Antique Emerald and Diamond Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning Victorian brooch showcasing a lucky four-leaf clover design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Gold Four Leaf Clover Amethyst Diamonds Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
14K Gold Four Leaf Clover Amethyst Diamonds Brooch Marked: 14K Approximate Dimensions: 6.7 cm (Length) 4 cm (Width) 14.69 mm x 12.73 mm (Amethyst) 31.9 grams in weight. ** All dim...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Marked: CARTIER Approximate Dimensions: 7 cm (Length) 3.7 cm (Width) Approx. 5.76 carat (Diamond) Approx. 7.73 carat (Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Elwood Van Clief Diamond Platinum Leaf Brooch Pin
By Elwood Van Clief
Located in Miami, FL
It weighs approx. 28.4 grams and measures 60mm x 32mm. This diamond leaf is covered with approx. 36 marquise diamonds, 30 baguette diamonds and 32 round-faceted diamonds weighing cum...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Leaf Brooch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carats. Signed by Cartier Circa 1940s 1 1/8 x 2 1/4 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Leaf Brooch with Square-Cut Emerald and White Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This brooch features a leaf design adorned with a single square-cut green emerald and multiple round white diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique-Style Diamond Double-Leaf Gold & Platinum Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A new piece made in the antique-style of the Art Nuevo period of the 1930’s. It features a total of 9.91 carats of diamonds, round brilliant-cuts bezel-set with milligrain settings a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Retro brooch, it forms a large amati gold leaf set on one side with two rubies and a diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Open Work Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
This wonderful brooch is designed as an open work leaf skeleton crafted from high polish 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Tree Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made in a luxurious combination of 18K yellow gold and platinum, the brooch is styled as a graceful multi-leaf tree branch.
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond & Green Garnet Narcissus Leaf Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Diamond & Green Garnet Narcissus Leaf Brooch 271 Green Garnets - 13.670 CT 14 Diamonds - 3.11 CT 52 Diamonds - 1.240 CT 18K White Gold - 17.020 GM Introducing th...
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
Platinum Four Leaf Clover with Aquamarines and Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Four Leaf Clover With Aquamarines And Diamonds Brooch.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Natural Tahitian Peacock Pearl Diamonds 3D Brooch Leaf Foliage Vintage*
Located in New York, NY
3D Real Life Leaf Brooch. Please notice details, beautifully intricate.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960’s 18K Platinum Diamond Enamel Leaf Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Brooch circa 1960’s done in 18K yellow gold and platinum set with approximately 2.50cttw in F-G color Vs1-Si2 clarity larger prong set and pave diamonds finished in beautiful green e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1.43 Carats Diamond Cartier Platinum and 18K Gold Leaf Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The contrast between the warm gold leaf and the brilliance of the diamonds lends the piece both elegance and visual sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Gingko Leaf Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.3 Grams Stone: Diamond (2.75 mm) Measurements: 36.0 x 17.5 mm Hallmark: Tiffany & Co. 18K Item #: BR-1056-092123-07
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Leaf Motif Diamond Brooch
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
18k Gold
Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade, & Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique leaf brooch or pin. In 14k yellow gold. With a carved, 5-point variegated leaf (likely a Maple leaf) in green jade (nephrite) that is prong-set on a gold mou...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold Diamond Pearl Maple Leaf Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant Antique and dainty early 20th century diamond and pearl bar brooch, designed around a finely modelled maple leaf motif.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Mario Buccellati Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and whit gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.50 carat. Signed by Mario Buccellati Circa 1960s
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Crafted from luxurious 18K yellow gold, this brooch features a delicately sculpted leaf design adorned with ten dazzling round diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage White Gold Emerald and Diamond Leaf and Ribbon Statement Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely textured leaves feature polished central veins lined with diamonds, while smaller pointed leaf settings and sweeping tendrils of ribbon that extend the composition.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Old Mine Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed as a sculptural maple leaf accented by a 0.06ct old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Naturalistic Leaf Berries Brooch White Gold Portuguese 1950s 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Diamond Naturalistic Leaf and Berries Brooch in 19.2k White Gold, Portuguese, circa 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 0.20ctw Diamond Highly Detailed Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-Stone(s)- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Single Cut - Burnished Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.02tw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.64 Grams Overall Width:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.70ct Diamond Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This delightfully whimsical Victorian Acorn Tree brooch is a true testament to the beauty of nature. The branch is adorned with 1.70 carats of old cut diamonds, grain set , alongside...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
$1,328Sale Price|20% Off
40 Ct Natural Jade Leaf Shape Brooch with Diamond in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Jade Leaf Brooch Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 14.59 Grams Primary Stone: Jade Primary Carat Weight: 40.0 Carat Primary Stone Color: Green Secondary Stone: Natural Diamo...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Antique French 2.84 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
$567Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Handmade Ruby Sapphire Diamond 925 Silver Openwork Leaf Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This refined 5 Carat Glass Filled Ruby, 3 Carat Sapphire and 4 Carat Diamond oxidised tree leaf Brooch Pendant is handcrafted in 925 Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
Estate 18K White Gold Jade Leaf Brooch with Diamond - VHK#524a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K White Gold Jade Leaf Brooch with Diamond - VHK#524a Item Details: Year: 1960s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12 grams Pin Measurements: Heig...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Leaf Shape Natural Jadeite and Diamond Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent brooch in a leaf shape featuring a translucent oval natural jadeite cabochon of bright emerald green colour, decorated with pear shape, marquise and brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Garnet Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Leaf Frog Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.10x9.70x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "117 Brown Diamonds 0.37 CT 47 White Diamonds 0.50 CT 10 Fancy Diamonds 0.91 CT 124 RU/GG 4.44 CT 6 PE 2.46 CT (3.4-4.4MM...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Diamond 5 Leaf Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A remarkable example of Jean Schlumberger’s artistic vision, this Tiffany & Co. 5-Leaf Pin Brooch is exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, showcasing the designer’...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Maple Leaf 20.00cts Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Metal: 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamonds: 20.00 carats, Brilliant Round, VS clarity, F–G color Design: Maple leaf motif with pavé-set diamonds Size: 3" x 2.5" Weight: 53.7 gra...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Fern Leaf Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold/Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 5 leaf pin brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond 5 Leaf Schlumberger Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond 5 Leaf Schlumberger Brooch PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z147473 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Yellow Gold
Exotic Floral Leaf 25.30 Carat Total Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond & Emerald Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Brooch Is Back. The piece that creates the ultimate fashion statement! Finely crafted with the highest craftsmanship is this white gold 18k (750 hallmark) Brooch. Sleek design en...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Rose Gold 73.86ct Smoky Quartz & Diamond Leaf Motif Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch is a dramatic and luxurious statement piece, showcasing an impressive 73.86ct smoky quartz carved into an elegant leaf-inspired form.
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Gold Wishbone & Four Leaf Clover Brooch, Old European Cut Diamond
Located in Upland, CA
About This Pin: This stunning antique wishbone and clover brooch features an old European diamond set in the center, surrounded by a beautiful patina that transitions from a greenish...
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Gold Carved Quartz Citrine Diamond Sapphire Large Leaf Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (7) Natural Genuine Quartz On Mother Of Pearls in The Backs- Carved Leaf Shape - Prong Set - Gray - Range from 18x12.8mm to 20.2x14.9mm (approx.) (8) Genuine Cultured Pear...
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
Leaf-shaped brooch with lapis lazuli and brilliant-cut diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold leaf-shaped brooch with lapis lazuli and brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.40 ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: Dimensions of the brooch: 4.9 cm long by 2....
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950’s Platinum Baguette Marquise Diamond Paisley Leaf Brooch 7ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking platinum brooch dating to the 1950s, beautifully crafted in an elegant paisley silhouette with a leafy vine motif winding through its center. This sculptural piece is cha...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K Baguette Round Diamond Turquoise Leaf Brooch Pin Pendant 6.36cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunner of a brooch c. 1950’s hand done in 18K white gold set with approximately 4.68cttw in baguettes as well as 1.68cttw in round cut diamonds and all stones are an impressive G-...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Estate Vintage 14k Diamond Vine Leaf Brooch Pin 4.65cttw G-Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully handmade brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (18k wash for color) and set with collection quality diamonds. Total approximate diamond weight is 4.65cttw and all stones a...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Rope Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Rope Leaf Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 18.52 grams Diamonds: Approx. 4.00 CTW F-G VS round natural diamonds Dimensions: 4...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Jean Vitau 18KT Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch, Diamonds, Yellow Sapphire & Tsavorite
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
He was known for patenting the Gemlok setting ,a secure and snag proof way of setting diamonds and colored stones. This lovely double leaf brooch is meticulously set with .80 carats...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,169Sale Price|40% Off
Antique Cornflower Brooch Diamonds Gold Silver Petals Forest Nymph Vegetal leaf
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique flower brooch, circa 1870 Yellow gold, patinated silver, old cut diamonds brooch weight - 8 grams brooch measurements - 0.43 х 0.98 х 1.02 in / 11 х 25 х 26 mm
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise & Diamond Detailed Work Large Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Near Colorless Brilliant Fiery Diamonds - 3.2ctw (approx.) (28) Natural Genuine Turquoise - O...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Heirloom Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking 1950s Retro signed Ruby and Diamond Stylized Furled Leaf Runway Brooch with cinched center set with twenty-one round faceted Rubies and eight single-cut Diamonds; handmade 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy Natural Leopard Druzy Quartz Diamond Leaf Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique natural leopard Druzy quartz in a leaf shape set in a 18k yellow gold frame. This brooch has 3 round diamonds leading up the stem.
Diamond, Quartz, Druzy, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage French 18K Platinum Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch 13cttw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
French made brooch done in 18K yellow gold and platinum circa 1960’s set with approximately 8cttw in larger G-H color Vs1-2 clarity rounds diamonds as well as approximately 5cttw in ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat and Round cut Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 0.70 carat....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Leaf Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
This wonderful large vintage brooch is comprised of an elegant arrangement of glossy leaves rendered in bright 14 karat yellow gold highlighted by six sparkling round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Imperial Fabergé Rose Cut Diamonds & Nephrite Leaf 14K Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Imperial Russian Fabergé Nephrite & Diamond Brooch, c. 1890 An exceptional Imperial Russian jewel by Fabergé, preserved with its original fitted Fabergé presentation box.
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Leaf Brooch 18 Carat White Gold
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This design brooch we intent for everyday use as simply elegant. So you can pin many occasions. It looks not too much but it looks classic and precious. We use the top quality ruby w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier European Cut Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Design Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier European Cut Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Design Brooch Product Details Xupes Ref: J607 Brand: Cartier Model: Leaf Design Brooch Type: Brooch Serial Number: 5**...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Krementz & Co. 14K Four Leaf Clover, Old European Cut Diamond, Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Upland, CA
About This Brooch: A charming Krementz & Co. four leaf clover brooch, graced with a delicate matte enamel finish featuring soft, fine details.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s 18K Mystery-Set Sapphire Flower Brooch With Diamond Leaf and Stem
Located in Greenwich, CT
A stunning floral brooch in 18k yellow gold, the broad five-petal blossom face mystery-set with calibré-cut blue sapphires in a continuous invisible-set. As a result, there is no pro...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Highly Detailed Double Leaf Pin Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White w/ Pink Overtone Color - Top Quality & Luster - 5-6.4mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.