Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Maple Leaf Brooch, 1900s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
modelled maple leaf motif. The leaf is set with cushion-shaped diamonds, centred by a pearl, and flanked to
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Tiffany, 18K Gold Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch and Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany's leaf-shaped stud earrings brooch set, master craftsmen hand-carved a knife on the leaves
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k & Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch or Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed brooch. In 18 karat yellow gold. By Tiffany & Co. With a brushed finish to the
Diamond, 18k Gold
M. Buccellati Vintage Maple leaf 18K Gold Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
, masterfully shaped into a detailed maple leaf—a hallmark of Mario Buccellati's signature style and dedication
18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Maple Leaf 20.00cts Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
gold and Platinum, the bold maple leaf design is fully pavé set with over 200 outstanding brilliant
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$232
W 1.3 in L 1.46 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Crystals Cabochon Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
$149
W 1.38 in L 1.62 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Unisex Textured Vivid Maple Ivy Leaf Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Vivid Maple Ivy Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Gold Plate
Antique Autumn/Maple Leaf Stick/Tie Pin with Natural Pearls in 14/15 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
Maple leaf design antique 14/15 carat yellow gold pin in the shape of a five corner leaf, detailed
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch 18K White Gold - 10.08 GM Diamonds - 2.57 CT
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jean Vitau 18 Karat Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
This incredibly vibrant Maple leaf brooch, designed and manufactured by Jean Vitau, has 13 carats
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1950's MATISSE/RENOIR Copper and Enamelled Maple Leaf Brooch
By Jerry Fels
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This copper and enamelled maple leaf brooch by Matisse ,a division of Renoir of California that
Copper
Platinum, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch with 9.66 Carat
Located in Red Bank, NJ
A beautiful Maple leaf brooch done in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. Petals of leaf are
Diamond, Platinum
Jean Vitau 18 Karat Olive and White Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
This extremely unique combination of 3.69 carats of Olive colored diamonds and .24 carats of white diamonds really is a stunner. Designed and created by Jean Vitau, the subtle color...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gold Maple Leaf Brooche, 1/2 carat Diamond.
Located in Miami, FL
Fashioned from radiant 18k yellow gold, this captivating maple leaf brooch exudes timeless elegance
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch. Featuring round brilliant cut
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Tiffany & Co. Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch. Featuring round brilliant cut
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Same style as the one we often see worn by Queen Elizabeth II, maple leaf brooches are quite
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.42 in L 1.5 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Maple Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Maple Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.42 in L 1.5 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Maple Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Maple Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
14 Karat Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch or Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
with a beautiful etched maple leaf in its center. Size: 28 mm x 41 mm Weight: 3.8 dwt. / 6.0 gr
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch/Pin #23000
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch/Pin- This elegant maple leaf brooch by Tiffany
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Maple Leaf 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisitely detailed and textured Tiffany & Co. Maple leaf Brooch Pin expertly crafted in 18 Karat
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Brooch Signed Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Princeton, NJ
18kt Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa: 1970s. 6 Round Brilliant cut
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
KREMENTZ & CO. Maple Leaf Gold and Enamel Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A small 14 carat gold brooch in the shape of a mable leaf with beautiful fall colored red, pink
14k Gold
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.46 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.46 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.46 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.38 in L 1.62 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Unisex Textured Vivid Maple Ivy Leaf Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Vivid Maple Ivy Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Gold Plate
A set of Cartier 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Maple Leaf Clips
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
A set of Cartier 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Maple Leaf Clips Marked: CARTIER 18K Approximate
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Pin with Cultured Pearl
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow gold. This pin accurately depicts a real maple leaf, using various designs and textures. In the
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co estate yellow gold maple leaf brooch circa 1970. Love it because it caught your eye
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Sugar Maple Leaf Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Sugar Maple Leaf brooch finely crafted in 18 Karat Yellow gold with a
Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Maple Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany Estate Gold and Diamond Maple Leaf Clip/Brooch Realistically textured upon solid 18
John Iversen Large Gold Maple Leaf Brooch
By John Iversen
Located in New York, NY
John Iversen large gold maple lead brooch 18 karat yellow gold; marked Iversen, 18kt Size: width
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby and Gold Maple Leaf Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
14K. Approximately 2 inches in diameter in a classic maple leaf shape.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold & Sapphire Maple Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
in the form of a finely textured maple leaf. The leaf is rendered with exceptional realism, featuring
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilded Crystal Encrusted Maple Leaf Brooch By Nolan Miller, 1990s
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 2.5" x 2.25" - Gold plated - Decorated in amber, topaz and citrine-colored crystals in different shapes - By N...
Sapphire "Jeweleaf" Maple Leaf Brooch By Alfred Philippe For Crown Trifari
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Rare, hard to find design - 2.5" x 2" - Rhodium plated (silver tone) - Clear and Sapphire blue-colored ...
Vintage Green Nephrite Jade Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1970s nephrite jade maple leaf–shaped brooch featuring a richly carved green jade leaf accented
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Maple Leaf Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
of a maple leaf, leaves symbolize growth and letting go. The brooch consists of a center pearl
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver
McTeigue 18-Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Maple Leaf Pin or Brooch
By McTeigue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the early to mid-20th century. Of crisp maple leaf form with a veined, burnished surface set with a
Diamond
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Textured Wavy Swirl Maple Leaf Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back. Size: 3.6 cm x
Gold Plate
Cognac & White Diamond Maple Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
Cognac & White Diamond Maple Leaf Pin hlghlighted with white Diamonds. Naturalistic White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Vintage Textured Maple Leaf Pin with Diamond V1087
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14K yellow gold textured leaf pin with a diamond accent ♥ The brooch measures 31.4 mm in
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Matisse Vintage Red Enamel & Copper Maple Leaf Clip Earrings & Pin Set - 1950's
By Matisse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Matisse Vintage Red Enamel & Copper Maple Leaf Clip Earrings & Pin Set - 1950's. This beautiful
Lovely Verdura Maple Leaf Brooch
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
The large maple leaf brooch with polished yellow gold stems set throughout with multicolored
18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO Maple Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold maple leaf pin set with full cut diamond accents, signed Tiffany & Company.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Miriam Haskell 1960s Maple Leaf Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wigan, GB
earrings measure 2cm wide by 4.25cm long. The brooch features a gilt metal 'Maple leaf' embossed with
Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co. Gold Maple Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co. maple leaf brooch in 18 karat yellow gold from circa 1960. This brooch has fantastic
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Maple Leaf Brooch Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18k Tiffany maple leaf pin/clip has beautiful detail! It is signed Tiffany & Co on the back
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.71 in L 1.1 in
Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Shells earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. by George Schuler, back in the 1970. These earrings hav...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sapphire Diamond Choker 18k Gold Necklace & Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Link Choker Necklace / Convertible Bracelets 18K Yellow Gold – Signed – With Appraisal An exquisite and rare Van Cleef & Arpels choker necklace,...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Very elegant opera necklace: thee stands of white peals closing with a yellow gold clasp which is also the adornment of this piece. It consists of a 27mm long turquoise set in yellow...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway silk floral drape dress FR34 XS
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway red silk black floral drape dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/E00996 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: AW 2006 - Runway Mat...
Unavailable|$3,388
Size: French 40/42
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Gianfranco Ferré, Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...
HARRY WINSTON Turquoise and Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Inviting you to experience a world of unparalleled splendor and indulge in opulence, this breathtaking suite designed by Harry Winston showcases a mesmerizing blend of turquoise and ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Balmain Fully Embellished "Taking Over" Cocktail Dress size 40
By Balmain
Located in Montgomery, TX
Balmain sequined cocktail dress with "Taking Over" text at left shoulder. Designer size - 40 Deep V neckline, Long sleeves; zipper cuffs. Padded shoulders. Fully lined in Silk, Back...
Lady Dior Mini 2018 Embroidered White Calfskin Leather Gold Beads Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Limimted Edition 2018 Dior CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved handbag is in very good condition with light signs of wear. There may be some scratches to the hardware, light scuffs...
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 1.71ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Large
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 1.71ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Large Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Pendant: 27.5mm long x 20.14mm wide, large size Weight: 5.50 grams Diamond: 11 rou...
Diamond, Platinum
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
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.