Chanel Large Laminated Pastel Fabric Camelia Brooch, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A whopping 3.5 inches in diameter is this Chanel laminated printed sheer fabric Camelia brooch from
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Tiffany & Co. 1995 Fireworks Sterling Silver 18k Gold Amethyst Large Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
12.21mm (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 31.38 Grams Overall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 1995 Fireworks Sterling Silver 18k Gold Citrine Large Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
12.18mm (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 29.04 Grams Overall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Webb Gold Spray Brooch
Sold|$9,760
David Webb Gold Spray Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An original piece by famed American jeweler David Webb! It is made in 18k yellow gold, the large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Double Large Tropical Leaf Tree Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Grosse 1962 on the back. Size: 5.0 cm x 3.2 cm. We...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Baroque Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Swirl Twist Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure, signed GROSSE 1959 on the back. Size: 5.6 cm x 5.1 cm. Weight: 28 g...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Crystals Openwork Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very rare. All stones are attached. Not any colour loss. Signed on the back Yves Saint Laurent, Made in France. Size: approx. 6.0* 3.9 cm. Weight: Approx. 25 ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Mid-Century Gem Set Diamond Flower Brooch
Sold|$22,636
Large Mid-Century Gem Set Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous large scale flower brooch dating from the 1950s. Crafted from 18k white gold
Category
20th Century Post-War Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Chanel Large Laminated Pastel Fabric Camelia Brooch, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A whopping 3.5 inches in diameter is this Chanel laminated printed sheer fabric Camelia brooch from
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Vintage Kurt Wayne 18k Gold Ruby Detailed Textured Ram Brooch Pin Pendant
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent, vintage, Kurt Wayne pin/brooch or pendant that was crafted in 1969 from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large Pearl White Yellow Daisy Flower Gold Retro Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches on faux pearls since years go. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on the back. Size: 6.0 cm x 6.0 cm. Weight: 45.0 g. _ _ _ Great for...
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Gianfranco Ferre 1980s Large Nautilus Sea Shell Brooch
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in New York, NY
layered with gold-plated metal, the brooch has a luxurious sheen and a dimensional quality, with a depth
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Solid Gold Diamond Plique A Jour Enamel Large Bumble Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 18k White Gold Pin & Blue Plique A Jour Enamel Weight: 23.1 Grams
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Large Vivid Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Gold 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
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Very Large Yellow Gold Mystery Set Ruby & Fancy Yellow Diamond Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Pin Total Weight: 91.72 Grams Dimensions: 67.4x81.5mm (2.6x3.2") (approx.)(when
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Size: 4.5*4.0 cm. Weight: 19 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Size: 4.5*4.0 cm. Weight: 19 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Large Beautiful 18 K Gold Enamel Sapphire Diamond and Ruby Brooch or Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A large and beautifully hand made dragonfly brooch in 18K yellow gold with applied enamel, 13
Category
1990s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Turn-of-the-Century Large Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Silver backed with 18 karat yellow gold brooch decorated with .95 carats of old mine cut diamonds
Category
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 1960's Large Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Heraldic Lion Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped or 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany Circa: 1960s Measures: 2 x 2 1/2 inches Total weight
Category
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. Large Zig-Zag Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Zig Zag Brooch, signed Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 1983.
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Large 5 Leaf Vivid Curled Wavy Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss. Rare to find
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Large 3D Vivid Rose Blossom Leaf Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Good condition. Light scratches or colour loss. Rare to find. 100% Genuine. A unique
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Diamond Rose Pin/Brooch/Pendant 22.00 Carat Total Weight in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Diamond Rose Brooch/Pin/Pendant 22.00 Carat Total Weight in 18k Rose Gold Large Flower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Large 3D Vivid Rose Blossom Leaf Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Large 3D Vivid Rose Flower Blossom Leaf Stem Brooch, Gold Tone
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink Pearls Crystals Openwork Logo CC Gold Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Peel off on the faux pearls, barely noticeable. Others are
Category
1990s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Textured Large Black Enamel Knot Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Large Black Enamel Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Textured Large Black Enamel Knot Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Large Black Enamel Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink Pearls Crystals Openwork Logo CC Gold Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Peel off on the faux pearls, barely noticeable. Others are
Category
1990s French Baroque Revival Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink Pearls Crystals Openwork Logo CC Gold Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Peel off on the faux pearls, barely noticeable. Others are
Category
1990s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink Pearls Crystals Openwork Logo CC Gold Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Peel off on the faux pearls, barely noticeable. Others are
Category
1990s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Corletto Large 18 Karat Gold 2.05 Carat Diamond Ruby & Enamel Dragon Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding vintage statement brooch was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow and white gold
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Red Heart Love Ripple Gold Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Red Enamel Heart Love Ripple Elegant Modernist Brooch
Category
1990s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Red Heart Love Ripple Gold Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Red Enamel Heart Love Ripple Elegant Modernist Brooch
Category
1990s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
18k Yellow Gold GIA 8.50ctw Fancy Yellow Diamond Large Rose Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 31.53 Grams Overall Height: 83.7mm (3.2") (north to south
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Moon Round Circle Swirl Twist Glow Matte Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light colour loss, light scratches. 100% Genuine. A very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Large Black Logo Oval Pendant Ribbon Bow Badge Gold Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Iconic Unisex Large Glow Black Logo Oval Pendant Ribbon Bow Badge Pin Brooch
Category
1990s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
David Webb Gold Armadillo Brooch
Sold|$5,500
David Webb Gold Armadillo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A large 18 karat gold armadillo brooch with ruby eyes by David Webb.
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Large Vivid Woven Dome Gold Straw Hat Chunky Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Signed at the rear. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Large Vivid Woven Dome Straw Hat Chunky Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Signed at the rear. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Pearls Openwork Gold 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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Moon Round Circle Swirl Twist Glow Matte Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light colour loss, light scratches. 100% Genuine. A very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Pearls Large Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Openwork Gold 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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Large Vivid Woven Dome Straw Hat Chunky Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Signed at the rear. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Classic Textured Large Wavy Leaf Gold Pin Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Classic Textured Large Wavy Leaf Pin Brooch, Gold Tone Very good
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Classic Textured Large Wavy Leaf Gold Pin Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Classic Textured Large Wavy Leaf Pin Brooch, Gold Tone Very good
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Brooch with Diamonds and a Large Pearl
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold brooch possessing a 9 mm fine pearl and accent small diamonds weighing .06 cts
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Marchak Paris Large Carved Jade Diamond Ruby Brooch
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
Marchak Paris Large Carved Jade Diamond Ruby Brooch Beautiful art deco large carved jade (31 x
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, White Gold
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Pearls Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat White Pearls Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Pearls Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat White Pearls Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Large Camel Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company Camel Brooch, one of the more scarce and Iconic
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Large 3D Vivid Rose Blossom Leaf Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. Size: 5.5 cm x 6.5 cm. Weight: 34.0 g
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold 26ctw GIA Aquamarine Diamond Hand Made Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Weight: 32 (approx.) Material: Solid 16-18K White Gold Total Weight: 40.70 Grams Overall Width
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Plique A Jour Blue Enamel Dual Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a large dual
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Mother Of Pearl Large Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond Mother Of Pearl Flower Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Large Moon Circle Swirl Twist Glow Matte Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch, signed at the back. Size: 4.8*4.8 cm. Weight: 13 g/each. Crown Trifari created some of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Large Moon Circle Swirl Twist Glow Matte Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch, signed at the back. Size: 4.8*4.8 cm. Weight: 13 g/each. Crown Trifari created some of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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Large Gold Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact large gold brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 948 vintage editions and 89 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect large gold brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A large gold brooch from Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Chanel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A large gold brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 332, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a large gold brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Large Gold Brooch?
Prices for a large gold brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $485,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,999.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
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.
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