White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Bar Brooch - 10k Round .12ct Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .12ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2 Total Carats: .12ct Style: Solitaire Fas...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Dancing Bear Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a beautifully detailed 1.50 carat round brilliant Diamond and Ruby eyes 18 karat yellow gold dancing bear brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage 14K Gold Round Prong Diamond Handmade Wire Spray Branch Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding vintage brooch/pin is well crafted in solid 14k greenish yellow gold and features a large handmade wire spray design set with fine quality diamonds throughout.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Pearl & Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Pearl & Emerald Brooch An elegant brooch featuring a sinuous wave motif set with natural pearls framed by rows of bright green emeralds and sparkling diamonds. The rhythmic...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Center sapphire approx. 1.2ct, surrounded by 76 round diamonds total approx. 10.6ct, F-H/VS. Accented by 8 round sapphires. Weight: 18.0 grams Measurement: 4.4 cm
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Diamond & Emerald Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Bird Brooch White gold brooch set with 113 round diamonds weighing approximately 7.28 carats in the shape of a bird of paradise with an emerald eye perched on a b...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$29,750
Retro Color Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's. Antique yellow and white diamond Diamond Clip-Brooch. This brooch features scrolled design encrusted with total of approximately 9.55 carats of old Euro cut diamonds a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$19,650
Fancy Color diamond brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece is a testament to the artistry of fine jewelry craftsmanship. Created in the year 2001, this Fancy Color Diamond Brooch is a true masterpiece. With an astounding...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati, 18K Gold Diamond Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Buccellati creation, this diamond brooch reveals airy tulle openwork framed by finely hand-engraved rigato surfaces. Concentric rosettes unfold in lace-like architecture...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rock Crystal Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco brooch features a striking combination of crystal and diamonds, creating an eye-catching piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. The exquisit...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal
Sophia D. Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This refined piece features a central round diamond weighing 0.33 carats, set in platinum, and complemented by an additional 1.87 carats of surrounding diamonds. The design combines ...
Diamond
Oval Shaped Emerald Cts 2.16 and Round Diamond Platinum Antique Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sparkling like celestial stars, 98 round diamonds, meticulously set across the entire front surface, enhance the brooch's brilliance and charm.
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
18K Gold Enamel Fox Brooch with Small Round Diamonds - 23.10 Grams
Located in Firenze, FI
An artistic and finely crafted fox-shaped brooch, made in 18K yellow gold ,,, featuring detailed hand-applied multicolor enamel work and accented with small round brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
5.54 Carats Round Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Flower Brooch in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful floral brooch, showcasing 5.54 carats of blue sapphires and 0.36 carat of diamonds, set on a four petal flower motif made of 18K white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.07 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Antique Style Brooch in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A unique brooch, showcasing a 0.55 carat round brilliant diamond, set at the center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Antique Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1930s antique diamond brooch from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers. Center diamond is approximately 0.80 carats, VS1 clarity, H color. Platinum with fine filig...
Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold Floral Brooch with 400 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Measuring 3 inches long by 1.25 inches wide, the brooch features an elegant, dimensional floral motif set with an impressive array of 400 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Baguette Round Diamond Wreath Circle Bow Brooch Pendant 7cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful 50’s circle brooch done in platinum and set with approximately 7cttw in G-H Vs clarity round and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
$8,384Sale Price|22% Off
Cartier Mid Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
Cartier Mid Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Brooch Diamond: Shape - Round Brilliant Cut Weight - Approximately 0.31 ct Color - D-E Clarity - VS1+ B...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite bee brooch features 18kt yellow gold craftsmanship by renowned designer Herbert Rosenthal. Adorned with 16 diamonds totaling 0.75 carats and striking ruby eyes, this v...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch A white gold bow brooch set with round cut diamonds and three natural pearl drops.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Gold Diamond Poodle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A poodle brooch made out of 18 karat yellow gold and white gold, featuring diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat. Circa 1970s. Total weight: 20.7 grams. Width: 1 inch. Length: 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Platinum Emerald Onyx Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This emerald onyx diamond brooch is crafted in platinum. It consists of 33 baguette-cut emeralds, 20 onyxes and 73 round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx
Vintage 18K YG Pin Brooch with 3 Carat Round H SI Diamonds & 0.8 Carat Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage 18 karat yellow gold pin brooch, featuring a striking combination of 0.8 carat round brilliant sapphires ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, and silver. Round in shape and openworked, this lovely antique brooch is adorned with natural pearls, each separated by two rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Platinum and Diamond Vintage Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Platinum and Diamond Vintage Brooch Composed of transitional and single-cut diamonds. Center diamond weighing approximately .65 carats Additional diamonds weighing a total of approx...
Diamond, Platinum
Gold & Diamond Bow shaped Brooch
Located in Milano, MI
Bow shaped brooch form the 1940s in 18 carat gold with rose cut diamonds surrounding a central old cut diamond for 2 carats in total. Highlights - 18ct yellow gold - Diamonds weigh ...
Diamond, Gold
Open Circle Brooch with Round Diamonds and Swirl Detail in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous round diamond open circle brooch, meticulously crafted in 14 karat white gold features a captivating swirl design, beautifully adorned with sparkling diamonds that enha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a very well made creation of a Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Brooch. It depicts a Blue grey pearl measuring 11.33 mm attached to one of the end of an asymmetrical platinum ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 8.00 Carats Round Cut Diamond & Sapphire Brooch in Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
An antique brooch, showcasing bezel-set round cut diamonds weighing 8.00 carats total, finished with milgrain edges.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum, Colored Diamond, Diamond, and Sapphire Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Platinum, Colored Diamond, Diamond, and Sapphire Brooch. The pansy-form brooch centering a circle-cut yellow diamond weighing approx. 0.25 ct. and set throughout with fancy step-cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Brooch 18kt Gold Tsavorite, Diamond & Ruby Pink Diamond Brooch
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare exquisite rose diamond brooch made with garnets, rubies and diamonds in 18KT whtie gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget 2.30 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Heart Brooch in White Gold
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A unique heart brooch, showcasing round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.30 carats total with D-E-F color and VVS clarity, set beautifully on multiple heart sizes and designs.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Fancy Yellow Gold Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Brooch Yellow Gold 14K Diamond 42-Round 57-0,21-4/5А Diamond 26-Round 57-0,46-4/5А Diamond 4-50-0,83-7/6А Diamond 16-Round 57-2,51-7/5А Diamond 1-50-0,44-9/7А Weight 18,14 gram W...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Large Diamond & Gold Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Diamond & Gold Bow Brooch, Round cut diamonds set in 14k yellow gold Measurements: 3.5" long
Diamond, 14k Gold
Platinum Diamond Cute Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Diamond Cute Bow Brooch. Details: This very cute bow brooch is made of platinum, diamond, sapphires, and rubies. Circa 1920s. Weight 6.4 grams In excellent condition
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Round Brilliant Pavé Diamond Open Swirl Motif Brooch Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 33 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.78 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: SI1 - SI2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Diamond and Ruby Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning vintage butterfly brooch with exceptional quality and grand dimensions, the wings are decorated with round diamonds set in 18K white gold and bordered with square cut rubi...
Diamond, Ruby
$350,000 / set
Important Bvlgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set Brooch: 1 Old European Cut diamond weighing 9.41 carat Set with 58 marquise cut and 38 round cut diamonds Earrings: 2 center Round diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 10.00 Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A chic antique brooch, showcasing a horseshoe motif of graduating oval cut blue sapphires weighing 10.00 carats total. Accented by graduating old mine cut diamonds weighing 3.00 cara...
Diamond, Sapphire
Gold Diamond Opel Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold open circle brooch, decorated with diamonds. Brooch is 43mm in diameter. Tested 18k. Weight - 7.4 grams.
Diamond, Gold
Diamond Filigree Platinum Brooch
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning Diamond and platinum brooch has 127 bright white diamonds ( total weight approximately 1.05 carats). The rectangle design is open filigree with a multitude of inlayed...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 9.25 carat Diamond Spray Brooch with Pear, Round, and Baguette
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 20.7 grams Diamond Details: 9.25ct total weight (approximate), G/H Color, VS Clarity, Pear shape, Round brilliant...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Material: 14K White Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Brooch Dimension: Length: 50.4mm Width: 9mm Thickness: 1.2mm Weight: 2grm Lab Grown Diamonds Diamond:0.35ctw Clarity: VS1 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Diamond Moonstone Rectangular Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18k gold rectangular brooch/pendant, set with 7.3mm moonstone and approx. 2.20ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 35mm x 22mm. Weight - 9.1 grams.
Diamond, Moonstone
$16,750
Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and ruby bow brooch in 18k yellow gold. Center of the brooch set with 0.40 - 0.50 carat trillion cut diamond, Bow set with sixty five round brilliant cut diamonds and forty...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.01 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ribbon Bow Tie Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful brooch, showcasing a ribbon bow tie made of 18K yellow gold accented by brilliant diamonds on the center and edges. Diamonds weigh 1.01 carats total with approximately G-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Floral Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Floral Brooch in Platinum This Brooch takes the form of a stylized flower, gracefully rendered in platinum and adorned with a dazzling array of round brilliant, baguette, an...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Brooch – Platinum, 0.50ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant Art Deco brooch crafted in platinum, set with natural diamonds totalling approximately 0.50ct. Showcasing the clean lines and geometric styling characteristic of the Art D...
Diamond, Platinum
18K YG Pin Brooch with 3.76 Carat Round & Tapered Baguette Shape Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Sparkling Cluster Diamond Pin Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, 2.11 Carat DESCRIPTION: This striking pin brooch combines urban flair with timeless elegance, crafted i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch, GIA
Located in New York, NY
This brooch is elegant and exquisite, combining a natural pearl with dazzling diamonds, showcasing luxury and grace. The central pearl measures approximately 10.42×10.25mm, with a to...
Diamond, Natural Pearl
14.80 Carats Total Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Panel Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An antique art deco brooch pin, featuring an intricate design set with round and baguette cut diamonds weighing 14.80 carats total.
Diamond, Platinum
Textured Wreath Brooch with Round Ruby and Diamond Accents Two Tone 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Closure: Hinged stick pin Natural Rubies: .20 ctw Natural Diamonds: .10 ctw Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
White Coral Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
White coral diamond flower brooch Round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.50 carat, six petals of white coral Size: width 2 inches, length 1.88 inches Total weight: 32.3 grams
Coral, Diamond
Victorian Vintage Diamond Brooch Platinum Brooch Pin circa early 1900's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brooch pin Platinum approx 28 grams Natural Diamonds approx 6 carat mix sizes and qualities, center stone is 5.5mm, two others are 3.5mm the rest is approx 2.0 mm stones mi...
Diamond, Platinum
Nally Diamond 'Camellia" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold 'Camellia" Flower Pin. This pin has 251 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total carat weight of approximately 15ct all set in 18k yellow gold. Stamped h...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum 5.20ct Diamond Brooch MF05-022626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury brooch is designed to effortlessly catch the light. Set in Platinum, the fabulous floral design comes to life thanks to sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 5.20 car...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.