Estate 18K Yellow Gold Buccellati Leaf Brooch and Pin - VHK#243b
By Buccellati
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Buccellati Leaf Brooch and Pin - VHK#243b Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.6 grams Maker: Buccellati Pin Measur...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Collar Button Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance, artistry, and investment potential of this Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Collar Button Brooch.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mario Buccellati Pear 18K Gold Four Leaf Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Details Designer: Mario Buccellati Origin: Italy Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Cultured Pearls Pearl Size: Approx. 6–7mm Design: Four Leaf Floral Brooch Motif: Leaves & Pearls Dim...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
M. Buccellati Vintage Maple leaf 18K Gold Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Celebrate the artistry of Italian fine jewelry with this exquisite vintage M. Buccellati brooch, masterfully shaped into a detailed maple leaf—a hallmark of Mario Buccellati's signat...
18k Gold
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BUCCELLATI Leaf Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a special piece that was crafted by the late M. Buccelati. It is super-realistic and beautiful. If a leaf were turned into gold, this is what it would look (and feel) like. ...
18k Gold
Buccellati Mexican Opal Gold Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in San Francisco, CA
A one-of-a-kind work of wearable art by the inimitable Italian jewelry maestro - Buccellati. This fabulous and sizable floral brooch was created to showcase a magnificent gemological...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow and white gold leaf pin consisting of 12 round brilliant cut diamonds having a total approximate weight of .50 carats and signed "M. Buccellati".
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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BUCCELLATI Pearl Gold Leaf Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat vintage leaf motif pin with natural pearl accent signed M. Buccellati.
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
M. Buccellati Gold and Silver Leaf Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Very fine figural "leaf" pin. Made and signed by MARIO BUCCELLATI. Sterling silver leaf, with iconic Buccellati fine shimmery finish; the vein in the leaf and the closur...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Leaf Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k Gold Mario Buccellati leaf brooch with Coral. Excellent workmanship.
Buccellati Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati brooch, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
This Buccellati leaf brooch is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 5.2 grams.
Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
This Buccellati leaf brooch is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 5.2 grams.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati Gold leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
From famed Italian jeweler Mario Buccellati this wonderful leaf brooch The 18 karat yellow gold brooch measures 2.1/8 x 7-8 of an inch and weighs 4.2 grams.
18k Gold
Buccellati Gold Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold brooch. Mario Buccellati. Circa 1960. Designed as textured geranium leaves on a stem. Length is approximately 3 1/4 inches. Gross weight is approximately 27.9...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K Leaf Brooch Vintage Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in Fairfield, CT
Buccellati 18K Leaf Brooch Vintage Yellow Gold This Buccellati brooch captures the delicate form of a leaf in 18k yellow gold, with finely detailed texturing that mirrors the natur...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Leaf Diamond Gold Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Leaf motif ring from 1970' by Mario Buccellati, set with 0.60 carat of round Brilliant cut diamonds, graded G color Vvs.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
M. Buccellati Emerald Gold Leaf Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Another distinctive, creative and delicate design from Mario Buccellati. Carefully hand crafted in 18k gold with with the usual emphsis on detail.The center stone is a cabochon emera...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Bucellati, Carved Ruby and 18 Karat Gold Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Bucellati, Carved Ruby and 18k Gold Leaf Brooch Comes with original fitted box
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Diamonds Leaf Brooch Pin by Mario Buccellati. With 37 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weigh approx. 1.50ct Details: Weight: 10.3 gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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W 0.79 in D 0.01 in L 2.09 in
Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch, Circa 1960
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A vintage Buccellati 18 karat yellow gold oak leaf brooch, circa 1960 Designed as a single 18 karat yellow gold oak leaf.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Mario Buccellati Garnet and Gold Acorn and Leaf Brooch and Earclips
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastic set including a brooch and clip-on earrings by Mario Buccellati, Italy, c.1950, the brooch designed as a series of textured gold leaves set with cabochon garnet acorns, g...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1 in W 2 in D 0.25 in
A Buccellati Suite 18k Gold & Natural Pearl Acorn Leaf Earrings, Brooch Set
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Buccellati Suite, 18k Gold & Natural Pearl Acorn Leaf Consisting Of Earrings & Brooch Set With Original Pouch Pin 2" W x 1" H
Natural Pearl, Gold
Buccellati Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Italian jewelry master Buccellati, this nature inspired, mid-20th-century diamond leaf brooch. ♦ Designer: Buccellati ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦ 25 diamonds = 2.45 carats ♦ Circa Mid ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Three leaf Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
From the workshop of Mario Buccellati a hand engraved leaf brooch ♦ Designer: Buccellati ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦ 6.2 grams ♦ 2 inches in lenth ♦ Circa 1990s ♦ Packaging: Pampillonia pres...
18k Gold
Buccellati Diamond Leaf Yellow And White Gold Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow And White Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch Pin by Buccellati. With 33 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 1ct Details: Weight: 12 grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mario Buccellati 33 Carat Citrine Gold Leaf Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
18k tri color gold leaf motif brooch, crafted by Mario Buccellati, adorned with approx. 32.5-33 carat citrine (stone measures 22.85 x 17.6 x 12.2mm).
Citrine, Gold
Mario Buccellati LEAF BROOCH
By Buccellati
Located in New Orleans, LA
9 leaf square Mario Buccellati yellow gold pin with white gold grain and branch. Comes with certificate.
MARIO BUCCELLATI Leaf Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Delicately detailed 18 karat yellow gold leaf brooch signed M. Buccellati in its original box.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati Gold leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very realistic Mario Buccellati leaf brooch
M. Buccellati Large Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Buccellati large Leaf Brooch with a small pinecone(acorn), 18kt gold. measures approximately 3 3/4" by 1 1/2".
Buccellati Gold Leaf Motif Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18K yellow, rose and white gold leaf motif brooch. The brooch measures 46mm x 41mm.
18k Gold
Buccellati Pearl Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold brooch pin, crafted by Mario Buccellati, set with four pearls, featuring leaf motif.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow and white gold brooch, crafted by Mario Buccellati, depicting leaf, decorated with approx. 0.18ctw in G/VS diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
BUCCELLATI Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed as a cluster of textured gold leaves accented by brilliant round diamonds. The detail is in the textured gold which Buccellati is so well known for. A great addition for a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Federico Buccellati Pearl Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Naples, FL
Federico Buccellati Orginal Leaf Brooch with Pearl and Diamond.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Intricate 18k Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch crafted by Mario Buccellati. Set with approximately 0.40ct in Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Buccellati Diamond and Gold Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 karat yellow gold and diamond leaf pin by Buccellati, the petals set with 78 round diamonds weighing approximately 3.50 carats, gross weight 14.9 grams, measuring 3 by 1 1/4 by 5/...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati Gold Emerald Diamond Leaf Motif Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold leaf motif brooch set with 8.87ctw of emeralds and approximately 0.50ctw of GH/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Buccellati Sterling Silver Gold Leaf Acorn Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold and sterling silver acorn brooch pin. The brooch measures 58mm X 44mm and weighs 26.7 grams. Marked: Buccellati 18K Italy. Comes with Buccellati paperwork. Retail is $...
18k Gold, Silver
Varicoloured Gold 'Oak Leaf and Acorn' Brooch by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A varicoloured gold ‘oak leaf and acorn’ brooch by Buccellati showcasing the house’s most refined goldsmithery techniques in its ‘modellato’-engraved branch, its three gleaming, ‘rig...
18k Gold
BUCCELLATI Gold Leaf Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate 18 karat yellow gold maple leaf pin, signed Buccellati.
18k Gold
M. BUCCELLATI Triple Oak Leaf & Acorn Gold Spray Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful M. Buccellati naturalistic, hand-engraved gold oak leaf and acorn spray.
18k Gold
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W 1.42 in L 0.44 in
Late 1800s French Art Nouveau Bumble Bee & 4 Leaf Clover 18k Gold Diamond Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New york, NY
During this timeframe there was a very strong emphasis on naturalistic elements and many famous jewelry design firms would observe locally and even travel to far away lands to find i...
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Buccellati Carved Emerald Leaf Motif Gold Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold brooch set with carved emerald leaves. The brooch measures 37mm x 38mm and weighs 10.1 grams. Marked: 18K, Italy, Buccellati. The brooch comes with a Buccellati box an...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Buccellati Pearl Sterling Silver Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold and sterling silver leave brooch pin set with 6mm pearls. The brooch measures 40mm X 23mm and weighs 8.9 grams. Marked: Buccellati, 18k, Italy. Comes with Buccellati pa...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Buccellati 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 18k yellow and white gold oak leaf brooch and fur pin by Italian design house, Buccellati.
18k Gold
The Classic BUCCELLATTI Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Timeless 18kt. yellow gold Buccelllati double clip back brooch. Signed M. Buccellati 1996.
18k Gold
Mauboussin Diamond Link Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
Mauboussin Diamond Link Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 2ctw of round diamonds. 6.5" Length, 0.25" Wide, 25.4 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,504Sale Price|20% Off
W 1 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings, 1.5 Inch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement from one of the world’s most iconic maisons, these vintage Cartier door knocker earrings are crafted in Step into the world of timeless luxury with this extraord...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marco Bicego Jaipur 18k Gold 48" Bezel Faceted Multi Stone Bead Station Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous bead station necklace was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow gold by Marco Bicego. The long necklace comes from the Jaipur Collection and features fine cable link c...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.73 Carats 12-13 MM 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm flanked with 122 round brilliants weighing 0.73 carats. Pearl Quality AA Luster AA, Excellent Nacre Ve...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Somerset 18K Gold 17.5mm Wide Mesh Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Somerset 18K Gold 17.5mm Wide Mesh Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 47.20 grams Diameter: 62mm(2.44") x 60mm(2.36") in diameter across the bangle In...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond ring. Centrally set with five rectangular tallow cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Vintage Cartier 18K Turquoise, Emerald, and Diamond Owl Brooch #17761
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Cartier 18K Turquoise, Emerald and Diamond Owl Brooch This exquisite brooch by Cartier features a cabochon turquoise body, cabochon emerald eyes and 6 round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
Buccellati 18K Gold Leaf Motif Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Flushing, NY
Buccellati 18K Gold Leaf Motif Earrings Marked: Buccellati ITALY 18K Approximate Dimensions: 2.2 cm (Length) 2.2 cm (Width) 6.1 grams in weight.
Gold, 18k Gold
$624Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.48 in L 0.79 in
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 14k Solid Gold Kitty Cat Earring Cat Bow Stud 1 pc only
Located in Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 14k Solid Gold Kitty Cat Earring Cat Bow Stud Note :- price listed is for per items 1 pc = 780$ If u want pair select 2 items 780$ X 2 item = 1560$ ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Buccellati Burma Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Circa 1970 Manufacturer: Buccellati Country of Origin: Italy Primary Stone: Burma Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 7.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Panthère de Cartier Platinum Diamond Emerald Onyx Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An icon of high jewelry, the Panthère de Cartier bracelet (Large Size) embodies the fierce spirit of Cartier’s most legendary motif. This striking design is crafted in platinum and f...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 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...
Ruby and Diamond Wreath Pin
Located in New York, NY
Circular three Dimensional chased 18kt Yellow Gold Pin set with vivid faceted Rubies and centered with a full cut Diamond surrounded by 6 Rubies. Marked 18kt Italy. Very chic and v...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1970 ca. Ring size: 8 Dimension: 28 x 22 mm Weight: 15,7 gr The ring, made in Italy and dating back to the 1970s, consists of an 18-karat yellow gold frame featuring an exce...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.