Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18-karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch encrusted with amethyst and 5 round diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst, Mandarine Garnet and Emerald Brooch/Pendant
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Brooch is made of 18 Carat blackened white gold and can also be worn as a Pendant on a chain.
Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Amethyst, Cultured Pearl and Gold Heart Brooch Pendant, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A vintage amethyst and cultured pearl heart brooch-cum-pendant, set with a large, faceted, heart shaped amethyst, in a millegrain edged rub over setting, surrounded by 24 cultured pe...
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Amethyst Baguette Diamond Contemporary Brooch Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this original designed 14 karat gold calibre cut taper baguette amethyst diamond contemporary brooch pendant by Vaibhav Dhadda, wh...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Amethyst Locket Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 12.3 Grams Stone: Amethyst (11x9 mm) Measurements: 47.7 x 27.0 mm Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Note: top is 14k gold, bottom is sterling silver Item #: BR-1032-0...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
High Relief Georgian Diamond Amethyst Cameo Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Made some time between the early 1700’s and the early 1800’s, this brooch has been hand made in silver and 18K yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Amethyst & Seed Pearl Floral Dangle Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Amethyst - 1 Oval Cut & 3 Pear Cut- Prong Set - Medium to Rich Purple Color - 11x9mm (oval) - 8x5mm (pear) (approx.) (58) Genuine Cultured Seed Pear...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,474Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Gold Amethyst Brooch with Diamonds and Pearls, Circa 1880s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Antique Victorian Amethyst, Diamond & Pearl Gold Brooch – 3.3cm, circa 1880’s.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Mings Purple Amethyst and Akoya Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8 Grams Stones: Amethyst & akoya pearl Brooch Measurements: 2.10" x 0.75" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" C...
Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Large Solid Gold Fluted Amethyst Opal Diamond Cross Clover Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Amethysts - Custom Carved Cabochon Cut - Fancy Prong Set - Medium to Dark Purple - 16x19mm(approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Opal - Marquise Cabochon Cut...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Peridot Pearl Moon Flower Vintage Style Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by celestial beauty, this Moon Flower Brooch features a graceful crescent moon embracing blooming flowers adorned with natural amethyst, peridot, and luminous pearls.
Amethyst, Peridot, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Amethyst Triangular Floral Brooch Pin in Gold, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite brooch! Features a triangular, intricately accented, gold-plated metal setting with a centerpiece amethyst cabochon, which resembles a floral motif.
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold Plate
14 Karat Gold Brooch with Amethysts and Diamonds, Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting gold brooch in Art Deco style. 14k gold, set with amethysts and diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Natural Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14KT Filigree Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A dainty Victorian brooch for the most elegant woman! A single prong-set faceted amethyst is surrounded by natural seeded pearls in round bezels.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
$15,771Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst Catseye Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold Statement Funny Frog Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K Gold Brooch Tsavorite 4,47 ct Amethyst 14,85 ct Catseye 1,47 ct Total weight - 36,08 grams Matching Ring Available When it comes to jewellery, frogs are most definitely luc...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Foil Backed Amethyst and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique piece serves as both a brooch and a pendant, featuring a rich amethyst cabochon as its base, beautifully foil-backed to enhance its deep violet hue.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14k Gold Platinum Diamond Detailed Knights Fighting on Amethyst Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a super unique and truly magnificent antique brooch crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and platinum featuring two incredibly detailed knights fighting on top of a beauti...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Australian Willis & Sons Amethyst Seed Pearl 9K Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance by Willis & Sons – renowned Australian jewellers - this intricate Art-Nouveau brooch is antique, dating back to c1911 yet it’s in a beautiful conditi...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Ruby and Detachable Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable amethyst gemstone in a drop cut.
Quartz, Ruby, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
14 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Amethyst Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
We pay tax and shipping expenses. 14 karat gold calibre cut channel set amethyst baguette diamond pendant necklace brooch.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
22326 Vintage Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany 18m yellow gold pin weighs 8g 5 oval cut purple amethyst, total weight estimate ~8.00ct 16 round diamonds, total weight 0.35ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity All stones total w...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,398Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Amethyst Demantoid Garnets Old Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Round Cut - Prong Set - Very High Quality Deep ROYAL Purple Color - 20mm (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Prong S...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Sapphire and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable amethyst gemstone in a drop cut.
Quartz, Sapphire, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Open Work Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Shape - Multi Prong Set - Vivid Purple Color - 4.7x6.69mm (approx.) (2) Genuine Seed Pearls - Multi Prong Set - White Color - 2.25mm (a...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,998Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Large Heart Amethyst & Diamond Enamel Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This impressive antique brooch or pendant was crafted during the Victorian ear in solid 14k yellow gold and features a large heart design that is set with a truly mesmerizing royal p...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Brooch with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Fig drop pendant necklace features a cabochon natural amethyst gem that is open to light. The collection was previously featured in Vogue UA. The artist, P...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage SORET Retro 14K Two Tone Rose Green Gold Amethyst Brooch US
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage SORET Retro, circa 1940s, 14K Two Tone Rose Green Gold Amethyst Brooch Signed; 'SORET' '14K' Somers-Ernest Co., New York, NY Age; Retro, 1940s Measurements; 1.25 inch ro...
Amethyst, Gold
$21,294Sale Price|20% Off
Karl Faberge 14kt gold oval cabochon amethyst and rose - cut diamond brooch
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Braintree, GB
Karl Faberge 14kt yellow gold oval cabochon amethyst and rose - cut diamond brooch.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 20k Yellow Gold 22.5ct Amethyst Tourmaline and Ruby Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique brooch features a richly hued 22.5ct amethyst as its centerpiece, framed by an elegant arrangement of pink tourmalines and vibrant rubies.
Amethyst, Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
$1,038Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Gold & Silver Large Oval Deep Purple Amethyst Fireworks Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Purple Color - 15.3x10.8mm (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Center Weight: 27.91 Gram...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco 10K Gold Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch, Circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite antique brooch is finely crafted in 10K gold and highlights a stunning cabochon-cut amethyst as its focal point.
Amethyst, Pearl
$1,118Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Silver & Gold Cabochon Amethyst Pair of 2 Fireworks Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purple Color - 8.8x7mm each (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Center Weight: 12.68...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Giovanni Apa 14K Gold Hand Carved Amethyst Cameo Detailed Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at an incredible antique pin/brooch pendant that was crafted in Italy from solid 14k yellow gold and designed by Giovanni Apa.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Antique English 9k Yellow Gold Amethyst Lavalier Seed Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Medium Purple Color - 11.8 x 9.11mm (approx.) (4) Genuine Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Off White Color - 2...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Emerald and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable amethyst gemstone in a drop cut.
Beryl, Emerald, Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, W...
Antique 4.25 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Romantic French "Thinking of You" Diamond Carved Amethyst Enamel 18K Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Pensee a Toi/Thinking of You rose cut diamond, carved amethyst, enamel 18K silver topped gold Pansy brooch Circa 1880 Poetic and imbued with hidden symbolism, the Pans...
Amethyst, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst and Carved Nephrite Jade Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst and Carved Nephrite Jade Flower Brooch Details: Length 1.7" x Width 1.7" Weight: 17.7 grams Hallmarked: 750, and a maker's mark In excellen...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian heart pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features: - 1 amethyst, heart cut, TW 3.00ct, bP 5/4, SI - 41 seed pearls Weight: 4.73g Size...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$556Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 2.20ctw Oval Amethyst Honeybee Bee Fly Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst -Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Purple Color - 10.10 x 8.05mm (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 2.95 Grams Overall Wid...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Amethyst Sculptural Brooch Fig by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig Brooch is made of 18 karat white gold with amethyst.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose G...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond Parrot Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 53.20 carats, Ruby 18.88 carats, Onyx, Blue Sapphire 9.11 carats, Tsavorite 7.80 carats and Diamond 3.60 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 4.0 cm L...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Siberian Amethyst Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian brooch centered with 1 oval siberian russian amethyest with a diameter of 10.50mm×8mm in 14k gold setting brooch was made in st petersburg 1870/1890.c imperial russia...
Estate 18K White Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Pear Shape Amethyst Brooch 48.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K white and yellow gold • Diamonds: Approx. 3.50 carats total weight, G color, VS2 clarity • Gemstone: Approx. 45 carat natural amethyst (pear shape) • Measur...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.60 Carat Garnet 0.60 Carat Amethyst Cultured Pearl 9k Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 3.60 carat garnet, 0.60 carat amethyst, pearl and 9 karat tri-colored gold brooch in the form of a butterfly; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and es...
Amethyst, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Vintage Sterling & 1/20 10K Gold-Filled Floral Brooch with Amethyst Stone
Located in Milford, DE
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your collection with this stunning vintage brooch. Crafted in sterling silver with 1/20 10K gold fill, this large and beautifully dimensional pin ...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
$1,838Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 18k Gold 13.50ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Hand Engraved Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding antique brooch that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Amethyst and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst and rose quartz.
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
Victorian Cushion Amethyst and Oval Topaz Brooch, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian Cushion Amethyst and two Oval Topaz stones Brooch made in 18k Gold.
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Modern Style Plum Blossom Drop Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Transformer Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch with a removable natural amethyst is encrusted with three round diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum and Gold Filigree Brooch with Citrine, Amethyst, and Old Mine Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An extraordinary brooch that combines bold gemstones with delicate metalwork, this piece is masterfully crafted in platinum and yellow gold.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Floral Brooch in 18K White & Yellow Gold with Diamond, Carved Amethyst, Citrine
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A spectacular and unique mid-century brooch crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, showcasing a masterful blend of fine gemstones and playful artistry.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.88 Carat Pear Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage amethyst brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch with 6.4 Carat Oval Amethyst 24 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: 6.4 Carat Oval Amethyst Pin Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Style DESCRIPTION: Enhance your collection with this vintage...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold 30ct Oval Amethyst Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely beautiful and bold vintage brooch or pendant crafted from solid 14k yellow gold featuring a detailed Victorian Revival style design with a large, oval cut,...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian 6.00ct Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this unique Victorian brooch holds an impressive 6.00 carat amethyst as it’s centrepiece.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold-Plated Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
At the center, a pavé cluster of white cubic zirconia adds brilliant contrast and sparkle. Crafted in rose gold-plated metal, the piece features a two-in-one design: it can be worn ...
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
David Webb 18k White Gold Diamond, Amethysts, Ruby and Pearl Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and one of a kind brooch is designed by David Webb, crafted in platinum set with baguette-, marquise- and pear brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Diamond Amethyst & Grey Pearl Fancy Bow Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (52) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Prong Set (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Teardrop Shape - Bezel Set - Deep Purple Color - 14.5 x 10.39mm (approx.) (1) Genu...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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.
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine 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.
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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.