Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Brooch White Gold Chevrons set with calibre-cut rubies and round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and collectible brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, showcasing the maison’s timeless approach to color and balance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch A floral brooch featuring round-cut diamonds and rubies, and a stem set with baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Ruby Birds Brooch, 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Roma, RM
A refined and highly collectible bird brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, created during the 1960s, a decade widely regarded as one of the Maison’s most inspired periods for whimsical and ...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch In Yellow And White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Carved Emerald, Ruby, Emerald & Ruby Bead, And Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This brooch is a luminous statement of heritage and artistry, effortlessly reflecting the elegance of VAN CLEEF & ARPELS.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$74,980Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef and Arpels Art Deco brooch designed as a stylised flowerhead, set with buff-top rubies forming the petals and buff-top sapphires forming the stem and ribbon.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpel Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Brooch Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and highly collectible vintage brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, masterfully crafted in richly textured 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A triumph of craftsmanship and imagination, this vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS brooch captures the fleeting romance of a bloom forever in full flourish.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking testament to the glamour and ingenuity of 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels design, this sculptural bow brooch captures the elegance of the era’s haute couture.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond brooch in 18k white gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond brooch in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Yorkie Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1960s, created by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris and the workshops of Péry et Fils, this Yorkshire terrier clip brooch is composed of 18K gold. diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond And Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Cosmos Pendant Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Brooch Pendant is a stunning piece, crafted from 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tampa, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch Circa 1965 Brooch Metal - 18k Yellow Gold Weight - 15.5 G Dimensions - 2.75in x 1.0in Signature...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 3.30 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with fine white diamonds surrounding a vibrant red ruby center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Onyx Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Playful, sophisticated, and exquisitely crafted, this charming VAN CLEEF & ARPELS dog brooch is a delightful example of the maison’s celebrated ability to transform whimsical subject...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels "Sailor with the Accordion" Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1939, this "Sailor with the Accordion" brooch is composed of 18K gold, ruby, coral and diamonds, and made in the workshops of Péry et Fils.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$50,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 3 Carat Diamond Floral Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional vintage diamond brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 18K yellow gold and dating circa 1950–1970. This elegant floral composition is set with round brilliant-c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch Description: This charming Van Cleef & Arpels brooch from the iconic Minaudière series The Jewels of Rajah Brooch is in...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Brooch Pendant Set Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Brooch Pendant Set Necklace Design: Adorned with diamonds and rubies Dimensions: 16.5 inches long, 3mm wide Weight: 15 grams Brooch Penda...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Ruby Pont Neuf Huggie Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Its majestic structure has not only served as a vital thoroughfare but has also captured the imagination of renowned artists such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who immor...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
VCA Retro Ludo Clip, 1950s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A ruby and diamond 18k yellow gold clip by VCA from the retro period, 1950s. It has fine round brilliant solitaire diamonds, weighing approximately 3 carats, and ruby carrés. The cli...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Bloom Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpels was the first designer to pioneer this advanced setting technique where it appears the stones are “invisibly set”.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Ruby Emerald Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
The story of this jewel : Marked with the maker's mark of the Jeweler R.Fréchou, Paris 1er, this brooch is in the same vein as the bestiary jewels made at that time by Cartier or Van...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940 Vintage Gold Sapphire Ruby Crystals Cute Duck Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amo...
Gold Plate
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Bird Ruby Eye Whole Crystals Swallow Perch Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. ...
Silver Plate
Crown Trifari Gold Jelly Belly Green Poodle Dog Red Ruby Eye Crystal Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. ...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Ruby Crystal Eye Baby Vivid Elephant Red Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. ...
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Ruby Vivid Baby Tropical Fish Red Gold Crystal Eye Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Vivid Baby Tropical Fish Red Ruby Crystal Eye Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
$11,700Sale Price|35% Off
Oscar Heyman Platinum Union Jack Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Lapel Pin
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum Union Jack flag lapel pin contains custom cut rubies (0.76cts), sapphires (0.64cts) and round diamonds (0.05cts). It is a gently waving flag motif with lots of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold Wreath Brooch with Marquis Diamonds and Gem Stones
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Known as the “Jewelers' Jeweler,” a title earned while producing pieces for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., and other famed jewelry retailers, Oscar Heyman jewelry showca...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large stylised silver gilt and paste 'swan' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
In 1930, they employed a young designer Alfred Philippe, who had been designing magnificent, stylish jewels for Van Cleef and Arpels, and Cartier. Philippe’s designs for Trifari are ...
Gold Plate, Silver
A gilt metal and glass cabuchon Moghul style 'butterfly' brooch, Trifari, 1950s.
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
In 1930, they employed a young designer Alfred Philippe, who had been designing magnificent, stylish jewels for Van Cleef and Arpels, and Cartier. Philippe’s designs for Trifari are ...
Gilt Metal
Oscar Heyman Platinum/18KT Gold Orchid Brooch with Fancy Yellow & White Diamond
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Known as the “Jewelers' Jeweler,” a title earned while producing pieces for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., and other famed jewelry retailers, Oscar Heyman jewelry showca...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Chaumet Paris Retro Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet with Brooch Clip in 18K Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Dallas, TX
The bracelet incorporates iconic ‘briquettes’ (brick-motif) pattern of highly articulated polished gold links, which was also popularized by Van Cleef & Arpels in their Ludo coll...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day & Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Notable names include Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron, each with its unique style and heritage.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Ruby Bracelet Diamond Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby GIA, French
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Notable names include Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron, each with its unique style and heritage.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The company quickly gained a reputation for producing high quality jewelry for prestigious retailers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. Known as the “Jeweler’s Jewe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby-Toned 14k Gold Plated Carved Detail Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair this cocktail ring with complementary pieces from high-end designers like Chanel, Dior, or Van Cleef & Arpels for a luxurious ensemble. It also harmonizes well with vintage broo...
Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry 1st Edition Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Her collection has been appraised as one of the best private collections in the world, and includes pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Bulgari, Ruser and Schlumberger.
Paper
Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry 1st Edition Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Her collection has been appraised as one of the best private collections in the world, and includes pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Bulgari, Ruser and Schlumberger.
Unavailable|$45,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Gold Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Leaf-Design Brooch with Pave Diamonds & Baguette Rubies by Van Cleef & Arpels.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$24,900
Van Cleef & Arpels Parrot Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
Van Cleef & Arpels, pretty 1950s parrot brooch.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Van Cleef & Arpels Bee Brooch Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels set of three bee brooches.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire American Flag Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful, Vintage Van Cleef American Flag Brooch Total Length = 33 mm Total Width = 23 mm Total Mass = 6.5 grams Features Pave-Set White Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies in American ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'HAWAII' Ruby Sapphire Gold Spray Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
A French mid-20th century 18 karat gold brooch with sapphires and rubies by Van Cleef & Arpels.
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|$17,630
1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
A suite of Van Cleef and Arpels jewellery composed of earrings, brooch and ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
''The Toff'' Bulldog Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York , NY
Delightful gold , diamond and enamel monocled '' The Toff '' Bulldog pin. Amusingly stereotyped Churchillian British Bulldog with enameled wing collar, black bow tie and diamond mono...
Unavailable|$10,160
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Bow Pendant and Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Inverness, GB
It is 18 ct yellow gold with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. The chain is Van Cleef and Arpels too and is also 18 ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$65,000
JOHN RUBEL CO. Turquoise, Ruby & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The domed ruby- and diamond-set center radiating six arms set with cabochon turquoise, faceted rubies and circular-cut white diamonds, with hinged petals in two concentric rings enab...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$13,752
Vintage Midcentury circa 1950, Diamond Ruby Sapphire Bird of Paradise Brooch
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The iconic bird of paradise motif was a brooch trend heralded by maisons such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, under whose influence this brooch, too, was created with masterful at...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$16,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Inspired Ballerina Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
AIG Certification number: J90530098BE Gold: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 24,53 gr. Diamonds: 1,60ct. F-G / VVS-SI Yellow Sapphires: 16,00ct. ( 28 Yellow Sapphires ) Rubies: 2,89ct. ( 4...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,439
Retro Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Swirl Volute Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
The retro era saw the peak of old Hollywood: glamourous movie stars with fabulous bold, colourful, and large jewellery appear on the golden screen. Designs like the Van Cleef and Arp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$11,166
Animal Owl Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Brooch
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Magnificent Retro Brooch, representing an Owl / Bird, in the style of Van Cleef and Arpels.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$7,992
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
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.
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.