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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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 ...
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 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
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...
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Gold Silver Clover Knot Bow Swirl Interlocked Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Knot Bow Swirl Twist Interlocked Clover Brooch, Gold Silver Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
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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...
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
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
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
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 Vintage Large Gold Bow Ribbon Knot Wavy Butterfly Elegant 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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
Antique White Gold 2.85ctw Old Diamond & Seed Pearl Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (35) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Single Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Fiery Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.15ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond -...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamond and Red Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pendant. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.60tcw and accented by Rubies, approx. 0.50tcw.
Diamond, Ruby
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 5.50ct Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch MF25-030326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
On the reverse, an open honeycomb-like framework utilizes an jour setting, allowing light to pass through the stones from behind.In estate condition, this Platinum and 18K Yellow Go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Diamond Amethyst & Grey Pearl Fancy Bow Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (52) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Prong Set (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Teardrop Shape - Bezel Set - Deep Purple Color - 14.5 x 10.39mm (approx.) (1) Genu...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Vintage Black Ribbon Enamel Crystal Wave Knot Bow Gold 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
JOAN RIVERS signed vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones 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 w...
Antique 17th-18th Century Diamond Laça Bow Cross Pendant Brooch Portuguese Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
An important late 17th to early 18th century diamond “laça” pendant-brooch, Portuguese, in 19.2kt yellow gold, set throughout with rose-cut and lasque diamonds in closed-back collet ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Estate Twisted Rope Bow Brooch Pin Silver + 14k Gold 5.8 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Twisted Rope Bow Brooch Pin Silver + 14k Gold 5.8 GR TIF731 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co bow brooch is made of sterling silver & 14 ...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Onyx Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Onyx Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch from the late 19th Century. A diamond and ruby motif has been added in the Art Deco period 40 years later.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold
Diamond Bow Detachable Tassel Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 11.95 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 6.0 cm Length: 9.2 cm Total Weight: 35.53 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Bow Brooch by Kohn
By Kohn
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This delightful bow brooch was made during the Art Deco period and is signed for the notable maker, Kohn.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage gold tone rhinestones bow dangle blue glass cab designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and glass cabochon • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
ROMAN signed vintage gold tone rhinestones enamel elephant bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ROMAN • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold crystals designer runway bow brooch w tag
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch • with original tag MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with m...
Gold Plate
Retro Gübelin Gold, Diamond, and Sapphire Clip Brooch of Stylized Bow Design
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold, sapphire, and diamond brooch designed as a stylized asymmetrical bow with a scrolled end, in 18k and platinum with double prong clip fitting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Heavy Large White Baroque Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Brooch, Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Luxurious large brooch featuring a large lustrous white baroque pearl at the center of ribbed looped ribbons of 18k yellow gold. Baroque pearls are known for their irregular, non-sp...
Pearl, 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.