Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch One round-cut bezel-set diamond of approximately 0.08 carat, two leaves made of 18 karat yellow gold; marked 2003, Tiffany & Co., 750 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Buccellati Leaf Brooch and Pin - VHK#243b
By Buccellati
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Buccellati Leaf Brooch and Pin - VHK#243b Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.6 grams Maker: Buccellati Pin Measur...
Gold, 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 crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Highly Detailed Double Leaf Pin Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White w/ Pink Overtone Color - Top Quality & Luster - 5-6.4mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Designer Leaf Pin by BREV
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18K yellow gold designer leaf pin by BREV Undaerre Italy with four synthetic stones. The leaf is very unique with a circular handmade motif design. It is stamped BREv, 18K, Undaer...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Maple Leaf 20.00cts Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage brooch captures the elegance of nature in dazzling brilliance. Crafted in 18K two-tone gold and Platinum, the bold maple leaf design is fully pavé set with over 200 outs...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 20.6grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 2.25 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
M. Buccellati Vintage Maple leaf 18K Gold Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, this brooch captures the delicate texture and organic beauty of a real leaf, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship for which Buccellati is renown...
18k Gold
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Gingko Leaf Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.3 Grams Stone: Diamond (2.75 mm) Measurements: 36.0 x 17.5 mm Hallmark: Tiffany & Co. 18K Item #: BR-1056-092123-07
Diamond, 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. Pin Measurements...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Double Leaf Brooch/Pin Gold Plated
Located in beverly hills, CA
This charming brooch showcases a double leaf design, crafted from 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 0.20ctw Diamond Highly Detailed Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-Stone(s)- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Single Cut - Burnished Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.02tw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.64 Grams Overall Width:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin in 18k Yellow Gold. Absolutely stunning art work and design by the designer on this Petiole Leaf brooch with approx 0.06 carat in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow gold stick pin - Family brooch - detailed Ivy cravat pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Victorian leaf pin. This lovely antique 18k gold pin is very detailed and set with a little seed pearl in its center. On top of that is this stickpin marked...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Brooch by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Details: Measurements: 2 3/4" x 3/4" Weight: 9.1 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cummings Tiffany & Co 18k *Free Shipping withi...
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Brooch by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Details: Measurements: 2 3/4" x 3/4" Weight: 10.5 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cummings Tiffany & Co 18k *Free Shipping with...
18k 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 " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Jewelry Pouch - Certified Appraisal Retail Value: $3,500 + Tax
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch - VHK#789
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 20.6grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 2.25 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Uno A Erre 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Flower Brooch/Pin
By UnoAErre
Located in Towson, MD
This 18 karat yellow gold Uno A Erre Italian estate flower brooch from the 1960s features three four petal flowers in hand applied sky blue and deep red enamel set along a textured g...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 k solid gold stick pin - rose cut diamond clover - Antique Victorian brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Total weight : 1,9 gr Total length : 7,1 cm Total Width : 0,7 cm Condition : Very Good - antique Material : 18K pinkish yellow gold Hallmark : none - spectro tested
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Henry Dunay Sabi 18k Gold & Platinum Organic Leaf Wrap Style Heavy Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ .900+ Platinum Weight: 33.94 Grams Clasp: Pin w/ Push Closure Overall Width: 20.3mm (0.79")(when pin is running vertically. at its widest) Overall ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise & Diamond Detailed Work Large Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Near Colorless Brilliant Fiery Diamonds - 3.2ctw (approx.) (28) Natural Genuine Turquoise - O...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Floral 0.50 Carat Ruby Dust Design on Leafs Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Floral 0.50 Carat Ruby Brooch Pin 18k Gold. This brooch really speaks for itself with the design illustrated in this magnificent one of a kind brooch.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow 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 & Co. features a beautifully detailed three-leaf design crafted in 18K yellow gold a...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Rope Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Rope Leaf Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 18.52 grams Diamonds: Approx. 4.00 CTW F-G VS round natural diamonds Dimensions: 4...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Collar Button Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance, artistry, and investment potential of this Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Collar Button Brooch.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asprey Italian Made 18k Gold Large Polished 3D Leaf Pin Brooch w/ Diamond Stem
By Asprey
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very unique and well made large leaf pin/brooch crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features an incredibly realistic, three-dimensional leaf design with amazing detai...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Fern Leaf Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold/Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 5 leaf pin brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Enamel Work Textured Leaf Rooster Head Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Pave Set on Rooster - White nice diamonds (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color Material: Solid 18k Y...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Tiffany & Co Diamond Leaf Brooch Pin Circa 2003 17 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co, 18 karat yellow gold brooch pin featuring a floral leaf design with a 0.10 pointer on the steam, 17 Grams 1.50 inches 1.38 wide
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Leaf Motif Diamond and Pearl Pin
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This elegant stick pin, offered by Claris-A, is designed as a delicate botanical motif, featuring two sculpted gold leaves that curve around one another. Each leaf is formed with ope...
Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Leaf and Branch Brooch Done in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. brooch is masterfully crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, showcasing the brand’s signature artistry and timeless elegance. Designed in a graceful folia...
Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Heirloom Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking 1950s Retro signed Ruby and Diamond Stylized Furled Leaf Runway Brooch with cinched center set with twenty-one round faceted Rubies and eight single-cut Diamonds; handmade 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This vintage brooch features two leaf motifs, one adorned with a cabochon yellow stone in a closed setting, the other with three white stones also in ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.50 CTTW Diamond Leaf Style Pin in Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage style pin is made of 18k yellow gold and weighs 15.00 DWT (approx. 23.33 grams). It contains 93 round G color and VS clarity diamonds weighing 6.50 CTTW. this piece meas...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA No Dye Carved Rose Coral Pin Brooch w/ 18k Gold Textured Leaf Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and very well-made vintage brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. It features a beautiful, GIA certified, natural coral set into an incredibly detailed and texture...
Coral, 18k Gold
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
Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby & Diamond Swirling 18K Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A plume of feathers unfurls outward from a ruby-set center, each marquise-shaped leaf outlined in a rope twist yellow-gold and studded with crisp pavé diamonds. A ring of round rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,428Sale Price|20% Off
9.99 CTW Estate Carved Emerald Leaf Brooch with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
9.99 CTW Estate Carved Emerald Leaf Brooch with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Gold Enamel Leaf Pearl Pin
Located in New York, NY
8.3mm Akoya Pearl Pin 3D Leaf Pin measures: 33 x 10mm 18kt. yellow gold 5.4 Grams.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50ct Diamond Gold Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k yellow and white gold pin. The pin is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.50ct. The color of these diamonds is F-G with VS clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold, Green Tourmaline, and Diamond Leaf Brooch Pin, Hamilton Private Reserve
By Hamilton Jewelers
Located in Princeton, NJ
An exceedingly beautiful 18 karat yellow gold, green tourmaline, and diamond leaf pin by Hamilton Jewelers Private Reserve. The brooch, a stylized and achingly beautiful 8 lobed lea...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Open Work Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
This wonderful brooch is designed as an open work leaf skeleton crafted from high polish 18 carat yellow gold. The whimsical piece is beautifully decorated with 4 round brilliant cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Jade Leaf Brooch with Diamond - VHK#524a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K White Gold Jade Leaf Brooch with Diamond - VHK#524a Item Details: Year: 1960s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12 grams Pin Measurements: Heig...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming retro brooch, it represents a leaf set in the heart of three blue sapphires. The hook is a pin with a safety pump. Heigh...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Retro brooch, it forms a large amati gold leaf set on one side with two rubies and a diamond. The hanging system is a pin with a safety pump...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Gold High Quality 1ctw Diamond Textured Polished Multi Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (42) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut & Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow &...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fern Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This yellow gold brooch depicts a fern leaf adorned with a cultured pearl with a pearly white luster. The clasp is a pin with a s...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k French Victorian brooch - Napoleon III Brooch - solid yellow gold antique
Located in Antwerp, BE
Total weight : 1,9 gr Total length : 2,45 cm Total Width with pin length: 3,05 cm Brooch height : 1,95 cm Thickness : 1,15 cm Condition : Very Good - antique Material : 18K yell...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ivy Leaf Brooch, Circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier 18 karat yellow gold ivy leaf brooch, circa 1960 Designed as a single 18 karat yellow gold ivy leaf.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.35ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.35 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold 'leaf' brooch; part of our diverse diamond estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique gold b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Two Tone Gold 0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Leaf Pin Brooch Circa 1975
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold brooch set with 23 natural diamonds — 17 single-cut stones mounted in white gold accents and 6 brilliant-cut diamonds — totaling approximately 0.35 carats. Th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Elegant Diamond Gold Double Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Handmade Double Leaf Pin. A pair of Pierced Leaves set with Fine White Diamonds set in Platinum. down the middle of each Leaf. Ca 1950. Perfect for late lunch or cockt...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Platinum Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
Gold Platinum Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Leaf Pin. 18k yellow gold three leaf motif brooch, each leaf 22mm x 15mm, two all-ver set with prong set sapphire, the third set with turquo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum & 18k Gold GIA 51.68ct Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Double Leaf Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (24) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Yellowish Orange Color - 18.50ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (36) Natural G...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Airy, this retro brooch represents a leaf and its stem made of gold wire and flat rolled patterns. The central rib is i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Retro 1940s 0.90 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Dress Clip Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You will enjoy wearing this 3-dimensional retro ruby dress clip brooch by Boucheron. From one of the most respected and preeminent Paris jewelry houses, this legacy 18-karat yellow g...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.