Cartier Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ivy Leaf Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized gold ivy leaf with delicate organic vein texture throughout With organic edges and a curling stem - flush set throughout with diamonds Transitional cut and wei...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Leaf Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 15.5 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Brooch Measurements: ~2.75" x 1" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Con...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Baroque Pearl and Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 17.3 Grams Brooch Measurements: 2.40" x 1.25" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond Leaf and Fruit Motif Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond Leaf and Fruit Motif Brooch Description: A bold and sculptural brooch from the Retro period, designed as a stylized branch with three diamond-accented fruits and radia...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Turquoise Textured Gold Leaf Floral Flower Circle Swirl Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Italian three dimensional 18k yellow gold brooch pendant featuring a prong set turquoise center section amongst swirling leaves. The back has a loop that flips up and al...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Green Garnet Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Leaf Frog Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.10x9.70x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "117 Brown Diamonds 0.37 CT 47 White Diamonds 0.50 CT 10 Fancy Diamonds 0.91 CT 124 RU/GG 4.44 CT 6 PE 2.46 CT (3.4-4.4MM...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Fern Leaf Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold/Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 5 leaf pin brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Naturalistic Leaf Berries Brooch White Gold Portuguese 1950s 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Diamond Naturalistic Leaf and Berries Brooch in 19.2k White Gold, Portuguese, circa 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, White Gold
Leaf Shape Natural Jadeite and Diamond Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent brooch in a leaf shape featuring a translucent oval natural jadeite cabochon of bright emerald green colour, decorated with pear shape, marquise and brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Turquoise Leaf-Form Brooch, Mid-20th Century, 11.19g
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Gold and Turquoise Vintage Leaf-Form Brooch. Elegantly elongated, the form is sculpted with textured gold leaves that frame a central stem, adorned with vibrant turquoise cabocho...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mings Jade and Pearl Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 23.4 Grams Brooch Measurements: 2.15" x 1.50" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned 100% Auth...
Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and 18K Gold Ginko Leaf Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.4 grams Diamonds: Natural Diamonds, Round Brilliant, E Color, VS Clarity. Pin Measurements...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Gold Vivid Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Large Textured Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Mings Silver Pearl Grape Vine Cluster Leaf Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 15.0 Grams Brooch Measurements: 2.25" x 1.25" Gemstones: Silver Pearls Stamped: "Mings" "14...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Coral Flower Leaf Large Spray Brooch 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This quite outstanding mid century brooch is an unique made during the 50’s Fantastic Nature inspired bunch of flower brooch, realistically hand carved for both gold and Coral, can b...
Coral, 18k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Leaf Frond Brooch with Textured Berry Motif
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and elegant Tiffany & Co. estate brooch, beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold and inspired by nature’s organic forms.
14k Gold
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage gold tone blue pink rhinestone leaf designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️...
Vintage 14k Rose Gold 73.86ct Smoky Quartz & Diamond Leaf Motif Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch is a dramatic and luxurious statement piece, showcasing an impressive 73.86ct smoky quartz carved into an elegant leaf-inspired form.
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Crystals Black Enamel Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Black Enamel Crystals Feather Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Trifari Gold Vermeil with Emerald Green Rhinestone "Leaf" Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari gilded gold vermeil finish with emerald green rhinestones "Leaf" brooch measures 1 5/8" in length across, 1 3/8" in height and 2/8" in depth.
Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin in 18k Yellow Gold. Absolutely stunning art work and design by the designer on this Petiole Leaf brooch with approx 0.06 carat in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 585 Yellow Gold Natural Jade Stone Leaf Shape: Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Natural Jade Brooch / Pin Metal Type: 14K 585 Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 15.6 Grams Dimensions: Width 39mm X Height 64mm X Depth 9.5mm Stone: Natural Green Jade ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$332Sale Price|30% Off
MAMSELLE signed vintage leaf gold enamel rhinestones designer brooch
By Mamselle
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MAMSELLE • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Enamel and Pearl Acanthus Leaf Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique pearl, enamel, and yellow gold brooch, comprising two baroque pearls, and vari-coloured enamel, in 15 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Ruby Sapphire Emerald Crystals Leaf Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Crystals Sapphire Ruby Emerald Blue Navy Red Green Shining Sparking Crystals Openwork Wavy Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good con...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Gold Crystals Feather Vivid Leaf Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Vivid Openwork Feather Leaf Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
$3,119Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch, 3.13 Inches
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
A graceful vintage brooch by Mikimoto, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold in the form of an elegant leaf.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aldo Garavelli 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Diamond Leaf Brooch, Circa 1980s
By Aldo Garavelli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fluted Diamond Leaf Brooch, beautifully crafted with refined Italian artistry.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Pearl Cluster Leaf Brooch, Circa 1960s, 11.7g
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This charming 14-karat yellow gold pearl cluster leaf brooch captures a delicate balance of nature-inspired design and classic elegance.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,421Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Retro Gold and Platinum ruby and diamond leaf shaped brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Retro Gold and Platinum baguette cut 1.74 cts. diamond and 3.71 ct. cabochon ruby leaf shaped brooch.
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Gold Emerald Sapphire Leaf Salad Flower Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970 Frosted Pink Green Blue Navy Yellow Purple Grey 6 Multicolour Leaf Salad Flower Crystals Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Platinum Maple Leaf 20.00cts Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 18K two-tone gold and Platinum, the bold maple leaf design is fully pavé set with over 200 outstanding brilliant round diamonds, totaling approximately 20.00 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Leaf Brooch with 4 Baroque Pearls
Located in beverly hills, CA
Vintage leaf / flower brooch with fine etching texture. At center is carved baroque pearls with gold stems.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold, Green Tourmaline, and Diamond Leaf Brooch Pin, Hamilton Private Reserve
Located in Princeton, NJ
An exceedingly beautiful 18 karat yellow gold, green tourmaline, and diamond leaf pin by Hamilton Jewelers Private Reserve.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Wishbone & Four Leaf Clover Brooch, Old European Cut Diamond
Located in Upland, CA
About This Pin: This stunning antique wishbone and clover brooch features an old European diamond set in the center, surrounded by a beautiful patina that transitions from a greenish...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage SARAH COVENTRY signed gold tone leaf pearl designer brooch
By Sarah Coventry
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SARAH COVENTRY • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone enamel leafs designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku ...
Mikimoto Pearl and Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mikimoto Pearl and Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold. This beautiful brooch features 4 white Akoya pearls down the center stem, graduating in size from 6.7 mm to 3.9 mm.
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Peter Suchy Natural Leopard Druzy Quartz Diamond Leaf Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique natural leopard Druzy quartz in a leaf shape set in a 18k yellow gold frame. This brooch has 3 round diamonds leading up the stem.
Diamond, Quartz, Druzy, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Highly Detailed Double Leaf Pin Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White w/ Pink Overtone Color - Top Quality & Luster - 5-6.4mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cornflower Brooch Diamonds Gold Silver Petals Forest Nymph Vegetal leaf
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique flower brooch, circa 1870 Yellow gold, patinated silver, old cut diamonds brooch weight - 8 grams brooch measurements - 0.43 х 0.98 х 1.02 in / 11 х 25 х 26 mm
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Heirloom Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking 1950s Retro signed Ruby and Diamond Stylized Furled Leaf Runway Brooch with cinched center set with twenty-one round faceted Rubies and eight single-cut Diamonds; handmade 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise & Diamond Detailed Work Large Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Near Colorless Brilliant Fiery Diamonds - 3.2ctw (approx.) (28) Natural Genuine Turquoise - O...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Yellow Gold Baguette Sapphire Textured Leaf Feather Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (17) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Baguette Calibre Cut - Channel Set - Dark Blue Color Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.74 Grams Overall Height: 79.8mm ...
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Leaf and Branch Brooch Done in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. brooch is masterfully crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, showcasing the brand’s signature artistry and timeless elegance. Designed in a graceful folia...
Yellow Gold
Fluhler Nephrite Jade Vintage Leaf Brooch - Yellow Gold 14k Carved Botanical Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Fluhler Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Nephrite Jade Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Carved Color: Green Style: Brooch Fastening ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Rope Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Rope Leaf Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 18.52 grams Diamonds: Approx. 4.00 CTW F-G VS round natural diamonds Dimensions: 4...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Krementz Diamond Rose Yellow Green Gold Flower Leaf Brooch, Circa 1940
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond flower Brooch by Krementz. 14k rose gold rose with a center diamond, attached to a 14k yellow gold oval bas with 14k green gold leaves. On Peter's now famous green gold scal...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold & Platinum 6.5ctw Diamond Covered Leaf Floral Twisted Wire Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 107 Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fiery - G/H Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 6.50ctw approx. Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Baskets Inside...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Trifari Alfred Philippe Retro Dewdrops Leaf Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe gold washed over sterling silver dewdrops leaf clip brooch from the 1940's.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings 1980's 18K Gold Vintage Ginko Leaf Brooch
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed s a stylized ginko leaf with stem Minimal with rounded edges With high polish finish Completed by hinged pinstem with locking closure Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1965 Vivid Long Windy Leaf Interlocked Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Unisex Vivid Trio Long Windy Leaf Interlocked Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Gold Double Layer Leaf Openwork Extra Long Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Vivid Double Layer Leaf Extra Long Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Mings Round Jade Leaf and Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.0 Grams Stones: Jade and akoya pearls Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condi...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Oval Jade Leaf and Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12 Grams Stones: Jade and akoya pearls Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.10" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Cond...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Gold Leaf Triangle Three Wavy Swirl Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Vivid Triangle Three Trio 3 Wavy Swirl Leaf Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Tricolor 14k Yellow Gold Moonstone and Ruby Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch is a remarkable example of the brand’s artistry, crafted in tricolor 14k gold with intricate leaf detailing.
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.