Dilys' Brooches
Family-run fine jewelry brand Dilys’ was established with the goal of creating adornments for modern Asian women that merge distinctive forward-looking style with tradition. To create the company’s bright, colorful and totally dazzling bracelets, rings, necklaces and other accessories, founder Dilys Young draws on Art Deco jewelry and a range of other modes and eras of design (Dilys’ transformable tiara necklace, for example, draws on Qing dynasty-era jewels). Young believes that professional women need to have choices in jewelry, with versatile options and pieces for all kinds of occasions.
Dilys’ began in 1991 as a maker of bespoke jewelry in Hong Kong. The company’s humble start allowed Young and her team of artisans to focus on the quality of design. Young traveled to trade shows in Taipei, Taiwan and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, establishing herself outside of the Hong Kong market and creating venturesome pieces — she designed various accessories that see both Art Deco influences and nods to Chinese culture in their geometrically rich arrangements of diamonds and integration of dragon motifs. Elsewhere, Young was using Paraiba tourmalines in Dilys’ cocktail rings and earrings long before the hypnotizing stone’s current surge of popularity.
By 2003, Young’s jewelry designs had reached a North American audience, and the founder took her collections to trade shows in Las Vegas and New York. Dilys' soon became known internationally. In 2008 and 2009, Dilys’ continued to reach new markets. The company launched its contemporary Novel and Lady collections and Dilys' acquired a new 4,000-square-foot facility in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, and operations expanded to meet the growing demand.
Shortly after celebrating 20 years in business, Young would open her Shanghai offices. Eventually, Young brought her daughter, Pearl Li, into the business. The University of the Arts London graduate helms marketing at the company and launched a sister brand, Young by Dilys’, to offer affordable accessories to today’s jewelry lovers. Another brand, D by Dilys', was founded by Li and Young in 2021 — it is focused on creating one-of-a-kind pieces with hand-picked gems for a younger clientele.
On 1stDibs, find Dilys’ rings, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry.
Early 2000s Hong Kong Baroque Revival Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Dilys' Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whi...
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dilys' Brooches
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Hong Kong Baroque Revival Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Modern Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dilys' Brooches
White Diamond, Gold
20th Century Unknown Dilys' Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Dilys' Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Austrian Late Victorian Vintage Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Ye...
1980s Vintage Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Dilys' Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Dilys' Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver