Antique Victorian Bee Brooch 14K Gold & Silver Diamond Emerald Cats Eye Quartz
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: Antique Victorian Bee Brooch Gold & Silver Diamond Emerald Quartz Insect Pin Description: Antique Victorian insect-motif brooch designed as a bee, crafted in silver and gold ...
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k Gold Quartz Tourmaline Diamond Brooch, 78° North Design by Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
78 Degrees North Brooch by Capucine H Dimensions: Unique size Materials: 18k recycled gold, recycled silver, quartz with tourmaline needles, spinel, sapphires, tourmaline, diamonds.
Citrine, Sapphire, Diamond, Quartz, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage 14K Gold Large Oval Smoky Quartz Wire Bead Work Frame Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage brooch or pendant that was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold featuring a large smoky quartz solitaire neatly bezel et at its center.
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Drop Brooch with Diamonds and Cabochon Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom Brooch with Removable Smoky Quartz Cabochon Drop and Five Round Diamonds This contemporary jewelry collection has been featured in Vogue UA.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Vhernier 1990's Diamond Carved Quartz 18K Two-Tone Gold Vintage Grape Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized grape cluster comprised of dimensionally carved rock crystal quartz Measuring 45.0 x 33.0 mm and transluscent colorless and backed by teal nacre Accented by a ...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Style Brooch with Natural Diamonds and Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern style 18 karat yellow gold brooch is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and a detachable prasiolite (natural green quartz).
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Buccellati Flower Brooch in Silver and Quartz, circa 1960s
By Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
The brooch is designed as a stylized flower, featuring delicately carved quartz petals with a soft, translucent pink hue.
Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver
Lemon Quartz 8.12cts & Diamond 0.62cts Brooch in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Crafted in 14k gold, it features a beautifully carved LEMON QUARTZ gemstone that radiates warmth and elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Pin Brooch with 0.9ct Round G VS Diamonds Quartz & Tourmaline
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Embrace a bold statement with this vintage pin brooch crafted in luxurious 18 karat two-tone gold.
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Carved Quartz with Diamond Flower Pendant/ Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Quartz 32.91 carat with Diamond 0.94 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.0 cm Length: 5.3 cm Total Weight: 17.43 grams "We firs...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond, Tsavorite and Rose Quartz Lizard Brooch Pin in 18K Rose and White Gold
Located in BILBAO, ES
A highly decorative and collectible contemporary jewel combining fine craftsmanship, color, and sculptural design. - Type: Brooch / Pin - Year: 2008 - Metal: 18K Rose Gold and White...
Diamond, Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold
Bochic “Capri” Italian Rose Quartz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Italian Rose Quartz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rose Quartz, Oval shape - 25 carat Natural White Topaz from Sri Lanka 10 carat Natu...
Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Michael Kneebone Drusy Quartz Black Diamond Lacquer Chopstick Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The fittings are hand fabricated in 18k yellow gold. This dramatic, one-of-a-kind brooch is suitable for either a lady or gentleman.
Black Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Antique Silver, Rose Gold & Cat's Eye Quartz Bee Brooch - France - Circa 1870's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique French silver topped 18K rose gold bee brooch (possibly by Alphonse Auger - Place des Victoires, Paris) - featuring exceptional Cat's Eye Quartz round and oval cabochons for ...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
Vhernier Diamond Quartz Amethyst Mother-of-Pearl 18K Balloon Palloncino Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized balloon terminating with articulating white gold ribbon tails Featuring pear-shaped crystal quartz cabochon measuring 20.0 x 17.0 mm Transparent colorless - ba...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
California Gold Quartz Bar Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rare California Gold Quartz Bar Pin/Brooch. Fourteen carat Rose Gold Handmade American Pin measuring approximately 2-1/2 inches in length.
Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Cat Brooch with Quartz Head, Banded Agate Body, and Ruby
Located in Greenwich, CT
The construction is amazing, with the gold wraps around and over the quartz after setting, with the ears, ribbed brow, whiskers, and nose all in a smooth, deep gold for a floating-he...
Agate, Quartz, 18k Gold
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
France 1810 Georgian Period Rare Oversized Baroque Brooch .830 Silver Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Oversized antique French brooch. A very nice early French piece, created during the Georgian period, around the 1810's. Carefully crafted in solid .830/1000 sterling silv...
Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Quartz Pendant
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold quartz and tiger eye quartz pendant. The bezel tests 59% gold using an XRF metals analyzer. The bezel contains 6.5 grams of 14k gold. The tiger's eye is extra fancy. ...
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold Georgian Quartz Black Dot Pin
Located in London, GB
Antique 15ct Gold Georgian Quartz Black Dot Pin Produced Circa 1800s Solid 15ct Gold setting ( Including Pin ) holds this beautiful Antique cushion cut black dot quartz stone. In ab...
Quartz, Gold, 15k Gold
14kt rutilated Quartz, gold and diamond pendant
Located in Birmingham, MI
14kt rutilated Quartz, gold and diamond pendant 11 g gold 1.5"
Diamond, Quartz, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst, Turquoise & Rose Quartz Studded Penguins Pin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage penguin brooch is a stunning piece crafted from stamped 14k yellow gold, weighing an impressive 8.94 grams.
Amethyst, Quartz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Brooch with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, is made of 18 karat yellow gold with golden elephant on a side, natural smoky quartz, and long detachable minty tourmaline drop.
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom Brooch is a unique sculptural piece made from 18 karat yellow gold, encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a removable cabochon smoky quartz drop.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Topaz Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features natural topaz, golden elephant and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belongs to the collection, which was mentioned in ...
Topaz, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Flower Brooch with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features golden daffodil flower on a side, natural minty prasiolite, and long detachable minty tourmaline drop. It belongs to the collection, which was menti...
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Sapphire Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features natural dark blue sapphire, golden elephant and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belongs to the collection, which was ...
Topaz, Sapphire, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Brooch with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features golden elephant on a side, natural minty prasiolite, and long detachable minty tourmaline drop. It belongs to the collecti...
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch will be custom made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural dark blue sapphire.
Beryl, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Brooch with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch, named after Mesopotamia, is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a sculptural elephant on a side, natural citrine, and long detachable minty tourmaline drop. I...
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Emerald Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features natural vivid neon emerald, golden elephant and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belongs to the collection, which was ...
Amethyst, Emerald, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Y...
Contemporary Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and cabochon smoky quartz drop.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vhernier Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Gold Palloncino Balloon Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized balloon terminating with articulating white gold ribbon tails Featuring pear-shaped crystal quartz cabochon measuring 20.0 x 17.0 mm Transparent colorless - ba...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Tourmaline Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features natural amethyst in octagon cut, golden elephant and long detachable green tourmaline drop. It belongs to the collection, ...
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features natural minty prasiolite in octagon cut, golden daffodil flower and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belongs to the collection, which was mentio...
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Emerald Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features natural vivid neon emerald, golden elephant and long detachable minty tourmaline drop. It belongs to the collection, which...
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
18K Yellow Gold Blossom Transformer Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a cabochon green tourmaline drop.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch features natural minty prasiolite in octagon cut, golden daffodil flower and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belongs to the collection, which was mentio...
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Flower Topaz Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features natural topaz, golden daffodil flower and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belongs to the collection, which was mentioned in a published issue o...
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Citrine Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features natural citrine, golden elephant and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belongs to the collection, which was mentioned i...
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Prasiolite Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features natural minty prasiolite in octagon cut, golden elephant and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belongs to the collectio...
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Brooch with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a sculptural daffodil flower detail on a side, natural smoky quartz, and long detachable minty tourmaline drop.
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural minty prasiolite in octagon cut, sculptural golden daffodil flower and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belo...
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Sky Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch will be custom made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural blue sky topaz.
Topaz, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Transformer Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch with a removable lemon quartz drop, encrusted with 3 round diamonds, is a contemporary jewellery piece that has been featured in Vogue UA rev...
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Prasiolite Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural minty prasiolite in octagon cut, golden sculptural elephant detail on a side and large...
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst and smoky quartz.
Amethyst, Beryl, Quartz, Topaz, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Sapphire Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch features natural dark blue sapphire, golden daffodil flower and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belongs to the collection, which was in a published issu...
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst and prasiolite.
Amethyst, Beryl, Quartz, Topaz, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Vhernier Diamond Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Balloon Palloncino Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized balloon terminating with articulating white gold ribbon tails Featuring pear-shaped crystal quartz cabochon measuring 20.0 x 17.0 mm Transparent colorless - ba...
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Floral Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece is crafted in 9k gold, forming an elegant floral bouquet design. Adorning the brooch are a variety of colorful gemstones, including tourmaline, peridot, amethyst...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Transformer Brooch with Topazes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop brooch will be made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural topazes.
Beryl, Quartz, Topaz, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Brooch with Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18K yellow gold with the daffodil flower on a side, natural petrol green tourmaline, and long detachable minty tourmaline drop. It belongs to the ...
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom drop brooch is made with 18 karat rose gold and features a removable cabochon lemon quartz drop encrusted with 3 round diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Transformer Brooch with Gems
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop transformer brooch will be made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural smoky quartz, sapphire and topaz.
Beryl, Quartz, Topaz, Green Beryl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Emerald Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made with natural neon emerald, golden daffodil flower and large detachable prasiolite drop. It belongs to the collection, which was featured in a publish...
Amethyst, Emerald, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Y...
Rose Gold Transformer Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Citrine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom drop brooch is made with 18 karat rose gold and features a removable cabochon lemon quartz drop encrusted with 3 round diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Tourmaline Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features natural amethyst in octagon cut, golden daffodil flower and long detachable green tourmaline drop. It belongs to the collection, which was mentioned...
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
GIA 178 Carat Natural Rose Quartz Artisan Sexy Flamingo Brooch Pin 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 178.79ct Rose Quartz Flamingo Brooch Pin Report #2171124326 (attached) 39.44 x 29.79 x 23.57mm Clean Clarity & Semi Transparent / Classic "Smoked-Up Pink" Round / F...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Transformer Brooch with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop transformer brooch will be made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural sapphires and topaz.
Beryl, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
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.