Antique 18k Yellow Gold Jesus Restoring Sight To A Blind Man Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary antique cameo depicts the biblical scene of Jesus restoring sight to a blind man, intricately carved in high relief and set in a rich 18K yellow gold frame. The co...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Lady of the Moon Pink Conch Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique-inspired vintage 10k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting the “Lady of the Moon.” The finely hand-carved cameo captures delicate facial features and flowing details, fram...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Heavy Yellow Gold Oval Lava Cameo Lady Portrait w/ Pearl Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Lava - Oval Cut - Gray Color -Bezel Set - Lady Portrait Carving - 20.2x16.8mm (approx.) (4) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Bead - White Color w/ Pink Overtone - Ra...
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,176Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco White Gold large Carved Cameo Classic Frame Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Cut - Salmon Base w/ White Color Carving - 24.87 x 19.12mm (approx.) Material: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 14.71 Grams Overall Height...
Natural Pearl, Gold, White Gold
$416Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Shell w/ Filigree Frame Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Cut - Salmon Base w/ Cream Color Carving - 24.36 x 17.78mm (approx.) Material: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 5.21 Grams Overall Height ...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,286Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Carved Hardstone Cameo w/Pearl Frame Halo Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Carved Hardstone Cameo - Oval Shaped - Multi-Prong Set - Orangy-Brown Base Color w/ white Carving - 26.3x19.3mm (approx.) (20) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 13K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Seed Pearl Eros Hunting w/ Bow & Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This finely carved antique shell cameo depicts Eros (Cupid) in a rare hunting scene, accompanied by his bow and a faithful dog.
Yellow Gold
$772Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Retro 10k Rose & Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Floral Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Incredible Detailed Work !!! --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carved Shell - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Deep Orange w/ White Carving Color - 40.11 x 29.6mm (approx.) Material: 10k Ro...
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Filled Cameo Shell Cupid Eros Homage to Christ Love Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 36.0 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 56 x 63mm Metal: Gold Filled Item #: BR-1267-043024-06
Gold-filled
Antique 16k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Aurora with the Genius of Light" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
"Aurora with the Genius of Light" refers to a popular artistic theme, often depicted as a bas-relief or tondo, representing the Roman goddess Aurora (or the Greek goddess Eos) with a...
Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Large Figural Shell Cameo of Nude Woman Playing the Harp with Cupid Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large 1950s Victorian revival shell cameo featuring a beautiful topless woman playing the harp with cupids assistance. The cameo is set in an 18k yellow gold from that is marked 750.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Victorian GIA Carved Red Coral Cameo w/ 14k Gold Open Frame Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large handmade antique brooch was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Large Victorian 18 Karat Gold GIA No Dye Carved Coral Cameo Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
The brooch features a magnificent piece of natural coral that is bezel set at its center.
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$515Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Classic Art Deco 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Shell Open Work Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Cut - Salmon Base w/ Off-White Color Carving - 30.18 x 23.29mm (approx.) Material: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 6.44 Grams Overall Hei...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hand-Carved Onyx Cameo Brooch with Pearl Halo from Napoleon III in Yellow Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Napoleon III hand carved onxy brooch has a profile portrait of woman wearing a pearl necklace and bandeau hairpiece. The intricate detail and the skill of the carver are profoun...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Framed Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Circa 1890s Agate Framed Shell Cameo Pendant. Women Bust Facing Right. 22.2 grams. Overall 1 1/2" in width and 2 1/4" in height with bale.
$34,500
Chief Billy Bowlegs Cameo
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of history's most important American Indian leaders, Seminole Indian chief Billy Bowlegs (also known as Holata Micco, or "Alligator Chief"), is represented in this exceptionally ...
$2,495
Charming Dog Cameo Suite
Located in New York, NY
Charming and super unusual hand carved dog, shell cameo suite from the 1930's. Wonderful subject matter shows a pair of hounds carved into the shell brooch and matching earrings.
14k Gold
14kt Gold Cameo Gold Pin*
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cameo Pin Very Well Made 36 x 31mm inch 14kt. yellow gold 7.8 Grams.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid Victorian shell cameo with a exquisitely carved Neoclassical beauty with ornate headdress and jewelry. The gold frame is set with split pearls and lovely etruscan work. ...
14k Gold
Antique Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Cameo Pendant w Matching Cameo Earring Set
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Meticulously carved in semi-precious Chalcedony with exquisite detail this lovely three-piece set consisting of a Pre-Victorian Cameo Pendant and Earring Pair is in remarkable condi...
Pearl, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold
14kt Gold Cameo Gold Pin, 1969*
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cameo Pin Very Well Made 1.7 x 1.3 inch 14kt. yellow gold 12.5 Grams.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Battle Scene Cameo Shell
Located in New York, NY
This cameo sardonyx shell features a finely detailed carved battle scene in contrasting shades. The central figure, a triumphant warrior, holds a flag aloft, surrounded by intricate ...
19th Century Gentilhomme Shell Cameo
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique cameo on shell. Slightly curved He represents a gentleman, face and bust engraved with precision and delicacy. Height: 4.6 cm, width: 3.6 cm. Work of the second half of the 1...
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant #25846
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant - Classic 10K yellow gold cameo pin/pendant featuring a beautifully carved cameo in a polished gold frame.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo brooch from the 1920's set in 14k filigreed gold.
Opal, 14k Gold
12K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo 15.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
There is a small diamond in the cameo necklace. The cameo can also be worn as a pendant by attaching a chain through the bail ring at the top.
Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Antique Carved Shell Cameo
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This cameo is set in 10k bezel and is designed to be worn as a brooch or a pendant.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
900 Sterling Silver Cameo Pendant/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
900 Sterling Silver Cameo Pendant/Pin- This classic cameo features a lovely lady in profile framed in 900 sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Vintage Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: sterling silver Dimensions: pin measures 39 x 31mm Weight: 7.34 grams
Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Pin #25700
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18k Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Pin A timeless piece of elegance, this 18K yellow gold cameo pendant and pin features a classic carved design framed in warm gold. Versatile and sophi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo from the mid 19th Century. Beautifully carved cameo of young maiden with ornate Etruscan work border in heavy gauge 14k gold. Exquisite ...
14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin #23787
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin Classy and elegant, this 14k yellow gold Cameo is sure to make a statement. Wear it on a necklace or pin it to your blouse, either way this piece i...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Gold Cameo Gold Pin Circular Moon Crescent*
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cameo Pin Very Well Made 1.75 inch diameter cameo 1.35 inches diameter 14kt. yellow gold 11 Grams.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 2 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin #22328
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin - This elegant 18k yellow gold cameo pendant/pin features a finely detailed hand-carved profile set against a warm, contrasting background. Framed ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Dancing Woman and Cherub Cameo Shell
Located in New York, NY
Antique Dancing Woman & Cherub Shell Cameo. This exquisite vintage cameo features a beautifully carved scene of a dancing woman and a cherub, possibly depicting a goddess or noblewom...
Carved Coral seed pearls gold Portrait Cameo
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Turn it over to reveal a pin back and a bale that can be folded down and concealed when the piece is worn as a brooch. 2 by 1 1/4 inches.
Antique Victorian 20k Yellow Gold Intricately Framed Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Antique Gold Framed Cameo Brooch. This elegant brooch features a finely carved cameo set in a lavish gold frame.
22k Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Shell Cameo Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Shell Cameo Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold This mid-century pendant is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and showcases a finely carved shell cameo, framed in a clean bezel wit...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Coral Cameo Pin with Diamond
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold Art Nouveau coral cameo pin featuring a large portrait of a woman with grapes and grape leaves in her hair. The crisp detailed cameo measures about 28mm x 20mm. Accen...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Victorian Cameo 14k yellow gold pendant
Located in New York, NY
This large Victorian Cameo is set with a 14k backing and loop. The cameo is scrupled from natural Abalone into a beautiful youthful woman of extreme beauty.
The cameo me...
14k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage pin is made in 14k yellow gold. It has an oval cameo dangling from the end of it. The cameo is in color, and it is protected by a piece of glass. The pin measures 67x14m...
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Fastenings: Pin Dimensions: pin measures 29.27mm x 23.60mm Weight: 7.30 grams
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Three Muses Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: the pin measures 1-5/8” x 1-5/16” Weight: 8.8 grams
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 10K yellow gold Fastenings: Pin Dimensions: pin measures 35 x 47mm Weight: 11.67 grams
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Heart Cameo Diamond Pin/Pendant #25882
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Heart Cameo Diamond Pin/Pendant - A timeless piece, this 14K yellow gold heart-shaped cameo features delicate detailing accented by sparkling diamonds. Designed to b...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Stick Pin #16912
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cameo Stick Pin This beautiful cameo stick pin is crafted from 14K gold and would look great on anyone! Pin length: 64.5mm Cameo size: 16.54mm X 13.2mm X 5....
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Stick Pin #16913
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Stick Pin This beautiful cameo stick pin is crafted from 10K yellow gold and would look gorgeous on anyone! Pin length: 66.83mm Cameo size: 16.25mm X ...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 1 round cut = 0.06ct Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: pin measures 34 x 28.5mm Weight: 6.31 grams
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Portrait Cameo Pin
Located in New York, NY
This Victorian portrait Cameo pin is an elegant and timeless addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted from 14KT yellow gold in a classic octagon shape, this piece features a spark...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Woman and Cupid Stone Cameo with Seed Pearls
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Turn it over to reveal a pin back and a bale that can be folded down and concealed when the piece is worn as a brooch. 1 7/8 by 1 1/4 inches.
Natural Pearl
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Stick Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Dimensions: cameo is approximately 22mm X 17.3mm Weight: 2.51 grams
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant #17696
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pin/Pendant This gorgeous cameo brooch and pendant is crafted from 10K yellow gold and features a stunning, sparkling single cut diamond!
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Carved Shell Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
A striking late Mid-Century Modern shell cameo crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, dating to the 1970s.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage silver tone carved glass cameo designer bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
10 Karat Yellow Gold Nude Bust Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10k yellow gold Dimensions: pin measures 58.1mm x 47.2mm Weight: 19.33 grams
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Cameo Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This pendant features detailed hand-carved designs on lustrous yellow gold, showcasing the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of 14KT gold. Crafted using only the finest materials and...
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Framed Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Weight: 6.1 grams Dimensions: pin measures 35mm long
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.
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.