Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Blue Agate Cameo & Diamond Large Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold brooch showcases a finely carved blue agate cameo depicting a classical profile. The cameo is framed by a series of round white diamonds enhancing the br...
Agate, Diamond, 14k 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
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Textured Flower Spray Fiery Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):- (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.75ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.75 (approx.) Material: 18K Soli...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1997 Large Gold Silver Heart Rose Fire Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1997 Baroque Large Relief Rose Flame Fire Heart Openwork Modernist Chunky Brooch, Silver Gold Tone Limited edition for designed Christmas 1997.
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Heavy Large White Baroque Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Brooch, Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Luxurious large brooch featuring a large lustrous white baroque pearl at the center of ribbed looped ribbons of 18k yellow gold.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Gilded Gold Vermeil "Starfish" with Micro Seed Pearls Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large gilded gold vermeil "Starfish" with micro-seed pearls brooch measures 2" in length, width is 2", and 1/2" in depth.
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Iconic Unisex Rare Gold Large Leaf Swirl Wavy 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 Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Dolce & Gabbana New Gold Leaf Silver Pink Crystal Super Large Brooch
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dolce & Gabbana Brand New Gold Leaf Silver Pink Crystal Large Brooch *Comes with the original tag, dustbag and box *Original price was $1695 -Approximately 5″ x 3.5″ 10283-1202
Chanel New Gold CC Black and White Leather Chain Large Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel New Gold CC Black and White Leather Chain Large Brooch *Marked 22 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box, pouch, booklet, camellia and ribbon, complete set *Brand New –...
Large Whimsical Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Lion Among Jungle" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This large wonderfully whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Lion Among Jungle" brooch is detailed with etched gilded gold hardware for the lion's mane.
David Webb 18KYellow Gold Rock Crystal Large Maltese Cross Scroll Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Even after 70 years David Webb's jewelry still captivates and inspires. Bold and unique concepts like this oversized scroll Maltese cross speaks volumes. Centering a large faceted ro...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Eyes Large Detailed Lion Head Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.16ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.16 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 18k Gold & Platinum Gia Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Navette Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 1 Natural Genuine Rubellite Tourmaline - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Purplish Pink Color - 25ct approx. based on the certification See Certification Details Below 1...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Vintage Yellow Gold Platinum 13ctw Fiery Diamond Large Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 176 Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fiery Brilliant White Diamonds - Mostly VVS-VS with a few SI-I Clarity - 13ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Y...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold Pear Angel Skin Coral 5.80ctw Diamond Large Spray Flower Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 13 Natural Genuine Angel Skin Corals - Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Gorgeous Match Angel Skin - 15x7.2mm each (approx.) 109 Natural Genuine Diamonds - 97 Round Brill...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18k Gold Diamond Don Quixote Large Brooch Figurine with Agate Base
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Italian made 18k white and yellow gold Don Quixote brooch, comes with an agate base to be displayed as figurine, in original box. Brooch measures 2.75" tall x 4.5" wide. D...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Brutalist 14k Gold, Diamond, and Large Grey Baroque Pearl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist brooch. In patinated 14k yellow gold. Prong set with a large baroque pearl in a cast brutalist setting set with several small, single cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Estate "Vendorafa" 18K Yellow Gold Extra Large Dragon Fly Brooch - VHK#5a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 58.0 grams Made by an Italian Designer Vendorafa Diamond Eyes, Antique Single Cut. Enamel on the wings, m...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Maltese Cross Hammered Finish Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Heraldic Hammered Finish Pendant Brooch. Perfect to place on your oversized sweater or attach to a David Webb chunky chain. This brooch i...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro St Bernard Dog Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Large Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Charming and unique, St. Bernard Dog-inspired brooch pin with rope-style fur accents, adding emotion with a pair of big enameled eyes & prominent nose. Crafted in solid 18K Yel...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Large 3" Italian 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Bow, Crossed Ribbon Brooch Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond bow brooch showcases the beauty of fine materials and craftsmanship. Its timeless design, combined with the intrinsic value of high polished go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Large Trifari Gold with Navy Enamel and Pearl Floral Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed Trifari navy enamel and pearl with gilded gold hardware brooch is richly detailed with gold hardware etched within the navy enamel. This brooch measures 2&q...
L' Oree Du Bois Paris Large Wood Gold and Pearl Set Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 L' Oree Du Bois Paris Brooch, measuring 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick. Having Yellow Gold Decorations and Yellow Gold Bezel set Pearls.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Large Intaglio Glass Ruby & Pearl Twisted Wire Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Orange Glass - Carved - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Orange Color - 40.1x29.3mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 3.7...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Gilded Gold Filigree Vermeil With Multi-Seed Accent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed gilded gold filigree vermeil finish brooch is detailed with multi-seed pearls and color resin stones. This wonderful brooch measures 2 1/8" in height, ...
Vintage Solid White Gold 0.84ctw Old Diamond Large Open Heart Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Illusion Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds- 0.84ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 13-14k White Gold Weight: 3.96 Gra...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Large 18k Gold Dendritic Agate Amber & Natural Rock Crystal Designer Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and unique designer brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold.
Agate, Amber, Quartz, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestones flour de lis large designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A66 ❤️❤️ V...
SARAH COVENTRY - Large Iridescent Rhinestone & Gold Tone Brooch - Circa 1970's
By Sarah Coventry
Located in Chatham, CA
SARAH COVENTRY - Large vintage statement iridescent rhinestone and gold tone flower brooch - hinged pin to the back - signed on the back - © SARAH COV - United States (Rhode Island) ...
Emmons Large Detailed Etched Gilded Gold Hardware Optional Pendant & Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emmons wonderfully elegant gilded gold vermeil hardware etched optional brooch & pendant accented with multicolor accents, measures 3 inches by 3 1/3 inches in circumference. ...
Christian Dior Vintage 1961 GROSSE Iconic Gold Large Five Swirl Wavy Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Large Vintage Retro Gold Palladium GIA Burma Ruby Diamond Shell Fur Clip Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (8) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Bright Slightly Pinkish Red Color - Burma - No Heat - 2ctw (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Vintage 18k Gold Multi Prong Agate & Cabochon Coral Modernist Large Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a simply marvelous vintage pin brooch crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features an elegant design of a multi-prong set oval agate at the center with a round ...
Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Like Rose Flower Jade Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Shape - Carved Rose Flower Shape - Multi Prong Set - Green Color - 34.9x27.3mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: ...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1967 Gold Rare Large Leaf Vivid Wavy Windy Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Vivid Textured Wavy Windy Leaf Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Gold Large Blue Sun Moon Stars Pearl Circle Chunky Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage 1980s Large Navy Blue Enamel Circle Round Sun Moon Stars White Pearl Crystals Romantic Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Vintage Solid Rosy Gold Large Smokey Quartz Pearl Halo Filigree Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Smoky Quartz - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Transparent Medium Brown Color - 36.3x19.2mm (approx.) (26) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - ...
Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Estate Sabbadini 18K Gold Due Fiori Clip Brooch, Pendant Necklace Enhancer
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Striking Maximalist statement brooch/necklace enhancer by the renown firm of Sabbadini depicting a pair of flowers in 18K yellow gold Provenance: Estate of a prominent Palm Beach, FL...
18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Fireworks Large Amethyst Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Vintage Fireworks Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Early Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Matrix Large Turquoise Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Matrix Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue & Brown Color - 31.3x16.5mm (approx.) Material: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Gra...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Impressive Large Yellow Sapphire Gold Flower Brooch Voirin Sonrel for Rene Boivi
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k yellow gold flower brooch, with round cut vivid yellow sapphires.
Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Chanel Vintage 1994 Unisex Rare Gold Iconic Oval Glow Large Coco CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1994 94 P Unisex Iconic Oval Glow Large Logo CC Coco Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Large Elegant Gold Brooch in a Loop Shape 18 Karat Gold with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Large, elegant gold brooch in a loop shape. 18 Karat gold with rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Chanel Vintage 1997 Large Gold Cross Oval White Pearl CC Coco Openwork Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 97 P Unisex Large Cross Flower Clover Heart Oval White Pearl Logo CC Coco Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1965 Gold Large 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
Platinum & 18k Gold GIA 51.68ct Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Double Leaf Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (24) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Yellowish Orange Color - 18.50ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (36) Natural G...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Gold Large White Pearl Flower Chunky Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Huge Large Double Layer Flower White Pearl Elegant Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1994 Unisex Iconic Glow Gold Rectangle Large Logo CC Coco Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1994 Unisex Iconic Classic Rectangle Glow Large Logo CC Coco Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Large Dragonfly Brooch Antique Vintage Art Deco Gold Diamonds Emeralds Opal 1930
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A family heirloom part of the ‘Garden Collection’ of Jewels we recently acquired previously owned by an American lady collector. Exceptional circa 1930-1940 European dragonfly brooc...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Silver
Alfred Phillipe for Trifari Large Key Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Alfred Phillipe for Trifari large key brooch of rose gold plated base metal, crystal rhinestone pave, cold black enamel and a focal faux ruby cabochon.
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Robert Lee Morris Large Gilded Spiral Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Very large and gaphic, it is perfect accent of glamour worn anywhere, on a jacket or winter coat, a headband or scarf.
Gold Plate, Brass
King of Hearts Large Carved Medallion Brooch / Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fabulously detailed King of Hearts textured medallion brooch / pendant in 18 karat gold. This exquisite dual-purpose adornment effortlessly combines artistry and elegance, making it ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel Starburst Brooch Pin c2001 Large Crystal Yellow Gold Tone
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel Large Starburst crystal brooch (circa 2001) crafted in yellow gold tone.
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Large Open Heart Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bold, contemporary 18 karat gold open heart brooch designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co..
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Large Heavy 18k Yellow Gold Carved Pink Tourmaline w/ Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Custom Cut - Carved - Pink Color - Bezel Set - 21x30mm (approx.) - 68ctw (approx.) (8) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White Color ...
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Off Vertical Large Sterling Silver Brooch with 18ct Gold Grain by Sheng Zhang
Located in Geneve, CH
Off Vertical Large Sterling Silver Brooch with 18ct Gold Grain by Sheng Zhang.
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Mid Century 18k White Gold 17.50ctw Large Fiery Diamond Spray Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-20850231-PAR Vintage Mid Century Large Fiery Incredible Diamond Drenched Spray Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Large Leaf Five Curled Wavy Vivid Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent 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.