1950s Mikimoto Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1950. SPECIFICATIONS: PEARLS: Cultured Pearls from 3.4mm to 7.6mm. METAL: 14K yellow gold WEIGHT: 10.7 grams. DIMENSION...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1950s Midcentury 14k gold chain with a brooch/pendant suspended.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
18K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Crown Brooch, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat white gold crown brooch with 4 pearls and 1 carat of diamonds, it can also be warn as a pendant / Italy 1950s
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Flamingo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage cultured pearl and 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a flamingo; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Federico Buccellati Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Federico Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
A refined and elegant floral brooch by Federico Buccellati, dating to the 1950s, exemplifying the maison’s continued legacy of exceptional Italian craftsmanship.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Brooch with Pearls and Garnets, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Venetian 18 karat gold birds and leaves brooch, with pearls, Chrysoprase stones and garnets, Italy 1950s Signed on the back Length 7 cm Height 4.5 cm
Chrysophrase, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Diamond and Pearl Yellow and Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1950s 0.90 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 18 karat yellow and rose gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Baroque Pearl Sapphires Rubies Yellow Gold Butterfly Articulated Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 14 karat yellow gold, shell hallmark. Important brooch in the shape of an insect, the bottom of the body is represented by a baroque pearl, the top and the head are paved w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yell...
$111Sale Price|20% Off
Layered Baroque Pearl Brooch With Gold Rope Detail, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.5" diameter - .75" height - Gold plated - Baroque glass pearl cabochon - Circa 1950s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition
Vintage 1950s Tiffany & Co. Gold and Pearl Brooch with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Pearls measuring approximately 7mm, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.70 carat. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s 18k Yellow Gold Crown Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.1 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .75ct, total weight Cut: Transitional Round Color: H Clarity: VS Pin Mea...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1950s Blister Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Eagle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The talons of the this stunning 1950s brooch are grasping a large, impressive blister pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin - The pin contains one 7.5mm round saltwater cultured pearl with a fine luster. There are 12 round full cut diamonds and 12 single cu...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Pearl Ruby and Diamond and Yellow Gold Sword Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pearl, 0.22 carat ruby and 0.19 carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold sword brooch ; part of our diverse brooch collection. This fine and impressive...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Circle Round Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Unisex White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Round Circle Disc Chunky Elegant Modenist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, some of light colour loss or sc...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Gold Large Round Pearls Leaf Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Textured Large Round Circle Pearls Leaf Flower Bouquet Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, light scratches and a small peel off at fa...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Gold Pearls Wavy Leaf Crystals Feather Chunky Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Large Long Wavy Leaf White Pearls Crystals Flower Feather Lily Of The Valley Openwork Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition,...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Bouquet Large Leaf Cluster White Pearls Crystals Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Large Bouquet Wavy Leaf Cluster White Pearls Crystals Openwork Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, almost new. not any stones lost....
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Double Windy Leaf Cluster Pearls Crystals Long Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Unisex Double Vivid Windy Leaf Cluster Pearls Crystals Openwork Long Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, almost new. not any stones lost....
Gold Plate, Enamel
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
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Western Germany Smoky Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Filigree Brooch, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This lavishly detailed brooch from 1950s Western Germany is a standout piece of mid-century costume jewelry, featuring ornate gold-tone filigree accented with smoky rhinestones, faux...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Western Germany Pink Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Filigree Brooch, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This lavishly detailed brooch from 1950s Western Germany is a standout piece of mid-century costume jewelry, featuring ornate gold-tone filigree accented with pink rhinestones, faux ...
Ruby, Pearl, Gold
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Gold White Pearls Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat White Pearls Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, Not any faux pearls lost. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
1950s 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Brooch and Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.1 grams Pin Measurements: 1.75 x 1.75 inches, length x width Condition: Excellent Vintage Era
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Ceil Chapman 1950s Gold + Pearl + Rhinestone Large Vintage 50s Brooch Pin
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1950s signed CEIL CHAPMAN light gold, pearl and rhinestone large brooch pin !
Crown Trifari 1950s Large White Oval Pearls Openwork Round Wreath Flower Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Large Round Circle Wreath Flower Whole Oval Pearls Double Layer Openwork Dome Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Crown Trifari 1950s Bouquet Flower Cluster White Pearl Openwork Long Leaf Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Long Leaf Flower Bouquet White Pearls Cluster Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s White Pearls Swirl Wavy Vine Leaf Flower Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Swirl Wavy Twist Vine Leaf Flower White Pearls Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Kramer 1950s White Pearls Black Dark Red Leopard Cabochon Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Kramer 1950s Vintage Unisex White Pearls Black Dark Red Leopard Cabochon Round Circle Domed Drop Dangle Elegant Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent co...
Gold Plate
1950s Western Germany Gold-Tone Filigree Brooch with Green Rhinestones and Faux
Located in Milford, DE
1950s Western Germany Gold-Tone Filigree Brooch with Green Rhinestones and Faux Pearls This dazzling mid-century brooch, marked "Western Germany," showcases the intricate craftsmansh...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Pearl and Diamond Necklace, Brooch circa 1950's in White Gold 5.35 Carats
Located in Wailea, HI
Pearl and Diamond Necklace - Brooch Circa 1950's in white Gold 5.35 Carats One Round 9mm Pearl 26 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing 2.25 Carats Approximately 32 Round Brilliant ...
French 1950s Garnet Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch-pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Oval shapped, this brooch has in its center a flower pattern set in the center of a garnet and on both sides of half natu...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Double Bird Brooch Pendant with Pearl, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These birds hold a nice pearl in the center as both are holding it. This brooch is from the 1950's to 1960's and is made in 14K Yellow Gold and is waiting for its next owner.
Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Multi Gem 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
The Multi-Gem and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant was made around the 1950s. All hand assembled, this one of a kind brooch pendant is set with multi colored gemstones and pearls.
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold,...
Unavailable|$768
Vintage White Gold, Ruby and Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch, 1950s
Located in Bologna, IT
The brooch is crafted in white gold throughout. MATERIALS White gold, pearls and rubies DIMENSIONS Height: 36 mm Width: 33 mm WEIGHT 9.1 g
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Diamonds Pearls Lily of the Valley Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Total aprox. diamonds weight: 0.45 carats. Seven cultured pearl (3-5 mm) Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1950s.
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Goldtone Big Faux-Pearl Dangles Brooch
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
1950s goldtone big 3 faux-pearl dangles brooch with security clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 2 1/2 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Condition: Very good; some discoloration to edg...
Gold Plate
Unavailable|$7,500
Retro 1950s Lover Bird Brooch, 3.03 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Classic, retro 1950s brooch featuring two lover-birds encapsulated by a heart of baguette-cut white diamonds. Ideal for bridal showers as well as anniversary gifts. Metal: Platinum...
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1950's Gold Tone Mushroom Brooch With Rhinestones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a whimsical piece of flora to your lapel with this gold tone mushroom brooch accented with crystal rhinestones and faux pearls.
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Buccellati 1950's Emerald Diamond Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as dimensional flowers with furling silver petals and yellow gold stem with leaves Featuring a cushion shaped emerald cabochon weighing approximately 2.80 carats Transparent...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling S...
Ruser 1950s Owls Gold Platinum Pearl Diamond Brooch
By William Ruser
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Ruser 1950s family of owls gold platinum brooch with diamonds and pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
1950s Dancer Ballerina Pearl Turquoise Coral Yellow Gold Circle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th century three dimensional ballerina or dancer brooch featuring a dancer reaching for the sky set on a fluted starburst background. She is holding a cultured pearl and has a...
Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Dancer Ballerina Pearl Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Circle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th century three dimensional ballerina or dancer brooch featuring a dancer reaching for the stars which are seen etched into the florentine finish background. She is holding a...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell 1950s Large Gold Flower with Pearls Flower Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and large there dimensional 1950s Miriam Haskell flower brooch. It is 2.75 inches in diameter. The brooch is constructed in three stacked layers of floral disks. They ar...
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Crown Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Rich with trefoil motifs, this 1950s era brooch is set at its peak with three old cut diamonds in decorative white gold mountings.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Seaman Schepps Mother-of-Pearl Coral Yellow Gold Clip Brooch Pin
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Prominent and colorful brooch created by Seaman Schepps in the 1950s. It features a white mother-of-pearl escargot shell set in 14 karat yellow gold and accented with carved and cab...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,900 / item
Vintage Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1950s vintage pearl diamond gold brooch pendant.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Good condition, 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Curled Wavy Flourish Leaf Flower Pearl Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Curled Wavy Flourish Leaf Flower White Pearls Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Double Leaf Knot Twist White Pearls Intertwined Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Double Leaf Floral Knot Twist White Pearls Intertwined Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Good condition, 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Double Leaf Knot Twist White Pearls Intertwined Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Double Leaf Floral Knot Twist White Pearls Intertwined Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Wreath Floral Round Circle Cluster White Pearls Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Very light colour loss or light scratches, barely noticeable. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 3.3*3.3 cm. Weight: 10 g. Tr...
Gold Plate
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.