Large Vintage 18K & Platinum Diamond Rose Flower Brooch 13ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunning vintage brooch handmade in 18K and platinum set with approximately 13cttw in G-J color
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Diamond And Emerald Large 18k Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 18k yellow and white gold large brooch with an estimate brilliant diamond weight of 4
Vintage Large Flower 4.5 Carat Diamond Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this fabulous brooch!! She is large and dramatic while still being quite elegant
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & Pearl Large Brooch, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & Pearl Large Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Coral, 18k Gold
$5,215
H 1.3 in W 2.3 in
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Work Large Detailed Grasshopper Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.10ctw (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold - Italian Gold - Green Enamel Work Total Weight: 29.8
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Large Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Platinum Diamond PIN Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
inches Weight: 22.91 grams TIFFANY & CO. 18K yellow gold and 950 platinum diamond vintage brooch
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,698
H 1.03 in W 3.07 in
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
Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Trio Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Flower Star Large Brooch Pin
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
With an exquisite textured design by TRIO, these enchanting vintage pink Carved coral & diamond
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,998
H 2 in W 1.9 in
Vintage Mid Century 18k White Gold 17.50ctw Large Fiery Diamond Spray Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
condition! Stock Number: MK-20850231-PAR Vintage Mid Century Large Fiery Incredible Diamond Drenched Spray
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,998
H 2.5 in W 1.7 in
Vintage Emis Beros 18k Gold Emerald & Diamond Enamel Large Frog Toad Pin Brooch
By Emis
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Hook Closure Stamp: Emis - 18k Condition: Vintage. original finish & patina preserved. Excellent
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,988
H 2.6 in W 1.08 in D 0.63 in
Large Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Oxblood Coral Rose Flower Detailed Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and very well-made vintage pin brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. It
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,998
H 3.3 in W 1.6 in
Large Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold 26ctw GIA Aquamarine Diamond Hand Made Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
/VS2 Clarity - F/G Color - 1.75ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 26 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,998
H 2.93 in W 2.36 in
Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
47.93mm (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 34.21 Grams Overall Width: 60mm (2.36") Overall
Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Large Amethyst Brooch Pin
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Vintage Brooch Pin by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. The
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Large Zig-Zag Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Circa 1983 2 1/2
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Enamel and Diamond Parrot Bird 18k Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage large heavy 18k gold brooch in a parrot designe with colorful enamel topped with brilliant
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
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Green Enamel Coral Cabochon Ruby Diamond Large Frog Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A whimsical designer inspired pendant converted from what was once a brooch. It has been crafted in
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold 2.77ct Diamond Emerald Large Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
: 11.13 grams Handmade HERBERT ROSENTHAL 18K white & yellow gold, diamond and emerald vintage pin
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Large Diamond 8.9 CT Floral Bouquet Broach 31.2GM
Located in New York, NY
This alluring vintage lapel brooch of opulent aesthetic and unmatched sophistication depicts a most
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Jadeite Onyx 18K Gold Beaded Large Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
clasp. At the heart of this piece lies a detachable pendant brooch with intricate details. The carved
Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.34 in D 0.46 in L 1.71 in
Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Buccellati 18K Gold Flower Large Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Opulent, Sophisticated, and Highly collectible describe this extraordinary Flower Buccellati Brooch
18k Gold
18K Vintage Diamond Crab with Large Claws Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage crab brooch featuring diamonds on the body and elongated claws Circa 1950's Nine
Diamond, 18k Gold
Large Vintage 18K Gold Multicolor Enamel Detailed Textured Lion Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage brooch/pin is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a perfectly
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Buccellati Vintage Large Thistle Flower 18k Gold Silver Tulipa Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Distinguish yourself from the crowd with this Large Buccellati Flower Brooch pin on your next
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Large 18K Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant or Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
within an 18 karat yellow gold frame, with 18 karat yellow gold fittings. This statement pendant is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.3 in W 1.4 in
Vintage Custom Made 18k Gold & Platinum Amethyst Diamond Large Turtle Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-430221439 Detailed Large Custom Made Turtle Pin Brooch.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Solid Gold Multi Color Enamel Toucan Parrot Bird Large Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Multi Color Enamel Work Total Weight: 46.82 Grams Overall Height: 37.4mm
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Italian 18k Gold 5ctw Diamond Enamel Textured Large Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
I Clarity - F-H Color Total Carat Weight: 5ctw approx. Material: Solid 18k Yellow & White Gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
W 1.69 in L 2.56 in
Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold Large "X" Pin Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This 100% genuine Tiffany & Co. brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a long
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.17 in W 1.85 in D 0.57 in
Large Vintage Kurt Wayne 18k Gold Ruby Detailed Textured Ram Brooch Pin Pendant
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent, vintage, Kurt Wayne pin/brooch or pendant that was crafted in 1969 from
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 3.65 in W 1.61 in
Vintage 18k Black Gold Large Tsavorite Garnet Ruby Diamond Calla Lily Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a large vintage brooch that was crafted from solid 18k white gold with black rhodium
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Large Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold 26ctw GIA Aquamarine Diamond Hand Made Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Complete Info ** - 18-20ct (approx. based on the certification) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 3.24 in W 1.41 in
Large Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Plique A Jour Blue Enamel Dual Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a large dual
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Brooch with Diamonds and a Large Pearl
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold brooch possessing a 9 mm fine pearl and accent small diamonds weighing .06 cts
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. Large Zig-Zag Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Zig Zag Brooch, signed Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 1983.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Large Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite large vintage crescent brooch fully set with opals and diamonds. The 23 spectacular
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Hermes Paris Diamond Solid Yellow Gold Extra Large Horse Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Extra Large Horse Brooch by Hermes Paris. The vintage Hermes Paris 18k
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Turquoise & Diamond Yellow Gold Large Urchin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
: Tiffany & Co. 18K Tested Item #: BR-1024-080723-10
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Large Vintage Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Code: COM1333 Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Description: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Brooch
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosenthal Vintage Extra Large Diamond Ruby Gold Bee Brooch Circa 1970s
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Rosenthal Vintage Extra-Large diamond ruby gold bee brooch, circa 1970s. The Rosenthal Vintage
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Diamond Plique A Jour Enamel Large Bumble Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 18k White Gold Pin & Blue Plique A Jour Enamel Weight: 23.1 Grams
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Vintage 1940’s 18K Ruby Diamond Rooster Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully hand made brooch circa 1940’s done in 18K topped with platinum and set with
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Rose Gold Wreath Leaf Brooch Pin Large Size, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brooch finely crafted in 18 karat rose gold in a wreath design with carved leaf design
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 2.5 in W 1.7 in
Vintage 18k Gold Platinum Large Flower Pin Brooch w/ 19.09ctw Emerald & Diamond
Located in Montclair, NJ
This superb vintage brooch is very well crafted in solid 18k gold and solid platinum and features a
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold
W 1.75 in L 2 in
Large Starfish Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Pin Vintage Ocean Marine
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage starfish turquoise& diamond brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.78 in W 1.78 in
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby Large Detailed Key w/ 2 Fish Serpent Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This statement vintage brooch or pendant is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a large
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Whimsical Gold and Gem Set Large Bunny Rabbit Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 18k yellow Gold Whimsical Bunny Rabbit Brooch, measuring 2 inches in length X 2 inches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Vintage Large Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
This charming Vintage 1970's bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is set with 20 large genuine round
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Triumph Large Malachite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch and Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This 1070's vintage brooch and pendant of simple elegance is crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Large Flower Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Made, Crafted in Solid 18K Yellow Gold, this piece has been masterfully & Delicately created with a
18k Gold
Large Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Arrow Pin/Jabot in 18K Yellow and White Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oh I LOVE this special find so much - it's really going to be a hard one to let go! Crafted in 18K
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.58 in L 2.76 in
Carved Coral Buddha Pendant in 18k Gold Set with Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Honolulu, HI
MAGNIFICENT large vintage Buddha pendant brooch in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous pendant features
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Large Diamond and Gold Magnolia Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Gorgeous vintage large Van Cleef & Arpels flower brooch, featuring a cluster of eight round
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gilbert Albert Opal Gold Large Brooch
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large vintage 18k yellow gold brooch, crafted by Gilbert Albert, set with opal gemstones. Brooch
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Color Enamel Very Large Dog Gold Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
: 18k Non-Metal Material: Color Enamel Stones: 36 Round Diamonds 1 Cabochon
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pierre Sterle Paris Vintage Large Wide Diamonds, Platinum & 18k Broo
Located in Surfside, FL
French, mid 20th century diamonds, platinum & 18K yellow gold brooch by Pierre Sterle Paris (1905
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pierre Sterle Paris (1905-1978) vintage large wide diamonds, platinum & 18k Broo
Located in Surfside, FL
French, mid 20th century diamonds, platinum & 18K yellow gold brooch by Pierre Sterle Paris (1905
Platinum, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano orange and maroon sweater dress set, fw 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano orange and maroon knitted ensemble comprising: rib-knit maxi dress with turtle neck and oversized crochet-knit sweater with bat wing sleeves and large...
John Galliano Red Knitted Maxi Dress with Heart Cut-outs, SS 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Fabric: 60% Viscose, 40% Cotton ▪ Details: Open-knit heart shaped cut-outs ▪ Size: Mediu...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 167 Carat Multi Ruby & Emerald Cuff 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 167 Carat Multi Ruby & Emerald Cuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 167 Carats Natural Emerald - 7 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Multi Fancy Gems Brac...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
$5,000
Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cocktail Ring A vintage dome cocktail ring set with 35 round diamonds Approximate Diamond Weight: 2.29 carat Weight: 17.3 grams Ring Size: 5.5 Resizable free of charge M...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Round 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Inner circumstances 13.25 inches Marked: Tiffany & Co. 750
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Green Emeralds Old Mine Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond and emerald ring features natural diamonds and emeralds in a stunning Art Deco style design with rich color, and gorgeous sparkle! Highlights: - Vibrant 0.25ct round c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Chanel Fall 1994 Black & White Faux Fur Coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Awesome super rare vintage Chanel coat from the Fall 1994 collection. Unworn. Look 18 on the runway. A super fun take on the classic 4 pocket Chanel blazer, made from soft white an...
$108,000Sale Price|70% Off
NWT 360, 000 18KT Magnificent Fancy 38CT Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Winston Style Glistening Diamond and Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding Mu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
$38,875
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
$4,450Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.50ctw Pink Sapphire & 0.77ctw Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This amazing vintage ballerina statement ring boasts a stunning oval purplish pink sapphire of 1.50 carats. This one-of-a-kind oval cut sapphire is heavily surrounded by high grade ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$19,437
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
Boucherer Yellow diamond earrings
By Boucher Jewelers
Located in London, GB
* Unworn * With receipt and GIA certificates * Six pear-shaped fancy yellow diamonds * VVS to SI * 3 and 3.5 ct * original invoice from Bucherer for £137 000 * Yellow gold mounting ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Pearl & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Sapphire & Tahiti pearl Set In 18K Gold and silver Natural Red Ruby 54 Carats South Sea Oval shape Tahiti Pearls Natural Sapphires - 9 Carats 18K Yell...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from orange bias-cut crinkled silk devoré ▪ Velvet and French-knot embroidery paint splatter motifs ▪ Silk chiffon und...
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.