Victorian 0.35ct Diamond Pheasant Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Victorian era comes this beautifully crafted Pheasant brooch. A collection of 0.35 carats of rose cut diamonds adorns the bird’s body, each grain set in silver.
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Enamel Pheasant Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pheasant Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 A finely crafted Edwardian bar brooch in stamped 15ct yellow gold, featuring a naturalistic enamelled pheasant poised along th...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel and Yellow Gold Pheasant Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique pheasant bar brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Pheasant Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising twenty-six rose cut diamonds, and one cabochon ruby, in silver and 18 and 9 karat yellow gold. This Victoria...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Late Victorian Diamond-set Pheasant Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set pheasant stick-pin, the realistically carved pheasant with a cabochon ruby set eye and old-cut diamonds set through the body, estimated to weigh 0.3 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Charming Victorian Enameled Diamond Gold Pheasant Brooch
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Pheasant brooch in 18ct white gold with enamel
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 1.07 in W 2.45 in D 0.2 in
Antique Edwardian Pheasant Brooch Diamond Emerald 18Ct Gold Circa 1910
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Edwardian Pheasant Brooch adorned with a line of graduating old cut diamonds which sparkle beautifully along the body and down the long tail feathers.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Unavailable
H 0.99 in W 1.97 in
Antique Brooch of Cock Pheasant in Flight in Gold and Enamel, English circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A finely modelled and heavy quality antique brooch of a cock pheasant in flight in two colour gold with an enamelled head.
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co Antique Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Gold Pheasant Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tiffany & Co 18k gold and platinum pheasant brooch, adorned with vivid tsavorite garnets and approx. 0.80ctw in SI/H-I diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold
Antique Enamel and Diamond Pheasant Brooch, English, circa 1880
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Enamel and Diamond Pheasant Brooch, English C.1880. The body and tail encrusted with numerous old mine, european and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
1910s Victorian Gold and Enamel Pheasant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a pheasant.
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 0.19 in W 0.7 in L 2.2 in
2.18Ct Diamond & 0.01Ct Ruby, 9k Yellow Gold Pheasant Brooch, Antique Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.18 carat diamond and 0.01 carat natural ruby, 9 karat yellow gold, silver set pheasant brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estat...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baroque Pearl and Diamond Ruby and Yellow Gold Pheasant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch has been modelled in the form of a pheasant.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.03 in D 3.94 in L 2.64 in
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Enamel Pheasant Brooch Set in Silver on Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful Victorian diamond and enamel pheasant brooch set in silver-on-gold. The brooch depicts a standing pheasant, hand detailed to have a naturalistic look.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Enamel
Gem-Set Stained Glass Pheasant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the Art Deco period, this exquisite brooch is set with almost nine carats of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and onyx, a testament to the 1920s art of stylized ima...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Yel...
Antique Arts & Crafts Enamelled Pheasant Brooch, Minton
By Minton
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare antique early 20th century Minton brooch painted and enamelled by Reuben Hague. The brooch is made from ceramic and has been finely hand enamelled with a pheasant in a wood.
Enamel
Sold
H 0.25 in W 0.55 in L 2.24 in
1920s Antique 0.31 Carat Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Pheasant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The yellow gold bar style brooch is ornamented with a central design modelled in the form of a pheasant.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
W 1.13 in L 1.32 in
Victorian Essex Crystal Mother-Of-Pearl 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Pheasant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a reverse carved Essex rock crystal cabochon painted to depict a flying pheasant bird and tree. Measuring 20.0 mm round - clear with opaque green, orange, brown, white, blu...
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.7 in L 2.2 in
0.25Ct Diamond & Enamel, 9k White Gold 'Pheasant' Bar Brooch - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.25 carat diamond and enamel pheasant, 9 karat white gold bar brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This Victorian phea...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 0.30 Carat Diamond and Enamel Pheasant Stick Pin, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
A lovely little pheasant sits a top this Victorian stick pin. The pheasant is set with 0.30 carat of old cut diamonds, with grades of H colour and SI clarity. The enamelling on the p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Pheasant Stickpin Rose Cut Diamonds and Enamel
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Whimsical 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut and Enamel Pheasant Stickpin Created around 1900, this exquisite Victorian brooch captures the delicate beauty of a bird in motion.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880's Victorian Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Gold Pheasant Essex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a bezel set and transparent 10.0 mm rock crystal quartz cabochon Reverse carved then hand painted to colorfully depict a pheasant in a field Backed by white mother-of-pea...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond and Enamel Stick Pin of a Pheasant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique old cut diamond and multi color enamel stickpin, c. 1875. Approximately 26 rose and old cut diamonds are set in silver. The head of the pheasant is blue, yellow, red and gree...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Pheasant Platinum and Gold Brooch, circa 1910s
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Circa 1910's art nouveau pheasant brooch in polychrome enamel and rose cut diamonds with engraved edges.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Pheasant Brooch
Located in London, GB
During the mid-Victorian era, men’s jewellery featured an array of motifs related to hobbies or professions. This brooch was most likely worn as a reference to pheasant hunting, a po...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Enamelled Three Color Gold Pheasant Brooch
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
A fine yellow, white and rose gold pheasant brooch with a red enamel detailing
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1911 René Lalique Broche Deux Faisans Frosted Glass Pink Foil Pheasants Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Brooch "Deux Faisans" made by René Lalique in 1911 in frosted glass with pink foil.
Edwardian 15 Carat Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Enamel Pheasant Pin Brooch
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edwardian 15 carat yellow gold, platinum fronted, diamond, and enamel pheasant pin brooch. The brooch depicts a pheasant decorated with enameling to its head, and diamonds to its ...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Long-Tailed Bird Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This gorgeous bird will be the highlight of any outfit! 14 karat yellow gold bird in flight with long tail 2 small round diamonds for eyes Brooch is approximately 2.375 inches (beak ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Large Victorian Gold and Reverse Carved Crystal Pheasant Stick Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s Yellow Gold Stick Pin with a Carved Reverse Essex Crystal depicting a Pheasant. The Crystal measures just under 3/4 inch in diameter and with the gold Rope Border bezel 7...
Crystal, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Duck Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 0.21 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold stick pin brooch in the form of a duck; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl & Turquoise Set Bird Swallow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Turquoise Set Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A charming Victorian gold brooch formed as a slender naturalistic branch, set with a row of lustrous seed pearls...
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch, 20th Century, 3.3g, USA
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 14K yellow gold hummingbird brooch is a refined celebration of artistry and symbolism. Weighing 3.3 grams and measuring 1" wide by 0.90" long, it is crafted with elega...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,457
H 1.7 in W 1.44 in D 0.46 in
Cartier 18k Gold and Diamond Bird Brooch, Circa 1960-1970, France
By Cartier
Located in QUIMPER, FR
Yellow and white gold brooch, 750/1000 (18 carats), depicting a bird perched on a branch. The finely chiselled plumage is rendered in textured yellow gold, enhanced with white gold e...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond bird brooch, gold and silver
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique brooch end 19th, begin 20th century made of yellow gold 18n Karat and Silver. Gold and silver brooch featuring a swallow with spread wings paved with old-cut (for a total o...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$502Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.78 in W 2.49 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Peacock brooch by REJA sterling silver, large rhinestone, 1940 USA
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love this animal series from Staret Chicago, they are from my privat collecton. All bodies of the animals are presented with a large cut rhinestone. Worked om sterling silver. They...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl Set Bird Swallow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Set Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 A charming late Victorian brooch in 15ct yellow gold, modelled as a swallow perched serenely on a flowering branch. The ...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Crescent, Heart & Swallow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian brooch is a stunning testament to craftsmanship and artistry from its time. Beautifully crafted in 15c...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Rose Diamond Duck Stick Pin, Circa 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin 15ct Yellow Gold/ Silver Circa 1890 A finely modelled Victorian duck motif, the body pavé‑set in silver with glinting rose cut diamonds characteristic of the era...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Stick Pin #19546
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Stick Pin- This elegant yellow gold stick pin features one round old mine cut diamond set in classic 14K white gold (excluding clutch). Appro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bird Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds Set in Silver-Topped Gold
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Victorian bird brooch with rose cut diamonds, one split pearl and one round pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Bird Bar Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold Edwardian Bird bar brooch The bar of the brooch measures approximately 44mm in le...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold & Sapphire Flying Duck Brooch 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
One vintage 1970s flying duck brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, set with one round 1.5mm blue sapphire weighing approximately 0.02 carat, serving as the bird’s eye. The design ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Platinum-Topped Gold Partridge Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a cute little partridge bird with a polished gold beak and feet Pavé set throughout by rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat; varied in quality Accented by ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
“Antique 14k Gold Tremblant Brooch with 2.60ct Diamonds, Moscow 1890”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold brooch on tremblant designe with old mine cut diamonds H colour white vs clearity and estimate diamond weight of 2.60 carats brooch was made in moscow 1890.c diring ...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Unsigned but high quality American manufacture. Platinum topped gold with diamonds and natural pea...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This rare Victorian era brooch (circa 1860) presents an exquisitely detailed hand motif, sculpted in 14k gold and adorned with a delicate black enamel lace cuff. Rich red glass accen...
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch with Pink Tourmalines
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite antique Georgian 18K yellow gold, pink tourmaline butterfly brooch Early 19th Century Antique Cannetille jewelry is highly admired for its finely detailed hand wrought g...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500
H 0.91 in W 0.6 in L 1.11 in
Antique K. Faberge Passover Egg Pendant Ruby Enamel 56 Gold Silver
Located in SE
K.Faberge Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between years 1898 - 1917. Length including the hanger : 28mm x 15 mm wide. Body in 14K or Silver finished with Dark Red Enam...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Bird & Heart Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Pearl Heart Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 15ct yellow gold brooch featuring a central heart set with a single pearl, suspended from a twisted gold loop. The ...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Pearl Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Edwardian bow-form brooch in 15ct gold, modelled as a stylised ribbon. The central knot is set with a single see...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Pearl Hinged Bangle
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bangle 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 A beautifully delicate Edwardian hinged bangle crafted in rich buttery yellow gold, stamped 9ct, though the colour has that wonder...
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Micromosaic Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1800-1825
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A true masterpiece of early 19th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional micromosaic brooch (circa 1800–1825) evokes the beauty and narrative depth of a fine Renaissance painting, re...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$2,000
W 0.38 in L 2.63 in
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond and Filigree Stick Pin in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back in time with our exquisite vintage stick pin, a true testament to the timeless elegance of the early 20th century. This stunning piece features a triangular platinum filigr...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one old single cut diamond, and one button pearl, set in platinum and 15 karat yellow gold, with a 9 kara...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pear Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear cut diamond weighing approximately 0.11 carat J color with SI1 clarity - set in milgrain bezel with halo surround Comprised of old European cut diamonds - well match...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Milgrain Etched Flower Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Bead Set - H Color - SI1 Clarity -0.08ctw (approx.) (6) Synthetic Sapphire - Custom Cut - Bead Set - Medium Blue Color Materi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Enamel Pheasant Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and enamel pheasant stick pin, the head of the pin depicting a pheasant with rose-cut diamonds set to silver and an enamelled head, total diamond weight approxima...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Peony Mosaic Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Pietra Dura Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1880 A superb example of a Victorian PIETRA DURA brooch. Set in 15ct gold with a plaque depicting an array of beautiful flo...
Gold, 15k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.