Yellow Gold Bow Convertible Brooch/Pendant Pin - 14k Tied Ribbon Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Bow, Tied Ribbon Features: Brushed Detailing Measurements T...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Coco Coin Bow Brooch Black Gold
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL bow brooch is crafted of silk ribbon bow in black adorned with a gold toned Coco coin.
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Knot Bow Ribbon Insignia Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Glow Logo Monogram Floppy Bow insignia Ribbon Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$2,875 / set
Mazer Retro Bow Knot Brooch Demi Parure
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Retro massively scaled bow Retro knot brooch and matching ear clips. The multi loop bow and ear clips of 14 KT yellow gold plate with crystal rhinestone pave and faux round fac...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Base Metal
Pavé Diamond Bow Motif Brooch / Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This versatile bow/ribbon design piece, set in 14 karat white gold, exudes a blend of elegance and luxury.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum and White Gold 1.18ctw Marquise Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, platinum, and white gold brooch, comprising one large marquise shaped old cut diamond, twenty-three old cut diamonds, and four rose cut diamonds, in platinum and ...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
NALLY Yellow and Colorless Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
NALLY Yellow & colorless diamond bow brooch. The center of the pin is set with approx. 1.10 carats emerald cut diamond, color F/G, clarity VS.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
0.15ctw Diamond & Pearl Bow Brooch, 14k White Gold, Length 1 in
Located in McLeansville, NC
Length: 1 in Width: .5 inches Weight: 1.9 dwts. / 2.9 grams Stamps: "14k" 1950s SKU: BR1068 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vintage item and may show signs of wear. It h...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in Wailea, HI
18k Diamond Bow Brooch circa 1950's in yellow and white gold Fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds contained in the delightful bow style brooch weighing 1.50 carats approximately Co...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
Located in Tucson, AZ
Expertly crafted in 9.3 grams of 14k white gold set with an estimated 2 carats of diamonds and 1 carat of fine blue sapphire, this striking bow brooch gleams with vibrant blue sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Victorian Revival Gold Emerald & Seed Pearl Infinity Wreath Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - M...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Bow Brooch Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Filigree Bow Crystals Gold Butterfly Elegant Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold pla...
Gold Plate
Mazer Retro Calibre Set Bow Knot Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Mazer 2 toned (pink/gold) washed sterling silver Retro bow knot brooch.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Citrine and Diamond Bow Foliate Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
The brooch is further adorned with rose cut and old cut diamonds, arranged in a beautiful bow foliate motif.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Bicolor Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical retro brooch by Tiffany and Co. in the swirling bow design is tied nicely together with two rows of baguette cut sapphires, diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond and Citrine Bow Brooch, Silver and Gold, Circa 1870
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian diamond and citrine bow brooch in silver and gold, modelled as a ribbon tied in a Sévigné bow with a citrine drop swinging beneath the knot.
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
HOBE signed gold tone black cab Etruscan bow designer brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HOBE • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ ...
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 8.00ctw Natural Diamond Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 8ctw Natural Diamond Bow Brooch Pin This stunning Tiffany Diamond Bow Brooch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Fendi Vintage Iconic Gold Gripoix Ruby Circle Crystal Drop Black Bow Brooch
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Iconic Gripoix Ruby Red Art Glass Flower Circle Crystals Drop Pendant Black Enamel Knot Bow Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Iconic Rare Gold Large Bow Ribbon Knot Wavy Butterfly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Textured Large Knot Bow Wavy Ribbon Butterfly Twist Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Exquisite 1940s Convertible Diamond Bow & Wreath Brooch-Necklace in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
**Exquisite 1940s Convertible Diamond Bow & Wreath Brooch-Necklace in White Gold (4.10 ctw)** A masterpiece of mid-century elegance and versatility, this circa 1940s diamond bro...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Red Enamel Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb was a masterful designer of jewelry, creating pieces that are both beautiful and unique. One such piece is his 18k yellow gold brooch fashioned in the shape of a ribbon, a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Chanel Vintage Iconic Large Gold Ribbon Festive Bow Gift Present Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Knot Bow Gift Present Ribbon Festive Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Style Diamond & Blue Enamel Ribbon Bow 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage style diamond and blue enamel in white gold bow ribbon pin or brooch. The pin is in the shape of a bow and is covered by sparking diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Andree Putman Limited Edition Polished Ribbon Bow Brooch With White-Gold Knot
Located in Greenwich, CT
Not minimalism as restraint, but minimalism as the centerpiece for design. The brooch follows her own work, taking the form of a flowing ribbon bow rendered entirely in high-polish ...
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s 10.53 Carat Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 10.53 carats. Circa 1980s 2 1/4 x 2 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Large Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Modernist Elegant Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
15ct Gold, Early Victorian Emerald & Ruby Bow Shaped Brooch with Locket Back
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bow Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1860s This stunning early Victorian brooch is crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcasing a fabulous bow design that is both timeless and elegant.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Vintage Iconic Gold Large White Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Statement Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
18K White Gold 2.10ct Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Bow Brooch MF05-071626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This French Art Deco brooch is crafted in 18K white gold in a stylized ribbon bow motif, pave-set with rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.10 carats and channel-set sapphires ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Ribbon Bow Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold with Rose Gold Accents Measurements: 61.8mm x 36.8mm Purity: 14K Gold Style: Bow Spray Brooch / Ribbon Brooch Era: Mid-Century Estate Jewelry Length: 62m...
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Ricci Vintage Gold Rare Whole Shining Crystals Ribbon Bow Butterfly Brooch
By Nina Ricci
Located in Wokingham, England
Nina Ricci Vintage 1980s Unisex Whole Shining Crystals Ribbon Bow Butterfly Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
French Heavy solid gold 18k bow Brooch - sapphire collar pin, authentic diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are happy to introduce you to this lovely work of art from the 1980's. This collar brooch is crafted 18 K solid gold and depicts a lovely flowing ribbon forming a marvellous bow.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage NOLAN MILLER signed gold tone rhinestone bow designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NOLAN MILLER • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ...
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Unisex Large Black Ribbon Ripple Bow Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Long Black Enamel Ripple Knot Bow Ribbon Chunky Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Large Gold Bow Ribbon Butterfly Rope Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Rope Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Textured Ribbon Crystals Knot Bow New Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Knot Bow Ribbon Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone, New.
Gold Plate
Vintage JOAN RIVERS signed gold rhinestone massive bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JOAN RIVERS • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1940s Bow Shaped Brooch with Cushion Cut Diamonds
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bow Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped 750 Circa 1940s Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage bow-shaped brooch, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and dating back to the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Round Openwork Cross Clover Twist Bow Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Baroque Cross Clover Twist Bow Round Circle Openwork Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
$124Sale Price|73% Off
Vintage AVON signed gold tone rhinestone wreath bow designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Givenchy Vintage Gold Large White Circle Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Statement Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Knot Bow Ribbon White Circle Round Pearl Glow Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Iconic Gold Black Ribbon Crystals Knot Bow Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Crystals Wave Knot Bow Ribbon Elegant Modenrist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Noel 95 Gold Crystal Heart Bow Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 95 Heart Love Flower Leaf Bow Crystals Openwork Craved Relief Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Limited edition for designed Christ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Large Gold Crystals Ribbon Knot Bow Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Glow Gift Ribbon Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Diamond, Emerald and Freshwater Pearl Ribbon Bow Brooch in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
Across the brooch are an impressive 82 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.25ct in total, grain set into the elegant white gold bow.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Petite Art Deco 1930s Platinum & 18K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Stylised Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The sapphires and diamonds are bordered with millegrain detail. The brooch is backed in yellow gold, and complete with a yellow gold safety catch and pin.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Style Diamond & Red Enamel Ribbon Bow 14K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage style diamond and red enamel in yellow gold bow ribbon pin or brooch. The pin is in the shape of a bow and is covered by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Bow Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Art Deco-style bow brooch adorned with dazzling rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Gold Ribbon Knot Bow Openwork Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Glow Knot Bow Ribbon Openwork Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Victorian Diamond Bow Brooch in 18K Gold and Platinum with Briolette Drops
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A breathtaking late Victorian brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, showcasing an intricate bow and floral motif.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Burberry Vintage 1990s Gold Large Bow Ribbon Relief Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch
By Burberry
Located in Wokingham, England
Burberry London Vintage 1990s Textured Large Knot Bow Ribbon Relief Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Gold Knot Bow Ribbon Tassel Geometric Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Unisex Geometric Double Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Trio Bar Tassel Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Yellow Gold Citrine Bow Brooch - 18k Emerald 2.30ct Tied Ribbon Pin Medeira
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.30ct Cut: Emerald Color: Medeira Total Carats: 2.30ct Style: Brooch Fastening Type...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Filigree Bow Tie Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian gold and aquamarine pin in the form of a bow tie. With a round light blue aquamarine gemstone set in a gold filigree setting. Simply a fine, stylish antique pin! ...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Vintage gold tone rhinestones flower rose with a bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3" by 1" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A7...
Large 3" Italian 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Bow, Crossed Ribbon Brooch Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond bow brooch showcases the beauty of fine materials and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Brooch Diamonds & Sapphire Bow Design, 18K Gold Circa 1920s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Art Deco 18ct White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ribbon Bow Brooch — Original 1920s A beautifully preserved Art Deco brooch from the 1920s, crafted in 18ct white gold and designed as...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Carved Emerald and Diamond Bow Brooch in 14K Gold and Silver
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A romantic jewel from the Victorian era, this exquisite brooch is crafted in 14K gold and silver, designed in a charming bow motif.
14k Gold, Silver
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.