Carved Jade Pearl Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k gold vintage butterfly brooch, with carved jade wings, 6.3 - 6.5mm pearls and ruby eyes.
20th Century Brooches
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Carved Jade Pearl Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k gold vintage butterfly brooch, with carved jade wings, 6.3 - 6.5mm pearls and ruby eyes.
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Basket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold flower basket brooch, adorned with vivid sapphires and rubies, as well as approx. 3.50-4.00ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Fly Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful Victorian bar brooch crafted from a combination of 18ct gold and silver.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Retro Ruby and Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Ruby and Diamond Double Clip Brooch A double clip brooch crafted in rose gold and platinum, featuring two heart-shaped rubies, accented by round-cut rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An expertly-crafted brooch featuring a combination of pear shape rubies and round brilliant diamonds arranged in a beautiful floral motif.
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Knot brooch with rubies and diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Antique knot brooch set in 18ct gold with rubies and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
14 Carat Gold Ruby Eyed Beetle Brooch
Located in London, GB
Delightful beetle brooch created in 14ct Gold with pink ruby eyes set in platinum Beetle holds a hand carved natural Stone which has natural pink , blue & green hues.
Ruby, Gold
Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Starfish Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch meticulously crafted in the shape of a starfish, adorned with cabochon-cut red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Pearl Diamond Ruby Sapphire Sombrero Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k gold brooch, depicting a man in sombrero hat, with 28mm blister pearl, rubies, sapphires and diamonds (1 is missing).
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Diamond Enamel Ruby Gold Walrus Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical 18k gold Italian made walrus brooch, decorated with enamel, ruby eyes 0.66ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Brooch 18kt Gold Tsavorite, Diamond & Ruby Pink Diamond Brooch
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare exquisite rose diamond brooch made with garnets, rubies and diamonds in 18KT whtie gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Frascarolo Tucan Brooch with Ruby
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with green enamel over 18k yellow gold and a Round cut Ruby as the eye. Signed by Frascarolo Circa 1970s 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Unheated Ruby and Moonstone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Unheated Ruby and Moonstone Brooch A very fine Art Deco diamond brooch set with two moonstones and an AGL-certified unheated cabochon Burmese ruby, Approximate Ruby Weigh...
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Turquoise Brooch with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring a center Oval Cabochon Turquoise and surround Cabochon Turquoise, as well as Cabochon rubies. Circa 1940s Made in France 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ruby Bee Pin Brooch 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Natural ruby pin in 14KT yellow gold, stunning brooch with vivid rubies!
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Gold Floral Brooch, 18k
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Gold Floral Brooch made in 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold
Pearls, Ruby, 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò brooch in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by little pearls.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Ruby Swirl Brooch Yellow Gold ~4.7ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Burma Ruby Swirl Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold This vintage brooch features a sweeping curved design set with approximately 4.60 carats of Burma rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
Accents of emeralds and rubies bring vibrant colour to this intricate piece which captures the true elegance of the era.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Seaman Schepps 18K Jade Sapphire & Ruby Frog Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Flushing, NY
A whimsical and highly sculptural Seaman Schepps 18K gold jade, sapphire and ruby frog brooch, designed as a stylized seated frog with a carved green jade body and articulated-lookin...
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ruby & Diamond 18k Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite antique brooch depicting a royal butterfly features approximately 20 carats of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Brooch, c1880s
Located in London, GB
Hand crafted in 18 carat yellow gold the brooch is exquisitely detailed. The basket is adorned with red enamel work, whilst the bird and flowers have been set with rubies, diamonds a...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Leaf Brooch 18 Carat White Gold
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
It is an elegant brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Gold Diamond Pearl Ruby Bird Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bird Brooch Pin From the Retro and Art Deco eras Beautiful detail workmanship Platinum & 18k Gold Mother of Pearl /Shell, Diamonds, Ruby, and Enamel Approx weight: 12 grams...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
110 Carat Aquamarine and Ruby Retro Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful large emerald cut aquamarine weighing 110.24 carats set with 27 round rubies in a festive gold plated retro brooch. Lovely and bold.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting a stunning and highly collectible butterfly brooch designed by the legendary Mario ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Rabbit Ruby Sapphires Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Great gift for a Rabbit lover with this adorable Brooch The hairs are made of yellow gold threads (18k) The eyelashes and mustaches in white gold The eyes are sapphires and the mu...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Ruby Rooster Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This 1960s 18 karat gold rooster brooch is a fully three dimensional example of the animalier jewelry popular in that decade, when French and Italian jewelers turned to naturalistic ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Silver-topped-Gold Ruby Enamel Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Victorian-era diamond and enamel brooch exemplifies the period’s fascination with naturalism, symbolism, and technical bravura.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Enamel
18K Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Floral Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant 18K yellow gold floral brooch showcasing a vibrant arrangement of rubies emeralds, sapphires, and round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Bailey Banks & Biddle Ruby Platinum Diamond Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Bailey Banks & Biddle Ruby Platinum Diamond Brooch Marked: BBB 83229 Approximate Dimensions: 4.12 cm (Diameter) 15.2 grams in weight
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch. Marked EM. Circa 1960.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Ruby and Diamond Falcon Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning antique Victorian bird brooch is exceptional quality set with rubies, diamonds and turquoise.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Cartier brooch features an adorable elephant design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, green emerald, and red rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond, Ruby, and Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond, Ruby, and Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch This brooch has 52 round diamonds weighing approximately 4 carats and a single ruby all set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unique Tiara Convertible Brooch Paradise Bird Diamond Ruby
Located in Geneva, CH
Unique Tiara convertible Brooch Paradise Bird Rose cut Diamond, ruby and emerald.
Diamond, Ruby
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold snake brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This crescent brooch is fine quality, set with natural rubies and very high color, high clarity graded old cut diamonds The brooch is in excellent condition.
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby-set Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
This lovely Tiffany & Co. heart brooch is set with vibrant rubies and brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzanne Belperron Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, 18k
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
A Suzanne Belperron Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Brooch made in 18k gold, circa 1955-1969.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby
Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Platinum Bouquet Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch depicting two interwoven flowers in a bouquet.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Tulip Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, a stunning brooch hand set in 1.57 carats ruby and 3.29 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Enamel Brooch with Diamond & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Estate 18k Gold Enamel Turtle Brooch Featuring Round White Diamond Approx. 0.28ct, Round Red Ruby Approx. 0.14ct Total Weight 16.93g Measurements 1.45in x 1.03cm x 0.46cm Very unique...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ruby Diamond White Gold Safety Pin Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous safety pin brooch features a flower design crafted in 18k white gold and set with about 58 round brilliant F-G VS1-VS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 0.75 carats and a ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Kt Yellow Gold Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing brooch in 18 kt yellow gold structure composed of a bouquet of emeralds, rubies and multicolor sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold lyre brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Victorian lyre brooch is a charming antique design from the 1880’s, featuring 7 square cut rubies weighing approximately 0.15 carat in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Ruby Diamond Presentation Brooch, circa 1890s
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Fabergé Ruby and Diamond Presentation Brooch, ca. 1890s A rare brooch depicting a blooming cherry blossom twig on a honeycomb background and showing an imperial crown with rubies an...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
French Victorian Ruby Ladybug Brooch - Antique 18k gold animal brooch - Insect
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful jewel is no different. This Victorian brooch is decorated with a ladybird resting on a shield.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier, Paris diamond and ruby arrow jabot brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco jabot brooch in the shape of a ruby arrow with a diamond fleche, in 18k and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch A 14-karat gold brooch set with 21 round cut diamonds, 4 round cut rubies, and 4 square cut rubies Circa 1940's Measurements: 2.25" x 2"
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Giraffe Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage large Giraffe ruby and diamond textured brooch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the brooch is accented with two ruby eyes and a diamond and ruby on the back each hoofs.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.16 Carat Ruby Rose Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Handmade 3D rose and green gold flower brooch, accented with 6 genuine red rubies. Double pin back, classic 1940's. 7 round 1.7mm pinkish red rubies, SI approx. .16cts 14k ro...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Dragonfly Diamond Ruby 18K Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Details Metal: Platinum with 18K White Gold Armature Period: Circa 1990s Diamonds: Approx. 5.50 carats total Full-Cut & Baguette Cut Color: G–H Clarity: VS1–VS2 Rubies: Approx. 0.20 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Brooch - I Art Deco 20.00 CTW Diamond & Ruby Platinum Double-Clip Brooch.
Located in Miami, FL
The brooch features a highly complex, symmetrical geometric layout sculpted with fluid, overlapping wing and feather motifs.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tsavorite, Diamond & Ruby Salamander long Brooch.
Located in Aspen, CO
18K, white diamond, bright green natural Tsavorite and ruby set in a realistic long salamander vintage brooch well made in 18K and silver. 34 well matched and finely cut diamonds ar...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Eight-Sapphire Body Ruby Eyes Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in the 21st century, this exquisite brooch features a striking design of a delicate insect.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Regency Deco Ruby Diamond Swirl Brooch Pin 14kt 12533*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
regency revival deco swirl brooch pin 0.60ct natural round diamond 0.13ct natural ruby 14kt yellow gold 10 grams 44 x 36mm
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Doorknocker Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold brooch/pendant, depicting a lion's head, adorned with ruby cabochon eyes and approx. 1.50ctw in H/Si1 diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1960s Jade, Rock Crystal and Ruby Floral Brooch
Located in Roma, RM
A delicate expression of mid-century craftsmanship, this refined floral brooch captures the natural beauty of blooming flowers through the use of finely carved hardstones.
Jade, Rock Crystal, Ruby
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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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.