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Blue Sapphire with Diamond Bow Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 12.39 carats with Diamond 1.11 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch with Blue Topaz and Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold Bow Brooch with Blue Topaz and Diamond Accents
0.12 total diamond weight
8.40
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Forget Me Knot Bow Brooch Pendant with Fire Opal and Yellow Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
One of a kind Forget Me Knot Bow brooch / pendant
Unisex design
18ct yellow and white gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,850 Sale Price
15% Off
Antique pearl and diamond bow brooch, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Antique pearl and diamond bow brooch. Set with a central round old cut diamond in an open back
Category
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Lampl Sterling Silver Decorative Bow Motif Pin Brooch With Large Orange Crystal
By Walter Lampl
Located in Milford, DE
A pin brooch by Lampl. It features a decorative sterling silver bow-like motif, accented with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Edwardian Style Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian style diamond and silver-upon-gold bow brooch, set with old-cut diamonds and smaller
Category
2010s Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage bow brooch embellished with black and clear crystals.
Silver tone metal
Category
20th Century French Brooches
1960s Bow Leaf Pendant Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphires in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
This elegant brooch with a leaf and bow motif can also be worn as a pendant.
It has beautiful VVS
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Double Clip Brooch with Diamond - Retro Bow Sheaf Design -
40s
Located in Milano, IT
This captivating vintage double clip brooch is a quintessential example of 1940s retro elegance
Category
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Art Deco Style Circle with Ribbon Bow Halo Blue Sapphire
Diamond Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Vintage Art Deco design brooch pin set with round cut diamonds and French cut sapphires. Designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jeweled Bow Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned bow brooch embellished with pink crystals.
Embossed YSL Made
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage Christian Dior Large Elongated Bow Brooch 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous elongated vintage Dior Bow brooch. With an open three-dimensional design and striking
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Antique Bow Ribbon Style Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds and Fine Red Coral
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Antique Brooch in the Bow Ribbon Style with Old Cut Diamonds and Fine Red Coral.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond
Antique Multi Gem and Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
An antique multi gem bow brooch, with an openwork design of baroque leaves, set with a foil backed
Category
Antique 1860s European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Green Beryl, ...
14 Karat White Gold Brooch Filigree Bow Design with Amethyst Center Stone Pin
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Brooch Filigree Bow Design With Amethyst Center Stone Pin.
3.30 grams total
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Bow Brooch with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Two Tone Yellow and White Gold Bow Brooch with Diamond Accents
0.04 total diamond weight
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique White Gold Diamond Brooch as a Bouquet of Flowers with a Bow
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, antique white gold diamond brooch as a bouquet of flowers with a bow.
Set with a lot of
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
$8,166 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage natural rose cut diamonds real pearl bow brooch with 18K gold plating
Located in Delhi, DL
This is a beautiful sterling silver handmade diamond brooch. This brooch consists of :
Diamond
Category
1990s Indian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Antique French Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique bow brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a silver setting and 18k yellow gold
Category
Antique 1890s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Bow Brooch in Platinum with 3.35 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle epoque bow-brooch.
An statement piece from the Belle Epoque period, created during
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$6,388 Sale Price
20% Off
Retro Ruby
Diamond Gold Floral Bow Brooch Circa 1950
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One Retro floral ruby and diamond set bow brooch with safety chain and pin. Featuring three diamond
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Vintage 1980s Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
An 18k yellow gold bow brooch, set with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Persian Turquoise Textured Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Persian turquoise textured yellow gold bow brooch. Crafted with 1950's precision and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Silver and Gold and Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A silver double bow brooch set with chunky old-cut diamonds (app. 3.4 carats) with gold backing
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Retro Gold, Cabochon Citrine, and Diamond Stylized Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold brooch of stylized bow design with a crescent of cabochon citrines and diamonds, in
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Art Deco Pair of Red and Black Glass Bow Brooches with Silver Tone Highlights
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco pair of red and black glass bow brooches, with silver tone highlights. Measuring
Category
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Vintage 1980s 1.68 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.68 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold bow brooch; part of our diverse
Category
Vintage 1980s British Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Two-Tone Diamond Bow Brooch in 18KT Gold (20.00 CTW)
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece from the Retro era, this 18KT two-tone gold bow brooch glimmers with 20.00 carats
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bow Brooch by Regner Paris
By Regner
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful retro white gold bow brooch with 4.48 carats of pink sapphires and 23 carats of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
An elegant antique diamond bow brooch with the tied ribbon set with old mine, old European and rose
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
Located in Tucson, AZ
carat of fine blue sapphire, this striking bow brooch gleams with vibrant blue sapphires and dazzling
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bow Brooch, 15.00 Carat, 1994
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century diamond, modern, and 18ct white gold bow brooch, with approximately 15.00
Category
1990s English Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany
Co. 3.50 Carat Red Garnet Two Tone Folded Bow Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Tiffany & Co Retro 1930's 14k rose and green gold, folded bow brooch with a genuine
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
French Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Bow Brooch, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A French antique diamond and silver-upon-gold bow brooch, set with two rows of old mine cut
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Tone Amethyst and Clear Paste Bow Brooch circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Exquisite antique gold tone bow brooch set with clear sparkly paste stones, and a centre amethyst
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pink Red Ruby
Diamond Antique Style Bow 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A truly beautiful white gold bow brooch set with diamonds and French cut rubies. The milgraining of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Bow Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Art Deco-style bow brooch adorned with dazzling rubies and diamonds. The intricate bow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond
Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Bow Crown 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A truly beautiful white gold bow brooch set with diamonds and French cut sapphires. The milgraining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 18K Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch, c.1950s – Elegant Ribbon Motif i
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro 18K yellow and white gold bow brooch set with 176 diamonds and step-cut blue sapphires
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
French Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Openwork Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
bow. An Art Deco take on a classic bow brooch, with striking angles and geometry – a highly coveted
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,652 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Marcasite Red Paste Stone Flower and Leaf Bow Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful sterling silver bow brooch with a flower and leaf design, and set with marcasites and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Silver Bow Pin with Reverse Painted Flower Oval Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Silver Bow Pin With Reverse Painted Flower Oval Pendant-
This lovely brooch features a bow
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Silver
Vintage Silver Dazzling Bow Pin with Crystals, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish bow pin, decorated with sparkling crystals. A perfect touch of class!
Silver tone.
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow
Mounted in 18k gold fully set
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Retro 14 Karat Rose Gold “Bow” Pin with Aquamarine, Ruby
Diamond
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Signature Piece!!
Lovely 1940’s Retro 14 karat rose gold pin that is 3-diametional in design.
The pin contains One (1) Aquamarine Beryl Square Step Cut stone weighing 12.75 cara...
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum.The brooch features a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Enamel Fancy Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and enamel frog brooch, adorned with a bow, set with approx. 0.20ctw in fancy
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 14K WG Diamond Filigree Wreath Brooch c. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted antique 14K white gold diamond filigree brooch filigree wreath with a ribbon bow on top
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Sapphire Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bow Brooch with Rubies and Sapphires Circa 1940s–1950s
Charming and full
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Large Mazer Topaz and Citrine Floral Spray Retro Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Retro Large Mazer citrine leaf and topaz triple flower head floral brooch with crystal pave bow. Of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Green Paste and Pearl Heart Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
by beautiful seed pearls. The brooch is topped with a beautiful bow motif inlaid with seed pearls
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Calvaire Gold and Diamante Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Circa 1930s
By Calvaire
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Calvaire Gold and Diamante Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Circa 1930s. This is a brooch
Category
Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal, Enamel
Evening dress in silver lurex moire with bow and rhinestone brooch Mike Benet
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening dress in silver lurex moire with bow and rhinestone brooch.
Pink rayon lining. Backless
Category
1970s American Evening Dresses
Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch, the brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount, set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
to His Majesty King Charles III. The brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount, set to the centre
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Westfield, NJ
Platinum bow brooch set with approximately two hundres diamonds tcw 2.50 carats. 1 1/8 x 1 1/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Toffee Bakelite Bow Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
A toffee colored bakelite bow brooch with a stylized gilt knot.
Category
Vintage 1940s Brooches
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Brooches With Bow For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the brooches with bow you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 45 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect brooches with bow among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A brooches with bow from Garavelli, Hermès and Tiffany
Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A brooches with bow can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 26 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping for a brooches with bow, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Brooches With Bow?
Prices for a brooches with bow can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $12,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,285.
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 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.
Questions About Brooches With Bow
- What is a violin bow called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A violin bow is called a fiddlestick occasionally, in vernacular speech. It is a wooden stick that is typically made out of different types of wood such as brazilwood or rosewood, while the bow hair is made from horsehair. It is rubbed against the tuned strings of a violin to produce sounds.
- What is a samurai bow called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yumi is the Japanese term for a bow which is asymmetrical in shape—the top is much longer than the bottom. Samurai started as archers, so knowing how to use a bow was an important skill for them to have. Shop a collection of swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Bow back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a paste brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a golden brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A golden brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry designed with a hinged pin and catch that is fastened to clothing. It is a piece of ornament usually made of metal, often silver or gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooches.
- What is a bar brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
- What are the types of brooches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024There are many types of brooches. Originating from Scotland, Luckenbooth brooches feature a single heart or two interlocking hearts and are common romantic gifts. Bar brooches have a long, slender design similar to tie bars. En tremblant brooches typically feature floral forms connected by wires that allow them to sway or tremble as the wearer moves. Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Aigrette brooches show off sweeping forms that resemble feathers. Cameo brooches have an oval or circular shape and flaunt a raised relief, usually depicting a person. Shop a large collection of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
- What is a navette brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A navette brooch is a brooch that features a gemstone in a Marquise cut. Its sides gently curve and meet at points on either end. Shop a variety of gemstone brooches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What were brooches used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old your brooch is, flip it over and examine the back, searching for markings. You can use these markings to learn more about your brooch and get a rough idea of its age. Depending on where and when the maker produced the piece, you may find metal purity, assay marks, serial numbers, date codes or maker's markings. When present, maker's markings are a great starting point for your research. By comparing the marking to reference guides available on trusted online resources, you can typically use it to identify the maker. From there, you can educate yourself on when the maker was in business and review guides on how to date its pieces using makings and other characteristics. Serial numbers, date codes, assay marks and purity marks may also be researched to uncover information about your brooch. If you don't find any marks at all, your brooch is possibly an antique, as most European countries have required marks for centuries, and the U.S. began mandating various marks in 1918. If you run into any difficulty while performing your research, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can assist you with the dating process. Shop a large collection of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is an en tremblant brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022“En tremblant” is an old French phrase meaning “trembling”, which in jewelry refers to the feature of the piece. En tremblant brooches are crafted with gems and generally feature a floral motif, but can also branch out to birds and other designs. You’ll find a variety of en tremblant brooches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are old brooches made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Schreiner brooch, you have two main options available to you. Because Schreiner usually didn't mark its jewelry, the first option involves studying the details of your brooch. Some common characteristics of Schreiner jewelry include three-dimensional layered designs, hook and eye-type closures and inverted rhinestones. The settings of individual rhinestones can also provide clues, as Schreiner often produced highly decorative settings, such as crimped cupcake bezels, as well as dogtooth, fleur-de-lis and leaf-shaped prongs.
Another approach is to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer conduct the identification process for you.
Find a collection of Schreiner brooches on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Trifari brooch, turn it over and look for a maker's mark. Most Trifari jewelry features one of several backstamps. The earliest pieces made by the American jewelry brand usually read "KTF," for Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel. During the early 1930s, the stamp changed to "TRIFARI PAT.PEND.," and in 1937, the company introduced its crown logo. Pieces dating from the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s will bear this logo plus a copyright symbol. Finally, the 1980s brought the addition of a “™” trademark marking. If you can't find a stamp or have difficulty reading it, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Trifari brooches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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