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Antique 14k Gold Purple Enamel Seed Pearl Diamond Pansy Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Pave Set - White Color (1
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18ct Gold Platinum Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Flower Basket Pendent/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Belle Epoque Brooch 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into elegance with this exquisite
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Larter Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold Pearl
By Larter Sons
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled flower brooch designed by Larter & Son. An exceptional flower brooch, created in Newark
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 1905 Enameled Flower Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled flower convertible brooch. An extremely beautiful and rare piece, created in
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Belle Époque Pendant Brooch Black Pearl Pink Shell Diamond Gold Flower Garland
Located in Munich, Bavaria
brooch. A natural black oriental pearl surrounded by diamond set pistils, delicate flower leaves carved
Category

Antique 1890s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold Diamond Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
of this brooch is impeccable. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Pink Enamel Flower Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Pendant Or Brooch
Located in New York, NY
FLOWER WITH A PEARL IN THE CENTER AND EXTRAORDINARY LUMINESCENT INDIVIDUAL STAMENS AROUND THE PEARL. THE
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Kenzo Vintage White Beads Pearl Flower Leaf 3 Gold Set Necklace Brooch Earrings
By Kenzo
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenzo Vintage 1990s White Circle Round Beads Pearls Flower Leaf Branch 3 Three Elegant Gift
Category

1990s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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

Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG .85Ct Diamond Mother of Pearl Flower Pendant /Brooch
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Asch Grossbardt, this 18 karat yellow gold flower pendant is a unique piece. The petals
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Orchid Flower Pendant Necklace Or Brooch Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
FULLY THREE DIMENSIONAL FLOWER DESIGN IN 10 - 14 KARAT GOLD. THE FLOWER IS HAND PAINTED WITH WONDERFUL
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold

Victorian Coral Earrings And Brooch Flower Leaf Motif 14 Karat Gold Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
natural coral flowers and gold leaves, the earrings and brooch are an exquisite example of Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Rose Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Gold, Enamel and Baroque Pearl Pendant-Brooch
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 14-Karat Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Necklace and Brooch
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pairing of a yellow 14-karat gold necklace and brooch are presumed to have been made
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Buccellati Pearl Green Garnet Gold Flower Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
Comprising three Baroque Pearl petals with a marvellous lustre, mounted in a Flower Cup set with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Graceful Hammered Finish South Sea Pearl Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lovely 18 kt yellow gold hammered finish flower brooch. The center is set with a lustrous baroque
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Flower Brooch in 18K
By Mikimoto
Located in Vienna, VA
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Flower Brooch in 18K Mikimoto Pearl Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Size: Approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Blue Zircon Pearl Circular Flower Brooch Gold Hallmarks Birmingham 1964
Located in Preston, Lancashire
A vintage gold circular flowers brooch features 2.4-carat blue zircon flower cluster with 2 seed
Category

Vintage 1960s British Artisan Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Late Victorian Pearl Flower Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
A late Victorian 18 karat gold pearl and diamond brooch. Designed as a stylised shepherds crook
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

1960s Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Cultured Pearl
Located in San Rafael, CA
A beautiful vintage flower brooch rendered in solid 14K yellow gold with a cultured pearl at the
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUSER Fresh Water Pearl Diamond Flower Brooch
By William Ruser
Located in New York, NY
RUSER Fresh Water Pearl blossom set with diamond pistils attached to diamond set stem and leaves.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Flower Brooch in 18K Gold circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Flower Brooch in 18K Gold circa 1890 Enchanting antique pearl and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Flower Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Brooch, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning flower brooch made of yellow 18kt gold (hallmark: owl). The brooch is set with mother
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Grusso Carved Calcite, Cultured Pearl, Diamond Yellow Gold Dogwood Flower Brooch
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Designed as a dogwood flower its petals of carved pink calcite, 48.5 X 43.2 X 22.8 mm, centering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.00 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Flower brooch with double pinstem and trombone catch on the back. The long stem flower embellished
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Natural Conch Pearl and Yellow Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
A modern 18 Karat white gold gem-set brooch. Design as a flower, set with a central conch pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Flower Bouquet Brooch with Tremblant Flower Center Pearl and Rose Cut
Located in Warrington, PA
Antique Flower Bouquet Brooch with Tremblant Flower Center, Pearl, and Rose Cut Diamonds in
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

18k Gold Orchid Flower Brooch with South Sea Pearl, by Gloria Bass
Located in Westmount, CA
detailed, hand made Orchid flower in full bloom with a lustrous South Sea pearl in the center. Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Basket Brooch with Multi Gem Flowers and Cultured Pearls
Located in London, GB
This 18ct Gold flower basket brooch is set with Diamonds,. Sapphires, ,Emeralds and Rubies and
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Set Flower Brooch
Located in Melbourne, AU
This gorgeous Art Nouveau brooch circa late 1800s hand crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold resonate the
Category

Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

18k White Gold Hand-Crafted Flower Brooch with Tahitian Pearl, by Gloria Bass
Located in Westmount, CA
From the Nature inspired collection, this beautiful 18k white gold hand-crafted brooch features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Signed 14 Karat Gold Flower Wreath Brooch Pin with Pearls and Turquoise Accents
Located in Overland Park, KS
14kt Gold Flower Wreath Pin Brooch Accented with Turquoise and Pearls 7.8 grams and 1 1/2". Piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl and Black Jade Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Black Jade Flower Brooch. The brooch is inlayed
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matsuzaki 18K Gold Rose Flower Foliage Fire Opal Keshi Pearl Green Garnet Brooch
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
) 0.79ct  DIAMONDS 0.51ct  SOUTH SEA PEARLS (non-nucleus) weight : 18.77g size : 74.0mm × 53.8mm × 12.6mm
Category

2010s Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Mauboussin Paris Basket of Flower Brooch with Diamond, Topaz, Sapphire, Pearls
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
featured in this brooch is two small round pearls. Would make a fabulous addition to any jewelry collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

4.10 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Flower Brooch Signed TRIO
By Trio
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage flower brooch crafted in 14-karat yellow gold set with pearls and dazzling diamonds. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rose Cut Sapphire 27 Ct Certified Baroque Natural Pearls Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
. The gemstones come together to form a unique flower bouquet brooch. The natural flow of the 18k
Category

2010s Bahraini Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

19th Century French Diamond Gold "Tremblant" Flower Brooch
Located in Brisbane, AU
7.5mm x 6mm natural cultured pearl. This French brooch features a spring loaded flower, which bobbles
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

20th Century Gold Plate Faux Pearl Crystal Flower Brooch By Original By Robert
By Original by Robert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate, Faux Pearl & Austrain Crystal Flower Brooch By Original By Robert. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

1870s Victorian Pearl Turquoise Gold Flower Motif Pin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian pearl & turquoise flower pin measuring approx. 1 x 1 inches in overall dimensions
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Diamond and Seed Pearl Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Art Nouveau 14k yellow gold diamond and seed pearl enamel flower pendant/brooch
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

18k Gold Ornate Carved Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18k Gold Ornate Carved Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch Multiple Cut and Carved Gemstones Set in
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Natur...

Art Nouveau Pendant Brooch with Poppy Flower Pattern
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This exquisite brooch which is highly detailed depicts a poppy flower pattern in 18k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

Vintage flower pin with turquoise, diamonds Akoya pearls in 18K yellow gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage flower pin with cabochon turquoise, full round cut diamonds & Akoya pearl (8.5 x 9mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Italiano. Flowers and Portrait hand carved on Sea Shell Cameo Brooch.
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fully hand-carved flowers and a classic protrait on sea shell cameos set in a 18ct Gold plated
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Dogwood Flower brooch/pendant on Baroque Tahitian Pearl Strand
By Rebecca Myers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, oxidized silver and black and white pave set diamonds.($4,800 w/o pearls) Fitted as brooch or pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Enamel, Sapphire, Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Istanbul, TR
This 15k gold Brooch is with Natural sea pearls , sapphire , enamel and diamond. Center Diamond is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Pearl Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
extraordinary vintage brooch is made of radiant 18K yellow gold, plated with black rhodium and enriched with
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pearl Crystal Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A proud blossoming flower made in 18k yellow gold and hand carved crystal as the flower pedals. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Pearl: 4.50mm Dimensions: pin measures 38.50mm x 30.25mm Weight: 6.12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Diamond Pearl White Gold Flower Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
5.50 carats in this flower-shaped 18K white gold brooch from Buccellati. Included Items: Manufacturer's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage flower brooch is 14k white gold. It features a natural 7mm white pearl and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is an alluring 18kt white gold brooch combining keshi pearls, rare melo pearls and 5 multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Miriam Haskell 1950s Large Gold Flower with Pearls Flower Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and large there dimensional 1950s Miriam Haskell flower brooch. It is 2.75 inches in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This immaculately crafted dazzling brooch pin in opulent Retro style is crafted in solid 18K white
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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Gold Flower Pearls Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold flower pearls brooch 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. You can easily find a 206 antique edition and 45 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gold flower pearls brooch 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. Creating a gold flower pearls brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels and Ella Gafter are consistently popular. While most can agree that any gold flower pearls brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 163 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 mixed cut and bead alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gold flower pearls brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Flower Pearls Brooch?

Prices for a gold flower pearls brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $75 and can go as high as $59,600, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,758.

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.