14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Circle Brooch
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond And Pearl Circle Brooch 1.00 total diamond weight. 6.80 grams total weight.
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Circle Brooch
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond And Pearl Circle Brooch 1.00 total diamond weight. 6.80 grams total weight.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mings Pearl Circle Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.4 Grams Brooch Measurements: 1.9" x 1.5" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned 100% Authen...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Circle Brooch, Circa 1837, 24mm
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Victorian circle brooch is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a delicate arrangement of lustrous pearls measuring approximately 3mm each.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Set of 2 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Circle Brooches
Located in New York, NY
This vintage set features two matching circle brooches crafted in 14k yellow gold, each adorned with a ring of luminous cultured pearls.
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1915 Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Circle Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Art Deco brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold encircled with beautiful white Akoya pearls along the border. Classic, timeless, and elegant -- this brooch is the perfect...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Pearls Circle Wreath Brooch 14k Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Circle Wreath Measurements Tall: 1" (25.3mm...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearls Circle Wreath Brooch Pin - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bullet Clasp Theme: Circle Wreath Measurements Tall: 1 5...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold Round Pearl Circle Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (17) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Nice White Color - 4.35mm to 4.54mm (approx.) Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 7.10 Grams Diameter: 28.84mm (1.13") (approx....
Pearl, Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Cultured Pearl Circle / Eternity Brooch
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold And Cultured Pearl Circle / Eternity Brooch 50 piece pearl 5.5-6 mm pearl size 2.71 grams total weight.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Sapphire Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This circular brooch features alternating natural pearls and vibrant blue sapphires. Each sapphire is prong set in a warm gold tone, complementing the organic shape of the pearls. A ...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Sapphire and Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Circle Brooch 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold circle brooch set with round cut blue sapphires and cultured pearls, Mid Century, circa 1960s.
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Seed Pearl Circle Pin/Brooch #21402
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Seed Pearl Circle Pin/Brooch This timeless brooch features 38 seed pearls and one faceted blue stone* set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970's 14KT Yellow Gold Pearl and Sapphire Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970's 14KT Yellow Gold Pearl and Blue Sapphire Circle Brooch. Weighing 5.3 grams, this charming piece alternates 3mm white pearls with blue sapphires, creating a classic des...
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Luckenbooth Heart Crown Circle Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century, luckenbooth double witch's heart brooch, with one heart set with Burma rubies and the other set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, surmounted with a cor...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Seed Pearl Concentric Loop Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Accented with sparkling diamonds and luminous seed pearls, the brooch strikes a refined balance between shimmer and softness.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold 1.60ct Round Diamond Emerald & White Pearl Circle Wreath Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly marvelous vintage wreath pin brooch that was well crafted from solid 14k white gold. This incredible brooch consists of fine diamonds, emeralds, and pearls that ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Belle Epoque Platinum Multi Color Pearl Diamond Wreath Circle Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique pin brooch was crafted from solid platinum with a solid 14k yellow gold pin backing and features a circle wreath design that is adorned with fine pearls and di...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Solid Gold GIA Round No Heat Sapphire & Pearls Wreath Circle Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Cut - Prong Set - No Heat - Cambodian - Light to Medium Blue - 1.30ctw (approx.)** See Certification Details Below for Complete I...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold 1ct GIA Incredible Sapphire Seed Pearl Wreath Circle Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Cut - Prong Set - Incredible Royal Blue Color - 1.0ctw (approx.)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (6) Cultu...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Baroque Huge Oval Circle Pearl Carving Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Huge Oval Circle Pearl Carving Relief Heart Openwork Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition (very tiny scratches, no loss o...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Circle Round Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Unisex White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Round Circle Disc Chunky Elegant Modenist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, some of light colour loss or sc...
Gold Plate
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Large Navy Sun Moon Stars Pearl Circle Crystals 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
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Openwork White Circle Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon 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
Antique Belle Epoque Pansy Silver Enamel Circles Sentimental Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The hook of the pin is impressed with the Austrian hallmark for 1891-1901. The brooch is designed as two circles held together by a strip of gilt metal.
Pearl, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Circle Pearl Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Weight: 4.8 grams Dimensions: pin measures 25mm long
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Pearl Circle Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely beautiful mid-century circle pin with a gorgeous array of pearls and emeralds set into 14k yellow gold. The pearls are stunning-like shimmery silver round mirro...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, And Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14K Gold, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, And Seed Pearl Brooch. The circle-form brooch centering a cushion-cut aquamarine measuring approx. 7.51 x 7.41 x 3.47 mm. framed by four seed pearl...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Wreath Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Mikimoto Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 1.00 inches Weight: 5.71 grams Lady's MIKIMOTO designer made 18K yellow gold, pearl, vintage circle brooch. En...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Stamped 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Cultured Pearl Circle Pin
Located in Towson, MD
An elegant and timeless piece from the 1930s, this exquisite circle pin is finely crafted in stamped 14K yellow gold and beautifully showcases the classic pairing of vivid blue sapph...
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Open Ring Brooch/Pin
Located in Seattle, WA
Embrace the elegance of this contemporary pearl brooch, featuring a circle of natural Akoya pearls set in 14k yellow gold.
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Craig Drake Royal Blue Sapphire & Pearl Circle Pin Ca. 1960s
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful Craig Drake royal blue natural pin is made in 14k yellow gold and features both sapphire and pearls. The pins circle design is indicative of the contemporary movement ...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Gem Set, Pearl and Gold Pendant Brooch, circa 1937
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
., gem set, diamond and pearl floral circle pendant-brooch, with four clusters of three pearls, and four gem set flowers or clover leaves, each flower set with an old-cut diamond, su...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Gold White Pearl Crystals Large Magnolia Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Blossom Flourish Flower Magnolia White Circle Round Pearl Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition and very new. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Pearl Crystals White Blossom Flower Radiant Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage White Round Pearl Blossom Flower Radiant Sparkling Crystals White Circle Round Pearl Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1956 Conch Crystals White Pearls Tassel Brooch
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1956 Roger Jean-Pierre Vintage Iconic Sea Snail Conch Crystals White Pearls Tassel Circle Water Drop Brooch, Silver Plated Mitchel Maer was a prominent A...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 3D Flourish Flower Whole Crystal White Pearl Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage 3D Vivid Flourish Bloom Flower Whole Sparkling Crystals White Circle Round Pearl Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Circular Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and pearl circular brooch, the open circle set with graduated diamonds, one side set with three round old-cut diamonds suspending two lines of diamonds with brill...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$210
Vintage 1950s Signed Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl Circle Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Miriam Haskell brooch features faux pearls in a gold tone setting. The brooch measures 2”, is signed “Miriam Haskell” and is in excellent condition.
Unavailable|$6,500
Antique Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Circle Platinum Brooch/Pendant
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Edwardian platinum diamond and pearl circle brooch and pendant. Bezel set center diamond is 0.80ct old European cut I color and VS1 clarity surrounded by approximately 2.65 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
MIRIAM HASKELL Baroque Pearl 3 Interlocking Circles Geometric Pin/Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Intricate, yet elegant, this three interlocking circles pin by Miriam Haskell has both seed pearls and montee rhinestone detail in this tailored beauty of understated elegance.
Unavailable|$4,995
Pearls and Diamonds Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Naples, FL
14K Yellow Gold Circle Brooch with Pearls and Diamonds. The diamonds are approximatley 2.00 carats total weight.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,400
Cartier Pearl Diamond Gold Circle Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k gold circle brooch by Cartier, with 4.4mm pearls and approx. 0.36ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Natural Blue Sapphire Circle Brooch #16477
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Natural Blue Sapphire Circle Brooch This beautiful circle brooch features 12 gorgeous round cut natural blue sapphires and 12 white off round pearls!
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Circle Wreath Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a circular wreath brooch featuring alternating round pearls and textured gold stations Round pearls measuring approximately 5.1 mm Pearls are cream in color with iridesce...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Pearl 14KYG Platinum Circle Filigree Antique Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Delicate pearls accent the design, enhancing its timeless elegance.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Amethyst Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Circle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of 4.5 mm round-cut amethyst prong set in a circle Transparent well-matched light pinkish purple in color Accented by rows of 1.5 to 2.0 mm round pearls White in body co...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Dancer Ballerina Pearl Turquoise Coral Yellow Gold Circle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th century three dimensional ballerina or dancer brooch featuring a dancer reaching for the sky set on a fluted starburst background. She is holding a cultured pearl and has a...
Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Dancer Ballerina Pearl Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Circle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th century three dimensional ballerina or dancer brooch featuring a dancer reaching for the stars which are seen etched into the florentine finish background. She is holding a...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$685
Mikimoto Pearl Gold Circle Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Litchfield, CT
A sublime example of Mikimoto jewelry, this classic circle brooch is set with perfectly matched Akoya pearls, alternating in size for a chic dimensional appearance.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 14k TT Gold European Diamond Graduating Seed Pearl Circle Wreath Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a classically styled yet uniquely designed antique circle brooch that was crafted during the 1900's from solid 14k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$495
Vintage Cultured Pearl Circle Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Circle Pin Featuring 14 Cultured Pearls Measuring 5mm in Diameter. 1 Inch Wide with a Finished Weight is 5.6 Grams.
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Rosy Yellow Gold 1.50ct Round Diamond Pearl Circle Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features an incredible circle of pearls and diamonds that alternate throughout its simple circular wreath design.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Baroque Huge Oval Circle Pearl Carving Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Huge Oval Circle Pearl Carving Relief Heart Openwork Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition (very tiny scratches, no loss o...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950 White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Round Circle Chunky Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Unisex White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Round Circle Disc Chunky Elegant Modenist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, some of light colour loss or sc...
Gold Plate
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Large Navy Sun Moon Stars Pearl Circle Crystals 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
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Large Navy Circle Sun Moon Stars Pearl Crystals 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
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.