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Craig Drake 18k Blackened Gold 17.44ctw Sapphire Diamond Large Flower Pin Brooch
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: Blackened 18k Solid White Gold Total Weight: 31.10 Grams Overall Height: 47mm (1.8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage VERO Gold-Tone Layered Daisy Flower Brooch, Mid-Century Costume Jewelry
Located in Milford, DE
A striking mid-century VERO gold-tone floral brooch featuring a dimensional layered daisy design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches

Larter Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold Diamond
By Larter Sons
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled Pansy flower brooch designed by Larter & Son. A pristine Edwardian art Nouveau flower
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Georgian Revival 14k Gold 5ctw Rose Cut Diamond Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 4-5 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.66 Grams Overall Width: 32.4mm (1.2
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Plique à Jour Enamel Ruby Emerald en Tremblant Flower Gold Brooch Matching Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
tremblant flower brooch is made like a piece of art. It can be worn either with open or shut petals which
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jean Vitau 3 Brooch Pins Flower Humingbird Bird Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
This is a trio of three signed Jean Vitau Brooch Pins with a Flower and two Birds, Hummingbird, set
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

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

Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch by Krementz
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A luminous expression of early 20th-century American artistry, this exceptional antique brooch
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Baroque Pearl Flower and Moon Motif Brooch
Located in New York, NY
the American Art Nouveau period with this 14K Yellow Gold Iridescent Enamel and Baroque Freshwater
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1940s Retro Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose and white gold with Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Cats-eye, Diamonds, and
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold and Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
this brooch is impeccable. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The pearl is
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18 K Lyre Gold Brooch Apollos Instrument Flowers Diamonds Silver Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual musical brooch was created in the third quarter of the 19th century out of 18 karat
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

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

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
brooch has been carefully crafted in the shape of an orchid flower in solid yellow gold of 18 and 14
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chanel Vintage Fall 1997 Gold Toned Stylized Flower and CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned brooch featuring a stylized flower with a ribbed CC monogram at center
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

8.05 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond French Made Flower Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An extremely vibrant French made Diamond flower brooch! The brooch contains 112 round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1970 s 0.86 CTW Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional flower with deeply grooved petals and stem Centering a cluster of prong
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

Large Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Oxblood Coral Rose Flower Detailed Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and very well-made vintage pin brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. It
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 28.21 ct Fancy Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Rhodium Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning flower brooch is a true masterpiece of jewelry design. It features a total of 28.21
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold

Trifari Sterling Alfred Philippe Riviera "Flower Seller" Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
showing a young girl selling jewel laden flowers from her basket. Brooch of gold plated sterling silver
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Flower Brooch in Silver and Quartz, circa 1960s
By Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
. The brooch is designed as a stylized flower, featuring delicately carved quartz petals with a soft
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver

Mid Century Natural Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted of solid 18 Kt gold in a marvellous composition of fine gemstones forming an unique Flower to
Category

Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

RETRO 1940 s 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Sun Flower Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this superb floral brooch circa 1940's. A true stunner this brooch is
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Gio Caroli Diamond 18k Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Designer GIO CAROLI Rose Brooch. Hand crafted in rich 18K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone faux angel skin pink coral cabs flower pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Van Cleef Arpels Mother of Pearl Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with Mother of Pearl and three Round Brilliant cut Diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Solid Gold Diamond Green Enamel Spray Flower Multi Layer Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Total Weight: 0.20-0.30 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Diamond Area
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rosior one-off Pink Sapphire and Diamond "Flower" Brooch set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary "Flower" Brooch set in 19.2K Yellow Gold, on both sides, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Large Flower Brooch in Textured 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
flower, their warm hue enhancing the richness of the design. This brooch is as substantial as it looks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Jadeite Tourmaline and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover the epitome of luxury with this magnificent brooch, a symphony of precious materials and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
impressive and chic Art Deco from ca 1935 brooch in the shape of a flower has a domed platinum bud pave set
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Amethyst Peridot Pearl Flower on The Moon Vintage Style Brooch in 9k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Brooch Size: 26 x 27 mm. Total Gemstones Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

BARKLAY vintage 1/20 12k gold filled emerald glass flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed BARKLAY 1/20 12k gold filled • gold filled • vintage designer brooch
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

18K Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond, Tourmaline Peridot Flower Leaf Tulip Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Crafted to perfection, this brooch pin is a stunning portrayal of a lifelike flower. The stem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold, Platinum and Three Old-Mine Diamond Domed Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14 kt., 3 old-mine cut diamonds ap. .65 ct., 20 old-mine cut diamonds ap. 1.80 cts., c. 1945, ap. 24.6 dwts. Center diamonds: G-H-I-SI, several chips on girdles, large open culets,...
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Watermelon Rivoli Crystal Flower Pin Brooch in Gold, Early-Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An art nouveau style vintage pin brooch, featuring three watermelon rivoli-cut crystals in
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Antique White Gold Diamond Brooch as a Bouquet of Flowers with a Bow
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, antique white gold diamond brooch as a bouquet of flowers with a bow. Set with a lot of
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

English Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond 1 Carat Flower 2.2 Inch Long Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 karat white gold diamond flower brooch pin, a timeless piece that
Category

Late 20th Century English Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Oxidized Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Oxidized Gold Beautifully Made in
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Vintage Coro Flower Pin Brooch, Green White Blue Enamel and Crystals, Gold
By Coro
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the allure of vintage fashion with this enchanting vintage Coro flower pin brooch. With
Category

Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Louis Rousselet Triple Flower Head and Leaf Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre button
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

17.02 CT Emerald 2.51 CTW Diamond Flower Brooch Gift in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
17.02 CT Emerald 2.51 CTW Diamond Flower Brooch Gift in 18k Solid White Gold in 18K white Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch A floral brooch featuring round-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate Tiffany Co. 18K Ruby Flower Ribbon Brooch - VHK#286A
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Tiffany & Co. 18K Ruby Flower Ribbon Brooch - VHK#286A Item Details: 1970s Metal Type: 18K
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Van Cleef Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Medium Size Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 9k Gold Seed Pearl Crescent Brooch with Flower, U.K., circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique 9K yellow gold and seed pearl crescent brooch with flower - small size - set with 2 natural
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Natural Multi-Colored Diamond Platinum Flower Basket Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Flower basket brooch composed of platinum, 18K yellow gold, and natural colored diamonds. There are
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Brooch / Pendant Flowers Brilliant, Baguette, Marquise Diamonds and Topaz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning, elegant brooch/pendant with brilliant, baguette, marquise cut diamonds & 3.4 ct Topaze
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

1.65 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Flower Brooch Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 6.55 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 6.22 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.65 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.65 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Flower Brooch Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 8.62 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 8.29 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.65 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Givenchy Lilac Stylised Flower Brooch 1980
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Flower Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal and resin. In very good vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage STAR ART 1/20 12kt gold filled rhinestone flower brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed STAR ART 1/20 12kt • gold filled with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, Signed Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
This whimsical floral motif brooch is comprised of 18 karat yellow and white gold and consists of
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold GIA Green Jade 1.90ctw Round Diamond Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage brooch is solidly crafted from 18k yellow gold and features a stunning
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

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Flower Brooch Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of flower brooch gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of flower brooch gold among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of flower brooch gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of flower brooch gold from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 836 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our flower brooch gold for sale are for women, but there are 423 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Flower Brooch Gold?

Prices for a piece of flower brooch gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $485,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,862.

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.