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
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Glow Hoop Circle Twist Interlocked Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Circle Twist Interlocked Hoop Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1969 Unisex Large Swirl Gold Silver Chunky Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Large Chunky Swirl Twist Modenist Elegant Statement Brooch, Gold Silver Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Antique Vintage Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Silver Large Star Pin Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
Antique Vintage Estate 18k Gold And Silver Rose Cut Diamond Large Star Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, Silver
Vintage Large Solid Gold Fluted Amethyst Opal Diamond Cross Clover Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Amethysts - Custom Carved Cabochon Cut - Fancy Prong Set - Medium to Dark Purple - 16x19mm(approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Opal - Marquise Cabochon Cut...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Unisex Large Black Ribbon Ripple Bow Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Long Black Enamel Ripple Knot Bow Ribbon Chunky Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate, Enamel
$9,108Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Vitau Diamond Color Stone Large Angel Fish Yellow Gold Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in Southampton, PA
The authentic rare Jean Vitau 18k yellow gold diamond tsavorite yellow sapphire ruby Angel Fish Brooch is a stunning example of the designer's exquisite craftsmanship. The Angel Fish...
Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1995 Vintage Rare Gold Large Gripoix Coco Pink Pearls Cabochon Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink White Pearls Crystals Cabochon Openwork Chunky Logo CC Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Camellia Crystal Layer Rose Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Camellia Crystals Layer Rose Flower Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Large Gold Bow Ribbon Butterfly Rope Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Rope Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Water Lily Palm Leaf Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Water Lily Palm Leaf Layers Crystals Exquisite Elegant Modernist Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Large Gold Straw Hat Woven Domed Chunky Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Unisex Large 3D Vivid Woven Rope Round Circle Dome Straw Hat Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Chalcedony Cameo Large Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian large oval pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880.
Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 GROSSE Gold Large White Black Pearl Statement Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Openwork White Black Grey Pearls Flourish Blossom Flower Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1962 Iconic Rare Gold Large Pearl Sunflower Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage White Round Pearl Leaf Blossom Flourish Flower Sunflower Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Only some colour loss at back of pin. 100%...
Gold Plate
Antique Georgian Gold & Silver Diamond Flying Large Peacock Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - 3-5ctw (approx.) (1) Pink Stone - Round Cut - Pave Set (6) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Cut - Pave Se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Gold & Silver 1.2ctw Diamond Large Detailed Bee Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose & Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.20ctw (approx.) (2) Red Stones - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$10,399Sale Price|20% Off
Large Diamond Enamel Polo Race Horse Jockey Brooch in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
At just over 2” in length, this unusually large and exceptional Edwardian Jockey Brooch is primarily with 18 karat White gold saddle, bridal, Martingale reigns and hooves.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Ruby Cabochon Heart Star Pentagram Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Huge Large Massive Ruby Red Marble Cabochon Crystal Round Openwork Star Pentagram Heart Love Elegant Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent...
Gold Plate
En Tremblant 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Large Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
En Tremblant Moveable Springy Wing Colorful Butterfly --Stone(s):-- (45) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.35c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 1970s Diamond Garnet Emerald 18 Karat Gold Turtle Large Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Well-Made Estate Turtle Motif Brooch Pin is crafted in solid 18K White & Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold
$11,999Sale Price|20% Off
Large Diamond Enamel Polo Race Horse Jockey Brooch in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
At just over 2.5” in length, this unusually large and exceptional Edwardian Jockey Brooch is primarily with 18 karat White gold saddle, bridal, Martingale reigns and hooves.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior 1963 GROSSE Gold Large Green Rose Peony Blossom Statement 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 1970s Vintage Large Gold Oval Swirl Round Pearl Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Oval Swirl Openwork Round White Pearl Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Gold Large White Circle Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Statement 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 Vintage Gold Rare Vivid Bouquet Cluster Flower Large Leaf Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Vivid Trio Cluster Flower Large Leaf Bouquet Cute Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Coral 18K Gold Chinese Monk Shou Lao Large Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This unique hand made Vintage 1950s brooch captures the essence of Chinese mythology with a meticulously carved figure of Shou Lao, the god of longevity, crafted in radiant 14-karat ...
Coral, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold & Silver Large Oval Deep Purple Amethyst Fireworks Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Purple Color - 15.3x10.8mm (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Center Weight: 27.91 Gram...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Gold Large Emerald Heart Statement Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Vintage Arty Unisex Huge Massive Large Cross Twist Layer Emerald Green Heart Love Leaf Bow Ribbon Whole Shining Sparkling Crystals Marquise Elegant...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Large Gold Crystals Ribbon Knot Bow Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Glow Gift Ribbon Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Large Solid Gold Pearl Yellow & White Diamond Mosaic Moth Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Oval Shape - White Color - 14.4x12.5mm (approx.) (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Deep Yellow Diamonds Numero...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Gold Purple Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Brooch, Gold Plated In excellent condition (no scratches, no loss of colour).
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Large Camellia White Pearl Statement Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Camellia Flower White Circle Round Pearl Layer Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Roberto Casarin 18k Gold 20ctw GIA Diamond Flexible Large Flower Brooch Pendant
By Roberto Casarin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Natural Fancy Light Yellow to Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamonds & Fiery White Diamonds - 20ctw (a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Gold Large Wavy Leaf Flower Tree Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Unisex Vivid Five 5 Large Wavy Stretches Leaf Flower Tree Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Buccellati Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The Buccellati bee brooch is an exquisite example of the brand's signature craftsmanship and attention to detail. The body of the bee is hand-engraved with a delicate textured finish...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Gold Ribbon Knot Bow Openwork Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Glow Knot Bow Ribbon Openwork Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Medium Orange Color w/ Cream Carving - 63.61 x 47.93mm (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 34.21 Grams Overall Width: 60mm ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Gold Vivid Wavy Leaf Crystals Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Vivid Wavy Leaf Crystals Statement Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$19,710Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $43, 800 Large 18KT Rose Gold Fancy Glittering Flower Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Original 18KT Rose Gold Large Flower Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant. This Rare Piece Magnificent Rare Fancy Round Diamonds forming ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 93 Large Gold Heart Logo Flower Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 93 Unisex Large Logo Heart Love Flower Leaf Openwork Craved Relief Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Limited edition for designed C...
Gold Plate
Retro Tri Color Gold Ruby Cabochon Diamond Large Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k rose, white and yellow gold rose flower brooch, set with ruby cabochons (one stone is chipped) and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 2.75" x 2 18". Marked: Depos...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Gold Plated Large Oval Carved Lady Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful large carved shell cameo brooch of a lady, in a lovely gold plated setting with a rope design.
Large Ed Wiener NYC Modernist 14K Gold & Diamond Brooch or Pin
By Ed Wiener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist brooch. By Ed Wiener, the renowned New York City Mid-Century jewelry maker. Comprising 2 conjoined abstract 3-prong elements. One set with a round cut diamond to i...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Large 41.63carats Kunzite w/ Multigems & Diamond Pin / Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Kunzite and Multi-gems Diamond Pin / Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Kunzite and Multi-gems Diamond Brooch features a large Oval-shaped Kunzite weighing 41.63 carats, accented by pastel c...
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Gold Vivid 3D Blossom Flourish Layers Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Vivid 3D Rose Blossom Flourish Layer Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large Smokey Quartz Twisted Wire Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Smoky Quartz - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Transparent Medium Brown Color - 35.1x27.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 19.6...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantastic French 18K Gold & Diamond Retro Large Brooch and Clips
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary French Fan Shaped Gold Clips with diamonds and platinum deco design clips that can worn alone. This is a truly versatile piece that actually has four different ways to...
Platinum
Burberry Vintage 1990s Gold Large Bow Ribbon Relief Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch
By Burberry
Located in Wokingham, England
Burberry London Vintage 1990s Textured Large Knot Bow Ribbon Relief Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Retro 1950s Diamond Ruby Large Bouquet Brooch in 18K Gold & Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant retro brooch modelled in the form of an enchanting flower bouquet of shimmering gold leaves, glowing ruby flower buds, and glittering diamond accents. The central part of the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$74,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $148, 000 Important 18KT Gold Fancy South Sea Large Pearl Tourmaline Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brooch is comprised of Beautiful Magnificent High Lustered Large AA-AAA SOUTH SEA PEARLS that give off a Radiant Hue!!!
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
18ct yellow gold Victorian brooch - Large and heavy foiled back diamond heirloom
Located in Antwerp, BE
Floral shapes, small hand made engravings and twisted gold ropes finish off the large base of this brooch.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1960s Large Cat Brooch with Natural Emerald Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1960s Add a touch of whimsy to your jewellery collection with this fabulous-sized 18ct yellow gold cat brooch. Playfully posed, this adorable ki...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Gold Pearls Wavy Leaf Crystals Feather Chunky Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Large Long Wavy Leaf White Pearls Crystals Flower Feather Lily Of The Valley Openwork Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition,...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Gold Large Round Pearls Leaf Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Textured Large Round Circle Pearls Leaf Flower Bouquet Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, light scratches and a small peel off at fa...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Bouquet Large Leaf Cluster White Pearls Crystals Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Large Bouquet Wavy Leaf Cluster White Pearls Crystals Openwork Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, almost new. not any stones lost....
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.