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Tiffany Stick Pin

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Co. Stick Pin Brooch. It is very rare to find original Art Deco Tiffany & Co. jewels and this one is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Tiffany & Company Diamond Fox Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company 2 sided Fox Stick Pin, the Fox measures 3/4 inch in length is Silver
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Natural Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Tiffany Natural Grey Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin from the early 20th Century
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany 19th Century Carved Labradorite Frog Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming and Rare Tiffany Carved Labradorite Frog 18K Stick Pin from the late 19th Century. The
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Antique 1870s American High Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Company Art Nouveau Opal Set Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
pin was made by esteemed jewellers, Tiffany & Company. The 18 karat yellow gold mount has been set
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin. Cabochon opal bezel set within a filigree frame
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Vintage 1910s American Artisan Brooches

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Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Hand Painted Portrait Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Pin - 18k Yellow Gold Frame Total Weight: 3.87 Grams Overall Height
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold X Stick Pin Brooch 1983
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold X Stick Pin Brooch 1983 Metal: 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s TIFFANY & CO Sterling Silver favrille glass Scarab Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Condition: Excellent
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches

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Sterling Silver

18k Yellow Gold Stick/Lapel Pin Vintage Tiffany Favrile Cobalt Blue Glass Scarab
Located in New York, NY
This stick/lapel pin is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that beautifully combines luxurious 18k
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 2 Ribbon Swirl Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
features a single hinged stick pin backing for a secure fit. This is a lovely, versatile piece that you
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Large Heart Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
hinged stick pin backing for a secure fit. This is a lovely, versatile piece that you will cherish for
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Stick Pin with Carved Opal Bust of a Man attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian stick pin. With a finely carved opal bust of a Renaissance period man
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1925 Paris Lapel Clip Watch Platinum With 2.17 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
18kt gold pin, set with shuttle and brilliant diamonds. Carved hexagonal beveled glass. Dial
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Jean Schlumberger Platinum & Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
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Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
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Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
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Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
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Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co. fitted box. The magnificent fully three dimensional flower represents possibly a Call...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold, Diamond, & Sapphire Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco stickpin. In 14 karat white gold. With a central set diamond surrounded by 4 triangular sapphires Simply a wonderful Art Deco stickpin! Date: 20th Century Overa...
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20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold, Diamond, & Sapphire Stickpin
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1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
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Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
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Antique Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very pretty antique Belle Époque diamond swag necklace dating to about 1910. This necklace has jack knife platinum sections that suspend half moons secretions of diamonds and diamo...
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Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
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An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
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Opal Ruby Strawberry Pinecone Locket Pendant Necklace Enamel Gold MidCentury 3"
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and very rare antique Opal and Ruby Strawberry or Pinecone motif Pendant Locket in a wonderful large size of almost 3 inches. The magnificent jewel is set throug...
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Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
Leitão & Irmão Portuguese crown jewelers antique late 19th century diamond star brooch and convertible tortoise shell hair piece in silver and yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1880. This...
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"MOONSTONE BUMBLE MOTH" Pin by Boregaard
By Pedro Boregaard
Located in Narrowsburg, NY
The "MOONSTONE BUMBLE MOTH" Pin by Boregaard. The 114ct grey Moon stone is anchored on an invisible
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American Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co. stick pin featuring 5 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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20th Century American Brooches

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Tiffany & Co. 14k Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful vintage TIFFANY & CO horseshoe stick pin (ca1940)! The pin is crafted in 14kt yellow
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

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Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co. stick pin featuring 14 round brilliant cut diamond weighing
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20th Century American Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cube Stick Pin Circa 1950s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Cube Stick Pin Circa 1950s Retro Here is your chance to purchase a
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

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Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 18kt Essex Crystal Horse Head Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic Tiffany & Co. stick pin from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

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Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 18kt Essex Crystal Horse Head Stick Pin
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Tiffany & Co. Antique 14k Yellow Gold & Cushion Cut Diamond Stick Pin W/Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Antique 14k Yellow Gold & Cushion Cut Diamond Stick Pin w/Heart Box Circa 1900s Here
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

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Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum Enamel Old European Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co Platinum Enamel Old European Diamond Stick Pin. This
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

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Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Sea Urchin Round Cut Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and double stick pin closure. Circa 1960s. Measurements: Length 1.3", Width 1.3"
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

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Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cala Lilly Flower Brooch, Circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
has a stick pin closure and was manufactured in the year 1960. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Hallmarks: 750 ©
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Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch, circa 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by pin stem and closure Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Measures
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Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co 14K Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise Globe Stickpin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
amazing Tiffany and Co turquoise stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This gorgeous pin features a
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Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold Wrist Watch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
.23.3mm. Silver tone dial with stick markings and "Tiffany & Co" "Schlumberger" "Swiss" in black
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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

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Tiffany & Co. Gold Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold vintage Tiffany & Co. stick pin. Metal weight: 2.79 grams This stick pin is
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20th Century American Brooches

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Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Ruby Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Tiffany & Co Russian Demantoid and Ruby Pin, ca. 1940s A very delightful stick pin for every
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Cufflinks

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Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Question Mark Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Just say yes! This Tiffany & Co. Art Deco diamond platinum question mark stick pin will always
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

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Vintage Tiffany & Co Horse Head Stick Pin 14 Karat Gold Equine Animal Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
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Tiffany and Co Rare Ruby and Diamond Vinatge Platinum Eighteen Karat Reverse Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co reverse stick pin One side is set with French cut rubies in 18k yellow gold
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Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Cala Lilly Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
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Tiffany & Co 1905 Edwardian Essex Glass Scent Bottle 18kt Gold and Rock Quartz
By Tiffany & Co.
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Rare Tiffany Reverse Painted Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
This rare Tiffany & Co. stick pin holds a reverse painted scene of a family at the turn of the
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Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Gem-Set Stick Pin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco stick pin, designed as a reversible series of gem-set concentric rings, set with circular
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By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
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By Albert Lipten
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Tiffany Stick Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany stick pin you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect tiffany stick pin among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a tiffany stick pin has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. While most can agree that any tiffany stick pin from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and pear cut alternatives. Most of our tiffany stick pin for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany Stick Pin?

On average, a tiffany stick pin at 1stDibs sells for $3,023, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $6,000 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.