Jade Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k white gold brooch, featuring pear shaped green jade stones, surrounded with approx. 0.90ctw H/VS-Si diamonds.
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Jade Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k white gold brooch, featuring pear shaped green jade stones, surrounded with approx. 0.90ctw H/VS-Si diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Massive Jade Diamond Brooch Pendant 14K White Gold, 1975
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Massive Jade Diamond Brooch Pendant 14K White Gold, 1975 A striking and sculptural brooch-pendant centered around a substantial circular Jade plaque of rich, natural green hue, displ...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Carved Jade Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and versatile jewel featuring a finely carved natural green jadeite plaque, mounted in a modernist 18K white gold setting. The jadeite carving showcases flowing foliate mo...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold Alloy Pearl and Jadeite Jade Bouquet Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant brooch is crafted in 6k white gold alloy and features a bouquet design composed of pearls and jadeite jade.
Jade, Pearl, White Gold
Mings Hawaii Round White Jade Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 27.4 Grams Stone: Natural White Jade Brooch Measurements: ~2" x 2" Stamped: "Mings" Condit...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Jade & Natural Diamond Brooch Bezel-Grain Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This brooch, depicting two leaves held by a branch, entirely crafted in 18-karat white gold, is a work of exquisite beauty and sophistication.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Jade, Gold Serpent, and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carved Jade, Gold Serpent, and Pearl Brooch Description: This striking circular brooch features a vivid green carved jade plaque encircled by four coiled serpent motifs in richly te...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Untreated Natural Jadite Jade and 0.62Ct Diamond Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Elevate your accessory game with this one-of-a-kind white gold brooch featuring two pieces of Certified natural A grade Jade (Fei sui) in an intense green color and unique huaigu sha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Jade, Black and White Enamel Radiant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carved Jade, Black and White Enamel Radiant Brooch Description: This vibrant brooch centers on a richly carved green jade plaque depicting a pair of birds among foliage, framed by a...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Carved Jade Diamond Gold Berry Brooch 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Vienna, Austria, circa 1950 The brooch is finely modeled as a pair of gold berries with three carved nephrite jade leaves attached to a white and yellow gold branch accented with old...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Jade Diamond & Blue Sapphire Emerald Onyx Panther White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond panther climbing on a branch brooch crafted in 14k white gold, its body set with round diamonds accented with sapphire, partially rotating head, with eyes set with emeralds a...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jade and Diamond Brooch/Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in LA, CA
Item #8123 GGA (Gemassure Gemological Appraisals) Certified Platinum and 18K Ladies Jade and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 9.15 carat Jade and 1.35 carat Diamonds Platinum (PLAT) natural...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, White Gold
Mings White Jade and Pearl Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.6 Grams Stones: Jade and akoya pearls Brooch Measurements: 2.3" x 1.30" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" ...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Jade Buddha with Diamond Pendant/Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carved Jade Buddha 32.91 carats with Diamond 1.44 carats Pendant/Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 3.5 cm Length: 5.7 cm Total Weight: 36.51 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral Pearl Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Drop Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique brooch featuring natural materials which include 2 baroque pearls, 1 piece of hand carved coral, and a fine piece of green jadeite jade.
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nephrite Jade and Coral 'Mistletoe' Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
It's very rare that we have any jewels with any Christmas connotations, however this mid century brooch pin is an exception. Crafted from 14 karat white gold and set with coral, neph...
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Era Platinum 18KT White Gold Genuine Jade And Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from high-quality platinum and 18KT white gold, this vintage art deco era brooch features genuine jade and sparkling .30ct-tw F-VS/SI diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Platinum
Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Siamese Fighting Fish Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 17.0 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.80 carat, Ruby 2.99 carats and Diamond 3.32 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 6.5 cm Length: 6.3 cm Total Weight: 47.4...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,200 / set
Jade & Diamond Brooch and Earring Set
Located in LA, CA
Item #9931 Mason Kay Certified 14K Ladies Brooch and Earring Set with Jade and Diamonds Brooch 5.15 x 13.10 x 2.43mm random green jade marquise in 6-stone white metal pendant brooc...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jade with Black Diamond and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 53.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.60 carat and Diamond 0.22 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.1 cm Length: 58 cm Total ...
Black Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Carved Jade Rock Crystal Gold Lily of the Valley Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
The flower heads are carved from frosted rock crystal and mounted in 14K white gold. Each green leave is naturalistically carved from a single piece of nephrite jade.
Crystal, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco gold brooch with jade and diamonds, France, circa 1925.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The brooch is made of 14-karat white gold (0.585 fineness).
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Vintage Jade Diamond Gold Lily of The Valley Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The brooch, extremely realistic in its workmanship, is completed by two jade leaves on which you can see the engraving of the veins and by a double ribbon that encircles the composit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Large Yellow Gold Jade & Pearl 4 Leaf Clover Charm Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - 15.4x11.3mm each (approx.) (5) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Bead Shape - White Color - 5.4mm-7.1mm...
Jade, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Red Coral Rose, Lapis Lazuli Vase & Jade 18K White Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Interspersed among the roses are heart-shaped leaves meticulously carved from rich, forest-green Jade, creating a magnificent contrast against the cool 18k white gold structure.
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold White Jade and Lapis Ladybug Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Measuring 35 x 25 mm, this charming piece is crafted from serene white jade and deep royal lapis. All set in radiant 18K gold. The White Jade, sourced from Myanmar, is believed t...
Jade, 18k Gold
18k Gold Coral and White Jade Duck Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This duck pin features a creamy white jade body, a coral wing kissed with warm orange hues, and a sprinkle of diamonds that shimmer with every glance. Handcrafted in glowing 18k go...
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage Pearl Diamond Carved Jade Lily of The Valley Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Hugler, Vienna, circa 1950. The 18K white gold brooch is designed as a ribbon tied lily of the valley with forteen cultured pearl (5-6 mm) flowerheads accented by single cut diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
Large Buddha Themed Red Jade and Diamond Brooch/Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Buddha Themed Brooch/Pendant Metal: 14k Yellow & White Gold Diamond count: 21 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond total carat weight: ~0.10 Diamo...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Icy & Imperial Jade Diamond Hummingbird Brooch, Fine Enamel Work
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. This I...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
GIA Antique Art Deco 14k Platinum Type A Jade & Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 9.83 Grams Stone: Type A Jade, .15tcw Diamond Near Colorless/SI Measurements: 47.3 x 7.20 x 7.1mm Hallmark (Pin back): 14K Brooch Metal: Platinum Pin Metal: 13-14k White Gold...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Pearl Diamond Jade Lily of the Valley Brooch c. 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
The green leaf is naturalistically carved from a single piece of nephrite jade. The white 14K gold stems are tied with a diamond set ribbon bow.
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Untreated Jade and Diamond Grapevine Flower and Ribbon Design Brooch in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
All set in 18 karat smooth white gold. This brooch has a sturdy closure with a safety clasp for additional protection.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold White Jade and Black Onyx Diamond Swan Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant swan pin features a neck and head sculpted from velvety black onyx, a stone believed to absorb negative energy and promote resilience. All set in 18k gold. Its body ...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold
Art Deco Jadeite and Diamond Brooch Pin 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Brooch Pin Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 16.9 grams Length: 2.75 Inches Center Stone Details: Gemstone: Jadeite Jade Dimensions: Approximately 2.5 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marcus & Co. Art Deco Carved Jade Diamond Platinum Floral Brooch Pendant Clip
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear-shaped jade tablet pierced and carved to depict florals Measuring 31.5 x 18.0 mm - translucent medium green with mottling Prong set in a sweeping platinum frame surr...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
"Imperial Butterfly" 18K White Gold, Genuine Imperial Jadeite Pendant & Brooch
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
The unique finish on the 18k white gold adds another layer of uniqueness to your necklace or brooch 2 in 1.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA White Gold Imperial Green Type A Jadeite Heart and 2.21tcw Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and highly artistic brooch crafted in white gold, showcasing a luxurious combination of natural jadeite and fine diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Jade, Black Diamond & Multi-Gemstone 18K White Gold Hair Clip
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 8.20x4.30x1.40cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "219 Black Diamonds 2.87 CT 19 Ruby & Sapphire 9.22 CT 11 Green Garnet 1.64 CT 1 MXJA 26.83 CT 18KW 30.54 GM (WWIT)" 18...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Floral Jadeite Brooch with Diamond Accents in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite Art Deco–inspired brooch showcases a beautifully carved green jade plaque, alive with swirling floral and foliate motifs that give the piece a soft, organic movement.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jadeite Tourmaline and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Forged in the finest 18-karat gold, its design features sumptuous green jade petals unfurling gracefully.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Jadeite Platinum White Gold Ruby 0.40 Carat Diamond 0.49 Carat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Jadeite diamond brooch made in platinum set with single cut diamonds. Estimated circa early 1900's. Art Deco Diamond Ruby Carved Jade Brooch. Length: 7.5cm Width: 1.5cm
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Leaf Shape Natural Jadeite and Diamond Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent brooch in a leaf shape featuring a translucent oval natural jadeite cabochon of bright emerald green colour, decorated with pear shape, marquise and brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jadeite Yellow Briolette Diamond Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18-karat white and yellow gold, it features six pieces of jade, combining to a total weight of 7.0 carats, arranged in a symmetrical floral design.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 52.0 Grams Stone: Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Jade, Citrine, Moonstone, Opal, Enamel Measurements: 85.02 x 59.3 x 9.71mm Metal: 10-18k Yellow and White Gold Item #: BR-1...
Citrine, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold...
Imperial Green Jade and Diamond Cross Pendant by Dilys'
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Giving the traditional cross symbol an oriental reincarnation, the House of Dilys' is proud to present this sensational 18K White Gold pendant, adorned with 17 Imperial Green Jade pi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 18K Gold Gem Set Diamond Brooch with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous gem set Diamond brooch is a bit Tutti Frutti plus. This brooch is large 8.5 cm long or 3 1/4" at the widest it is 3 cm and it weights 34.4 grams. The brooch consists ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...
"Bird on A Tree" Baikalla Jewelry Signature Neck-piece Brooch Necklace
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* Original Design---"Bird On a Tree". A masterpiece by Baikalla artisans. Brought to life with the highest quality jewels. Inspired by nature, this neckpiece combines gifts of nature...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique White Jade Hetain River Pebble Gold Milgrain Filigree Convertible Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
As Hetian River naturally water-polished white tremolite jade from China, this milky nephrite 10mm-long hand-cut oval cabochon is prong set on an antique Belle Epoque-period convert...
Jade, Gilt Metal, White Gold, Gold
Certified Untreated Jadite Jade and 18Ct Diamond Necklace Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Unveil the unparalleled beauty and exquisite craftsmanship of this certified untreated jadeite and diamond necklace in 18K white gold. This exceptional piece transcends traditional j...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eostre Jade, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite and Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Melbourne, AU
Designed as a flower, centrally set with a South Sea pearl, measuring approximately 17.90mm, within a border of tsavorite garnets, the nephrite petals enhanced with jadeite cabochons...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Jade, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Pendant/ Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 45.08 carats, Pink Sapphire 0.09 carat, Tsavorite 0.02 carat, Yellow Sapphire 1.29 carats and Blue Sapphire 0.21 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain...
Jade, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,672Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Jade Butterfly Pendant Cum Brooch With Black & White Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:19.696g,D:2.37ct, Jade:13.15ct, 48X42 MM
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$52,500Sale Price|30% Off
Certified Jade, Ruby, Diamond & Enameled Dragonfly Pendant / Brooch. Exquisite!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The very versatile pendant / brooch is set in 18k white gold. The dragonfly has colorful enameled wings, there are also natural round brilliant diamonds and ruby eyes and tail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Imperial Jade, Diamond Butterfly Pendant / Brooch, Collector Quality
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The pendant / brooch is set in 18k white gold and yellow gold. There are 2 carved imperial green jade wings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
Certified Colorless Icy Jade & Diamond Swan Pendant / Brooch, High Translucency
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is certified to be natural jadeite jade. The pendant / brooch is set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Natural Jade Diamond Pendant Brooch, Vivid Apple Green, Dolphins
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a vivid apple green Jade and diamond pendant / brooch. The pendant / brooch is set in 18k white gold and diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White 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.