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Vintage Tiffany Co. Peretti Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Nature Brooch
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
in the vintage allure of the Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamond-set Platinum and 18k Gold Chives Brooch, a
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany CO. Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle #20559
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle - This vintage sterling silver perfume bottle is
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co. 1986 Sapphire, Gold and Silver "Back to Glamour" Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1986 Sapphire, Gold and Silver "Back to Glamour" Pin This is a timeless
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Tiffany Co. 1960 Retro Pin Brooch in 18kt Gold with 3.35 Ct Sapphires and Pearls
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Retro brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. Fancy vintage piece, created in New York city at the
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.10Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Tiffany Rope Brooch - Vintage Circa 1950
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
& Co; part of our vintage jewelry collections This fine and impressive vintage Tiffany brooch has
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Tiffany Co. 18k Gold 0.60ct Sapphire Textured Flower Wreath Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage designer brooch was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow gold by Tiffany
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Retro Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold 1.30 Inch Wide Brooch Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
effortlessly combines vintage charm with modern elegance. This piece is signed by Tiffany & Co, a symbol of
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

1950s Tiffany Co. Gemstone Floral Bouquet Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Tiffany and Co. Floral Brooch Pin - 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Paloma Picasso Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co. brooch designed by Paloma Picasso Paloma Picasso was the
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Star Diaper Safety Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver diaper safety pin. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. The pin catch in the form
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Madeira Citrine Rose Yellow Gold Floral Motif 1940 Retro Deco Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a timeless treasure from the 1940s, this genuine Tiffany & Co. brooch exudes elegance
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clover Brooch Set of 2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare vintage find from the 1950’s, this matching pair of Tiffany & Co. clover brooches is a true
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Maltese Cross Pendant /Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful stylized Maltese Cross pendant / pin created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1980's. It is made
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Baby Pin 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diaper Brooch Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co baby pin crafted in 14k yellow gold. The diaper
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Circa 1960s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Fur Clip
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
this Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fur Clip, fashioned in 18K yellow gold and adorned with white pearls
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Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

1960 s Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Aspen Leaf Brooch Pin w pouch #15449
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1960's Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Aspen Leaf Brooch Pin This Tiffany & Co. aspen leaf pin is
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1960 Organic Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.26 Ctw In Sapphires
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. Beautiful vintage piece, created by the Tiffany
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 1989 Frog Pin Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold with Green Emeralds Eyes
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Frog brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. Vintage beautiful frog pin, created at the Tiffany & Co
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Late 20th Century German Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Hugs Kisses Diamond Set Brooch Circa 1980
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Vintage Tiffany and Co 18k gold and platinum brooch comprising three 0's and three X's representing
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Ring Set Vintage 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and weighs 5.3 grams. The bands are stamped with Tiffany & Co. maker's marks, hallmark for 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Onyx Daisy or Flower Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed 1980's gold and onyx brooch. In 18 karat yellow gold. By Tiffany & Co. Designed by
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Ruby Gold Leaf Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960 Tiffany & Co 18k yellow gold leaf Ruby pin. Made in Italy. See our matching earrings
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Duck Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 14k yellow gold carnelian duck pin by Tiffany & Co., circa 1940. This whimsical duck is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.12 Inch Long Safety Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a timeless piece of elegance and functionality - the Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 1996 Limited Edition Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire Dragonfly Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
This limited edition dragonfly pin is a unique and rare Tiffany vintage item. Collection was made
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany and Co Rare Ruby and Diamond Vinatge Platinum Eighteen Karat Reverse Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co reverse stick pin One side is set with French cut rubies in 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co Fourteen Kara Yellow Gold 0.50 Inch Lapel Pin with Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co 14 karat yellow gold lapel pin with diamonds Diamonds weighing 0.35 carats
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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Horse Head Stick Pin 14 Karat Gold Equine Animal Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co stick pin, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The horse head
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 14K Yellow Gold Key Ring #19702
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Key Ring This vintage gold key ring is set in 14K yellow gold 30.5
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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Gold Large Tiffany Grape Leaf Pearl Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
vintage 1930s brooch with great attention to detail and deep meaning. The pearl "grapes" in wine culture
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wishbone Pin with Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This timeless, Tiffany & Co pin is from the 1950’s and is no longer in production! The wishbone pin
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Enamel Frog Lapel Pin, 14k Yellow Gold, Length 12.9 mm
By Tiffany Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Length: 12.9 mm Width: 9.9 mm Weight: 1.2 dwts. / 1.8 grams Stamps: 14k Tiffany & Co. A Couple
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Brooch. This exquisite brooch by
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger Ibex Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger diamond and ruby yellow gold and platinum Ibex brooch circa 1980
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Winking Cat Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Tiffany winking cat pin, featuring textured fur, whiskers and tail. The cat's body is pave
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Nephrite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Knot Vintage Brooch
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch features nephrite jade deeply carved to depict a curling knot of rope. Translucent green
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Company for Chanel Pin Suite
By Chanel
Located in Boston, MA
. Stamped Tiffany & Co, 14K gold, and Sterling Silver. With friction fit backings. Measurements: 1/2 Inch
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Silver

Cartier Vintage Pin Brooch Clip Bird 14k Gold Enamel Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely vintage Cartier 14k gold pin brooch clip. Designed as a little bird perched on a branch
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Silver Feather Earrings and Brooch Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. SILVER FEATHER EARRINGS & BROOCH SET -Rare, vintage -Good condition -Gold plated
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Silver

David Webb Natural 13.0 Carat Diamond Rose Design Brooch In Stock
By David Webb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
David Webb Natural 13.0 Carat Diamond Rose Design Brooch This is a super cool and vintage, David
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Amapola Sterling Silver Poppy Rose Pin Brooch
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co., Tiffany Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Amapola sterling silver pin in the shape of a poppy or rose with
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Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Estate Georges L Enfant 18K Gold Ruby Mouse Clip Brooch, France, 1960 s
By Georges L Enfant
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous vintage Georges L'Enfant 18K yellow gold and ruby mouse/lucky rat clip brooch. Exquisitely
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Finely Detailed Vintage Tiffany Co x Brooch/Pendant circa 1985 Crafted in
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co 'X' brooch/pendant (circa 1985) crafted in sterling silver
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1940 s Tiffany Co. Diamond Dermantoid Garnet Ruby Vintage Pendant Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1940's Tiffany & Co. diamond, ruby, and dermantoid garnet pendant/pin fashioned in platinum and 14
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Estate Diamond Four Leaf Clover Pendant Brooch Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
True beauty seen in this vintage Tiffany & Co. four leaf clover lucky charm. The piece is crafted
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k Gold Tiffany Co. Diamond Vintage x Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Venice, CA
Tiffany & Co. pieces include the Bird on a Rock brooch, the Cooper Bracelet, and the 16 Stone Diamond Ring
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Late 20th Century European Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ladybug Pin Gold Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
 or Tiffany & Co. who are working with precious stone a lot, Cartier is strictly focusing on diamonds
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Dogwood Blossom Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dogwood Blossom Charm Bracelet- This lovely link bracelet
Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Dogwood Blossom Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dogwood Blossom Earrings- These lovely dogwood blossom
Category

20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany 14 Karat Gold Barrette Hair Clip
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage barrette hair clip designed by Tiffany & Co. It is crafted in 14K gold. Signed
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20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Leaf Earrings and Brooch
By Paloma Picasso
Located in New York, NY
leaves. Signed Paloma Picasso by Tiffany & Co. Earrings dimension approximately 1.5 inch x 1 inch and
Category

20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co. brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. This stunning brooch features a
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Tiffany Co. Gold Feather Ear Clips and Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Tiffany Co. - Germany hand crafted ear clips and brooch as fancy feathers of 14K gold
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Vintage 1960s German Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage Rock Crystal and Diamond Leaf Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in DALLAS, TX
Tiffany & Co. vintage circa 1930's rock crystal and 21 = 0.60 carat total weight round brilliant
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Flower Brooch 10.5g
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold & Sapphire Flower Brooch 10.5g For sale is a vintage Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. vintage 18kt Gold Doogwood Brooch with Tourmalines
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Cloverdale, CA
A gorgeous Signed Tiffany, Vintage 18 karat yellow gold, beautifully articulated, three
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
brooch mounted in platinum and gold, signed Tiffany & Co. Comes with GIA certificate for the pearl. 1.75
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Yellow 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.