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Vintage Iconic Tiffany Co. Modernist Pearl Sapphire Sterling Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mid Century Modern Avant Garde Iconic Tiffany & Co. Comet Brooch Pin
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Bow-Tie Brooch or Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. 14k gold and sterling silver bow-tie brooch or pin. With twisted
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Tiffany and Co pin brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The top of the pin has gorgeous carved purple
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Vintage Tiffany Co. Gem Set Pearl and Gold Pendant Brooch, circa 1937
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
knife edge spacers, set in 14ct yellow gold, stamped 14K, signed Tiffany & Co, engraved Y.T.T., D.F.B
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Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Citrine Ribbon Design Brooch, 14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous Tiffany & Co. vintage ribbon design brooch exudes classic elegance and timeless charm
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. 1.64 Carat Round Yellow Blue Sapphire Gold 1940 s Heart Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
in fan style heart shaped 14k yellow gold brooch. Classic early century Tiffany. 11 round genuine
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Tricolor 14k Yellow Gold Moonstone and Ruby Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch is a remarkable example of the brand’s artistry, crafted in
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Edwardian Essex Crystal 14K Gold Antique Pekingese Dog Stickpin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1905 Head Measures: 9/16 x 9/16 inch Total Length
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany Co 88 Green Jade Yellow Gold Man Woman Child Dangle Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
12.1 mm) Measurements: 57.8 x 21.6 mm Hallmark: Tiffany & Co 88. Brooch-14K Tested. Pendant Dangle-18K
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Louis Comfort Tiffany Co. Art Deco Sapphire Moonstone Platinum Vintage Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carats total - transparent bright blue in color Completed by hinged 14 karat gold pinstem with locking
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Antique Black Lacquer Enamel Diamond Gold Pansy Brooch Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tiffany & Co 14k gold pansy flower brooch, decorated with one 0.50ct H/VS diamond and black
Category

Antique 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co Vintage Brooch/Pin in 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
So so fun! I just love these Tiffany & Co Vintage Safety Pin in 14K Yellow Gold. And a matching
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Men s Tuxedo Set Yellow Gold 14k Cufflinks 3 Shirt Studs
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Design: Tuxedo Set Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Inspired Costume Sapphire 14k White Gold Plated Brooch circa 1970s
By Boucher Jewelers
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
jewelry craftsmanship. Crafted from 14k white gold-plated metal, this brooch features a unique, organic
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

1960s Tiffany Co Gold Flower Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 14k yellow gold flower pin by Tiffany & Co from the 1960s. The pin measures 60mm
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Swirl Ribbon Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co circa 1940-1950 Vintage swirl ribbon brooch. Double pin stems for stability. 14k
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany Retro Gold and Diamond Feather
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Oversized Retro feather spray by Tiffany in 14k gold with a spine of diamonds set in platinum
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 1980s Monstera Leaf Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A minimalist and classy Tiffany & Co. pin. The sizable, 2" brooch of a high polished 14k yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Shell Double Clip Pins, c1950
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Pair of gold shell brooches retailed by Tiffany and Co. c 1950. The 14k 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" pair of
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold S Dress Clip
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 14 karat yellow gold dress clip in the form of the letter S. It has a fan like design
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Hat Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. hat pin. With a smooth round cabochon bezel set in 14k gold on top of
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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Baroque Pearl Pin, Maple Leaf Collection
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Pearls This exquisite brooch features a harmonious blend of white
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 14K Yellow Gold Men s Tie Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A minimalist tie pin crafted in 14k yellow gold. The design features clean lines and a smooth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany and Company 14 Karat Yellow Gold Two Swimming Dolphins 2.4 Inch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co. 14K yellow gold pin features two swimming dolphins crafted with elegant, fluid
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional Collector Quality Tiffany 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin with hinged gold
Category

Antique 1860s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1940 s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Unisex Golf Club Money Clip
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oval back Serves as money-clip, bookmark, pendant, etc. Stamped for 14 karat gold Fully signed for
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold Hand Painted Portrait Stick Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Pin - 18k Yellow Gold Frame Total Weight: 3.87 Grams Overall Height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Opal and Demantoid Snake Stick Pin
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A miniature work of art by Tiffany & Co, this exquisitely crafted stick pin features a sinuous
Category

Early 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Pair of American 14 Karat Gold Retro Strapwork Pins
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Retro 14K gold pins. Each: Open and shaped triangle with strapwork scroll bisected by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Company 14K Yellow Gold Feathered Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tiffany & Company (American, founded 1837), 20th century. A 14K yellow gold feathered leaf brooch
Category

20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Sculpted Fan Earrings and Brooch Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. matching brooch and clip-on earring set
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Ruby Floral 14-Karat Brooch Pin In Stock
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby Floral 14-Karat Brooch Pin This vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch blends
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co 18K Yellow Gold Sunburst Brooch with Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An eye-catching mid-century brooch crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, designed in a sculptural
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co Certified Jade, Burma Rubies Diamond Brooch Pendant. 1950 s
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tiffany & Co. This was made in 14k yellow gold circa 1950. The main attraction is the intense green
Category

Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Gorgeous tricolor gold 1940's Tiffany & Co Retro Brooch with three unheated unheated pink, blue
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Stunning "Retro" Period Tiffany Co. Brooch with GIA Certified Diamond
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Yellow Gold circa 1950's Retro period Tiffany & Co Fan Brooch with GIA certified K color VS1
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Quatrefoil Brooch Nice Size!
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Four-Intersecting Ring Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Appx 1 5/8" in Diameter Appx 3/4" Thick
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Paris, FR
A 14 k gold brooch stylising a flower.
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co 14K Yellow Gold Triple Heart Brooch Pin 7.7g
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co 14K Yellow Gold Triple Heart Brooch Pin 7.7g For sale is a vintage tiffany
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 14k Two-Tone Gold Brooch Earring Floral Set w/ 1.30 Carat Rubies
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful two-tone 14k gold flower shaped brooch and earring set by Tiffany & Co. Set features
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Sapphire Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Stunning retro Tiffany & Co.sapphire and 14kt yellow gold pin set with 4 caliber-cut blue sapphires
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Contemporary Tiffany Co. Spray 14ct Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dubai, DU
This spectacular gold brooch is designed to turn heads and distract eyes during conversations. The
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Brooch stamped Tiffany & Co., set with diamonds & blue sapphire. It is a pre-owned 14kt yellow gold
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Beautiful 14 Karat Gold Tiffany Co. Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage brooch by Tiffany & Co. finely handcrafted in yellow 14K solid gold. Lovely
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Starburst Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
This Tiffany brooch from the 1940s is set with a center cluster of circular-cut sapphires
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Ballerina Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ballerina Brooch, Tiffany & Co. 14 kt., pearls ap. 6.6 to 3.9
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2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A stunning Retro bow brooch by Tiffany Co. set with an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Gold Feather Brooch Pin Ruby, Matching Ear Clips Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
An Outstanding Brooch with Earclips Made by the fabulous Tiffany & Co - rare 14 kt Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Two Color Gold and Gem Set "Butterfly in Flight" Brooch by Tiffany Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
would explain the patent number on the reverse of the abdomen, DES PAT. 139127 14k and an Acorn mark. On
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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Clip Brooches in 14 Karat Gold and Sapphires, New York, circa 1950
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of 14 karat yellow gold clip brooches rectangular in shape with open centres and sapphires
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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. Retro Feather Clips
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Retro ostrich feather textured gold clips by Tiffany. Verdura and Flato introduced in the
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American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Heart Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic retro heart pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Comprised of eight interlocking figural
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Amethyst Gold Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
& CO, stamped 14K, American, ca. 1945. Brooch measures approximately 2 1/2 inches high, ring fits
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Tiffany Co. Gold Bow Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic retro figural "bow" pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. In a fine-line pleated pattern
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Tiffany Co. Safety Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Warren, ME
Classic Tiffany safety pin crafted in 14 Karat gold, perfect for a scarf or a lapel.. This pin is
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

1940s Tiffany Co. Montana Sapphire Moonstone Gold Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hartsdale, NY
14K pin set with montana sapphires and moonstones. Signed Tiffany & Co. Circa 1940's
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Moonstone, 14k Gold

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Tiffany 14k Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tiffany 14k brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 304 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect tiffany 14k brooch 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. A tiffany 14k brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 67, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our tiffany 14k brooch for sale are for women, but there are 91 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany 14k Brooch?

On average, a tiffany 14k brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,500, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $26,689 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Tiffany Co. for sale on 1stDibs

Tiffany Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.

Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.

In 1868, Tiffany Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.

At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.

When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany Co.’s distinguished repertoire.

Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.

In a broader sense, Tiffany Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.

Find Tiffany Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Tiffany Co.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A Tiffany Co. engagement ring can cost as little as $13,000 or as much as $500,000 depending on the center stone’s carat weight, the band material and whether or not there are any side stones. The smaller the stone, the cheaper the ring will be. Find engagement rings designed by Tiffany Co. on 1stDibs.