Mechanical Green Enamel And Diamond Flower Pin, French
Located in New York, NY
Articulately crafted Green Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch, where each petal aesthetically crafted
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mechanical Green Enamel And Diamond Flower Pin, French
Located in New York, NY
Articulately crafted Green Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch, where each petal aesthetically crafted
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Green Emerald Frog Pin 2 Carats+
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous frog pin was made in 18k yellow gold with vivid green emerald skin and bright diamond
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Gold Green Enamel .60ctw Diamond Detailed Frog Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Detailed Green Enamel Frog Brooch w/ Pave Diamond Feet & Head --Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Green Dragonfly Enamel Brooch Pin Emerald and Diamonds 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN Hand made with brilliant colors of Enamel Solid 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K 750 Yellow Gold Green Enamel Sapphire Diamond Pin / Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Green Enamel Sapphire Diamond Pin / Brooch Metal Type: 18K 750 Yellow Gold Total Item Weight
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18k Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline White & Black Diamonds Unisex Brooch Pin
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
pin brooch handcrafted in 18k yellow gold white diamonds, black diamonds and round cut green
Diamond, Tourmaline, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yello...
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
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,480Sale Price|0% Off
LeVian 18K White Gold Green Tsavorite Garnet & White Diamond Pepper Pin
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pepper Pin featuring 6 3/8 cts. of Forest Green Tsavorite™, 3/8 cts. of Vanilla Diamonds®
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 7.63 Carat Natural Vivid Green Marquise Tsavorite Diamonds Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Tsavorite & Petals. Handmade 3D raised Brooch GIA Certified: 4.83ct. Natural Green Tsavorite
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx with Emerald Eyes Brooch Pin. Hand set with 0.30tcw
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Floral Pin with Green Enamel and Round Diamonds 0.85 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold green enamel floral pin with seven diamonds weighing 0.85 carat total. Pin is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,159Sale Price|27% Off
18k Gold Diamond Eyes Guilloche Green Enamel & Circle Work Frog Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Color Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Pin & Guilloche Green Enamel Work Total
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sea Lion Fish Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamonds 3.28 CT 326 Green Garnet 12.01 CT 2 Ruby 0.26 CT 18KR 34.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Tsavorite & Diamond Pave Antique Style Brooch Pin Pendant White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
cut green tsavorite gemstone measuring 8 x 6 mm. The brooch is further set with stunning round cut
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
18.20 Carat Carved Dragon Green Jadeite Jade Grade "A" & Diamonds Pendant/Pin
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Carved Dragon Shaped 18.20-carat green Jadeite Jade Grade "A" and diamond pendant/pin crossover
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Pink Sapphire Green Garnet & Diamond Flower 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x2.40x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 41 Green
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$638Sale Price|20% Off
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
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Oval Cut Green Emerald & Diamond Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The bee is thought to symbolise brightness, joy, beauty and celebration. This emerald and diamond
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Emeralds & Diamonds Art Deco Inspired Style 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
a gemmy green 0.40 carat oval emerald, highlighted on each side by glittering diamonds and small
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue And Green Enamel And Diamond Tree Motif Pin In Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This tree motif pin weighs 15.20 DWT (approx. 23.64 grams). It contains 9 round G color and VS
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Frog Pink Ruby Diamond Pave & Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.37 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.95 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Frog Pink Ruby & Diamond Pave Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.40 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.30 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$718Sale Price|27% Off
Antique Art Deco 10k White Gold & Platinum Diamond and Green Glass Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 2.9mm (not including pin) Condition: Antique Art Deco. Few diamonds have chips under magnification
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 23K Gold Old European Cut Diamond White Green Enamel Flower PIN Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow Gold (Pin 18K), diamond antique hair pin. In excellent condition. Antique. Signs of wear are
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Green Enamel Frog Pin, Circa 1980, in 18 Karat Gold with 0.40 Carats Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
of diamonds? This beautifully made little green treefrog in 18 karat gold has been finished in vivid
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,398Sale Price|27% Off
Vintage 18k Solid Gold Diamond Green Enamel Spray Flower Multi Layer Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Green Enamel Weight: 16.55 Grams Clasp: Pin Backing w/ Push Closure Height: 37.2mm (1.4") (north to
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$7,184Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold GIA Green Jade & 1.90ctw Round Diamond Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
color throughout. The jade is surrounded with a diamond halo while the pin is also decorated with 2
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Aquamarine & Green Garnet Diamond Pave Dove Bird 18K Two Tone Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
110 Green Garnet 1.19 CT 1 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 25.83 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamonds 0.25 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.13 CT 147 Green Garnet 2.96 CT 1 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KW 18.20 GM (WNTT
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamonds 0.16 CT 61 Green Garnet 1.52 CT 1 Ruby 0.13 CT 18KW 10.28 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Tsavorite & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
, and diamonds in a lovely geometric shape. A central very fine oval tsavorite and two more tsavorite on
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond and Blue-Green Enamel Bumblebee Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting 18K yellow gold bumblebee brooch pin offers a captivating glimpse into the majestic
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
(2) 18k Gold Pair Of Textured Green Enamel Mother & Baby Frog Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a pair of beautifully detailed brooch pins crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
3ct. Natural Green Brown Pink Tourmaline Rope Twist .40ct Diamond Pin 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Statement Pin Very Well Made Pink, Green & BRown Tourmaline 1.5 x .56 inch 14kt. yellow gold
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Green Agate & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Striking, to state the obvious, this Art Deco inspired brooch, centering a 5 carat cabochon green
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald and Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
brooch, masterfully hand in 14k white gold. Frosted with shimmering diamonds, on each side features
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,364Sale Price|20% Off
18k Two Tone Gold Detailed Mosaic Green Enamel W/ Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamonds that are neatly pave set in solid 18k white gold, which gives the piece a such a gorgeous and
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Antique Russian No Heat Beryl, Onyx, and Old Mine Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
), Diamond, Onyx ✔ Beryl Cut: Cushion ✔ Beryl Color: Green ✔ Beryl Clarity: Cushion ✔ Beryl Origin: Russia
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, White ...
Opal, Green Tourmaline & Multi Color Stone Brooch /Pin 18 Kt Gold 13gm By Medina
Located in New York, NY
Opal, Green Tourmaline & Multi Color Stone Brooch /Pin 18 Kt Gold 13gm By Medina secure brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Fancy Colored Sapphires and Diamond Clover Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian fancy coloured sapphires and diamond four-leaf clover pin, the brooch set with
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yello...
Unavailable|$2,400
Diamond and Green Garnet Pin/Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This unique pin dresses up any outfit. It has .42cts of white diamonds, G color, VS2 clarity, with
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,399
Green Enamel Diamond Gold Owl Brooch Pin
Located in Bellevue, WA
This incredible owl brooch pin features genuine diamonds bezel set for the eyes and green enamel
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,500
Green Quartz Pearl Diamond Gold Arrow Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold and silver arrow pin, set with 56 single cut diamonds weighing 1.0 carats total, 2
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$16,255
Green Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13 cabochon-cut rubies and by 13 round brilliant diamonds of approximately 0.65 total carat weight.
Unavailable|$2,800
Green Semi Precious Gemstone, Diamonds and Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic brooch with a semi-precious green gemstone, set in 10 karat yellow gold frame. Set on the
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
1950 Floral Dome Green and Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Roma, IT
enameled petals, enlightened by 3 diamonds. The pin can be easily wore as a pendant, with an appropriate
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$27,500
Antique Style Plique-a-jour Cut Diamond gold Dragonfly Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold antique style en tremblant dragonfly pin with green and blue plique-a-jour
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Alice Cicolini Green Amethyst Yellow Topaz Flower Gold Flower Brooch Hair Pin
By Alice Cicolini
Located in London, GB
white diamond pave set brooch pin can be threaded, or the customers own chain or hair pins can be
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold
Unavailable|$11,000
Gem Encrusted Sea Horse Brooch & Lapel Pin
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
. This work of art has over 7 carats of Blue & Green Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds. Pictures are
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,740 / item
Tidal Pin or Pendant with Yellow and Green Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita’s spectacular Tidal Pin/Pendant has appeared in numerous magazines and blog posts. It
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Cartier Diamond & Bright Green Enamel Flower Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pin with Bright Green Enamel & center Diamond made in the late 70's Petals are highlighted
Diamond, 18k Gold
Red and Green Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Red and Green Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pin: charming and lifelike, set with a .15
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Diamond Bow Pin in 14k Rose & Green Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat rose and green gold Retro design bow pin, set with ten (10) single-cut diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum Diamond Bow and Green Onyx Circle Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage platinum pin is adorned with 29 round diamonds and green onyx. The diamonds weigh
Onyx, Platinum
Carved Green Jade and White Diamond Pin in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful big round carved green jade with 0.10 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum
White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Cartier Blue & Green Chalcedony Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Blue & Green Chalcedony Brooch Pin by Cartier. With 22 round brilliant
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Opal Green Tourmaline Amethyst Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vibrant diamond and gemstone brooch handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The pin features inlays of
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Yellow 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.