Antique Crescent Moon Pin 14k Yellow Gold With Garnets
Located in Tampa, FL
Antique Crescent Moon Pin in 14k Yellow Gold with Garnets Embrace the celestial charm of this
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Crescent Moon Pin 14k Yellow Gold With Garnets
Located in Tampa, FL
Antique Crescent Moon Pin in 14k Yellow Gold with Garnets Embrace the celestial charm of this
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960’s Diamond Crescent Moon Pin
Located in Boston, MA
A celestial delight, this vintage crescent moon pin from the 1960s exudes timeless beauty. Rendered
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite crescent moon pin from the late Victorian (ca1900s) era! This beautiful piece is
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 925 Silver 0.22 Carat Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 925 silver. The needle is made of 14K gold
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin- This lovely crescent moon
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
To The Moon Alice Hand Constructed Crescent Moon Pin with Diamonds, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This great high quality pin is entirely hand constructed in rose gold. Set with diamonds and pink
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Zircon and Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Zircon and Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin GAI Certified- This stunning
Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 2.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum. The piece
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Accordion Pleated Red White and Blue Floppy Bucket Straw Hat 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
and Blue Straw brim. It comes with a Crescent moon pin attached. The hat is approximately 7-1/4. 4.75
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
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Silver Brooch Pin Bar This slim smile of a moon--a waxing crescent--is aglitter with tiny twinkling rose
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
14K Solid Gold Diamond Nose Pin Yellow gold Piercing Jewelry Crescent Moon Stud
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Nose Pin Yellow gold Piercing Jewelry Crescent Moon Stud Total Carat Weight
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,500
W 0.75 in L 2.75 in
Sword and Crescent Moon Diamond Pin Brooch 3.50 carat total in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Arabian Scimitar Sword and Crescent Moon Diamond Pin/ Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold Arabian Scimitar
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900 English GIA 3.0ct Royal Blue No-Heat Sapphires Diamonds Crescent 14K Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin A super rare and highly collectible, this majestic Crescent Moon
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 1.19 in D 0.32 in Dm 1.19 in L 2.76 in
Ana de Costa for Rolls-Royce Gold Sapphire Moon Pin
By Ana de Costa
Located in London, Kent
The crescent moon pin is pave set with the highest quality fine blue sapphires which total 1.75ct
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950 Crescent Moon Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Enhancer Pin Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Ansuini
Located in Roma, IT
This 1950 original pin has the shape of the crescent moon and it is entirely hand made in yellow
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Silver Plate Pearl Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a delicate Victorian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 14K yellow gold and adorned with
Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver Plate
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a delicate 19th century Victorian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 14K yellow gold and
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver Plate
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Crescent Moon Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin- This lovely crescent moon brooch
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18K Gold Crescent Moon ~1.2ct Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a typical Victorian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. It is silver plated. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 3 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds Crescent Pin Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular diamond crescent moon pin & pendant from the Victorian era (ca1880)! Made of 15kt
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Platinum Victorian Crescent Moon Old Mine Diamonds Pin Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Made with precision and fine craftsmanship is this beautiful Crescent Moon shape pin/brooch. This
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Crescent Moon en Tremblant Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Antique Diamond set Crescent Moon Brooch with North Star, en tremblant, in center; set
Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Crescent Moon Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Opal Cabochon Crescent Moon Brooch Pin Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 6.66
Opal, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Crescent Moon Stick Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Crescent Moon and Seed Pearl Stick Pin This lovely stick pin features
Pearl, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Pearl Diamond Crescent Moon 14 Karat Gold Estate Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful 14 karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon Estate Pin will take you back
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.3 in W 0.4 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.4 in L 2.3 in
Two Antique Gold Crescent Moon Stick Pins with Old Cut Diamonds Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
designed as a crescent moon with seed pearls, old-cut diamond Stamped 18CT Measuring in length 59mm One
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond and Gold Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Berkeley, CA
25 stunning brilliant diamonds dress up this 14K yellow gold crescent moon pin/brooch. Antique and
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Crescent Moon Pin with Old Cut Diamonds Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karats yellow gold stick pin or brooches Pin is designed as a crescent moon with seed
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a delicate Victorian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 14K yellow gold. It features 7 old
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold 2.10 Carat Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 18K gold and 950 platinum. Circa 1890
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Crescent Moon Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
the moon and back!
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880 Victorian 14 Karat Gold Turquoise and Seed Pearl Crescent Moon Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
stunning on a lapel or over a pocket! The soft sweeping curve of the crescent moon design is lovely and
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Crescent Moon Pin/Brooch- This stunning brooch features five
Opal, Yellow Gold
Victorian Crescent Moon Brooch Celestial Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Crescent Moon, Celestial Measurements Tall: 25/32" (19.5mm) Wide: 11/16" (16.9mm) Weight: 1.1 Grams
Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin. This is a simple and delicate yet sophisticated
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Opal Pin Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Opal Pin Brooch This pin contains 5 round fiery opals 2.5
Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold & Seed Pearl Crescent Moon Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold and pearl pin. In the form of a crescent moon. In 14k gold. Set with 10
Pearl, 14k Gold
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Jewelled Crescent Moon & Star Lapel Pin Brooch
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER ruthenium tone lapel pin brooch featuring a crescent moon and a star embellished
Antique Victorian Etruscan Tourmaline & Pearl Gold Crescent Moon Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 2.4 Grams Stone (2-2.5 mm): Pink Tourmaline & Pearl Measurements: 36.0 x 19.0 mm Hallmark: 16K Tested ITEM #: BR-1077-101823-08
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold and Opal Crescent Moon Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely, vintage gold brooch of a crescent moon. The 14k gold setting is delicately designed with
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage Butler and Wilson Enamel Crescent Moon and Stars Brooch Pin
By Butler & Wilson
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Crescent Moon and Stars Brooch set with Sparkling Ice Crystals and enhanced with black
Enamel
Antique Victorian Brooch Pin Crescent Moon Star 14 Karat Gold Fine Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
. The crescent moon is a feminine symbol, representing the rhythm of time. The moon also symbolizes
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Stick/Tie Pin
Located in London, GB
Antique, Victorian natural pearl and diamond Crescent Moon and Star tie pin set in 15-carat yellow
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Signed Butler and Wilson Crystal Crescent Moon Cat and Mouse Brooch Pin
By Butler & Wilson
Located in Montreal, QC
perched on a Crescent Moon Brooch Pin. Hand set with encrusted Sparkling Golden Crystals. Gold tone
Crystal, Gold Plate
Huge Diamond Crescent Moon Pin
Located in New York, NY
Extra-large size figural crescent moon pin. Encrusted with old-European cut diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant figural "crescent moon" pin. Very white faceted diamonds (approximately 1.50 cts); set
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Diamond Silver Gold Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning diamond crescent moon pin from the Napoleon III era (circa 1860) made of 18kt gold and
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant figural "crescent moon" pin. Very white faceted round diamonds, approximately 2.20
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Pearl Celestial Crescent Moon Brooch Pin
Located in Danvers, MA
So elegant, this Celestial Diamond & Pearl Crescent Moon brooch has some of the prettiest and most
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Edwardian Sapphire Seed Pearl Crescent Moon Star Night Sky Lapel Bar Brooch Pin
Located in London, GB
on trend at the moment. Total length: 3cm Moon: 1.5cm)
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Sapphire and Pearl Gold Crescent Moon Necklace
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
gold crescent moon antique pin. Set with 7 vibrant, graduating round cut blue sapphires and 8 white
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Crescent and Flower Brooch, Victorian, ca. 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Victorian diamond crescent and flower brooch in silver and gold, ca. 1880s. The crescent has a beautiful design with a flower attached in the centre, creating an aesthetic and sy...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Matte Enamel Seed Pearl & Leaf Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique brooch/pin was crafted during the art nouveau era in solid 14k yellow gold and features a lovely leaf circle wreath design. The wreath is adorned with beautifu...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
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
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Star Sapphire and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian star-sapphire and diamond drop pendant, consisting of an oval star-sapphire estimated to weigh 9.5 carats, millegrain-set in yellow gold collet, surrounded by rose-cut d...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Antique 18K Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Antique 18K Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Brooch Centering an enamel plaque depicting Venus and putti, framed by old mine-cut diamonds, approximate total weight 1.10 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$967Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Vintage American Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
A Flourish of Early 20th-Century Elegance Capture the spirit of the Art Nouveau era with this Vintage American 14K Yellow Gold Lapel Pin, adorned with iridescent enamel and a baroque...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.63 in W 1.26 in
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Enameled Flowers Pin Brooch in 10Kt Gold & Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Art nouveau enameled flower brooch. This is a beautiful loving brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, between the 1900 and 1910. The ...
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
$1,400
W 2.05 in D 0.79 in L 2.64 in
Antique German Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Vanity Pill Box /79 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century German Enameled Silver vanity box with translucent Guilloche Enamel decor in various colors and Gold with gilt interior in finest condition considering its age. Ha...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$12,889Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18K Gold Platinum Opal, Demantoid Garnet, Diamond, Enamel Pansy Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique opal, demantoid garnet, diamond, enamel, platinum and yellow gold necklace, comprising one carved opal, one round cut demantoid garnet, eight old single cut diamonds, and ...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch is a stunning blend of 14k yellow gold and platinum, showcasing a graceful arrangement of pearls and old-cut diamonds. The contrast between the warm gold and cool...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,988Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.06 in D 0.31 in L 1.26 in
Art Nouveau 1900 Opalescent Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch. An exceptional pendant-brooch in the shape of an orchid flower, created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
“Crescent” brooch in gold and silver. Portuguese, 19th/20th century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Brooch in 19.2 kt – 800‰ yellow gold and 833‰ silver, in the form of a crescent moon, set with old European-cut and rose-cut diamonds, totalling approximately 1 ct. Portuguese, beari...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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.