Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1998 Gold Baroque Pearls Face Mask Rose Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1998 Baroque Large Openwork Pearls Face Mask Roses Flower Modernist Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Limited edition for designed Christmas 1998.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 GROSSE Gold Textured Layer Rose Curled Flower Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Textured Vivid Flower Layers Rose Curled Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Rose Camellia Flower Brooch Made In France Black White Rare
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Chanel Rose or Caméllia Flower brooch in black and white fabric.
Vintage Chanel Rose Camellia Flower Brooch Made In France Black White Rare
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Chanel Rose or Caméllia Flower brooch in black and white fabric.
Christian Dior Vintage 1972 Gold Vivid Textured Rose Curled Leaf Flower Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1972 3D Unisex Vivid Textured Blossom Flourish Rose Curled Leaf Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1997 Large Gold Silver Heart Rose Fire Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1997 Baroque Large Relief Rose Flame Fire Heart Openwork Modernist Chunky Brooch, Silver Gold Tone Limited edition for designed Christmas 1997.
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold-Plated Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
At the center, a pavé cluster of white cubic zirconia adds brilliant contrast and sparkle. Crafted in rose gold-plated metal, the piece features a two-in-one design: it can be worn ...
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Gold Rose Flower Curled Blossom Leaf Buds Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Vivid Rose Flower Buds Blossom Curled Leaf Brooch Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1969 Vintage Large Rose Blossom Flower Flourish Vivid 3D Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1969 Vintage 3D Large Textured Vivid Flourish Blossom Flower Rose Elegant Modenrist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold-Plated Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
At the center, a pavé cluster of white cubic zirconia adds brilliant contrast and sparkle. Crafted in rose gold-plated metal, the piece features a two-in-one design: it can be worn ...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Flower Vivid 3D Rose Blossom Flourish Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Vivid 3D Rose Blossom Flourish Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large 3D Textured Vivid Floral Rose Blossom Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Iconic Large 3D Textured Vivid Floral Rose Blossom Flourish Flower Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage SORET Retro 14K Two Tone Rose Green Gold Amethyst Brooch US
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage SORET Retro, circa 1940s, 14K Two Tone Rose Green Gold Amethyst Brooch Signed; 'SORET' '14K' Somers-Ernest Co., New York, NY Age; Retro, 1940s Measurements; 1.25 inch ro...
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage Gents 12K Gold Filled Carved Rose Brooch Enamel Leaf Lever Back Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage mid-century jewelry demi-parure by Gents features a matching brooch pin and lever back earrings set.
Enamel, Gold-filled
$183Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Oversized Gilded Crystal Pavé Rose Brooch by Nolan Miller, 1990s
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 3.75" tall - Gold plated - Crystal rhinestones - By Nolan Miller (signed on verso) - Circa 1990s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition
Christian Dior Vintage 1963 GROSSE Gold Long Vivid Double Rose Leaf Buds Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Textured Long Vivid 3D Double Curled Flower Rose Buds Leaf Brooch Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Large Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Like Rose Flower Jade Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Shape - Carved Rose Flower Shape - Multi Prong Set - Green Color - 34.9x27.3mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: ...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Large 3D Vivid Rose Blossom Leaf Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Large 3D Vivid Rose Flower Blossom Leaf Stem Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Good condition.
Gold Plate
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Rose de Nol 18K Gold 1.54ct Diamond and Coral Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Rose de Nol brooch is simply chic. Pink Coral petals allow it to add a stylish pop of color to any hat, lapel, or scarf.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Rose Petal Brooch/Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch / pendant is an iconic design by Angela Cummings from 1979.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Fancy Gray Diamond Rose Brooch in 18k Blackened White Gold, 8.80 Carats
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous vintage diamond rose brooch in 18K white. This is a stunning brooch of a rose covered in fancy gray round diamonds in a beautiful 3D design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
1980s Vintage Red Coral Rose, Lapis Lazuli Vase & Jade 18K White Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A spectacular and vibrantly colored vintage 1980s "Giardinetto" (Vase of Flowers) statement brooch.
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Rose Pin Brooch with 1 Carat Round H VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: This vintage 18K yellow gold rose pin brooch exudes timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Rose Brooch by David E. Trabich
Located in beverly hills, CA
The perfect rose. This beautifully rendered brooch features a softly shimmering textured and sculpted rose atop a stem of ribbed gold leaves. At the heart of the rose is a sparkling ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Carved Red Coral Rose, Emerald & Diamond Black Onyx Vase 9K Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A truly magnificent and highly sculptural vintage"Giardinetto" (Vase of Flowers) statement brooch.
Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
$151Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Silver Crystal Pavé Long Stem Rose Figural Brooch by Nolan Miller, 1990s
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 3" tall - Silver tone - Crystal rhinestone pavé - From "The Glamour Collection" - By Nolan Miller (signed with on verso) - Circa 1990s - Estate acqui...
Vintage Diamonds & Rubies Dog Brooch in 18kt Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
This charming dog brooch is expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a whimsical design brought to life with pavé-set natural rose cut diamonds (approximately 0.30 carats) an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cameo Brooch Pendant The beautiful pendant depicts a classical female profile with fine carved detail.
Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k Bi-Color Gold Shotgun Brooch, Birmingham 1958, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 9k rose and white gold.
Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris 18ct Gold & Lapis Lazuli Turtle Brooch, 1950s
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A truly delightful and rare Cartier brooch in the form of a 18ct gold turtle with a lapis lazuli body and diamond eyes. It has five gold spikes on its lapis body. It was made in 1948...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique Vintage Estate Art Deco Diamond Platinum Large Pin Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Antique Vintage Estate Diamond Large Pin Brooch. A magnificent Vintage Estate Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch, showcasing timeless elegance. This handcrafted masterpiece ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Victorian Natural Pearl and Natural Sapphire Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique Victorian Natural Pearl and Natural Sapphire Gold Vintage Brooch Pin. Hand set with 8 Natural Pearls and 28 Natural Blue Sapphires.
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Retro Gold Cabochon Ruby & 0.25ctw Diamond Spray Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Dark Red Color - 11.11mm (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Red Color - Most Likely Burma - No He...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Artisan 18k Yellow Gold Rose Shaped Brooch with 1.53ct Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handmade 18k yellow gold and diamond rose-shaped brooch, vintage, very gently worn. Brooch measures 2-1/2 x 2-1/8 inches.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pink & Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pink & Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch Metal: 14k pink & yellow gold Weight: 6.97 grams Length: 20mm Width: 46mm Signed: Tiffany & Co. 14k
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Graziano Princess Diana 1997 England Rose Brooch, Enamel, Gold-Plated
By R.J. Graziano
Located in Milford, DE
A stunning Graziano flower brooch - Princess Diana's 1997 England Rose, decorated with green and pink enamel and glittering crystals.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage Two Tone Gold Ruby Cluster & Diamond Layered Daisy Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage brooch is crafted in solid 14k rose & white gold and features a stunning, hand assembled daisy flower design drenched with fine quality rubies and diamonds thro...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Diamond Emerald Bird 19.2kt Tricolor Gold Portuguese Brooch
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Bird Brooch in 19.2kt Tricolor Gold, Mid-20th Century, Portugal.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Oyster Shell Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.75 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set brooch in the form of an oyster shell; part of our diverse ant...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 14 Karat Rose Gold Airplane Propeller Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized airplane propeller Featuring a platinum and triangular frame as the airplane's front Centering rose gold airplane propellers; intersecting with frame Tested...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co 14k Two-Tone Love Knot Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Deceptively simple and deeply meaningful. This signed Tiffany & Co. bar pin from the 1940s features a single love knot, one of the most ancient symbols, representing bonds that canno...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Italy Brooch Pin Large Statement Modernist Swirl Design Tri Gold
Located in Greer, SC
"Artistic leaf design brooch is made in 14 karat yellow, white and rose gold, stamped 14KT, marked Italy weighs 10.2 pennyweights, cast and hand assembled construction, bright finish...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cameo Diamond Sapphire 9K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch Bezel Setting
Located in Marcianise, IT
Period: Vintage / Victorian & Belle Époque Revival Style: Classical Romantic / Figural Cameo Metal: 9k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver (Traditional Silver upon Gold manufacture) T...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Paris 1960's Diamond Coral Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Heart Target Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bullseye with beaded edges centering a carved coral heart Measuring 7.5 mm x 7.5 mm - opaque orangey red in color with subtle striations Pierced by a gold arro...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Platinum and Gold Rose Brooch with Rubies, Diamonds, and Emerald Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A strikingly romantic brooch crafted in the form of a blooming rose, this vintage jewel is a stunning example of 1940s floral design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 4.83 Carat Pink Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow and rose gold, with platinum settings.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Retro 1.46 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Tri-Gold Vintage Daisy Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional daisy flower with fluted rose gold petals With a grooved yellow gold stem and a domed white gold center Pave set with old European cut diamonds throughout W...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.16 carat diamond and 0.16 carat ruby, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set bird brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery coll...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tourmaline Vintage Wild Pansy Solitaire Brooch 14k .60ct Flower Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Tourmaline Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Round Color: Green Total Carats: .60ct Style: Solitaire Bro...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Multi-Gemstone and Yellow Gold 'Cart' Brooch by Alabaster and Wilson
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage cart brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow, white and rose gold.
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Vintage Victorian Style Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Diamond 9K Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exceptionally beautiful and imposing Vintage Victorian Revival style statement brooch.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ribbon Brooch, Circa 1950's
Located in London, GB
This original 1950's yellow gold vintage ribbon brooch is beautifully decorated with a rose gold contrasting leaf motif, centrally lined through each loop with 76 vibrant rubies tota...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Floral 0.50 Carat Ruby Dust Design on Leafs Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Floral 0.50 Carat Ruby Brooch Pin 18k Gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat Tri-Gold Vintage Horse Carriage Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional horse-drawn carriage with rolling wheels comprised of white, yellow, and rose gold Featuring passengers seated in carriage depicted wearing hats with round ...
Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant. Featuring of a Female Portrait, accented by Seed Pearls and Pearl set dangling drops. 14K Rose Gold mounting....
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage French Snowflake 18K Rose Gold This exquisite Vintag Cluster Diamond Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Vintage High Quality made Diamond Snowfleks Brooch pin is made of solid 18K Rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
6.79 Carat Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bird Vintage Style Pendant Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning brooch set in 6.79 carats tourmaline, .04 carats sapphire and 2.28 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusiv...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.