18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning flower brooch is made in 18k yellow gold and is full of sparkly diamonds.
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning flower brooch is made in 18k yellow gold and is full of sparkly diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French made 18k yellow gold flower brooch, adorned with approx. 0.55ctw Si/H diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage brooch is crafted in yellow gold and designed as a delicate four-petal flower, its softly contoured petals finished with a warm matte sheen.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$40,000
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Diamond & Gold Flower Brooch 1 center round cut diamond approximately 1.10 ct surrounded by 163 smaller round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An intricately sculpted 14K yellow gold flower brooch, signed RBRA © 63, dating to 1963.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Fancy Yellow Diamond & Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Fancy Yellow Diamond & Sapphire Flower Brooch A brooch featuring a GIA certified fancy yellow diamond surrounded by sapphires designing a flower motif.
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$12,000
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Flower Brooch, A flower motif brooch featuring approximately 4.67 carats of round cut pave diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold & silver.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Estate 18K Yellow Gold 27.00cts Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Behold the resplendent beauty of the Estate Diamond Rose Brooch, a true masterpiece that melds nature's grace with the brilliance of diamonds. Crafted in the finest 18K yellow gold, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and authentic Van Cleef & Arpels diamond flower brooch is a refined expression of the maison’s timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,172Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic Flower & Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ceramic Flower & Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this pendant brooch features two sculpted ceramic flowers in contrasting black and white, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Spritzer & Furhmann 1960s Yellow Gold Diamond Rose Flower Brooch
By Spritzer & Fuhrmann
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1960s 18k yellow gold brooch, designed by Spritzer + Furhmann, adorned with approx. 0.74ctw G/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
White and Yellow Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous brooch with 2.25 ct. of good quality white and yellow diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k yellow and white gold. This brooch has a classy floral design and is very well made.
Yellow Diamond, 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
Diamond and Ruby "Flower" Brooch Set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior One-off "Flower" Brooch set in Yellow Gold with: - 26 Diamonds with 0,31 ct (G-VVS); - 43 Rubies with 0,72 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Lugano 11.10 carat diamond yellow sapphire 18k yellow gold enamel flower brooch
By Lugano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Lugano flower brooch is a bold and luxurious expression of modern high jewelry design, showcasing a radiant arrangement of 36 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond and Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Sapphire Flower Brooch This sculptural mid-century brooch is crafted in 14K yellow and white gold and features a bold abstract floral form.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 19.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .15ct, total weight Cut: Round Color: G Clarity: VS Pin Measurements: S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz & 4.73ctw Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An impressive statement piece, this 18k yellow gold flower brooch is centered by a vivid blue topaz framed by approximately 4.73 carats total weight of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jadeite Yellow Briolette Diamond Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This brooch is a luxurious amalgamation of nature-inspired elements and opulent materials. Crafted in 18-karat white and yellow gold, it features six pieces of jade, combining to a ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: grams Hallmarks: “JW” “750” “FRANCE” “18K” Diamond Details: 2.00ct total weight, E-F Color, VS Clarity, R...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Pink Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Tulip Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A Fancy Yellow, Pink, and White Diamond Tulip Floral Branch Brooch, crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, beautifully captures the delicate charm of blooming flowers.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Flower Brooch 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Broomall, PA
A trio of flowers is brought to life through intricate 14K Yellow Gold metalwork, anchored by a 0.50 carat Diamond center stone and complemented by Ruby accents with a total weight o...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18kt White and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with 0.90ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with 0.90ct Diamonds Beautiful and elegant flower bicolour golden brooch with diamonds The most beautiful flowers you can give to your love.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Large Flower Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Started in the 1940's Sabbadini of Italy is known throughout the world for their artisinal excellence and creative design. This 18 karat yellow gold flower brooch is set with 0.95 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute brooch featuring a round cut blue sapphire weighing 0.90 carats along with 0.75 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 14k yellow gold and light weight, it is easy to...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Flower Bouquet Ribbon Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage 1950s prominent statement piece perfect for the unique flower brooch collector! This is inspired by a ribbon and flower bouquet with exquisite shapes and a polished finis...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a captivating Estate Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Diamond Flower Bud Brooch, a true embodiment of vintage elegance and exquisite craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Citrine & Peridot Flower Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 53.2 grams Gemstone: Peridot 12cttw, Citrine 90cttw, Diamond 0.50 cttw Dimensions: 82.9 mm x 73.40 mm This opulent brooch crafted in 14k yellow gol...
Citrine, Peridot, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue, Pink and Yellow Sapphire Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires of many colors glimmer as jeweled flowers for this brooch. Sprouting from two slender platinum leaves ornamented with brilliant cut diamonds and gold accents, shades of yel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A romantic floral bouquet motif gives this vintage 18k yellow gold brooch a richly dimensional and feminine presence.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.9 grams Natural Sapphires, Unheated. Old Mine Cut Diamonds, G-H Color, VS Clarity. Pin Measurements: Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Flower Brooch Pin Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 18.52 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.50 CTW G-H VS-SI round natural diamonds Dimens...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$38,720Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise, Diamond Flower Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning David Webb turquoise and diamond brooch crafted in a shape of an exotic flower. Double stem pin. Can also be worn as a pendant. Diamonds: F-G color, vs1-VS2 calr...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A 1980's stylized flower brooch/pendant in 18 K gold. The brooch is set with Emeralds weighing 1.23 ct and brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.42 ct. Every woman will be mesmirezed w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 5.00 carat ruby and diamond 14k yellow gold flower brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in warm 14k yellow gold during the 1940s, the brooch reflects the bold, sculptural aesthetic of the Retro era, with a substantial presence and intricate detailing.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
18K Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Sapphires and Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.4 grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1.25 inches Condition: Excellent Era: Vintage
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A flower brooch featuring 1.50 carats of round cut blue sapphires set as petals and 1.85 carats of round cut diamonds set on the stem, pistil and accenting leaves.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$21,712Sale Price|34% Off
8.36 Carat Diamonds, White and Yellow Gold, Tahity Pearl, Flower Brooch
Located in BARI, IT
This is a wonderful flower brooch, made in white gold with diamonds (8.36 carats) set all over the jewel.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Mid Century Diamond Emerald Palm Flower Tree Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Broomall, PA
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 0.9ct Diamond and 0.9ct Emerald Palm Flower Brooch A striking Cartier brooch crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and designed in an elegant palm-flower motif.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Italian Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accenting the piece are full-cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. Attention to detail is strong in this piece, seen in the enamel painting on the pedals and the gold work and enameli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.49ctw Diamond Textured Layered Flower Enhancer Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.29ctw (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - P...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl & Pave Diamond Double Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Pave Diamond Double Flower Brooch 2 overlapping flowers. 18k gold set with pave diamonds and a center south sea pearl Pearl Measurements: 15.3mm & 15.9mm Diamonds total w...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Coral and Diamond Flower Shape Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded Antique Brooch 1920 Coral Brooch Material 14K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamonds Brooch weight 28.7gr Condition New, never worn Retail Price $4900
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch 1950 Flower in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds articulated
Located in Paris, FR
Antique brooch around 1950 Exceptional Articulated flower in 18 kt yellow gold representing a rose.
Diamond, 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.