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Modern Two Tone Gold Bow Brooch Circa 1990s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Modern two-tone gold bow brooch with fine cannetille work featuring hearts, spirals and twists
Category
1990s Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold
Edwardian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Bow Brooch, set with old mine cut diamonds that are white
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Bow Motif Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
This magnifient design features a circular brooch with an elegant bow motif decorating the top. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Jewelled Ribbon Bow Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage silver tone ribbon bow brooch embellished with clear crystals and a
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt
Pastel Pink Rhinestone Bow Brooch With Pearl Accents By Hollycraft, 1950s
By Hollycraft
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 1.5" x 1.5"
- Gold plated
- Pastel pink rhinestones
- Faux pearl accents
- By Hollycraft (signed on verso)
- Circa 1950s
- Estate acquired
- This item has be...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
18 Karat White Gold Bow Brooch with Round Diamonds and Square Cut Emeralds
Located in Crema, Cremona
18K white gold bow brooch with Round Diamonds and Square Cut Emeralds.
1 central Diamond (0.30cts
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pearl, Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch, Circa 1980
Located in London, GB
A pearl and diamond bow brooch, with the knot of the bow set with a bouton-shaped south sea
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Amethysts Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Bow Brooch, 2010
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Bow Brooch with Amethyst white and fancy Diamonds on 18K White Gold.
Organic design elements
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Pearl and 0.68Ct Diamond, Platinum Bow Brooch - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive platinum pearl bow brooch with 0.68 carat diamonds; part of our antique
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Udall
Ballou Diamond, Ruby and Black Onyx Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Udall & Ballou, Art Deco. diamond, ruby and black onyx bow brooch, with Edwardian-cut diamonds
Category
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Gold Bow Figural Brooch With Openwork Lattice and Floral Motif By Nolan Miller
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s
- 2.5" x 2"
- Gold plated with silver tone flower accents
- Crystal rhinestone details
- By Nolan Miller (signed...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Double Clip Bow Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A lovely Victorian double clip bow brooch with diamonds and sapphires, ca. 1880s.
The diamonds
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage Tiffany
Co. Citrine and Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1947
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in London, GB
A vintage Tiffany & Co., citrine and gold bow brooch, with a scissor-cut citrine, in the place of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold
Tiffany Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch, circa 1930
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany Art Deco diamond and platinum bow brooch, with geometric openwork decoration, set with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco 1930s Platinum Diamond and Ruby Stylised Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
fittings.
This brooch is designed as a stylised bow. An Art Deco take on a classic bow brooch, with
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Sapphire and 1.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.60 carat sapphire and 1.27 carat diamond, platinum bow brooch with an 18
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond Silver and Gold Bow Brooch, 9.00 carats, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian open bow brooch, set with round and cushion shaped old-cut diamonds, in grain
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1910s 1.35 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Art Deco 1.35 carat diamond and black onyx, platinum 'bow' brooch; part of our
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Moira Design Pink and Blue Sapphire Silver and Gold Bow Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira design bow brooch, set with round blue and pink sapphires, in silver micro-claw pavé
Category
1990s British Modern Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Classic Set Old Mine Diamonds Bow Brooch in Platinum and Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage platinum and 18 karat yellow gold diamond bow brooch
Mid century period
Old mine diamonds
Category
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920’s Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Bow Brooch in Platinum, 17ctw
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920’s Art Deco platinum bow brooch with 1.14ct center diamond, 16ctw diamonds, and 0.75ct emeralds
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Circle with Bow Tie with Diamond and Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is finely crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing approximaately total of 6.00 carat
Category
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14 Karat Rose Gold and Platinum Citrine and Diamond "Bow" Brooch, circa 1930
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 karat Rose Gold and Platinum Bow brooch with a 7.24 carat emerald cut Citrine center stone and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Retro 1940s 14K Gold Stylized Bow Pin with Rubies
Located in Houston, TX
Retro 14K yellow gold stylized bow brooch set with oval cabochon rubies. Circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s Goldtone Bow Pin with Large Tear Drop Pearl
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning large 1980s bow pin. Dimpled goldtone metal with large tear drop faux fresh water pearl
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Retro Italian 18 Karat Gold Bow with Diamond Cluster Knot
Located in New York, NY
A statement bow in 18 karat gold with varying finishes by an Italian designer with a cluster of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Italian 18 Kt Gold Bow with Diamond Cluster Knot
Located in New York, NY
A statement bow in 18 kt gold with varying finishes by an Italian designer with a cluster of
Category
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
YVES SAINT LAURENT gilt ribbon brooch with faceted glass stones
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
very unique large gilt bow brooch with stars inlaid with faceted glass stones from Yves Saint
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Dior Golden Metal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing bows with rhinestones.
Additional
Category
1990s French Brooches
Mid-Century 1960s 18K White Gold Diamond Bow Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century 18K white gold bow brooch with 323 round and baguette diamonds that total 13.65 carats
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Platinum
Diamond Ribbon brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and Impressive, Circa: 1930 Ribbon and Bow Clip Brooch, with articulated ribbon sections. Set
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GRS Certified 8 Carat Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Flamingo Brooch in 18K Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant cabochon ruby, diamond and emerald flamingo bow brooch made with 14 karat gold. The
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
18K Yellow Gold 1.20ct Diamond Violin Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Musicians and music lovers alike will appreciate the beauty of this 18K Yellow Gold brooch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier set of Diamond and Gold Dog Brooches
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a standing and sitting gold dog brooch with a diamond set bow and revolving head
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Two-Color Gold, Citrine, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro two-color gold bow brooch with spray of faceted pear and emerald-cut citrines, round faceted
Category
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and platinum double clip brooch, with a geometric, abstract bow design, with
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Coral Beads Seed Pearls Yellow Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
. The top of the brooch is nicely adorned with a bow also set with seed pearls. The mount is fully made
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 14 Karat White Gold 1.75 Carat Diamond Antique Bouquet Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Absolutely stunning, this LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.75 carat Diamond Antique Bouquet Brooch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
GRS Certified 9 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautifully crafted cabochon ruby and diamond bow brooch made with 18 karat gold. The total ruby
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Paste Spray
Located in New York, NY
Pastel Edwardian paste spray set in antique gilt wirework. Handmade Bouquet style brooch tied with
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Detachable Bow Brooch by Nolan Miller, 1980s
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Consists of two individual 50" faux pearl strands
- Detachable gold plated bow
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Long evening resille skirt with black rhinestone, bow and CC brooch Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening resille skirt covered with black rhinestone, satin bow and CC brooch on the waist
Category
2010s French Skirts
Victorian French Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamonds Brooch Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, suspended from a diamond bow brooch with watch hook on the back; thus, making it possible to wear the watch
Category
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Marina J Black Spinel Collar Necklace with a 14 k Yellow Gold Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bow Brooch comes with necklace!
The necklace is 16.5 inches long but can be altered upon request
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond Open Circle Brooch with Bow Detail in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning lady's brooch is the absolute perfect addition to your wardrobe. The sparkling
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Colored Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
18KT White Gold Bow Brooch with White & Colored Round Cut Diamonds for a total approximate weight
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Bow Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant gold bow brooch with natural rubies and diamonds. The brooch is quintessentially Retro in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Hermes 18 Karat Two Flowers with Bow Brooch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The Hermes brooch is finely crafted in 18 k yellow gold and the total weigh is 18.4 DWT.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Briolette Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Briolette Diamond Bow Brooch
A bow brooch set with 37 old mine diamonds and one dangling
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond
Retro Burma Ruby Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully made Retro Bow Brooch with trios of Burmese rubies. The metal is worked to very
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Gucci Black Grosgrain Bow Brooch Pin with Pearls and Crystals
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci black and gold striped grosgrain bow brooch. Pearls and rhinestones embellishment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
1.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage late Art Deco 1940's platinum bow brooch with 1.25 carat of mixed single cut and brilliant
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Gucci Red Green Grosgrain Bow Brooch Pin with Pearls and Crystals
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci green/red/green striped grosgrain bow brooch with embroidered bee. Pearls and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Large 1950s Articulated Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Wonderful diamond bow brooch with 9 carats of diamonds set in a platinum articulated mounting. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Silver Topped Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Exquisite Victorian silver topped 18K gold bow brooch set with rose cut diamonds, from which a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
CHANEL Blue
Green Felt CC Bow Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL green blue and green felt bow brooch embellished with faux pearls, beads and gold tone CC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French 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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