Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Peapod Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Peapod Brooch Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
$19,000
W 1.8 in L 1.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Fern Leaf Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold/Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 5 leaf pin brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
Schlumberger Blue Sapphire Thistle Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Fine and rare Thistle pin designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany and Company. Pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold with full cut blue sapphires and emeralds.
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Demantoid Fish Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This Vintage 18 karat yellow gold fish pin is an excellent example of the elegance and charm of Schlumberger's work for Tiffany & Co. The fish consists of bead set brilliant blue sap...
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.25 in D 0.21 in L 0.58 in
Vintage 14ct Gold Sapphire Schlumberger Brooch Pin c1960s 585 Purity Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous RARE 14CT SOLID GOLD SAPPHIRE SCHLUMBERGER LAPEL BROOCH DETAILS Material: 14ct (585/000) Solid Thick Yellow Gold Style: Schlumberger Lapel Brooch / Pin, g...
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Vintage 18K Sapphire Emerald Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage 18k yellow gold, sapphire, and emerald brooch pin in the likeness of a berry, by Tiffany Schlumberger.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER Gold & Diamond Twin Buds Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Charming 18k yellow gold and diamond "Twin Buds" brooch pin by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. It features approx. 0.75-1.00cts total weight.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum Acorn Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Acorn Pin Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Brooch Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Paris Diamond Platinum Gold Flame Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Paris Flame Pin Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ibex Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and platinum Ibex brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, with ruby eye and approx. 0.80cts in diamonds. Brooch is 40mm x 45mm. Marked: Schlumberger , 750, pt950, Tiff...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany Schlumberger French Sapphire Diamond Floral Bouquet 18KYG Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 28.7 grams. The brooch measures 1.50 x 2.00 inches. Signed Tiffany Schlumberger French hallmarks.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond And Turquoise Brooch Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Ibex Diamond Ruby Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Ibex Pin Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold Turquoise Twisted Rope Heart Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Turquoise Color - 6.4mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 31.11 Grams...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Phoenix Bird Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Aquamarine Phoenix Bird Brooch/Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 1960's Malachite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Tie Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized acorn featuring a 7.5 mm round malachite bead Opaque banding of very light to dark green in color Nestled in a grooved cup on end of bar Completed by looping b...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Gold Ruby Hedgehog Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k yellow gold hedgehog brooch , designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Set with tiny ruby eyes. The brooch measures 1.25" x 7/8". Hallmarked on the back : Tiffany...
Ruby, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pink Tourmaline Pin Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Hedgehog Sweet Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Hedgehog Sweet Brooch Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Turquoise Heart Shape Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Heart Shape Brooch Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Charming 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Diamond - 1CT Dimension - 2 X 1 inch
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
H 2.1 in W 2.1 in
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold Textured & Polished 3 Leaf Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 22.23 Grams Overall Height: 54.8mm (2.1") (north to south - w/ the pin running horizontally) Overall Width: 53.7mm (2.1") (east to west...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold Textured & Polished 3 Leaf Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 22.67 Grams Overall Height: 55.1mm (2.1")) (north to south - w/ the pin running horizontally) Overall Width: 53.2mm (2") (east to west -...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Camel Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
I can't express how much we are in love with Tiffany's Schlumberger Camel. The master craftsmanship is captured in the attention to detail seen the 18 karat yellow gold that depicts ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midcentury Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Fish Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Important Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K yellow gold gemstone fish pin. Circa 1965. There are 5.75 carats of aquamarines, 0.45 carats of amethysts, and 0.15 carats of r...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.5 in W 0.9 in L 2.38 in
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Fish Clip Pin Brooch Diamond Gemstones, 1950s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely joyful clip created by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. in the 1950s. Designed as a mystical fish, the brooch is definitely a conversational piece.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Turquoise Gold Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold brooch , crafted by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, adorned with turquoise. Brooch is 60mm x 35mm. Weight is 28 grams. Marked Tiffany & Co, Schlumberger Studios, 750.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Maltese Cross Brooch Pin Clip
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Retail: $12,000.00 ~ Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Marked/Tested: Tiffany & Co, Schlumberger Gemstones/Diamonds: Diamonds - 1.18ctw Clarity: Vs Color: G Measurements: 52mm X 54mm (1 Inch = ...
TIFFANY & CO Jean Schlumberger Gold Turquoise Heart Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Retail $7000 Metal:18K Yellow Gold Marked/Tested:Tiffany & Co, Schlumberger Studios, 750 Gemstones/Diamonds:TurquoiseClarity: n/a Color: n/a Measurements:Brooch - 60mm x 37mm (1 Inch...
SCHLUMBERGER Tiffany & Co Flower Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow flower pin consisting of full cut sapphire with full cut emerald and cabochon emerald accents signed Tiffany Schlumberger.
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 kt yellow gold fish pin consisting of full gem sapphire and demantoid garnet,and diamond accents with cab ruby eyes, stamped France, signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Hedgehog Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vail, CO
Hedgehog gold pin, with pierced body and polished face, with small pink sapphire eyes, in 18k yellow gold, signed Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 1.30" length and 0.86" width at widest po...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby & Demantoid Fish Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This Vintage 18 karat yellow gold fish pin is an excellent example of the elegance and charm of Schlumberger's work for Tiffany & Co. The fish consists of bead set vivid red rubies a...
Garnet, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Sapphire Diamond Chestnut Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k Gold Chestnut Motif Brooch designed by Jean Schlumberger Studios in France, for Tiffany & Co. The brooch contains yellow sapphires and approximately 0.30ctw in diamonds. The...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany Schlumberger Diamond Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 Karat white and yellow gold leaf pin signed Tiffany Schlumberger. The pin features one round brilliant cut white diamond weighing approximately one carat, with a color of H and a...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Gold Hedgehog Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hedgehog gold pin, with pierced body and polished face, with small ruby eyes, in 18k yellow gold, signed Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 33mm length (1.30") and 22mm width (0.86").
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER Gold Scrolling Feather Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scrolling feather pin, in polished 18k yellow gold, with a double pin stem backing, signed Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 44mm length (1.73") and 32mm width (1.26").
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Ruby Gold Starfish Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold brooch set with rubies and sapphires. The brooch measures 50mm x 50mm and weighs 20.9 grams. Marked: Tiffany & Co. 18k Schlumberger
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
HERMES Gris Claire Feutre / Gold Swift leather PICOTIN 22 Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Picotin 22 bag in Gris Claire (light grey) wool felt exudes understated elegance. Featuring Gold (camel) Veau Swift leather trims with contrasting white st...
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The beauty of wild cats is captured in this striking pre-owned Cartier design. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this ring is detailed with black enamel and boasts a double panther motif....
Emerald, 18k 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
Sold|$1,000
W 0.46 in D 2.13 in L 1.9 in
Silvorra Antique Style Sterling Silver Bird Brooch Pendant with Ruby & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This brooch features a striking combination of ruby and diamond gemstones totalling 6.15 carats, set in 925 sterling silver. Designed in an elegant bird motif, the piece is adorned w...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Link up with this spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond and 18 karat yellow gold vintage bracelet. With a total of 2.50 carats of round cut diamonds, this one-of-a-kind brace...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,115
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel 1996 Vintage Pink Lambskin Leather Small Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4951 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Type: T...
$58,803
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
$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...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
MONET signed vintage gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 56 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
$42,240Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.75 in L 1.63 in
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Aquamarine Diamond Floral "Cousins" Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine and Diamond "Cousins" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Circa 1964, featured on page 38 of The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger. The b...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.58 in D 5.36 in L 2.17 in
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Thistle Brooch in 18K Gold & Gems
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I am so happy to offer this magnificent Tiffany Schulmberger Thistle piece to all of you. As you may know I source anything I desire and this was 1 year in the making to source and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GUCCI Cobalt blue GG MARMONT SMALL MATELASSE VELVET Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci Marmont Matelassé Small flap shoulder bag in sapphire blue quilted velvet is the perfect jewel-toned accessory for holiday parties and evening events. Featu...
Issey Miyake black nylon oversized parachute coat, fw 1987
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake; Black nylon oversized parachute coat with batwing sleeves and two front pockets Fall-Winter 1987
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.