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Daisy Pearl Brooches

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch, circa 1880s
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch, circa 1880s

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch, circa 1880s

Located in London, GB

A handmade brooch dating back to the 1880s. This delicate piece of jewellery consists of old cut diamonds and natural pearls. The centre pearl measures 6.5mm, whilst the eight in the...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Givenchy Vintage White Pearls Large Flower Round Openwork Petal Daisy Brooch
Givenchy Vintage White Pearls Large Flower Round Openwork Petal Daisy Brooch

Givenchy Vintage White Pearls Large Flower Round Openwork Petal Daisy Brooch

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Sunflower Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.

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1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold with Pearls and Fancy Yellow Diamonds Petal Daisy Brooch
14K Yellow Gold with Pearls and Fancy Yellow Diamonds Petal Daisy Brooch

14K Yellow Gold with Pearls and Fancy Yellow Diamonds Petal Daisy Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1960s 14 K brooch features pearls and 7 Brilliant -Cut Fancy Yellow diamonds. Measures 2.5" in length and 1.5" in height. There are seven (7) Brilliant-Cut Fancy Yellow Diamon...

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20th Century American Post-War Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

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Black Starr and Frost Antique Daisy Brooch
Black Starr and Frost Antique Daisy Brooch

Black Starr and Frost Antique Daisy Brooch

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in Litchfield, CT

Deliciously insouciant, this antique daisy pin is set with natural pearl petals surrounding a delicate green peridot.

Category

Antique 1890s American Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Brooch
Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Brooch

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Brooch

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Sunflower Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.

Category

1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Brooch
Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Brooch

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Brooch

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.

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1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Brooch
Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Brooch

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Brooch

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.

Category

1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower Flower White Pearl Leaf Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Sunflower White Pearl Daisy Leaf Gold Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Sunflower White Pearl Daisy Leaf Gold Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Sunflower White Pearl Daisy Leaf Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower Flower White Pearl Leaf Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage White Pearl Daisy Sunflower Leaf Gold Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage White Pearl Daisy Sunflower Leaf Gold Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage White Pearl Daisy Sunflower Leaf Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower Flower White Pearl Leaf Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Gold Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Gold Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Gold Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Gold Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Swirl Leaf Pearl Flower Gold Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Swirl Leaf Pearl Flower Gold Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Swirl Leaf Pearl Flower Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Very excellent condition. Very light scratches, some colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed...

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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large Pearl White Yellow Daisy Flower Gold Retro Brooch
Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large Pearl White Yellow Daisy Flower Gold Retro Brooch

Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large Pearl White Yellow Daisy Flower Gold Retro Brooch

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Very good condition. Light scratches on faux pearls since years go. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on the back. Size: 6.0 cm x 6.0 cm. Weight: 45.0 g. _ _ _ Great for...

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1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Daisy Brooch/Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Daisy Brooch/Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Daisy Brooch/Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Daisy Brooch/Pin This lovely brooch features ten freshwater pearls and one round sapphire (4 mm) set in a beautiful daisy design.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

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Daisy Pearl Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of daisy pearl brooches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 14k gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of daisy pearl brooches bearing Art Nouveau or Edwardian hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior, Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Givenchy are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but pearl versions, from our inventory of 10, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, bead and brilliant cut daisy pearl brooches for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of daisy pearl brooches, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Daisy Pearl Brooches?

Prices for daisy pearl brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $556 and can go as high as $7,538, while daisy pearl brooches, on average, fetch $1,270.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.