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
$6,398Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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.
Antique 4.25 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The brooch has been crafted in the form of a stemmed four-leaf clover.
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
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,...
$11,720Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold 10.50ctw Black & White Diamond Dual Feather Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (82) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 40 Baguette & Calibre Cut with 42 Round Brilliant Cut - Channel & Pave Set -Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 6.50ctw (approx.) (49) Natural ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K Rose Gold and Silver 1.0ct Diamond Floral Leaf Brooch MF14-062626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An exquisite antique French brooch crafted in 18K rose gold and sterling silver, depicting a naturalistic spray of leaves and branches tied with a ribbon bow, the entire surface pav-...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized gold branch stemming with sweeping gold and platinum leaves Bead set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 3.15 carats total G to H...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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...
Diamond Brooch Pearl Leaf Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond brooch is set with 11.31 carats of round diamonds en pavé. The elegant leaf design suspends a gem quality 18 x 17mm large South Sea pearl distinguished by a beautiful nac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,358Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Gold High Quality 1ctw Diamond Textured Polished Multi Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (42) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut & Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow &...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$292Sale Price|20% Off
Flower and Leaf Amethyst Crystal Pin Brooch in Gold, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An ornate glowing pin, featuring a golden flower and petals, accented with amethyst crystals. Exquisite! Hallmarks: 1/20 12K GF, Gold Filled, M
Crystal, Gold-filled
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Oak Leaf Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite double oak leaf brooch with beautifully placed round bezel set diamonds on linen like gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$941Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Grosse Germany 14k Yellow Gold 3D Detailed Textured Leaf Pin Brooch
By Grosse
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.12 Grams Overall Height: 35.10mm (1.38") Overall Width: 36.34mm (1.43") Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure Condition: Excellent condition! S...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL gold-tone 92P FOUR LEAF CLOVER & IMITATION PEARL PIN Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel pin brooch is crafted in gold-plated metal and topped with a glossy black cabochon adorned with a delicate four-leaf clover motif, framed by a beaded chai...
Mings Hawaii Jade and Pearl Leaf Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.8 Grams Gemstones: Akoya Pearl and Jade Brooch Measurements: 2.80" x 1.4" Stamped: "Mings" "14...
Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1961 GROSSE Iconic Gold Large Five Swirl Wavy Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Mings Oval Jade Droplets Leaf and Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 18.6 Grams Stones: Jade and akoya pearls Brooch Measurements: 2.25" x 1.50" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" ...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1967 Gold Rare Large Leaf Vivid Wavy Windy Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Vivid Textured Wavy Windy Leaf Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
“Vintage 14k Gold Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch with Enamel Ladybird, 1940s”
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold rock crystal brooch in leaf design with enamel lady bird on top brooch messures 5cm hall marked 14k gold
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
14k White Gold 1.65ctw Ruby Tsavorite & Diamond Rose Flower Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut- Pave Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.10ctw (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Tsavorite- Round Brilliant Cut- Pave Set - Vivid Gr...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mings Light Jade Leaf and Pearl Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 16.3 Grams Stones: Jade and akoya pearls Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.30" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Co...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Multicolored Hardstone Shell Leaf Brooch
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An 18k yellow gold double leaf-form brooch designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., dating from the late 1970s to the early 1980s.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scandinavian Jeweler, Leaf-Shaped Brooch in 14 Carat Gold with Cultured Pearl
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian jeweler. Leaf-shaped brooch in 14 carat gold adorned with cultured pearl.
Cultured Pearl, Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Enamel Work Textured Leaf Rooster Head Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Pave Set on Rooster - White nice diamonds (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color Material: Solid 18k Y...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1964 Rare Gold Four Curled Swirl Wavy Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Unisex Textured Four Curled Swirl Wavy Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Floral 0.50 Carat Ruby Dust Design on Leafs Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The Ruby total gem carat weight is approx 0.50 carat. The brooch weights a total of 18 grams. There are two tone of gold used in this brooch, there is rose gold and yellow gold accom...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Symmetric Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Whole Shining Crystals Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1965 Gold Large 3D Curled Leaf Ribbon Bow Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Large Vivid 3D Curled Leaf Ribbon Bow Cluster Flourish Flower Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
D'Orlan Vintage Rare Gold Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
GROSSE CHRISTIAN DIOR 1967 GERMANY signed gold plated leaf designer brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GROSSE 67 GERMANY • gold plated • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ V...
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Rare White Pearls Swirl Wavy Vine Leaf Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Swirl Wavy Twist Vine Leaf Flower White Pearls Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
$19,840Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum & 18k Gold GIA 51.68ct Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Double Leaf Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (24) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Yellowish Orange Color - 18.50ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (36) Natural G...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Carved Coral & Lapis Floral Leaf Design Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Angel Skin Coral - Carved Rose Flower Design- Light Angel Skin Color - 53x26.3mm (approx. ) (6) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Bead Ball Shape - Pro...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Sapphire and Rare Blue Cabochon Moonstone Leaf Shaped Pin Brooch 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 14kt yellow gold retro Sapphire and blue cabochon moonstone leaf shaped pin brooch.
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1963 GROSSE Gold Long Vivid Double Rose Leaf Buds Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Textured Long Vivid 3D Double Curled Flower Rose Buds Leaf Brooch Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Cartier 1950's Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two stylized minimalist leaves - one is yellow and the other is white gold Centering stems channel set with baguette cut rubies and diamonds, respectively Rubies weigh ap...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
Nature Inspired Carved Emerald Leaf Mid-Century Brooch with Diamonds in 18k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless elegance with this exquisite brooch, meticulously handcrafted in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Wailea, HI
18k Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Leaf Brooch Seventy Four Tsavorite Garnets weighing 2.50 carats approximately Fifty Three round brilliant cut Diamond weighing 1.00 carats approxima...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Gold Large Five Leaf Vivid Swirl Wavy Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Unisex Large Vivid Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Brooch Gold Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Gold Unisex Textured Vivid Maple Ivy Leaf Modernist Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Vivid Maple Ivy Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Large Leaf Five Curled Wavy Vivid Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Retro Two Tone Gold 0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Leaf Pin Brooch Circa 1975
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold brooch set with 23 natural diamonds — 17 single-cut stones mounted in white gold accents and 6 brilliant-cut diamonds — totaling approximately 0.35 carats. Th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Invisibly Set Ombre Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary set 18 karat white gold , Diamond and Blue Sapphire leaf brooch. Each of the five leaves are invisibly set with Princess Cut stones.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Gold Three Trio Vivid Swirl Leaf Wavy Twist Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Unisex 3 Three Trio Vivid Swirl Leaf Wavy Twist Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vivid Gold Long Wavy Trio Three Layer Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Unisex Vivid Long Wavy Twist Swirl Trio Three Leaf Layer Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Gold Leaf Vivid Trio Swirl Wavy Twist Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Vivid Trio Swirl Wavy Twist Leaf Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Vintage Gents 12K Gold Filled Carved Rose Brooch Enamel Leaf Lever Back Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage mid-century jewelry demi-parure by Gents features a matching brooch pin and lever back earrings set. Crafted with a 12 karat gold-filled base, each piece showcases a bea...
Enamel, Gold-filled
Gilded Textured Gold Vermeil Hardware with Faux Pearls "Leaf & Vine" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed with textured as well as polished gilded gold vermeil finished hardware "Leaf & Vine " brooch is accented with faux pearls, and measures 2 2...
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Leaf Trio Vivid Swirl Wavy Twist Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Three Trio Vivid Swirl Leaf Wavy Twist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Gold White Pearls Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat White Pearls Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, Not any faux pearls lost. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
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.