Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Camellia Flower White Round Pearl Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Camellia Flower White Circle Round Pearl Layer Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Erwin Pearl Ram's Head Brooch Pendant with Diamond Eyes in 18 Karat Gold
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.13 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold Round Pearl Circle Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (17) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Nice White Color - 4.35mm to 4.54mm (approx.) Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 7.10 Grams Diameter: 28.84mm (1.13") (approx....
Pearl, Gold, White Gold
$14,500
Diamond Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite brooch exudes the elegance of a peacock feather, with a lustrous pearl at its center surrounded by dazzling diamonds that trace graceful, flowing lines. The design evo...
Diamond, Pearl
Platinum 950 Natural Round Pearl and Natural Diamond Brooch / Pin
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Brooch Total Item Weight: 3.3 Grams Dimension: Length: 26.4 mm X Width: 5.0 mm X Height: 8.0 mm Period: Late 20th Century 1: Primary Stone: Pearl Primary Stone Cut...
Diamond, Pearl
Pearl Wreath Brooch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wreath Pin with Bow Accent Featuring 14 Cultured Pearls and 3 Round Sapphires Totaling 0.15 Carats. 1 Inch Diameter. Finished Weight is 2.8 Grams.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct gold bar brooch. The brooch features a central pearl set star with a pearl set flower on each side. There is also a beautifully detailed section at each end....
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Opal & Seed Pearl Round Swirl Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Opals - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Strong Play of Color - Range from 3.6 to 3.7 mm each (approx.) Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Pearl Starburst Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in London, GB
Here we have a distinctive brooch from the master of pearls, Mikimoto. The piece showcases a dynamic design with round white pearls as the focal point.
Pearl, Gold, 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
Platinum & Gold Natural Pearl Brooch
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite brooch showcases a delicate and refined design. Crafted in platinum and gold, the piece features intricate openwork filigree that creates a light, lace-like appearance...
Pearl, Platinum
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
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
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Pearl Pin Brooch with Leaves
By Krementz & Co
Located in New York, NY
Purchased in New York, New York. Brooch is round with white cultured pearls in-between each leaf.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Brooch
Located in London, GB
Surrounding the enamel, a series of round white pearls create a striking contrast, enhancing the brooch's elegance with a single matching pearl sitting alone at the centre.
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
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
Mings Round Jade Leaf and Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.0 Grams Stones: Jade and akoya pearls Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condi...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold 1.60ct Round Diamond Emerald & White Pearl Circle Wreath Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible brooch consists of fine diamonds, emeralds, and pearls that are neatly set granting a very classy and elegant design.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k 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
Antique Solid Gold GIA Round No Heat Sapphire & Pearls Wreath Circle Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Cut - Prong Set - No Heat - Cambodian - Light to Medium Blue - 1.30ctw (approx.)** See Certification Details Below for Complete I...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pearl Mini Bar Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined bar mini bar brooch from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. Showcasing a minimalist design with a touch of elegance, this piece features three lust...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D. Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This elegant brooch features a lustrous pearl complemented by sparkling diamonds. The classic design adds a touch of sophistication, making it a versatile accessory for both formal a...
Diamond, Pearl
Antique Edwardian Seed Pearl Lacework Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite antique brooch, worn by Will Swenson at the 2025 Met Gala, embodies the delicate elegance of the Edwardian era (circa 1900–1915). Crafted in a refined combination of 1...
Pearl
$6,640Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is circa 1950, composed of cultured pearls and a line of brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds. Stamp: Swiss assay work and monogrammed. Weight: 10.9 grams Measurement: 3.8...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Gold Bow Brooch with Cultured Pearl
Located in New York, NY
A gold bow and white cultured pearl pin brooch in 14 karat yellow gold, in the style of Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1960s. A beautiful textured 14-karat yellow gold bow with white...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Deco Natural Pearl Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Natural Pearl Clip Brooch 5 natural pearls & 98 round cut diamonds approximately 2.90 cts, set in platinum Made circa 1920 Measurements: 2" long
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Grosse 1960s Modern Brooch with Pearls
Located in Alford, MA
Grosse brooch from 1968 composed of an open network of gold tone crownlike elements, each point terminating in a textured drop, and each circular grouping centering a pearl of varyin...
Pearl
1950s Mikimoto Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1950. SPECIFICATIONS: PEARLS: Cultured Pearls from 3.4mm to 7.6mm. METAL: 14K yellow gold WEIGHT: 10.7 grams. DIMENSION...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch A refined antique brooch showcasing an elegant geometric design, crafted in 14k and adorned with a luminous central pearl encircled by sparkling rou...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White 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...
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
Platinum Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch, DSEF
Located in New York, NY
This brooch is a very classic piece from the Edwardian era, featuring the perfect combination of natural pearls and diamonds, exuding nobility and elegance. The brooch is set with ap...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch. The length is 1 inch. The total weight is 7.09 grams.
Diamond, Pearl
Midcentury Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury, circa 1950s, 14k gold brooch, featuring a detachable pearl drop. Set with a 17.7 x 11.4mm pearl and approx. 1.40ctw in SI1/H diamonds. Brooch is 36mm x 58mm. Tested 18k, ...
Diamond, Pearl, 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
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
18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
At its center sits a luminous 10mm pearl, framed by a striking arrangement of vintage old-cut round diamonds totaling approximately 6.00 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
14ct Yellow Gold Art Deco Pearl Brooch with Cultured Pearls
Located in London, GB
The brooch features a beautiful round pearl as the main stone, surrounded by smaller pearls.
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique French Gold Enamel Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique French made 18k gold brooch, with enamel (chips are present) and 5.8mm pearl. Brooch is 60mm x 20mm. Marked with French eagle head mark on the stem. Weight - 9.3 grams.
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Pearl and Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Pearl and Diamond Ribbon Brooch A graceful antique pearl and diamond brooch, evoking the elegance of a bygone era with its delicate swirling ribbon motif. Crafted in luminou...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Horseshoe pin set with 9 pearls and 8 antique diamonds, accented by 8 smaller round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Onyx and Sea Pearl Mourning Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique mourning bar pin brooch featuring intricately braided and woven hair, surrounded by sea pearls and onyx. Crafted in gold and inscribed on the back “C.W. Jan 3d 1857”.
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Saltwater Pearl & Diamonds Brooch, 23.9g
Located in Providence, RI
This exquisite vintage brooch is crafted in platinum and features a striking floral-inspired design centered around a 15.37mm round cultured saltwater pearl.
Pearl, Platinum
$9,500Sale Price|29% Off
Diamond and Pearl Platinum Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
This stunning platinum floral brooch exemplifies classic jewelry, with petals which are set with 80 fine round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing 5.22 carats and centered by an exquisi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Mikimoto Pearl Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Designer: Mikimoto Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstones: 14 pearls Pearl Diameter: 4 mm - 6.5 mm Brooch Diameter: 1.5" x 2.25" Total Weight: 12.7 grams Stampe...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Pearl Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Designer: Mikimoto Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstones: 9 pearls Pearl Diameter: ~5 mm - 6 mm Brooch Diameter: 1.75" x 1.10" Total Weight: 8.0 grams Stampe...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Stone, Pearls Yellow Gold Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò brooch in 9 kt yellow gold structure mounted with a green stone and pearls. Stone 0.05 gr Pearls 1.00 gr Total Weight 9.50 gr RF +UFGH For any information, feel free to conta...
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant Brooch with Floral Enamels and Pearls
Located in Milano, MI
Double use brooch and pendant in 18ct gold with floral enamels finely hand-painted and surrounded by small pearls. From the 1940's circa. Probable Italian provenance.
Pearl, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch with Dangling Pearl
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold And Pearl Brooch With Dangling Pearl 7 grams total weight.
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Retro Diamond and Pearl Cascading Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond and Pearl Cascading Brooch A dazzling Retro-era brooch in platinum, featuring an intricate swirl motif encrusted with sparkling diamonds and enhanced by three graceful...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold & Pearl Crescent Brooch
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous crescent brooch comes from the 1920s Art Deco period and was crafted with 14kl yellow gold and pearls. This is the perfect pin to decorate any shirt, lapel, or jacket t...
Pearl, Gold, 14k 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
Mings Pearl Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.25" Total Weight: 12.6 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Buccellati Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Buccellati 18t patinated Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch with a Large Pearl with Rose Diamond Petals. JUST VERY SUMPTUOUS. Ca. 1940-50.-m and oh so elegant. Signed Buc...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Victorian Pearl Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An antique from the Victorian era, circa 1880, featuring a pearl in the center with an enameled star. The centerpiece turns slightly. The back of the piece has a removable piece of g...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Erwin Pearl 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Floral Pin Brooch
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Overland Park, KS
Erwin Pearl floral Pin Broach 32.9 Grams of solid 18kt gold set with six round brilliant natural sapphires and two round brilliant diamonds all excellent quality (Very slightly inclu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Brooch Yellow Gold Pearl
Located in PARIS, FR
Pearl knot and diamonds brooch. in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). openwork pattern of trimmings. decorated with 12 cultured pearls. about 3.17 mm in diameter each. and set ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Platinum Diamond Pearl Brooch
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Platinum Diamond Brooch. Platinum estate brooch set with white 4.5mm pearls and 191 diamonds weighing approximately 3.60cttw. This estate brooch contains 20.8gms of white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Pearl Cat Brooch / Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This adorable cat brooch is perfect for the animal lover. It is holder a pearl and has green tourmaline eyes set in 14k yellow gold. #61398
Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Blue Enamel & Pearl Bow Brooch
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage blue enamel & pearl bow brooch, circa 1940-50. This tested 14 karat gold bow brooch features an open filagree design with four round white pearls and a dark blue enameled edge.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
Buccellati Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k white and yellow gold brooch by Buccellati, with 10.3mm pearl and approx. 3.00ctw in H/VS-SI1 diamonds. Brooch is 40mm x 40mm. Weight 17 grams. Marked: Buccellati, Italy, 18k.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Unavailable
W 0.12 in L 1.97 in
Skinny Seed Pearl Brooch in 14K Skinny Seed Pearl Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Skinny Seed Pearl Brooch in 14K Skinny Seed Pearl Brooch 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Dimensions: Approx. 2.8 X 50.0 MM Weight: Approx. 3.00 Grams Stamped: 14K Condition: Offered for you...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl Fertility Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A striking Victorian fertility brooch set with graduated natural pearls. The exaggerated navette shape is reminiscent of an eye or... well, fertility brooch... It dates from the latt...
Pearl, 15k Gold
Victorian Seed Pearl Sunburst Brooch/Pendant
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
14kt. Yellow Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Sunburst Brooch. There are 48 natural white seed pearls measuring 1/2 - 1 mm. each. The center natural baroque pearl measures 4mm. This piece ...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Vintage Victorian Seed Pearl Sunburst Brooch
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Vintage Victorian Seed Pearl Sunburst Pendant / Brooch. This brooch has 33 natural seed pearls. It also has a hinged loop on the back to fold up and make into a pendant. It is 3/4" i...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Conch Pearl Diamond Tsavorite Brooch Pendant
Located in Bloxham, GB
This brooch is in the shape of a calla lily. This elegant flower is often used to represent purity and faithfulness. This unique brooch is the perfect gift for a loved one. The cra...
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
“Zeus” Convertible Diamonds and Pearls Brooch-Pendant
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
A 18K white gold convertible brooch-pendant with a diamonds-set lightning (0,12cts), keshi, white pearls and sapphire briolettes 1,56 ct . Inspired by the scepter of Greek king of go...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
Pearl and Amethyst Brooch Pendant in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
This delightful brooch features 11 round cut amethysts and a frame of white seed pearls.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Flower Brooch in 18K
By Mikimoto
Located in Vienna, VA
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Flower Brooch in 18K Mikimoto Pearl Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Size: Approx. 6.5 MM Brooch Length: Approx. 2 1/8” L Weight: Approx. 6.5 Grams Stamped: M, 750 ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Antique Diamond Sapphire Pearl Brooch
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Edwardian Era Brooch Gold: 18 Carat Yellow Gold Weight: 18.25gr. Diamonds: 1.20 ct. Blue Sapphires: 6.00ct. Pearls: 6 Natural pearls of 6mm each Width: 8.0 cm. Length: 2.8 cm. S...
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Gold Pearl & Diamond Feather Brooch Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Gold Pearl & Diamond Feather Brooch Pendant Black Pearl & Australian White Pearl - 10.135 CT 161 Diamonds - 0.697 CT 18K Gold - 13.88 GM Can be separated into two parts and bot...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Bouquet Brooch This elegant vintage bouquet brooch from the Mikimoto collection showcases the brand’s renowned pearl quality and refined craftsmanship...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
18K Gold Pearl & Diamond Feather Brooch Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Gold Pearl & Diamond Feather Brooch Pendant Black Pearl & Australian White Pearl - 10.135 CT 161 Diamonds - 0.697 CT 18K Gold - 13.88 GM Can be separated into two parts and bot...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Original by Robert Faux Pearls and Rhinestones Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Original by Robert faux pearls and rhinestones brooch. Measures 3 1/4 inches long. Mid 20th century 1960. Wear consistent with age, crystal pearls.
Pearl
Vintage Italian 18K Lovebirds Enamel Baroque Pearl Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian 18k gold brooch featuring lovebirds perched on a branch with pearl bodies and colorful enamel feathers. Circa 1980s 10.20 grams of 18K gold Baroque cultured pearls (L...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Pearl Cluster Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Vintage Pearl Cluster Brooch in 14K Vintage Pearl Cluster Brooch 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Sizes: Approx. 5.8 – 7.8 MM Brooch Width: Approx. 40.0 MM Weight: Approx. 11.20 Grams Stamped:...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Amethyst Pearl Halo Bar Brooch, circa 1930s
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This elegant ladies antique brooch features a central setting consisting of a round cut amethyst with a surround of pearls.
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold
Floral Ruby and Seed Pearls Brooch, circa 1905
Located in Toorak, Victoria
Circa 1905 floral ruby with seed pearls brooch, a cast/ pressed piece in 15ct yellow gold with option to add safety chain. Approx: 33 x 15mm
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Georg Jensen Yellow Gold Pearl Brooch Pin No. 1351
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold brooch by Georg Jensen, No. 1351, with 6.3mm pearl. Brooch is 40mm x 45mm. Weight - 14.6 grams. Marked: Georg Jensen mark, 750, 1351.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Sagittarius Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Sagittarius Brooch Grams 13.7 Consisting of a central Sagittarius archer surrounded by textured gold stars, nine pearls, and one round br...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Melo Melo Natural Pearl Round 6.42 Carats
Located in Préverenges, VD
Beautiful and rare round shape natural pearl Melo with fantastic flame patterns (iridescent). This magnificent pearl was found in a sea snail MeloMelo which habitat area is from Sout...
Natural Pearl
Cloisonné Enamel 24, 22 Karat Gold, Keshi Pearls Brooch
Located in Melbourne, AU
This painterly cloisonné enamel brooch is a one of a kind piece and named "Elevations". It is bezel set in 22 Karat Gold with a back plate of sterling silver. The brooch is inlaid wi...
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Transparency View Rock Crystal with Pearls, Silver
By Bodyfurnitures
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Neve”, 2018, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, silver-plated copper, rock crystal, pearl...
Pearl, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold with Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An articulate and earthy cultured pearl and diamond brooch set in 14K Yellow Gold, with six round cultured pearls measuring 6.5-7MM accented with three round diamonds totaling 0.45 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fresh Water Cultured Pearl and Diamond Brooch and Pendant
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
14 karat yellow gold fresh water cultured pearl and round diamond brooch/pendant
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Midcentury Arthur King Biwa Pearl and Diamond Brooch / Pendant
By Arthur King
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional freeform brooch designed by famed jewelry designer Arthur King artfully combines beautiful and lustrous Japanese Biwa pearls set in 18 karat yellow gold and diamonds...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Convertible 14K yellow gold pendant and brooch set with pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
Facts at a Glance: Condition: Used Seller Notes: Good condition with light signs of wear (see photos) Type: Brooch Jewelry Category: Fine jewelry Department: Women Purity: 14 k...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Little Bird South Sea Pearl Brilliant Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Little bird-shaped brooch in platinum with diamonds and South Sea pearl Brilliant ct. 0.60 Pearl diam 12 1/2 x 18
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vhernier Gold Crystal Mother Of Pearl Diamond Duck Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vhernier 18k Gold Crystal Mother of Pearl Diamond Duck Brooch. Features approx 0.30ctw in VVS F/G diamonds. Brooch measures 40mm x 23mm. Marked: 16,750, Vhernier, gold maker's mark. ...
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.25 in L 2 in
14k Two-Tone Gold Freshwater Pearl Swan Brooch w/ Diamonds & Facs Pearl Report
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Freshwater Pearl Swan Brooch Features Natural Freshwater Pearl, Diamonds, Black Enamel, and Turquoise set in 14k Bi-Color Gold Total Length = 2" Width = 1-1/4" Total Mass = ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
18 carat pink gold brooch or/and ruby and pearls pendant
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat pink gold brooch or/and pendant designed with 1 round ruby weighing 0.06 carats and 6 round white freshwater pearls of 2.00 millimeters each.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
GEMOLITHOS Belle Epoque, Pearl and Diamond Line Brooch, 1900s
Located in Munich, DE
Belle Epoque, Pearl & Diamond Line Brooch. 1900´s
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Pearl Heart Dangle Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Ruby and Pearl Heart Dangle Brooch in 14K Ruby and Pearl Heart Dangle Brooch 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Width: Approx. 9.0 MM Brooch Length: Approx. 44.0 MM Weight: Approx. 5.50 Grams S...
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl, 14 Karat Gold Brooch-Pendant
Located in Aurora, Ontario
There are also 25 seed pearls set into the pendant. This item comes with a verification report from a certified independent appraiser. 1 oval cut ruby: 0.50 carat 26 round-brillian...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Silver-Topped Gold Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A silver topped gold brooch featuring 3 natural pearls weighing 4.48, 6.15, and 8.81 carats for a total weight of 16.44 carats. Set within single cut diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.69 in D 0.41 in L 0.68 in
Gilbert Albert Pearls Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Seaweed Brooch
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Paris, FR
Gilbert Albert brooch featuring a seaweed in yellow and white gold set with pearl and diamonds. Unique piece, signed and numbered. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.20 carats ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Early 20th Century colored natural saltwater baroque pearl mounted with beautiful diamonds, by Cartier. Set to the front with a button-shaped grey natural pearl, measuring appro...
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold
Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Double View Rock Crystal with Pearls, Silver, Turquoise
By Bodyfurnitures
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Artis”, 2018, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, silver-plated copper, rock crystal, pear...
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Silver
1850 18 Karat Yellow Gold witn Pearls and Enamel Brooch
Located in SEVILLA, ES
Beautiful yellow gold brooch with a very colorful and perfectly preserved enamel. With pearls. By style, of English origin from the middle of the 19th century. It can be used as a pe...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
W 0.79 in L 2.01 in
Antique Demantoid Pearl & Diamond Salamander Brooch 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 15ct carat gold, our Pomina Brooch is an antique treasure. An audacious salamander in motion - embellished with lush creamy seed pearls and bright green demantoid garnets ...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxury 18K Gold Elf Brooch with South Sea Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
For those who haven't seen it in person, describe it as: The brooch is a three-dimensional elf shape, with a delicate texture on the gold surface, a round and lustrous South Sea pear...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.79 in L 2.52 in
Edwardian Rare Twin Celestial Crescent Brooches Natural Pearls Natural Sapphire
Located in Napoli, IT
(l. x w.) - Sapphire brooch is 61 x 16 mm. (l. x w.) Beautiful combination especially coming in double Finest condition throughout, secure closure and mint in every side Further Det...
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Blue Enamel and Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Vintage Blue Enamel and Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14K Vintage Blue Enamel and Seeded Pearl Brooch 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Dimensions: Approx. 37.0 X 42.0 MM Weight: Approx. 21.0 Grams ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Crab Brooch Baroque Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pavé 18 Karat White Gold
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Pavé Baroque Tahitian Pearl Crab Brooch in 18K White Gold Diamond: 3.75cts. Gold: 18K White Gold, 27.9 g Pearl: Tahitian, 17.42 mm x 14.62 mm Width: approx. 5.5 cm between...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Chrome Diopside and Diamond Brooch Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Pearl, Chrome Diopside and Diamond Brooch Pendant in 14K Pearl, Chrome Diopside and Diamond Brooch Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Sizes: Approx. 3.50 MM Diamond Carat Weight: Approx....
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.99 in D 0.4 in L 1.38 in
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold and Seed Pearl Brooch, Dated Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold and Seed Pearl Brooch,Dated Circa 1850's This beautiful brooch is in good order with all the original half pearls,and has a miniature tapestry basket of f...
Pearl, 15k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.52 in W 0.6 in L 2.76 in
Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Gold Floral Brooch Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt Gold Floral Brooch with Diamonds and South Sea Pearl. South Sea Pearl with a Diameter of 12 mm and a nice White/White-Silver Color. Unique Piece Handmade in our...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.19 in
Vintage Blue Zircon Pearl Circular Flower Brooch Gold Hallmarks Birmingham 1964
Located in Preston, Lancashire
The electric blue zircon flower cluster is complemented by two detailed gold flowers set with round cultured pearls. The curved brooch pin secures to the reverse and slots neatly int...
Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold
Unavailable
H 0.32 in L 2.25 in
Bow Brooch with Diamonds & Natural Pearls in Platinum, French circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A finely made platinum mounted bow brooch set with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls strung on wire. The centre set with three brilliant cut diamonds. French marks. Measures 57mm ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable
H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Garnet Bird Brooch in Sterling Silver & Goldplate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a Beautiful Vintage Colorful Gemstone Sterling Silver and Vermeil Bird Brooch! the embellished Sterling and Vermeil Accent Bird Sitting on a Tree Branch with Bird's Garnet Stone Eye...
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Classic 14K Gold Textures Feather Brooch Pin W/ Pearl in Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Classic 14K Gold Textures Feather Brooch Pin W/ Pearl Classic Textured Feather Brooch Pin With Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Size: 5.75mm Pin Size: 2.50 Inches in Length, 0.75 Inches ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.79 in D 0.44 in L 1.78 in
Björn Weckström Lapponia 'Bow of Argo' Brooch - 14ct Gold with Pearls
By Lapponia
Located in Glasgow, GB
Finnish 14ct yellow gold 'Bow of Argo' brooch by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, featuring three pearls. • Assay: Hallmarked with Lapponia makers mark, '585' for 14 carat gold, Finnis...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,200Sale Price|35% Off
W 0.5 in L 6.5 in
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Seven Butterflies Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Seven Butterflies Diamond Bracelet in Platinum and Yellow Gold Signed: Tiffany Schlumberger Creator/Maker: Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany &am...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$59,500
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...
Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Helium 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Alezan togo leather. Limited edition accentuated with Aluminum hardware. Chic and timeless. Th...
Cartier Pluie de Cartier 26.00 carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier “Pluie de Cartier” Vintage Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace This exceptional choker necklace is an authentic Cartier Paris creation from their Pluie de Cartier collection, m...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Important Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Emerald Bracelet ., c. 1918.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
Oscar Heyman & Brothers Art Deco engraved platinum, Diamond and Emerald Bracelet, with a Letter of Authenticity, circa 1918. This striking bracelet has approximately 386 European...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA 7.03ct Ruby & 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Certified 7.03ct Ruby and 18K Yellow Gold Ring A masterpiece of vibrant elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcases a magnificent 7.03-carat GIA-certified...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch, Circa 1920s, France, 3.00 ct
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco 1920s Cartier Platinum Diamond Brooch An elegant Art Deco brooch by Cartier, circa 1920s, finely crafted in platinum and set throughout with old European-cut diamonds. The ...
Diamond, Platinum
E. Pearl Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Large Frog Brooch Pin
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
A peculiar Toad brooch pin by E. Pearl company , highly collectible with a textured finish, This vintage brooch pin is crafted in 69.1 grams of 18K yellow gold. The eyes of the f...
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$1,320,000Sale Price|20% Off
20.29 ct H VS1 GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary diamond engagement ring is a breathtaking statement of timeless elegance and sophistication. Handcrafted in platinum, it features a magnificent 20.29-carat emerald...
Diamond, Platinum
French GIA Certified No Oil Colombian Emerald Platinum Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding 1940s brooch of French origin, masterfully crafted in platinum with French assay marks. The brooch features two vivid Colombian emeralds of fine color and clarity, wei...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
41.12 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stunning necklace features a captivating design that showcases vibrant oval-cut emeralds, known for their rich green hue. The piece is intricately crafted and accentuated by a c...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
AGL Certified 35 Carat Ruby and Diamond Statement Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One-of-a-kind, AGL-certified Burmese ruby and diamond wide tennis bracelet crafted in 18-karat white and 18-karat yellow gold. The 13 oval-shaped Burma rubies are AGL-certified and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 7.51 Carat GIA Certified Burma Sapphire, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier sapphire and diamond ring, set with an emerald-cut, non heat treated Burma sapphire, with an estimated weight of 7.51 carats, in an 18ct yellow gold four claw setting, with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21 carats GIA diamond earrings 18K white gold earrings RARE FIND
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning pair of diamond earrings, the center diamonds are 19.93 carats at VS2 and VVS2 clarity and Q-R/S-T colors, the sparkle on these is incredible! The small diamonds weighing 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels, Comprising a necklace-bracelet combination, composed of textured oval-shaped links, accented by round diamonds,...
Diamond, 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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.