Sophia Swan

Sophia D’s jewelry marries modern sensibilities and Art Deco flair. The company’s vibrant cocktail rings, drop earrings and bangles feature sparkling diamonds set in platinum or gold that are paired with the finest sapphires, emeralds and rubies. Bold uses of color and whimsical embellishments contribute to eye-catching pieces that are sleek and elegant while playfully flamboyant.

Sophia D has been offering luxury, Art Deco-inspired diamond jewelry in New York City’s diamond district for more than 35 years. The company operates primarily as a jewelry wholesaler and its wares are carried by many established international retailers. Sophia D also provides custom-design jewelry services for customers seeking unique creations. Each piece comes with Gemological Institute of America (GIA) certificates that guarantee the quality of the precious stones.

The brand is recognized for its opulent engagement rings and equally dazzling bridal rings. It has been included in Who What Wear magazine’s lists of the most popular engagement ring trends across America and the most stunning vintage engagement rings.

In 2021, Sophia D exhibited at the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, the largest trade-only event in the antique and estate jewelry industry. 

On 1stDibs, find Sophia D rings, earrings, bracelets and more.

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.