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Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Aventurine Insect Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold brooch, featuring a flying insect motif with hand carved
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Brooch Chrysoprase 18k Gold Onyx
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Tiffany & Co. CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Onyx, Chrysoprase WEIGHT
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Italian Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Leaf Brooch Pin is a vintage piece crafted in Italy during the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Retro Leaf Brooch Pin 18K Gold Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Tiffany & Co Retro Leaf Brooch Pin 18K Gold Vintage This authentic Tiffany and Co. brooch pin is
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Paloma Picasso Heart Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Paloma Picasso Heart Brooch Pin Celebrate love and artistry
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Diamond Rose Flower Brooch Pin Vintage 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This authentic Tiffany & Co brooch is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold in the
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Flower Brooch with Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.2 grams Pin
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Pin
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k 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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Butterfly Brooch, Ruby & Sapphire, 1960s Italy
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tiffany & Co. butterfly brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a delicate design
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Ruby Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
: 18 karat yellow gold Stamp: TIFFANY&CO. 18K. Engraved: ITALY Measurements: 2.50 x 1 1/4 inches long
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company Vintage Dahlia Flower Ruby Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage circa 1980's Tiffany & Company Dahlia flower brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Vintage Tiffany & Co. Scalloped Heart Brooch & Pendant in 18K Yellow G
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully crafted vintage piece by Tiffany & Co. features a romantic scalloped heart design
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Dolphin Brooch Vintage Sterling Silver 18k Gold Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co dolphin brooch crafted in sterling silver & 18k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Feather Brooch with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking piece of mid-century elegance, this vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch from the 1960s is
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond & Ruby Flower Brooch Made in Italy
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Elegance from an Iconic Heritage Brand This exquisite vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch
Category

20th Century Italian Reconstruction Era Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany and Co Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby Eyes
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Bee Brooch, crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold and adorned with ruby eyes. This delightful
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold leaf brooch
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Garnet Flower Brooch Pin 18K Gold Sterling Vintage Original Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a delightful vintage Tiffany & Co. Garnet Flower Motif Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Two-Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch Unique!
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Two-Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch Unique! Gorgeous Brooch by
Category

20th Century North American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1950-1960's 18k Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Co. - Italy - 18k Condition: Vintage. Shows some light wear & patina. Excellent condition! Stock
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Nature Brooch
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
in the vintage allure of the Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamond-set Platinum and 18k Gold Chives Brooch, a
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Blue Enamel Work Textured Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Pin Back w/ Rotating Closure Hallmark: Tiffany & Co. 18kt Condition: Vintage. Shows minimum damage on
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Leaf Sapphire Brooch, circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Leaf Motif Vintage Brooch finely crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with a Florentine
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Lapis, and Pearl Sail Boat Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.6 grams Pin
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Tiffany & Co Diamond and Emerald Bear and Cub Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Maker: Tiffany & Co. Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.2
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Company Vintage Large Diamond Sea Urchin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Here is a very hard-to-find piece of Tiffany & Company jewelry. This large size sea urchin brooch
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Tiffany & Co Double Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Tiffany Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped 750 Hallmarked Tiffany & Co 1997 Beautiful, Tiffany
Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co. Gold Bow Brooch with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Princess cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.40
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold & Onyx Daisy or Flower Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed 1980's gold and onyx brooch. In 18 karat yellow gold. By Tiffany & Co. Designed by
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Centipede Platinum Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch, created in 1988, is a remarkable piece of jewelry that combines
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Pin / Brooch Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Hallmark: "TIFFANY&Co. 18kt ITALY
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co .55 Carat Round Sapphire Vintage Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage late 1960's Tiffany & Co sapphire gold brooch. Solid 18k yellow gold leaf design brooch
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1994 Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fireworks Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1994; via dated stamp and from the
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond and 18k Gold Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond and 18k Gold Bar Brooch Details: Approx. 2.50 cts diamonds
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Star Brooch Vintage 1986 Nice
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold 3 Star Brooch Vintage 1986 Nice! Gorgeous 3-Star Brooch by Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Brooch Features Floral or Anemone Design with Three Center Diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Large Amethyst Brooch Pin
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Vintage Brooch Pin by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. The
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Leaf Brooch/Pin #21564
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Leaf Brooch/Pin This exquisite brooch by Tiffany
Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1994 10.23 Tanzanite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fireworks Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a high polished finish throughout Completed by hinged pinstem with locking closure Stamped for 18
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 1984 Tiffany & Co. Tulip Brooch / Pin in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Tiffany & Co. tulip brooch is a true work of art. The brooch is crafted from 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tulip 1.9 Inch Brooch Signed Italy
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany and Co. Yellow Gold Tulip Brooch is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry that is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 1.53 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1950s Measures: 1 15/16 x 2 inches Total Weight: 20.9 grams Stock
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Sapphire Brooch, circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The brooch is 24mm wide, 2.25 inches in length, made of 18K yellow gold, and weighs 6.40 DWT
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Leaf Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Leaf Pin. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Triple Rope Twist Brooch or Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pin Made in Italy by T&Co. Classic looking four
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Circa 1960s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Fur Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
this Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fur Clip, fashioned in 18K yellow gold and adorned with white pearls
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980 Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Feather Brooch in Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. feather brooch set in 18k yellow gold from
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Vintage 1980s European Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1981 Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Dove Bird Brooch in Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. dove bird brooch set in 18k yellow gold from
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. 1980 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
high polish finish Completed by hinged pinstem with locking closure Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Rose Petal Brooch/Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch / pendant is an iconic design by
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Sapphire Flower Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Sapphire Flower Pin. This
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 1990's 18 Karat Gold Vintage Scorpio Zodiac Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold With a high polish finish Completed by a hinged pinstem with locking closure Stamped for 18 karat
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage Paloma Picasso Rare Modernist 1.60 Inch 18 Karat Gold Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
, Paloma Picasso. Vintage Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Rare Gold Brooches may refer to a range of
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Vintage 33.72 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sunflower Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Tiffany & Co. Bee Brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. bee brooch is a truly whimsical creation. The brooch features 0.50
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Vintage 1970s British Retro Brooches

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Stick/Lapel Pin Vintage Tiffany Favrile Cobalt Blue Glass Scarab
Located in New York, NY
This stick/lapel pin is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that beautifully combines luxurious 18k
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Tiffany Brooch Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k tiffany brooch vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k 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. Finding the perfect 18k tiffany brooch vintage may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. While most can agree that any 18k tiffany brooch vintage from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 21 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and ball cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 18k tiffany brooch vintage, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Tiffany Brooch Vintage?

The price for a 18k tiffany brooch vintage starts at $685 and tops out at $15,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,875.

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.