Vintage White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The setting is crafted in 12k white gold with detailed filigree work. Weight: 13.3 Grams Stone: Shell (44 x 33 mm) Round Diamond (1.5 mm) Marquise Sapphire (2.84 x 1.3 mm) Measureme...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This sculptural floral brooch is crafted in rich 14K yellow gold and adorned with a vibrant arrangement of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Yellow Sapphires and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold Yellow Sapphires and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch Details: Featuring yellow sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Aquamarine and Diamond Pearl and 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.52 carat aquamarine, 0.16 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat rose gold and platinum brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, large and impressive 0.42 carat diamond, 0.28 carat ruby and 0.45 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold peacock brooch; part of our diverse jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby and Gold Bear Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2.95 Carat Diamond and 18K Gold Brooch Pin
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A beautiful, vintage inspired old cut European Diamond and 18K Gold brooch, with a matte dull gold finish.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold and Silver Set Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique pearl and 0.75 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.05 carat diamond, seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the intricate twisted rope and leaf motifs are accented with 28 brilliant round diamonds totaling approximately 1.45 carats, adding elegant sparkle and di...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Snowflake Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Snowflake Brooch Details: Measurements: 3.3 cm x 3 cm Weight: 7.5 grams Hallmarked: 585 In excellent condition
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Spray Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking mid-century brooch crafted in 18K white gold, showcasing a dramatic spray design centered with three vivid oval-cut rubies totaling approximately 2.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite vintage brooch is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a stunning interplay of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch Details: The flowers set with full-cut diamonds, approximate total weight 3.10 carats, and centering circular-cut sapphires and e...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bicolor Gold, Diamond and Pearl Tennis Racquet Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This playful tennis racquet brooch is decorated with 24 top quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carat total with a cultured pearl "tennis ball" ready for...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Victorian 9kt Gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 9kt Gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch. This brooch features a crescent set with vibrant rubies and accent diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Crab Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage crab brooch is a wonderfully expressive and highly collectible figural piece, set with 0.46ctw of rubies and 0.15ctw of diamonds in a warm 14k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline and Diamond 18K White Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This alluring 18K white gold brooch/pendant showcases an eccentric abstract design, centering a 3.50-carat emerald-cut green tourmaline with a rich, vivid hue.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Gold Brooch, ca 1950
Located in Genève, CH
A European vintage brooch in 18k yellow gold set with rubies (NH, 1.16ct total) and diamonds (1.87ct total).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Flower Brooch, Rose Quartz, Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Flower brooch in rose quartz, diamonds and 18 kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Convertible Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
This tailored brooch features an open work design composed of bead set round brilliant diamonds highlighting a central shield shaped design highlighting a round brilliant diamond in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Brooch in Platinum and Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An estate art-deco brooch with 8.60 carats of European cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, approx. 0.55tcw.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Merrin Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch
By Merrin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural creation by Merrin, this vintage brooch is crafted in a dynamic swirl motif, set in platinum and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Moonstone and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Crafted from a combination of 14ct yellow gold and platinum, this unique piece is the perfect brooch for any special occasion.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald And Diamond Brooch in White Gold 750
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant brooch in white gold 750. Set in prongs with 15 round cut emeralds and 75 diamonds of various shapes (round, marquise and tapered cut).
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 24.67 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond and White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage aquamarine brooch in white gold is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s period brooch in gold, platinum and diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Gorgeous 1940s period brooch set in 18ct gold and platinum with old cut and rose cut diamonds for circa 1.60ct total.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding Edwardian brooch, meticulously crafted from 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Leaf Brooch Description: This sculptural mid-century brooch is designed as a stylized botanical spray, crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Magnificent Pearl and Diamond Set Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, French. This stunning jeweled flower is exquisite! Its compelling look is the result of sublime design work underscored by meticulous fabrication. The nuanced yello...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Large Brilliant and Marquise Diamond Brooch 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Diamond Count: ~43 marquise, ~35-36 brilliant cut Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~8.8 carats B...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 55.83ct Star Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Yves brooch is an exceptionally bold and highly collectible statement piece, centered by a remarkable 55.83ct star sapphire accented by 1.46ctw of diamonds in rich 18k y...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Yellow and White Gold Mother and Cub Elephants Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage elephant brooch made in matte and polished 18k yellow gold with white gold accents on the mother elephant's ear and trunk.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Gold and 2.20 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.20 carats. Made in France Circa 1950s 2 x 1 1/2 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Gold and 5.00 carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 5.00 carats. Circa 1970s 3 x 1 1/8 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold and Platinum Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Brooch 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 An elegant early 20th‑century pearl and diamond bow brooch, crafted in 18ct gold and platinum, circa 1910.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Magnesite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bunch Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with leaves studded with diamonds and spheres of magnesite.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Chalcedony and Diamond Grasshopper Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Chalcedony and Diamond Dragonfly Vintage Brooch. Hand set with Chalcedony, Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.15tcw and accented w/MOP.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon sapphires throughout the wings, with a row of 9 square cut rubies running through the centre of the body and 28 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond Emerald Gold Brooch and Earrings Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive diamond and emerald brooch and earring mounted in 22k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Wreath Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Wreath Brooch A white gold brooch set with 6 pear-shaped rubies and 36 round cut diamonds, fitted with a bail for wear as a pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon emeralds throughout the wings, with a row of 9 square cut sapphires running through the centre of the body and 2...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon rubies throughout the wings, with a row of 9 square cut sapphires running through the centre of the body and 28 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ammolite and Diamond Pave 14K Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A large natural ammolite brooch and pendant in 14K yellow gold, featuring a spectacular freeform iridescent ammolite cabochon bezel-set within a polished gold frame, accented by a di...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14K Two-Tone Gold and Sapphire Diamond Brooch
Located in Queens, NY
Retro 14K Rose Gold and Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, adorned with eight round faceted diamonds weighing approx. 0.36 carat and ten round faceted sapphires weighing approx...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Pearl and Diamond Brooch in White Gold and Silver
Located in Braintree, GB
Crafted in silver and 18ct white gold, the piece combines organic design with fine diamond craftsmanship.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Silver
14K Rose Gold and Diamond Sunburst Brooch/Pendant #24264
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold and Diamond Sunburst Brooch/Pendant- This striking 14K rose gold piece features a radiant sunburst centered with one brilliant cut diamond (.20 ct.) and surrounded by ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch An ornate brooch set with a carved emerald centerpiece, accented with fancy cut colored diamonds and white round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold and Silver Victorian Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18K Gold and Silver Victorian antique diamond brooch, showcasing dazzling old-cut diamonds in an exquisite floral design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond and Turquoise Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.80 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold, platinum set bar brooch; part of our diverse antique and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon rubies throughout the wings, with a row of 10 square cut sapphires running through the centre of the body and 28...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline and Diamond Paisley Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline and Diamond Paisley Brooch A yellow gold brooch designed in a paisley motif, set with a round cut diamond set in a heart shaped setting at the center, accented by round d...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold, Diamond, and Porcelain Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 19th Century (Victorian, or possibly earlier) brooch. With a very finely painted porcelain medallion mounted in an 14 karat yellow gold off-round setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 2.75 Carat Diamond and White Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.75 carat diamond and 9 karat white gold floral brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 9k 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.