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Tiffany Co. Citrine, Ruby 14K Bi-Color Gold Retro Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14K Yellow Gold, Citrine Tiffany & Co. Citrine - 14K Yellow Gold & Rose Gold with Great Patina
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, 14k Gold

Oval Citrine Brooch by Stern in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage brooch signed by the well known Brazilian house of Jewelry H. Stern. This modern brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Sapphire Ruby Diamond Rooster Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
fabricated. Set with superb diamonds, rubies, sapphires and citrines, the look is town and country chic
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

9 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine and Seed Pearl Brooch or Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine and Seed Pearl Brooch/Pin This elegant pin features one oval
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

French 1940s Retro Ruby Diamond Citrine Gold Ballerina Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Retro circa 1940s, French made ballerina 18k gold brooch, adorned with rubies, citrines and approx
Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Citrine and Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1947
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A vintage Tiffany & Co., citrine and gold bow brooch, with a scissor-cut citrine, in the place of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Citrine 14 Karat Gold Scorpion Brooch
By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by two bezel set citrine eyes measuring 3.0 mm Fully signed Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Stamped
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Feuillatre Art Nouveau Citrine Plique-a-Jour Enamel Gold Brooch
By Eugène Feuillatre
Located in New York, NY
"Four Honeybees", A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold, plique-à-jour enamel and citrine brooch by
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

c.1900 s Carved Citrine Diamond Silver Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Victorian brooch created in the 1900's. Features a gorgeous 65-carat carved oval citrine
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

A retro gold and diamond brooch with a central Madeira citrine
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and diamond brooch of scrolled design set with a large oval Madeira citrine, in 18k
Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

51.00 Carat Citrine and Diamond Yellow Gold Pineapple Pendant Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A 51.00 carat total weight citrine and diamond 18 karat yellow gold pineapple pendant brooch. The
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Wood and Citrine Starfish Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat yellow gold, carved wood and citrine starfish brooch by Seaman Schepps, the carved wood
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

210 Carat Citrine Pendant Brooch Retro Monumental 14 Karat Gold Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely magnificent monumental 210 Carat emerald cut Citrine Pendant or Brooch in a classic
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Citrine and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Caterpillar Brooch, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
displaying a fine white color and brilliance. The vintage citrine brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Paul Flato Citrine Ruby Diamond Gold Retro Clip Pin Brooch
By Paul Flato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous and chic clip created by Paul Flato in the 1940's. Features a nice emerald cut citrine set
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s French Vintage Citrine and Diamond Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. In the form of a bouquet, each of the 9
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

A Citrine Pearl Pendant Necklace/Brooch 14K Gold Heart Coronet Crown
Located in London, GB
service). We are delighted to offer this magnificent vintage citrine and seed pearl brooch/pendant
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold

Madeira Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Macaw Bird Brooch Clip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro citrine diamond gold and platinum macaw bird brooch clip circa 1940. Clear and concise
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Citrine Diamond Gold Bird on a Rock Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond & Citrine Bird-on-a-Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Horn 9 Carat Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
gold Victorian Scottish agate horn pin with a citrine collet set in the pin's middle and a citrine at
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, 9k Gold

Carter Gough Co. 14 Karat Gold, Citrine and Pearl Pendant Brooch
By Carter Gough Co.
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a Pendant brooch 14k circa 1910 art nouveau large faceted citrine and pearl stamped by
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Citrine Amethyst 14 Karat Rose Gold Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a stylized flower comprised of pear cut citrine and amethysts
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

An Antique Gold, Amethyst and Citrine Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold brooch in the form of a butterfly set with amethyst, citrine, turquoise and garnet
Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

Neiman Marcus 14k Gold Diamond Citrine Polished Textured Wire Ribbon Brooch
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (6) Natural Genuine Citrines - Round Faceted Cut - Nice Orange Color (7) Natural
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ELIZABETH LOCKE Venetian Glass Intaglio Cameo Citrine Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Venetian Glass Intaglio Cameo Citrine Brooch Pin by Elizabeth Locke. With one large
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Citrine Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Platinum Brooch Pendant Necklace Headpiece
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, signature proprietary metalwork and its magic feature to transform from a brooch into a pendant with a
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Spinel, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver...

Alex Soldier Citrine Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Brooch Pendant Headpiece
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, signature proprietary metalwork and its magic feature to transform from a brooch into a pendant with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Spinel, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhod...

Late Victorian Citrine and Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in London, England
A beautiful late Victorian citrine and old mine cut diamond brooch set in 14k yellow gold. The
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Vintage 1910s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Turtle Pendant Citrine 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed turtle pendant (or brooch), crafted in 14k yellow gold. 10 faceted round cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18K Gold Fly Brooch with Citrine Gemstone Body Ruby Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Bug's Life - Vintage Italian Citrine & Ruby Fly Brooch in 18K Gold Add a whimsical
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A platinum, diamond, aqua, amethyst, citrine diamond brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, diamond, aquamarine, citrine, amethyst and diamond spray brooch
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Citrine, Platinum, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold Turtle Clip Brooch Pin with Citrine and Wood
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The clip is made of 18 karat yellow gold, wood and and set with eleven oval faceted citrines. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Oval Citrine Multi Color Enamel Serpent Snake Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous and very unique vintage brooch that's crafted from solid 14k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold, Black Enamel and Multi-Gemstone Brooch with Citrine Drops
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold brooch comprised of a black enamelled plaque with repouss embellishment and set
Category

Antique 1830s Georgian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, Turq...

1960s Diamond Citrine Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
yellow gold, the colorful birds are hand crafted with oval cut citrine and peridot gemstone feathers
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Art Deco Citrine Pearl Onyx 14 Karat Gold Hexagonal Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is hexagonal in shape and centers a bezel set hexagonal cut citrine Very transparent and
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...

Late-20th Century Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Late 20th Century Citrine and Diamond Bow Brooch Pin is a stunning piece, crafted in luxurious
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Garavelli 18k Gold 23.60ct Citrine Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Tortoise Pin Brooch
By Garavelli
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking statement pin brooch designed by Garavelli that was crafted
Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Custom Cut Citrine Taper Baguette Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
baguette citrine and diamond brooch pendant by Vaibhav Dhadda, where dégradé (gradient) hues of citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1995 Fireworks Sterling Silver 18k Gold Citrine Large Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Rich Yellow Color - 16.23 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Ruby Diamond Wire Work Large Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Light Yellow Color
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Amethyst Citrine Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Bar Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as channel set bar with high polished gold surround Featuring square cut gemstones
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

1930s Antique 3.10 Carat Citrine and Sapphire Enamel Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
citrines and sapphires. The brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with a
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

10.00 Carat Natural Orange Citrine Brooch Pin 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
10.00ct. Natural Citrine brooch pin. Oval, Full cut Brilliant. Clean Clarity & Transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 56 Carat Citrine Diamond Gold Bird on a Rock Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond & Citrine Bird-on-a-Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. by Paloma Picasso Pendant Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold with Citrine
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The citrine is secured in the
Category

1990s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Citrine and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, citrine and diamond brooch. Circa 1940. The brooch is set with 2 emerald
1960s Pierre Sterle Hematite Peridot Citrine Diamond Figural Brooch
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
Unusual figural clip brooch designed as the bust of a woman in carved heamatite with a yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Citrine, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Nesting Bird Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, England
A beautifully unique French nesting bird brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch is
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Krementz Art Deco Diamond Pearl Citrine Moonstone 14 Karat White Gold Brooch
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Giardinetto brooch is designed as a pierced bowl-like vase full of carved gemstone florals Bowl is
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k...

Pair of Retro Tiffany Co. Citrine, Tourmaline and 14 Karat Gold Bug Brooches
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each designed as in insect, one with a buff-top citrine measuring approximately 10.2 x 5.3 mm, rich
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold and Platinum Citrine and Diamond "Bow" Brooch, circa 1930
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 karat Rose Gold and Platinum Bow brooch with a 7.24 carat emerald cut Citrine center stone and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

1930s 14K YG Diamond Seed Pearl Clover Citrine Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 1930s 14K yellow gold diamond natural seed pearl citrine 3 leaf clover brooch set with 1
Category

Vintage 1930s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Schlumberger 56ct Citrine Diamond Bird on a Rock Yellow Gold Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond & Citrine Bird-on-a-Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond

Rosenthal 1960 s Diamond Ruby Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds bead set on body Weighing approximately 0.18 carat total Eye clean and bright - with citrine
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Citrine Seed Pearl Ruby Crown Heart Arrow Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a magnificent antique Victorian arrow bar brooch crafted in 9K yellow gold. The piece
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 4.00ct Topaz, Amethyst and Citrine Bouquet Brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
out of 18 carat yellow gold. This is a pretty vintage brooch, perfect for an occasion or everyday wear
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Citrine Gold Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact citrine gold brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 480 vintage editions and 67 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect citrine gold brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing citrine gold brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Seaman Schepps and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a citrine gold brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Citrine Gold Brooch?

The price for a citrine gold brooch starts at $131 and tops out at $350,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $4,020.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.