Antique brooch cameo 14 K gold.
Located in Berlin, BE
AThis antique brooch is a true work of art. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, it boasts a finely detailed cameo depicting the portrait of a young lady with flowing hair.
Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cameo w/ Diamond, Vintage Filigree Carved Shell Brooch Pin
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Materials: cameo brooch, cameo brooch pendant, cameo pin brooch pendant 14k Gold Carved Cameo Shell Brooch and Pendant.
Yellow Gold
$2,700
Cameo Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Capture the essence of timeless elegance with this exquisite Cameo Brooch, where a serene beauty releases a dove into a gloriously blue sky.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,177
Cameo Brooch
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant and evergreen cameo brooch(5.50gr) mounted in 12Kt gold. Tot weight 12.2 gr R.f. 812004 For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.
Other, Gold
$3,000
Agate Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Agate Cameo Brooch An agate cameo brooch depicting two faces in profile.
Agate, 18k Gold
$1,680
Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Shell cameo brooch Depicting a young nymph, surrounded by gold and 11 seed pearls one missing, measuring approximately 42 x 35mm, French import assay mark for 18 karat gold, gross w...
$24,500
French Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the elegance of the Victorian era, this exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a neoclassical maiden in profile, adorned with a delicate floral crown. Her serene expr...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Wedgewood gold Cameo brooch
By Wedgewood
Located in Addlestone, GB
Wedgewood gold Cameo brooch, set with an oval Wedgewood cameo, depicting a classical scene, inscribed 'Wedgewood made in England” The Engraving on the Cameo is Exquisite, very fine ...
Gold, 14k Gold
$22,850
Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch. Crafted of beautiful onyx, the intricate cameo resides in its 18K yellow gold mounting...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cameo Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful shell cameo pendant and brooch set in silver with twisted gold rope accent, circa late-19th century to early-20th century.
Gold, Silver
$2,120
Chanel cameo brooch 1988
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cameo with resin representing a winged horse. A 1988 Collection under the artistic direction Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition D...
Gilt Metal
Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination of the hand carved stone cameo with the micromosiac work.
14k Gold
Victorian Goddess Cameo Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
“Goddess of The Day” Shell Cameo Brooch Beautiful Fine Engraving Either Side 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Circa 1860 All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved.
9k Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Milano, MI
Antique shell cameo of very fine manufacture and particular subject depicting a classical male bust, with delicate gold setting. From the beginning of the 18th Century. Measurement...
18k Gold
Victorian 15KT Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
A Victorian cameo brooch in a 15KT gold mount, finely carved and set within a warm yellow gold frame.
15k Gold
Vintage Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant is a versatile and elegant piece that reflects timeless charm and craftsmanship.
Silver
Hardstone Cameo Brooch President Taft
Located in New York, NY
Hardstone Cameo Brooch President Taft A hardstone cameo brooch depicting President Taft, with a border of antique cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Demeter Lava Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique hardstone lava cameo brooch featuring “Demeter,” the goddess of the harvest, fertility, and the earth’s abundance.
Gold-filled
Vintage Victorian Scenic Cameo Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian Scenic Cameo Brooch is a timeless piece of antique elegance, showcasing classic 19th-century craftsmanship.
Brass
Antique Cameo Brooch, circa 1850.
Located in London, GB
Hardstone cameo brooch. Set with a carved hardstone cameo to centre of a bust of a lady in profile within a yellow gold ornate horizontal form, with gold wirework, floral beading and...
18k Gold
Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold cameo brooch pendant. Measuring 48mm x 36mm. Marked 750.
Gold
Shell Cameo and Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved shell cameo brooch set in 18 karat yellow gold. Dimensions L 2 1/4 x W 1 3/4".
Antique Vulcanite cameo brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting antique Victorian era Vulcanite cameo brooch. It is a very well designed piece depicting a lady, possibly Mary.
19th Century Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
A gold-mounted agate cameo brooch depicting the bust of a young woman wearing a pearl necklace.
Agate, Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
An exceptional, large and substantial cameo brooch. Mid 19th Century. 2.25" x 1-7/8" x .5"
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Cameo Brooch, Yellow Gold
Located in Napoli, Campania
Authentic 19°century Brooch in 12k yellow gold structure with a central cameo finely carved with lady motif.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage older cameo brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone • vintage brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ...
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch #25161
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch This refined 10k yellow gold cameo brooch showcases a classic carved portrait with elegant detailing, framed in a warm gold setting.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage cameo brooch in 14k yellow gold. Cameo Lady Bust Left, Short Hair. 11.1 Grams overall. 1 1/4" in width and 1 3/4" in height.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Antique Cameo Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This piece is designed to be worn as a brooch or pendant.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1899s imperial russian era carved natural shell cameo 14k gold brooch woman profile hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and kazan city assay mark brooch messures 4c...
Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch is a stunning example of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Antique 1880s Russian Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare antique imperial russian era 1850s 14k gold large brooch centered with carnelian carved cameo brooch made in st petersburg city 1850s (messures 5cm hall marked 56 imperial russi...
Vintage "Prince Albert" Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This refined vintage brooch features a finely carved hardstone cameo of Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria, depicted in noble profile.
Gold Plate
Antique Gilt Shell Cameo "Baccus" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique shell cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, revelry, and ecstasy.
Gilt Metal
Antique "Young Queen Victoria" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique shell cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of Young Queen Victoria, depicted in neoclassical profile with regal poise and soft detail.
Gold-filled
Antique Yellow Gold "Zeus" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A commanding and collectible brooch, perfect for lovers of ancient lore and fine classical cameos.
Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Beautiful cameo brooch brooch with 18K yellow gold!
Yellow Gold
Antique Psyche and Aphrodite Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique cameo brooch depicting the mythological figures Psyche and Aphrodite gracefully lifting a cherub, capturing a tender moment of celestial beauty and maternal elegance.
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch This Edwardian natural shell hand carved cameo depicts a handsome centurion of Roman Empire design.
Gold
Antique Silver Goddess Flora Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique cameo brooch features Flora, the Roman Goddess of spring and flowers, captured in a graceful back view with her head turned in profile.
Silver
14K White Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K white gold Cameo brooch/pendant. It depicts an octagonal shaped orange shell cameo with a relief of a woman bust.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 18K gold Cameo brooch/pendant. It depicts an oval shaped orange shell cameo with a relief of a woman bust.
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A finely crafted brooch featuring an intricately carved cameo, set in an ornate yellow gold frame.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Cameo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the allure of vintage Chanel with the exquisite Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Cameo Brooch. This remarkable brooch is a captivating homage to the iconic Coco Chanel, featuring a ...
Antique Hand Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique hand-carved shell cameo brooch showcases two winged muses in exquisite detail.
Mixed Metal
Cameo Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Napoli, Campania
Authentic 19° century Brooch in 18k yellow gold structure with a central cameo finely carved with lady motif.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shell Cameo Gold Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold pendant brooch, with shell cameo, depicting a lady's profile.
Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch This stunning cameo brooch features a lovely lady in profile framed in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold antique brooch, featuring hardstone cameo, surrounded with 4 rubies and approx. 0.30ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch- This classic cameo brooch depicts a lovely lady in profile framed in delicate white gold filigree.
White Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin This lovely cameo pin features a lovely lady in profile framed in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold.
Gold
Antique Silver "Momento Mori" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare and evocative antique shell cameo features a Memento Mori motif—a symbolic reminder of mortality—expertly carved in fine detail and set in a silver frame. The imagery, ofte...
Gold Plate, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant #25776
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant - Elegant 18K yellow gold cameo pin pendant featuring a beautifully carved cameo centerpiece in a timeless setting.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant #25159
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant Classic and versatile, this 14k yellow gold cameo brooch pendant features an intricately carved cameo framed in a timeless setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant #25764
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant - Elegant 14K yellow gold cameo pin pendant featuring a beautifully carved classic cameo in a timeless setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Brooch #25765
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Brooch Elegant 14K yellow gold cameo pin pendant featuring a beautifully carved classic cameo in a timeless setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Brooch 11.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Conch shell, hand carved cameo brooch with 14k yellow gold bezel. Test 14k and weighs 11.7 grams gross weight.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone cameo designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with resin • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 42 ❤️❤️ VIN...
Vintage cameo rose rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ❤️❤️ ❤️❤️ ALEXAND...
Unavailable
Antique Silver Gilt Brooch Cameo
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful piece is in good condition for its age. Visible signs of ageing and wear as shown. It measured 43mm long and 35mm wide diameter. Please study the images carefully as f...
Silver
Cameo Italiano. Flowers and Portrait hand carved on Sea Shell Cameo Brooch.
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fully hand-carved flowers and a classic protrait on sea shell cameos set in a 18ct Gold plated silver brooch with black onyx and fresh water pearls .
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Lady Profile Massive Cameo Brooch
Located in METAIRIE, LA
We are thrilled to offer this elaborate Lady Profile / Portrait Massive Cameo Brooch. Cameos date back as far as 15,000 B.C., descended from petroglyphs in stone, used to record sign...
Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Brooch
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 21 mm Sea Shell Cameo brooches . Fully handcarved flowers and protrait on a sea shell cameo set in a 18ct Gold plated silver brooche w...
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Very unusual Victorian 14kt. Gold Brooch with 2 cameos. The upper portion has taille d’epargné, engraving filled in with black enamel.
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s.
Unavailable
Antique Onyx Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique hardstone cameo brooch. Black and white carved onyx cameo brooch depicting a female head.
Antique Italian Cameo Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely victorian Cameo brooch of hand carved conch shell set into sterling silver with a hand twisted silver frame.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Antique Cameo Victorian brooch
Located in Austin, TX
This delicate cameo pendant-brooch depicts a portrait of a young lady interestingly decorated with a rhinestone.
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Brooch depicting a lady in period costume.
Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian brooch in 14 Karat gold. Coral cameo set within filigree accents.
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Pink Cameo Brooch
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A lovely antique cameo pin. Beautifully carved figure of a lady on semi precious stone. The metal frame features a flowing design which holds a carved pink cameo. 1.24” h x 0.96” w ...
14k Gold
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 3-Piece Sea Shell Cameos Brooch
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 3pcs 21mm Sea Shell Cameos Brooch. Fully handcarved Bouquet on a sea shell cameo set in a 18kt Gold plated silver brooch with onyx and f...
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Cameo and Ametrine Brooch
By SU et RU
Located in New York, NY
Cameo and ametrine pin handmade in USA for Su et Ru. Cameo hand carved in Napoli Italy and ametrine carved in Germany both framed in 18 kt and adorned with white diamonds set in beze...
Unavailable
Amedeo "Colomba" Cameo Brooch
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
80mm Pink shell cameo hand-carved, amethyst, fresh water pearls and 14kt yellow gold.
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s.
Antique Carved Coral Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE CARVED CORAL CAMEO BROOCH, the carving in high relief of a woman's bust.
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Lovely Victorian Original Cameo Brooch
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Lovely Victorian Shell Coral Cameo brooch /pin with intricate carving into shell of a Victorian woman with fabulous features and curly locks.
9k Gold
19th Century Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Agate cameo brooch depicting the bust of a young woman wearing a pearl necklace.
Agate, Pearl, Enamel, Gold
A Vintage Equestrian Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An excellent piece for horse-riders or equestrian lovers, this brooch features two hand-carved horses surrounded by 67 round-cut diamonds and 14KT gold. Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Meas...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 18k Agate Cameo Pin/Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this pin/brooch features a large oval-shaped agate cameo. The cameo, which is held within a gold bezel setting, depicts the beautiful side portrait of a y...
Fire Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Pin Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Carved Cameo Brooch. Beautifully carved Victorian brooch made around the 1890s to 1910s.
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s.
10k Gold
Unavailable
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Gainesville, FL
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch You are viewing a vintage cameo pin/brooch.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Amedeo "Un'Allegoria" Cameo Brooch Pendant
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
65mm Sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved and sterling silver brooch/pendant.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Classical Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Signed
Located in Perth, AU
Victorian shell cameo brooch in 9ct gold frame. 6cm x 5cm. Signed to rear.
Yellow Gold
Malachite Cameo Pear Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lady Cameo Brooch Pendant in Malachite and Pearls in Gold
Malachite, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique French Agate Cameo Pearl Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Large and exceptional cameo in two com or agate, circled with blue enamel and natural pearls.
Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k 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.