Antique Gold Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold antique brooch, set with approx. 21.5 x 18.2 x 13.5mm amethyst.
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Gold Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold antique brooch, set with approx. 21.5 x 18.2 x 13.5mm amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Gold Amethyst Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, with center amethyst (with small chips present) surrounded with pearls.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Antique Gold Amethyst Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch with pearls (multiple are damaged/have glue residue) and 19.8mm amethyst.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Antique Diamond Amethyst Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, set with center 9.5mm amethyst, surrounded with approx. 3.40ctw diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold 21.08ct Amethyst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Victorian-era brooch features a richly hued oval-cut amethyst set in an ornate gold mount.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Diamond Gold Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k gold and silver brooch/pendant, with 20mm x 16.2mm x 11.5mm amethyst, surrounded with diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908 The 14K gold brooch is designed as a stylized branch with a hanging bezel-set amethyst and accented with a green demantoid garnet. The amet...
Amethyst
Antique 6.65ct Oval Amethyst Silver Bar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver bar brooch featuring a vibrant 6.65ct oval-cut amethyst at the center.
Amethyst, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1910 A beautifully elegant Edwardian flower brooch crafted in 15ct yellow gold, showcasing a striking arrangement of glowing amethyst pet...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Syberian Amethyst Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold brooch centered with cybrian amethyst flanked with rose cut diamonds made during the imperial russian era 1900/1907s hall marked 56 imperial russian gold sta...
Antique Amethyst and Diamond Bar Brooch in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold
Antique-Style 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This delicate antique-style brooch is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold, combining timeless elegance with a refined design.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Filigree Amethyst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This art deco 14k white gold brooch features intricate filigree work surrounding a vibrant amethyst centerpiece.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 35.6ct Amethyst Cabochon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A striking and elegant brooch features a large, oval-shaped amethyst cabochon with a deep purple hue. The amethyst is set in a geometric gold frame, adding a touch of sophistication....
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Filled Fleur-De-Lis Amethyst Mourning Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique mourning brooch is finely crafted in gold filled and designed in the form of a fleur-de-lis, a timeless symbol of purity and remembrance.
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Antique Silver Topped Gold Rose-cut Diamond and Amethyst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique brooch features a richly hued 13-carat amethyst at its center, beautifully framed by a halo of shimmering rose-cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate
Antique Sterling Topped 14k Rose Gold Amethyst Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in Victoria, CA
Details: Antique clover brooch Sterling silver topped 14K rose gold Three heart-cut amethysts 54 rose cut diamonds No maker’s markings Professionally tested for metal content Elegan...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s 2.26 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver settings.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 18k Yellow Gold 16.07ct Amethyst Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch presents a magnificent 16.07ct amethyst as its centerpiece, radiating a deep, regal purple hue enhanced by exceptional clarity.
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Citrine & 18K Gold Pansy Brooch, circa 1820
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dainty Georgian pansy pin set with amethysts and citrines in 18K gold. Pansy pins were often given as a gift from a loved as the sound of the word pansy was similar to the French "pe...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Siberian Amethyst Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian brooch centered with 1 oval siberian russian amethyest with a diameter of 10.50mm×8mm in 14k gold setting brooch was made in st petersburg 1870/1890.c imperial russia...
Antique Amethyst and Pearl Shamrock Brooch, Clover, 15k Gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impeccable antique Amethyst and pearl Shamrock brooch. Rich 15kt gold gives a warm glow to this piece and the brooch has been designed as a three leaf shamrock or clover leaf.
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Art Deco 10K Gold Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch, Circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite antique brooch is finely crafted in 10K gold and highlights a stunning cabochon-cut amethyst as its focal point.
Amethyst, Pearl
Antique 1.69 Carat Amethyst and 0.22 Carat Peridot Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 1.69 carat amethyst and 0.22 peridot, 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This exce...
Amethyst, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Stunning Antique Georgian Floral 10K Gold Brooch W/Round Cut Amethysts
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting Georgian-era floral brooch captures the delicate beauty and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of the early 19th century. Crafted in England around 1840, the bro...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
Birks, Antique Amethyst & 14K Yellow Gold Brooch, Canada, Circa 1900
By Birks
Located in Chatham, CA
BIRKS (1879-Present) - Antique 14K yellow gold oval brooch - set with one large oval faceted purple Amethyst (approx. .56 carats - 6.5 x 5 x 3 mm.) - surrounded by 12 small round fac...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 35.00 Carat Amethyst Diamond Platinum & 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch featuring a captivating shield-cut amethyst, weighing approximately 35 carats, in a deep royal purple color. The amethyst is elegantly set in a combination of 14k g...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Heart shaped Amethyst Brooch with Diamond, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique heart shaped, buff-topped natural amethysts are suspended from a platinum and rose cut diamond garland.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 12.50 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a wonderful antique Victorian Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl Spider or Insect Beetle Bug Brooch by Bernhard Hertz of Denmark dating to circa 1890.
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Silver
Antique Australian Willis & Sons Amethyst Seed Pearl 9K Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance by Willis & Sons – renowned Australian jewellers - this intricate Art-Nouveau brooch is antique, dating back to c1911 yet it’s in a beautiful conditi...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold 13.13ct Oval Amethyst Detailed Dragon Frame Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau period.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Amethyst Locket Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 12.3 Grams Stone: Amethyst (11x9 mm) Measurements: 47.7 x 27.0 mm Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Note: top is 14k gold, bottom is sterling silver Item #: BR-1032-0...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Amethyst Demantoid Garnets Old Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Round Cut - Prong Set - Very High Quality Deep ROYAL Purple Color - 20mm (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Prong S...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a hinged lid. The lyre is the instrument of Apollo. In Greek and Roman Mythology Apollo is...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Arrow & Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a buff top heart cut amethyst weighing approximately 51.54 carats - transparent medium purple Prong set in a yellow gold basket form and depicted as being pierced by an arr...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Natural Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14KT Filigree Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A dainty Victorian brooch for the most elegant woman! A single prong-set faceted amethyst is surrounded by natural seeded pearls in round bezels. All set in a 14KT gold round filigre...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 20k Yellow Gold 22.5ct Amethyst Tourmaline and Ruby Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique brooch features a richly hued 22.5ct amethyst as its centerpiece, framed by an elegant arrangement of pink tourmalines and vibrant rubies.
Amethyst, Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Antique 8.50 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 9 Carat Yellow Gold Lapel Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The reverse of the setting has been hallmarked with the 9ct gold fineness mark (9CT). This impressive antique amethyst lapel brooch with pearls is supplied with an independent diamo...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15 Gold & Silver 2.46tgw Amethyst and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian amethyst, diamond, silver, and yellow gold pendant and brooch, comprising one square cut amethyst, and thirty-three old cut diamonds, in silver, 15 karat yellow gold and ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Amethyst & Seed Pearl Floral Dangle Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Amethyst - 1 Oval Cut & 3 Pear Cut- Prong Set - Medium to Rich Purple Color - 11x9mm (oval) - 8x5mm (pear) (approx.) (58) Genuine Cultured Seed Pear...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Foil Backed Amethyst and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique piece serves as both a brooch and a pendant, featuring a rich amethyst cabochon as its base, beautifully foil-backed to enhance its deep violet hue.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Platinum Diamond Detailed Knights Fighting on Amethyst Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a super unique and truly magnificent antique brooch crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and platinum featuring two incredibly detailed knights fighting on top of a beauti...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Large Heart Amethyst & Diamond Enamel Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This impressive antique brooch or pendant was crafted during the Victorian ear in solid 14k yellow gold and features a large heart design that is set with a truly mesmerizing royal p...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Giovanni Apa 14K Gold Hand Carved Amethyst Cameo Detailed Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at an incredible antique pin/brooch pendant that was crafted in Italy from solid 14k yellow gold and designed by Giovanni Apa.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Art Deco Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Sterling Silver Brooch / Pin
Located in Milford, DE
This Victorian art-deco brooch features a 1.8 x 1.4 cm centerpiece faceted, open back amethyst gemstone, surrounded by real seeded pearls and set in a gold-plated sterling silver fil...
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Antique Victorian 18k Gold 13.50ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Hand Engraved Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding antique brooch that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English 9k Yellow Gold Amethyst Lavalier Seed Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Medium Purple Color - 11.8 x 9.11mm (approx.) (4) Genuine Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Off White Color - 2...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Signed Allsopp-Bliss Co. Art Deco 14K Gold, Amethyst, & Pearl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Art Deco gold, amethyst, and seed pearl brooch. By the Allsopp-Bliss Co. of Newark, NJ. In 14 karat yellow gold. With an openwork gold frame decorated with line work...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 4.25 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This antique 1880's clover brooch is exceptional quality, set with impress...
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Amethyst Pin
Located in New York, NY
Silver top gold back diamond and oval amethyst pin, amethyst meausres 21 mm x 24.8 mm weight approx. 36.00 cts, old mine and rosre cut diamonds throughout the pin weighing approx. 1....
Amethyst, Diamond
Antique 18k Gold Amethyst & Diamond Carved Camphor Glass Black Onyx Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large antique brooch features custom cut natural amethysts and diamonds that are set onto the 18k rose gold and decorated with gorgeous etched floral center piece that is then a...
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Amethyst, Seed Pearl & 15K Gold Laurel Leaf Brooch - U.K. - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Fine antique amethyst and split seed pearl 15K yellow gold laurel leaf brooch - featuring a round faceted milgrain set amethyst to the center (approx. 0.52 total carat weight - 5 mm....
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
TB Starr Amethyst, Old European Cut Diamond, and Natural Pearl Brooch
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique Victorian TB Starr (Theodore B Starr) brooch, circa 1880's, centered with a richly colored amethyst framed by old European cut diamonds and fine natural pearls.
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Old Round Cut Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Old Round Cut - Multi-Prong Set - Deep Purple Color - 10.16mm - 3.35ct (approx.) Numerous Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Nice Wh...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold 18.50ctw Cushion Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Halo Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a truly beautiful antique pin brooch that was crafted during the 1920's from solid 14k yellow gold and features a gorgeous cushion cut amethyst neatly set at the center surro...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Tri Color Gold Unique Shape Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Custom Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Deep Purple Color - 26.8x18.4mm (approx.) Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White C...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Blue Sapphire Diamond Brooch
Located in Madrid, ES
The oval cabochon Amethyst measuring 20x14mm surround of delicate calibré rectangular blue sapphires and old-mine diamonds is partial surround by a rose cut diamonds set ribbon. S...
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Paste Amethyst circa 1900 Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
This wonderful antique Silver, Amethyst brooch is Victorian Circa 1900 The lovely piece is decorated in eight deep purple Amethysts and white Paste Stones that sparkle like Diamonds...
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Victorian Amethyst Insect Brooch Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful antique Amethyst bug brooch is from the Victorian era, Circa 1900.
Amethyst, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.03 in W 1.03 in D 0.4 in
Antique Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Brooch in 9ct Gold 20ct Amethyst, circa 1910
Located in Kendal, GB
A glorious antique Edwardian brooch from the early 1900s built around a sizable amethyst in the centre, weighing approx. 20ct.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Antique Amethyst, Citrine and Diamond Brooch/Dress Clip
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Platinum Antique Brooch, 52 Old Mine Cut, Round Brilliant Cut, Single Cut 3.00 Carat Total Weight, VS-SI, H-I. 2 Emerald Cut Amethyst 11.00 Carat Total Weight; 1 Round Citri...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Amethyst Pearl Gold Pendant Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique 9ct Yellow Gold pendant brooch is genuine Victorian, Circa 1880.
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Diamond Amethyst 18 Carat Gold, circa 1910 Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
A stunning antique Amethyst and Diamond brooch from the Edwardian era, Circa 1910.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl Boxed 9 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian large pendant brooch is set with a rich lustrous Amethyst and beautiful Pearls. This has to be one of the prettiest Victorian Amethyst pendan...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.67 in L 1.86 in
Antique Circa 1900s Amethyst & Citrine Nature Brooch 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Size The brooch measures approximately 47x17mm. Condition Antique.
Amethyst, Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.99 in W 0.48 in D 0.4 in
Antique Edwardian Suffragette Amethyst 15Ct Gold circa 1910 Witches Heart Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A stunning Edwardian brooch, this piece has been expertly crafted in 15ct Yellow Gold, with a large heart-cut Amethyst at its centre. The heart is ringed with pearls, and each of the...
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 1.25 in L 1.125 in
Lot of 2 Matching Antique Amethyst Clover Brooches w/ European Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Lot of 2 Matching Antique Amethyst Clover Brooches w/ European Diamond Accents Set in 14k Gold Feature 6 Round Cut Amethyst Weighing an Approximate Total of 48 carats Feature 2 Euro...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 2.37 in W 1.46 in D 0.95 in
Antique Victorian Lovers Knot Brooch Amethyst 15 Carat Gold Locket, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A stunning Antique Victorian brooch depicting a decorative lovers knot crowned with beautiful high relief leaves and a violet Paste stone.
Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 2.01 in L 1.86 in
Antique 18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Amethyst Russian Brooch, Early 20th Century
Located in Bologna, IT
This very particular antique Russian brooch is set with a central amethyst, surrounded by old cut mine diamonds; the brooch has an articulate and wrought setting, with geometrical an...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 1.78 in L 1.93 in
Antique Silver Gilt & 9ct Yellow Gold Amethyst & Split Pearl Snuff Locket Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
GEMMOLOGIST'S NOTES This beautifully crafted Locket Brooch.. a gorgeous piece that's the perfect accessory for your light jacket or coat. Designed with an amethyst and split pearl b...
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Unavailable
W 0.5 in D 0.44 in L 2.3 in
Antique 8ct Gold Large Amethyst Art Deco Bar Brooch Pin c1920s Heavy 333 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty. On offer is this gorgeous 8CT HEAVY GOLD ROSE DE FRANCE AMETHYST ART DECO BAR BROOCH DETAILS Material: 8ct (333/00...
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.52 in L 3.01 in
Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 9CT HEAVY GOLD AMETHYST AND PEARL SPIDER BAR BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Heavy Rosey Yellow Gold Style: Classic Victorian Bug Brooch, hea...
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Marcus & Co. Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl Brooch
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Marcus & Co Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Brooch Authentic antique large oval Amethyst brooch with diamond and pearls.
Diamond, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Iradj Moini Antique Agate and Jeweled Horse Brooch
By Iradj Moini
Located in Houston, TX
The brooch is composed of a antique agate piece formed into a horse siting on top of a soapstone dragon.
Agate, Amethyst, Coral
Antique Victorian 15 Carat Suffragette Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian Suffragette 15ct Gold brooch is Circa 1900. Beautiful Peridot and Amethysts droppers adorn this brooch with 3 creamy Pearls which are over the top. This bro...
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Amethysts Lapel Stick Pin in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Victorian amethyst stick pin in 18k gold. Hand carved amethyst where a woman puts a crown on a man. 1880s. It comes from Austria. Meets the 18k gold purity tested by professi...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Almost Heart Shaped Antique Tie Pin with an Amethyst Studded
Located in Houston, TX
Almost heart-shaped antique tie pin with an amethyst studded at the tip of the heart. This can be used by men to wear as a coat pin. It weighs 1.15 grams.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Smoky Quartz Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This impressive Antique Victorian Scottish brooch has been crafted in Silver and depicts a crown atop a shield.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.66 in W 1.66 in Dm 1.66 in
Engraved 15 Carat Gold Antique Brooch & Coloured Gemstones, Scottish circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A Victorian finely engraved 15 carat yellow gold antique brooch set with coloured semi precious gemstones comprising amethysts, garnets and a large central Cairngorm citrine.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.56 in L 1.78 in
Antique Victorian Gemstone Dearest 18 Carat Gold circa 1900 Boxed Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
A splendid antique Victorian Dearest brooch decorated with Diamonds, Pearls and four gemstones at each end which spell out the word ‘DEAR’ with each first letter – Diamond, Emerald, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.75 in L 2.75 in
Sorab & Roshi Sterling Silver & 18 Karat Gold Flower Pin with Amethyst Center
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
An oxidized sterling silver and 18 karat gold Flower Pin designed and hand created by Sorab with pave champagne Diamond rays and a faceted square cushion Amethyst center with two car...
Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 0.95 in Dm 0.65 in L 2.9 in
Antique Portrait of Frederick the Great Stick Pin with Small Amethyst
Located in Houston, TX
Antique portrait Frederick the great stick pin with small amethyst. European gold
14k Gold
Georg Jensen Gem Set Sterling Flower Basket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver basket brooch No. 67. Made and signed by Georg Jensen.
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Suffragette 9 Carat Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 9ct Yellow Gold Suffragette pendant brooch is genuine Victorian, Circa 1900. Emmeline Pankhurst was the leader of the British Suffragette movement in the 19th century...
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold
Antique Filigree Amethyst Brooch / Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Doubling as a Brooch or a Pendant, featuring 1 Focal Massive Oval Cabochon cut Natural Amethyst at approximately 160 carats encased in a 4-Prong Basket Setting.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This is a Lovely Edwardian period c.1900 all in one pendant / brooch encrusted with a split natural Seed Pearls and Amethyst. Beautiful quality piece of jewelry with detached bale an...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Victorian Filigree Cross Ten Beautiful Amethysts Brooch/Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: combined brooch-pendant (is being offered without pictured chain) Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel?
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant 15 Carat Gold Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Victorian pendant brooch was made representing the Suffragette movement, Circa 1900.
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique amethyst brooch was handcrafted sometime in the late nineteenth to early twentieth century.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Amethyst Cross Brooch
Located in London, England
An antique amethyst cross brooch in yellow gold, designed as a cross formed of five round, oval and cushion-shaped amethysts.
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst and Pearl Cluster Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and pearl cluster brooch, with a central amethyst, surrounded by eight faceted round amethyst, each with natural half pearl set cluster surrounds, mounted in gol...
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold
An Antique Gold, Amethyst and Citrine Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold brooch in the form of a butterfly set with amethyst, citrine, turquoise and garnet, in 15k.
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Belle Epoque Antique Amethyst Cameo Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1885 This very rare antique Belle Epoque amethyst cameo brooch / pendant boasts a beautiful neoclassical portrait of a woman carved in high relief with unparalleled precision ...
Amethyst
Antique Russian Amethyst Gold Love Knot Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in St. Petersburg between 1904 and 1908 A 14K gold love knot brooch is set with a cushion cut light purple sparkling Siberian amethyst (10.8 x 10.1 x 7.6 mm, approximately 4....
Amethyst
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Amethyst Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908 A rose and green 14K gold brooch is designed as a branch with berries. The brooch is set with an oval amethyst, a pink tourmaline and three di...
Amethyst
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Amethyst Moveable Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Art Deco platinum diamond and amethyst brooch that opens and closes to be worn as two different looking brooches.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Large Amethyst Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 19th century Amethyst and Diamond large flower Brooch, C.1880.
Diamond
Antique Scottish Thistle Brooch, Amethyst, 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Scottish thistle brooch. The rich gold bar brooch has two scrolling terminals each designed as a thistle flower.
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive Antique 1920's Platinum Diamond Amethyst Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This classy LB Exclusive brooch adds a classic touch to any ensemble. The symmetrical setting is made from platinum and set with rows of round diamonds on either side of two larger a...
Diamond, Amethyst, Platinum
Antique Amethyst Brooch of 10k Gold, Circa 1910-1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Graceful and symbolic, this antique brooch (circa 1910–1920) is crafted in 10k gold and features a richly hued amethyst nestled at the heart of stylized lotus flowers—a motif long as...
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Pearl Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Victorian brooch in a floral cluster design with amethysts and pearls.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
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H 0.58 in W 1.38 in Dm 1.42 in L 1.34 in
Antique 59.50 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive antique 59.50ct amethyst and seed pearl, 15 carat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Enamel Amethyst Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Pansy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A French silver top 18 karat rose gold brooch with amethysts and diamonds. The brooch has 2 calibré-cut and engraved amethyst petals, accented by calibré-cut buff-top amethysts and 7...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mauboussin Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangle Amethyst Wrinkled Round Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, PA
The brooch is attractively decorated with a single amethyst that splendidly accentuates the radiant sheen of the gold.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
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H 0.39 in W 0.82 in L 1.02 in
17.05Ct Amethyst and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique Edwardian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very fine and impressive antique Edwardian 17.05 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold brooch: part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This impre...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Circle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of 4.5 mm round-cut amethyst prong set in a circle Transparent well-matched light pinkish purple in color Accented by rows of 1.5 to 2.0 mm round pearls White in body co...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst and Old European Cut Diamond Oval Cluster Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian, amethyst and old European cut diamond oval cluster brooch in gold and silver. 1 x Oval shape faceted amethyst, approximate weight 20.0 carats 20 x Old European cu...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 8.19 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 8.19 carat amethyst and 0.95 carat diamond, 10 carat yellow gold and silver set 'insect' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections.
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Pendant and Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Pendant length: 52mm Pendant width: 30.5mm Pendant depth (excluding fittings): 6.5mm Brooch length: 40.5mm Total amethyst weight, estimated: 1.15ctw Pearl size, each, estimate...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Paste Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Late Victorian Paste Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Pin Bring nostalgia and grace back with this 12 karat gold Late Victorian paste amethyst pin. 44 ornate seed pearls surround this lov...
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold
Antique 26.46 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold and Silver Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 24.46 carat amethyst and 0.33 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Belle Époque Amethyst Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Platinum Amethyst Diamond Brooch Pendant, English C.1910.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Georgian 15ct Gold Amethyst Stick Pin/Tie Pin/Brooch - c.1810
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning 15ct gold Georgian stick pin made c.1810 most probably in England. Traditionally, stick pins were worn by wealthy English gentlemen with bot...
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold brooch on tremblant designe with old mine cut diamonds H colour white vs clearity and estimate diamond weight of 2.60 carats brooch was made in moscow 1890.c diring ...
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
Certified Natural Emerald Band White Gold Vermeil cocktail Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Natural emerald natural Diamond white gold Vermeil ring / Band consists of: Gross weight- 10.200grams Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 sterling silver Metal color- White gold Vermeil ...
Emerald, Gold Plate, White Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique French Oriental Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat 1930s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Victorian 2 tone Rose Gold French Oriental Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat. An exceptional example of antique fine Victorian Colonial style jewellery well done in Oriental design. ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Burmese Untreated, Unheated Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond , Seed Pearl Necklace 19th C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
OLD BURMA (MYANMAR) UNTREATED, UNHEATED RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL NECKLACE. LATE 19TH CENTURY. (Gujarat, India) Consisting of a pendant centrally set and designed as an ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
Victorian diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond pendant/brooch. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back cut-down setting with an approximate weight of 1.35 carats, adorned with twenty ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
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...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Celebrate mid-century vintage elegance with the 18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch – a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Crafted from solid yellow gold, this brooch features a ma...
Diamond, Gold
$2,717Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold 59 Inch Long Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original antique 18K yellow gold thick rope chain necklace, circa 1940s. This magnificent chain measures 58.75 inches long and 7.50 mm wide, featuring a beautiful, flexible, woven...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Russian Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique earring in floral shape with old mine cut diamonds centered with 1 larger old mine diamond , flanked with smaller diamonds with estimate total weight of 4 carats H color whit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$19,610
H 2.76 in L 24.81 in
Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique La Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace in platinum and gold, Portuguese, circa 1900. This garland jewel of geometric, floral and foliate motifs is millegr...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine 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.