Textured Butterfly Brooch with Round Diamonds Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegance and nature converge in our exquisite yet simple butterfly brooch set in 18 karat gold. The brooch features wings adorned with textured grooves, creating a delicate interplay...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Frog Pin 18k Round Cabochon .98ctw Amphibian Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .58ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Round Diamond Black Enamel Platinum White Gold Art Deco Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1930's Art Deco round diamond black enamel brooch. Adorned with 67 round cut diamonds, mounted in an oval shaped setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1930s Opal Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 Karat yellow gold. Charming round antique brooch set in the center with a round cabochon opal in a setting of antique-cut diamonds set on black enameled geometrical moti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$9,360Sale Price|20% Off
0.90 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and 18K Gold & Platinum Feathered Fan Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous Late 20th Century Diamond feathered fan brooch! The platinum base is set with 18 round brilliant Diamonds totaling 0.90 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.00 Carat Round Diamond 0.02 Carat Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 0.02 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 3 Carat Diamond Number...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Enamel Round Brooch, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Etruscan Revival brooch is crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and richly decorated with polychrome enamel.
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Pin Brooch with 9 Carat Round Diamonds Fancy Brown White
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Embrace the allure of timeless elegance with this vintage 18K white gold pin brooch. Adorned with a breathtaking ensemble of 260 round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.72 Carats Round Brilliant Cognac and White Diamonds White Gold Dogwood Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This dogwood brooch is glistening with 343 round brilliant cognac and white Diamonds!
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mings Brown and Green Round Jade Brooch / Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 17.1 Grams Stones: Brown and Green Jade Brooch Measurements: 1.75" x 1.75" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.20 Carats Total Round Diamond Starburst Pendant/Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Quantity: Sixty-five total Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: SI1–I1 Diamond Total Carat Wei...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.00 Carat Oval Moonstone Round Sapphire Yellow Gold Circle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted with meticulous attention, the 14k yellow gold setting provides a warm, sophisticated glow, encapsulating the essence of luxury in every detail. 10 oval bluish white caboch...
Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Old Round Cut Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Old Round Cut - Multi-Prong Set - Deep Purple Color - 10.16mm - 3.35ct (approx.) Numerous Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Nice Wh...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,120Sale Price|20% Off
2.05 Carat Round Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond 18k Yellow Feathered Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Such an incredibly detailed design feathered brooch. The domed center contains 24 round faceted Rubies with one round brilliant cut Diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Zircon Seed Pearls Edwardian Brooch - 14k Round .30ct Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Zircon Carat(s): .30ct Cut: Round Seed Pearls Total Carats: .30ct Features: Etched Detailing Measu...
Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spiky Round Hedgehog Brooch with Ruby Eyes Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies Ruby Count: 2 Ruby Cut: Round Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.04 carats Ruby Color: Red Brooch Weight: 23.9 grams Brooch Length: 1.13 inches...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
CASTELLANI 15k Yellow Gold 1870s Renaissance Revivalist Period Round Brooch
By Castellani Jewellers
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rare brooch from the 19th century Renaissance revivalist period is crafted in 15k yellow gold with blackened details featuring a nature scene of an owl perched on a br...
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
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
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
$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
18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch with 0.68 Carat Round Diamonds and 0.3 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: In the heart of timeless elegance lies a captivating 18 Karat Yellow Gold pin brooch, weighing 76 grams, adorned with a symphony of sparkling ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$2,843Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold "Poseidon's Pistrice" Brooch
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Brooch has 0.50 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
18K White Gold Pin Brooch with 7.25ct Old European Cut & Round Diamonds M I1 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Brooch 7.25 Total Carat Weight DESCRIPTION: This vintage brooch showcases elegance with 18 Karat white gold ado...
Diamond, 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
Textured Wreath Brooch with Round Ruby and Diamond Accents Two Tone 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant vintage brooch is shaped as a sculpted wreath, brought to life with richly textured 18 karat yellow gold loops that create a soft, feathery dimensional effect.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 14K yellow Gold Spiral Design 53mm Round Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Vintage Cartier Spiral Design Brooch. Made in 14k Yellow Gold it measures 53mm in diameter and weighs 22.8 grams. This floral inspired piece is lovely and very easy to wear....
Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.70ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Open Work Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (53) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.70ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$19,850
Greek Soldier Gold Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This artful figural brooch takes the form of an Evzone, an elite soldier of the Greek army, in traditional uniform. Today, Evzoni are best known as Greece's Presidential Guard, but h...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.60 Round Vivid Red Ruby Detailed Bee Insect Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Vivid & Brilliant Red Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.50 G...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.64 Carat Round Yellow Blue Sapphire Gold 1940's Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. 1940's Sapphire brooch. Set with 11 round yellow sapphires and 6 round blue sapphires in fan style heart shaped 14k yellow gold brooch.
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Handmade Solid Yellow Gold Pearl Open Wire Round Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (17) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Bead Shape - White Color - Very Nice Luster - 3.5-5.5mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.61 Grams Overall...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
$7,500
Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold brooch, with approx. 4 carats in diamonds. Brooch measures 82mm x 33mm. Marked 18k. Weight - 28.1 grams.
Diamond, Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Pin Brooch 0.55 Carat Round H VS Diamonds & Multi Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: 0.55 Carat Diamond This luxurious pin brooch, crafted from 18 karat two-tone gold, showcases an exquisite floral design brimming with elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 0.60 Carat Round Cut Ruby Coral Reef Design Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted antique brooch in a coral reef design, accented by round cut rubies weighing 0.60 carat total.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
8.05 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond French Made Flower Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An extremely vibrant French made Diamond flower brooch! The brooch contains 112 round brilliant Diamonds, weighing 8.05 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch 2ct Round & Baguette Diamonds and Citrine
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: This captivating vintage pin brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold, weighing 27.5 grams.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Large Flower Brooch in Textured 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies and Diamonds Rubies Total Carat Weight: 0.24 CTW Rubies Cut: Round cut Rubies Color: Pink Rubies Mineral Type: Natural corundum Rubies V...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Purple Stone Amethyst & Pearl Round Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Purple Stone - Center Stone - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Change Of Color from Purple to Pink Color - 18.8x14mm (approx.) (7) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Round ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Collar Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
This charming round brooch features chiseled floral motifs at its center, accented with green gold and set with half-pearl beads.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
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...
Vintage Yellow Gold Round & Oval Cabochon Opal Floral Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (17) Natural Genuine Opal - 9 Round Cabochon Cut & 8 Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White with Orange & Green play - Round measuring 2.2-3.6mm - Oval measuring 5.1x3mm...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Gold 1.56ctw Diamond Open Circle & Waves Round Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (30) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut & Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - VERY Fiery - 1.56ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yello...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Large Vintage 14k TT Gold 3.0ctw Round Diamond Covered Fly Bee Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent vintage brooch that was crafted from solid 14 yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Scottish Agate Gold Filled Cross Anchor Round Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 15.4 Grams Stone: Scottish Agate Measurements: 46 mm Hallmark: Item #: BR-1068-101023-02
Agate, Gold-filled
Art Nouveau 5 Carat Round Citrine Enamel and Pearl Gold Vintage Jabot Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Unique 5 Carat Round Citrine, Enamel and Pearl Gold Vintage Art Nouveau Jabot Brooch.
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
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
14ct Gold Jade Japanese Brooch
Located in London, GB
14ct 585 Gold Jade Brooch Stamped 14k Marking T. in a square - unknown Maker Weight 8.37 g estimate gold weight 5.5 g Size - Jade stone diameter 2.5 cm
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Large White Pearl Round Swirl Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Large Openwork Oval Round Swirl Knot Twist White Pearl Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
14k Yellow Gold 1ctw Diamond Circle Round Spiral Motion Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (66) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut -Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.74 Gra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage 1992 Unisex Gold Abnormal Round Oval Coco Relief Domed Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1992 Unisex Abnormal Round Oval Logo CC Coco Relief Glow Domed Elegant Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Patinated Bronze
By Thomas Gentille
Located in Miami, FL
This is a one-of-a-kind round pendant-brooch, masterfully crafted in patinated bronze and polished copper with accents of 18 karat yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
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.