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Victorian 9ct Gold Brooch with Roman Cameo and Rose Cut Diamonds
Victorian 9ct Gold Brooch with Roman Cameo and Rose Cut Diamonds

Victorian 9ct Gold Brooch with Roman Cameo and Rose Cut Diamonds

Located in Braintree, GB

9ct gold and silver frame. The cameo is surrounded by a halo of rose-cut diamonds, typical of mid

Category

Antique 1850s British Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

9ct Gold Fern Brooch
9ct Gold Fern Brooch

9ct Gold Fern Brooch

Located in London, GB

9ct Gold Brooch in the form of a fern with five unknown green gemstones Stamped ZEET 9kt and full

Category

Late 20th Century British Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold

Victorian Almandine Garnet and 9carat Gold Brooch
Victorian Almandine Garnet and 9carat Gold Brooch

Victorian Almandine Garnet and 9carat Gold Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

the decorative brooch, modelled in 9ct gold. Brooch Dimensions: 23x27mm Stone Dimensions: 5.5x7mm

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Cultured Pearl & Blue Sapphire Brooch, Circa 1960s
Vintage 9ct Gold Cultured Pearl & Blue Sapphire Brooch, Circa 1960s

Vintage 9ct Gold Cultured Pearl & Blue Sapphire Brooch, Circa 1960s

Located in Portland, England

A beautiful vintage 9ct gold brooch crafted in an Edwardian revival style, featuring a lustrous

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in London, GB

framed in a 9ct rose gold mount, offering a warm contrast that enhances the classical detail. The brooch

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

9ct Gold Citrine & Pearl Brooch 1960s Era
9ct Gold Citrine & Pearl Brooch 1960s Era

9ct Gold Citrine & Pearl Brooch 1960s Era

Located in London, GB

Beautiful 9ct Gold Bark branches design with Tangerine Citrine with genuine pearl. Stunning brooch

Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold

9ct Gold Antique Georgian Turquoise Set Brooch
9ct Gold Antique Georgian Turquoise Set Brooch

9ct Gold Antique Georgian Turquoise Set Brooch

Located in London, GB

9ct 375 Gold Antique Georgian Brooch with beautiful Turquoise stones Beautifully decorative floral

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Antique Boulder Opal Lobster Brooch of 9ct Gold
Antique Boulder Opal Lobster Brooch of 9ct Gold

Antique Boulder Opal Lobster Brooch of 9ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

imaginative artistry of turn-of-the-century jewelry. The piece is rendered in 9ct gold, verified by both XRF

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold

Antique Diamond Bird Brooch of Silver & 9ct Gold
Antique Diamond Bird Brooch of Silver & 9ct Gold

Antique Diamond Bird Brooch of Silver & 9ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

crafted in silver and set with glittering diamonds. The bird perches gracefully on a 9ct rose gold bar

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Moiseikin 18K Gold 9ct Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Moiseikin 18K Gold 9ct Ruby and Diamond Brooch

Moiseikin 18K Gold 9ct Ruby and Diamond Brooch

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

, the brooch is made with over 9ct top-quality rubies that are diamond cut. The hand-painting-like twig

Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cameo Brooch 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 A beautiful, Edwardian piece. Decorated

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold & Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant
Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold & Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant

Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold & Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Edwardian or Art Nouveau brooch. In 9ct yellow gold with a flowing, intertwined

Category

Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Owl Brooch with Green Eyes
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Owl Brooch with Green Eyes

Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Owl Brooch with Green Eyes

Located in Brighton, GB

Victorian 9ct Gold Owl Brooch Circa 1880 A finely crafted example of late 19th-century jewelry

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian 0.32ct Diamond 9ct Gold Stick Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian 0.32ct Diamond 9ct Gold Stick Pin Brooch

Antique Victorian 0.32ct Diamond 9ct Gold Stick Pin Brooch

Located in London, GB

central diamond with a halo of smaller diamonds. The pin can be worn as a brooch, on a tie or cravat. It

Category

20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant/Brooch
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant/Brooch

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant/Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Flower Pendant/Brooch 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian flower pendant

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Seed Pearl Arrow Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Seed Pearl Arrow Pin Brooch

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Seed Pearl Arrow Pin Brooch

Located in London, GB

in warm 9ct yellow gold, the arrow is beautifully detailed with fine texture and set throughout with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian XL Stock Pin Brooch
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian XL Stock Pin Brooch

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian XL Stock Pin Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Stock Pin 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Step back in time with this exquisite 9ct

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Diamond Partridge Stock Pin Bird Brooch
Antique 9ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Diamond Partridge Stock Pin Bird Brooch

Antique 9ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Diamond Partridge Stock Pin Bird Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Partridge Brooch 9ct Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1880 Step back into the elegance of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Peridot and Natural Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Peridot and Natural Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Peridot and Natural Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

Located in London, GB

9ct rose gold faceted peridot and natural seed pearl bar brooch. The peridot is bezel set with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 1920s 9ct rose

Category

Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely carved shell cameo depicting Raphael and His Muse, set in a hand-crafted 9ct yellow gold

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Amethyst and Natural Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Amethyst and Natural Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Amethyst and Natural Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

Located in London, GB

Victorian 9ct rose gold faceted amethyst and natural seed pearl bar brooch. The three amethysts are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Rose Gold

Antique c.1860s Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel Hairwork
Antique c.1860s Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel Hairwork

Antique c.1860s Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel Hairwork

Located in London, GB

This exquisite antique Victorian mourning brooch is finely crafted in 9ct gold, featuring intricate

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Victorian 9ct Gold and Silver Bird Brooch with Diamonds and Pearls
Victorian 9ct Gold and Silver Bird Brooch with Diamonds and Pearls

Victorian 9ct Gold and Silver Bird Brooch with Diamonds and Pearls

Located in Braintree, GB

mounted at either end of the bar. Crafted in 9ct yellow gold with silver settings, this brooch is a fine

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Vintage Ruby, Emerald, Beryl & Jade Love Bird Brooch, Set in 9ct Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby, Emerald, Beryl & Jade Love Bird Brooch, Set in 9ct Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby, Emerald, Beryl & Jade Love Bird Brooch, Set in 9ct Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

A charming vintage brooch featuring a pair of love birds perched in harmony, crafted in warm 9ct

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900

Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900

Located in Brighton, GB

Victorian Hebe & Zeus Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1900 The carving shows Hebe, seated and

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Antique Spider Bar Pin of 9ct Gold
Antique Spider Bar Pin of 9ct Gold

Antique Spider Bar Pin of 9ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

9ct gold composition. In excellent antique condition, this bar pin is a delightful and collectible

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold

Art Deco 9ct Gold Platinum Diamond Ring
Art Deco 9ct Gold Platinum Diamond Ring

Art Deco 9ct Gold Platinum Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

is set in 9ct yellow gold and platinum. The ring features three diamonds set in a star setting with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum

9ct Gold Antique Pearl & Green Stone Pin
9ct Gold Antique Pearl & Green Stone Pin

9ct Gold Antique Pearl & Green Stone Pin

Located in London, GB

9ct 375 Gold Antique Safety Pin Decorated with two seed pearls and a central green citrine All

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold
0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold

0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

badge pin for soccer lover, football jewellery club made form 9ct plain 9k yellow gold. Hallmarked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Picture Holder Brooch
Antique Gold Picture Holder Brooch

Antique Gold Picture Holder Brooch

Located in Milano, MI

Brooch in 9ct gold finely handcrafted with at the back a picture holder. From the end of the 800's

Category

Antique 1840s Brooches

Materials

Gold

Antique Stick Pin Set with 0.12ct Round Diamond in 15ct/ 9ct White Gold
Antique Stick Pin Set with 0.12ct Round Diamond in 15ct/ 9ct White Gold

Antique Stick Pin Set with 0.12ct Round Diamond in 15ct/ 9ct White Gold

Located in London, GB

This elegant antique diamond 0.12ct stickpin in 15ct white gold setting & a 9ct gold pin is the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Lucky dolphin brooch art deco yellow gold
Lucky dolphin brooch art deco yellow gold

Lucky dolphin brooch art deco yellow gold

Located in London, GB

paired with other jewelry pieces. 9ct yellow gold dolphins fish brooch plain. Lovely dolphin brooch.9K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 9k gold shamrock brooch, Connemara marble
Vintage 9k gold shamrock brooch, Connemara marble

Vintage 9k gold shamrock brooch, Connemara marble

Located in NEWARK, GB

crafted in rich 9ct yellow gold. The brooch has a safety style catch and pin fastener. A gorgeous

Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Enamel, Rose, White and Yellow Gold Goose Brooch
Vintage Enamel, Rose, White and Yellow Gold Goose Brooch

Vintage Enamel, Rose, White and Yellow Gold Goose Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive vintage 1970's enamel, 9 carat rose, white and yellow gold bird brooch in the form of

Category

Vintage 1970s English Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Cameo brooch, Nyx goddess, 9k rose gold
Antique Cameo brooch, Nyx goddess, 9k rose gold

Antique Cameo brooch, Nyx goddess, 9k rose gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

You can't help but admire this attractive antique Edwardian era 9ct gold cameo brooch. A nicely

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 3.90 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Snake Brooch
Victorian 3.90 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Snake Brooch

Victorian 3.90 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Snake Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

impressive Victorian snake and heart brooch has been crafted in 9 ct yellow gold with a silver setting. The

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique, early Edwardian 9ct gold spider brooch. The body is made from a beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 8.50 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 9 Carat Yellow Gold Lapel Brooch
Antique 8.50 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 9 Carat Yellow Gold Lapel Brooch

Antique 8.50 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 9 Carat Yellow Gold Lapel Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive 8.50 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 9 carat yellow gold lapel brooch; part of

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.32 Carat Diamond and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Bird Pin Brooch
Antique 0.32 Carat Diamond and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Bird Pin Brooch

Antique 0.32 Carat Diamond and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Bird Pin Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

impressive antique diamond brooch has been crafted in 9ct yellow gold with a silver setting. The feature

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Tara brooch, Irish Celtic, 9k gold and blue paste, Art Nouveau
Antique Tara brooch, Irish Celtic, 9k gold and blue paste, Art Nouveau

Antique Tara brooch, Irish Celtic, 9k gold and blue paste, Art Nouveau

Located in NEWARK, GB

brooch of Tara in a simple, elegant and typically Art Nouveau form. Made from 9ct rose gold the brooch

Category

Early 20th Century Irish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian Opal and Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Victorian Opal and Old Cut Diamond Brooch

Victorian Opal and Old Cut Diamond Brooch

Located in London, GB

This is a Victorian 9ct yellow gold and silver brooch. The brooch has been set with three central

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 1975 9ct Gold Chalcedony Pearl Pendant Brooch
Vintage 1975 9ct Gold Chalcedony Pearl Pendant Brooch

Vintage 1975 9ct Gold Chalcedony Pearl Pendant Brooch

Located in London, GB

Vintage 1970s gold pendant brooch crafted from a polished chalcedony cabochon set in a stunning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Rococo Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed PearlPendant / Brooch Locket
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed PearlPendant / Brooch Locket

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed PearlPendant / Brooch Locket

Located in Brighton, GB

locket is made from 9ct Gold and glass and can be worn as a pendant or a brooch, offering versatility for

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Natural Seed Pearl Flower Pendant / Brooch
Antique 9ct Gold Natural Seed Pearl Flower Pendant / Brooch

Antique 9ct Gold Natural Seed Pearl Flower Pendant / Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Floral Pendant/Brooch 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Pretty, Floral Design Set with a

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

1876 Victorian 9ct Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant and Brooch
1876 Victorian 9ct Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant and Brooch

1876 Victorian 9ct Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant and Brooch

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

brooch. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... Constructed from 9ct gold, this pendant features an

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Pearl & Peridot Suffragette Pendant/Brooch
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Pearl & Peridot Suffragette Pendant/Brooch

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Pearl & Peridot Suffragette Pendant/Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Suffragette Pendant/Brooch 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 This 9ct yellow gold suffragette

Category

Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold

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9ct Gold Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 9ct gold brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 9k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 85 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 9ct gold brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing 9ct gold brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alabaster and Wilson and Murrle Bennett & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 9ct gold brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cabochon alternatives. Finding a 9ct gold brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 34 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 9ct Gold Brooch?

On average, a 9ct gold brooch at 1stDibs sells for $765, while they’re typically $66 on the low end and $10,703 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About 9ct Gold Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Because its only 37% pure rose gold, 9-ct rose gold is a less pure form of the material. The other 63% is composed of other metals such as copper or silver.