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Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Flower Brooch/Pin #22948
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Flower Brooch/Pin- Elegant and timeless, this vintage
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K white Gold Flower South Sea Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This is a Diamond Vintage Brooch, meticulously crafted in 18 K white Gold and adorned with an array
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin/Pendant Necklace in 14k and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin/Pendant Necklace in 14k and 18k Yellow Gold Beautiful Antique
Category

20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Coral Cultured Pearl Rock Crystal 18 K Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
interlaced with gold wire and decorated with a coral-cut flower with a small cultured pearl at its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

18k White Gold 12.4mm Tahitian Pearl Pave Diamond Detailed Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent pin/brooch that was crafted from solid 18k white gold featuring a
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl 7.00ct Diamond Gold Flower Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k yellow and white gold flower pin / pendant. The pin is centered with lovely
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

1980s Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Double Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Adore this prominent and beautiful Estate Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Double Flower Pin Brooch! This
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 K White Gold Carved Mother of Pearl Flower Garnet Brooch/Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Fabulous vintage brooch handcrafted in mother of pearl, 18 K white Gold. Beautifully carved mother
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet

18k White Gold South Sea Pearl w/ 2.48ct White Black Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
pearl at its top. The pearl is stem set as the flower and shows a nice large size, measuring
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

22.00 Carat Diamond South Sea Pearl Gold Flower Earrings and Pin Set
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Flower Set The set is 18K Yellow & White Gold The earrings are 11.50 Carat In Diamonds E/F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...

18K Yellow Gold 2/5 Cttw Diamond and Cultured South Sea Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Experience the epitome of elegance with this stunning 18K yellow gold brooch, where the artistry of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Flower Boquet Brooch Pearls and Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.7 grams Diamond
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Pearl Brooch Pin Flower Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
). The flower suspends a beautifully round South Sea pearl of 16.5mm dimensions. All of our diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...

CARVIN FRENCH Chrysoprase Pink Sapphire Pearl Flower Pendant 18k Gold
By Carvin French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular Carvin French chrysoprase, pink sapphire, and pearl flower pendant, crafted of 18k
Category

Early 2000s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980 s Craiger Drake 11.00 Carat Diamonds Pearl Gold Flower Brooch Pin
By Craiger Drake
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite piece from Craiger Drake designer is finely crafted in solid 18K white gold. It is
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
crafted in 18ct yellow gold and silver and features a single natural pearl at the centre with a beautiful
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

French, 1900s, Turquoise Enamelled Flower Natural Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This antique brooch of oval shape represents 4 flowers of pansies
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef Arpels Clématite Flower Diamond Grey Mother of Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Clématite Flower Diamond Gray Mother Of Pearl Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. This
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Mother of Pearl Flower Brooch with Diamonds in 18K White Gold and Black Rhodium
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning flower brooch features delicate petals crafted from lustrous mother of pearl, set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Antique Flower Comet Brooch Pin Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 3 gr
Located in SE
Swedish Flower ( or Comet ?) or a shooting Star brooch dating from ca. early 20th century with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Cultured Pearl 750/18K Gold Flower Brooch, E.U., Circa 1980 s
Located in Chatham, CA
Fine vintage cultured pearl and 750 / 18K yellow gold flower brooch - hand made - featuring a
Category

Late 20th Century European Modernist Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch. The brooch features an 11.5mm South Sea
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Pin
Located in New York, NY
. Period: Edwardian Year: 1901-1910 Material: Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold, Old European Cut Diamonds, Pearls
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum

1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
The basket is filled with a colorful bouquet of moving flowers, enriched with three genuine
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pear...

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique "Isabelino Style" Diamond and Natural Pearl Flower Pendant/Brooch (Spain, Queen Isabel 2nd
Category

Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

1980 s Large Yellow and Golden Orange Sapphire Gold Flower Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Big and bold in design! This 18k yellow gold Flower pin features 28.60 carats of round brilliant
Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tremblant Basket Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby Pearl Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The basket brooch features a flower like arrangement of oval cut faceted rubies of fiery color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pea...

French 1960s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Textured Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique gold brooch depicting a flower with
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Banded Agate, Pearl + Enamel Mourning Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
. A delicate white pearl is pin-set in a gold 8-pointed star; a classic Victorian motif. The pearl and
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Natural Pearls Diamonds Onyx Cameo Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Set in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmarks. This rare antique set
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

18K Gold Diamond Fancy Sapphire Keshi Pearl Handmade Brooch Pendant
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pearls form a feminin and lively flower, of which petals reflect the rich colour of sapphires, creating a
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

1820 Nordic Life Love Death Poison Pin Enamel 18K Gold / 1.36gr
Located in SE
Old Nordic Poison pin. Three symbols in one : Flower for Life, Heart for Love and Cross for Faith
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Elizabeth Locke Labradorite, black pearl and sapphire brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
measuresing approximately 13mm x 18mm. A South Sea black pearl (approximately 9.5 mm) on either end is cradled
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Labradorite, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Combination Pearl Necklace and 1960s Diamond Brooch Clip
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
with a removable platinum and 18 carat white gold dahlia flower with hallmarks featuring dog and eagle
Category

20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum,...

1950s Diamond and Pearl Yellow and Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1950s 0.90 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 18 karat yellow and rose gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pair of Stickpins 18 Karat Gold Green Guilloché Enamel Natural Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This graceful pair of stickpins was created in 1845 ca out of 18 karat gold. Each pin features a
Category

Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

South Sea Pearl and 30.15 Carat Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl and pink tourmaline brooch has been crafted in 18k
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Santagostino Colorful Flower Buquet Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Santagostino Colorful Flower Buquet Brooch/Pendant In 18k White Gold. This radiant brooch/pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pederzani Signed Earrings for about 10.00 Ct of Diamonds and Pearls
By Pederzani
Located in Rome, IT
The earrings signed by Pederzani, are composed of a flower and a cap set with brilliant-cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eostre Jade, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite and Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Melbourne, AU
Designed as a flower, centrally set with a South Sea pearl, measuring approximately 17.90mm, within
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.61 Carat High Zircon and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.61 carat high zircon and pearl, 18 karat and 14 karat yellow gold flower
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, Yellow Gold

Nouveau Art Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold Vintage Brooch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/cord not included) Oxidized Sterling Silver and 18k yellow Gold (in the flowers area) approx size 1.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Freshwater Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lacquer Shanghai Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
original filigrane and flower engrave motif. The 2 lacquer was dress pin clips from 1920. Gold 18 k All
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Pendant / Brooch with Link Chain 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sits at the center of a flower shaped embellished pendant. The pendant hangs elegantly off an ornate
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French 19th Century Fine Pearls Diamonds Shaking Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
sizes, and of fine pearls pearly white orient. The attachment system is a pin. The whole jewel is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, ...

1960s, Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Mat Gold Lily Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Representing a lily flower this aesthetic antique
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s Garnet Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
center a flower pattern set in the center of a garnet and on both sides of half natural pearls. The whole
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch / pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Octagonal shaped with an openwork
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Venetian Glass Goddess Flora 18K Gold Large Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
her icons - a flower and vase" Venetian Glass with Mother of Pearl Backing Surrounded by Eight Bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era. It
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Enamel Scene Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch Locket
Located in New York, NY
in a Garden, The Women is Holding a Basket of Flowers "Femmes et garcon avec un chien Dans un jardin
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Pink Sapphire Round Diamond 3.00 Carat Bespoke 18KT White Gold Pendant Brooch
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous bespoke pink sapphire flower-shaped brooch pendant features 2.66 carat pink sapphire
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

1950s Lapis Lazuli Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
and 8/8-cut diamonds and separated all around by gold pearls. The hanging system is a double pin, one
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Aquamarine Cuff Bracelet 14K Gold Estate 7.5"
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
widest point. Some of the pins are crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, some are 14K and the bracelet itself
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pearl, Diamond, Ruby and Tsavorite Flower Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous flower pin will enhance and glamorize any outfit. A beautiful round white pearl with
Category

2010s American Romantic Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sorab Roshi Pearl Flower Pin with Kunzite and Diamonds
By Sorab Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sorab & Roshi 18 karat white gold Pearl flower Pin with a faceted oval kunzite center and pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

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Flower And Pearl Pin 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact flower and pearl pin 18k you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 64 vintage or 18 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect flower and pearl pin 18k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing flower and pearl pin 18k — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ella Gafter, Baume and Ciner each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any flower and pearl pin 18k from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a pearl version from the 50 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a flower and pearl pin 18k, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Flower And Pearl Pin 18k?

Prices for a flower and pearl pin 18k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $180 and can go as high as $219,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,765.

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.