1960s Boucheron Paris Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
By BUCHERON
Located in Miami, FL
This 1960's vintage Boucheron piece of jewelry is a dual clip lapel brooch crafted in platinum and
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
$8,080
H 0.37 in W 1.61 in L 1.69 in
Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond and 18 karat yellow gold brooch by 'Boucheron'; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Dress Clip Pair, Possibly by Boucheron
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of French Art Deco dress clips feature diamonds and emeralds and are set in 18 karat
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold, Diamond and Emerald Orchid pin by BOUCHERON Paris.
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, NY
cabochon emerald by Boucheron Paris
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Outstanding Multi-Gem Pendant Brooch by Frederic Boucheron, circa 1890
Located in Warrington, PA
Outstanding Multi-Gem Pendant Brooch by Frederic Boucheron featuring an old mine cut and rose-cut
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Boucheron 18k Gold Enamel Emerald Bird Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Istanbul, TR
Boucheron 18k Gold Bird Brooch is with Emerald on the eye. Perfectly Designed by Boucheron .
Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Boucheron Paris Diamond Emerald Coral Boar Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Boucheron Paris conversation starter, a diamond emerald coral boar brooch. With 5 single cut
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
Boucheron Foliate Starfish Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Boucheron, France. This cheerful foliate brooch from the renowned Parisian
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Feather Brooch with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Bethesda, MD
Boucheron's distinctive style often draws inspiration from nature, art, and travel, incorporating
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Cabochon Emerald & Onyx Dog Clip Brooch Vintage
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" (width) Condition: Great Gemstone: cabochon emeralds & one onyx stone Signature: Boucheron / Made in
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Boucheron Paris, 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Fish Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold and Enamel Fish Brooch, Boucheron, Paris, with cabochon gemstone eye, This enchanting
Emerald, 18k Gold
1950s 1.05 Carat Emerald and Sapphire Enamel and Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold cockatoo brooch by Boucheron; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.51 in W 0.79 in L 1.78 in
Boucheron 1960 Paris Turtle Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 15.24 Cts Sapphires Emerald
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
A turtle brooch pin designed by Boucheron. Fabulous rare vintage piece, created in Paris France by
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Emerald Gold Leafy Vine Pin
By Boucheron
Located in Greenwich, CT
Leafy vine motif pin, in textured 18k yellow gold, with five circular-cut emerald accents, numbered
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron gem set enamel gold African Warrior Pin
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, IDF
A yellow gold 750/000 Boucheron Brooch, "Cavalier" collection, figuring a knight enhanced by
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1960s Boucheron Emerald Diamond Gold Fox Pin
By Boucheron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A whimsical 18 karat yellow and white gold, diamond and emerald fox pin by Boucheron, France, the
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Green Emerald And Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Ring, a stunning piece that exudes luxury and sophistication. This exquisite ring features a b...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Celine, Michael Kors
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
Tiffany & Co Jade Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Jade Flower Brooch A round jade brooch with a center rose adorned with a round-cut diamond. Approximate Diameter: 1.25" Signed: Tiffany & Co Metal Type: 14-karat yell...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Cartier Ear-Climber Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
From the House of Cartier, these spectacular ear climber diamond earrings, circa 1940, are finely crafted in platinum and showcase 2 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately ...
Platinum
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Rose Gold Ring Earrings Pendant Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and vibrant jewelry set from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa jewelry set consists of a matching ring, earrings, and pendant necklace crafted in 18k rose gold and featuring...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
$5,671Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
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
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
NIB Hermès Orange Swift and Toile Geoland Cargo Picotin Lock 18
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès new in box Orange Swift and Toile Geoland Cargo Picotin Lock 18, gold tone hardware . This chic and lovely tote is crafted of sturdy canvas in orange. The bag features loopi...
Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-lock clos...
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
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.