Coral & Jade Cherries Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
This charming twenties brooch features coral cherries with carved jade leaves and a handmade 18K gold branch.
Vintage 1920s Swiss Brooches
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral & Jade Cherries Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
This charming twenties brooch features coral cherries with carved jade leaves and a handmade 18K gold branch.
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Italian 18K Gold Coral and Carved Jade Berry Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy (Vicenza) Era: Mid-20th Century Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (hallmarked “750”) Stones: Mediterranean Coral (approx. 3.5 ct total), Carved Jade (approx. 2 ct total) Measureme...
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nephrite Jade and Coral 'Mistletoe' Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The carved jade leaves are mounted to the white gold frame and accented with seven coral cabochon 'berries'.
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$16,640Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Jade Brooch. Carved Jade Coral Diamond Geometric Platinum Black Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Jade Secondary Stones: Diamond, Coral Secondary Stone Weight: Diamonds Approx. 1.05 Carats Total Jewelry Type: Brooch / Pin Jewelry Style: Art Deco Brooch, Geometric ...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Coral and Jade Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning delicate rose carved out of coral with Jade leaves. Pin measuring 2.45 in top to bottom 1.47 wide. This is out of a massive collection of Contemporary designer & Vintage clo...
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Pearl Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Drop Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique brooch featuring natural materials which include 2 baroque pearls, 1 piece of hand carved coral, and a fine piece of green jadeite jade.
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite naturalistic hardstone brooch. An orange/red coral frog is shown perched upon an intricately and realistically carved nephrite jade leaf.
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Arthur King Brooch Coral Jade 18 Karat Gold Freeform, circa 1960
By Arthur King
Located in Austin, TX
Two centerpieces are clutched firmly in the base, one a whimsically shaped piece of coral, the other a pale jade piece carved into an oriental amphora.
Coral, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Red Coral Rose, Lapis Lazuli Vase & Jade 18K White Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Technical Details Period: 1980s / Late 20th Century Vintage Design: "Giardinetto" Flower Vase / Bouquet Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 20.50 grams Carved Red Coral Weight: ...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Signed Sterlè Coral Child & Dog one off brooch
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Napoli, IT
8 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: French eagle’s head and maker hallmark STERLE’ (SC) Gems: 1 hand carved natural red coral of 35 x 11 mm. – 3 natural turquoise beads of 3 mm. in diameter ...
Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Carved Red Coral Rose, Emerald & Diamond Black Onyx Vase 9K Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Technical Details Style: Vintage "Giardinetto" Flower Vase / Retro Revival Metal: 9k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 30.10 grams Carved Red Coral Weight: 10.00 grams (Hand-Carved Rose...
Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Artisan 1980s Signed 14k Gold Jade Sapphire Ruby Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This artisan brooch, signed ANDREW 14k and dating to the 1980s, features a striking combination of carved jade, 14k gold, rubies, and sapphires.
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold White Jade and Black Onyx Diamond Swan Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant swan pin features a neck and head sculpted from velvety black onyx, a stone believed to absorb negative energy and promote resilience. All set in 18k gold. Its body ...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold
Certified Red Coral Icy Apple Green Jade and Diamond Koi Fish Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This item can be used as a pendant or a brooch! This is a very well carved natural red coral Koi fish matched with glowing icy apple green jade and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Red Coral, Icy Apple Green Jade & Diamond Koi Fish Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This item can be used as a pendant or a brooch! This is a very well carved natural red coral Koi fish matched with glowing icy apple green jade and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Coral Jade Lapis Lazuli Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An adorable pair of snow love birds created in 18KT yellow gold with Coral heads, White Jade bodies and Lapis Lazuli wings and tails.
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.58 in L 2.17 in
1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Stylized Leaf Coral Fruit Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1950s. The brooch is finely modeled as a beautiful leaf. The green leaf is naturalistically carved from a single piece of nephrite jade and as fruits...
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Carved Jade "Opium Poppies" Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptional carved jade brooch dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1920, although the jade itself is older, Chinese origin, likely carved in mid 19th century.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Antique brooch pin 14k
By Aloni jewelry
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This brooch made around 1960. Beautiful hand carved salmon coral and leaf jade.
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold
jade coral gold Leaf and Berry Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Featuring a large beautifully carved jade leaf trailing lush coral berries, this charming brooch is bright and cheerful.
Coral, Jade, White Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Nephrite Jade and Red Coral Yellow Gold 'Strawberry' Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The plant is ornamented with carved red coral strawberries and claw set carved nephrite* jade leaves.
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Art Deco Period Jade and Coral-Set Strawberry Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 3 and 1/4 inches high by approximately 2 inches wide WEIGHT: 31.8 grams STONES: Carved coral and jade HALLMARKS: Rubbed 585 for 14k and rubbed Austrian maker'...
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral and Jade Set Gold Strawberry Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Stone details: Colorful coral, finely figured nephrite jade and rock crystal.
14k Gold
Gumps Vintage Coral Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Brooch
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With highly detailed carved nephrite jade leaves, translucent deep green Polished and carved coral buds, reddish orange with white mottling High polished gold stems Circa 1970’s ...
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold
Antique French Coral Jade Diamond Gold Strawberry Branch Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This antique brooch represents a branch of a strawberry plant with engraved jade leaves.
Coral, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch in the shape of a wild rose with coral, jade and diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Charming brooch in the shape of a wild rose, with corals, jades and diamonds Brooch made of 14-karat yellow and white gold elements (0.580 fineness) Wild rose buds made of 5 natura...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Coral Jade Nephrite Leaves Gold Flower Pin
Located in Toronto, ON
18K Coral and Jade Nephrite Flower Pin, 20th century. Set with natural orange red coral petal flower accented with two carved jade nephrite leaves. Coral measures approximately 26.50...
Retro Nephrite and Coral Leaf and Berries Brooch Set in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
- May require a CITES upon importation. Please inquire to 1st dibs - A highly unique nephrite and coral leaf and berries brooch set in 14k yellow gold. This beautifully crafted pie...
Coral, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of a Kind Brooch by Iradj Moini
By Iradj Moini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Yet another fantastic one of a kind creation by master jewelry maker Iradj Moini. This one takes Chinoiserie to a whole other level! A carved soapstone mask further decorated with...
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Amber
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W 2 in D 0.2 in L 2 in
Rebecca Collins Empress Josephine Brooch in 18kt and Sterling Silver by Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Rebecca creates mystical, mythical, magical jewels using every possible stone and mineral from the earth: historical artifacts, old Chinese coral, rare jade, fossils, cameos, carved ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
Swaboda Gold & Semi Precious Stone Buddha and Sarus Crane 1960s Necklace
By Swoboda
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is antique patinated gold plate and set with carved coral, carnelian and jade cabochons and pearls.
Carnelian, Coral, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
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W 0.65 in D 0.65 in L 2.56 in
David Webb 1950 New York Chinoiserie Drop Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Gemstones
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
The focus main elements are the finely carved natural gemstones, such; a pair of blue turquoise spheres (14 mm), a pair of carved corals Shou spheres (14 mm) and two free form briole...
Coral, White Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 1970 Enameled Convertible Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Gemstones
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Gemstones: The insert rings are mounted in a bezel setting, with 4 marquise cabochon cut (12 x 6 x 6 mm) carved from natural blue turquoise, salmon coral, blue lapis lazuli and green...
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Carved Coral Nephrite Jade Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1940s / 1950s The brooch is realistically modelled as a stalk of wild strawberries, set with hand carved coral berries and nephrite jade leaves.
Coral, Jade
1960s, Diamond Malachite Coral and Jade Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and unusual vintage malachite, coral, jade and 0.55 carat diamond brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and unusual vintage bro...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Angel Skin Coral Rose Flower Jade Leaf Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
20th Century 18k yellow gold brooch featuring a carved angel skin coral rose and two carved jade leaves.
Coral, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch of Coral and Jade Depicting Chrysanthemum Blossom and Leaves
Located in Northampton, MA
This spectacular and unique brooch features a hand-carved coral chrysanthemum blossom executed with such skill and artistry that if you lay the brooch on a table, look away from it, ...
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
Carved Coral Jade Gold Flower Pin
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning, soft and elegant pin in of the finest quality and has a delicate innocence about it. The color of the flower is a light ivory with a hint of peach on the larger petals...
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Coral Jade Diamond Gold Strawberry Branch Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This antique brooch represents a branch of a strawberry plant with engraved jade leaves.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trio Carved Coral Jade Dimaond Pave Male Figure Gold Brooche
Located in Stamford, CT
Trio natural GIA certified carved Coral pin of a man. Jade buttons, Diamond Pavé arms. 14k yellow and white gold. 1 carved pink orange Coral, 23.11 x 19.24 x 10.25mm, GIA certificat...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Jade, Pearl and Angel Skin Coral Floral Bouquet Brooch By Swoboda, 1960s
By Swoboda
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible gemstone costume jewelry piece from the mid century - 2.5" x 2.25" - Carved green Jade gemstone leaves - Carved pink angel skin coral rosebud flower ...
Midcentury Vintage Brooch Carved Nephrite, Coral and Pearl in a 14 Karat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are one carved nephrite jade leaves, each carved by hand and coral and pearl in a fly on the leaf.
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Strawberry Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, Vienna, Austria. This pin's spray of coral strawberries and lush jade leaves is perfect for a dress or jacket.
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade & Blue Lapis & Coral BroochPendant Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Carved Mint Jade, Carved Blue Lapis, Turquoise, Pearl Large Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant The Brooch is ...
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade & Blue Lapis & Coral BroochPendant Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Carved Mint Jade, Carved Blue Lapis, Turquoise, Pearl Large Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant The Brooch is ...
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...
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H 2.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
DAVID WEBB New York Jewelry Storage Travel Pouch in Blue Leather and Suede
By David Webb
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
He is best known for his distinctive carved and enameled animal bracelets, dramatic gold necklaces, colorful sautoirs, Maltese cross brooches, dynamic use of pearls and diamonds, and...
Leather
Rare Pr of 18K & Multi-Stone Clip Earrings by Bettina Gabetti for Seaman Schepps
By Seaman Schepps
Located in valatie, NY
Rare and Important Pair of 18K and Multi-Stone Clip Earrings by Bettina Gabetti for Seaman Schepps. Elegantly leaf carved in stacked layers of graduated jadeite, turquoise, and agate...
Jade, Labradorite, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Carved Jade Coral Malachite Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A charming 1980s brooch of carved malachite, coral, lapis, and black and white jade, with diamonds and ruby eye, set in 18K gold, a double pin clasp, 1 3/4 inches x 1 3/8 inches.
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Paltscho Coral Jade Diamond Gold Brooch and Ear Clips
By Paltscho
Located in New York, NY
A charming and elegant suite of brooch and matching ear clips by Paltscho of Austria featuring hand carved bright red natural coral cherries on 18K white gold stems, each set with a ...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Carved Jade Buddha Brooch by Iradj Moini
By Iradj Moini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved Jade Buddha sitting atop a Coral stone accented with rhinestone and pearls.
Larry Vrba VRBA Vintage Brooch
By Larry Vrba
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Spectacular Vintage Brooch by Larry Vrba Glass, carved stone, faux coral and faux jade have been used to create this this massive 5" x 4.75" pin.
Single Coral and Nephrite Jade Rose Brooch
Located in Vail, CO
Feminine, vintage, carved coral and nephrite jade brooch in textured and polished 14kt yellow gold with .56ctw of diamond accents.
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooch with Natural Coral Strawberries & Jade Leafs
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage brooch, crafted in 14kt yellow gold, showcases natural coral strawberries and meticulously carved jade nephrite leaves, capturing the essence of a bygone era i...
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold
Kenneth J Lane Gold Carved Jade and Coral Butterfly Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very rare Kenneth J Lane collectible butterfly brooch with faux-jade, coral and crystal clear rhinestone embellishments. Set in gold plate and signed on the underside KJL. This cove...
Crystal, Enamel, Gold Plate
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Massive Estate 18K Yellow Gold Rigato Statement Bracelet, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, massive 18K yellow gold cuff statement bracelet in the Rigato technique, synonymous with fine Italian craftsmanship 1970's Weight: 93.8 grams Marks: 750, 18K, Italy The Rig...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Blue Topaz Lily Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine retro flower brooch. In 18k gold. By Tiffany & Co. With a stylized flower (likely a Lily) set with small blue topaz gemstones to its pistils and flanked by a long textured ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Large finely carved coral floral pin brooch with two colored deeply carved rose flower set in 14kt solid textured gold . back has rollover clasp . Faded 14kt mark on backside . Mate...
Coral, Gold
Magnificent 18kt and Platinum Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18tk and platinum diamond earrings with pear shape (psc293)14.73 fvs2 and (psc301)15.91 hanging on bottom and tops are (radc826)4.00ct cushion fancy intense yellow vs1...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$37,500
W 0.5 in L 6.75 in
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Gold Coral Gemstones French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet made of 18k gold, coral, chrysoprase and accented with diamond. The bracelet consists of five elongated coral planks framed in 18 karat yello...
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage Cocktail ring with amethyst and diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Large cocktail ring with a central ametyst of circa 30ct flanked by 1.70ct c.a. of round cut diamonds of good commercial white. Set in 18ct gold, Made in Italy. Highlights: - Gold 1...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage Italian gold fish charm pendant created with a blue enameled body. The fish is beautifully detailed and created with a great royal blue scaly skin. Designed in 18 karat yel...
18k Gold, Enamel
Vivienne Westwood Corset SS 1992 Runway Worn Rare Collectors black lace ICONIC
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
HOLY GRAIL Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 1992 Collection - a piece that fuses historical seduction with punk-era provocation. Rendered in semi sheer mesh and embroidered black lac...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 18.90 Carat Fancy Orange Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Diamond
Carved Jade Brooch Midcentury Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This 14K yellow gold and jadeite jade brooch dates to around 1950 and features a 44.70 x 13.27 x 4.37 oval pierced jade carving in a floral motif. The coloring is pale green with are...
Jade
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tanzanite and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Tanzanite and Diamond Brooch Designed as a star, the center set with a cluster of tanzanite cabochons extending channel-set tapered baguette-cut diamond rays, 2 3/4...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
An 18k Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Frog Brooch with Enamel and Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A sweet 18k gold frog brooch with green enamel and diamond eyes, signed, numbered and dated: Van Cleef and Arpels, B4397.750 France, 1965 with the master mark Ste. J. for Atelier Jan...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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.
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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.