Unavailable|$9,425
Pearl, Diamond, Ruby and Tsavorite Flower Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous flower pin will enhance and glamorize any outfit. A beautiful round white pearl with 1.60cts of white diamonds, G color, VS2 clarity, 2.42cts of rubies and 1.14cts of T...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$28,500
Invisible Set Ruby Diamond White Gold En Tremblant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch Mounted in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$8,890
Dramatic Enamel Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Flower Pin Clip
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This romantic Lilly pin is a real show stopper! 18k silver large elegant diamond and rubies enamel Lilly flower pin. The lily is topped by a stylized pistil set with old-mine-cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$3,850
Art Deco Style White Gold Diamond Bird and Flower Brooch
Located in Pikesville, MD
Circa 1950's, this beautiful Art Deco Style detailed brooch is adorned with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and a ruby. Perfect for a jewelry lover. This interesting piece can easily b...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980 American Flower Gold Sapphire Emerald Ruby Lapis Diamond Necklace Enhancer
Located in Roma, IT
A cabochon chrysoprase lays in the center of a multi-petal flower of lapis lazuli. The flower's gold leaves and stem are emphatized by decorations featuring 6 sapphires, 6 emeralds, ...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mellerio Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond and Gem Movable Tremblan Flower Clip Brooch
By Mellerio
Located in London, GB
Five hinged and movable gold mesh petals, when opened reveal the gemstones, which are set at the flower’s pistils, including "tremored" emerald, ruby, sapphire and diamond stamens.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Cartier Vintage Trembleuse Brooch Moveable Flower That Opens or Closes
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: brooch Condition: excellent condition Brand: Cartier Signature: Cartier Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel?
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1950s Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Gold Flower Basket Pin/Pendant
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of two color 18k gold, this delightful jardiniere or giardinetto pin from the 1940s is designed as a yellow gold hand-woven basket adorned with rubies, emeralds, pink and green tourm...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Multi Gem & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
A superb ruby, emerald, and diamond flower brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Unavailable|$15,600
PAOLO PIOVAN Gold Ruby Diamond Flowers Brooch and Earrings
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Verona, IT
18kt yellow gold, diamond and ruby earrings and brooch handmade in Italy and signed Paolo Piovan.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,950
Ruby Tsavorite Garnet Flower Pin
Located in Vail, CO
Gem-set flower pin, the flower motif with pavé-set ruby petals clustered around a pavé diamond-set center, with diamond-set stem and tsavorite garnet-set leaves, mounted in black rho...
Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,000
Tiffany & Co. 18K Ruby Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Ruby Flower Brooch Marked: TIFFANY & Co. 18K .
Ruby
Sold|$45,000
18K Diamond and Ruby Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this stunning 18K Diamond and Ruby Flower Brooch. Crafted from 18k white gold, it features 2.36 carats of radiant diamonds and 4.78 carats of deep red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Brooch Pin Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 9.53 grams Dimensions: 26 x 42mm Signed: Tiffany & Co. 18KT ITALY ©
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Flower Brooch / Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Flower Brooch / Pendant This timeless Tiffany brooch features a delicate flower accented with one red ruby crafted in beautifully ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1950's Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Brooch This beautiful 3D Cartier yellow gold brooch is a circular wreath of flowers with ruby centers 16 round rubies total approx. .80 ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$39,000
Invisibly Set Burmese Ruby Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Impressive invisible " mystery"set design "Burma" ruby brooch. The workmanship consists of setting stones in such a way that no prongs are visible & the buffe...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$12,000
Emilio Jewelry Handmade Ruby Flower Brooch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Feel the crafstmanship of this heavy work of art when you first put it in the palm of your hand! Approx total weight: 0.75cts Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vs Cut: Excellent ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Yellow Gold and Ruby Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The brooch is made out of 18K yellow gold and 0.8 carats of rubies, it features 3D floral motif. Made in Switzerland. Hallmarks: Cartier Inc, 18Kts, Swiss. Measure...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Flower Brooch Pin, circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
The brooch pin is fashioned into a flower, capturing the unparalleled beauty of nature.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely flower brooch from Tiffany & Co. features a trio of beautiful flowers crafted and detailed in 18K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Late Deco Diamond and Ruby Flower Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This original 1940s brooch, with box, is a beautifully made design with a collection of diamonds and rubies. The hand crafted brooch is a floral design made in both 18 carat yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Retro Era Tiffany & Co Flower Brooch, a stunning piece of jewelry exuding elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Flower Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 9 round rubies Details: Measurements: 47mm x 41mm Weight: 15.4 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co 18k Italy *Free Shippi...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Ruby and Blue Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier blue sapphire and ruby flower brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a beautiful flower display and secured to reverse with a double pin fitti...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.50Ct Ruby and 0.60Ct Diamond 12k Yellow Gold Flower Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This ruby flower brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12 karat gold and silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$29,750
Flower Brooch with Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Flower brooch finely crafted in 18k and platinum ,weighing approximately 6.00 carat ruby and approximately 20.00 carat diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$22,000
Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive ruby, diamond and 18K gold flower brooch. It features rich red cabochon rubies, approx. 17-20cts total weight; along with both round and square cut high grade diamonds of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,179
Retro Aquamarine Ruby Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A two colored 14 carat gold flower brooch, set with aquamarine petals and ruby hearts.
Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$42,000
Fine Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Flower Brooch with carrè set rubies, centering an Old Cut Diamond (1.5-2 cts) mounted in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,710
Topaz Citrine Ruby Gold Flower Brooch
By Legnazzi
Located in Napoli, NA
A fabulous 1950s Retro signed flower brooch set with 16 blue Topaz weighing approx. 40ct, 16 Citrine total weight approx. 13ct and natural Rubies weighing approx. 2.00 total carats.
Citrine, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold
Sold|$23,000
Invisible Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very beautiful intense to vivid color ruby brooch. Total weight of the rubies is 69.98 cts, & total diamond weight is 1.84 cts. Approximate color of diamond is G-H and VS1 clarity, m...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,900
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Gold flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This simple and elegant Tiffany & Co. 18-karat yellow gold and ruby brooch features a flowery design. A total of 7 rubies with a combined weight of .50 carats give this pin extra be...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$16,500
18K Gold Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Calibre-cut rubies. 9 round diamonds total approx. 2.5ct. Measurement: 5.3 x 4.9cm Weight: 47.0 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,800
Retro Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Ruby and Diamond retro brooch showcases a breathtaking floral design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,007
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An elegant and sporty flower brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels from 1950s-1960s, set with blossoming natural rubies in 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$11,187
Mellerio Ruby Gold Flower Double Clip Brooch
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Retro double clip flower brooch by Mellerio dits Meller, set with natural rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Midcentury Aquamarine Diamond Ruby Platinum Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century platinum flower brooch, set with approx. 1.80ctw in diamonds, rubies and aquamarine petals.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Magnificent Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch Diamonds 3.90 carats Fine 229 Rubies 40 carats approximately 18kt gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,225
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A detailed ruby and diamond flower brooch in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$12,963
Ruby Diamond Gold Double Head Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
A gold double headed flower brooch, with gold mesh petals, that open and close, with ruby and diamond set stamens.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,500
Raymond Yard Flower Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Raymond Yard 14 karat yellow gold brooch with a flower motif. It consists of 10 round cut diamonds that weigh 1.12 carat and 6 round cut rubies that weigh 0.92 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,500
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A sweet creation, compliments of Tiffany & Co. Approximately .50 carats of rubies form the centers of the flowers in this charming golden bouquet. 18k yellow gold. This piece mea...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Cartier Emerald Ruby Gold Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Depicting vivacious flowers in an enchantingly graceful manner, this vintage pin designed by Cartier offers a stunningly fashionable appearance. The pin is made of radiant 18K yellow...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Blossom Diamond, Sapphire, Rubies, Emeralds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This magnificanet brooch consists of two diamond flowers one in platinum and one in yellow gold. So sparkly and so vibrant you would not want to take it off. Best of all the inside b...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$2,585
Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold brooch featuring approximately 3cts of round brilliant cut diamonds F color VS clarity. Accented by approximately 8cts of rubies and sapphires. This statement piece me...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold flower brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, with rubies and center 0.10ct diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Brooch Ocean Flowers Yellow Gold Sapphires Rubies, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Sapphires Rubies Brooch Flower brooch, yellow Gold. Amazing composition of some ocean, coral reef flowers.
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
The brooch is made of 18K yellow gold and is shaped like a gorgeous flower.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Moonstone Ruby Flower Estate Brooch
By Yard
Located in Miami, FL
Signed "Yard" from the H&H Estate and Vintage Collection, this Yellow Gold Diamond Moonstone Ruby Flower Estate Brooch is truly a masterpiece.
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
French 1940s Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold flower brooch centering on a ruby and diamond pistil, with a diamond stem and leaf accented with rubies on the underside, in 18k and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
This early piece possesses 75 wonderful unheated Burma rubies. Their color ranges from a deep hot pink to a fiery red. In the center of the ruby flower is a large, foiled backed, H...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Sold|$20,469
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Flower Pot Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful platinum brooch dating back to the Art Deco era. The brooch is in the form of a flower pot with lovely ruby set flowers, a diamond set bird and green enamel leaves.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Retro Large Flower Ruby and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro Large Flower Ruby and Diamond Brooch Pin is a true statement piece that captures the essence of timeless luxury.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch in 14Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous flower brooch with 0.40 ct. ruby round and 0.25 ct. white diamond rounds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Flower Ruby Brooch in 14K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Flower brooch finely crafted in 14 karat rose gold with raspberry red rubies.
Ruby, Rose Gold
White Gold, Invisibly-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A White Gold, Invisibly-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch 18 kt., the petals of square, ruby and fancy-shaped rubies approximately 73.48 cts., centering a cluster of 15 marquise-sha...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.