Elegant Oval Brooch with French & Mixed-Cut Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The central bar is set with French-cut diamonds, while the surrounding frame showcases mixed-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage White Diamond Rose Cut French Bird Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French bird with good quality white diamond rose cut rounds.
White Diamond
1950s French 7.5 Carats Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
This splendid antique brooch features a flower and branch entirely set with round brilliant cut diamonds as well as lines of baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Snowflake diamond brooch in 18k gold, brilliant cut diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Snowflake diamond brooch in 18 karats gold. Brooch featuring a snowflake centered with a 0.05 carat brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco French diamond butterfly brooches
Located in New York, NY
France. Each brooch is pavé-set with diamonds and formed with outspread wings, the surfaces articulated with a mix of round and rose-cut stones that create texture and brilliance ac...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,622
W 0.46 in D 0.46 in L 1.74 in
Wonderful French antique bar brooch - Victorian - rose cut diamonds & sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
On top of that, the whole bar is set with these lovely diamonds. A French eagle head is struck in the pin of the brooch, telling us that a part of this marvellous brooch was made ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A French 18K Gold & Silver Heart Brooch Citrine & Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in London, GB
H. approximately 17 mm · 4.1 grams 18k gold, silver, citrine cabochon, rose-cut diamonds French work, second half of the 19th century An enchanting example of Victorian sentimentali...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique French Rose Gold Silver and Ol Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as oval plaque, set with fold European-cut diamond. Lenght: 6cm
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
French Victorian Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
The original early Victorian brooch originated in France circa 1870-80. It is made with silver applied on gold, like many pieces from that period.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Platinum Round Cut Diamond 17.00cttw Vintage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage brooch designed in the elegant shape of a flower, crafted in platinum and encrusted with approximately 17.00 carats of sparkling diamonds. The bloom is composed of...
Diamond, Platinum
French 1900s Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Charming antique rose gold brooch, it is round and decorated with a pattern composed of iris flowers and leaves moved, the heart of each flower is set with a small rose-cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1960s Retro Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This yellow gold brooch depicts a fern leaf adorned with a cultured pearl with a pearly white luster. The clasp is a pin with a s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique crescent brooch crafted in silver on 14K rose gold, studded with 65 rose cut natural diamonds totaling approximately 2.60 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
French Fabulous Diamond Double Clip Brooch, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
A stunning French diamond double clip brooch c.1935, the matching pair of clips have an asymmetric three-dimensional form and are set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds in ...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,244
H 0.89 in W 1.36 in D 0.48 in
Victorian French old miner cut diamond ribbon brooch in Silver & solid 18K gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce you to this French mid 19th century beauty. This bow shaped brooch is set with antique old mine cut diamonds as well as with rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique French Old Mine Cut Diamond Shell 18k Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique french 18k gold shell brooch centered with 1 large natural white south sea pearl size 8mm diameter flanked with old mine cut diamonds and colorful enamel hall marked with 19t...
$12,011
W 3.71 in D 0.17 in L 0.37 in
French Art Deco 1920s Platinum 2.88tgw Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco, sapphire, diamond, and platinum brooch, comprising eight calibre step cut blue sapphires, one large old European cut diamond, and fifty-six smaller old European and sing...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French Art Deco Rose-Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Bar Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco rose-cut diamond bar brooch set with five natural pearls, in 18k gold and platinum.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold & Silver 1.4ctw Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising seventy-eight old cut diamonds, and ten rose cut diamonds, in silver and 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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. Designed as two flowers set "en tremblant" in the centers with 2 round diamonds weighing approximately 5.50 ...
White Diamond, Platinum
French 18k Gold Platinum Diamond 'En Tremblant' Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French 18k Gold Platinum Diamond 'En Tremblant' Brooch This extraordinary circa 1970s French brooch features a flower design with moveable petals that will close into a bud or open ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s French 18 Karat White Gold Spiral Diamonds Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic vintage jewel - French work from the 1970s. Our opinion: This vintage white gold diamond brooch can be worn at different angles depending on the look you wish to give it.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.70 Carat Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine yellow gold diamond emerald brooch. Emerald Quality Cut Square/Rectangular/Cabochon Content 1.70 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$21,305
W 1.03 in L 1.78 in
Oak Diamond Brooch Mid-Victorian Gold Silver Old Mined Cut Diamonds Gift wedding
Located in Berlin, DE
A mid-Victorian diamond oak leaf brooch, circa 1860s. Set in yellow gold and silver, length 45 mm Designed as a cluster of two oak leaves, of graduated size and pave set with old cu...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$6,750
W 0.25 in D 0.2 in L 2.28 in
Extreme Art Deco Diamond and French Cut Onyx Brooch, circa 1920s in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Extreme Art Deco Diamond and French Cut Onyx Brooch c.1920's in Platinum One Old European Cut Diamond weighing .30 carats approximately Two Old European Cut Diamonds weighing .20 car...
White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, Platinum
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
A vintage jewel, this antique brooch features a slender motif of flat gold wires stylizing a knot and adorned at its center with a set of antique-cut diamonds held in place with claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.27 in L 2.75 in
French GIA Certified No Oil Colombian Emerald Platinum Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Set with baguette cut diamonds, old European cut diamonds, French-cut diamonds and marquise cut diamonds Approximate Weight: 17.6 grams 73 Diamonds ~ 8.00 carats in F-G color VS-SI...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,750
H 1.6 in W 0.45 in
Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.6ctw GIA Sapphire French Cut Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Sapphires - 1 Marquise Cut & 2 Rectangular Step Cut- Milgrain Bezel Set - Deep Blue Color - Cambodia - NO HEAT - 1.40ct (marquise) - 1.20ctw (re...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$24,000
W 2.17 in L 1.38 in
1900 Platinum and Old Mine Cut Diamond brooch with approximately 6c diamonds
Located in London, GB
This striking brooch dates back to 1900's and was made in France.
Diamond, Platinum
Set of Two Diamond Sapphire Ruby Flower Brooches, France
Located in New York, NY
A pair of two elegant brooches featuring mystery-set sapphires, rubies and round and baguette diamonds. Metal is platinum & 18k yellow gold, total gross weight is 67.66 gr. Sapp...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Wiese Spirit French Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work of the 1900s, brooch Art Nouveau. Our opinion: Dull gold work is characteristic of this artistic style which lasted only about 20 years.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,990
H 0.13 in W 0.12 in L 1.76 in
Art Deco Tiffany & Co 18k Gold and Plat Emerald & French Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This art deco brooch by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum and features a refined bar design set with vibrant emeralds and sparkling French cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco 6.00 carat aquamarine diamond platinum brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite French Art Deco aquamarine and diamond brooch is a beautifully elegant 1920’s jewel, designed with graceful color, delicate sparkle, and refined period craftsmanship.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Guilloche Enamel Portrait Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Two rose cut diamonds adorn the angelic image of her dressed in finery.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$6,332
W 1.97 in L 1.19 in
Victorian Deer Brooch, Circa 1850, Rose Cut Diamonds and Sapphire Eyes in Silver
Located in Firenze, FI
Rare and collectible Victorian deer brooch dating to about 1850, crafted in a refined combination of silver and 14K gold. The piece is set with 29 rose-cut diamonds totaling approxi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
18K Gold French Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Medallist Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold French Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Medallist Brooch Approximate Dimensions: 2.5 cm (Length) 2.7 cm (Width) 9.7 grams in weight.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Double Clip Brooch Pin, French, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of double clips created in France in the 1930s. Unusual and French chic, the pair is a great addition to your jewelry collection. Made of platinum (tested) and 18 karat (teste...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon with Bow Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
The brooch contains 56 natural antique Old Mine Cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 14k White Gold Brooch with 12 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds & 12 Sapphires
Located in Berlin, BE
This beautiful antique brooch, crafted in 14k white gold, showcases a classic elegance that transcends time. Set with a stunning array of 12 brilliant-cut diamonds and 12 brilliant-c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 TCW Diamond 18K White Gold Dove Brooch, France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Rare estate VCA diamond 18K white gold dove brooch 61 round brilliant cut F-G, VS diamonds, approximately 2 TCW 18K white gold Marks: VCA, 750, French assay mark, numbered Condition...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French Rose Cut Diamond Belt Buckle
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique belt buckle crafted in France around the turn of the 20th century. This 22ct yellow gold art nouveau piece showcases a intertwining, twisted design which foll...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Briolette Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Briolette Diamond Bow Brooch A Victorian bow brooch set with round cut diamonds and square cut rubies, adorned with three dangling briolette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$9,529
W 1.04 in L 1.14 in
French Antique Sapphire Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A French antique sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, with a graduating row of cushion-cut sapphires, spaced with tiny rose-cut diamonds either side, with a row of old mine-cut diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
French Art Nouveau Natural Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Made of satin-finished gold, this lovely antique brooch is set with a brilliant-cut diamond in the center, with 4x3 natural pearls at the four cardinal points, in a decoration made o...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14k Gold Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Berlin, BE
Art Deco Brooch in 14k Yellow and White Gold Set with old-cut diamonds and a pearl, featuring a beautiful period design. Crafted in 14k yellow and white gold, with a total weight of ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$795
W 0.95 in L 1.42 in
Antique 14 Karat French Painted Enamel Diamond Portrait Brooch Pin or Pendant
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 14 Karat French Painted Enamel Natural Diamond Portrait Brooch/ Pendant Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 7.36 grams Diamonds: 4 single cut natural diamonds, approx. .12 CTW G...
Diamond, Enamel
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
7.20 Ct. Vintage Platinum Old European, Baguette & Fancy Cut Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive estate vintage diamond pin brooch, expertly crafted in platinum and showcasing a sophisticated composition of historic diamond cuts. At the center is a finely proporti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Snowflake Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Delightful antique brooch, it forms a flake set in the center with an antique brilliant-cut diamond and rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
$25,329
H 1.7 in W 1.44 in D 0.46 in
Cartier 18k Gold and Diamond Bird Brooch, Circa 1960-1970, France
By Cartier
Located in QUIMPER, FR
The finely chiselled plumage is rendered in textured yellow gold, enhanced with white gold elements set with brilliant-cut diamonds forming the wing and punctuating the composition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$28,950
H 2.8 in W 1.9 in
French Vintage Yellow Gold Platinum 13ctw Fiery Diamond Large Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 176 Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fiery Brilliant White Diamonds - Mostly VVS-VS with a few SI-I Clarity - 13ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Y...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$21,200Sale Price|20% Off
4.70 Ct. Estate Vintage Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Milgrain Pin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant estate vintage diamond pin brooch, finely handcrafted in platinum and showcasing classic early 20th-century diamond workmanship. At the center of the design is a beautifu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
19th Century French Natural Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Numbered 539. Authentic antique brooch - French work of the second half of the 19th century.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
French 1925s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Barrette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Barrette brooch, it is formed of an oval pattern composed of rose- cut diamonds and of synthesis calibrated sapphires on openwork geometrical pattern.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
French 1950s Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Retro Clip Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Feminine antique brooch, it represents a flower with slightly bent petals whose heart is an antique cushion-cut diamond and the pistils are small round synthetic rubies bezel set.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XX century Dimensions: 2.90 x 2.80 cm Carats: 4,50 total cts Weight: 5,75 gr This brooch dating back to the beginning of the 20th century stands out for the presence of bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co France Diamond Plique A Jour Glass Cherries Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
With Approx 130x Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 1.00ctw Green and Red sculpted Plique A Jour glass by Tiffany & Company from France.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
French Griffin Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Middleton, WI
It is done in all 18 karat gold and holds a silver set 2 mm rose cut diamond in it's talons. This piece bears the French assay marks of the eagles head and the owl.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
7.50 Carat Mixed Cut Diamond Spray Pin Brooch
Located in QLD , AU
This glistening beauty features between 7.50 - 8.50cts of mixed cut diamonds - round, French, carre & baguettes.
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Stunning French Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
French, around 1920. Art Déco typical design. Set with 53 old- cut and rose-cut diamonds with an overall weight of ca. 2.65 carat. Mounted in platinum. Hallmarked with the eagle’s he...
Diamond, Platinum
French Antique Old Mine Cushion Rose cut Diamond Lotus Brooch 18K Gold Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
French Antique Old Mine Rose cut Diamond Lotus Brooch 18K Gold Estate This beautiful floral spray brooch will make the most luxurious of gifts.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Double Heart Pendant-Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
From THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF FRED LEIGHTON. Designed as a pair of hearts beneath a crown motif, composed of two foil backed pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, framed and topped with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.6 in D 0.36 in L 1.14 in
1850's French 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Fleur-de-Lis Brooch
Located in QLD , AU
This 1850's original French Fleur-de-lis brooch is a true collectors piece - expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold it features a white gold ribbon across the center set with 5 old rose...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Cartier Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent One-Of-A-Kind Cartier Citrine and Diamond Brooch.
Citrine, Diamond
1880s Old Cut Diamonds Silver Sparkling Gold "Bow" Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
An antique bow-shaped brooch composed of gold, silver and old cut diamonds set in grains.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Brooch Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Retro brooch in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). set with 6 brilliant cut diamonds. about 0.03 ct each. Total weight of diamonds: 0.18 ct. length: 6 cm. width: 3.5 cm. Total ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Brooch Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Brooch in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). peacock pattern. set with 164 diamonds. brilliant cut. total weight diamonds: about 1.476 ct. peacock eye set with an emerald. cut ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Brooch Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Brooch depicting a key. set with 26 diamonds. in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). brilliant cut. with a total weight of about 0.39 ct. (each diamond weighing about 0.015 ct)....
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Brooch White Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Brooch flower in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). openwork pattern. in the center 4 brilliant diamonds of about 0.12 ct each. and on some petals and stems. a paving of 40 bril...
Diamond, White Gold
Brooch Rose Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Circular pattern brooch in rose gold 750 thousandths (18 carats) and platinum 950 thousandths. set with 9 diamonds. 8 set on platinum of about 0.11 ct each. and set with a central di...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Brooch White Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco brooch in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats) and platinum 950 thousandths. stacked in the center of a brilliant diamond of about 1.49 ct. supported by 4 baguette diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable
W 0.99 in D 0.16 in L 1.86 in
1970s French Diamond Green Plique à Jour Enamel Brooch Pendant
Located in Valenza, IT
Stunning Art Nouveau style Brooch(it may be worn as a pendant as well): almost 2 Carat Top Quality White Diamond(1.98, D-E, IF) combined with beautiful green plique à jour enamel, in...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Lorenz Bäumer 66 Carat Cushion Cut Rubellite Sapphires Diamonds Brooch
By Lorenz Baumer
Located in Paris, FR
This exceptional piece of jewelry is composed of a beautiful 66.40 cts Cushion Cut Rubellite associated to multicolor sapphires, citrines, quartz, amethysts, pink tourmalines and dia...
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, Pin...
Victorian French 12.20 Carat Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 Karat Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and silver, tested Hallmarks: French assay Gems: 2 cushion old mine cut diamond totalling approx 1.40 Ct (G-VVS/VS) – 57 old mine cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.25 in D 0.375 in L 1.7 in
Antique Cameo 18k yellow gold diamonds sardonyx brooch / pendant France, 1838
Located in Miami, FL
Antique hand carved Cameo on oval sardonyx plate brooch / pendant with 18k yellow gold frame surrounded by 3 from four sides old rose cut antique diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Car Carriage Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies, circa 1900
Located in Munich, DE
Detailed car carriage model ( e.g. Daimler or Aaglander) in silver on 18 KT yellow gold with rose cut diamonds and rubies cabochons. It has a french eagle head hallmark.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Dangle 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
One hundred rose cut diamonds on foil are dispersed over this silver Victorian jewel with an 18K red gold back, which is wearable as a pendant as well as a brooch thanks to skilful c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.11 in W 2.76 in
Colored Stones Natural Pearls Rose Cut Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Crown Brooch
Located in SEVILLA, ES
Magnificent 18 karats yellow gold crown brooch with two rubies, two emeralds, two saphires and sixty rose cut diamonds that have 0.55 carats estimated. Natural fine pearls give a spe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fleur-de-Lis Blue Enamel, Pearls and Old Cut Diamonds Brooch Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French 18k Yellow Gold French hallmarked Blue Enamel, pearls and Old European cut diamonds to create this beautiful creation Pin Brooch. 4 old cushion-cut diamonds approx...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Tank 9.2 Carat Diamonds Platinum Clip Retro Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Gorgeous diamonds platinum clip brooch. France. Retro or tank style.Circa 1940.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Large Brooch
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Transport yourself to the grandeur of French craftsmanship with our Antique French 18K Gold Multi-Gemstone Brooch. This exquisite piece features approximately 12 big citrines, 13 sap...
Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 1.97 in D 0.99 in L 1.97 in
Édéenne White Diamond Brooch Transformable into an Illusion of a Blue Diamond
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
Handcrafted in Paris in the Maison Édéenne High Jewelry workshop, this brooch represents a planet made in 18K white gold, set with rose-cut white diamonds totalling 4.39 carats and i...
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Retro Diamond Leaf 18K Gold Brooch circa 1945
By Boucheron
Located in Goettingen, DE
The center is adorned with a line of 27 brilliant cut diamonds set in white gold. The brooch with safety catch guarantees a secure hold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fred Brooch Panthère Yellow GoldDiamond
By Fred
Located in PARIS, FR
Panther brooch signed by Fred. in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). 4 diamonds of about 0.010 ct each. about G-VS; 2 diamonds of about 0.015 ct each. 2 emeralds of about 0.15 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 2.37 in L 3.08 in
Boucheron Paris Vintage 1940s Diamond & Lapis Lazuli Gold Feather Flower Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The glamorous vintage brooch at hand takes us back to the 1940s, and to Paris. Unlike other capitals of Europe, Paris had not stopped its jewellery production even in times of war. I...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Boucheron Starlight Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron. Vintage 18K gold and platinum star brooch. Made of brushed and engraved gold triangles and lines set with round modern brillant and 8/8 cut diamonds. Gorgeous creation...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
W 1 in Dm 1.46 in L 2.25 in
Mellerio Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond and Gem Movable Tremblan Flower Clip Brooch
By Mellerio
Located in London, GB
An exquisite brooch made by esteemed French jeweller Mellerio, a high-end jewellery brand with a rich history.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This very beautiful Edwardian lizard pin is attributed to Maison Plisson & Hartz, a partnership which existed from 1889 to 1904 in Paris. The body is set with diamonds and a bright ...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Belle Époque Rose Cut Diamond Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in Essex, GB
An immensely impressive pin by Cartier. The flights and tip are set with a total 82 rose cut diamonds, the quality of which being what you would expect from perhaps the most importan...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Brooch, "Jockey" Plisson & Harz, Paris, 1920
By Plisson et Hartz
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) Platinum Brooch, "Jockey" 43 diamonds weight: 0.80ct Si?Wesselton (H) Weight: 10.35 grams Atributte:Plison & Harz, Paris ca 1920
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable
78° Brooch - Snowflake branch -Capucine H
Located in SURESNES, FR
This brooch is called 78°Nord, after the latitude of Longyearbyen, the village where Capucine stayed during her trip to Svalbard in 2019, when she was studying the glaciers of the No...
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18k, Gold/Enemal, Mauboussin Water Lily Brooch from, 1968
By Mauboussin
Located in Heerlen, NL
An 18K. yellow gold brooch with white and green enamel, signed: Bonebakker and provided with French hallmarks which refer to the maker: Mauboussin A brilliant cut diamond of 0.12 ct ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Belle Époque Rose Cut Diamond Jabot Pin, circa 1910
By Cartier
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An immensely impressive pin by Cartier. The flights and tip are set with a total 82 rose cut diamonds, the quality of which being what you would expect from perhaps the most importan...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
W 1.97 in L 0.63 in
7.00 Carat Old Miner, French Cut & Square Emerald Art Deco Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco brooch combining the breadth of Old Miner, French Cut, Square Cut, and Emerald Cut white diamonds that culminate into the center of the brooch.
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Unavailable
H 0.5 in Dm 1.75 in
An Art Deco 18K White Gold, Ruby & Plique-à-jour Enamel Brooch! Circa 1900
Located in Pasadena, CA
An Art Deco 18K White Gold, Ruby & Plique-à-jour Enamel Brooch! Circa 1920 Mid 20th century. Designed as a sculpted blue plique-Ã -jour and 18K white gold (tested) flower, central c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
H 2.13 in W 1.46 in
Boucles D’oreilles Et Broche En or 18 Carats, Émail Et Diamants, Napoléon III
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Magnifique parure en or 18 carats constituée d’une superbe paire de boucles d’oreilles et d’une ravissante broche. Chaque pièce est ornée au centre d’un motif ovale recouvert d’un ém...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.48 in L 2.09 in
Antique Victorian Table Cut Diamond and Coral Arrow Brooch, Cupids Arrow Brooch
Located in Rottedam, NL
The arrow is set with a gorgeous mix of table cut and rose cut diamonds which are all preserved in their initial state without replacements.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, Important Diamond Necklace/Bracelet/Brooch Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, IMPORTANT 18ct GOLD DIAMOND NECKLACE/BRACELET/BROOCH SET. The diamond-set necklace can be divided into 3 separate parts to be worn as bracelets, or a shorter neck...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chaumet Yellow Gold Malachite and Diamond Earrings and Brooch
By Chaumet
Located in SEVILLA, ES
Set of brooch and earrings from the French maison Chaumet in yellow gold with malachite and diamonds (1.20 cts). Made in the 1960s. The earrings currently clip on and have a diamete...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 28mm diameter hand winding gold and diamond ladies brooch watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with ligh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
French Silver-Topped Gold and Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
This extraordinary French silver-topped gold pendant brooch is designed with floral motifs, all set with diamonds. Wear this exceptional ornament period-style on a velvet ribbon as...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Old Mine Cut Platinum Brooch
Located in Istanbul, TR
A perfect designed old mine cut Platinum Brooch . Approx. total 11-12 Carat Perfect Colored G-H Diamonds with VS clarity , center Diamond is 1.35 carats . 55mm widht x 34mm height.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Turtle with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold circa 1960 Brooches
By Cartier
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Its shell jewelled with brilliant-cut diamonds and its eyes with blue cabochon sapphires, signed Cartier Paris and numbered, French assay marks
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
French Victorian ruby, pearl, and rose-cut diamond gold and silver bar brooch circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS ITEM:P-DJ121i Scroll down for specific details.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
French Antique Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Attributed to Eugene Fontenay, the exquisite miniature painting of a classical country scene depicting a maiden reclining against a vessel from which water flows freely while a pair ...
French Old Cut Diamond Aeronautic Turbogas Bracelet & Brooch, ca. 1940s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A transformable old cut diamond turbogas bracelet & brooch, ca. 1940s .
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Platinum Old European Cut Diamond French Cut Emerald Filigree Brooch
Located in Addison, TX
Description: This excellent victorian filigree brooch with a symmetrical design pattern featuring an emerald swirl on both sides of the diamond centers. Total carat weight tis 1.20 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
French Victorian Shell Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Lizard Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed with a cupped and scalloped shell Pastel pink in color with strongly iridescent mother-of-pearl Centering a stylized gold lizard accented by rose cut diamonds - ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French Art Deco 4.50 Ctw. Mixed Cut Diamond & Platinum Geometric Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco era 4.50 Ctw. Diamond Geometric Brooch composed of platinum and 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Puppy Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Incredibly rendered brooch is designed as a bowed basket with three puppies Center dog features a rose cut diamond on collar, bezel set in oxidized silver Completed by pin stem and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond White Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in London, GB
Circa: Art Deco Weight: 24gr Metal: Pin : 18kt White Gold - Plaque : Platinum Condition: Very Good Stones: 1 Diamond • Carat Weight: 1.5ct approximately • Cut: Old Mine • Colour:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Platinum and diamond elongated bar brooch from the Art Deco period.
Diamond, Platinum
French Diamond Ruby and Gold Fan Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold whymsical fan brooch with a ribbed fabric set with six carré cut rubies and four brilliant cut diamonds, French, circa 1960.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
French Becker Art Nouveau Rose-Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Superb brooch, Art Nouveau style, it represents a branch of mistletoe, the leaves of which are set with rose- cut diamonds, under which is a young woman, her hair loose and tied by a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,562
W 1.5 in L 17 in
5 Strand Pearl, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Jasper Beaded Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing this magnificent five strand statement necklace, a true masterpiece of artistry and elegance. This stunning piece combines the beauty of pearls, turquoise, lapis lazuli, ...
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
Raymond C. Yard Platinum Hanging GIA Heart Diamond Drop Dangling Earrings
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
The Raymond Yard diamond drop earrings are an exquisite masterpiece crafted from the finest materials. Made of platinum, the earrings are adorned with a combination of round, baguett...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston, Platinum and Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Platinum And Diamond Pendant Earrings By Harry Winston. Set With Two Pear-Shaped Diamonds 5.56ct, D- VS2 GIA # XXXXXX ) 5.05ct, D-VS2 (GIA # XXXXXX) Suspended By Clusters Of 12 Pe...
Diamond, Platinum
$246,811
W 0.75 in L 7.01 in
Cartier French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet, 18.70 Carats, Circa 1929
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A French, Art Deco, Cartier strap bracelet, comprising three, rectangular, flexible, openwork, pavé set diamond panels, each centre has a trap-cut diamond, in a claw setting, flanked...
Diamond, Platinum
Magnificent Edwardian Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Edwardian Platinum Diamond Necklace Details: Material: Platinum Diamonds: approx. 15 carats old-mine cut diamonds. Diamond quality: HIJ VIS 2SI Pearl: certified natura...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Bead Tassle Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Art Deco triple-strand tassel necklace by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and 18K white gold, embodies timeless luxury and elegance. Featuring a captivating arr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Child & Child Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Pendant brooch by Child & Child. A pendant/brooch in three detachable sections, the uppermost composed of an elongated octagon with inward bowed sides set with one central diamond in...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 74.45 carat Old European Cut Diamond Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 3 GIA certified Old European cut center Diamonds; The center one weighing 5.12 carats, O-P color, VS2 clarity, GIA #5161893343. One side weighing 3.71...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond bird brooch, gold and silver
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique brooch end 19th, begin 20th century made of yellow gold 18n Karat and Silver. Gold and silver brooch featuring a swallow with spread wings paved with old-cut (for a total o...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Art Deco
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stunning, Rare Platinum Ruby and Diamond Bracelet. Set with 14.60 carats total weight Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Bracelet in Platinum. Art Deco. There are 45 rubies weighing ap...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary earrings crafted approximately in early to mid 20th century in Art Deco style. 950/0 platinum, circa 2.5 carats sapphires with intense color – medium to dark blue – mat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Colombia Emerald Diamond Bracelet, SSEF
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco bracelet of sophisticated aesthetic is crafted platinum and set with emerald and diamond. There are 414 round-cut diamonds, 8 oval-cut diamonds, 38 baguette di...
Emerald, Platinum
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.