Art Nouveau Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring 14K yellow gold, enamel face design with diamond detail. Total weight is 2.6 grams. Measurements: total length is 3", the face is L11/16" x W3/8".
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Jade and Diamond Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Edwardian Jade and Diamond Hat Pin. The head is gold set with rose diamonds and capped with a jade cabochon.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Genuine Diamond Nose Pin in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Pin 14k Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Nose Ring Women Wedding Gift.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Spear Stick Pin Hat Pin in 18K White Gold, 0.50 Carat, Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and distinctive diamond spear stick pin hat pin by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.50ct Diamond Gold and Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k yellow gold and platinum pin. The pin is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 4.50ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond White Gold Hair Jewelry Pin
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous modern hair pin is crafted in 18k white gold and set with 84 G-H VS1-VS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 2.0 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Wishbone Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 10k gold and diamond wishbone stick pin. With a round brilliant cut diamond prong set in gold wishbone.
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Mahango Panthere Diamond Pin Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item No: 321141101 ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: MAHANGO Panthere Diamond Pin Brooch ■ Ref.: - ■ Material: Diamond, 750 K18 YG yellow gold ■ Weight: Approximately 4.2g ■ Size: A...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bees Diamond and Red Stone Gold Pins
Located in Geneva, CH
Stylized Bees Diamond baguette cut and Red Stone on yellow Gold Pins.
Diamond, Gold
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Gold and Diamond Snowflake Pin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Whimsical 14 kt. gold and diamond brooch. Brooch is amusingly formed as a delicate snowflake with sparkling white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 10k Gold Brooch / Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond Brooch / Pin Metal Type: 10K Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 13.27 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.80 Ct.
Diamond, 10k Gold
Diamond Lapel Pin in 14k Solid Gold for Men
Located in Chicago, IL
Department: Men Diamond Weight: 0.14 Cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Total Length: 2.3 Inches Approx Occasion: Father's Day 14k Gold Weight: 1.8 Grams Approx Country/Region of Manufact...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Nose Piercing 14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Nose Pin Body Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Piercing 14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Nose Pin Body Jewelry Gift.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Nose Piercing 14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Nose Pin Body Jewelry NS8
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Piercing 14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Nose Pin Body Jewelry NS8.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Diamond, Tourmaline and Crystal Quartz Vintage Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 10 round brilliant, baguette and marquise cut =.90cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Dimensions: pin is 37mm by 44.20mm Weight: 10 g...
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Nose Pin 14k Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Nose Ring Women Wedding Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Pin 14k Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Nose Ring Women Wedding Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co Sapphire and Diamond Gold Flower Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow gold flower pin by Tiffany & Co. The pin is set with round cut diamond and sapphire accents.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1800s Miniature Pearl Diamond Gold Portrait Pin Cushion
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This miniature portrait of a young lady centers this unique gold pin 'cushion' with 14 removable pins, each topped with a pearl.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold and Diamond Stick Pin #16374
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K White Gold and Diamond Stick Pin- This elegant pin features one round old mine cut diamond set in classic 10K white gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
11.30 Carat Directional Pin / Hair Pin 14 Karat Colors and Pride Statement
Located in New York, NY
Round & Square cuts. .30ct Diamonds I-color Vs-2 clarity. Clean Clarity & Transparent 18kt yellow gold 25.1 grams.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Septum 14k Solid Gold Ring Piercing Nose Pin in 16 gauge
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Septum 14k Solid Gold Nose Ring Septum Piercing Genuine Diamond Nose Pin Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Septum 14k Solid Gold Ring Piercing Nose Pin in 16 gauge
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Septum 14k Solid Gold Nose Ring Septum Piercing Genuine Diamond Nose Pin Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire Heart and Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Blue Sapphire Heart and Diamond Vintage Brooch. Hand set with Blue Sapphires, weighing approx. 1.02tcw and Diamonds, approx. .28tcw Artistically Han...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, approx. 0.55tcw.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A charming mid-century 18K yellow gold dolphin brooch, beautifully sculpted with smooth, flowing contours that capture the playful movement of the creature. The fins and tail are pav...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow and White Gold Bird Pin
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical and exquisitely crafted vintage bird pin, beautifully fashioned in richly textured 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Meteorite with Diamond Tie Pin Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Meteorite with Diamond 0.07 carat Tie Pin set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 8.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin This elegant brooch features one round single cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold filigree.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Chalcedony and Diamond Grasshopper Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted in 18 Karat White Gold. Approx. size: 2.2” long. This pin is in excellent vintage condition and recently professionally cleaned and polished.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.95 Carat Diamond and 18K Gold Brooch Pin
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful, vintage inspired old cut European Diamond and 18K Gold brooch, with a matte dull gold finish....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow and White Gold Owl Pin
Located in New York, NY
A captivating blend of artistry and elegance, this exquisite owl pin is masterfully crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite vintage brooch is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a stunning interplay of rubies and diamonds. It showcases 24 vibrant rubies totaling approximately 3.00 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fern Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautifully textured 14 karat gold 'fern' style brooch pin set with diamonds. The tapered and textured fern is centrally set with a single semi modern brilliant cut diamond of G co...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch- This sparkling brooch features 66 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold. Approximate total diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Ammolite and Diamond Pave 14K Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A large natural ammolite brooch and pendant in 14K yellow gold, featuring a spectacular freeform iridescent ammolite cabochon bezel-set within a polished gold frame, accented by a di...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20 Point Natural Diamond Solitaire 14k Gold Wedding Nose Piercing Stud Ring Pin
Located in New York, NY
Wire Nose Ring Brilliant cut Diamond, extremely fine quality. A brand-new, unused, and unworn item Color: Whit Sparkling Shiny White F Color / VS1 Quality Body Area: Nose Post ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Handmade Gold Pin with Carved Lapis and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
1960's Elaborate Handmade Carved Lapis and Diamond Pin. Very Impressive Can be made into a Pendant. 18 Fulll cut Diamonds - Very - very impressive
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Edwardian Diamond, Platinum and 9 Carat Gold Pin
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous pin is modelled in 9 carat gold and has a simple and classic design.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful butterfly pin features an intricate pattern of pavé-set diamonds and cabochon sapphires, creating a stunning contrast against its white gold setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Pin #23706
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Pin Delicately crafted in two tones of gold, this diamond-accented filigree pin exudes timeless elegance and refined charm.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Duck Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 0.21 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold stick pin brooch in the form of a duck; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond pin brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting in the form of a horse.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold and Gold-Plated Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10k yellow gold & gold plating Diamond: three round brilliant cut diamonds = 0.06 carat weight Dimensions: pin measures 2 1/4-inch long and 1/4-inch...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Pin
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
It is crafted in 18K gold and set with diamonds totaling 0.24 carats.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Rose Gold and Diamond Safety Pin Pendant Necklace
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Piaget 18k Rose Gold Safety Pin Pendant Necklace, the pendant portion measures 1 1/4 inch in length and is set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .15 Carat, suspen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful intense pink natural orient pearl mounted as a gold stick pin. The pearl is mounted in a golden calyx set with a larger diamond mounted in a mille grain platinum setting.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Nose Ring 14k Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Jewelry Women Accessories Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Ring 14k Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Jewelry Women Accessories Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Stick Pin #21606
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Stick Pin- This exquisite stick pin is crafted in 10K white gold and features an old mine cut diamond* at its center surrounded by five old single cu...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1900s Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pin brooch displays a feature 18k yellow gold collet set old cut fancy yellow 0.45ct diamond.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Pin This lovely bar pin features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white and yellow gold filigre...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Gold Leaf Motif Diamond and Pearl Pin
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Nestled between the leaves, a pearl provides a soft contrast to the warm 18K yellow gold and crisp brilliance of the diamonds. The gently curved pin stem adds a sense of movement and...
Gold, 18k Gold
$845Sale Price|21% Off
14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Love Knot Stick Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold stick pin featuring an elegant love knot design set with one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.18 carats with H–I color and SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Leaf Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, ruby, and diamond stick pin. In 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Snowflake Flower Nose Stud Ring Wedding Nose Pins
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Snowflake Flower Nose Stud Ring Wedding Nose Pins Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked, IGI Post Length 6.5 mm Approx Gauge 18 g (1 mm)...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Wreath Pin
Located in New York, NY
Circular three Dimensional chased 18kt Yellow Gold Pin set with vivid faceted Rubies and centered with a full cut Diamond surrounded by 6 Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin- This elegant bar pin features one round single cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Butterfly Pin
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in gold, this exquisite piece features intricately designed wings adorned with sparkling diamonds. The body showcases an aged turquoise stone, adding a pop of color. Two ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k 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.