1970's Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Foliage Round & Baguette Cut Brooch
Located in New York, NY
1970's Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Foliage Round & Baguette Cut Brooch. Add a touch of foliage to your simple blouse or jacket all year round!
Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
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
$3,200
Gold Ruby Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold ruby pin, stamps 18K Italy measures 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 inch, weight 5.2 dwt
Ruby, 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
$5,996Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite 14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Fancy Victorian Era Brooch is a stunning blend of historical charm and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT white gold unisex brooch, year unknown Antique diamond brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning lond unisex diamond brooch, year unknown, stunning workmanship made with 0.40 carats of fine old cut diamonds. Why buy from us among others? -We consider all offers please ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage 1996 Unisex Gold Abnormal Round Relief CC Coco Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1996 Unisex Abnormal Curled Round Relief Engraved Logo CC Coco Interlocked 96P Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$5,584Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Handmade Gold 7.3ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Round Diamond Wire Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent antique brooch that was hand crafted from solid white gold during the late art deco period. The brooch features an approximately 4.65 carat, GIA certified,...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage Rare 1988 Iconic Matelassé Quilted Medallion Round Gold CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1988 Unisex Logo CC Coco Matelassé Quilted Medallion Round Circle Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Crystals Gift Present Ribbon Round Box Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s 3D Vivid Cute Gift Present Ribbon Round Box Crystals Dome Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare GROSSE 1967 Gold Pearl White Round Spiral Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Unisex Textured Trio Twist Spiral White Round Pearl Dome Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Pearl Crystals White Round Flower Brooch Pin
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Vivid White Round Pearl Crystals Blossom Flower Elegant Modernist Pin Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Iconic Gold Emerald Ruby Fuchsia Sapphire Round Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Haute Couture Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Large Emerald Green Cabochon Crystals Fuchsia Sapphire Navy Blue Citrine Yellow Pink Marquise Openw...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Round Openwork Cross Clover Twist Bow Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Baroque Cross Clover Twist Bow Round Circle Openwork Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Gold Oval Swirl Round Pearl Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Oval Swirl Openwork Round White Pearl Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
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
Van Cleef & Arpels 10.00 Carat Round Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Title: Van Cleef & Arpels 10.00 Carat Round Brilliant G VS1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 10...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Sapphire Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, with blue sapphires. Brooch is 48mm x 20mm. Weight - 7.4 grams.
Sapphire, Gold
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
Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Unisex Gripoix Crystals Round Pink Orange Long Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Long Round Milky Pink Orange Trio Cabochon Crystals Long Bar Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
French 1900s Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Charming antique rose gold brooch, it is round and decorated with a pattern composed of iris flowers and leaves moved, the heart of each flower is set with a small rose-cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond & Gold Geometric Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It features a vibrant gold piping with 28 round diamonds adorning the middle.
Diamond
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch with 1.36 Carat Round H VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this stunning vintage pin brooch crafted from 18K yellow gold. Featuring 80 round brilliant diamonds totaling 1.36 carats, this piece sp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Tricolor Gold Round Floral Brooch with Gray Pearl Mid of the 20th C
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 18 karat tricolor (yellow, white & rose) gold brooch in a form of a round abstract flower with a gray pearl in the middle.
Pearl, Gold
Ambrosi 18 Karat Gold, 10.73 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Phoenix Brooch
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
A rising phoenix-motif in brilliant white diamond pavé edged with baguette diamonds; set in 18-karat white gold. The brooch measures 2 3/4" long x 2.50" wide approximately.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Festive Holiday Wreath Round Pin Brooch, Green and Red Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
A festive pin brooch, featuring a gold-plated wreath decorated with a red-crystal bow and green crystal accents. Hallmarks: n/a
Crystal, Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Circle Round Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Unisex White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Round Circle Disc Chunky Elegant Modenist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, some of light colour loss or sc...
Gold Plate
Antique Gold Amethyst Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch with pearls (multiple are damaged/have glue residue) and 19.8mm amethyst. Brooch is 28mm in diameter. Weight 13.4 grams.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Flower Pin Brooch 14.5 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from 18 karat two-tone gold, each petal glimmers with the allure of 317 round brilliant diamonds, totaling 9 carats, with a captivating G color and VS clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Gold Large Round Pearls Leaf Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Textured Large Round Circle Pearls Leaf Flower Bouquet Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, light scratches and a small peel off at fa...
Gold Plate
$1,678Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Gold Opal Spray Open Work Round Design Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Opals - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Translucent w/ Wonderful Play of Green, Orange & Violet Colors - 3mm t, 3.2mm & 5.2mm (appro...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold brooch, with rubies and approx. 0.25ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 55mm x 40mm. Marked 18k 750. Weight - 23.2 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby Fly Gold Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstones: 20 round red rubies Ruby Total Carat Weight: ~1.50 carats Diameter: 1.00" long, 0.87" wide Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Stampe...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Pin Brooch with 8 Carat Round & Baguette Shape Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: 6 Carat G VS1 Round Brilliant Elevate your elegance with this vintage 18K white gold pin brooch, featuring a dazzling array of 114 round brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning flower brooch is made in 18k yellow gold and is full of sparkly diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k gold brooch, with 3mm to 4.3mm pearls, and approx. 2.60ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 40mm x 35mm. Weight - 12.5 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold pendant brooch, set with two rubies and apron. 0.90ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 56mm x 28mm. Marked 750. weight - 12 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
19k Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Aaron Henry
Located in Weston, MA
Comprising a brooch of leaf motif, with diamond-set stem, with an Aaron Henry ‘AH’ maker’s mark, set in 19k yellow gold and platinum. 2 ½ inches x 2 ¾ inches 12 round diamonds weigh...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold French Flower Sapphire Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Golden Blossom A 1970 creation, this brooch embodies nature's elegance. Crafted in radiant 18k gold, it weighs 14.15 grams and features a 0.4-carat round blue sapphire at its core.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver on Gold Round Cluster Antique Brooch
Located in London, GB
A remarkable Victorian brooch ready to enchant a true jewellery lover with its striking brilliance and timeless beauty. The magnificent brooch features a captivating circular floral...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French Diamond Gold Sunflower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special brooch made in France of a blossomed sunflower. It features 1.50 carats of round cut diamonds set in the center of each flower.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,356Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Solid 14K Tri Gold 3D Duck Bird Pin Brooch w/ 0.20ctw Round Brilliant Ruby
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:--- (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant cut - Prong & Bezel Set - Pinkish Red Color - 0.20ctw(approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold w/ Rose Gold Accent...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$11,635 / set
Impressive Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Impressive Whirl Diamond and White Gold Brooch. Dimensions: approx. 5.40 centimeters x 4.60 centimeters. Thickness: 1.20 centimeters. Total weight: 34.14 grams. This striking bro...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$7,520Sale Price|20% Off
French 3.60 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Domed 18k Floral Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautiful French made Diamond and 18K yellow gold brooch! The brooch is made with three round brilliant Diamond flowers sitting atop a detailed textured dome of 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gold “Tree Branch” Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An expertly crafted 18k gold brooch. It depicts a detailed hand formed tree branch holding 2 bushes of silky leaves.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute brooch featuring a round cut blue sapphire weighing 0.90 carats along with 0.75 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Gold Ruby Bird Vintage Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tweet tweet sings this golden and very rare Hermes Paris vintage bird on branch brooch. With a ruby eye and realistically engraved feathers, this collectible bird will bring calming...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Lion Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold lion brooch with 1 round fancy emerald eye. 1 fancy emerald 14k yellow gold Length: 21.99 mm or 1.65inches Weight: 12.4 grams Please Note, we photograph each ite...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Fly Gold Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstones: 20 round blue sapphires Sapphire Total Carat Weight: ~1.80 carats Diameter: 1.30" long, 1.05" wide Total Weight: 6.3 Gra...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Tone Openwork Scroll Motif Round Brooch, Late 19th Century
Located in Milford, DE
This antique round brooch features an openwork scroll motif executed in gold tone metal with a raised, domed profile.
Chanel Vintage Iconic Unisex Coco CC Round Circle Openwork Gold Long Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage Unisex Logo Coco CC Spiral Round Circle Openwork Long Pin Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, but only colour loss at the base. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
$2,388Sale Price|20% Off
Egyptian Revival 1880 Round Enameled Queen Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Etruscan revival queen brooch. Gorgeous antique medallion-brooch type, created in Italy in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1880. This exceptional piece has been made...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Chanel Vintage Iconic Unisex Gold 31 Rue Cambon Paris Logo Circle Round Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Unisex Iconic Textured 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS Logo Circle Round Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Yellow Gold Old Diamond & Pearl Textured Work Round Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - Fiery White Color - 0.28ct (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Mine Cut - Prong Set...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage 1994 Unisex Gold Iconic Circle Round Glow Large Logo Coco Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1994 94 P Unisex Iconic Round Circle Round Glow Large Logo CC Coco Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold And Bronze
By Thomas Gentille
Located in Miami, FL
This is a one-of-a-kind round pendant-brooch, masterfully crafted in patinated bronze with accents of 18 karat yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze & Copper
By Thomas Gentille
Located in Miami, FL
This is a one-of-a-kind round pendant-brooch, masterfully crafted in copper and bronze with accents of 18 karat yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Brooch in 18kt Gold Frosted Lucite Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
This is a one-of-a-kind round pendant-brooch, masterfully crafted in bronze, frosted and clear lucite and 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.