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Authentic Vintage Tiffany Co. 14K Yellow Gold Flower Citrine Brooch – 1.4", 10
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking vintage brooch by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and designed in
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pink Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Sweetpea Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional sweetpea flower featuring painted matte enamel petals Opaque rosy pink in
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 9kt gold and silver diamond turquoise flower head brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 9kt yellow gold and silver diamond turquoise flower head brooch. Made in England
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Silver

Antique Flower Shaped Fancy Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the Antique Flower Shaped Fancy Diamond Brooch Pendant, a stunning and unique piece of
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1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Signed Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Sapphire Flower Brooch or Bar Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian brooch. In 15 karat yellow gold. In the form of a flower & vine set on
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Large Flower Blossom Layer Leaf Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. A unique piece. 100% Genuine. This gold
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Vintage 1960s German Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

18 Karat Gold Double Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pastel Sapphires and Tsavorites
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat white gold brooch designed with two pastel hued flowers. The petals are set with round
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold

French 1900s Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique rose gold brooch, it is round
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Thistle Flower Brooch in Textured 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Celebrate vintage elegance with this exquisite thistle brooch, crafted in 18 karat yellow and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Green and White Diamond Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Green and white diamond flower bouquet brooch in 18k yellow gold. Center of the flowers set with
Category

Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 9kt Gold Turquoise and Old Mine-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Mid-Century 9kt Gold Turquoise and Old Mine-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch. A charming mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

ART NOUVEAU 1915 Enameled Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
this Flower brooch is impeccable. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Flower Brooch in White Gold with Diamonds, Tsavorites and Pink Sapphire
Located in BILBAO, ES
Flower Brooch 18k White Gold 18,21gr 7 Diamonds in the center of the flower and 17 Diamonds on the
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Early 2000s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold

Roberto Casarin 18k Gold Tourmaline Amethyst Period Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
By Roberto Casarin
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold and designed by Roberto Casarin. The gorgeous rose flower is structured from custom cut vivid pink
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 5 carat total weight ruby diamond 18k gold tulip flower brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 1940s tulip flower brooch showcases 5 carats of vibrant rubies and 0.50 carats of
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Modern Coral Cultured Pearl Rock Crystal 18 K Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This second-hand yellow gold brooch is
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18k Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Hammered Textured Large Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly gorgeous vintage pendant brooch that is very well crafted in solid 18k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Tri Color Gold Ruby Cabochon Diamond Large Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k rose, white and yellow gold rose flower brooch, set with ruby cabochons (one stone is
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Buccellati 1960 s Emerald Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed form comprised of clustered yellow gold flowers with engraved texture Each
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Sapphire Diamond Invisible Mystery Set Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 0.20ctw (approx.) Material: 18K Solid White Gold Total Weight: 20.45 Grams Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Brooch Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Enchanting vintage brooch featuring a blue flower with blue and green enamel handmade in 18 karat
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $43, 800 Large 18KT Rose Gold Fancy Glittering Flower Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Original 18KT Rose Gold Large Flower Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1890s 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Old Mine Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.8 grams Diamond
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Stenzhorn 18 Karat White Gold Brooch with Six 3.20 Carat Diamond Flowers
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18 karat white gold brooch, by Stenzhorn, has been designed with six flowers set with
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2010s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Grooved Interlocking Flower Cluster Spray Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.30 Grams Clasp: Pin Backing w/ Rotating Closure Height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NEW GAL CERT Kunzite Tourmaline Diamond Flower Brooch 18K Gold LFPARIS Mark
Located in Warren, NJ
Add a touch of elegance to any outfit with this stunning 18K solid yellow gold flower brooch from
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Flower Brooch 18K Two-Tone Gold 19.80ct Vintage Estate
Located in New York, NY
Title: This extraordinary vintage 18K two-tone gold flower brooch is a true statement piece
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Teal Blue Turquoise Caved Floral Flower Diamonds 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This charming brooch features two vibrant blue turquoise flowers, each with a delicate cluster of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Teal Blue Turquoise Caved Floral Flower Diamonds 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This charming brooch features two vibrant blue turquoise flowers, each with a delicate cluster of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Red Enamel Diamond Seed Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian era
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Tiffany Co. 14k Rose Green Gold Sapphire w/ Aquamarine Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 9.6x9.4mm - 4ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Rose Green Gold Total Weight: 15.60 Grams Overall
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro White Gold 0.42 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Brooch Pin Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K white gold flower brooch pin circa 1970, set with 33 natural round brilliant diamonds
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Vintage 1970s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k White Gold South Sea Black Pearl Diamond Flower Brooch, High Luster
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This brooch has a classic flower design. It looks good dressed up or
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2010s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

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

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Extra Long Curled Leaf Flower Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% genuine. Some colour loss. Some light scratches at back. A
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Round Pearl Crystals Flower Brooch Pin Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. A unique piece. 100% genuine. This is gold plated stylised
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

15ct Yellow Gold, Circa 1900 White and Blue Enamel, Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Flower Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Softly blooming from the turn of the century
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Spinning Blue Sapphire Flower Branch Brooch in Textured 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Delight in the charm of nature with this exquisite flower branch brooch, crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 14K Gold Peridot Diamond Cluster Radiating Spray Flower Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large, breathtaking retro brooch is crafted in solid 14k rosy yellow gold and features a truly
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Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.7 grams. Totally is diamond 7 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is emerald 0.90 ct. Please contact for any quest...
Category

1990s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Radiant Sun Star Burst Crystal Flowers Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Floral Branch Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Very rare to find
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Brushed Trio Layer Flower Lucky Clover Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Unisex Brushed Trio Layers Flower Lucky Clover Chunky Brooch
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Pearl Diamond Bouquet Branch Floral Flower Autumn 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
little touch. Brooch Information Metal: 14K White Gold Width: 32 mm. Length: 73 mm. Weight: 7.05 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Large Layer Leaf Blossom Flower Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Large Layer Leaf Blossom Flower Elegant Modernist Chunky Brooch
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Nature-Inspired Zambian Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18kt White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
customize The Gold Gemstone Brooch according to your specification. Go to our Storefront Page for more
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany Co. Gold Tri Flower Brooch with Sapphires
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round cut Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 0.80
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Citrine and Diamond Flower Shaped Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This pretty brooch with stones mounted in silver-topped 18k gold has been designed in the shape of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Retro Clip Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. Feminine antique brooch, it represents a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18K Bucellati Flower Natural Sapphire Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pink Sapphire centered the flowers, aglitter with rose-cut diamond-set in white gold petals, blossoming
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Miriam Haskell Russian Gold Plated Ornate Flower and Leaf Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in London, GB
Miriam Haskell beautiful Russian gold plated brooch, with a lovely ornate flower and leaf design
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch. This
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Yellow Sapphire Invisible Setting with Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
cts of yellow sapphire and centered with 1.04 cts of Diamond set in 18k Gold Settings. Diamond
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Moira Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Moira flower head brooch with blue, pink, green and white plique à jour enamel and diamonds, with
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Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Crown Trifari 1950s Crystals Pink Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Basket Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Pink Flower Green Leaf Enamel Bouquet Basket Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Sarah Coventry Brown and Amber Enamel Abstract Flower Gold Tone Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
: 1960s Material: Gold-tone metal, enamel Colors: Brown, amber, gold Function: Brooch and pendant Closure
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co Garnet Flower Brooch Pin 18K Gold Sterling Vintage Original Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a delightful vintage Tiffany & Co. Garnet Flower Motif Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ruby Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Diamond totally is about 0.06 carat. Totally is Ruby Sapphire And Emerald about 0.70 carat. Please contact for any questions.
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 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.