Dior Brooch in Gold-Plated Metal
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Brooch in gold-plated metal. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 10 cm x 3 cm Seller Reference: BR150
Dior Brooch in Gold Metal and Rhinestones, 1962
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Brooch in gold metal and rhinestones. Collection 1962.
Christian Dior Brooch in Gilded Metal and Glass Paste, 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior- (Made in Germany) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste. Collection 1970.
Gilt Metal
Brooch by Max Muller Double Orchid, Germany.
By Max Müller Kaufbeuren
Located in Warminster, GB
A beautiful 1960’s Orchid Brooch/Pendant by Max Muller. Max Muller is renowned for the Orchid themed jewellery, following the iconic triple Orchid Brooch that he made for Marlene Di...
$495 / set
Set of West German Grape Leaf Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Set of Colorful West German Grape Leaf Brooches from the 1980's. Charming design of cold enamel metal leaf stampings with lucite molded "grape" clusters. 2.5". 1980's W.
Gilt Metal
Otto Müller Late 1950s German Kaufbeuren Vintage Orchid Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This delightful brooch was created in the late 1950s in Kaufbeuren, West Germany, by Otto Müller.
Vintage Grosse Gold Tone Textured Bow Brooch, Germany, 1964
By Grosse
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage statement brooch. This brooch is such a versatile piece and ideal for adding a finishing touch to any your outfits to elevate them to the next level, made by Gros...
Gold Plate
Vintage Art Deco Bee Brooch German DLV Greifen Kunst
Located in Webster, SD
DLV stands for Deutscher Landfrauenverein, the German Rural Women’s Association—a national organization supporting rural women in Germany.
Silver
Rudolph Lucke & Co Late 1950s German Kaufbeuren Vintage Rhinestone Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This marvellous brooch is of exceptional quality and design. It was created in the late 1950s in Kaufbeuren, West Germany by Rudolph Lucke & Co.
Western Germany Smoky Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Filigree Brooch, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
The centerpiece is a large, prong-set, oval-cut glass stone with excellent light reflection. The brooch is marked “Western Germany” on the pin, confirming its origin in the post-war...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Western Germany Pink Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Filigree Brooch, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
The centerpiece is a large, prong-set, oval-cut glass stone with excellent light reflection. The brooch is marked “Western Germany” on the pin, confirming its origin in the post-war...
Ruby, Pearl, Gold
$332Sale Price|30% Off
WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤️ VIN...
$332Sale Price|30% Off
GERMANY signed vintage gold cameo designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GERMANY • gold tone with lucite and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
$122Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with rhinestone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$227Sale Price|30% Off
WESTERN GERMANY signed gold tone enamel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...
1950s Western Germany Gold-Tone Filigree Brooch with Green Rhinestones and Faux
Located in Milford, DE
1950s Western Germany Gold-Tone Filigree Brooch with Green Rhinestones and Faux Pearls This dazzling mid-century brooch, marked "Western Germany," showcases the intricate craftsmansh...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
$171Sale Price|30% Off
WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold tone red glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A67...
$122Sale Price|30% Off
WESTERN GERMANY vintage gold tone coral glass designer small brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with glass bead • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Timeless Brooch in the shape of a bow by Christian Dior, signed 1964 Germany
By Christian Dior
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Timeless Brooch in the shape of a bow by Christian Dior, very early signed 1964 Germany.
Gilt Metal
Modernist Figurative Silver Bar Brooch - Germany - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist figurative 800 silver bar brooch - featuring a cast figure in motion - hand made - original hinge, pin and catch to the back - S.P. hallmark and 800 stamped on the pin (unk...
Silver
$157Sale Price|30% Off
WESTERN GERMANY vintage gold tone resin cameo designer brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with resin cameo • vintage designer brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of...
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY silver tone yellow lucite cabochons designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • silver tone with lucite cabochons • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
René Kern Owl Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Animal Brooch Germany Mid-Century 1960s
By René Kern
Located in Lisbon, PT
René Kern Owl Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, Germany, Mid-Century 1960s.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$262Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold pearls rhinestones designer brooch earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls • vintage designer brooch and earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condi...
$192Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage MADE IN GERMANY signed gold tone aurora crystal designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MADE IN GERMANY • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sk...
$241Sale Price|30% Off
WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold tone glass opal dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$276Sale Price|30% Off
MADE IN GERMANY signed vintage gold tone glass lapis designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MADE IN GERMANY • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
$157Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage WEST GERMANY signed gold tone painted glass stone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with painted glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1 5/8" by 1 1/4" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
$332Sale Price|30% Off
GROSSE CHRISTIAN DIOR 1967 GERMANY signed gold plated leaf designer brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GROSSE 67 GERMANY • gold plated • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ V...
$171Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold black cameo rhinestone pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux cameo, rhinestones and pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1.75" in diameter CONDITION • very good vintage condition w...
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Fedoskino Russian Dancers Pin Brooch, Mother of Pearl, Lacquer, German Silver
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite Russian Fedoskino brooch set in a beautiful German silver bezel. Features a pair of dancers on a red background, hand-painted on a mother-of-pearl stone with a layer of ...
Silver
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Fedoskino Russian Ballet Pin Brooch, Mother of Pearl, Lacquer, German Silver
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite Russian Fedoskino brooch set in a beautiful German silver bezel. Features a pair of ballet dancers on a blue & violet background, hand-painted on a mother-of-pearl stone...
Silver
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Fedoskino Russian Ballet Mother of Pearl Lacquer, German Silver, Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite Russian Fedoskino brooch set in a beautiful German silver bezel. Features pair of ballet dancers on a green and yellow background, hand-painted on a mother-of-pearl ston...
Silver
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Fedoskino Russian Mother of Pearl Lacquer German Silver Painted Woman Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite Russian Fedoskino brooch set in a beautiful German silver bezel. Features a likeness of a beautiful woman in a floral head wreath, hand-painted on a mother-of-pearl ston...
Silver
Christian Dior 'elephant' brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Golden metal 'elephant' brooch ornamented with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6.5 cm SKU:BR44
Oversized Spider Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and imposing spider brooch of colored pastes with a rhodochrosite body.
Gilt Metal
Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Modernist 14k gold European brooch of textured yellow gold, white gold and cultured pearls.
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Dior Silvery Metal Brooch, 1961
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Silvery metal brooch ornamented with turquoise blue and smoked grey rhinestones. 1961 Collection.
1967 Christian Dior Turquoise Bow Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
There is a stamp on the rear of the brooch that reads “Chr. Dior 1967 Germany” and the copyright symbol.
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Domed Brooch, 1965
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver-tone domed brooch embellished with clear and red crystals. Embossed CHR.
1980s Christian Dior Gold Mughal Style Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
There is a stamp on the rear of the brooch that reads “Chr. Dior” and the copyright symbol, alongside another stamp which reads “Germany”.
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Grosse 1960s Modern Brooch with Pearls
Located in Alford, MA
Well crafted, as expected of this highly respected German firm, and featuring particularly lustrous pearls.
Pearl
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 1970 Multicolour Floral Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage 1970 gold‑tone brooch featuring multicolour carved glass leaves accented with clear crystals.
Gilt Metal
Vintage gold plated abstract bow brooch, Grosse
By Grosse
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous large vintage statement brooch. This brooch is such a versatile piece and ideal for adding a finishing touch to any your outfits to elevate them to the next level, made b...
Gold Plate
Vintage 1963 GROSSE Two Tone Wheat Mid Century Brooch
By Grosse
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1963 GROSSE Two Tone Wheat Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic GROSSE. - 3 D two tone wheat brooch. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed 1961 GROSSE Made in Germany. - Some tarnishi...
Rare 1963 Christian Dior starfish brooch by Henkel & Grossé
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Rubiera, RE
A magnificent and highly collectible museum-grade vintage statement brooch by Christian Dior, dated 1963. This stunning piece was handcrafted in Pforzheim, Germany, by the renowned m...
1965 Vintage Grosse Gold Tone Leaf Pin Brooch
By Grosse
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an elegant vintage leaf pin brooch designed by Grosse in 1965. This piece is gold plated.
14k Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1940’s this retro piece is simple and stunning. The brooch is marked as 14k gold, Tiffany & Co., and Germany.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1964 Christian Dior Gold Mesh Knotted Brooch with Crystals
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This brooch was designed for Christian Dior in 1964 and produced by the famous Henkel & Grosse factory who had a long association with jewellery making for the house of Dior. The...
Grosse Sterling Vermeil Tiger's Eye Brooch
By Grosse
Located in New York, NY
Grosse Sterling Vermeil Tiger's Eye Brooch from the 1960's. Charming drop brooch with genuine tigers eye cbaochons set in rope motif settings of gilt sterling. Dated 1961, Signed Gro...
Tiger's Eye, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Gold Biedermeier Brooch with Carved Coral
Located in Berlin, BE
Biedermeier 14K yellow gold brooch featuring a hand-carved coral in floral form. Total weight: 6.8 g. A charming antique piece with fine craftsmanship and classic Biedermeier charac...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Multi-Facet Multi-Color Rhinestone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This large multi-color multi-facet rhinestone brooch measures 2 1/4" in total circumference and 5/8" in depth.
1970s Christian Dior Knotted Gold Rope and Crystal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Stamped on the rear of the brooch “Chr. Dior Germany” and the copyright symbol.
Andreas Daub Amethyst Jade Diamond Gold Violet Brooch
Located in Lisboa, PT
A finely crafted Andreas Daub violet brooch, made in Germany circa 1960, designed as a naturalistic floral composition.
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Floral Heart Brooch, 1966
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone floral heart brooch embellished with glass cabochons (some cabochons are marbled from original manufacturing).
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Brooch, 1967
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage 1967 domed brooch embellished with blue glass and faux turquoise cabochons.
Gilt Metal
Fashionable 14k Gold Brooch with Citrine Stone
Located in Berlin, BE
This brooch is a stunning example of the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty that comes with owning a fine piece of jewelry. Crafted from the highest quality 14k gold, this ...
Citrine, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Grosse Germany brooch 1966
By Grosse
Located in San Francisco, CA
Goldplated brooch signed Grosse Germany 1966. 2 x 2.5 inches
1980s Christian Dior Rhinestone and Enamel Shrimp Brooch - Germany
Located in Houston, TX
Whimsical black and gold tone Christian Dior shrimp brooch. The shrimp is primarily gold, with accent bands of black enamel.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 0.75 in W 1.5 in L 2 in
Mid-20th Century Gold & Austrian Crystal Dimensional Brooch-West Germany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Gold Vermeil & Austrian Crystal Brooch-Signed, West Germany. This oval gold vermeil dimensional brooch features delicate and intricate filigree work with brilliant ...
German 14 Karat Gold Enameled Bird of Paradise Pin Brooch
Located in Overland Park, KS
German Vintage Enameled Bird of Paradise Brooch Pin 4.5 grams.
14k Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Germany Bow Brooch 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1960 Hallmark: Сhr.Dior Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 1.4 Inch Materials: base metal, faux gemstones, rhinestones Free worldwide shipping.
1967 Grosse of Germany Gilded Gold Triple Floral Brooch
By Grosse
Located in Houston, TX
Incredibly detailed brooch by Grosse! The brooch features three textured gold flowers with green Aventurine stones known as friendship stones.
Stainless Steel
Christian Dior Clown Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A fabulous clown brooch by Christian Dior Germany set with pave crystals.
Base Metal, Gold Plate
Daniel Kruger Silver Brooch, 1980s
Located in Winnetka, IL
A hand-wrought brooch by the renowned contemporary jeweler Daniel Kruger (b. 195l South Africa). Kruger studied with Hermann Junger, a master artist/jeweler at the Akademie der Bild...
Sterling Silver
Salamander, German Sterling Silver, Marcasite Stone Pin
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Salamander, German Sterling Silver 2-3/4 Length, Marcasite stone Pin The pin length is one inch wide. Sterling Silver, marked Germany GIA Gemologist, inspected & evaluated
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Glass Cabochon Cluster Brooch, 1963
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
The reverse of the brooch, with its carefully soldered vermeil settings is absolutely astounding.
Vermeil
1930s Theodor Fahrer Amazonite Filigree Brooch
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Production was adversely affected during the '30s, first by German politics, and later, obviously, the war, so these late/post Deco pieces are few and far between.
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
1970s Grossé Huge Modernist Gilt Silver Brooch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Grossé: Modernist Silver Brooch Partially gilt sterling silver Length 12 cm (approx. 4 3/4"), Width 2.7 cm (approx. 1 1/16") Marks: Maker’s mark (G with a crown), silver...
Sterling Silver
Wempe Gold Enamel and Haematite Toucan Brooch
By Wempe
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
18ct gold, enamel, haematite and diamond toucan brooch by the German jewellery house, Wempe. The toucan has pink, green, black and blue enamelled beak and feathers, a haematite body...
Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold
1950 Enamel Coral Diamond Angelskin Gold Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This craftsmanship is rare in this time and age. The brooche is from German decent but appears very French in look and style.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Modernist Brooch by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very stylish Modernist Brooch by Jakob Bengel. Dating to the 1930's this is a very innovative and individual piece of jewellery, aesthetically characte...
Mixed Metal, Other
1980s Albert Sous Post-Modernist Acrylic Gold Brooch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Albert Sous: Postmodernist Acrylic Gold Brooch 18k yellow gold, black and white acrylic (perspex) H 4.2 cm, W 3.7 cm (approx. 1 5/8” to 1 1/2”) Weight approx. 11.4 grams Marks: g...
18k Gold
Flower Gold Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Flower shaped brooch with 19 sapphires in oval- and navette-cut weighing approximately 5,7 ct. and 38 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing total ca. 1,0 ct. Mounted in 18 carat white gold...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Modernist Organic Free-Form Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
1970s Modernist Organic Free Form Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant 18k yellow gold, akoya pearls Size 3.8 cm by 3.8 cm (approx. 1 ½” by 1 ½”) Weight approx. 15.8 grams Marks: unidentified m...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Friedrich Knupper Postmodern Grid Limited Edition Silver Brooch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
In 1981 he published the matching wall object to the brooch on offer in the 'Goldschmiedezeitung' (vol. 6/1981, p.64).
Sterling Silver
Antique Sapphire Diamond Ring and Double Brooch Set
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Of Geometric design in millegrain- and claw setting with 48 brillant-cut diamonds (approximately 3.30 cts.) and 1 sapphire as centre (approximately 1.80 cts). Convertible into doubl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14 Carat Bow Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Germany, 1970s. Bow-shaped front with 17 oval-cut sapphires weighing total 9,50 ct. Surrounded by 56 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing total circa 1,50 carats SI, wesselton. In 14 ct. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Heyden Cologne Floral Fire Opal Gold Gingko Leaf Brooch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Christian Heyden Floral Fire Opal Gold Gingko Leaf Brooch 18k yellow gold, fire opal L 6.0 cm, W 3.5 cm (approx. 2 3/8” by 1 3/8”) Weight approx. 11.6 grams Marks: maker’s mark, Colo...
Opal, 18k Gold
1970s Herbert Zeitner Modernist Mermaid Gilt Silver Vermeil Moonstone Brooch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Herbert Zeitner (1900-1988): Modernist Gilt Silver Moonstone Mermaid Brooch Gilt sterling silver, moonstone cabochons Height 5.3 cm, width 4.1 cm (approx. 2 1/16" by 1 5/8"...
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Diamond Jade 14K Gold Violet Flower Brooch circa 1960
Located in Goettingen, DE
Amethyst Diamond Jade 14K Gold Violet Flower Brooch circa 1960 Exceptionally large and decorative violet brooch lovingly handcrafted from 585/14K gold. The curved flower branch has ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Carl Nagel Art Deco Enamel Silver Ice Hockey Player Brooch Pin
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
GES.GESCH.” (= silver content mark 830, maker’s mark of Carl Nagel, jewellery manufacturer at Pforzheim, Germany Germany, 1930s A rare enamel silver pin from the 1930s by German jew...
Silver
Unavailable
H 1.58 in W 1.46 in D 0.33 in
18 Carat Yellow Gold Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Owl Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An intricate and highly decorative 18ct yellow gold owl brooch encrusted with precious Paraiba tourmalines with diamonds. This fabulously regal and wise looking owl is an exclusive ...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Multicolored Toucan Bird Brooch
Located in Melbourne, AU
This beautiful brooch features a Toucan bird with multi-colour stones in 18K yellow gold setting. The beak is made of 10 Rubies of 0.32 carats with 5 Round Brilliant diamonds and a S...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1989 Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphires Elephant Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Munich, DE
Germany and dated 1989 (all of this is stamped). It has 2 round blue sapphire eyes (1 in the front and 1 in the back!)
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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