Large 18 Carat Gold and Silver Arrow Brooch with Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A spectactularly large 18 carat gold and silver arrow brooch set with 114 old cut diamonds (app. 5.44 carat in total), in its original case by the Linzeler Frères, 1885-1889, Paris, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Emanuel Ungaro, Paris 1980s Large 7.5" Satin Gold, Jeweled Tassel Brooch
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980s Emanuel Ungaro very large brooch featuring a heart shaped design in gold plate with tassel.
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Gold Logo Filigree Openwork Heart Love Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Logo Initial Filigree Openwork Heart Love Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Jean Vitau 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Large Parrot Pin Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in Montclair, NJ
Large Colorful Parrot Bird Pin Brooch - Very Vibrant!
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$958Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large 45.4x29.6mm Oval Opal Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Light Play of Colors- 45.4x29.6mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Pin...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Gold White Pearl Crystals Large Magnolia Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Blossom Flourish Flower Magnolia White Circle Round Pearl Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition and very new. 100% Genuine. ...
Gold Plate
Gold Crystal and Gem Set Large French Giardinetto Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 18K Yellow and White Gold Giardinetto Brooch, measuring 2 5/8 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches wide. The Rock Crystal vase portion is set in White Gold and has diamond mo...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Large Opal and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite brooch is set with 9 glowing opals. They have flashes of fiery red and so any other wonderful colours. In-between each opal there are a pair of sparking diamonds. Mode...
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Gold Logo Monogram Openwork Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Relief Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
18kt White Gold French Victorian Style Cameo Brooch with Large Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
In an openwork 18K white gold cadre, a meticulously carved hard stone cameo within this French Victorian style brooch with security chain. No detail has been spared to enrich this ...
Diamond, White Gold
Large DeRosa Retro Sunburst Clip Brooch
By Ralph DeRosa
Located in New York, NY
Large DeRosa Elaborate Tiered Retro Sunburst Fur Clip Brooch of rose gold plate sterling silver and crystal rhinestone accents.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Italy Brooch Pin Large Statement Modernist Swirl Design Tri Gold
Located in Greer, SC
"Artistic leaf design brooch is made in 14 karat yellow, white and rose gold, stamped 14KT, marked Italy weighs 10.2 pennyweights, cast and hand assembled construction, bright finish...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Whimsical Polished Gilded Gold Vermeil "Teddy" Brooch & Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful large whimsical polished gilded gold vermeil "Teddy" Bear has the option to wear as a brooch as well as a pendant.
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Logo Gold Heart Pink Fuchsia Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Large Logo Heart Love Fuchsia Pink Purple Crystal Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Large Parrot Pin/Brooch with Diamonds and Gemstones in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Parrot Pin / Brooch with Diamonds and Gemstones in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Parrot Pin features pave set Round Brilliant Diamonds on the body of parrot with feathers of Rubies,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Convertible Floral Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in Flushing, NY
A David Webb 18K yellow gold convertible brooch and pendant, designed as a bold, symmetrical floral-form composition measuring approximately 7 cm in diameter. The sculptural jewel fe...
Large Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pendant 5.00ct 18K White Gold & Mother of Pearl
Located in Great Neck, NY
Large Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pendant 5.00 carat 18K White Gold & Mother of Pearl A breathtaking high jewelry butterfly brooch masterfully crafted in solid 18K white gold, showcasi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural...
Large Antique Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Disc Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb quality antique Etruscan Revival gold and cabochon garnet Greek key motif disk brooch. Centered by a substantial 16mm round deep red cabochon garnet set in a rope twist frame ...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Large Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Platinum Diamond PIN Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold &950 Platinum Length: 3.00 inches Width: 2.00 inches Weight: 22.91 grams TIFFANY & CO. 18K yellow gold and 950 plati...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Large Dimensional Sterling & 12K Gold-Filled Flower Pin – 1940s Retro Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
Crafted in sterling silver and 12K gold-filled metal (marked 1/20 12K GF & Sterling), this brooch is both collectible and wearable.
Sterling Silver, Gold-filled
René Boivin Pink Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet Ruby Gold Large Flower Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k yellow gold large brooch by René Boivin, featuring pink sapphire flower petals, rubies in the center and tsavorite garnet leaves.
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold
$5,598Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise & Diamond Detailed Work Large Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Near Colorless Brilliant Fiery Diamonds - 3.2ctw (approx.) (28) Natural Genuine Turquoise - O...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Ladies Butterfly Brooch, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting, large and heavy butterfly brooch, 18 Karat gold with diamonds and ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Burle Marx Bruno Guidi 18k Gold Blue Topaz Sapphire Pendant Brooch
By Bruno Guidi
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing very large 18k gold modernist pendant - brooch with blue topaz, sapphires and diamonds made by famous Burle Marx Jewelry.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Iconic Rare Gold Large Bow Ribbon Knot Wavy Butterfly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Textured Large Knot Bow Wavy Ribbon Butterfly Twist Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
$7,998Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold & Platinum Ruby & Diamond Hammered Textured Large Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly gorgeous vintage pendant brooch that is very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and platinum prongs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Large Majestic 18k Yellow Gold Italian Enameled Ruby & Diamond OWL Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this large outstanding majestic owl brooch crafted from 18k yellow gold and adorned with Italian enamel, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Large Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Elegant authentic Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold Heart brooch by Paloma Picasso. This elegant brooch measures H 1.75 x W 1.25 inch. The brooch has a beautiful high polish finish. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Gold Large Glow Red Pansy Crystal Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Red Flower Pansy Crystal Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Seaman Schepps Vintage 14k Gold and Citrine Large Brooch Fur Clip
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Bradenton, FL
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Fur Clip Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold free form brooch with large prong set light yellow oval cut Citrine Gemstone.
Citrine, 14k Gold
Chanel Vintage Iconic Large Gold Ribbon Festive Bow Gift Present Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Knot Bow Gift Present Ribbon Festive Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Jack Gutschneider Handmade 18k Gold 16.5ctw Tanzanite Diamond Large Flame Brooch
By Jack Gutschneider
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a stunning, vintage Jack Gutschneider statement brooch hand crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and adorned with the most amazing quality natural tanzanite and diamonds thr...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$165Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold copper tone faux ancient coin large designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold and copper tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2" in diameter CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
David Webb Large Yellow Gold and Gem set Flower Clip Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Flower Clip Brooch, measuring 3 1/4 inches in length with the flower Portion measuring 2 inches in diameter and weighing 34 Grams, assembled i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Large Scale Coral Baccante Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Coral Timeless Seduction This absolutely superb antique Coral brooch is 1860/70 ca Spectacular and important antique art piece of pretty large scale, skilfully hand carved during the...
Coral, 18k Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Large Yellow Gold Turquoise & Diamond Grape Vine Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI1- 0.32ctw (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Se...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Large White Pearl Round Swirl Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Large Openwork Oval Round Swirl Knot Twist White Pearl Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Retro Yellow Gold 1.60ctw Diamond Large Florentine Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (44) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Prong/ Pave Set - G-I Color - VS2/SI1 Clarity - 1.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 14.2 Gra...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Very Large Brooch with Diamonds, Opals & Ruby Eyes
Located in Broomall, PA
18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Very Large Brooch with Diamonds, Opals & Ruby Eyes A finely crafted butterfly brooch in 18K yellow gold, featuring opal-inlaid wings accented with rubies f...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Corallium Rubrum Branch Brooch w/ Gold Rope Tassel Details, 19th Century
Located in London, England
An amazing Corallium Rubrum (Red Coral) and gold brooch in an extravagant rocaille style. It is very large, and makes a wonderful statement on a lapel.
18k Gold
$2,638Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Etruscan Revival Yellow Gold Oval Citrine & Pearl Large Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Large Oval Cut - Multi-Prong Set - Golden Yellow Color - 28.5x23.7mm (approx.) (17) Genuine Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Prong Set - white...
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,998Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Large Heart Amethyst & Diamond Enamel Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This impressive antique brooch or pendant was crafted during the Victorian ear in solid 14k yellow gold and features a large heart design that is set with a truly mesmerizing royal p...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Flower Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Flower Brooch Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond count: ~190 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond total carat weight: ~9.09 Diamond color: F-H Diam...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Akoya Pearl and Diamond Butterfly Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite butterfly brooch is crafted in karat gold, showcasing a graceful, symmetrical winged design with softly contoured lines. The wings are rendered in brushed white gold, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,172Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Work Large Detailed Grasshopper Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - G Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.10ctw (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold - Italian Gold - Green Enamel Work T...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Large Rare Glow Gold Black Clear Abstract Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Black Clear Crystals Abstract Horn Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Retro 14k Gold Carved Hardstone Large Detailed Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Carved Hardstone Cameo - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - 55.2x38.9mm (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - Creamy Color - 1.9mm (approx.) Material:...
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Large Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Modernist Elegant Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Large Victorian Opal and Tourmaline Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Graceful and elegant Victorian brooch made of 18 karat gold highlighted with opals and tourmaline. Measurements are 2 3/8 inches in width and 1 1/2 inches from top to bottom. The bro...
Opal, 18k Gold
Givenchy Vintage Iconic Gold Large White Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Statement Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold White Large Oval Pearl Flower Baroque Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Baroque Large White Oval Pearl Flower Openwork Dome Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Rare Large Dragonfly Red Blue Green Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Textured Dragonfly Red Blue Green Enamel Circle Marquise Crystals Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Unisex Large Rope Oval Interlocked Twist Knot Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Trio Oval Interlocked Rope Twist Knot Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Gold Purple Enamel Ripple Butterfly Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Butterfly Bow Purple Enamel Ripple Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated This is much larger than others on the market.
Gold Plate, Enamel
JOSEFF OF HOLLYWOOD Vintage Large Gold Heart Arrow Grape Vine Dangle Brooch
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wokingham, England
JOSEFF OF HOLLYWOOD Vintage Rare Unisex Large Long Grape Vine Heart Arrow Tassel Dangle Drop Elegant Modenrist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Unisex Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Large Apple Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Vintage Large Apple Brooch Pin by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Details: Measurements: 42mm x 44mm Weight: 18 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany&Co Elsa Peretti 750 *Free...
Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Unisex Gold Large Double Heart Love Rope Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Iconic Classic Large Double Heart Love Twist Rope Modernist Elegant Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Unisex Vivid Textured Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1961 Rare Gold Large Rose Blossom Leaf 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 Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Good condition.
Gold Plate
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.