Late Victorian Diamond Pearl Bug Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Late Victorian bug pin composed of 14K rose gold and platinum set with diamonds featuring a
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Victorian gemstone diamond 18k yellow gold enamel bug pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian enamel bug pin is a charming and highly expressive jewel, rich in detail and period
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Amethyst Bug Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: pin measures 27.2 x 23 mm Weight: 7.4
Pearl, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Venezia Oietra Dura Bug Pin 18kt
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Venezia Pietra Dura Souvenir Pin 2.75 x .71 inch 18kt. yellow gold 14 Grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold and Enamel Lady Bug Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold Lady Bug Pin Brooch, measuring 3/4 inch in length, 1
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carved from a monumental
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Amethyst Insect Brooch 14k Pear 3.90ctw Bug Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bug on A Flower Bouquet Pearl Diamond Brooch /Pin 14 Kt Yellow Gold 17.5 Gm
Located in New York, NY
Bug on A Flower Bouquet with Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Brooch /Pin 14 Kt Yellow Gold 17.5
Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Red Spinel Bug and Sword Stick Pin with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an AGL certified, Burma, non-heat treated Oval cut Red
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
Gem Set Victorian Bug Pin
Located in London, GB
Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Bug Pin. 15ct Gold and Silver
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Stainless Steel
18 Karat Gold Insect Bug Pin, Set with Turquoise Pearls Rubies, circa 1900
Located in Preston, Lancashire
Antique insect brooch pin, 18ct gold, circa 1900. The fabulous petite brooch features turquoise
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.52 in L 3.01 in
Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375
Located in Camelford, GB
Yellow Gold Style: Classic Victorian Bug Brooch, heavy construction and gem set Gemstones: Large round
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Insect Pin Featuring A Florentine Finish. 1.1 Inches Long By 1.5 Inches Wide
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Aquamarine Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Bug Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This original 1950's pin features transitional and single cut diamonds that equal 1 1/2 carat total
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Precious Gem Set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1910 14K Yellow Gold Bug Pin set with Old Cut Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and Centrally set
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Hermes Beetle Bug Pin
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Hermes Beetle Bug Pin finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Baroque South Sea pearl
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Platinum, Gold, Demantoid Garnet & Sapphire Bug Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Cute Bug pin, Platinum top Gold Back, and set with Demantoid Garnets and Sapphires.
Garnet, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
Cartier Enameled Diamond Gold Lady Bug Pin
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply wonderful pin by legendary maker Cartier! From the 1970's, this beautiful vintage piece is
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jade Bug Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Gemstone: Jade Dimensions: pin is approximately
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Insect Pin Featuring A Florentine Finish & Turquoise Body. 1 Inch Long By 1.5
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bug Opal Diamond Silver Vermeil Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This fly opal, diamond, and sapphire pin brooch is crafted in silver and vermeil gold. Showcasing
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Blue Green Enamel Beetle Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Beatle Pin This adorable bug charm is set in 18K yellow gold decorated in blue and
Yellow Gold, Enamel
0.98ctw Ruby Diamond Bee Bug Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Treatment - Routinely Enhanced Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.6 Grams Stamps: 18k HR (Herbert Rosenthal
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corletto Blue Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Beetle Bug Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully constructed brooch by Corletto This beetle bug is gorgeous, but looks like he has a
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Bee Bug Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.3 Grams Stone: Sapphire (2.5-3.0 mm) & Approx 0.36 TCW (0.06 ct) H/I VS-SI1 Diamonds Measurements: 23 x 19 mm Hallmark: 14K ITEM #: BR-1077-101823-13
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.13ctw Diamond Bee Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bug Jewelry Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
- I Clarity - SI2 - I1 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Settings Weight: 3.5 Grams Stamps: 14k
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.26ctw Diamond Butterfly Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bug Jewelry Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - F - H Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.8 Grams Stamps: 14k Closure: Bar Pin, Spinner Clasp
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Enamel Yellow Gold Set Of Two Love Bug Pins Brooches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Enamel Set Of Two Love Bug Pins Brooches by Tiffany & Co. Details: Weight: 8.8
18k Gold
Art Nouveau 14k/Platinum Ruby, Pearl, & Diamond Bug Pin Set
Located in Narberth, PA
designs. The back of each bug features a gold pin clasp. A delicate and unique set, these pins would look
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold
W 0.73 in L 0.83 in
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Lady Bug Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Lady Bug Brooch Pin Clip Metal: 18k
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Enamel Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage beetle bug brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The bug features
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in
Germany 14k Yellow Gold Carved Turquoise Ruby Eyes Bug Beetle Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold Weight: 4.92 Grams Overall Width: 22.3mm (0.87") (east to west - leg to leg) Overall Height
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14k/Sterling Silver Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Bug Pin Set
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous set of bug pins from the Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
12 Carat Amethyst, Jade and Ruby Gold Bee Bug Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Pin with Ruby Eyes. Hand crafted in 14 Karat yellow Gold. Circa 1960s. The Pin is in excellent vintage
Amethyst, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
c.1990's Sapphire Blue Crystal Rhinestone & Gold Bee Bug Figural Brooch Pin
Located in Thiensville, WI
c.1990's sapphire blue crystal rhinestone and gold-toned bee figural brooch. Gold-toned metal body
Van Cleef & Arpels French 1970s Onyx Amber Chrysoprase 18 Karat Gold Bee Bug Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as textured gold bee with gold bead thorax and stippled wings Onyx head is
Amber, Chrysophrase, Onyx, 18k Gold
3.5 Ct Natural Oval Emerald Bug Brooch /Pin 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7.7 Gm, Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bug Shaped natural oval Emerald 14 Karat Gold Pin/Brooch with enamel Approximate weight
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Gem Set Diamond Gold Bug Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany 18K yellow gold bug pin. Body is comprised of an emerald, hematite
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, 18k Gold
Victorian Garnet Gold Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming Victorian Bohemian garnet bug brooch set in low carat "garnet" gold. Smart on a lapel or
Garnet, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Opal Ruby Diamond Gold Bug Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef Bug pin, the body composed of an opal, the eyes of rubies, and the wing by diamonds, on
Opal, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Lady Bug Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Chalcedony
Located in MIAMI, FL
Gorgeous Lady Bug pin crafted in 18k yellow gold. Details are endless, a half dome Carnelian
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
14K Gold & Matrix Turquoise Cabochon Figural Bug or Beetle Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & turquoise pin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a six legged insect
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Cartier Vintage 18K Gold and Enamel Lady Bug Lapel Pin
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
moment. It was created from 18k yellow gold covered in very sophisticated enamel work which simulates the
18k Gold, Enamel
Large Victorian Style Silver Gold Diamond Sapphire Articulated Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver top with Gold back Bug Brooch, measuring 2 inches from Wing end to end and 1 3/4 inches in
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Kurt Wayne Lady Bug Sapphire Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
-bug's eyes, weighing together 0.06 carats. The reverse features a pin and a rotating luck, signed Kurt
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Enamel Lady Bug Pin or Crutch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Enamel Ladybug Pin/Brooch This stunning pin features a
Yellow Gold
Vintage Bee Pendant Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Jewelry Bug Insect
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage sapphire bee pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chopard Happy Lady Bug Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Tie Tack
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage Happy Lady Bug Brooch Pin Tie Tack By Bulgari. With 8 Cabochon
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.38 in L 0.62 in
LeVian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Gemstone Lady Bug Small Brooch Pin
By Le Vian
Located in Baltimore, MD
LeVian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Gemstone Lady Bug Small Brooch Pin Metal: 18k yellow
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Brooch or Pin in White Gold and Sapphire with Diamonds Lady Bug
Located in Manhasset, NY
18 Karat White Gold & Sapphire with Diamonds Lady Bug Brooch. The center blue, possibly sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hattie Carnegie Signed Vintage Gold Tone Bug Bee Insect Fly Pin Brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hattie Carnegie signed vintage (1960's?) gold tone insect pin with enamel and glass detailing
2 Ct Natural Round Ruby Bug Brooch /Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.1 Gm, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bug Shaped natural Round Ruby Bug Brooch /Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.1 Gm, Estate
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
HATTIE CARNEGIE signed gold tone pearl emerald eyes bee bug insect pin brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HATTIE CARNEGIE • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Lady Bug Pin, Clear Crystals, Red and Black Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Ladybug pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This colorful critter features a golden body with crystal
Crystal
Vintage Askew London Glass Fire Opal Amethyst Scarab Bug Estate Brooch Pin
By Askew London
Located in Montreal, QC
Amethyst and enhanced with sparkling multi-colored Crystals Gemstones. Antique Gold Plate mounting; Brooch
Gold Plate
1970s Emerald Diamond Gold Bee Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
A fine example of intricate workmanship on this yellow gold, diamond, emerald bee (bug) pin
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Gold Bug Pin
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York City, NY
Lovely whimsical bug pin by Judith Ripka. 18kt Gold with .75 pts VS FG diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian Enamel Gold Bug Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow and white gold pin in the shape of a bug, adorned with green and orange enamel. The
18k Gold
Unique Turquoise Pearl Ruby Gold Bug Pin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This unique Pin with a Bug motif is sweetly crafted in 14K Yellow Gold and is adorned with Mabe
Ruby, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Buccellati Bug Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, NY
Large Buccellati 18K yellow and white gold bug pin with a cabochon tourmaline body, cabochon ruby
Tourmaline, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lady Bug Gold and Crystal Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Figural "leaf" pin. Carved crystal, with an applied red and black enamel lady bug, with an
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Gold Turquoise & South Sea Pearl Bug Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made 18K gold insect pin with large Turquoise cabochon body and South Sea Pearl head. This pin
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Lady Bug Diamond Yellow Gold Enamel Pin signed Garavelli.
By Garavelli
Located in Houston, TX
Style: Lady Bug Pin Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond: G-VS1 Diamond Weight: Approx .75
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Gold Coral & Pearl Insect or Bug Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming 14K gold insect pin with a bezel set polished red coral cabochon body, a white pearl head
Tiffany & Co. Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Lady Bug Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ladybug brooch set with sapphire eyes (one with tiny chip ) and approximately
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Pearl Sapphire Gold Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
set wings. 15ct gold pin, with a single pearl set at the hinge. Fine quality with the wonderful
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920's blush silk chiffon beaded flapper dress silver and pink UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold . The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and a...
$5,441
H 1.75 in W 1.3 in
Antique 14ct Gold, Early Victorian Enamel, Pearl, Diamond Venus & Cupid Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Venus & Cupid Brooch 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1860s Introducing an exquisite early Victorian 14ct gold stamped cherub portrait brooch, featuring a beautifully hand-painted...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Lanvin white grecian style washed silk crystal embellished wedding dress gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lanvin Paris Collection Blanche Resort 2011 A beautiful floor length grecian style loose fitting ivory gown with crystal embellished waist band that would work beautifully as wedding...
CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco bracelet designed by Cartier Paris. This is an absolutely fabulous bracelet, created in Paris France during the high art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, bac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
$120,000
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
this breathtaking tiara is a vision of elegance and refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold and platinum, it features an intricate lattice-like design adorned with shimmering rose-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Earring and Necklace Set
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An grand and important sapphire and diamond earring and necklace set. 116.50 carats of vivid blue to blue Ceylon Sapphires. 91.19 carats of white round brilliant cut and pear sha...
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA. This incredible Toi et Moi ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. The ring hol...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond brooch/pendant. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.10 carats, further highlighted by nine roun...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
$10,177
W 1.3 in L 3.15 in
19th Century Victorian 18K Gold Silver 5ct Diamond and blue Zircon Rose Brooch.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
When the line between want and need becomes quite blurry. A 19th century 18 karat rose brooch set with an approx. 5ct blue zircon surrounded by 269 antique, old, table and rose cut ...
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$15,990Sale Price|27% Off
H 3 in W 3.7 in
Antique Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Gold 5ctw Diamond Comb Bride Veil
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stones– 148 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - 4-5ctw approx. 1 Natural Carved Stone - Comb - Orange Color Material: Solid Platinum Top w/ Yellow Gold Back We...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$95,000
W 0.77 in L 0.99 in
Antique Victorian Colombia Emerald, Pearl, & Old Mine Diamond Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
Expert craftsmanship and magisterial gemstones from a bygone era, the Victorian period. This silver pendant bears a 3.65 carat (approx.) emerald center stone, adorned with 34 old mi...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Antique Russian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Russian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch The brooch is set with rose-cut diamonds, suspending diamond briolette drops, and a important GIA certified natural pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.