Antique Gold Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold antique brooch, set with approx. 21.5 x 18.2 x 13.5mm amethyst.
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Gold Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold antique brooch, set with approx. 21.5 x 18.2 x 13.5mm amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Gold Amethyst Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, with center amethyst (with small chips present) surrounded with pearls.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Antique Gold Amethyst Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch with pearls (multiple are damaged/have glue residue) and 19.8mm amethyst.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Antique Diamond Amethyst Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, set with center 9.5mm amethyst, surrounded with approx. 3.40ctw diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold 21.08ct Amethyst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Victorian-era brooch features a richly hued oval-cut amethyst set in an ornate gold mount.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Ornate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an ornate design accented with amethyst.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Gold Brooch. Cabochon Amethyst Aventurine Ruby Spider Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Nouveau Era, Circa 1880 Primary Stone: Amethyst Secondary Stone: Aventurine Tertiary Stone: Ruby Metal: 14K Yellow Gold A rare and whimsical treasure from the Art Nouveau ...
Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Diamond Gold Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k gold and silver brooch/pendant, with 20mm x 16.2mm x 11.5mm amethyst, surrounded with diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908 The 14K gold brooch is designed as a stylized branch with a hanging bezel-set amethyst and accented with a green demantoid garnet. The amet...
Amethyst
Antique 6.65ct Oval Amethyst Silver Bar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver bar brooch featuring a vibrant 6.65ct oval-cut amethyst at the center.
Amethyst, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1910 A beautifully elegant Edwardian flower brooch crafted in 15ct yellow gold, showcasing a striking arrangement of glowing amethyst pet...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Syberian Amethyst Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold brooch centered with cybrian amethyst flanked with rose cut diamonds made during the imperial russian era 1900/1907s hall marked 56 imperial russian gold sta...
Antique-Style 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This delicate antique-style brooch is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold, combining timeless elegance with a refined design.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Amethyst and Diamond Bar Brooch in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Filigree Amethyst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This art deco 14k white gold brooch features intricate filigree work surrounding a vibrant amethyst centerpiece.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 35.6ct Amethyst Cabochon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A striking and elegant brooch features a large, oval-shaped amethyst cabochon with a deep purple hue. The amethyst is set in a geometric gold frame, adding a touch of sophistication....
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Filled Fleur-De-Lis Amethyst Mourning Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique mourning brooch is finely crafted in gold filled and designed in the form of a fleur-de-lis, a timeless symbol of purity and remembrance.
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Antique Silver Topped Gold Rose-cut Diamond and Amethyst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique brooch features a richly hued 13-carat amethyst at its center, beautifully framed by a halo of shimmering rose-cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate
Antique Sterling Topped 14k Rose Gold Amethyst Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in Victoria, CA
Details: Antique clover brooch Sterling silver topped 14K rose gold Three heart-cut amethysts 54 rose cut diamonds No maker’s markings Professionally tested for metal content Elegan...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s 2.26 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver settings.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 18k Yellow Gold 16.07ct Amethyst Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch presents a magnificent 16.07ct amethyst as its centerpiece, radiating a deep, regal purple hue enhanced by exceptional clarity.
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Citrine & 18K Gold Pansy Brooch, circa 1820
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dainty Georgian pansy pin set with amethysts and citrines in 18K gold. Pansy pins were often given as a gift from a loved as the sound of the word pansy was similar to the French "pe...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
$698Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Amethyst and Pearl Shamrock Brooch, Clover, 15k Gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impeccable antique Amethyst and pearl Shamrock brooch. Rich 15kt gold gives a warm glow to this piece and the brooch has been designed as a three leaf shamrock or clover leaf.
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k 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...
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
Antique 1.69 Carat Amethyst and 0.22 Carat Peridot Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 1.69 carat amethyst and 0.22 peridot, 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This exce...
Amethyst, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Stunning Antique Georgian Floral 10K Gold Brooch W/Round Cut Amethysts
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting Georgian-era floral brooch captures the delicate beauty and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of the early 19th century. Crafted in England around 1840, the bro...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
Birks, Antique Amethyst & 14K Yellow Gold Brooch, Canada, Circa 1900
By Birks
Located in Chatham, CA
BIRKS (1879-Present) - Antique 14K yellow gold oval brooch - set with one large oval faceted purple Amethyst (approx. .56 carats - 6.5 x 5 x 3 mm.) - surrounded by 12 small round fac...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 35.00 Carat Amethyst Diamond Platinum & 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch featuring a captivating shield-cut amethyst, weighing approximately 35 carats, in a deep royal purple color. The amethyst is elegantly set in a combination of 14k g...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Heart shaped Amethyst Brooch with Diamond, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique heart shaped, buff-topped natural amethysts are suspended from a platinum and rose cut diamond garland.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 12.50 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a wonderful antique Victorian Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl Spider or Insect Beetle Bug Brooch by Bernhard Hertz of Denmark dating to circa 1890.
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Silver
$1,912Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold 13.13ct Oval Amethyst Detailed Dragon Frame Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau period.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a hinged lid. The lyre is the instrument of Apollo. In Greek and Roman Mythology Apollo is...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 8.50 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 9 Carat Yellow Gold Lapel Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The reverse of the setting has been hallmarked with the 9ct gold fineness mark (9CT). This impressive antique amethyst lapel brooch with pearls is supplied with an independent diamo...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow 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
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. All set in a 14KT gold round filigre...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 15 Gold & Silver 2.46tgw Amethyst and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian amethyst, diamond, silver, and yellow gold pendant and brooch, comprising one square cut amethyst, and thirty-three old cut diamonds, in silver, 15 karat yellow gold and ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
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
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
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 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
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
Antique Victorian Art Deco Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Sterling Silver Brooch / Pin
Located in Milford, DE
This Victorian art-deco brooch features a 1.8 x 1.4 cm centerpiece faceted, open back amethyst gemstone, surrounded by real seeded pearls and set in a gold-plated sterling silver fil...
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
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
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
Antique Signed Allsopp-Bliss Co. Art Deco 14K Gold, Amethyst, & Pearl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Art Deco gold, amethyst, and seed pearl brooch. By the Allsopp-Bliss Co. of Newark, NJ. In 14 karat yellow gold. With an openwork gold frame decorated with line work...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 4.25 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This antique 1880's clover brooch is exceptional quality, set with impress...
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
TB Starr Amethyst, Old European Cut Diamond, and Natural Pearl Brooch
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique Victorian TB Starr (Theodore B Starr) brooch, circa 1880's, centered with a richly colored amethyst framed by old European cut diamonds and fine natural pearls.
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst, Seed Pearl & 15K Gold Laurel Leaf Brooch - U.K. - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Fine antique amethyst and split seed pearl 15K yellow gold laurel leaf brooch - featuring a round faceted milgrain set amethyst to the center (approx. 0.52 total carat weight - 5 mm....
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 18k Gold Amethyst & Diamond Carved Camphor Glass Black Onyx Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large antique brooch features custom cut natural amethysts and diamonds that are set onto the 18k rose gold and decorated with gorgeous etched floral center piece that is then a...
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Old Round Cut Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Old Round Cut - Multi-Prong Set - Deep Purple Color - 10.16mm - 3.35ct (approx.) Numerous Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Nice Wh...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Amethyst Pin
Located in New York, NY
Silver top gold back diamond and oval amethyst pin, amethyst meausres 21 mm x 24.8 mm weight approx. 36.00 cts, old mine and rosre cut diamonds throughout the pin weighing approx. 1....
Amethyst, Diamond
Antique 14K Yellow Gold 18.50ctw Cushion Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Halo Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a truly beautiful antique pin brooch that was crafted during the 1920's from solid 14k yellow gold and features a gorgeous cushion cut amethyst neatly set at the center surro...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k 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.
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.
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.