Vintage Brooch Edwardian
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
2010s American Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
1990s French Edwardian Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s French Edwardian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Opal, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Edwardian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Edwardian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Edwardian Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century British Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 1890s North American Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Silver
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Peridot, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.