Antique Rose Diamond Tremblant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A stunning French rose diamond trembelant. This great design allows that center flower to be detached and worn as a pendant
Antique Rose Diamond Tremblant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A stunning French rose diamond trembelant. This great design allows that center flower to be detached and worn as a pendant
French 18k Gold Platinum Diamond 'En Tremblant' Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French 18k Gold Platinum Diamond 'En Tremblant' Brooch This extraordinary circa 1970s French brooch features a flower design with moveable petals that will close into a bud or open ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Belle Epoque en tremblant 18k rose gold silver floral brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One hundred forty-seven old European and rose cut diamonds, weighing approximately 2.00 carats combined in G-H color and VS clarity, build an exuberant floral spray across this brooc...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
French 1950s 18K Gold En Tremblant Flower Brooch with Gemstone Stamens
Located in Towson, MD
An exquisite 18 karat yellow gold mechanical en tremblant flower brooch, French, circa 1950s, masterfully designed to transform from bud to bloom.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French, 19th Century, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond ‘En Tremblant’ Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An exceptional French, floral spray 'en tremblant' brooch pin. This 18 karat gold piece comprises of several components which screw together to form one large brooch.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Brooch in 18K Gold, Circa 1880, France
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This sophisticated mechanism required exceptional skill and precision, and here it is executed with remarkable finesse, highlighting the excellent craftsmanship and attention to deta...
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold
RENE BOIVIN Diamond Ruby & Yellow Gold Tremblant Brooch Pin
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent and sensual jeweled orchid created by amazing French jeweler Rene Boivin whose pieces are collectable and highly sought after. Stamen part of the flower trembles when the...
ORANGE & PINK CORAL, GOLD and NATURAL PEARL TREMBLANT BROOCH
Located in New York, NY
Another Coral Brooch belonging to Ruth Ford which she wore en suite, when she entertained at her residence at the Dakota Apartments. She entertained Artists, Writers & Actors and was...
Natural Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold
Roger Jean- Pierre for Balenciaga Tremblant Tassel Depose Clip Brooch
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga tremblant Tassel Clip brooch of prong set fringed gray crystal pastes with a large faux ruby focal stone, forming the tassels head.
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate
Fine French Tremblant Diamond Floral Blossom Brooch
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Set with 298 round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 14.00 carats. This magnificent piece is one of a kind, and will be sure catch the eye of any true connoisseur. Weight 43g.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
H 0.71 in W 2.21 in L 3.94 in
19th Century French Diamond Silver Gold Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Tremblant brooch in silver and yellow gold 18 Kts. in their original case.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1820s French en tremblant Gold Silver and Diamond Brooch
Located in Torino, IT
Impressive and eye-catching 1820’s en Tremblant Diamond spray Brooch composed of a branch of three flowers, buds and foliate decorations crafted in Paris in 18k Gold and Silver.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels French Enamel En Tremblant Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt. yellow gold flower brooch with dark reddish enamel petals. The tremblant center is prong set in white gold with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling ap...
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century French Diamond Gold "Tremblant" Flower Brooch
Located in Brisbane, AU
A beautiful handmade 18 karat yellow gold floral brooch, epitomises Victorian era jewellery. The main flower contains one 4.6mm (0.4ct) brilliant old cut H/I colour P1 clarity diamon...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Gaston Lafitte Opal Diamond Tremblant Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
A French yellow gold dragonfly tremblant brooch with delicate opal wings adorned with grain set rose cut diamonds and a body decorated with diamonds and tsavorite.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Joseph Nivelon Magnificent Antique En Tremblant Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Kortrijk, BE
An antique sapphire, ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch 'en tremblant' by Joseph Nivelon with cabochon ruby eyes and openwork wings set throughout with rose cut diamonds and circular ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
H 0.86 in W 2.76 in L 4.53 in
Vintage Circa 1880 Victorian Tremblant French Brooch Diamond 12.50 Ctw Gold 18K
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Magnificent and very important Brooch Tremblant French Circa 1880 was Victorian in the form of a bouquet with flowers and leaves arranged on an arrow that gives it an exquisite effect.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique French En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked on pin and frame with eagle’s head French assay mark for 18K gold. ‘En tremblant’ (means ‘to tremble’ in French), is the name for antique floral brooches which were designed t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
French 19th Century Rose Diamond Tremblant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A very collectible French rose diamond trembelant. This wonderful tremblant is has a center flower which can be detached and worn as a pendant. These were often worn on a ribbon ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique French Diamond Silver Gold “Tremblant” Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite antique diamond flower brooch, centering a “tremblant” (trembling) petal.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
French Georgian 25.00 Carat Diamond Tremblant Stomacher Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver and 18k yellow gold with Old Mine and Rose cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 25.00 carats. Made in France. Georgian, circa 1830s. 6 1/2" long x ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
French Early 19th Century En Tremblant Diamond Pearl Stomacher Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Unique and Awesome En Tremblant Stomacher Brooch. Old-mine cut Diamond and Natural Pearl (not tested) mounted on silver and gold. The size of this Museum piece is significant. Fitted...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Large En Tremblant Diamond Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
French, circa 1880 silver topped 18K gold floral design 'en tremblant' brooch set with numerous old cushion and old rose cut diamonds length 90 mm (3 1/2 in.)
Diamond
French Tremblant Diamond 18 Karatr Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful French Tremblant floral brooch handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Diamond Tremblant Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Floral Rose & Old Mine Diamond Tremblant Pin set with Silver Top & Red Gold underside. French Silver Touchmark and bearing an Elaborate Safety Closing for the Pin. Ca...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century French Diamond Silver and Gold En Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Amazing romantic Brooch so delicate and high quality work. This brooch is typical from the late XIXth Century with En Tremblant system.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch, ca. 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Large Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch, ca. 1880s A beautiful Victorian flower brooch set with old-mine cut and rose-cut diamonds of ca. 10-11 carats. The brooch is ver...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Plique-à-Jour en Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds are G-H color, VS-SI clarity. The brooch has French hallmarks. The total length of the brooch is 2 1/2 inches.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sandoz Paris Long Antique Diamond En Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and long antique diamond brooch with trembling flowers, in its original box. Made in Paris by the esteemed firm Sandoz, circa late nineteenth century.
Diamond
MELLERIO Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Multi Gemstone & Diamond Tremblant Flower Brooch
By Mellerio Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The brooch is made in France by Mellerio, and is circa 1950s.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 70.14 Carat Invisible Set Sapphire Tremblant Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with invisible set French cut Sapphires weighing a total of 70.14 carats, as well as Marquise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Plique -a- jour Blue Enamel Ruby and Diamond En-Tremblant Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
French Plique a jour blue enamel ruby and diamond En-Tremblant Brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
1860s French "Tremblant" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique floral diamond brooch made in gold and silver. Circa 1860. The brooch consists of fourteen leaves and two flowers placed on a stem that is detatchable into five separate part...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
French Plique a Jour en Tremblant Flower Brooch with Diamond and Ruby Center
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding French, rich, cobalt blue color plique a jour moveable flower brooch made in 18k yellow gold with diamond and ruby stamen en tremblant.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1996 CHANEL Turtle tremblant Brooch with CC logo and rhinestone eyes
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gold-tone turtle 'tremblant' brooch with rhinestone eyes designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel dating to the 1996 fall collection.
French Diamond En Tremblant Rose Flower Gold Brooche
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950 French 18k yellow gold pin brooche that is articulated to open and close. The handmade mesh flower leaves to reveal the En Tremblant Diamond center section. Bright white...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Enamel En Tremblant Flower Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Vintage Retro French 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Enamel En Tremblant Flower Pin. This beautiful pin is in great condition. The petals open and close to create a blooming flower...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French Gold Emerald Yorkshire Terrier Tremblant
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A charming 18k yellow gold Yorkshire Terrier tremblant brooch. Charming item features loose chain 'hair' and single cut emerald 'eye'.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond Silver Gold En Tremblant Floral Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian en tremblant old-mine diamond floral spray brooch set in silver and gold.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Diamond Flower Brooch Tremblant in 18k Gold and Silver
Located in PARIS, FR
The flower is mounted on a spring which makes it vibrate when moved, hence the French name of the brooch "en tremblant". The jewel is set with twenty-two rose-cut diamonds, including...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sold
W 2.37 in L 3.94 in
19th Century, Diamonds, 18k Yellow Gold, Silver Tremblant Spray Flowers Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Extraordinary French 'en tremblant' or "trembleuse" floral brooch. 19th century. 18 karat gold and silver piece comprise of three flowers screw together to form one large brooch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French Ladybug Plique a Jour Enamel En Tremblant Diamond Gold Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant 18k French pin is signed with a M.L France + has touch marks on the pin/clasp. The enamel on this pin is perfect from the front. On the back, 3 of the petals are damage...
Diamond, 18k Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT Large Heart Pin/Pendant Tremblant Pearls
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful Large gunmetal Heart Pendant from Yves Saint Laurent
This is Yves signature heart, he famously featured a version of it on every runway show of his career.
Th...
Floral Tremblant Paste and Sterling Pin with Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A shimmering floral tremblant pin marked 925 and designers stamp with moving flower crystals on finely crafted silver stem. With matching clip earrings.
Mid Century Tiffany & Co Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
During the mid 20th century it was undeniable that Tiffany and Company were one of the most luxurious jewellery companies in the world. This gorgeous stylised flower brooch pin dates...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Crystal and Gem Set Large French Giardinetto Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 18K Yellow and White Gold Giardinetto Brooch, measuring 2 5/8 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches wide. The Rock Crystal vase portion is set in White Gold and has diamond mo...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Brooch 1950 Flower in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds articulated
Located in Paris, FR
Antique brooch around 1950 Exceptional Articulated flower in 18 kt yellow gold representing a rose. The pistil sets 16 diamonds in a claw setting in 18 carats white gold, the body in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Old-Cut Diamond En Tremblant Floral Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in Roma, RM
An exquisite late 19th century en tremblant floral brooch, crafted in gold and richly set with sparkling old-cut diamonds. Dating to circa 1880, this remarkable jewel is designed as ...
Diamond, Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Enamel Flowers Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned brooch featuring enameled flowers embellished with multicolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements :...
Gilt Metal
Antique 6.38 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Spray Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Dutch 6.38 carat diamond and 10 karat yellow gold, 14 karat yellow gold and silver set spray brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collect...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Oscar Heyman Bros. 18K Gold Gemstone and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman large flower brooch in 18K yellow gold with sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. There are 2.07 carats of baguette diamonds, F-G color and VVS1-VVS2 clarity, 42 fancy yel...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$8,818
W 0.99 in L 2.01 in
Vintage Mid-Century Diamonds Brooch, 18K Gold and Platinum, France Circa 1950’s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant and beautifully crafted French mid-century diamond brooch, executed in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold as a sculptural cascade of finely twisted gold ribbons, gracefully...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,820Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.69 in D 0.31 in L 1.69 in
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Edwardian Enameled Flowers Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel flowers pendant-brooch. This is a really fantastic three-dimensional antique brooch with flowers, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art No...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Victorian 7.50 Diamond Floral Spray Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Notable Victorian period Diamond spray brooch made of silver over 15 Kt gold - 1860 ca Designed as a beautiful flower & leaf spray richly set with a selection of old Diamonds totall...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Victorian 3.50 Ct Old Mine Diamond Floral Spray Brooch 18 KT Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Victorian period spray brooch is 1890/1900 ca Hand crafted during the time of solid 18 Kt yellow gold topped by silver Nature inspired design of a stunning bunch of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Roma, RM
A delicate and elegant Victorian floral brooch crafted in gold and set with approximately 1.50 carats of sparkling old-cut diamonds. Designed as a graceful bouquet of flowers and scr...
Diamond, Gold
Victorian 3.48 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1880s 3.48 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and ...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 3 Carat Diamond Encrusted Rose Brooch in 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking estate brooch, created in America during the 20th century, features a timelessly elegant rose motif encrusted with approximately 151 diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Gold
Trifari Alfred Philippe Regence Georgian Style Flower Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe Regence rose gold plated and diamante flower clip brooch in a Georgian Revival taste with delicate dangles. Excellent Condition. 1940's USA. The series, mu...
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1960s Gold Tone Flower Brooch with Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Center
Located in Milford, DE
This charming 1960s floral brooch captures the essence of mid-century costume jewelry with its elegant botanical motif and radiant gold-tone finish. Designed in the shape of a styliz...
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Blooming Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A splendid example of the house’s fascinating floral jewelry, these Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond stud earrings, designed in a stunning clustered bloom, emanate light and beauty. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
$22,250
W 0.44 in D 0.25 in L 19 in
Vintage Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
A superb Portuguese necklace with incredible cannetille gold work in 19.2 karats. The necklace has a luxurious design of heavy woven gold that glows from its high karat. It contains ...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XX century Dimensions: 2.90 x 2.80 cm Carats: 4,50 total cts Weight: 5,75 gr This brooch dating back to the beginning of the 20th century stands out for the presence of bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Gemstone Giardinetti Flower Basket Conversion Necklace
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This remarkable giardinetti or “little garden” pendant (circa 1820–1850) exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Georgian to early Victorian era. The jewel depicts an urn over...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch. Marked EM. Circa 1960. Total length: approx. 5.20 centimeters / 2.05 inches. Total width: approx. 3.30 centimeters / 1.30 inches. Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
3.20ct Diamond Brooch 18KT gold Pearl Diamond brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
What a stunning piece! Pearl diamond brooch made by hand in 18KT gold with 3.20 carats of diamonds, some are old cut others are single cut. Year unknown. Diamonds are VS clarity, F-G...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and design motifs of the Far East. Long sautoirs were all the rage and complimented the so...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in consummate Etruscan Revival style. The locket suspends from a very fine 20 inch chain ma...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace This stunning necklace is from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is what you would have seen worn a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Circa 1925 18K Gold Pearl & Diamond Bangle, 3.60 Ct TCW
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco bangle is 1925 circa Marvellous timeless design in a combination of natural cultured sea Pearl & Diamond for a sensual visual effect Totally hand crafte...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver Amethyst, Diamond & Pearl Pendant or Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A late Victorian / early Edwardian diamond, amethyst, pearl, yellow gold and silver pendant or brooch, comprising two rhombus shaped amethysts, forty-three old cut diamonds, and one ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
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.