Mings Akoya Pearl and Leaf Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.7 Grams Brooch Measurements: 1.65" x 0.75" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned 100% Authe...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Gold Large Wavy Leaf Flower Tree Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Unisex Vivid Five 5 Large Wavy Stretches Leaf Flower Tree Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Estate 18K White Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Pear Shape Amethyst Brooch 48.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking vintage brooch crafted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, designed with a flowing leaf motif that alternates between rich polished gold and diamond-set accents.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Tiffany & Co. Gold Leaf and Cacoons Brooch with Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round cut Sapphires. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Made in Italy Circa 1960s 2 x 2 3/4 inches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Authentic Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Pin / Brooch Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Hallmark: "TIFFANY&Co. 18kt ITALY " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Jewelry Pouch - Certified Appraisal Retail Value: $3,500 + Tax
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vine Leaf antique brooch 18K gold silver Victorian era jewelry special person
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique brooch in shape of a grape leaf with a branch of a vine 18K gold and blackened silver with 105 old-cut diamonds diamonds weight - 3.5 carats brooch measurements - 0.94 x 1.3 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
18KY Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Leaf Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This special piece will be the highlight of any outfit! 18 karat gold leaf design. 6 cabochon blue sapphires ranging from approximately 4.5mm - 3mm each 22 round diamonds ranging in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Leaf Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
This wonderful large vintage brooch is comprised of an elegant arrangement of glossy leaves rendered in bright 14 karat yellow gold highlighted by six sparkling round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Leaf Shining Crystals White Pearls Long Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Long Bar Leaf Shining Crystals White Pearls Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior present...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Gold Vivid Wavy Leaf Crystals Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Vivid Wavy Leaf Crystals Statement Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Boucheron Retro 1940s 0.90 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Dress Clip Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You will enjoy wearing this 3-dimensional retro ruby dress clip brooch by Boucheron. From one of the most respected and preeminent Paris jewelry houses, this legacy 18-karat yellow g...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Studio Rêves Autumn Reverie Tourmaline Leaf Brooch in 18K Gold and Titanium
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
An ode to nature’s quiet transformation, the Autumn Reverie Tourmaline Leaf Brooch captures a moment where abundance meets introspection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
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' moonstone raindrop on gold and pave leaf clip brooch from the 1940's.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1960 Gold Vivid Flower White Curled Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Vivid Flourish Blossom Flower White Water Drop Cabochon Crystal Curled Leaf Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Ledo Gold Tone with Diamante Leaf Brooch, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ledo Gold Tone with Diamante Leaf Brooch Circa 1960s.
Mixed Metal
Antique Emerald and Diamond Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning Victorian brooch showcasing a lucky four-leaf clover design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Huge Massive Vivid Leaf Heart Love Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Massive Extra Large Textured Vivid Leaf Love Heart Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Dolce & Gabbana New Gold Leaf Silver Pink Crystal Super Large Brooch
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dolce & Gabbana Brand New Gold Leaf Silver Pink Crystal Large Brooch *Comes with the original tag, dustbag and box *Original price was $1695 -Approximately 5″ x 3.5″ 10283-1202
Christian Dior Vintage 1972 Gold Vivid Textured Rose Curled Leaf Flower Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1972 3D Unisex Vivid Textured Blossom Flourish Rose Curled Leaf Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Extra Long Swirl Leaf Crystals Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Extra Long Swirl Leaf Sparkling Crystals Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1964 Gold Double Long Leaf Curled Wavy Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Unisex Textured Vivid Double Long Leaf Curled Wavy Swirl Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1960 GROSSE Gold Flower Leaf Vivd Openwork Blossom Elegant Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Unisex Vivid 3D Openwork Blossom Flourish Peony Daisy Flower Leaf Exquisite Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate
Two-Tone Gold 3.20ctw Diamond Vivid Green Enamel Magnificent Foliage Leaf Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (Numerous) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 3.20ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow & White Gold - Vivid ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Burberry Vintage 1990s Gold Large Bow Ribbon Relief Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch
By Burberry
Located in Wokingham, England
Burberry London Vintage 1990s Textured Large Knot Bow Ribbon Relief Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Gold Textured Double Leaf Palm Tree Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Unisex Textured Vivid Large Double Palm Tree Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Mings Hawaii Sphere Jade and Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 20.8 Grams Gemstones: Akoya Pearl and Jade Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Gold Rose Flower Curled Blossom Leaf Buds Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Vivid Rose Flower Buds Blossom Curled Leaf Brooch Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1961 Gold Burgundy Purple Fruit Flower Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Burgundy Plum Dark Red Purple Fruit Cabochon Blossom Flourish Flower Bouquet Leaf Openwork Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent cond...
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s David Webb Gold and 6.50 Carat Diamond Leaf Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 6.50 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1950s 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Gold Pearls Wavy Leaf Crystals Feather Chunky Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Large Long Wavy Leaf White Pearls Crystals Flower Feather Lily Of The Valley Openwork Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition,...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Gold Large Round Pearls Leaf Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Textured Large Round Circle Pearls Leaf Flower Bouquet Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, light scratches and a small peel off at fa...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Bouquet Large Leaf Cluster White Pearls Crystals Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Large Bouquet Wavy Leaf Cluster White Pearls Crystals Openwork Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, almost new. not any stones lost....
Gold Plate
Tsavorite and Diamond Leaf Brooch with Black Rhodium in 18K White Gold, 2008
Located in BILBAO, ES
An imaginative and finely crafted leaf-shaped brooch in 18K white gold, enhanced with black rhodium, dating to 2008.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Gold Croissant Wavy Openwork Leaf Glow Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Long Wavy Openwork Leaf Croissant Glow Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Double Windy Leaf Cluster Pearls Crystals Long Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Unisex Double Vivid Windy Leaf Cluster Pearls Crystals Openwork Long Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, almost new. not any stones lost....
Gold Plate, Enamel
TRIFARI crown vintage sugned leaf gold rhinestone pearls designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal s...
Christian Dior 1966 GROSSE Vintage Lilac Amethyst Gold Flower Leaf Stone Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Amethyst Purple Natural Stone Flower Swirl Leaf Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Leaf Motif Brooch with Natural Blue Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautifully textured golden multi-leaf design brooch accented by deep blue natural sapphires.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Gold Large Textured Wavy Leaf Flower Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Wavy Leaf Flower Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Unisex Vivid Textured Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Studio Rêves Leaf of Eternal Wisdom Brooch with Sapphires in Titanium and Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
A poetic homage to nature’s quiet transformation, the Leaf of Eternal Wisdom Brooch captures the moment a leaf begins to wither—revealing, beneath its fading surface, the luminous tr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
Marcel Boucher Vintage Large White Pearl Gold Orchid Flourish Flower Leaf Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Wokingham, England
Marcel Boucher Vintage Large 1950s White Round Pearl Orchid Flourish Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Vivid Trio Bouquet Cluster Flower Large Leaf Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Vivid Trio Cluster Flower Large Leaf Bouquet Cute Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Oval Pearl Gold Symmetric Feather Leaf Wing Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Oval White Pearl Symmetric Feather Leaf Wing Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Extra Long Curled Leaf Flower Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Extra Long Textured Curled Leaf Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 White Round Pearl Gold Flourish Flower Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Large White Round Circle Pearl Flourish Blossom Flower Leaf Openwork Filigree Modernist Exquisite Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Cartier European Cut Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Design Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier European Cut Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Design Brooch Product Details Xupes Ref: J607 Brand: Cartier Model: Leaf Design Brooch Type: Brooch Serial Number: 5**...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Wave Cluster Flower Leaf Bouquet Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Wave Cluster Flower Leaf Bouquet Dome Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Good condition.
Gold Plate
Miriam Haskell Russian Gold Plated Ornate Flower and Leaf Dome Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in London, GB
Miriam Haskell beautiful Russian gold plated dome brooch, with a lovely ornate flower and leaf design.
Yellow Gold Garnet & Seed Pearl Edwardian Three-Leaf Clover Brooch - 14k Round
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnets Cut: Round Color: Red Natural Seed Pearl Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged...
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Orange Fruit Flower Bouquet Leaf Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Orange Cabochon Beads Fruit Flower Bouquet Leaf Openwork Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage gold toner green jade leafs pink coral flowers designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • gold tone • natural green jade and pink coral • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A...
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Corocraft Coro Vintage 1950s Texture Wavy Tulip Flower Leaf Feather Gold Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in Wokingham, England
Corocraft Coro Vintage 1950s Textured Wavy Tulip Flower Leaf Feather Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Maple Leaf Brooch, 1900s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant and dainty early 20th century diamond and pearl bar brooch, designed around a finely modelled maple leaf motif.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Crown Trifari 1950s Crystals Pink Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Basket Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Pink Flower Green Leaf Enamel Bouquet Basket Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
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.