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Tiffany & Co. Classic Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A classic 18K yellow gold, woven design brooch by Tiffany. The high polish, geometric outline
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Seagull Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Seagull Brooch Marked: Tiffany & Co. 750 Approximate Dimensions: 4.2 cm
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Cornucopia Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
The Tiffany & Co. 1950's yellow gold Cornucopia brooch is a majestic celebration of timeless
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Textured 18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co Leaf brooch. 18k yellow gold Stamped: 18k Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Gold Feather Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A timeless creation from Tiffany & Co., this elegant feather brooch is masterfully crafted in 18k
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany pearl and diamond yellow gold brooch, circa 1970s. ABOUT THIS ITEM: P-CDJ1012. Scroll
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. France Gold Knot Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1960s, this gold knot brooch was created by Tiffany & Co. Composed of a double strand
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Star Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shine bright with this star from Tiffany & Co. An indulgent brooch with an approximately 15.00
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Tiffany XO Brooches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tiffany XO brooches in 18k yellow gold exude elegance and timeless sophistication. Expertly
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. ruby gold brooch Cabochon rubies, 18 karat yellow gold, very well-made with
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Gold Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Gold Brooch
W 1.88 in D 0.63 in L 1.75 in
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co sapphire hand textured brooch. 7 blue round sapphires set in 18k yellow gold flowers
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k yellow gold floral motif brooch by Tiffany & Co. The piece measures 1.25" x 1 3/8
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Star Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k gold circa 1985 Tiffany & Co three stars brooch. Measuring 55mm x 28mm wide. Marked: Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Co Retro Aquamarine Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k gold brooch by Tiffany & Co, with 8.2 x 6mm aquamarine. Brooch is 51mm x 35mm. Marked
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This charming Tiffany & Co. brooch in radiant yellow gold features a sculpted bird masterfully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Discover timeless elegance with this stunning Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
the 1940’s this retro piece is simple and stunning. The brooch is marked as 14k gold, Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1940s German Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Onyx Pristine Gold Brooch Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. Onyx Pristine gold brooch pendant is a true statement piece that captures the essence
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co 14k Yellow Gold Floral Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Embrace timeless elegance with the Tiffany & Co 14k yellow gold floral brooch. A dazzling 1960's
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Naturalistic Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold naturalistic branch motif brooch by Tiffany & Co, with approx. 1.00ctw G/VS
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow White Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow and white gold textured, 3D flower brooch. Signed Tiffany Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Sapphire Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold flower with sapphire for its pistil. Marked: Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold brushed finish leaf brooch by Tiffany & Co, adorned with approx. 0.10ct G/VS
Category

Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro Amethyst Gold Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14 karat yellow gold and amethyst bow brooch by Tiffany & Co. An emerald cut Amethyst is
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2ct diamonds Aquamarine 19.8 x 15.8 x 10.1mm, approx 22ct Marked: Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Retro Iconic Gold Brooch Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Iconic Retro 14k gold brooches , crafted by Tiffany & Co. Each brooch measures 1.25" x 1
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Co. Stagecoach Wheel Diamond Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
This charismatic Tiffany & Co. brooch features a charming western motif crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Palm Diamond Statement Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co. a series of gold palms form a dynamic diamond gold brooch • Designer: Tiffany
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Tiffany & Co 18k Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover elegance redefined with this distinguished Tiffany & Co. brooch, marked with the hallmark
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Tiffany & Co. Textured Gold Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A retro brooch by Tiffany & Co. featuring a foliate design in textured yellow gold. Circa 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Co. Green Enamel Gold Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co solid 18k yellow gold with domed enamel green and yellow gold top. Top to bottom
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 20.6grams Pin
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Brooches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
karat yellow gold, each brooch is hallmarked with Tiffany & Co, Italian, and purity marks, ensuring
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Hedges Pearl Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous Hedges brooch is made in 14k yellow gold with pearl by the renowned Tiffany & Co. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Retro Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tiffany and Co. stylized flower brooch from the 1950's. It has three overlapping, undulating
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Retro Flower Brooch
Tiffany Retro Flower Brooch
W 1.38 in L 1.38 in
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Paloma Picasso Kiss Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Paloma Picasso Kiss Brooch Marked: Tiffany & Co. 18K Paloma Picasso
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Royal Blue Enamel Ribbon Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k gold and blue enamel ribbon brooch, crafted by Tiffany & Co. The brooch measures 2" x 2 1
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jade Brooch Pin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Retro Tiffany
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning antique Tiffany & Co. Jade Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold signed Tiffany
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Flower Brooch Carved rock crystal flower motif with 7 round cut diamonds forming a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Tiffany, 18K Gold 'XXXOOO' Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany. Weight: 4.72 grams Measurement: 3.5 x 1.0cm Stamp: “©
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 14kt gold Retro double - clip brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Tiffany & Co. Retro double - clip brooch crafted in 14kt gold, showcasing the bold and sculptural
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k 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. The total weight of the brooch
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Tiffany, 18K Gold Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds total approx. 0.14ct, with a signed box. Measurement: 5.4 cm Stamp: "Tiffany & Co
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Elegant Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Floral Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Floral Flower Pin Brooch captures the timeless elegance and
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Flower Mid Century Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co 18k yellow gold textured and shiny flower pin. Classic Tiffany & Co. 1960's mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Company Large Yellow Gold Star Fish Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Tiffany & Company Impressive Star Fish Brooch, measuring 2 1/2 inches in diameter and
Category

Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Midcentury Wire Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. yellow gold woven wire leaf brooch. Woven front and back to create the leaf design
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Large Bow Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Gold Bow Brooch 18K Yellow Gold The pin is 3.5" length x 1.5" Wide The pin weighs
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Platinum and Gold Diamond Bar Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany's piece is an elegant bar brooch featuring round diamonds that weigh approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Orchid Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co diamond sapphire and yellow gold brooch circa 1950. * SPECIFICATIONS: DIAMONDS
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch One round-cut bezel-set diamond of approximately
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Large Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany and Company Pine Cone Motif Large Brooch 2.5 Inches Diameter the center element consist of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold and Diamond Palm Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co., this palm brooch was made in Italy. ♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co ♦ Metal: 18kt
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold Tiffany & Co Double Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Tiffany Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped 750 Hallmarked Tiffany & Co 1997 Beautiful, Tiffany
Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Medium Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18k gold brooch by Tiffany & Co, set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.40ctw in G/VS diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Terrier Dog Brooch / Pin. The brooch weighs 28.8
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18k gold brooch by Tiffany & Co, set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Enamel Diamond Gold Art Nouveau Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
old cut diamonds and fine white and rose enamelling on an 18kt yellow gold mounting. Signed Tiffany
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Triple Sugarloaf Amethyst Sterling Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
20th Century Tiffany & Co. sterling silver brooch with 2 dimensional square links with bezel set
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Brooch with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful design of 18k yellow gold brooch, depicting twelve leaves with a sprinkle of varied
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany Gold Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tiffany gold brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 1705 antique edition and 105 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiffany gold brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a tiffany gold brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A tiffany gold brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 573, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a tiffany gold brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Tiffany Gold Brooch?

On average, a tiffany gold brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,154, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $350,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.