Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite brooch is set with sweet seed pearls. The pin and the horseshoe is modelled in
Pearl, Gold
Antique Sapphire Diamond Horseshoe Pin
Located in Geneva, CH
Cushion Sapphire Natural non heated probably Kashmir. The horseshoe is set by Old-mine cut Diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Neapolitan Gold Horseshoe Dress Pin
Located in Firenze, IT
A Gold bar decorated with a Horseshoe, colored stone and Rose cut Diamonds, weight 6,4 gr.
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold and Silver Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique stick pin in yellow gold and silver, the head of the pin formed as a horseshoe, crafted
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin. This gorgeous
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,500
H 1.25 in L 6.25 in
Greyhound Dog Tiger's Eye Gold Silver Racing Horseshoe Hat Pin Brooch Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Karat gold riding crop on a gold hat pin. The carving of the dog is absolutely the work of a master
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Red Paste Horseshoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian horseshoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$800
W 0.38 in D 0.19 in L 2.25 in
Ehlers & Co., 14k Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin with Seed Pearls, U.S., circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
EHLERS & CO. - Victorian 14K yellow gold horseshoe stick pin - set with thirteen graduated seed
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique Horseshoe Pin Gold Diamonds
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Mine cut diamonds are set in platinum atop yellow gold in the classic horseshoe motif. 35 diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop Pin Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A fine quality antique Edwardian c.1900s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop brooch. The
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.62 in D 0.22 in L 2.02 in
Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Paste Horseshoe Pin Brooch c1840 2.5g 625 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY ROSE GOLD HORSESHOE STOCK PIN BROOCH DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Heavy Rose Gold Style
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
H 0.6 in W 0.6 in
Diamond & Ruby Horseshoe Tie or Lapel Pin in Gold & Platinum, French, circa 1895
Located in London, GB
Equestrian tie or lapel pin in the form of a horseshoe in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. The
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
W 0.6 in D 0.3 in L 2.25 in
Antique 15ct Gold Lucky Horseshoe Pin Brooch c1860 Rose 625 Purity Tie Lapel Hat
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY ROSE GOLD HORSESHOE STOCK PIN BROOCH DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Rose Gold Style
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Equestrian This beautiful antique 14K yellow gold horseshoe and riding crop pin will make a terrific gift
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau European Diamond California Gold Rush Prospector Shovel 14K Brooch
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Art Nouveau European Diamond California Gold Rush Prospector Shovel Horseshoe 14K Gold Pin Estate
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15K yellow gold horseshoe pin brooch with diamonds and rubies Made in England
15k Gold
Victorian Diamond Gold Horseshoe Pin
Located in New York, NY
across the horseshoe shape, and the entire pin measures 2" across. The diamonds total about 1 1/2 carats
Diamond, 15k Gold
1.41 Carat Diamond and White Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold pin and details. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a horseshoe surrounding a horses
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.37Ct Diamond, 14k White Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch - Vintage Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.37ct diamond and 14k white gold pin brooch in the form of a horseshoe; part of our
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Horseshoe Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold and platinum estate horseshoe design pin set with thirty-two Old Mine cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch/Pin- This lucky brooch features a
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum 14k Gold Diamond Onyx Horseshoe Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian era horseshoe pin features French cut onyx and single cut diamonds set in platinum
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 14k Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful vintage TIFFANY & CO horseshoe stick pin (ca1940)! The pin is crafted in 14kt yellow
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Horseshoe Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Horseshoe Pin Brooch. This beautiful
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Pearl Horseshoe Brooch/Pin #20725
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Pearl Horseshoe Brooch/Pin JAGi Certified- This elegant horseshoe pin
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
This is an amazing vintage safety-pin style sapphire horseshoe pin. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight
18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch/Pin- This lucky brooch features a
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Horseshoe Pearl Brooch/Pin - c.1860
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid 14ct gold horseshoe seed pearl brooch made in the Victorian
Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, this fantastic piece consists of a relatively large horseshoe motif lined with 7 (always 7
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Horseshoe Pin Set in 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage diamond horseshoe stick pin set in 14k yellow and white gold. This sweet pin is
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horseshoe Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horseshoe Pin. This
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin. This pin has old
Diamond, Rose Gold
Victorian 0.45 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A delicate horseshoe sparkles with diamonds in this Victorian stick pin brooch. Nine old cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian F.W.L. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old European Diamond Horseshoe Pin. This
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold
H 2.92 in W 0.58 in
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Horseshoe Lucky Milgrain Charm Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 1.5-1.65ctw (approx.) Nice Large Old Cut Diamonds Material: 14k White Gold Pin - 17k/18k White Gold
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Horseshoe Stick Pin. This classic horseshoe
Diamond, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Horseshoe Nail and Stirrup Pin Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
Art Deco 18K and Platinum Horseshoe Nail and Stirrup Pin Brooch, C.1920. The bar pin in the form of
Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Pink Sapphire Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Pink Sapphire Horseshoe Stick Pin 14K Gold Metal: 14k
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold
W 1.38 in D 0.38 in L 1.5 in
Early Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Horseshoe Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible horseshoe pin from the early Victorian (ca1850) era! This mixed metals piece is
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Brooch/Pin- This elegant brooch
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Jackson Bros. Gold Horseshoe Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Lucky Gold Horseshoe Pin, 1920 engraved on front; marked: JACKSON BROS 14K AS (in
14k Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique stick pin in yellow gold, the head of the pin formed as a horseshoe, set in 9 karat
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch/Pin
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch/Pin- This lovely Bulgari brooch features a lucky
Yellow Gold
Antique 9k gold Pearl lucky horseshoe stick pin
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique 9ct gold and cultured pearl stick pin. A 9ct yellow gold stick pin with a
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k yellow gold horseshoe stick pin, Victorian, Lucky
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique 9ct gold stick pin. A 9kt yellow gold stick pin with a horseshoe shaped
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960’s Diamond Horseshoe Pin and Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960’s Diamond Horseshoe Pin and Pendant. There are 15 round diamonds that weigh
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Horseshoe and Riding Crop Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe and Riding Crop Pin/Brooch- Perfect gift for the equestrian
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.8 in W 0.65 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.65 in L 1.8 in
Fourteen Karat Yellow and White Gold Large Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage fourteen karat yellow and white gold large vintage stick pin A diamond horseshoe set with
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe and Riding Crop Brooch or Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe and Riding Crop Brooch/Pin- Perfect gift for the equestrian
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Horse and Horseshoe Brooch/Pin #19259
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Horse and Horseshoe Brooch/Pin- This lovely 14K yellow gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lot of Six Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Horseshoe Jockey Irish Clover
Located in New York, NY
From an Avid Hat Pin Collector Lot of 6 hat Pins. May be used for collar of blazer jacket. 14k t
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Horseshoe Gold Pin with Essex Crystal
Located in New York, NY
Figural horseshoe pin, with insert of an essex crystal horse head. 14 K yellow gold. Pristine
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Onyx, Gold and Pearl Horseshoe Pin
Located in New York, NY
Figural "horseshoe" pin. Rich polished onyx, with seven seed pearls set in 14K rose gold bezels
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Gold Lucky Horseshoe Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 14k gold brooch, set with approximately 1.70ctw in diamonds, featuring lucky horseshoe
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Pin
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and diamond horseshoe set in millegrain gold and platinum.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Buccellati Diamond Tri Color Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A lovely stick pin crafted by Buccellati featuring a designer cut "horse" G-H/ VS diamond
Diamond
Antique Demantoid Garnet and Sead Pearl Horseshoe Pin
Located in Vail, CO
Antique horseshoe pin, set with circular cut demantoid garnets surrounded by a seed pearl border on
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.13 in L 1.13 in
Antique Victorian Natural Diamond Yellow Gold 14 Karat Horseshoe Brooch or Pin
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Antique Victorian Natural Diamond Yellow Gold 14K Horseshoe Brooch/Pin Era: Antique Victorian
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co Horseshoe Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large figural "horseshoe" pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Solid gauge 14K yellow gold. 1 3
Gold, 14k Gold
18K Silver Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Solvang, CA
carat total weight diamonds, I1 clarity, H-I color. The 18 karat gold and silver horseshoe stick pin is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
925 Sterling Silver Horse Agate Cameo Stick Pin Lapel Pin Brooch for Men
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
925 sterling silver horse agate cameo stick pin lapel pin brooch for men Thinking of how to leave an everlasting impression for that important meeting? This sterling silver tie pin ...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
AGL Certified Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Edwardian Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring contains a cushion cabochon cut sapphire weighing approximately 9.46 carats surrounded by numerous single cut diamonds. Mounted in a beautifully engraved handmade ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz measuring approximately 8.2 x 6.2mm, cut-down set in yellow gold collet with closed bac...
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Race Horse, Essex Glass & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 This exquisite 18ct Gold Edwardian Stick Pin is a true masterpiece, perfect for any racing enthusiast. Featuring a beautifully crafte...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$385Sale Price|20% Off
L 2.29 in
Vintage Stick/Tie Pin, Fox Head with Ruby Eyes set in 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Sweet, edgy, and boho pin, creative and fun to wear, charming with this 9 carat yellow gold pin in fox head design. The fox head itself has incredible details, from its whiskers to i...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,074
W 0.4 in D 0.24 in L 2.49 in
Antique Art Deco Horse Shoe Good Luck Diamond Platinum 14k Gold Stickpin Tiepin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant horseshoe stickpin promises good luck to its wearer, understated elegance thanks to the delicate design, executed in platinum and set with diamonds. The pin is made out...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
$1,378Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 18kt yellow gold horse head pin brooch.
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian 18kt yellow gold horse head pin brooch. The pin features a finely sculpted horse head as its focal point, showcasing exquisite detailing: the horse's mane, bridle, and ot...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Sugarloaf & Rosecut Diamond Nut Tie Pin, Bolin, 19th Century
By BOLIN
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very pretty sapphire sugarlaof and rosecut diamond tie pin by the renowned Swedish crown jeweller Bolin, from the 19th Century. The sapphire has a deep blue colour and weighs appr...
Diamond, Sapphire
Victorian 5.90 Ct Natural No Heat Sapphire 2.90 Ct Mine Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Glorious Victorian A favourite in the Victorian tradition was fine, natural Sapphire set in a rich Diamond halo When considering Sapphires in terms of rarity, for sure antique, u...
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Amethyst And Gold Riviére Necklace And Earrings Suite, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace and earrings suite, with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed decorative, trefoil design, gallery strip bezel settin...
Amethyst, Gold
Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond riviere necklace. Set with a graduated row of fourtey nine cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back rubover silver cut down settings with a combined approximate...
Diamond
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.