18k White Gold 6.04tcw Fancy Diamond Tulip Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Belfords HK brooch is an exceptionally striking and highly collectible designer piece, crafted as a tulip flower and set with an extraordinary combination of fancy color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Emerald Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds 9 Emeralds - 2.50 CT 377 Diamonds + Fancy Diamonds - 9.03 CT 18K White Gold - 14.51 GM Adorned with a captiv...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Gold Diamond Ruby Large Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k white gold flower brooch, set with one approx. 0.50ct ruby in the center, surrounded with more ruby gems and approx. 2.65ctw in diamonds (one small diamond is missing - on ...
Gold
Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Two-Tone Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch featuring cabochon-cut sapphires in various shades of both blue and yellow colors. The vibrant sapphires are complemented by bright white round brilliant-cut di...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1960's vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch, 18k approx 16 grams Natural Diamonds approx 0.60ct Size: approx 2' inch long and 1.5' wide Marks can be seen in the images Pre-owned in exc...
Diamond, Gold
6.62 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Flower Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1910 wonderful diamond flower brooch. 1 round .42ct center diamond with 2 pear shaped diamonds totaling .90cts accented with 212 round diamonds, 5.30cts in a platinum flower de...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, 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
Chanel Vintage 18K Gold Pearl Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
The dimensional flower design is centered by a prominent pearl and highlighted with pear-shaped diamond accents, while a graceful pearl drop adds movement and sophistication.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Certifications: VCA Certificate of Authenticity Size: 2 inches Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 21.17 grams Period: 1979 Condition: Used ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Yellow Gold Diamond Gemstone Flower Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a bouquet of flowers sapphire, ruby and diamond flowers, with emerald pistils and leaves, set in 18k yellow gold. With Oscar Heyman 'HB' hallmark. CONDITION: Pre-owned...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Buttercup Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A refined expression of Van Cleef & Arpels' sculptural naturalism, this elegant floral brooch captures blossoms in radiant bloom. Mirror-polished gold petals embrace brilliant-cu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$18,500
Blue Sapphire Flower Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality sapphire which make in invisible setting.We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years.The invisible is a highly t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Large Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold flower brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, set in the center with approx. 0.85ctw FG/VVS diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1950s Platinum Diamond Flower Brooch, 29.15ct, Retro Style, France
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent flower brooch embellished with diamonds and made in platinum.
White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Two Tone 18K Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
Cartier Two Tone 18K Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 34.4 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, F Colo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spritzer & Furhmann 1960s Yellow Gold Diamond Rose Flower Brooch
By Spritzer & Fuhrmann
Located in New York, NY
Flower petals are movable, open and close. Brooch measures 2 3/8" x 1 3/4".
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage La Triomphe 18K Gold Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch
By La Triomphe
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular vintage brooch by La Triomphe, crafted in richly textured 18-karat yellow gold. Designed in an expressive naturalistic style, the elongated composition resembles a flow...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,271Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch – 9kt Gold & Silver
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch – 9kt Gold & Silver, 5.33 cts Diamonds Total weight: 19 g An exquisite Victorian en tremblant flower brooch, circa 1880s, crafted in 9kt...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Roma, RM
Evoking the poetic naturalism of the Art Nouveau period, this exquisite brooch is designed as a sinuous flowering bloom, masterfully rendered in gold with delicate polychrome enameli...
Diamond, Enamel
18k White Gold approx. 9ctw Diamond Pave Flower Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold approx. 9ctw Diamond Pave Flower Brooch This stunning 9.0ctw Diamond Flower Brooch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
En Tremblant - A 10.55ct Diamond Flower Brooch, circa 1960.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
In the 1950s and 1960s Bulgari created extraordinary floral brooches. This spectacular jewel is mounted en tremblant, designed as four variously-shaped diamond flower blossoms, set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond and Ruby 18-Karat Gold Flower Brooch
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Featuring two exquisitely engraved emerald leaves and a dainty flower on a branch, this brooch exemplifies the stunning beauty of nature.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
18ct White Gold, Diamond Flower Spray Brooch, 1950s
Located in London, England
This lovely brooch has just under 2 carats of bright white and well matched diamonds in it.
18k Gold, White Gold
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
8.05 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond French Made Flower Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An extremely vibrant French made Diamond flower brooch! The brooch contains 112 round brilliant Diamonds, weighing 8.05 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammerman Brothers 18K Gold Diamond Flower Brooch, 11.83 cts, USA
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hammerman Bros platinum and 18k yellow gold flo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Enamel Flower Pendant Clip Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite floral pendant brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold, diamond, and enamel, circa 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Victorian En Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian En Tremblant Flower Brooch A antique brooch featuring 2 cabochon emeralds, 30 rubies, & 132 diamonds approximately 8.35 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Clematis Diamond Coral Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Classic and delicate clematis flower brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with six angel skin coral petals, and approx. 1.75ctw in FG/VVS diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Gold
French 1960s Diamond Emerald Sapphire Flower Knot Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French made, circa 1960s 18k gold flower brooch, featuring knot design and movable flower heads.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
Carved White Coral, Gold and Diamond Flower Clip-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Vintage Floral Brooch in Carved White Coral, gold and Diamonds – Nature-Inspired Luxury Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite vintage floral brooch, inspired b...
Coral, Diamond, Gold
14K White Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking flower-form brooch crafted in 14K white gold, showcasing five vivid blue lapis lazuli petals.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Topaz Diamonds Rubies Sapphires Flowers Basket Brooch Boxed, 1950
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Vintage brooch depicting a basket (vase) holding a bouquet of flowers set with fine precious stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz
Invisible Set Ruby Diamond White Gold Orchid Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18k white gold orchid flower brooch, set with 16.88 carats in invisible set rubies and 2.72ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Lacloche Paris 1950s Sapphire Diamond and Gold Flower Brooch
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is designed in a stylized flower motif. Circa 1950’s.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum Long Stemmed Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Classic materials come together to form this fabulous diamond and platinum long-stemmed flower brooch. Set with over twenty (25) carats of fine diamonds, this brooch is sure to impre...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch in Silver With Gold Platting
Located in New York, NY
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch in Silver With Gold Platting This captivating antique brooch is a romantic floral composition crafted in silver-topped gold, radiating the delicate int...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Brooch / Pendant Flowers Brilliant, Baguette, Marquise Diamonds and Topaz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning, elegant brooch/pendant with brilliant, baguette, marquise cut diamonds & 3.4 ct Topaze line carved Also possible to use as a pendant magnificent necklace. Diamonds: Br...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Erwin Pearl Flower Brooch in 18K Gold & Platinum with Diamonds
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Tysons, VA
This Erwin Pearl “Flower” brooch features a stylized floral design centered by a cushion-cut brown diamond measuring approximately 6.25 × 3.15 mm.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Flower Floral Raw Diamond Antique Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch is a breathtaking vintage piece that combines timeless beauty with luxurious detail.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch Mystery-Invisibly Set Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch This brooch has invisibly set ruby petals and round brilliant-cut diamond pistils, extending to a calibré cut ruby stem with further ruby and diamond l...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise And 2.50cttw Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This lovely turquoise and diamond brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold, is designed in the elegant form of a flower.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k white gold Italian made flower brooch, can also be worn as a pendant. Measures 2 1/8" x 2 1/4".
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Tiffany & Co Jade Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Jade Flower Brooch A round jade brooch with a center rose adorned with a round-cut diamond.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Art Deco Enamel Diamond Flower Brooch, 1920s Gold Floral Design
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Enamel Diamond Flower Brooch, 1920 A charming and beautifully crafted floral brooch dating to the 1920s, featuring three sculptural flowers created in luminous, softly shaded enamel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Retro Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch, Circa 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch. The brooch features an 11.5mm South Sea pearl and 171 round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Platinum Flower Brooch, 2.10 Carat Emerald, 1.75 Carat Diamond
Located in Honolulu, HI
Estimated total diamond weight 1.75 ct, and the brooch weights 20.60 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4 Carat Diamond Pave Open Work Flower Brooch Platinum
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Diamond details: Approx. 4ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Total Weight: 12.9g (8.3dwt) Measurements: 32mm x 7mm x 51mm Addit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Tremblant Gold Natural Pearl And Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Material: Silver and Gold This antique brooch represents a violet, the violet flower with two small leaves in the center of the stem; the stones that make up this brooch are rose- c...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$100,800Sale Price|20% Off
Regal 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This intricately designed pavé-set diamond flower brooch with extending calibré-cut sapphire undulating petals comprises of approximately 40ct of square cut, invisible set sapphires ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
de GRISOGONO White Gold Black Diamond Flower Brooch
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
DE GRISOGONO WHITE GOLD BLACK DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH • White Gold 25.5 grams • 211 White Diamonds 10.2ct • 143 Black Diamonds 13.4ct
18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Flower Platinum Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Vintage Platinum Diamond Sapphire Flower Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Large Vintage 18K & Platinum Diamond Rose Flower Brooch 13ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunning vintage brooch handmade in 18K and platinum set with approximately 13cttw in G-J color Vs1-Si2 clarity larger marquise cut and round diamonds. Dimensions/Weight 3 1/2” lo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Signed 14k Gold & Diamond Butterfly Pea Flower Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed gold and diamond brooch. With two finely modeled Butterfly Pea flowers (Centrosema Virginianum) in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Pendant/Brooch 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian flower pendant/brooch.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Retro Flower Spray 1.20 Ct. Diamond Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
A unique example of Retro Diamond Flower brooch, hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, marked Designed as marvellous flower leaf spray nature inspired, artful made in a realistic tridime...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Coral Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Hand Holding Flower
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Coral Flower Brooch Pin Rare Coral Platinum 18K Yellow Gold brooch by Cartier, Made in France circa 1960s. hand holding a flower.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$67,199Sale Price|20% Off
Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By Sabaddini
Located in Miami, FL
This outstanding Collectable flower brooch pin was designed by Sabbadini, Italy.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Gold and 1.15 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with 7 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carat. Made in Italy Circa 1970s
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.