$3,650Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.33 carat. Please contact f...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Rose-Cut Diamonds and Turquoise Floral Brooch, 19th-Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian floral brooch set with rose cut diamonds and turquoise cabochon stones.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set throughout with Rose Cut Diamonds in a gorgeous three dimensional design in Silver a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Silver & 14k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Floral Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique brooch captures the refined elegance of mid-19th-century jewelry design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$552Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage style rose cut Diamond garnet Sterling silver Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Garnet Diamond brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Bamboo Brooches Diptych by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Bamboo Diptych brooch set is made of 18 karat rose gold, which has a liquid shine due to the unique form of the pieces.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Cameo, Garnets, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Vintage Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, CE
Vintage brooch/pendant in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a big cameo finely carved with lady motif framed by a crown of garnets and silver decorations studded with d...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Buddha Jabot Brooch Pin Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Diamond Platinum Enamel Buddha Jabot Pin Brooch is an Art Deco Masterpiece.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.
Located in Aspen, CO
He could lay over the gold of the brooch a thick layer of silver so that he could set rose cut diamonds, nine in our piece, which would create ethereal and other worldly atmospherics...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Five Carats Emerald and Diamonds Sapphire Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold contemporary Juniper brooch is 6 cm long and is encrusted with a cushion-cut 5.45 carat emerald, GIA certified diamonds, and a sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
Featured in Vogue Rose Gold Bamboo Garden Contemporary Brooch by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat rose gold contemporary brooch N3 belongs to a Bamboo Garden triptych.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century 14K Rose Gold Mourning Brooch Pin Pendant & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
A poignant and beautifully crafted example of 19th-century mourning jewelry, this antique set includes a brooch and matching earrings, all rendered in warm 14K rose gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Stag Teeth Hunting Rose Diamonds Pin Brooch British Whimsical, 19th Century
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Late 19th Century Stag Teeth Pin decorated with Rose Diamonds. Whimsical jewelry. Hunting traditions reached its peak in the late 19th century in Great Britain. Stag Teeth pins were...
Diamond
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Crescent Moon Engraved Brooch
Located in London, GB
The crescent moon and two end bars are gilded in rose gold. The brooch has English hallmarks, stamped with a lion, an anchor, and the date letter is 'S'.
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Modern Style 18K Rose Gold Transformer Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch, which can be adorned with a removable amethyst, is encrusted with 3 round diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$36,332Sale Price|29% Off
Rose Gold SSEF Certified Emerald Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 6 cm long Juniper brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold and adorned with a 1.29 carat SSEF certified emerald, diamonds, and a sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
Victorian brooch with garnet and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver brooch with garnet and rose diamond up to 0.30ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 6.2 cm long by 2.6 cm wide Weight: 19.5 ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Fern Spray Brooch Platinum-Topped 18K Gold, Rose Cut Diamonds, Edwardian
Located in Orlando, FL
A graceful fern spray brooch, its curved stem set with 101 rose-cut diamonds across pierced, millegrain-edged leaflets that step upward in a naturalistic cascade.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
9.10 Ct Diamonds, Turquoise, Rubies, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing butterfly brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with turquoise on the body and wings are studded with sapphires, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Retro Cartier Diamond & 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Ribbon Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold & diamond ribbon brooch. By Cartier. With 5 pave set round brilliant diamonds set in crescent moon shape at the center of 14k rose and yellow gold ribbon.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch with Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold brooch is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable natural emerald in heart shape cut, 1,81 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,5 mm, DSEF (Germa...
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
$16,500 / item
Hand Carved Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning antique style brooch cast in 18 karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 9.13 carats emerald and 1.16 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storef...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch truly exquisite and detailed diamond and turquoise brooch The item comes without the box in the photos but will b...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Feather Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 6.50 carats and Diamond 0.40 carat Feather Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length:8.9 cm Total Weight: 18.44 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$16,855Sale Price|37% Off
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Heliotrope Contemporary Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold and is encrusted with 16 diamonds and 9 small and 5 larger rubies, totaling 5.75 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 14k gold 7.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with rose diamonds up to 0.25ct - G/H - SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is approximately 4.1 cm by 2.7 cm wide weight: 7.3 grams set wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Yellow, Rose and White Gold Half-Moon Clip Brooches with diamonds
Located in Lisboa, PT
This exquisite pair of Diamond Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Half-Moon Clip Brooches captures the harmony of color, brilliance, and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary Fig Garden Brooch with Tourmaline and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop brooch by the artist is made of 18 karat rose gold with a 20x8 mm (8.23 carats) natural rose tourmaline and round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
Antique 18K solid Gold Art Nouveau Floral Repoussé Brooch - rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
The outerside of this light brooch is decorated with scrolls, petals, floral shapes and a small but detailed rose.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch, Circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
This antique brooch features a wonderful oval rose cut diamond in its center.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Brooch in Rose Gold with Natural Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable natural sapphire 2,8 carats, 10,2x6 mm, octagon cut.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Victorian Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold 8.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold brooch with rose diamond total 0.50ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 4.7 cm long by 2.6 cm wide weight 8.9 grams set with -...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 14k Rose Gold, Sterling Silver Enamel Spider Brooch Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Bold, intricate, and beautifully sculptural, this antique spider brooch is crafted in 14k rose gold with sterling silver detailing and rich green guilloché-style enamel.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Miniature Fine Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary Brooch in Rose Gold with Natural Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern style 18 karat yellow gold brooch is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable natural sapphire, 2.8 carats, 10.2x6 mm, octagon cut.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Georgian brooch. This beautiful royal brooch was most likely made in Belgium or France in the beginning of the 19th century or late 18th.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 21K, 18K, 14K Rose Gold Agate Cameo Brooch Pendant & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Agate Cameo Weight: 32.8 Grams Brooch/Pendant: 35 x 57.5 mm Earrings: 19.8 x 50 mm Metal: Brooch 21k, Earrings Centerpiece 18k, Top Parts and Backs are 14k. ITEM #: BR-1259-0...
Agate, Rose Gold
Anique brooch with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.05ct - G/H - SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is 3.1 cm long by 2.4 cm wide weight: 5.4 grams Set ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 18K Rose Gold and Silver 1.0ct Diamond Floral Leaf Brooch MF14-062626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An exquisite antique French brooch crafted in 18K rose gold and sterling silver, depicting a naturalistic spray of leaves and branches tied with a ribbon bow, the entire surface pav-...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond 4.5 inch Long Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.4 grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamonds, Natural, 2.00ct total weight, G-H Color, VS Clarity Pin Me...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Modern Transformer Brooch with Diamonds and Chalcedony
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch features an encrustation of five round diamonds and a green cabochon drop of green chalcedony.
Diamond, Quartz, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14ct White Gold, Victorian Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Rose Diamond Cockrel Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Cockrel Brooch Tests 14ct Gold Circa 1900 This antique cockerel brooch, crafted circa 1900 in 14ct white gold, is a lively and intricate example of Edwardian-era whimsy...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Rose de Noel Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Turquoise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.70 carat. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels 2 1/8 inch diameter
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Rose de Noel Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Onyx and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.70 carat. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels 2 1/8 inch diameter
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Bague au Firmament Cobalt Enamel & Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Reminiscent of twinkling stars in the night sky, this Victorian-era brooch features rose-diamonds set atop cobalt blue glass.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold and silver brooch set with rose-cut diamonds totaling 1.00ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 4.0 cm long by 2.6 cm wide weight...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Belle Époque Brooch with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold, platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Belle Époque 18k gold and platinum brooch set with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.20ct - G/H – SI – 8.8 grams detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 4.5 cm long by 4.4 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s Handcrafted Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Lizard Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.38 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch - VHK#228a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch - VHK#228a Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.30 grams Diamond Details: Ro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Magnolia Sculptural Brooch with Cushion Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a beautiful berry purple cushion spinel weighing 1.34 carats.
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch with Cushion Lavender Pink Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features lavender spinel set in 18 karat rose gold with a weight of approximately 8.5 grams.
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Rose Gold Onyx & Seed Pearl Wheat Mourning Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 14K rose gold mourning brooch pin, featuring an elongated black onyx plaque adorned with a finely detailed wheat sheaf motif set in warm rose gold and accented with...
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Enamel, Rose Gold and Silver Dragon Shape Brooch / Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion dragon shape brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a ruby as eye.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Gold & Enamel Flower Brooch with Center Rose Cut Diamond, Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Victorian 14K yellow and rose gold with enamel, stylized floral infinity brooch - clawed collet set rose cut diamond to the center (6 mm. x 5 mm. - approximate) surrounded by...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Flower Brooch, Rose Quartz, Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Flower brooch in rose quartz, diamonds and 18 kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This 18K Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Rose Flower Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 18K Rose Gold/Platinum Ruby and Diamond Floral Spary Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French Retro floral brooch, masterfully crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with platinum accents. This dynamic jewel features an exuberant blossom motif, its petals and lea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Victorian diamond pearl 14k rose gold and red enamel flower brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 14k rose gold flower brooch features 11 old European and single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats, G-H color, SI clarity, with a 3.68mm pearl accent.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
OLD DUTCH Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
OLD DUTCH 14k yellow gold and silver brooch set with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.20ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 3.6 cm long by 2.4 cm wide we...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
RETRO brooch with ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k bicolour gold brooch set with ruby verneuille and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.10 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 6.5 cm long and 8.9 mm wide Weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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.