape Diamonds 18K White Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This sweet butterfly brooch features a 18k two tone gold. The butterfly features 44 round cut diamonds all bead set throughout the wings and body. Butterflies were hugely important a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1983 Tiffany & Co. Wreathe Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.2 grams Hallmarks: T&CO, 1983, 750 Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1.25 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.25ct Ruby 2.27ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pin / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A refined and elegant floral design, this convertible pin and pendant is crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold and set with vibrant gemstones of exceptional quality and balance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Starburst Flower Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Starburst Flower Brooch Pin Signed: Tiffany & Co.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Panther Diamond Pin / Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Cartier diamond panther brooch captivates with its elegant craftsmanship, featuring meticulously set diamonds that bring to life the fierce and graceful essence of the iconic pan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Asymmetrical Star Pin 1983
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: the pin measures 48.8mm x 68.6mm Weight: 22.62 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pin in Platinum & 18k Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
& 7.68 cts. diamonds Color/Clarity: Colombian Minor and G VVS-VS Certifications: SSEF Creator: Bulgari Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 7.91 grams Period: 1970s to the...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Sea Urchin Pin/Brooch #24504
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Sea Urchin Pin/Brooch- This striking Tiffany brooch is sculpted as a dimensional sea urchin, covered in fine radiating spikes that catch light from...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Amethyst Brooch Pin Vase 18K Gold Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This authentic Tiffany & Co brooch is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold in the shape of a vase. Rare and unique, highly collectible. Twenty three natural Earth mined Amethyst b...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold Large Leaf Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A stunning example of Jean Schlumberger’s visionary design, this vintage Tiffany & Co. Leaf Brooch is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases the designer’s signatur...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,980Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/Pin Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Perry, FL
Hammered Finish Signed Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/ Pin in 18K Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Enamel 18k Yellow and White Gold Bird Pin
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully rendered expression of fine jewelry artistry, this elegant bird pin is crafted in a harmonious combination of 18k yellow and white gold, showcasing exquisite detailing ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.00ct Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow and White Gold Frog Pin
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical yet refined expression of high jewelry craftsmanship, this exceptional frog pin is rendered in a harmonious blend of 18k yellow and white gold, sculpted into a lifelike, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.8 Carat Diamond Moon Shaped 18K Gold Brooch Pin
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful, vintage inspired half moon designed 2.8 carat old cut European Diamond and 18K Gold brooc...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Starburst Brooch Pin, 9.50Ct Round & Baguette Diamonds, 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Brooch Pin 9.50Ct Round Brilliant & Baguette Diamonds 18K White Gold Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond Weight: Approximately 9.50 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant & S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Skull and Bones Lapel Pin / Tie Tack
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement with our 18k Yellow Gold Skull and Bones Lapel Pin/Tie Tack, a fusion of edgy style and luxury.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Weaved Menorah Ruby Pin and Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Weaved Menorah Ruby Pin and Pendant.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Retro Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro Chaumet brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, and accented with Old European cut and old mine cut diamonds (K-M color, VS clarity, total weight approximatel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Double-Unicorn Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating brooch showcasing two unicorns crafted in 18k yellow gold. Each unicorn is adorned with large bright white brilliant-cut diamonds creating a dazzling brilliant effect. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Diamond Turquoise Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a piece of history and artistry to your collection with this exquisite estate brooch/pendant. Featuring a striking carved coral Buddha, this unique piece is accented with 9 brill...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Fireworks Amethyst Brooch Pin - VHK#3c
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Fireworks Amethyst Brooch Pin - VHK#3c Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 22.8 grams Pin Measurements: Dia...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Scarab Brooch Beetle Pin 18k Gold Carved Amethyst
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and Platinum Scarab Brooch featuring diamonds and amethyst. The brooch has a scarab beetle design with a carved amethyst body, diamond-studded head, and g...
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Turquoise Pendant Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and colorful vintage pin crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing a vibrant arrangement of 8 richly hued cabochon rubies and 2 bright blue turquoise stones.
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,851Sale Price|20% Off
Claris-A 18K Gold Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Pin
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This exquisite dual tone 18K gold Claris-A pin combines elegance with intricate craftsmanship, designed to make a statement while offering functional security.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Cute Turtle Pin Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming and whimsical turtle brooch-pendant crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. The shell is lavishly set with approximately 0.40 carats of sparkling round brilliant diamonds in a de...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Paloma Picasso Zodiac Virgo Pin Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Paloma Picasso Zodiac Virgo Pin Brooch Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 7.40 grams Measurement: 24mm(0.94") high x 29mm(1.14") wide Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. 75...
18k Gold
Vintage 18K Two-Tone Gold Geometric Pin Brooch, 20th Century, 32.2g
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your accessory collection with this vintage pin brooch crafted in luxurious 18 Karat two-tone gold. Weighing 32.2 grams, its unique ge...
18k Gold
Vintage parrot Coral Tsaverite Diamond 18K Gold Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Details: • Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold • Coral: Genuine Natural Coral • Diamonds: Approx. 3.00 Carats Total Weight • Diamond Quality: G-H Color, VS Clarity • Tsavorite Garnets: App...
Coral, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Ruby Pearl Heart Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Ruby Pearl Heart Brooch Pin Approximate Dimensions: 3.4 cm (Length) 3.3 cm (Width) 3.85 - 4.45 mm (Pearl) Approx. 0.3 carat (Ruby) 7.5 grams in weight...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
La Triomphe 18K Yellow Gold Floral Pin with Turquoise & Diamond Accents
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Elegant and distinctive, this La Triomphe 18K yellow gold floral pin features 25 cabochon-cut turquoise gemstones, creating a vibrant and timeless floral design.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and 18K Gold Ginko Leaf Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.4 grams Diamonds: Natural Diamonds, Round Brilliant, E Color, VS Clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.3ctw Diamond Daisy Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising nine old European cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with a 14 karat yellow gold pin. My favourite thing about th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin Solid 18K White Gold Bow-tie form brooch pin mounted with a large hanging Pearl Approximate Dimensions: 5.4 cm (Length) 4.2...
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 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.