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Vintage Tiffany Co. 14k Gold, Diamond Ruby Crown Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
” x 1- 7/16” HALLMARKS: Tiffany & Co. 14K ITEM DETAILS: An adorable vintage Tiffany & Co. crown brooch
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Sapphire Citrine Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Citrine Vintage Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 13 round sapphires and
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1990s Tiffany Co. Swirl Brooch in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. swirl brooch set in 14k yellow gold, circa 1990s. The brooch is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Swirl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. swirl brooch set in 14k yellow gold. The brooch is composed of a
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Emerald Frog Brooch in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A lovely vintage Tiffany & Co. emerald frog pin brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts
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Vintage 1980s German Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
” HALLMARKS: Tiffany & Co. ITEM DETAILS: A gorgeous vintage brooch by Tiffany & Co. made of 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Ruby Rose and Green Gold Bow Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Rose And Green Gold Diamond & Ruby Vintage Bow Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 3 round cut
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Diamond and Emerald Owl Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond and emerald perching owl brooch set in 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Green Enamel Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Green Enamel Bow Pin Brooch - A sweet vintage bow pin brooch by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Vintage Estate Tiffany and Co 14K Solid Yellow Gold Feather Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Tiffany and Co 14K Solid Yellow Gold Feather Brooch Pin. This classic
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Sapphire and Diamond Bug Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautifully handcrafted vintage Tiffany & Co. bug brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The bee’s body
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Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Three Circle Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1970s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Vintage Tiffany and Co brooch comprising three interlocking oval rings with a gold pin and revolver
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Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Green Enamel Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet vintage bow pin brooch by Tiffany & Co. made of 18k yellow gold and green enamel. Topped
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Vintage Hammered Yellow Gold Sea Turtle Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cute yet stylish vintage Tiffany&Co 18k hammered yellow gold Sea Turtle brooch. Stamped with the
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
5/8 x 1 1/4 Gram weight: 11.54 This exquisite vintage brooch from the 1960s by Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Sapphire Diamond Brooch Vintage
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Brooch Vintage Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage Tiffany leaf brooch will be fun for you to wear and garner lots of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Double Circle Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage brooch from Tiffany & Co. is an exciting way to elevate any ensemble. Warm 14K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Brooch TI19-020124
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch simply unforgettable. Crafted from opulent 18K Yellow Gold, it measures 1.45
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Holly Leaf Ruby Brooch in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. holly leaf ruby brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch, circa
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bow Platinum Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bow Pin The realistic bow of pierced design, set
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Butterfly Brooch, Ruby Sapphire, 1960s Italy
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tiffany & Co. butterfly brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a delicate design
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Ruby and Diamond Bug Brooch in 18k Yellow and White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautifully handcrafted vintage Tiffany & Co. bug brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. The
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

1986 Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fully signed 1986 Tiffany & Co. Measures: 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches Total weight: 11.8 grams Glistening
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Wheat Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A mid-century Tiffany & Co. creation, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This brooch features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Vintage yellow gold Tiffany & Co. flower brooch with rubies & diamonds. The larger flower opens and
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1980s Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Coral Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the glamour of the 1980s with the Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Coral Brooch, a true
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1960s Tiffany & Co. Butterfly pin made of 14k yellow gold features diamond and sapphire
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Branch Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage brooch from Tiffany & Co. has a distinctive design that is sure to take your breath
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Amethyst Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This glamorous vintage brooch from Tiffany & Co. dazzles with its sumptuous color-filled design
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Platinum Dragonfly Diamond Sapphire Brooch Pendant 1990 s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch made around the 1990's finely crafted in platinum featuring prong set
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co Infinity Knot Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co infinity knot brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Vintage Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. vintage leaf motif brooch fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The beautifully crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Retro Era Tiffany & Co Flower Brooch, a stunning piece of jewelry exuding
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Tiger brooch in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
1991. This brooch is a beautiful example of vintage Tiffany & Co craftsmanship and design! The brooch
Category

1990s German Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Eighteen Karat Gold Sapphires Diamonds Floral Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany and Company sapphire and diamond brooch Eighteen Karat yellow gold Condition Report
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Mid-20th Century American Post-War Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co Dolphin Brooch Vintage Sterling Silver 18k Gold Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co dolphin brooch crafted in sterling silver & 18k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co. Triple Heart Brooch Set in 14k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. triple heart brooch set in 14k yellow gold. The brooch is
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Zebra Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A charming vintage Tiffany & Co. Zebra brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 18 Karat Diamond Ruby Sea Urchin Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This whimsical pin brooch designed and crafted by Tiffany & Co. simulates the profile of a sea
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. South Sea Pearl 3.50 Carats Diamond Platinum Vintage Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
overall VS clarity. Completed by a pin stem with locking closure. Stamped PT950. Fully signed Tiffany & Co
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1970s Vintage Coral Ruby 18 Karat Gold Rabbit Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stem and locking closure Circa 1970's Fully signed Tiffany & Co. and stamped 18k for 18 karat gold
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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 1970 Pearl 18 Karat Gold Floral Heart Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany & Co. Italy Stamped 18kt for 18 karat gold Circa 1970's Measures: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 inches Total
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1950 s Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Owl Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1950 Measures: 1 x 1 3/4 inches Total weight: 16.6 grams
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co .18K Yellow Gold Enamel Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co .18K Yellow Gold Enamel Flower Brooch - Vintage 18K Yellow gold crown with blue and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Dogwood Blossom Pin / Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Dogwood Blossom Brooch/Pin- This lovely dogwood blossom
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Floral Brooch 1.45 Inch Long
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. floral design pin is crafted from 14KT yellow gold, offering a
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Signed 18k Silver Rhodolite Garnet Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Kingston, NY
Tiffany and Co 18k Gold, silver and rhodolite garnet brooch, in the original box. The garnets are
Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver

Tiffany Co. 18K Bow Motif Brooch, c. 1990
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Tiffany 18K gold large and substantial brooch with a textured gold finish. The brooch is signed
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Schlumberger Tiffany Co. 1980 s Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Hedgehog Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Schlumberger Studios for Tiffany Co. Circa: 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 925 Paloma Picasso Scribble Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
Tiffany & Co. Scribble design pin brooch by Paloma Picasso made in 925 sterling silver Hallmarked
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Flower Brooch / Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Flower Brooch / Pendant This timeless Tiffany
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cala Lilly Flower Brooch, Circa 1960
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Cala Lily flower brooch finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold . This brooch
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Gem-Set Dog Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold wirework dog brooch, set with diamonds and rubies. Circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Coral Diamond Gold Beetle Lapel Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This enchantingly beautiful Tiffany & Co. lapel brooch from the vintage era is designed as a
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

c1987 Tiffany Co Two Leaf Brooch Sterling Silver Vintage Fine Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co leaf brooch crafted in sterling silver (circa 1987). The sculpted design
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Turquoise Diamond and White Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1960
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A vintage Tiffany & Co. turquoise, diamond and white gold crescent brooch, set with three rows of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

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Tiffany And Co Vintage Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact tiffany and co vintage brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 35 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a tiffany and co vintage brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a tiffany and co vintage brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 alternatives. Most of our tiffany and co vintage brooch for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany And Co Vintage Brooch?

Prices for a tiffany and co vintage brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $330 and can go as high as $9,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,319.

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.