White Gold Contemporary Brooch with Light Rose Morganite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
It is made in 18 karat white gold with natural transparent light rose morganite in octagon cut.
Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch encrusted with a rose quartz cabochon and five round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Rose Green Gold Diamond Garnet Brooch Pin Antique Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Exquisite 14K tri-color gold antique brooch pin featuring a harmonious blend of yellow, rose, and green gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Rose Green Gold Diamond Garnet Brooch Pin Antique Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Exquisite 14K tri-color gold antique brooch pin featuring a harmonious blend of yellow, rose, and green gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch with rose quartz encrusted with 5 round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
6.62 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Flower Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1910 wonderful diamond flower brooch. 1 round .42ct center diamond with 2 pear shaped diamonds totaling .90cts accented with 212 round diamonds, 5.30cts in a platinum flower de...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
Victorian 15k Yellow, Rose & White Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional Victorian 15k yellow, rose and white gold brooch in the form of a bow; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Rose Quartz Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch Fig by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The use of 18 karat rose gold complements the softness of the stone and adds warmth to the overall look of the brooch.
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Diamond and Pearl Yellow and Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive pearl and diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow and rose gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.44 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch in Rose Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique bar brooch has been crafted in 15k rose gold with a 15k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18K Rose Gold Amethyst and Enamel Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 18K Rose Gold Amethyst and Enamel Brooch/Pin This striking brooch is meticulously handcrafted in 18k rose gold and set with a magnificent amethyst weighing approximately 28....
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1900s Diamonds Sapphire Cabochon Rose Gold Lace Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 14 karat rose gold, and silver. Sublime brooch of the beginning of the 20th century, it is formed of patterns in arabesques, in lace, floral patterns and pampille in the ge...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Go...
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Starburst Botanical Brooch with Drop Spheres
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully sculpted vintage 14K rose gold brooch featuring a dynamic starburst botanical design with flowing curves and two articulated gold drop spheres.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Turtle Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion turtle brooch / pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds on the head, legs, tail and body.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1920s Rose Cut Garnet 14 Karat Gold Engraved Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 14 karat yellow gold oval brooch with an engraved scalloped edge.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Leaf Retro Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A lovely vintage piece, this antique brooch features a leaf in motion, the top finely chased to add realism. The clasp has a safe...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold-Plated Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
At the center, a pavé cluster of white cubic zirconia adds brilliant contrast and sparkle. Crafted in rose gold-plated metal, the piece features a two-in-one design: it can be worn ...
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant With Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique 18kt Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds Brooch has hoops attached so its a pendant that can also be worn on a necklace Diamonds: 16 Rose cut diamonds Mate...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Garnets, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Fly Brooch / Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion brooch 7 pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two garnets as eyes, a garnet on the neck and the body is studded with garnets while the wings are studde...
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Mesopotamian Brooch with Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold Mesopotamian brooch is encrusted with a 3.1 carat neon copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline (10.8x8.2 mm).
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary Magnolia Brooch with Cushion Lavender Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with cushion spinel.
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Artist Contemporary Bamboo Brooches Triptych
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
It is made of 18 karat rose gold and was created to be worn together with other brooches in the collection, following the Chinese calligraphy principle of "line and spot" for a balan...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Modern Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom brooch is made with 18 karat rose gold, encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a removable cabochon amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold-Plated Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
At the center, a pavé cluster of white cubic zirconia adds brilliant contrast and sparkle. Crafted in rose gold-plated metal, the piece features a two-in-one design: it can be worn ...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Antique 9K Rose Gold Brooch with Three Seed Pearls
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This antique brooch is crafted in warm 9K rose gold, showcasing timeless charm and delicate detail.
Pearl, Rose Gold
Victorian rose cut diamond pearl 18k yellow gold lyre brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the brooch measures 1 5/8 inches in length and has a total gram weight of 6.15 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pole Vaulting 10 Karat Gold Metal Pin Brooch Rose Gold
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is quite a find, Late 19th century Pole Vaulting Metal in 10K Rose Gold. Inscribed with initials, but unable to make out. Old C style closure. Metal dangles from the pin which s...
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom drop brooch is made with 18 karat rose gold and features a removable cabochon lemon quartz drop encrusted with 3 round diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gelati Brooch Diamond Mother-of-Pearl 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302264 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2018 RRP £3,570 Incl. Taxes Model Gelati Serial Number M5EK** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond, Mother of Pearl Total Diamond Wei...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Baby's Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Transformer Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Citrine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom drop brooch is made with 18 karat rose gold and features a removable cabochon lemon quartz drop encrusted with 3 round diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose-Cut Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose-Cut Diamonds Silver & Gold Brooch Rose-cut diamonds of approximately 0.80 carat, set on silver and 14 karat gold; marked with hallmark Size: width 2.5 cm, length 7 cm ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Elephant Smoky Quartz Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is made of 18K rose gold with natural smoky quartz, golden sculptural elephant detail and large detachable prasiolite drop.
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary Peony Petal Brooch with 12 Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 12 round natural diamonds, 0,15 carats, VS, F-G.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold enamel brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful French Victorian brooch is a refined jewel from the 1900’s, centered by a rose cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat.
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch 4 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 41 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.50 CT 2 Rubies - 0.04 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.80 GM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Vintage Retro Green Rose Gold & Platinum Old Diamond Stem Rose Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.05ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Rose & Green Gold w/ Platinum Stem To...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
18K Rose Gold and Silver 2.50ct Diamond Brooch MF01-030326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Opulent 18K Rose Gold and Silver come together to create this delicate brooch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Branch Brooch with Pearls & Rose Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with stone pearls and rose diamond up to 0.20 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 4.7 cm long and 2.6 cm wide Weight: 8...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Artisan Brooch with Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is meticulously handcrafted from 18 karat rose gold, featuring a natural emerald in an octagon cut.
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
Antique 10k Rose Gold Diamond & Pearl Sunburst Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A radiant antique 10K rose gold diamond and pearl sunburst brooch, designed as a dramatic celestial motif with flowing, sculptural rays.
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 10K Rose Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Circa 1900s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a beautifully executed cameo pin - pendant, set in 10K Rose gold with green gold Motifs surrounding the cameo. Fold down bale to wear as a pendant. Cameo measures 1.45 inche...
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1950s Retro Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Sheaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold. A feminine antique brooch featuring a sheaf stylized by 2 openwork tubogaz motifs and a wide gold bow.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable quartz gemstone in a drop cut.
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Elephant Brooch with Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, is made of 18K yellow or rose gold, with the golden elephant on a side, natural petrol green tourmaline, and long detachable minty ...
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold and silver. A lovely antique brooch representing a blooming flower with a large pear-shaped rose-cut diamond at its heart, and rose-cut diamonds at the p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Gold Diamond Rose Flower Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
Weight: 19g Length:7cm Width: 3cm Diamond: Approx5.32 ct _________________________________________ Condition Excellent Comes with Dandelion Antiques Presentation Box ________________...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Brooch with Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon beryl and rose quartz.
Beryl, Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, CE
The brooch will come with a silver chain plated in rose gold or a rubber chain.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
.12 Carat Diamond Pearl Rose Gold Star Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Turn of the century, Antique cushion cut diamond natural pearl brooch pendant. 1 old mine cut center diamond set in 14k rose gold with 66 white and gray accent pearls. circa 1900's ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary Floral Brooch with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal floral brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 31 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural octagon cut emerald.
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Brooch with Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon peridot and rose quartz.
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
Featured in Vogue Rose Gold Artist Contemporary Sculptural Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 Karat Rose Gold Orange Flower Sculptural Brooch has Diamonds and Spinel.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Designer Bamboo Brooch Diptych by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Bamboo Diptych brooch, made of 14 karat rose gold, was featured in Vogue UA, Vogue RU, and Elle UA.
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Seven Diamonds Sapphire Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Hortensia brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 7 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural dark blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Antique Silver Topped Gold Rose-cut Diamond and Amethyst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique brooch features a richly hued 13-carat amethyst at its center, beautifully framed by a halo of shimmering rose-cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate
14K Rose Gold Diamond and Multi Gemstone Beetle Brooch #25486
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold Diamond and Gemstone Beetle Brooch JAGi Certified- Celebrate nature with this captivating 14K rose gold beetle brooch, exquisitely crafted with vibrant gemstones and d...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Featured in Vogue Designer Rose Gold Contemporary Bamboo Brooches Triptych
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Bamboo triptych of brooches is a new must-have item crafted from 14 karat rose gold.
Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14K Rose Gold and Multi-Gemstone Brooch and Pin
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite 1920s brooch and pin set is crafted from luxurious 14 karat rose gold, showcasing timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, 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.