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Tiffany & Co 18k Italy Rubies Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace timeless elegance with this stunning Tiffany & Co. brooch, marked with the number 37254
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Italian Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Leaf Brooch Pin is a vintage piece crafted in Italy during the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Brooches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Purity Marks Size: 1.5 inches in length Gram weight: 22.22 These Italian Tiffany & Co teardrop brooches
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Ruby Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k gold flower brooch signed TIFFANY. Finely textured leaves, set in pinwheel pattern, centered
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Italian Diamond 18k Gold Enamel Wreath Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic piece by Tiffany & Company, this wreath brooch features 30 VVS quality full-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co 18k Italy Brooch about 33 x 24mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. brooch Marked: Tiffany & Co 18k Italy Brooch
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HUGE Tiffany & Co 18k Italy Pearl Brooch 61x60 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the elegance of this exquisite Tiffany & Co. brooch, crafted in 1996. Featuring a
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Classic Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A classic 18K yellow gold, woven design brooch by Tiffany. The high polish, geometric outline
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

18k Yellow Gold Tiffany XO Brooches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tiffany XO brooches in 18k yellow gold exude elegance and timeless sophistication. Expertly
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

Tiffany & Co Naturalistic Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1.5". Marked on the back : Tiffany , 18k, Italy. Weight - 15.7 grams.
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tulip 1.9 Inch Brooch Signed Italy
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany and Co. Yellow Gold Tulip Brooch is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry that is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Aventurine Insect Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold brooch, featuring a flying insect motif with hand carved
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow White Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow and white gold textured, 3D flower brooch. Signed Tiffany Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold and Diamond Palm Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co., this palm brooch was made in Italy. ♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co ♦ Metal: 18kt
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Midcentury Wire Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. yellow gold woven wire leaf brooch. Woven front and back to create the leaf design
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany and Co Large Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany and Company Pine Cone Motif Large Brooch 2.5 Inches Diameter the center element consist of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO 1970 18kt Yellow Gold flower Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
jewelry house Tiffany & Co., crafted in Italy during the iconic 1970s. Renowned for their exquisite
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Rope Knot Twist Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold rope knot twist brooch. Signed on the back, measures 18.5 mm tall x
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Rope Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Rope Brooch Pin Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 13.48
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jewel Of Ocean 18K Estate Tiffany & CO. Twist Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
18K Estate Tiffany & CO. Twist Bow Brooch
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Red Coral and Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A Signed Tiffany leaf motif brooch with a dome shape coral in the center. This brooch was made in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Leaf Motif Vintage Brooch - Yellow Gold 18k Botanical Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Design: Leaf Motif Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Brooch
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Hammered Gold Leaf Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k hammered gold leaf motif brooch by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. The piece measures 2" x 1 1
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crescent Moon Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co sapphire and diamond 18 karat white gold crescent moon brooch circa 1960. This eye
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Rare and Iconic Gold and Coral Large Sea Urchin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Tiffany & Company Sea Urchin Brooch, Measuring 2 1/8 inches in Diameter and 1 inch in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Ruby Hat Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Ruby Hat Brooch Pin Metal: 18k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1950-1960's 18k Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 32.2mm (1.2") Thickness: 18.2mm Not Including The Pin Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure Stamp: Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Two-Tone Gold Bouquet Brooch with .50ct Ruby and .25ct Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, unique bouquet brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features yellow gold bouquet and daisies with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Triple Rope Twist Brooch or Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pin Made in Italy by T&Co. Classic looking four
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO. 1960 Flower Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Vivid Red Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
follows, "TIFFANY & CO. 18KT ITALY". Collateral: This brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Flower Brooch in Tiffany Style
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Tiffany Style Gold Flower Brooch in 14 carat yellow gold (tested), circa 1950. Polished Flower
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage Paloma Picasso Rare Modernist 1.60 Inch 18 Karat Gold Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
brand's most iconic designers. Hallmarked Paloma Picasso Tiffany and Co 750 Brooch measuring 1.60 inch x
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paisley Shaped Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
in Interior = Tiffany & Co. @ 18kt - Italy. Shaped in opposing design. Delightful Highlights to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paisley Shaped Clips
Tiffany & Co. Paisley Shaped Clips
H 0.5 in W 0.9 in L 1.55 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Open Heart Belt Buckle
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning 1975 Tiffany & Co. belt buckle, designed by the renowned Elsa Peretti, features the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany& Co. 18K Gold And Ruby Flower Form Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Tiffany & Co. vintage 18k yellow gold and ruby floral form pin brooch. Polished and Florentine
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold And Ruby Leaf Form Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Tiffany & Co. vintage 18K yellow gold and ruby leaf form pin brooch. 18k yellow gold with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Tiffany 18 Karat Gold & Carved Coral Brooch with Matching 14 Karat Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch was retailed by Tiffany & Co., but originated from italy and date to
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Italy, 18 Karat Yg Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Tiffany & Co. Italy, 18k y/g Bow Brooch. 16.6 dwts.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany, Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately diamond and sapphire brooch, 18 karat yellow gold, signed Tiffany and Co., Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Gold Floral Spray Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Beautiful signed TIffany & Co. Italian 18 karat and ruby floral brooch. This piece is set with 21
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Foliate Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A beautiful Tiffany & Co. Italy foliate brooch set with a cluster of blue sapphire beads and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18kt Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Measures 36mm x 35mm Weighs 12.7grams
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sun Starfish Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Tiffany & Co. sun starfish brooch in 18-karat gold with rubies. The starfish is made out of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Not Tiffany 18kt Sunflower Brooch
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Such a gorgeous 18kt yellow gold Sunflower Brooch, but not Tiffany. It is engraved on the back with
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Italy Gold Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany has once again put their superior craftsmanship on display with this brooch. So delicately
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Gold Thistle Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Eighteen karat gold brooch by Tiffany that may be a thistle or a durian fruit, known as the king of
Category

Italian Brooches

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Italy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
things, this Vintage Tiffany & Co. Italy Diamond 18k Gold Brooch would be a lovely addition to your
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Gold Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
This heart brooch by Tiffany is wonderfully textured and sculptural. The heart is made of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Gold Heart Brooch
Tiffany Gold Heart Brooch
W 1.25 in L 1.07 in
Tiffany & Co. Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Statement 18K gold brooch. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. The outsides of the leaves are
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY Angel Fish Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany 18K gold figural angel fish. Mother-of-pearl, inlaid with onyx, and lapis. Fabulous look
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx

Tiffany & Company Straw Hat Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Whimsical Straw Hat brooch by Tiffany & Company, set with Diamonds and Sapphires
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Straw Hat Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Whimsical Straw Hat Brooch By Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow Gold and set with Rubies and Diamonds.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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 & Company Star Fish Clip Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Detailed 18K yellow Gold Star Fish Clip Brooch by Tiffany & Company.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tiffany and Co. eight swirling petal flower brooch centered with 7 diamonds weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Gold Floral Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully textured and dimensional Floral Brooch by Tiffany and Co. The center is a domed cluster
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Gold Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Double open heart brooch by Tiffany and Co. in 18 karat gold. Six rubies are interspersed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

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Tiffany Italy Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tiffany italy brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 14 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a tiffany italy 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any tiffany italy brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 3 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 alternatives. When shopping for a tiffany italy brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Tiffany Italy Brooch?

On average, a tiffany italy brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,513, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $7,480 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.