Vintage Diamond and Ruby Stork Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Their is a small ruby for the eye which is a red colour and weighs 0.02 carat.
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Stork Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Their is a small ruby for the eye which is a red colour and weighs 0.02 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon rubies throughout the wings, with a row of 10 square cut sapphires running through the centre of the body and 28...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Two Tone Gold Sapphire, Diamond & Ruby Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant yet expressive, this sapphire, diamond, and ruby bouquet brooch captures the romance of fine floral jewelry with striking estate presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful late 19th century Victorian ruby and diamond scroll or swirl brooch set in silver topped 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Penguin Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A charming and finely crafted vintage penguin brooch, beautifully executed in solid 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.2 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Textured Duck Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1980's hand textured duck brooch in 18k yellow gold. Beautiful detailed texturing.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Radish & Turnip Symbol Red Burmese Ruby & Emerald & Diamond Vintage Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The “Radish” clip-brooch by Nicholas Varney is a bold and playful high-jewelry creation, transforming a natural form into a sculptural statement.
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Vintage ruby and diamond bow brooch. Centrally set with twelve rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back channel settings with a combined weight of 1.30 carats, embellished with...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby & Diamond Riding Crop Brooch Circa 1900-10
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A beautiful pre 1917, Russian made riding crop brooch set with rose cut diamonds and synthetic rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Swallow Diving Diamond Silver Rubies Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This most exquisite elegant diving diamond swallow wears a ruby set ribbon around its neck. It is entirely set with old cut diamonds.The charming bird is mounted as a brooch, howev...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Ruby Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Ruby Diamond Butterfly Brooch Detail: This stunning butterfly brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold, accented with turquoise on the wings, rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.30ct Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.30 Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold, Silver Age: 1880s
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
18K Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant and Brooch 18K Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant and Brooch Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Brooch Platinum on 18K Gold Calibre cut Rubies, c1920
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A finely composed Art Deco ruby and diamond brooch, dating to circa 1920, showcasing the clean geometry and precision typical of the period.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire And White Diamond Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Journey back in time to the opulent 20th century with this exquisite Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, and White Diamond Bouquet Brooch.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Topaz, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing brooch in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted with a central topaz; laterally, diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Cabochon Ruby Pearl and Diamond Fly Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted bar brooch taken from the Late Victorian period. The bar has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and plays host to an intricate insect design.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Ruby Diamond and Rock Crystal Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pendant come brooch taken from the Georgian period. This romantic antique piece focally features a plump heart-shaped rock crystal at the centre.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Silver
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
With its lifelike form and balanced mix of textures and gemstones, this whimsical yet sophisticated brooch is a timeless collector’s piece. Weight: 5.6 Grams Stone: .15tcw Diamonds ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Raymond Templier Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous brooch from Raymond Templier crafted during the height of the Art Deco movement.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Continental Ruby Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Continental European made 18k yellow gold vintage brooch, depicting a leaf, set with approx. 0.25ct H/Si1 diamond, surrounded with rubies and two pink tourmaline cabochons.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold
.6 Carat Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Emerald and ruby yellow gold poodle brooch. 2 round emerald eyes approximately .6cts with a round cabochon red ruby mouth. 18k yellow gold. 2 round green emeralds, approx. ....
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Burma Ruby & Diamond Bouquet Brooch, Circa 1950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These diamonds lend a timeless brilliance that enhances the natural beauty of the rubies with effortless sophistication. Measuring 2.4 inches by 1.7 inches and weighing 12.8 dwt, th...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Wolf Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this intriguing Victorian brooch showcases a meticulously crafted wolf head at its centre.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Dankner Ruby Flower Gold Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Designer: Dankner Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstones: 6 Rubies Ruby Total Carat Weight: ~0.50 carats Diameter: 1.75" long, 1.10" wide Total Weight: 9.9 Grams...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1930s Diamond and Ruby White Gold Regimental Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.15 carat diamond and 0.02 carat ruby, 9 karat white gold RAF Staff College brooch; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Bee Insect 14k Gold Brooch with Ruby and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
14K GOLD STYLISTIC BROOCH WITH RUBY AND PEARL Metal: 14k rose gold Stones: Ruby 0.02ct, pearl Dimension: 18mm x 13mm, 2.5mm thickness Weight: 1.5 grams Retail: $900
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Burmese Ruby and Multi Gemstone Flower Brooch Set
Located in London, GB
A duo of matching pear shaped rubies then completes either ensemble. These brooches showcase meticulous craftsmanship, with each gemstone carefully set to enhance the overall elegance.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The horse's eye is represented by a 0.02ct round faceted cut ruby. This 1890s horse brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Round Ruby Diamond Spray Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's mid-century spray 14k yellow gold brooch with natural no heat GIA certified Rubies and white diamonds. 22 round rubies, certified by the GIA as natural, no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch A floral brooch featuring round-cut diamonds and rubies, and a stem set with baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Italian 1960s Gold Jade Sapphire Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cute Italian made, circa 1960s 18k gold dog brooch. Set with jade, sapphires, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
David Webb Carved Jade Diamond and Ruby Seahorse Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Jade Diamond and Ruby Seahorse Brooch Description: A whimsical and bold creation by David Webb, this brooch features a carved jade seahorse adorned with a diamond-...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies. A spectacular long brooch with fine well matched and well cut stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
A 1941 yellow sapphire, ruby, and diamond brooch designed as a naturalist floral spray, the central flower enhanced by calf's-head-cut yellow sapphire petals, accented by square-cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Ruby Birds Brooch, 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Roma, RM
This elegant brooch features three stylized birds delicately perched on a branch, masterfully crafted in yellow gold.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Natural Turquoise Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
This luxurious brooch is adorned with turquoise matrix, sapphire eyes and round rubies and sapphires on each wing along with a band of round single cut diamonds, creating a captivati...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
The pin is set with 27 round diamonds totaling 0.20 carat, 36 square rubies totaling 0.98 carat and 8 square sapphires totaling 0.76 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
14K Yellow Gold Antique Horse Shoe Ruby & Pearl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Together, the pearls and rubies create a harmonious blend of elegance and charm.
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Crescent Moon Brooch in Box
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A beautiful antique crescent brooch from 1890–1900, set with a shimmering array of rose cut diamonds, pearls, and a single vivid synthetic ruby, all mounted in silver over gold—a cla...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Silver Insect Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver bee brooch, adorned with ruby eyes, blue sapphires and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Pearl Starfish Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and highly collectible vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch, masterfully designed as a sculptural starfish—an iconic motif that reflects the maison’s playful yet sophisticated app...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch-1940s Sunburst Spray Brooch 50g 18k Gold 18.00 Ct Cabochon Ruby Plaque.
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional, investment-grade antique Retro-era statement sunburst plaque brooch, masterfully set with 30.60 total carats of fine precious gemstones and bright white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Topaz Diamonds Rubies Sapphires Flowers Basket Brooch Boxed, 1950
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Vintage brooch depicting a basket (vase) holding a bouquet of flowers set with fine precious stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz
Invisible Set Ruby Diamond White Gold Orchid Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18k white gold orchid flower brooch, set with 16.88 carats in invisible set rubies and 2.72ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Belle Époque Spider Ruby Diamond 14kt Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This most wonderful little jewel features a finely engraved spider, with an old cut diamond as it's head and a ruby of aproximately 0.60 carats as it's body.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Cornucopia Brooch 1940s period Italy rubies sapphires emeralds tremblant
Located in Milano, MI
Cornucopia brooch set in 18ct gold, finely decorated with flowers set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds en tremblant.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Ruby & Diamond Gold Floral Bow Brooch Circa 1950
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One Retro floral ruby and diamond set bow brooch with safety chain and pin.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
.20 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's horseshoe brooch set with 15 square cut rubies and 12 rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Gold Flower Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.60 carat and Round cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 0.65 carat. Ci...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This antique swallow brooch is fine quality set with seed pearls and rubies.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Ruby Diamond Floral Long Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly beautiful diamond gemstone brooch features a pop of color with round cut rubies, diamonds, and green chrysoprase all studded in a floral pattern design crafted in 18k...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Brooch with Natural Thai Rubies (No Heat) and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful silver brooch set with natural Thai rubies (no heat) and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Lion Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic whimsical brooch by Hammerman. The brooch is hand sculpted in 18k yellow gold in the form of a mighty yet sweet lion.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Crescent 18 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish crescent brooch holds a total of 9 rubies and 10 diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch In Yellow And White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k 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.
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.