Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Brooch, Flower Bouquet Design set in Platinum
Located in London, GB
An eye-catching sapphire and diamond flower bouquet brooch. The fluid curvature of the diamond-set platinum stems leads the eye to seven stunning flowerheads, each with vivd blue sap...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1950s Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Diamond brooch flower set in the center with a Colombian emerald bead weighing 33.93 carats, further set with 340 diamonds weighing approximately 15 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$40,000
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Diamond & Gold Flower Brooch 1 center round cut diamond approximately 1.10 ct surrounded by 163 smaller round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,500
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Flower Brooch. Diamond Weight: approximately 6.16 carats Measurements: 2.25" long Metal Type: Platinum
Diamond, Platinum
$15,500
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
An important diamond flower brooch crafted in platinum with a elegantly engineered 18 karat gold removable jacket.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$19,000
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Flower Brooch 415 round diamonds approximately weighing 4.5 carat mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold Length: 4"
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$12,000
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Flower Brooch, A flower motif brooch featuring approximately 4.67 carats of round cut pave diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold & silver.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
$7,640
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A flower broach in 14k yellow and white gold, set with 4 small single cut diamonds and 11 old cut diamonds. The centre stone weighs circa 0.75ct and is of F-G colour and VVS clarity....
Diamond, 14k Gold
$27,750
Diamond Flower Clip-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and Diamond Flower Clip- Brooch The stylized tulip with overlapping petals and leaves pavé-set with round diamonds, completed by a stem of baguette and fancy-shaped diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
Turquoise & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Turquoise & Diamond Flower Brooch One large center cabochon turquoise surrounded by round cut diamonds approximately 18.00 cts.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch Set with old mine diamonds Made circa 1900 Measurements: 1.5" long Gold Type: 14K Yellow Gold
Diamond
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the mid-19th century, this silver and gold flower brooch is set with over 13 carats of old diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage Cartier Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An elegant Cartier flower brooch in 18ct yellow gold, designed with sculpted matte-finished petals and centred by an old-cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A blooming flower brooch, complete with petals, stem and leaves.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Diamond Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pendant come brooch showcasing the elegance of the Victorian era. Crafted from a harmonious blend of gold and silver, this piece features a centralised round ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Diamond and Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Sapphire Flower Brooch This sculptural mid-century brooch is crafted in 14K yellow and white gold and features a bold abstract floral form.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Coral Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
White coral diamond flower brooch Round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.50 carat, six petals of white coral Size: width 2 inches, length 1.88 inches Total weight: 32.3 grams
Coral, Diamond
Georgian Diamond Cluster Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite antique brooch showcasing a floral motif, meticulously crafted with a impressive round faceted old mine-cut diamond at the centre. This principal stone, wit...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Marquise Diamond at the top weighing approximately 0.70 carat, and smaller Marquise, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approxima...
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Roma, RM
A vibrant and expressive jewel, this charming flower brooch dates to the 1960s and captures the bold, colorful aesthetic of the era.
Diamond, Enamel
Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute brooch featuring a round cut blue sapphire weighing 0.90 carats along with 0.75 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 14k yellow gold and light weight, it is easy to...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning flower brooch is made in 18k yellow gold and is full of sparkly diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet pin of a two-flower bouquet. They feature 0.75 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white and rose gold. Small enough to be worn daily and with multiple outfits....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Flower Cluster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond brooch. Designed as a cluster of a flower and leaves set with approximately 131 round brilliant cut diamonds suspending three swags set with approximately 68 ...
French Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French made 18k yellow gold flower brooch, adorned with approx. 0.55ctw Si/H diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Turquoise Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This French diamond and turquoise brooch exemplifies early 20th-century naturalism, combining cabochon turquoise with diamonds in finely chased gold. The foliate articulation, airy o...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage brooch is crafted in yellow gold and designed as a delicate four-petal flower, its softly contoured petals finished with a warm matte sheen.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Embellish your outfit with this exquisite 18K Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch. Crafted in 18k white gold, it features stunning 4.42 carats of rose cut diamonds, adding a touch of luxu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold Diamond Enamel Large Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k yellow gold flower brooch, measuring 3.5" long, flower top is 37mm x 37mm.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
English Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold flower set, includes one large and one small brooch, plus a pair of flower earrings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A flower brooch featuring 1.50 carats of round cut blue sapphires set as petals and 1.85 carats of round cut diamonds set on the stem, pistil and accenting leaves.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pearl & Pave Diamond Double Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Pave Diamond Double Flower Brooch 2 overlapping flowers. 18k gold set with pave diamonds and a center south sea pearl Pearl Measurements: 15.3mm & 15.9mm Diamonds total w...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautifully made Italian flower brooch with intricate hand painted enamel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Floral Brooch 1 Cabochon Ruby surrounded by 108 antique cut diamonds all set in yellow and white gold. Measurements: 2.5" long
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
At the centre of the flower and accompanying just below is a bright white round faceted old mine-cut diamond, adding a touch of brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have wonderful and impressive sapphire and diamond flower brooch. The brooch is set with three flower motifs that are each set with four rich blue sapphires and an array of r...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This is an 18K gold and diamond floral brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels from the 1960s.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unique Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k white gold flower pin is set with high quality sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh 5.58ct. graded G-H color with VS clarity. The pin measures 3.75 inches in len...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tourmaline Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 31.2 grams Brooch Dimensions: 65mm x 42mm Flower Head Dimensions: 45mm x 42mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.63ct Diamond Details: Approx.
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Flower Shaped Fancy Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the Antique Flower Shaped Fancy Diamond Brooch Pendant, a stunning and unique piece of jewelry that exudes sophistication and elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...
Art Deco Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s Platinum. This stunning diamond and Persian turquoise brooch features a floral motif. Perfect for adding pleasing color notes to any ensemble. Today, we see as many men w...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
14.10 Carat Round Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful piece of jewelry showcasing a blooming flower design accented with round brilliant diamonds. Figural stem is accented with three baguette diamonds. Made in 18k white and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco, Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This exquisite Art Deco stylised flower pin was likely made in the 1920s at the height of the Deco period. The 18 karat gold pin has been handcrafted from yellow and white gold and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and Diamond Flower Petal Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This intricate platinum Flower Petal brooch is set with one pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 0.60 carats, six marquise-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.20 carats, an...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely antique from the Victorian era, circa 1890, with all the classic Victorian features. The diamonds are bright white chunky old European-cut diamonds which weigh a total of ap...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Diamond Rose Flower Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
Weight: 19g Length:7cm Width: 3cm Diamond: Approx5.32 ct _________________________________________ Condition Excellent Comes with Dandelion Antiques Presentation Box ________________...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb, 18K Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb diamond flower brooch showcases ultimate luxury and craftsmanship, with delicate diamond pavé petals and a clever mix of gold and platinum, forming a magnificent flow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro Fancy Yellow Diamond & Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Fancy Yellow Diamond & Sapphire Flower Brooch A brooch featuring a GIA certified fancy yellow diamond surrounded by sapphires designing a flower motif.
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Platinum 27.00cttw Diamond Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite Platinum 27 Carat Diamond Rose Flower Brooch. This magnificent piece is a true testament to craftsmanship and elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Silver and Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver flower brooch, with approx. 3.30ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 2.75" x 1.5".
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An intricately sculpted 14K yellow gold flower brooch, signed RBRA © 63, dating to 1963. This substantial mid-century jewel features a layered floral motif set with 26 old mine and r...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite David Webb Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18k gold flower brooch by David Webb, set with approx. 9 carat H/VS-Si diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
$28,000 / item
Cartier Citrine Diamond Gold Orchid Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k gold orchid flower brooch by Cartier, with citrine and madeira citrine, surrounded with approx. 0.34ctw G/VS diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold
Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch. 1940's multi color rose & yellow gold brooch with round cut diamonds & rubies.
Diamond, Ruby
Green and White Diamond Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Green and white diamond flower bouquet brooch in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Delicate Flower Brooch The brooch is 18K White Gold There are 1.50 Carats in Diamonds E/F VS The brooch measures almost 1.25" in Diameter The brooch has French Gold Marks a...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Basket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold flower basket brooch, adorned with vivid sapphires and rubies, as well as approx. 3.50-4.00ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
This vintage diamond flower brooch is a true masterpiece, combining exquisite craftsmanship, timeless design, and the enduring beauty of precious gemstones.
Diamond, White Gold
Retro Sapphire Diamond Citrine Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18k gold flower brooch, set with blue sapphires, citrines and approx. 0.46ctw H/VS diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
18K White Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds 524 Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds - 12.41 CT 18K White Gold - 22.26 GM This exquisite flower brooch features a uniqu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Two-Toned Flower Basket Brooch
Located in Millburn, NJ
18K white and yellow gold diamond brooch. Flower basket design. Set with natural untreated pink, yellow, orange, white, and champagne diamonds.
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Zurich, CH
Dazzling flower brooch with a middle stone of ca. 1.00ct round diamond, surrounded of 221 diamonds together ca. 11.00ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Stunning Diamond Flower Brooch
By Rina Limor
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling 18K white gold brooch set with black, grey and white diamonds is a standout gem on its own. The ombre look is eye-catching and stylish. The floral design is feminine and m...
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in Barcelona, ES
A Diamond Tremblant Flower Brooch with a central Antique Brilliant Cut Diamond, weighing approximately 1.30ct.
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Ruby & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Duluth, US
This brooch features 27.21 carats of rubies and 3.83 carats of bright white diamonds.This truly is a masterclass in fine jewelry, showcasing the rare art of invisible setting.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
2.45 Ctw Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage 2.45 CTW diamond flower brooch, circa 1950. This 14 karat yellow and white gold vintage brooch in a flower design features 2.45 carat total weight of diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A diamond-set flowerhead brooch. The Old European cut and Old Mine Cut diamonds are set in silver with closed backs. As illustrated in Understanding Jewellery by David Be...
Diamond, Silver
Platinum, Ruby & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large multi-petaled flower brooch, designed with a ruby-set domed center in 18k yellow gold, with 16 petals and 2 leaves set with round diamonds and a stem set with baguette-cut diam...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18kt Enamel Flower Diamond Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed by Samir Bhansali, this one of a kind brooch features a beautiful combination of flower made from enamel and brilliant cut round diamonds (1.98cts).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Rina Limor
Located in New York, NY
A bold and stunning 18K flower brooch featuring yellow sapphires in an ombre style and sparkling diamonds add elegance to the luxe piece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A pin with a fine collection of pear shape sapphires weighing an estimated 18-24 carats and marquise, pear shape, and baguette diamonds weighing an estimated 6.50-12 carats, depictin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Flower Spray Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
A silver topped yellow gold spray brooch with old-cut diamonds. France, 1850 circa. Approximate weight of the diamonds 15 k. It can be divided into three smaller brooch or hair ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Platinum Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Set with cabochon rubies and baguette, brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This flower brooch boasts meticulously invisible set sapphires centered around a cluster of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Unavailable
Diamond and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Estate Flower Brooch with Diamonds; 158 Diamonds: app. 6.90cts Length: 1 3/4inches Width: 1 1/2inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gübelin Diamond gold flower clip brooch
By Gubelin
Located in Kortrijk, BE
A beautiful 18 kt yellow gold and diamond flower clip brooch by Gübelin, set with 6 brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A lifelike depiction of a clutch of flowers held together with ribbon and composed of pear shape petals, baguette stems and ribbon, and round diamonds pistils and leaves of an estima...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Surfside, FL
Antique victorian flower brooch/pin/pendant with silver top and gold with over 2 carats in old mine diamonds.
Silver
Early Tourmaline Flower Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulated natural tourmaline flower brooch set with rose cut diamonds in silver on 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond Silver Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique flower brooch in yellow gold and silver, with rose cut diamonds
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The brooch realistically designed as a flower head, its five scrolling petals executed in polished and twisted gold wire, enhanced here and there with gold boules and white circular-...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s French Platinum Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, Queensland
Original French Diamond-set flower spray brooch in Platinum circa 1950's with a double pin fitting with safety mechanisms.
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Gold Platinum Flower Brooch
Located in McLean, VA
Platinum and yellow gold Victorian Flower pin center set with one old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.10 ct.; clarity is SI2 and color is J.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Georgian 'En Tremblant' Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A ravishing and remarkable Georgian flower brooch masterfully crafted 'en tremblant'- a French term meaning "to tremble".
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Beautifully Hand Crafted Antique Rose Cut Diamond Brooch From The Late 1800’s Set in Sterling Silver With a Touch Of Gold. Amazing Shine, Incredible Craftsmanship, Unbelievable Work ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Boucheron Flower Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K textured yellow gold and diamond flower brooch signed Boucheron Paris set with 53 baguette and round diamonds weighing approximately 1.32cts.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Articulated Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 carat yellow gold articulated flower brooch set with 5 rubies, 5 emaralds ,4 sapphires and one central diamond
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Blush Pink Coral and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Holmdel, NJ
Estate, beautifully hand made Coral and Diamond Flower brooch in 18K yellow gold. This meticulously crafted brooch and pendant is design as a hand carved in blush pink coral five pe...
Coral, Diamond
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.
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