Italian 18K Gold Bee Brooch with Baroque Pearl, Diamonds (0.28 Ct) and Ruby Eyes
Located in Miami, FL
A delightful Italian figural bee brooch, exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and brought to life with luminous gemstones.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Gem Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Rubies, Italy
Located in La Jolla, CA
Multi-Gem Flower Pin with Diamonds and Amethyst in 18k Yellow Gold Italian made Flower Brooch features Blue and Yellow Sapphires, Red Rubies, Green Emeralds, and Purple Amethyst se...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
Italian 18k Gold Diamond Don Quixote Large Brooch Figurine with Agate Base
Located in New York, NY
The agate base measures 4.5" x 2.5". Weight of the brooch without the base - 60.5 grams. Marked 18k and Italy.
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Pave Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Signed Maresco, Italian manufacture 1990's. 2.5" across.
Gilt Metal
Vintage 0.02ct Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, Circa 1980, Italy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of the setting with the maker's mark (AF), the mark for 18k gold ( 750 ) and the mark for Milano, Italy (1106 MI).
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asprey Italian Made 18k Gold Large Polished 3D Leaf Pin Brooch w/ Diamond Stem
By Asprey
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 25.31 Grams Overall Width: 53.5mm (2.1") Overall Length: 106.9mm (4.2") Backing: Dual Pin & Pull Closure Signature: Asprey 18kt Italy Co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sicilian Cart Vintage Brooch
Located in Milano, MI
Unusual Vintage brooch set in 18ct gold depicting a Sicilian cart, symbol of Sicilian folklore.
18k Gold
Gianfranco Ferre Tusk Brooch
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Tusk Brooch / pin
Bvlgari Pearl And Diamond Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Pearl And Diamond Brooch A brooch featuring a large center white South Sea Cultured pearl surrounded by marquise, round, and pear shape diamonds. Measurements: 1.5" long ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Platinum Retrò Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
This brooch was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Diamond, Platinum
14 Carats Diamonds, Platinum Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant brooch in platinum structure studded with diamonds. Diamonds 10.50 ct Baguette Cut Diamonds 3.50 ct Total Weight 38.70 gr RF +FHHFR K.AFRAA For any information, feel free t...
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Carriage Brooch Clock
By BUCHERON
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron Vintage Carriage Brooch with Concealed Watch Description: A magnificent vintage brooch by Boucheron, designed in the form of an elegant horse-drawn carriage. Crafted in 18...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Modernist Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nice, FR
GIANNI VERSACE by UGO CORREANI vintage silver tone modernist brooch embellished with a clear crystal. Embossed GIANNI VERSACE Made in Italy.
Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch
By Airoldi
Located in New York, NY
Gilt sterling elephant brooch with silver toned tusks. Blue paste eyes. Airoldi,Italy. 2" x 2", 1980s.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Exceptional Valentino Snake Brooch
By Valentino Garavani
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Haute Couture Valentino Snake Brooch from the 1980's. Completely hand made, with an ornate curled setting of miniature jet pave, rose cut amythest crystals all set onto a bas...
Gilt Metal
Amazing Neptune Fountain Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Condition, Signed Italy. Length 12" x 2.5".
Silver Plate, Base Metal
KRIZIA Vintage Massive Jewelled Camellia Brooch
By Krizia
Located in Nice, FR
KRIZIA vintage massive silver-tone camellia brooch embellished with clear crystals. Embossed KRIZIA Made in Italy.
Double Chiseled Knot Brooch - Micheletto
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Embrace timeless beauty with the exquisite Double Chiseled Knot Brooch, showcasing a stunning blend of craftsmanship and elegance. Features: Material: 18 Karat Gold Total Gold Weigh...
18k Gold
$50,000 / item
Iconic Verdura Wrapped Heart Peridot Brooch
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Verdura Wrapped Heart Peridot Brooch A brooch featuring cabochon peridots clustered together into a heart shape. With a gold wire framework & a bow motif on the top. Mea...
Peridot, 18k Gold
Turquoise and Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite brooch presents a captivating tableau of four turquoise birds perched on a golden branch. The birds are adorned in gold with meticulously detailed beaks, feathers and ...
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Retro Coral Branch Trembler Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Italy. 3.25" x 2.5".
Gilt Metal, Brass
$350,000 / set
Important Bvlgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set Brooch: 1 Old European Cut diamond weighing 9.41 carat Set with 58 marquise cut and 38 round cut diamonds Earrings: 2 center Round diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sapphire and diamond turtle brooch
Located in New York, NY
Italian export mark. Total weight: 27.4 grams. Measurements: 2.8 x 4.1 cm
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage MOSCHINO Golden Clover Heart Novelty Brooch
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Golden Clover Heart Novelty Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Iconic clover and heart drop novelty brooch. - Signed MOSCHINO. - Gold tone hardware. - Su...
Vintage Massive SHARRA PAGANO Jewelled Snake Brooch
By Sharra Pagano
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive SHARRA PAGANO Jewelled Snake Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic SHARRA PAGANO. - Massive snake brooch studded with sparkly rhinestones. - Silver tone hardware. - Sign...
Fine Enamel & 18K Gold Rooster Brooch
Located in Berlin, BE
An elegant rooster brooch finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with exquisite enamel detailing. The harmonious blend of rich gold and vibrant enamel highlights its exceptional craftsman...
18k Gold, Enamel
1960s Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Roma, RM
A vibrant and expressive jewel, this charming flower brooch dates to the 1960s and captures the bold, colorful aesthetic of the era. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, the p...
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage MOSCHINO Ballerina Tutu Dress Whimsical Brooch
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Ballerina Tutu Dress Whimsical Brooch FEATURES: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Whimsical ballerina tutu dress brooch with beads in ecru shade. - Signed Moschino. - Ex...
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
This brooch was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,000
Rare Veiled Lady Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
This veiled lady brooch is superbly crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, with approximately 4.60 ct micro pave round diamonds on her veil. She has ruby earrings totaling approxim...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Quadruple Hook Modernist Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Quadruple Hook Modernist Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic GIANNI VERSACE. - Quadruple hook modernist style brooch. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed GIANNI VERS...
Jean & Kuniko poured glass brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Jean & Kuniko brooch is from poured glass set in gilded gold-tone hardware. The center stone is clear-colored pour glass. The brooch measures 1 7/8" in length, 1 3/4" in width, ...
Vintage MOSCHINO Comedy Tragedy Mask Novelty Brooch
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Comedy Tragedy Mask Novelty Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Comedy tragedy masks brooch. - Patinated gold tone hardware. - Signed MOSCHINO on reverse....
Vintage 1980s Buccellati Coral Gold Rose Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
Elegant and romantic in composition, the jewel captures the house’s signature reinterpretation of nature through refined Italian goldsmithing. Both wearable art and collectible desi...
Coral, Gold
Nardi Enamel and Sapphire Frog Brooch
By Nardi
Located in New York, NY
Nardi Enamel and Sapphire Frog Brooch A yellow enamel frog brooch by Nardi, accented with cabochon sapphires for the frog’s eyes. Approximate Length: 2.5 cm Approximate Weight: 6....
Sapphire, Enamel
18 Karat Diamond Enamel Birds Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful two bird brooch is sure to be a conversation starter! 18 karat yellow gold birds on branch perch with lots of detail One eye per bird with bezel set diamond Brilliant ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Enamel Gold Fantasy Dragon Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming enameled 18K fantasy dragon brooch with multicolored translucent enamels. Beautifully designed with a small ruby. 2.25" x 3" high Excellent condition, small linear flake on ...
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Vintage MOSCHINO Templar Cross Novelty Brooch
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Templar Cross Novelty Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.15 inches (8 cm) Width: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Novelty templar cross brooc...
MOSCHINO Vintage Gold Tone Angel Brooch
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage antiqued gold tone angel brooch featuring a textured metal heart and a pearlescent heart drop. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurements : height approx. 12.5 cm ...
Gilt Metal
Handmade Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in Wailea, HI
Welcome to the fifties! A floral handmade platinum and diamond brooch. Weighing in with a total diamond weight of 8.85 carats of round brilliant cuts and baggettes approximately. Al...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century Tiffany & Co Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This gorgeous stylised flower brooch pin dates to that period of their fame and was made in Italy for retail by Tiffany.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage MOSCHINO Pink Cosmetic Powder Puff Novelty Brooch
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Pink Cosmetic Powder Puff Novelty Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Pink powder puff novelty brooch. - Labeled CHEAP and CHIC across. - Excellent vintag...
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Torsade Pearl Cross Novelty Brooch
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Torsade Pearl Cross Novelty Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Massive round twisted/ torsade openwork brooch with dangling pearl cross. - Patina...
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
This brooch was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Beehive Brooch by Bijoux Cascio
By Bijoux Cascio
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite vintage bee brooch by Bijoux Cascio is a radiant example of Italian costume jewelry, blending charm, elegance, and craftsmanship in a highly collectible piece.
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1960s diamonds and gold leaves brooch
Located in Milano, MI
Made in Italy. Highlights: - 18ct gold two tone - Huit-huit cut diamonds for 1ct total c.a. - Finely hand-made - Stamped ITALY 18K Measurements - Length 5.6cm x width 3.6cm - Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Ruby Gold Dog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
1960s 18k gold dog brooch with ruby eyes. Brooch measures 35mm x 39mm.
Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1989 MOSCHINO Dinner Gold Tone Spoon Brooch
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1989 MOSCHINO Dinner Golden Spoon Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Lucite heart with peace sign drop brooch. - Signed MOSCHINO. - Gold tone hardware. - Excellen...
Vintage MOSCHINO Lucite Heart Peace Sign Novelty Brooch
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Lucite Heart Peace Sign Novelty Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Lucite heart with peace sign drop brooch. - Signed MOSCHINO. - Gold tone hardware. - E...
Giovani Gemstone and Diamond Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone, Diamond, and 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pin. This pin has 11ct of diamonds, 3ct of rubies, and 25ct of emeralds all set in 18k yellow gold. Stamped 750, GIOVANI, Italy
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Gold Enamel Large Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Brooch is 46mm x 55mm. Marked: M 18k, Italy. Weight - 40.7 grams.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Baroque Pearl, Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant brooch in 9kt embellished with a baroque pearl body and a diamond eye. diamond 0.20kt baroque pearl 3.10gr tot weight 10.4gr r.f. +UHFF RK.AUUU80 For any inquiries,please c...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Modernist Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nice, FR
Embossed GIANNI VERSACE Made in Italy. Indicative measurements : length approx. 15 cm (5.91 inches) / max. width approx. 3.8 cm (1.50 inches).
1960s Diamond & Sapphire Brooch – G. Petochi Roma
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant brooch signed G. Petochi Roma, crafted in the 1960s in 18ct white gold.
18k Gold
Bulgari Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Floral Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Floral Brooch Description: A magnificent Bulgari floral brooch, masterfully designed with an array of vibrant gemstones, exuding elegance and time...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1970s Mario Buccellati Diamond White Gold Rosette Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
Elegant and highly decorative, this brooch is a striking example of 1970s Italian high jewelry and timeless wearable art.
Diamond, White Gold
18k Gold and Jade Squirrel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold and Jade Squirrel Brooch It has eyes that are cabochon ruby an diamond and nose that is cabochon sapphire. Jade measurements is 11.68 mm x 15.46 mm Brooch measurements Le...
18k 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.