Antique Hematite and 14K Gold Bar Pin Brooch, Circa 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Hematite and 14K Gold Bar Pin Brooch, Circa 1930 Elegant and understated, this charming bar pin dates to 1930 and beautifully reflects the restrained sophistication of jewel...
Hematite, 14k Gold
Edwardian Three-Colour 15ct Gold Chick & Pearl Egg Bar Brooch
Located in London, England
A charming Edwardian bar brooch crafted in three-coloured 15ct gold, modelled as a newly hatched chick discovering a tiny pearl “egg.”
15k Gold
Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau 0.13ct Diamond Bar Brooch, 21k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique Edwardian Art Nouveau brooch has been crafted in 21k gold with an 18k yellow gold bar.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 15ct Gold, Diamond, Black and White Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in London, England
This brooch dates 1905-1915 and is designed as a bar with a diamond and cultured white pearl cluster at its centre.
15k Gold
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Baby's Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Originally a bib pin, this small rose gold barrette is adorned with the word “Bébé” in appliqué and features fleur-de-lis motifs in...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1920s 0.43ct Diamond Bar Brooch in 14k Yellow & White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.43 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Horse Bar Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horse Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A finely modelled late Victorian bar brooch in 15ct yellow gold, featuring a three-dimensional horse in mid-stride.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900 15k Yellow & White Gold Chick Bar Brooch, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 15 karat yellow gold and 15 karat white gold set bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Krementz Edwardian 14k Gold & Platinum Filigree Long Bar Pin Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Blue Stone- Round Cut - Pave Set - Blue - 2.3mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 4.33 Grams Width: 63.9mm (2.5")(when pin is runni...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Bear Bar Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bear Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A charming Victorian bar brooch crafted in 15ct yellow gold, featuring a finely modelled bear perched on a curved branch.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bar Brooch, Unisex
Located in Sewickley, PA
A refined antique bar brooch crafted in warm yellow gold, featuring a single linear row of closely set seed pearls.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Bird Bar Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold Edwardian Bird bar brooch The bar of the brooch measures approximately 44mm in le...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Bar Brooch in Platinum & Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bar brooch features a row of sparkling diamonds set in a sleek, linear design.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vtg matte gold Etruscan bar designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3.75" by 0.63" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAG...
French Antique 18K Gold Platinum Old-Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant antique French bar brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum and set with a graduated line of old-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
An Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Beautifully crafted in 15K Yellow Gold, this stunning Bar Brooch is Edwardian, i.e. dating from the turn of XX century Of elegant elongated design, it features 2 horizontal bars ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Jade Yellow Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Enamel Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite heirloom to admire, this petite Victorian Bar Pin Brooch in 14 karat yellow adds a touch of elegance and romance from an era gone-by.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 0.52 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Bar Brooch Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Art Deco bar brooch with perforated design in 9ct gold and platinum with coroné rose cut diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Antique 0.92ct Old European Diamond Bar Brooch, 18k Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine antique diamond bar brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Circa 1910 15k Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bar Brooch, 0.68ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique 0.62 carat opal and 0.06 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold, platinum set bar brooch; part of the antique jewellery / estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whiteside & Blank 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Twisted Bar Brooch 1900s
Located in Towson, MD
This 1900s 14 karat yellow gold natural pearl bar brooch by Whiteside and Blank is built from a continuous twisted gold wire that loops and curves along its length, cradling sixteen ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum & Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Platinum & Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Metal: Platinum & 14k yellow gold Weight: 5.50 grams Length: 2.75 inches Width: 8.5mm Diam...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1900's Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Enamel Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's soft blue enamel bar brooch with natural pearl center and 4 single cut diamonds in Platinum and 14k yellow gold. 1 natural pearl 3.3mm 4 single cut diamonds 14k yello...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold & Old Mine Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An exquisite handmade yellow gold and diamond bar brooch set with five Old Mine Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1920s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Made in the 1920s, this elegant brooch forms a barrette adorned on top with a platinum blade that draws a spindle-l...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Decorative Sash Bar Pin Brooch in Gold
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish, vintage art-deco accessory. This golden bar brooch features decorative accents for a sophisticated touch.
18K White Gold Diamond Art Deco Style Bar Brooch - VHK#420A
Located in Hicksville, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Art Deco Style Bar Brooch - VHK#420A Item Details: Year: 2000s Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 18.5 grams Pin Measurements: Length:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.62ct Diamond Bar Brooch in 12k Gold & Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond bar brooch has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 18k solid gold Sapphire & diamond bar brooch - Antique Edwardian pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Edwardian bar pin. This lovely antique 18k yellow gold pin is decorated with alternating sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin- This elegant brooch features one round single cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum and Gold Diamond and Sapphire Openwork Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Three old European cut diamonds alternate with two cornflower blue sapphires along this antique Edwardian platinum bar brooch. The diamonds total 0.14ctw, while the round faceted sap...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Faceted Turquoise and Almandine Garnet Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This bar brooch is a beautifully balanced example of classic gemstone jewelry, combining faceted turquoise with 3.00 carats total weight of almandine garnets in a refined 14k yellow ...
Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Clover Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Experience the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold and platinum bar brooch.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage gold tone heart rhinestone pearls designer bar 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...
Antique French 18K Gold Old-Cut Diamond Bar Brooch, 19th Century
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant French antique bar brooch dating from the 19th century, crafted in 18-karat gold and set with a graduated line of old-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Pearl and Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.15 carat diamond and 0.02 carat ruby, 12 karat yellow gold and platinum 'insect' bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collection...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Clover Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined Victorian knife edge bar brooch crafted from a harmonious blend of gold and silver.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
c. 1880s Victorian Gold Filled Triple Photo Locket Frame Bar Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic antique Victorian gold-filled triple photo locket bar brooch dating to the late 19th century (c. 1880s–1890s).
Gold-filled
14K Gold Art Deco Diamond Bar Brooch Pin with Filigree
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White and Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Diamond Details: .10ct, total weight. Old European Brilliant, H Color, VS C...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Japonisme 21K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Dragonfly Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of the late 19th-century fascination with Japanese art and design, this antique Japonisme bar brooch is masterfully crafted in rich 21-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1900 An exquisite showcase of clean 1920s geometry, this authentic Art Deco elongated bar brooch embodies the bold colour...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Pearl Bar Brooch, 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant bar brooch features a classic and timeless design, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Brooch, 0.72 Ct Total Weight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 0.72 Carat diamond and 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold set bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Porcelain Mythical Bar Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Gold Victorian Bar Pin with wonderful hand-painted porcelain Mythical Depictions on each end. They are surrounded by Turquoise. During the second half of the 19th century,...
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Edwardian 14k Gold & Platinum 1.05ctw Diamond Hair Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.50ctw (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cu...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
SAL SWAROVSKI signed vintage gold plated crystals long bar designer brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SAL SWAROVSKI • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Arrow Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian arrow bar brooch crafted in 14K gold. The piece features cultured pearl and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold & Platinum Filigree 0.7ct Blue Topaz Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant antique 14k yellow gold and platinum filigree bar brooch featuring an intricate openwork design highlighted with fine milgrain detailing.
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Oroville Jack Turquoise & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique bar brooch is beautifully crafted in 10k yellow gold and showcases a striking Oroville Jack turquoise cabochon at its center.
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
An elegant example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this bar brooch is worked in 14K white gold with the ornate, lace-like filigree so prized from the period.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum & 18 Karat Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum & 18 Karat Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Metal: Platinum & 18k white gold Weight: 6.5 grams Length: 2,5 inches Width: 10mm Diamonds: Approx. 0.40 CTW...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond and Onyx Bar Brooch MF09-082526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Crafted in 18K white gold, this elegant antique-style bar brooch features two rows of channel-set onyx baguettes framing a central row of round brilliant diamonds totaling approximat...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K White Gold 0.50ct Diamond and Emerald Bar Brooch MF13-082526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This 18K white gold antique Art Deco-style bar brooch showcases a bezel-set round emerald at the center, flanked by two old-cut diamonds, all set within an elegant pierced filigree g...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Circa 1900 Essex Crystal Fox Bar Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique bar brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum Topped 14k Gold Old European Cut Diamond Navette Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Old European cut diamonds totaling 1ctw fill the slender navette outline of this antique bar brooch. Arranged in two closely set rows through the broader center, the diamonds diminis...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 9ct Gold Stamped, London Hallmarked 1990, Aquamarine & Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Brooch 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1990 Makers Mark D W T Introducing a stunning 9ct yellow gold vintage bar brooch that exudes timeless elegance.
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Fly Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful Victorian bar brooch crafted from a combination of 18ct gold and silver.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Edwardian Flower Garland Bar Brooch - 14k Antique Enamel Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Material Information Material: Enamel Color: Blue & White Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locki...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal and Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The opal and pearl cluster is set to the centre of a yellow gold bar, which tapers towards the cluster. The brooch is complete with a c-shaped catch, and loop for a safety chain if d...
Opal, Pearl, 15k 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.