French Victorian Ruby Ladybug Brooch - Antique 18k gold animal brooch - Insect
Located in Antwerp, BE
During the Victorian era, there were a lot of jewels made based on nature’s most wonderful scenes. This beautiful jewel is no different. This Victorian brooch is decorated with a lad...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
René Kern Owl Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Animal Brooch Germany Mid-Century 1960s
By René Kern
Located in Lisbon, PT
René Kern Owl Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, Germany, Mid-Century 1960s.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zebra enameled French animal brooch in 18k gold, Vintage animal brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Zebra animal brooch in 18 karat gold. This brooch depicts a zebra in motion.
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage gold tone zebra animal figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A63 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIG...
Boucheron Paris 18K Animal Brooch Goat Carrying Clover Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Fairfield, CT
Boucheron Paris 18K Animal Brooch Goat Carrying Clover Yellow Gold This playful brooch by Boucheron Paris is made in 18k yellow gold as a finely detailed goat with textured fur, bla...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold enamel figural animal giraffe designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ❤️❤️ VI...
Vintage Diamond Skunk Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed diamond Skunk brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold & platinum (circa 1970s). Diamonds total an estimated 0.70 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI1 clarity)....
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Elephant Animal Vintage Brooch, Circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER brooch featuring two elephants, a mother and her calf, in 18k yellow gold and emeralds. Dimensions: 3 × 1.6 cm. Weight: 11.36 grams. Manufacturer's hallmark and eagle's head ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones bird animal figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Vintage Panther Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Estate Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Unique & stylish vintage panther pendant/brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s). One small estimated 0.01 carat emerald is set into the eye. The beautifu...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Pave & Diamonds Butterfly Rose Gold Statement Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold "60 White Diamonds 0.55 CT 90 Fancy Diamonds 2.45 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.06 CT 194 Pink Sapphire 5.66 CT 1 Tourmaline 1.28 CT 18KR 18.73 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Prec...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire Pave & Antelope Deer 18K Rose Gold Statement Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A captivating brooch featuring pink sapphires and diamonds. This exquisite piece is crafted in 18k rose gold, forming the elegant shape of a stylized animal.
White Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.80x5.20x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "52 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 326 Fancy Diamonds 3.00 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 32.32 GM (WOIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.40x2.00x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 8.55 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Je...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18k duck Brooch - solid yellow gold animal pin - diamond ruby sapphire emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute Belgian duck brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a single cut diamond eye and decorated with a sapphire, ruby and sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,512Sale Price / item|20% Off
Iconic 14k Gold Panther Brooch Pendant in 2.43Ct Diamond & Ruby Animal Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking panther brooch pendant is crafted in 14k white gold and adorned with 2.43 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds in a seamless cluster setting, creating an all-over shi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Pink Sapphire Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 9.40x7.50x2.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "58 White Diamonds 0.76 CT 318 Fancy Diamonds 5.84 CT 72 Pink Sapphire 35.76 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 71.18 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Swan Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby & Pearl 18K White Gold Bird Animal Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.60x3.80x0.80cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "180 Blue Sapphire 3.08 CT 27 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 5 White Shell 5.00 CT 18KW 14.55 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.46 Carat Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Animal Pin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1.46 Carat Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Estate Animal Pin Fine Jewelry Ruby Weight: 1.46 Carat Diamond Weight: 0.47 Carat Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, this charming ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone faux pearl emerald rhinestone eyes elephant animal brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Owl White & Gray Pearl 18K Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Owl brooch featuring beautifully carved white and gray mother-of-pearl. Part of the maison’s beloved Lucky Animals collection, this whimsic...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee Insect Animal Brooch Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Bee Brooch in Silver and Gold. A captivating 19th-century insect brooch modeled as a bee, crafted with remarkable realism in silver-t...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
D'Orlan Vintage Rare Gold Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Dove Mother Of Peal Onyx Rose Gold Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl Black Onyx Lucky Animals Dove Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 karat Monkey Brooch - solid yellow gold animal - Gem, pearl and diamond set
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this incredible monkey brooch. This 18 karat solid yellow gold animal is set with two green emeralds as eyes and nineteen brilliant cut diamonds cover the belly of this j...
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Citrine & Diamond Pave and Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x3.60x1.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Citrine 10.45 CT 32 White Diamonds 0.45 CT 241 Fancy Diamonds 2.70 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 24.79 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold &...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Frog Pink Ruby Diamond Pave & Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x2.00x2.65cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.06 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.37 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.95 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Frog Pink Ruby & Diamond Pave Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.08 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.40 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.30 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
ULTRA CRAFT signed vintage silver gold tone Noahs Arc animals designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ULTRA CRAFT • gold and silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ...
Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Lion Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin is designed as a stylized lion head with swirling grooved fur Featuring a prong set old mine cut diamond clutched in its teeth Weighing approximately 0.06 carat - eye clea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Dog Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Dog Clip, crafted with 18ct Yellow Gold, Mother-of-pearl and Onyx.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Textured Owl PIN Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Lady's designer made 14K yellow gold animal, vintage brooch. Engraved with "14K".
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Dual Textured Donkey PIN Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.00 inches Width: 1.50 inches Weight: 7.72 grams Ladies handmade 18K yellow gold animal, sapphire vintage brooch.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Textured Wings Hummingbird PIN Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 1.50 inches Width: 1.75 inches Weight: 10.82 grams Lady's 18K yellow gold animal diamond and sapphire vintage brooch.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Frog Brooch in 18K White Gold, 2009
Located in BILBAO, ES
Set with 60 diamonds totaling approximately 0.84 carats and 2 rubies totaling 0.10 carats, this collectible jewel is both decorative and sophisticated. - Type: Brooch / Pin - Year: ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow and White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Women's Metal Type: 14K white & yellow gold Length: 1.50 inches Weight: 4.43 grams Handmade 14K white & yellow gold animal, diamond and sapphire vintage brooch.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Brown Enamel Ruby Eyes Diamond Leg Giraffe PIN Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.75 inches Width: 23.40 mm Weight: 22.31 grams Handmade 18K yellow gold animal, diamond and ruby vintage brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
70s Vintage Hedgehog Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Sapphire Eyes Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Hedgehog pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s). Two cabochon cut black star sapphires measure 3mm. The hedgehog is artfully sculpted wi...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K gold diamond ruby wolf stick pin brooch, Art deco pin animal brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
At the heart of this pin brooch is the wolf's head, rendered in exquisite detail.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.1 in D 1 in L 2 in
Buzzanca South Sea Pearl Grey Diamond Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Bear Animal Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
This adorable brooch is made from an extremely rare South Sea Pearl, measuring almost 5 cm long and 18 mm in diameter, with a head of 13mm. He's enjoying a meal of fresh honey cra...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s David Webb Enamel Diamond and Ruby Animal with hornes Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Roma, IT
Black enamel whimsical animal brooch with cabochon ruby eyes, circular-cut diamonds and black enamel body decorated with 18k gold horns, hooves and tail.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Gold-Plated Bronze "Animal" Brooches by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated silver or gold. Animals include: Lion, Turtle, and Antelope Custom orders are welcome- please inquiry with us in a mes...
Bronze, Gold Plate
Animal Owl Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Brooch
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Magnificent Retro Brooch, representing an Owl / Bird, in the style of Van Cleef and Arpels. Perfect for both everyday use, or a magnificent dinner party. The Owl is one of the hi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Animal Dragon Diamonds Gold 1890s Chinese Imperial Pendant or Brooch
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Breathtaking and Unique - Pendant or Brooch, Imperial Dragon in a Flying pose from the late nineteenth century. This fabulous mythological creature is artfully designed and render...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.46 in D 0.4 in L 0.83 in
18 karat dog Brooch - solid yellow gold animal - Italian pin - collar brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute Italian made dog brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with two bright ruby eyes and decorated with many little engravings as its fur.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manatee Animal Bar Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two manatees - mother and child With a satin finish throughout and round brilliant cut diamond accents as eyes Flush set and weighing in total approximately 0.06 carat;...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Animal Seal Brooch Balancing Diamond Ball 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. Animal Seal Brooch Balancing Diamond Ball 18K Yellow Gold This modern brooch by Tiffany & Co. is composed in 18k yellow gold and features a playful seal motif.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kieselstein-Cord 1988 18K Yellow Gold Alligator Bypass Vintage Animal Brooch
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a highly rendered alligator - terminating with its head and tail Featuring crouching legs, open mouth, and a grooved scale texture throughout With matte gold fi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Pendant / Brooch "Ant" 18 Karat White Gold Animal Motif
Located in München, DE
1.061 / 5.000 A unique pendant/brooch in the shape of an ant, set with a large oval faceted ruby and 26 square-cut and free-form-cut rubies, paved with no visible gold settings, t...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Sold
W 1.88 in L 2.38 in
Bulgari 1980s Ruby Diamond Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Elephant Animal Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized whimsical elephant with layered geometric gold features Featuring organic wavy forms decorated with champlevé style enamel Opaque black and periwinkle in color...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Enamel and Diamond Alligator Animal Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 18 karat gold alligator brooch is a captivating piece of jewelry, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of unique accessories.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
W 1.03 in D 0.34 in L 0.65 in
18k horse Brooch - solid yellow gold animal pin - enamel horse racing - Jockey
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute Belgian duck brooch. This 18k yellow gold horse racing brooch is very detailed and decorated with colourful enamel. It bears no mark, but has been tested f...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Giraffe Brooch 18 Karat Gold Pin Animal Jewelry Estate Fine Enamel
Located in Torrance, CA
Majestic vintage Giraffe brooch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The giraffe features lifelike detail with the spots liberally placed in a naturalistic pattern in brown enamel. Th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Vintage Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modernist Animal Fox Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized fox with bold features and a bushy tail Accented by prong set round cut emerald eyes - transparent bright green With textured fur throughout Compl...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.01 in L 2.25 in
Frank M. Whiting Victorian 10 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Animal Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a sterling silver crescent form with one organically rough edge Featuring raised yellow gold animals and plants Depicting a bat, a swan, and a plant Engraved with fur an...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Agate Intaglio Pendant Brooch Hunting Scene Dog 14k Yellow Gold Animal
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage agate intaglio pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s). Agate measures 14mm x 12mm (in very good condition and free of cracks or c...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.99 in L 2.56 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Onyx Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Tiger Eye Lion Lucky Animals Lion Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Designer Henry Dunay Bear Animal Brooch Sabi Pin 18k Yellow Gold Unique
By Henry Dunay
Located in Perry, FL
Rare Signed Henry Dunay Animal Bear Brooch 18k Yellow Gold with Sabi Finish.
Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.99 in L 2.56 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Sold
H 1.38 in W 0.99 in
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Panda Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2300 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 RRP £7,500 Inc taxes / $ 8,000 Excl taxes / 8,700€ Incl taxes Model ARP5LI00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 1.78 in W 0.99 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2299 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2019 RRP £6,750 Inc taxes / $ 7,200Excl taxes / 7,850€ Incl taxes Model VCARP2AU00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Ston...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Clip Pin Brooch With Tigers Eye, Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Clip Pin Brooch in 18 Karat Gold & Tigers Eye, Onyx Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 16.3 grams Length: 38.5mm Width: 29mm Stones: Black onyx and...
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Walrus Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold. This brooch features an ‘animal’ theme; a walrus with small synthetic rubies for eyes (typical of this period) and a textured yellow gold body.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fox Antique Animal Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered fox with grooved fur texture Depicted crouching with pointed nose and ears Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Fox Measures: 1/2 x 1 inch Total Length: ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Walrus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This brooch features an ‘animal’ theme; a walrus with small red gems for eyes and a textured yellow gold body.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.