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Long Necklace Opal Emerald Gold Antique Decò Broches
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Long necklace Opal Emerald Antique Decò Broches with enamel and zircon. Length approximately 65 cm
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Zircon, Mixed Metal
1.23 Carat Art Deco Diamond European Cut Platinum Gold Broche Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s Art Deco Edwardian style pin pendant diamond circular design. Center diamond is flexible and EGL certified 1.21ct E, SI2 European cut. Bright and sparkly Platinum bail flips up...
Category
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Elizabethan EPOCA Brooch in Platinum and Rose Gold
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Broche y/o Colgante Original de época SXIX, en Platino y Oro Rosa para mujer Diamantes en talla
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Brooches
Louis ROUSSELET, Brooch in glass beads, FRANCE 1940, vintage
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
promote costume jewellery, became one of the house's first clients. Then Dior, Lanvin, Schiaparelli
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Other
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H 3.15 in W 2.17 in D 0.79 in
Antique Scottish Brooch Sword and Shield in Silver, natural stones, 19th century
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
,
example: similar item sold on 1stDIBS (see last photo)..
FR:
BROCHE antique Écossaise ÉPÉE et BOUCLIER
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Brooches
Materials
Silver
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H 3.15 in W 0.79 in
18k Gold Brooch: Eagle Holding a Diamond in Its Beak, Napoléon III
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Superbe broche en or 18 carats représentant un aigle aux ailes déployées, il tient dans son bec un
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Pendant in Yellow Gold with green Tourmalines
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s German Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
ROGER Jean Pierre, old SET: Brooch, Earrings, Fur Brooch, vintage 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
parurier Roger Jean Pierre has been designing for Schiaparelli jewelry since he was 20 years old. He has
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Chanel by Robert Goossens, Old brooch, vintage from the 60s
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Auction Houses,
dimensions 4.8 x 4.8 cm, weight 42 g,
good condition.
FR:
Magnifique BROCHE ancienne
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Antique Gold with Silver Diamond Brooch
Located in The Hague, ZH
Antique 14kt golden leave broche with rose cut diamonds 1.00 carat H-I color SI-P clarity, set on
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
designer, famous parurier Roger Jean Pierre has been designing for Schiaparelli jewelry since he was 20
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 2.56 in W 1.58 in
ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, famous parurier Roger Jean Pierre has been designing for Schiaparelli jewelry since he was 20 years old
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 2.68 in W 1.5 in
Brooche Emerald Diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold broche set with emerald and baguette and brilliant cut diamonds 2.00ct - F/G - VS
Category
2010s European Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
ROGER Jean Pierre, Antique, Vintage SET: Brooch and Clip-on Earrings
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
designer, famous parurier Roger Jean Pierre has been designing for Schiaparelli jewelry since he was 20
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Seaman Schepps Chalcedony Pearl Yellow Gold Seahorse Brooch Pin
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in jewelry making have been a signature of Seaman Schepps style. Since 1940s, such media as exotic
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
marked, usually only paper tags were worn on the jewelry.
FR:
Magnifique BROCHE ancienne,
vintage des
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 3.55 in W 2.37 in
ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
master was never marked, usually only paper tags were worn on the jewelry.
FR:
Magnifique BROCHE
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
refinement - was an exceptional artist who became world famous thanks to her fascinating jewelry designs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
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W 1.19 in L 1.38 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
refinement - was an exceptional artist who became world famous thanks to her fascinating jewelry designs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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W 1.19 in L 1.5 in
Old XIXth BROOCH, Enamels, Silver, Vermeil, Antik BROOCH, Burgundy France
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
arabesques into colored backgrounds.
FR:
ANCIENNE BROCHE début XIXème siècle,
broche antique,
en émail
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
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H 1.78 in W 1.97 in
LOUIS ROUSSELET, Magnificent large old BROOCH, vintage from the 50s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to promote costume jewellery, became one of the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
and refinement - was an exceptional artist who became world famous thanks to her fascinating jewelry
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 1.26 in L 1.26 in
ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
French parurier ROGER Jean Pierre has been designing for Schiaparelli jewelry since he was 20 years old
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent large vintage BROOCH, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
to her fascinating jewelry designs.
Born Maria Assunta Frankel-Fonseca in Vienna to a Hungarian
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Other, Mixed Metal
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H 2.17 in D 0.4 in L 2.17 in
Roger Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, large old BROOCH
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
been designing for Schiaparelli jewelry since he was 20 years old. He has also worked for Balenciaga
Category
Vintage 1940s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
JACQUES GAUTIER, magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 60s, signed
By Jacques Gautier
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Optical Art movement into jewelry. The theme of the square in hammered silver metal encrusted with another
Category
Vintage 1960s French Artist Brooches
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W 1.89 in L 1.89 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
fascinating jewelry designs.
Born Maria Assunta Frankel-Fonseca in Vienna to a Hungarian mother and an
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Mixed Metal
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H 3.94 in W 1.38 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
fascinating jewelry designs.
Born Maria Assunta Frankel-Fonseca in Vienna to a Hungarian mother and an
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Other, Mixed Metal
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W 1.19 in L 1.97 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old brooch, vintage, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
exceptional artist who became world famous thanks to her fascinating jewelry designs.
Born Maria Assunta
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 1.97 in L 1.38 in
Karl LAGERFELD, Large vintage BROOCH, signed
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
from each season to redesign Chanel signatures.
FR:
Magnifique grande BROCHE,
vintage,
par Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Madeleine RIVIÈRE by the workshop of Louis ROUSSELET, old brooch, vintage 30s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
costume jewellery, became one of the house's first clients. Then Dior, Lanvin, Schiaparelli, Jacques Fath
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Other
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H 2.96 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Precious Stone Jewelled Lame Evening Bag
Located in Riverdale, NY
gold lame broche with red accents. Lined in silk faille. Austro-Hungarian. Textile, French likely
Category
Vintage 1920s French More Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Antique French Diamond Bangle Brooch Earrings Luxury Original Box Parure Set
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
under the box there are some numbers and French words (bracelet, broche, pendants). Moreover there is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Weiss USA, Clip-on Earrings, vintage from the 50s
By Albert Weiss
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
has also created many styles of bracelets and necklaces. Although Weiss jewelry was never as
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
White Gold 2, 50ct Chrome Tourmalines + Tsavorites & Diamonds Pair of Earrings
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.
This
Category
2010s German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Chrome Tourmaline, Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Dm 0.95 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Set: BROOCH and EARRINGS High Fashion, vintage 50
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
jewelry designs.
Born Maria Assunta Frankel-Fonseca in Vienna to a Hungarian mother and an Austrian father
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Broche chanel double « C » in strass.
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Broche chanel double « C » in strass.
Good condition,some light signs of discoloration
3cm x 3.5cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage Chanel broche, double « C » in Gold metal.
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Chanel broche, double « C » in Gold metal.
Double « C », with a "chain" effect around
Good
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Chanel broche in gold metal, red enamel and fake pearl
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel broche in gold metal, red enamel and fake pearl.
In good condition with some light signs of
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Broche vêtement ou à chapeau GOOSSENS
By Goossens
Located in BÈGLES, FR
ublime vintage brooch from GOOSSENS. Magnificent brooch representing a cross and love. Everything with a baroque accent is in the inimitable style of Christian Lacroix. In gold plate...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Broche clip de robe vintage Christian DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Vintage dress clip brooch, sublime and luminous CHRISTIAN DIOR, like a hedgehog, this brooch was adorned with sublime crystal colors in citrine and ruby tones. 7 cms, it is a very ve...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Elie Top Etoile Mysterieuse Broche Octo Or Jaune, Onyx, Diamants
By Elie Top
Located in Paris, FR
Broche Octogonal Yellow Gold Onyx Diamonds
Octogonal pin comprising a patinated silver and yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fabergé Lara à Irkutsk 18K White Gold Diamond Brooch W/ Sapphires, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
availability in your region.
Fabergé Treasures, a charismatic and diverse collection of jewellery and objects
Category
2010s British Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
Fabergé Lara à Talashkino 18K White Gold Brooch W/ Diamonds, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
availability in your region.
Fabergé Treasures, a charismatic and diverse collection of jewellery and objects
Category
2010s British Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Pearl and Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
This antique butterfly broche is extremely exquisite in design and style. The breathtaking item is
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Teone Diamond Pave and Invisible Set Ruby White Gold Bow Pendant/Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
exemplary in design and style. The stunning broche is completely embellished in 5.65ct of sparkling diamonds
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pierre Sterlé Paris Pair of Braided Gold Brooches
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
“Les Broches’ section.
Signed, “Sterlé Paris”. With French control and maker’s marks.
(MG
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Colombian 7 Carat Emerald Pierre de la Courte Brooch
Located in Bilbao, ES
Broche 52cm / 20,47inches
◘ Baguettes and brilliant Diamonds aprox 3.25ct
READY TO SHIP
*Shipment of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Sterlé Paris Diamond and Platinum Fan Brooch
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
Viviane Jutheau, Editions Vecteurs, 1990, page Les Broches, Plate No 745.
Signed, “Sterlé-Paris" French
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond
Antoine Beaudouin silver Art Nouveau pendant 'Modesty'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
have been the study for the Pforzheim model.
Literature: Martijn Akkerman, ‘De “Modestie” broche
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Cultivated 3-Strand Necklace with 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Broche
Located in Bilbao, ES
jewelry brands like Chanel, Baccarat, Pomellato, Mattioli, Chantecler, Valente, Breitling, Audemars Piguet
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Brooch in White Gold with 1 Chrome Tourmaline and Tsavorites and Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.
This
Category
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Crescent Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
weight 1.00ct.
Crescent broches became popular during the Victorian period. In the symbolism of the time
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Chanel broche in Gold metal - Lion
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Chanel broche in Gold metal.
Lion.
Good condition.
3.5cm x 3.5cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage Chanel broche in Gold metal - double "C"
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Chanel broche in Gold metal.
Double « C »
Good condition.
5cm x 5cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
1912 René Lalique Broche Meduse Jaune Yellow Medusa Brooch Woman Head Snakes
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Brooch "Meduse" made by René Lalique in 1912.
Piece is in perfect condition, made in yellow glass and brass mount.
Brooch is stamped "Lalique" on reverse.
3.3 cm diameter
Félix ...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
1911 René Lalique Broche Deux Aigles Frosted Glass Grey Patina Eagles Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Brooch "Deux Aigles" made by René Lalique in 1911 in frosted glass with grey patina. Engraved metal mount with foliages design on.
Piece is in perfect original condition without ...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
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. Engraved metal mount with foliages on. Design of pheasants.
Piece is in perfect original conditi...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Unique Art Deco Yellow Gold Jean Despres Brooch Broche Jean Desprès or 18 Karat
By Jean Despres
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Unique Art-Deco Jean Desprès brooch made in yellow gold.
Brooch is made with different technics :
- satinated hammered yellow gold 18K
- polished yellow gold 18K
- beaded cubes
...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
W 0.83 in D 0.4 in L 1.66 in
Mellerio Diamond and Ruby Ring Earrings Brooch Bracelet and Necklace Parure
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in London, GB
Earrings: 23.4 gr
Broche: 34.8 gr
Bracelet 84.7
Necklace: 169.7 gr
Size
Ring EU: 53, US 6.5
Bracelet: 16
Category
Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Broches In Jewelry
- What does jewelry do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Jewelry can do many things. Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. Specific pieces of jewelry can enhance a person's appearance. For example, dangling earrings can help lengthen the look of the face, while choker necklaces can shorten the appearance of a long neck. The right jewelry can add texture and pops of color to outfits and draw attention to the wearer. In some cases, jewelry can have a symbolic meaning, the way an engagement ring is a reminder of a promise to marry, and a cross necklace is often a sign of religious faith. Shop a large collection of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you define high jewelry versus fine jewelry is largely a matter of personal opinion because the terms do not have formal definitions. Generally, fine jewelry is any piece of jewelry carefully crafted out of precious materials like metal and gemstones. High jewelry is a term used by collectors to describe jewelry of significant value. Exceptional craftsmanship, one-of-a-kind signs and highly sought pieces may fall under the category. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Quality and rarity define the difference between fine jewelry and high jewelry. Any jewelry that features fine materials, like precious metals and gemstones, may be considered fine jewelry. The term high jewelry usually refers to one-of-a-kind jewelry that is often crafted entirely or partially by hand. Shop a diverse assortment of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is Frivole jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Frivole jewelry is a line produced by the luxury jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels. In French, frivole means frivolous or light and cheerful, and the term perfectly reflects the airy, whimsical quality of pieces in the Frivole collection. The line features a recurring floral motif with heart-shaped petals that sparkle with pavé gemstones or surround gemstone centers. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole jewelry.
- What is Solje jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Solje jewelry is a type of decorative accessory that originates from Norway. Most designs are sterling silver and feature dangling oval-shaped embellishments made of enamel or gold called spoons. Shop a range of Solje jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Stambolian jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Stambolian jewelry refers to decorative accessories like rings and pendants produced by the luxury brand Stambolian. Armenian designer Harry Stambolian founded his company in New York, New York, during the 1980s and is known for producing gemstone jewelry that shows off elements of traditional Armenian architecture and design. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Stambolian jewelry.
- What is intaglio jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Intaglio jewelry is jewelry that features a central stone on which an artisan carves artwork on the back. This creates a recessed image when a viewer examines the jewelry from the front. It differs from the raised reliefs on cameo jewelry. Shop a range of intaglio jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is guilloche jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Guilloche jewelry consists of intricate concentric designs engraved onto metal through a lathe machine. These elaborate designs are covered by translucent enamel. Shop vintage and contemporary guilloche jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is retro jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Retro jewelry is jewelry created in the late 1930s and early 1940s. These pieces were heavily influenced by the changes accompanying World War II. Retro jewelry is known for its futuristic, geometric elements. Shop retro jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is Pinchbeck jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Pinchbeck jewelry looks very similar to gold in appearance but is instead made of brass. It was traditionally used when there was risk of theft, such as on stagecoaches.
- Is Piaget a jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Piaget is a Swiss luxury brand known for its watches and other jewelry. The brand’s origins go back to the mid-19th century, and they still operate today with many enthusiasts worldwide. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Piaget watches and jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a jewelry clasp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A jewelry clasp is a fastener with the purpose to clutch the jewelry and hold it in place. Its mechanism allows jewelry such as necklaces or bracelets to fasten and also to be removed easily without causing damage. Visit 1stDibs to find a variety of jewelry with different types of clasps for a perfect fit.
- What is HW jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022HW jewelry is an abbreviation for Harry Winston jewelry. In 1932, jewelry maker Harry Winston founded the company as Harry H. Winston Jewels, Inc. It began operating under its current name in 1936. You'll find a collection of Harry Winston jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is interchangeable jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Interchangeable jewelry can be adjusted to create different pieces depending on what style of jewelry you want that day. For interchangeable earrings, necklaces, bracelets and cuff links, the focal jewel or element can be replaced with a different color or style to suit your look. Shop a range of interchangeable jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is acrostic jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Acrostic jewelry spells a word by using the first letter of the gemstones used in the piece. For example, a piece of jewelry could say the word ‘regard’ by using a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, another ruby, and lastly a diamond. Shop a collection of acrostic jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is VCA in jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The mark ‘VCA’ on a piece of jewelry is the brand name stamp of Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels is a French company renowned for exceptional quality and luxury in their materials and designs. Shop a range of professionally authenticated Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Where is Lagos jewelry from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lagos jewelry comes from factories located in Hong Kong and Bangkok, Thailand. The headquarters of the luxury jewelry maker are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Steven Lagos founded the company in 1977. You can find a collection of Lagos jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Who invented jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024It's not possible to say for certain who invented jewelry. Anthropologists have determined that our neanderthal ancestors produced jewelry out of natural materials. One of the oldest examples of jewelry is a necklace fashioned out of seashell beads, estimated to be around 115,000 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.
- What is convertible jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A product of the Art Deco era, convertible jewelry is that which can change from one form to another. A necklace can become earrings, or a ring can become a bracelet. Van Cleef and Arpel are one of the most famous designers of convertible jewelry, with some elaborate designs taking a decade to create. Shop a collection of convertible jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a lavalier jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The term lavalier jewelry originally referred to jewelry in the form of a pendant worn around the neck. The lavalier, which came into fashion in the 17th century, was usually a small, jeweled gold locket, though it could also be an enameled locket or pendant. Find a collection of antique and vintage lavalier on 1stDibs.
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