Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Girard Perregaux Ladies Sweater Golf Filled Nurses Watch Brooch Pin. Brooch
Mid-20th Century Swiss Brooches
Gold-filled
Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Girard Perregaux Ladies Sweater Golf Filled Nurses Watch Brooch Pin. Brooch
Gold-filled
Agran & Son Solid Yellow Gold Vintage Swiss Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite charm of our 10k Yellow Gold Watch Brooch/Pin, a stunning piece crafted by
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,500
H 2.7 in L 2.7 in
Platinum Diamonds Sapphires Swiss Watch Brooch Certificate Mag Featured, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
geological certificate. Created in 1920es. Sapphires and Diamonds with Onyx Platinum Swiss Watch Brooch, Pin
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 'Gold Rush' Montana Gold Watch Holder Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique pocket watch pin or brooch. In 10k (or higher) yellow gold. From the Montana Gold
Gold
$1,250 / item
H 2.25 in W 1 in
Bucherer Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Pin Brooch and Watch Holder, Swiss
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
A Swiss sterling silver and enamel Guilloche pin brooch watch holder by Bucherer, circa early-20th
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Maker: CROSBY Pin Measurements: Legnth: 1.75 inches drop Condition: Excellent Price: $1500 Payment
14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Edwardian Flower Watch Pin - 14k Mine .12ct Antique Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Mine Color: I Clarity: VS2 Total Carats: .12ct Style: Watch Pin Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$826
H 1.88 in W 1.38 in
Nettie Rosenstein Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Flower Watch Fob Pin/Brooch 16080
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gold vermeil over sterling silver flower watch fob pin by designer Nettie Rosenstein. Beautifully
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin set in 14k gold from the 1940's. Great design with watch that
Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Moon and Star Watch Pin in 15K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
A Victorian watch pin in 15K yellow gold featuring a 40carat amethyst in the center. The moon and
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
$2,250
H 1.14 in W 1 in
Belle Époque Angel Goddess Maiden Lyre Mistletoe Flower Brooch Pin Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
are her lovely wings. The brooch has a watch pin hook on the reverse from which you can hang a
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1890 Victorian 10k Rose Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Heart Pin Watch Holder
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Victorian pin pendant in 10k rose gold featuring a stunning selection of seed
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
W 1.19 in D 0.4 in L 2.17 in
19th Century French Diamond Swiss Movement Watch and Brooch Pin
Located in CA, CA
An exquisite late 19th Century French watch and watch pin brooch profusely set with rose-cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
VERDURA Watch Pin
By Verdura
Located in Southampton, NY
An 18 Karat yellow gold pin with a watch at the center. Signed, Verdura. Universal Movement.
Rare Gucci Unisex 1990's Collectible Stainless Steel Watch Motif Brooch Pin
By Givenchy
Located in Ormond Beach, FL
Ultra rare & highly collectible vintage "Gucci". stainless steel watch motif brooch pin, circa
Stainless Steel
Antique Gold Bow Brooch / Pocket Watch Support, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
18kt gold bow brooch pin/ pocket watch support (quality mark: owl). Work from the 19th century
18k Gold
Custom Clown Pin in 14k Yellow Gold, Geneve Watch Body & Enamel Hat, 2 Cts
Located in Surfside, FL
Custom clown pin in 14k with Geneve watch body and enamel hat accented with 2 carats in diamonds.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
W 0.5 in L 2.5 in
1940s Vintage Omega Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Falling Brooch / Pin / Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully crafted, this impressive diamond and sapphire brooch features an omega small round
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin Emerald Yellow Gold Watch Brooch Pin Clip, circa 1940s
By Gubelin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely clip with a hidden watch created by Gubelin in the 1940s. Feminine, elegant and wearable
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940's Chatan 14KT Gold Brooch Pin Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Chanton pin watch from the 1940s, a true relic of timeless elegance, boasts distinctive
Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Dragon Serpent Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a red cabochon gemstone eye Completed by a pin stem with locking closure and a watch pin hook for
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl 14 Karat Gold Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pearls; well-matched with very good luster Completed by a pin stem and closure with watch hook Tested
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl 14 Karat Gold Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pearls; well-matched with very good luster Completed by a pin stem and closure with watch hook Tested
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Gold Gargoyle Brooch Watch Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by pin stem and closure with a watch hook Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Measures: 7/8 x 1
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Krementz Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Enamel Dragon Watch Pin Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glossed by clear and pink enamel Accented by a small pearl Completed by watch hook for a drop and pin
14k Gold
Alling & Co. Art Nouveau Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Floral Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of florals and scrolled foliate Completed by a pin stem and locking closure with a watch pin hook
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Opal Pearl Winged Griffin Crown Brooch Watch Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a pair of conjoined winged griffins with a crown in the middle Griffins
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pear Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Trumpet Flower Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as three stylized trumpet flowers. Highly rendered, dimensional, and texturous
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whiteside and Blank Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Sapphire Dragon Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.25 carat total Completed by watch hook for a drop and pin-stem with C style closure Tested as
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
UTI Cuckoo Lapel Pin Watch 1940s
By Uti
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very unusual Cuckoo Lapel Pin Watch by UTI Paris. This after-war retro pin watch is a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960's Croton 14KT Gold Pendant/Pin watch
By Croton
Located in New York, NY
This Croton pin/pendant watch, a stylish timepiece dating back to the 1960s, showcases a refined
Gold
18k Gold Diamond Royce Watch Pin Cuckoo Pagoda
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Diamond Royce Watch Pin Cuckoo Pagoda Consistent with age and use please see the photos
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl Turquoise Gold Pin Pendant Watch Holder
Located in Lexington, KY
as a pendant, pin findings, and a hook to hang your watch on. So many purposes in one piece. There is
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Golden Retriever Dog Emerald 14 Karat Gold Brooch Pin Riker Brothers
Located in New York, NY
A very special Golden Retriever Dog Brooch Watch Pin in 14 Karat Gold with an Emerald eye. Dating
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
Carter & Gough Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Chimera Dragon Watch Pin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a highly rendered roaring lion face Segueing into a spiraled surround of
Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Fleur-De-Lis Milgrain Pendant Watch Locket Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by hinged pin stem and looping bale - perfect for optional drop, watch or locket Stamped 14k for
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890 Victorian 14 Karat Gold Krementz Winged Dragon Pearl Watch Holder Pin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a magnificent Victorian watch holder pin by Krementz featuring a fantastic dragon design
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Ice Skating Pin / Watch w/Box Retro 1950s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Watch / Ice Skating Pin w/Box Circa 1950s Retro Here is your
Yellow Gold
Pennino Sunburst Sterling Silver Vermeil Rhinestone Watch Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
vintage mid-century brooch pin pendant by the well respected New York maker. Measuring 1-7/8 inch in
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Edwardian Watch Pin - 10k Scroll Antique Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Watch Pin Fastening Type
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Pin - 10k Vintage Scrollwork Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Watch Pin Fastening Type
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Edwardian Watch Pin Brooch/Pendant - 18k Euro Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Watch Pin Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Sunray Flower
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Matte Gold Maiden Heirloom Brooch Pin Watch Holder
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Nouveau pin and watch holder featuring a gaze of a glamorous lady, a Gibson Girl with a diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late Victorian 14 Karat Gold Fleur-De-Lis Pendant Brooch Watch Locket Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ridged central banding Completed by hinged pin stem and looping bale for optional drop, watch or locket
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Watch Pin #23057
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14k Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Watch Pin The Fleur‑de‑Lis motif, regal and stylized, brings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890 Victorian Krementz Enamel 14 Karat Gold Watch Holder Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
swirls of the pin make it truly enchanting! This pin also serves as a watch holder. It may have once held
14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and White Bead Pin and Watch Holder
Located in Lexington, KY
This spectacular Victorian novelty is a 14k yellow gold pin and watch-holder boasting gorgeous
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Blue Enamel Cabochon Sapphire Watch Brooch Original Box, 1925
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Silver Blue Enamel with Cabochon Sapphire Watch Pin / Brooch. Fine Art Nouveau item in bright Blue
Sapphire, Silver, Enamel
Gold Watch Pin-The "Fleur-de-Lis" A Sign of Nobility-14k y.g.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fleur-de-Lis "the sign of nobility". Originally used to hold a lapel watch, however, today you can
14k Gold
Large Faux Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Large Faux Watch Pin
Art Deco Bakelite Watch Pin
Located in Winnetka, IL
A scarce, Art Deco black bakelite and chrome pin that resembles a watch. A similar example of this
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Ship's Wheel Watch-Form Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Figural ship's wheel watch-form pin, made and signed by Tiffany & Co. Mechanical. Well detailed
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Krementz Enamel Gold Four Leaf Clover Watch Pin Pendant
By Krementz & Co
Located in Palm Beach, FL
ladies watch from. I left the original patina on this pin, but it can easily be cleaned or removed. There
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold, Diamond, Onyx and Sapphire Lapel Watch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 14K white gold, diamond, black onyx and blue sapphire lapel watch pin, with 28 rose cut
Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Wonderful Victorian Lion and Shield Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
Wonderful 14Kt yellow gold Victorian Circa 1895 "Lion and Shield" watch pin/brooch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Gold Bow-shaped Watch Pin, 19th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
designed to suspend pendant watches. Egg pendant and pocket watch illustrated are not included. English
9k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French Gun Metal Coronet/Crown Watch Pin, 19th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Made for a French baron or count, a Napoleon III gold topped openwork gun metal pin designed as a 7
Berlin Iron, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Lapel Pin with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Santa Fe, NM
14kt yellow gold Dragon Lapel Pin with 18kt yellow gold Watch. Watch and Pin with Diamonds. Pin
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gunmetal and Gold Fob / Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gunmetal Fob / Brooch Watch. This beautiful antique pin / brooch watch is working and
Gilt Metal
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural purse charm or pendant. In 18k gold. Bezel-set with 8 round cut rubies. In the form of a purse or lady's handbag that opens with a hinge to the base, a sna...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,730Sale Price|27% Off
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Hand Engraved Millgrain Bow 1.30 Inch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco Sapphire, nine caliber cut sapphires weighing approximately 0.45 carats, and Diamond, numerous round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 17 Jewel M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Unique Wristwatch 1970S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Diamond and yellow gold 18K original unique model. Circa 1970. Original Omega certificate. Signed Omega and numbered. 40 diamonds 1.80 carat top quality according to the certi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with an very important look. 12.05 carats of fine green emeralds. 28.04 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold The de...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1950s Diamond Platinum Brooch 14 Carat
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels diamond brooch c.1950. The central cluster of seven round brilliant cut diamonds are encircled by a half outer curve of marquise diamonds. The centr...
Diamond, Platinum
Lady Dior Black Leather Beaded Bag, 2019
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Italy) Black leather bag embroidered with a multicolored pearl floral pattern. Golden metal elements. Lady Dior design from the 2019 Resort Collection. Additional in...
Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace and Chandelier Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond necklace and earrings set features a total of 174.55 carats of oval cut and drop shape faceted Ceylon sapphires of homogeneous splendid color and crysta...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$325,000
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch pendant epitomizes the luxury of turn-of-the-century jewelry from this renowned maker. The distinctive bow design, crafted circa 1890, and the meti...
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Double Snake Bracelet Coiled Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian double coiled snake bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s). Red and green enamel adorn the snakes. Some loss to the ename...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Slide Charm Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Slide Charm Bracelet - The bracelet contains 10 sliding charms and 1 built in charm clasp. The charms in order from the clasp are: Amethyst, Red Coral, Gold S...
14k 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.
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.