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
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Harry Winston 6.50 Carat Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and timeless Harry Winston diamond flower brooch, exquisitely crafted in platinum and designed as a stylized blooming flower.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Gold Silver Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique gold and silver floral brooch, with rose and old mine cut diamonds. Brooch is 67 x 31mm. Weight 16.6 grams.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Elegant Rock Crystal Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Rock Crystal Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch set in 18k with a hand carved rock crystal flower head, with sapphire and diamond pistils set in white gold. 1960's USA.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s 8.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Half Moon cut Diamond at the center, as well as Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 8.00 carats. Circa 1950s 1 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 7.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Rond Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 7.00 carats. Circa 1950s 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An expertly-crafted brooch featuring a combination of pear shape rubies and round brilliant diamonds arranged in a beautiful floral motif. Rubies weigh approximately 4.00 carats tot...
Diamond, Ruby
Diamond Carved-Quartz Gold Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely, detailed brooch featuring 1.24 carats of diamonds along with three flowers made of hand-carved quartz creating a bouquet of flowers.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro diamond 18k yellow gold flower brooch pair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Retro flower brooch pair is a striking example of 1940’s design, bringing together bold gold work, graceful floral form, and refined diamond sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Damiani Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch, Italy, 2000s
By Damiani
Located in Roma, RM
A celebration of color, movement, and Italian craftsmanship, this dramatic flower brooch by Damiani is conceived as a fully blossomed floral composition rendered in pink sapphires an...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum Flower Sapphire Diamonds Brooch, 9.50ct Sapphire & 2.08ct Diamond
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
This handmade platinum Thistle Flower brooch (stamped 950) is a sharp example of mid-century glamour and skilled craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Large beautiful design flower boasting exquisite top quality past craftsmanship made of solid 18KT white and rose gold. Three dimensional multi petals adorned by Turquoise and Auberg...
Diamond, Enamel
Flower Brooch Diamond Enamel 18 K
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold front tip in Silver enamel ca. 1 ct diamond 1 yellow sapphire 16,88 gram ca. 6 cm long flower ca. 4 cm wide
David Webb Platinum Convertible Diamond Flower Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum with a yellow gold "en tremblant" element; set with 174 round brilliant-cut diamonds and four baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 9.60 carats,...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Federico Buccellati Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Federico Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
A refined and elegant floral brooch by Federico Buccellati, dating to the 1950s, exemplifying the maison’s continued legacy of exceptional Italian craftsmanship.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Large Emerald Diamond Gold Heart Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adding to that are 5.59 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, cluster-set in the center of the flower as well as on the outer heart petals.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1910 A beautifully elegant Edwardian flower brooch crafted in 15ct yellow gold, showcasing a striking arrangement of glowing amethyst pet...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.1 grams Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, F-G Color, VS Clarity, Round Brilliant, Natural Diamond. Pin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond and Ruby Brooch Pendent
Located in New York, NY
The Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch Pendant of 20.8 grams is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, R...
Petro & Tarkis 18K yellow gold & diamond flower brooch.
Located in New York, NY
Petro & Tarkis 18K yellow gold & diamond flower brooch. This vintage brooch is shaped as a blooming magnolia flower with five petals.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch Details: The flowers set with full-cut diamonds, approximate total weight 3.10 carats, and centering circular-cut sapphires and e...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Double Flower Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Double Flower Brooch in Platinum A graceful tribute to floral elegance, this Art Deco brooch features a twin bloom motif crafted in platinum and set with dazzling d...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Multi-Colored Diamond Platinum Flower Basket Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Flower basket brooch composed of platinum, 18K yellow gold, and natural colored diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This 18K Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Rose Flower Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond White Gold Safety Pin Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous safety pin brooch features a flower design crafted in 18k white gold and set with about 58 round brilliant F-G VS1-VS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 0.75 carats and a ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian brooch showcasing a floral basket design. This antique piece has been crafted from a combination of 18ct gold and silver, featuring old cut diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
René Boivin Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite 18k yellow gold flower brooch by René Boivin, adorned with vibrant emeralds and a total of approx. 9 carats in FG/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1950s Platinum & Vari-Cut Diamond Flower Spray Brooch
Located in London, GB
This eye-catching floral brooch depicts small flower clusters in brilliant cut diamonds, contrasted and complemented by stems inlaid with shiny white baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
English 1960s Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold flower brooch, English made. Set with sapphires and approx. 0.06ct diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Sterle Paris Sapphire Diamond Turquoise Flower Brooch, 1950s
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular and highly collectible 1950s brooch by Pierre Sterlé designed as flower in full bloom and featuring round blue sapphires, cabochon turquoise and round brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch made in 14k, with work on the stem and leaves of the flower.
Diamond, Turquoise
Victorian Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking antique brooch from brooch featuring a floral motif with old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Certified Multi Color Diamond Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Certified Multi color Diamond Flower Brooch, Circa 1940, set with fancy colored diamonds in shades of pink, green, blue, grey, yellow, brown & orange.
Diamond, Palladium
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This sculptural floral brooch is crafted in rich 14K yellow gold and adorned with a vibrant arrangement of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 18.46 Carat Diamond Flower Burst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Round Brilliant cut Diamond at the center weighing 1.46 carats, H color, VS2 clarity, GIA #15718848. The brooch features smaller Round...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Platinum 18.92 Cts Diamond Flower Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Classic materials come together to form this fabulous diamond, platinum long stemmed flower brooch. Set with over twenty (18) carats of fine diamonds, this brooch is sure to impress.
Diamond, Platinum
Flower Brooch, Rose Quartz, Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Flower brooch in rose quartz, diamonds and 18 kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Raymond Yard Retro Diamond Ruby Gold Flower Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Retro classic 14k gold flower brooch by Raymond Yard, set with vibrant rubies and approx. 0.65ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Exquisite Handmade Platinum Diamond and Emerald Flower Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulously elegant, handmade platinum diamond and emerald flower brooch. Beautifully crafted In the shape of a flower and set with 24 carats of diamonds.
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
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.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Estate 14K White Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K White Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds - VHK#956 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.0 grams Diamond Details: Center diamond weig...
Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s 15.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Pear-Shaped and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.00 carats. Circa 1940s 2 1/8 x 1 7/8 inches Can be worn as a brooch ...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Diamond Set Flower Brooch Circa 1950's
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A delightful floral Retro brooch featuring two flowers with diamond set cluster centres and adornment on one of their petals.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s Trio Pearl and Diamond Flowers Brooch
By Trio
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold featuring Pearls and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.00 carats, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Signed by Tri...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Carved Chalcedony Flower Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
In between rays of 18k yellow gold are pear shape diamonds in the center. Behind the flower is a latticework of gold stems.
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1960s vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch, in 18k gold, with approx. 0.60ctw FG/VVS diamonds. Brooch measures 1 5/8" x 1 5/8". Hallmarked Van Cleef & Arpels, 750, 10400, French mark. W...
Diamond, Gold
Platinum Diamond & Pearl Brooch Flower in Mountain Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Brooch 2 Pearls, Diamonds & Mountain Crystal MATERIAL: Platinum, Diamonds & mountain crystal WEIGHT: 8.5 grams SIZE: 48.80 mm x 31.70 mm PEARLS: diameter 3.20 mm & 4.50 mm
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Platinum Diamond and Gemstone Flower Basket 1950s Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond basket brooch from the 1950's set with diamonds and gemstones. Diamonds weight: 4 carats approx. Gemstones: 2.50cts approx.
Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Flower Brooch With Diamond Center
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Beautiful 18k gold brooch decorated with diamonds. Great addition to any brooch lover jewelry collection! Very sturdy yet delicate design. Weight: 13.6 grams Material: 18k Yellow Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
En Tremblant Platinum 16.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a flower set en tremblant . The center is set with a round brilliant diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats, further set throughout with round, baguette ,pear and mar...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Georgian 5.00 Carat Diamond Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with Old Mine and Rose cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 5.00 carats. The brooch features two Oval cut Rubies and a Hear-Shaped Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Magnificent Pearl and Diamond Set Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, French. This stunning jeweled flower is exquisite! Its compelling look is the result of sublime design work underscored by meticulous fabrication. The nuanced yello...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Enamel, Diamond and Gold Flower Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A Victorian enamel, diamond and gold flower brooch, with five cream and red striped enamelled petals, with an old-cut diamond in the centre and rose-cut diamond set stamens.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Mid Century Natural Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Signature Piece Large, impressive, colourful signature piece of the 50’s skilfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold in a marvellous composition of fine gemstones forming an uniq...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Diamond Emerald Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adding to that are round pink sapphires set around the petals of the flower weighing close to 1 carat. Finally, 6.29 carats of fancy yellow and colorless (white) diamonds are spread ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian old mine cut diamond flower silver gold brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautifully expressive Victorian flower brooch showcasing the romantic elegance and naturalistic design favored during the late 19th century.
Diamond, 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.
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.
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.