Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Large Green Beads Blossom Peony Rose Flower Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Unisex 3D Vivid Large Green Beads Blossom Flourish Layer Peony Rose Flower Leaf Brooch, Gold plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Large Knot Bow Dots Ribbon Butterfly Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Unisex Large Vivid Knot Bow Dots Ribbon Butterfly Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Knot Bow Ribbon White Circle Round Pearl Glow Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Large Vivid Blossom Flower Double Layer Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Large Vivid Blossom Flower Double Layer Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Large Vivid Double Layers Leaf Blossom Flower Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Large Vivid Double Layers Leaf Blossom Flourish Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Knot Bow Ribbon White Circle Round Pearl Glow Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Large Ruby Heart Openwork Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Unisex Large Two 2 Ruby Red Abnormal Cabochon Stone Circle Heart Love Interlocked Openwork Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition, only dark ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Large Vivid Double Layers Leaf Blossom Flower Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Large Vivid Double Layers Leaf Blossom Flourish Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Large Ruby Wire Openwork Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Large Ruby Cabochon Stone Round Circle Interlocked Openwork Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Black Crystal Feather Leaf Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Black Enamel Crystals Feather Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Large Gripoix Round Pink Orange Crystal Bud Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Gripoix Round Pink Orange Crystal Bud Flower Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Large Gripoix Round Pink Orange Crystal Bud Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Gripoix Round Pink Orange Crystal Bud Flower Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Large Green Beads Blossom Peony Rose Flower Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Unisex 3D Vivid Large Green Beads Blossom Flourish Layer Peony Rose Flower Leaf Brooch, Gold plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Black Crystal Feather Leaf Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Black Enamel Crystals Feather Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Large Knot Bow Dots Ribbon Butterfly Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Large Knot Bow Dots Ribbon Butterfly Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Large Knot Bow Dots Ribbon Butterfly Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Large Knot Bow Dots Ribbon Butterfly Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Vivid 3D Coral Flower Exquisite Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Vivid 3D Coral Flower Exquisite Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, some very light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Black Crystal Feather Leaf Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Black Enamel Crystals Feather Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Vivid 3D Coral Flower Exquisite Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Vivid 3D Coral Flower Exquisite Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, some very light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Blossom Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very new. Rare to find this excellent 1964 year brooch. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. S...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Blossom Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very new. Rare to find this excellent 1964 year brooch. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. S...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Four Palm Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Four Palm Leaf Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, maybe some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable....
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Large Vivid Blossom Flower Double Layer Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Large Vivid Blossom Flower Double Layer Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Sunflower Sunburst Sun Dome Chunky Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Textured Large Sunflower Sunburst Sun Dome Dots Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition, maybe light scratches or co...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Four Palm Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Four Palm Leaf Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, maybe some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable....
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Round Wreath Flower Whole Oval Pearls Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Large Round Circle Wreath Flower Whole Oval Pearls Double Layer Openwork Dome Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Round Wreath Flower Whole Oval Pearls Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Large Round Circle Wreath Flower Whole Oval Pearls Double Layer Openwork Dome Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Round Wreath Flower Whole Oval Pearls Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Round Circle Wreath Flower Whole Oval Pearls Double Layer Openwork Dome Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Round Wreath Flower Whole Oval Pearls Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Round Circle Wreath Flower Whole Oval Pearls Double Layer Openwork Dome Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Jet and 9k Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian jet and 9 karat yellow gold cameo brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This original antique Victorian jet broo...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
A large sterling and paste highly stylised 'cocktail' brooch, Pennino, USA, 1940
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This beautifully designed and created brooch by Pennino in the 1940s epitomises the 'cocktail style' so prevalent at this time, a true flight of fancy and imagination. Beautifully ex...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Double Heart Love Crystals Twist Rope Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. Size: 5.5 cm x 3.8 cm. Weight: 20.0 g. _ _ _ Great for ev...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Vivid Textured Wavy Windy Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Excellent condition, 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Grosse on the back. Size: 4.8*2.5 cm. Weight: 6.0 g. _ _...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Trio Oval Interlocked Rope Twist Knot Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back. Size: 7.0 cm x 2.8 cm. Weight: 26...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Leaf Palm Flower Triangle White Pearls Cluster Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 5.5*4.4 cm. Weight: 12 g. Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of t...
Gold Plate
Pair of Chaumet Mirrored Diamond and Gold Flower Brooches
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large mirrored two-color gold flower brooches, each centered by concentric diamond rings, in 18k.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Russian Demantoid Diamond Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Kazan between 1899 and 1908 A large and finely handcrafted 14K gold brooch is designed as a flying bird carrying a bezel-set 0.55 ct antique cut diamond.
Rare Trifari large 3.25" fascia red aurora borealis margarita flower pin brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This Trifari pin is a stunning piece dating from the mid 1950s. It has the crown Trifari mark with c in a circle copyright mark dating seen on pieces from 1955 to 1969. This 3.25 inc...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Givenchy Vintage Large Gripoix Round Pink Orange Crystal Bud Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on the back. Size: 7.2 cm x 3.5 cm. Weight: 19.0 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet ...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990s Large Ripple Red Heart Love Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990s Large Ripple Red Enamel Heart Love Brooch Pendant Pin, Gold Plated Tone In excellent condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990s Large Ripple Red Heart Love Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990s Large Ripple Red Enamel Heart Love Brooch Pendant Pin, Gold Plated Tone In excellent condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990s Large Ripple Red Heart Love Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990s Large Ripple Red Enamel Heart Love Brooch Pendant Pin, Gold Plated Tone In excellent condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Large Vivid 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
Givenchy Vintage Large Lily Of The Valley White Pearls Bell Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Massive Lily Of The Valley White Pearls Bell Flower Leaf Chunky Statement Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Vivid White Blossom Daisy Flower Leaf Stem Dot Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Vivid White Blossom Daisy Flower Leaf Stem Dot Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Large Lily Of The Valley White Pearls Bell Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Massive Lily Of The Valley White Pearls Bell Flower Leaf Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Vivid White Blossom Daisy Flower Leaf Stem Dot Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Vivid White Blossom Daisy Flower Leaf Stem Dot Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Vivid White Blossom Daisy Flower Leaf Stem Dot Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Vivid White Blossom Daisy Flower Leaf Stem Dot Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Large Patriotic United States Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flag Brooch in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Large Patriotic United States Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flag Brooch in 18k One Hundred and Forty Five Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing 2.46 Carats [GH VVS-VS1] Thirty Eight Ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Purple and Yellow Enamel and Diamond Large Pansy Brooch, American c.1900
Located in Firenze, IT
With lilac coloured upper petals and similar to lower petals shading to orangey-yellow middle, naturalistic markings, an old round brilliant cut diamond claw set to centre, mounted i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K and Platinum, Diamond Pave Large Bird Vintage Brooch by McTeigue, c. 1965
By McTeigue
Located in Aspen, CO
Exquisite brooch featuring a bird in flight, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The body of the bird is encrusted with white diamonds, set in platinum, creating a dazzling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Lily Of The Valley White Bell Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on the back. Size: 7.8 cm x 3.2 cm. Weight: 22.0 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear...
Gold Plate
18 Karat Gold Bunny Rabbit brooch, circa 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold large brooch of a well defined bunny rabbit.
Ruby
Russell Trusso Enamel Tahitian Pearl Sapphire Fine Silver Gold Brooch/Pendant
By Russell Trusso
Located in Dallas, TX
Enamel has stunning shimmering, color-shifting qualities. The Flower Brooch is attached to a large horizontal gold leaf pin for brooch wear, with a hidden bail to be worn as a pendan...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, White 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.