Dior Brooch in Gold-Plated Metal
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Brooch in gold-plated metal.
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CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold-Tone Turtle Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold-tone turtle brooch. Embossed CHR.
Category
20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior 18 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Diamonds Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2407290003 ■ Brand: Christian Dior ■ Product Name: Diamond Brooch ■ Reference Number: Not Applicable ■ Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold with a purity of 750 and 12 Di...
Category
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Toned Saber Sword Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold toned brooch featuring a saber sword with tassel detail.
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Dior Golden Metal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Gold metal brooch. Additional information: Dimensions: 7 W x 3.3 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR134
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold-Tone Ladybug Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold-tone ladybug pin brooch. Embossed CHR.
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Ribbon Bow Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage 3-dimensional gold tone textured ribbon bow brooch.
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Dior Gold & Amethyst Crystal Plume Brooch 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Amethyst Brooch. Featuring a plume design set with a teardrop amethyst crystal and pave set clear chaton crystals. 5cms. In very good vintage condition. Signed. A supe...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Dior Brooch in Gold Metal and Rhinestones, 1962
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Brooch in gold metal and rhinestones.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Brooches
1980s Christian Dior Gold Plated Enamel Leaf Crystal Brooch
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1980s Christian Dior Gold Plated Enamel Leaf Crystal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This 1980s Christian Dior Enamel Leaf Brooch, yellow gold-plated brooch is an exquisite piece featuring a sophisticated, stylish large leaf design, adorned with crystals, a signatu...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated & Enamelled Lizard Brooch 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful Vintage Dior Lizard Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal and set with crystals and enamelling.
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Brooch, 1967
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
Gold tone metal hardware. Marked CHR. DIOR © 19 67 GERMANY.
Category
20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo CD Long Bar Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Handbag Pin Brooch – Gold-Tone, CD Logo – 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Christian Dior Vintage Handbag Pin Brooch – Gold-Tone, CD Monogram – 1980s A charming and rare Christian Dior vintage pin in the shape of a miniature luxury handbag.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
Gold
Dior Flower Brooch in Gold-Plated Metal with Colored Rhinestones
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Impressive brooch in gold-plated metal representing a bunch of flowers ornamented with colored rhinestones.
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Diamond Yellow Gold Enamel Balloon Jules Verne Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
This exquisite Christian Dior Jules Verne brooch, crafted from 18k yellow gold, features intricate enamel detailing and dazzling diamonds.
Category
2010s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s Christian Dior Knotted Gold Rope and Crystal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
1970s Christian Dior brooch almost certainly manufactured by Henkel & Grosse who have a long association with jewellery making for Dior.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brooches
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage bow gold crystal designer runway brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Textured Gold Tone Frog Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage rare textured gold tone 3-dimensional frog brooch.
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Brush Moon Crescent Sparkling Star Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Brush Moon Crescent Sparkling Shining Star Crystals Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Gripoix Ruby Emerald Sapphire Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Navy Blue Cabochon Shining Crystals Openwork Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Gold White Pearl Crystals Large Magnolia Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Blossom Flourish Flower Magnolia White Circle Round Pearl Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition and very new. 100% Genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Gold Glow Interlocked Letters Logo Monogram Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Classic Iconic Glow Logo Monogram interlocked Letters Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Gold Vivid Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Large Textured Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Gold Crystals Palm Mushroom Layer Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Double Layer Palm Leaf Mushroom Crystals Exquisite Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Gold Logo Monogram Openwork Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Relief Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Crystals Black Enamel Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Black Enamel Crystals Feather Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Filigree Bow Crystals Gold Butterfly Elegant Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Knot Bow Ribbon Insignia Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Glow Logo Monogram Floppy Bow insignia Ribbon Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Ruby Sapphire Emerald Crystals Leaf Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Crystals Sapphire Ruby Emerald Blue Navy Red Green Shining Sparking Crystals Openwork Wavy Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good con...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Gold Crystals Feather Vivid Leaf Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Vivid Openwork Feather Leaf Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Amethyst Trio Octagon Rectangle Long Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio Amethyst Purple Octagon Rectangle Crystals Long Bar Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Gold Emerald Sapphire Leaf Salad Flower Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970 Frosted Pink Green Blue Navy Yellow Purple Grey 6 Multicolour Leaf Salad Flower Crystals Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cabochon Massive Shield Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Massive Huge Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Blue Cabochon Enamel Dots Shield Dome Round Circle Sunflower Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellen...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold plated enamel crystals designer runway brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold plated enamel crystals designer runway brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals and enamel • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minima...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed maltese cross gold crystals designer runway brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2.5” by 2” CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal sig...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Black Double Crystals Gold Oval Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Black Enamel Double Crystals Oval Openwork Door Knocker Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
1980s Christian Dior Gold Mughal Style Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This striking Christian Dior brooch was designed by the world-renowned fashion house circa late 1970s to early 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Christian Dior Perfume Bottle Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Gold-tone perfume bottle pin brooch featuring a front “Dune” design, a back pin and a back pitted plaque.
Category
1990s French Brooches
Christian Dior Vintage Large Openwork Marquise Circle Crystals Drop Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1950s Large Openwork Marquise Circle Crystals Drop Chunky Exquisite Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Pearl Trio Brooch 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Pearl Dior Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal and set with a trio of lovely simulated oval, half pearls.
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR BROOCH gold-plated metal and pink colored rhinestones , France
By Christian Dior
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Christian Dior (Made in France) gold plated metal Brooch with many pink rhinestones and a larg drop.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Gold Oval White Pearls Crystals Long Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio Oval White Pearls Crystals Long Bar Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents t...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Large Gold Crystals Ribbon Knot Bow Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Glow Gift Ribbon Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Leaf Shining Crystals White Pearls Long Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Long Bar Leaf Shining Crystals White Pearls Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior present...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Dior Brooch in Gold-Plated Metal with Two Big Rhinestones
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Brooch in gold-plated metal ornamented with two big rhinestones.
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Gold Double Layer Leaf Openwork Extra Long Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Vivid Double Layer Leaf Extra Long Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Gold Movable White Oval Pearl Crystals Badge Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Movable Dangle White Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Gold Emerald Ruby Green Brown Water Drop Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Jade Green Brown Ruby Red Cabochon Marquise Water Drop Patchwork Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Gold Ribbon Knot Bow Openwork Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Glow Knot Bow Ribbon Openwork Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Gold Vivid Wavy Leaf Crystals Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Vivid Wavy Leaf Crystals Statement Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Oval Mesh Openwork Crystals Long Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio 3 Oval Mesh Openwork Crystals Long Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Gold Crystals Peacock Bird Long Feather Tail Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Textured Vivid Bird Long Feather Tail Crystals Peacock Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 1970 Multicolour Floral Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage 1970 gold‑tone brooch featuring multicolour carved glass leaves accented with clear crystals.
Category
20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1972 Gold Vivid Textured Rose Curled Leaf Flower Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1972 3D Unisex Vivid Textured Blossom Flourish Rose Curled Leaf Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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Dior Gold Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact dior gold brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Gold Plate and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 66 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a dior gold brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any dior gold brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Crystal version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a dior gold brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Dior Gold Brooch?
The price for a dior gold brooch starts at $165 and tops out at $23,100 with these brooches, on average, selling for $421.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like 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.
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