French Stick Pin
Vintage French Gold Ruby Diamond Flower Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
A vintage French gold stick pin. Flower finial set with round-cut rubies and diamonds. Eagle gold
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow French Enameled Woman Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow French Enameled Woman Stick Pin. This gorgeous stick pin is
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
FRENCH Antique 18kt gold Stick Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
antique brilliance to the piece.
Stamped with French import marks to the pin, this rare stick pin dates
Category
Antique 1880s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Estate Victorian 18K Yellow Gold French Carved Coral KNIGHT in Armor Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian 18K Yellow Gold French Carved Coral KNIGHT in Armor Stick Pin - VHK#993
Item
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Limoges Stick Pin Depicting a Woman
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique enamel, and yellow gold stick pin, with a rectangular shaped head, adorned with enamel
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Estate Arto Deco Platinum Ruby, Sapphire
Diamond Stick Pin - VHK#989
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Arto Deco Platinum Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Stick Pin - VHK#989
Item Details:
Metal Type
Category
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Period 18KT White Gold and Diamond Lapel Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco Period 18KT White Gold and Diamond Lapel Stick Pin. Weighing 3.3 grams, this
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sky Blue Enamel Sword Hat Stick Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a fantastic Victorian hat stick pin in 18k yellow gold with gorgeous pale blue enamel
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique c. 1900 CARTIER Henri Picq 18k Solid Gold
4ct Boulder Opal Stick Pin
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris Antique Circa 1900s Henri Picq 18k Yellow Gold & Opal Stick Pin
Here is your chance
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold
French Enamel and Diamond Egyptian Revival Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century enamel and diamond egyptianesque stick pin, the Egyptian queen with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
A French Art Deco Emerald And Diamond Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco emerald and diamond stick-pin, the oval cabochon-cut emerald estimated to weigh
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
A Belle Epoque Bicycle Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque bicycle stick-pin, in the form of bicycle, the turning wheels set with rose-cut
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Belle Époque gold buck stick pin
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque gold buck stick pin, the realistically carved buck attached to a gold pin, bearing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Art Nouveau Gold Dragon Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau gold stick pin, depicting a dragon holding one round seed pearl in its jaws and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
Antique 18K gold diamond ruby wolf stick pin brooch, Art deco pin animal brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare antique French stick pin featuring a wolf's head.
At the heart of this pin brooch
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Bull Dog Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful enamel diamond and gold stick pin beautifully capturing the face of a French Bull dog.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau French 18 Karat Gold Diamond head stick pin
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Gorgeous Art Nouveau c.1900 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Young Maiden stick pin. Possibly French
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage PACO RABANNE Logo Pearl Stick Pin Brooch
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage PACO RABANNE Logo Pearl Stick Pin Brooch
Measurements:
Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm)
Width
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Edwardian Platinum French Horse Shoe Diamond Rose Cut Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Edwardian French stick pin with rose cut diamonds on the horse shoe.
Metal: Platinum
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18K French Limoges Enamel Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
18K French Limoges Enamel Stick Pin
Consistent with age and use please see the photos for
Category
Antique 19th Century More Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco French Sapphire Diamond Platinum Stick Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French Sapphire Diamond Platinum Stick Pin. Featuring 10 rectangular step cut blue
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique French 18K Gold
Essex Crystal Equestrian Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French equestrian related stick pin.
In 18 karat yellow gold.
With a wonderful Essex
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique French Enamel Diamond Stick Pin with Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Enamel Diamond Stick Pin with Box
Consistent with age and use please see the photos
Category
Antique 19th Century More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Victorian 1890s French Bulldog Enamel Diamond Gold Stick Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian 1890s French Bulldog stick pin enamel diamond and gold. The dimensional, full-front face
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT enameled oriental stick pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful purple enameled stick pin from Yves Saint Laurent. Purple and gilt metal. Very decorative
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
1910s Art Nouveau Ophelie Gold Stick Pin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
French Art Nouveau Stick Pin, ca. 1910s.
The pin is based on a gold coin depicting William
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson et Hartz Stick Pin
By Plisson et Hartz
Located in Towson, MD
One antique Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson et Hartz Stick Pin featuring a face
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson Et Hartz Stick Pin
By Plisson et Hartz
Located in Towson, MD
One antique Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson et Hartz Stick Pin featuring a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold French Melpomene and Thalia Mask Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique 18K Yellow Gold French Melpomene and Thalia Mask Stick Pin. This classic
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
René Lalique Art Nouveau Gold “Medusa” Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold stick pin by René Lalique. The octagonal stick pin depicts a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Bvlgari Amethyst and Diamonds Yellow Gold Stick Pin
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Condition: Very Good
Hallmarks: French, eagle’s head
Signature: BVLGARI
Comments: This beautiful
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Gold Old Pear Diamond Lorette Woman Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Gold Old Pear Diamond Lorette Woman Stick Pin. This
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Holding Diamond Enamel and Gold Stick Pin, circa 1910
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Hand Holding Diamond Enamel and Gold Stick Pin, ca. 1910s
A very unique stick pin, depicting a
Category
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Faceted Amethyst and Aquamarine Glass Stick Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful and bold 1980s Yves Saint Laurent stick pin with two amethyst faceted glass pieces and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Brooches
Art Deco Lacloche Freres Lapis Lazuli Diamond Buddha Stick Pin Brooch
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous Buddha stick pin created by Lacloche Freres in France in the 1910's. Delicate and very
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Art Nouveau Stick Pin by the Sculptor Jean Auguste Dampt, circa 1898
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Art Nouveau Stick pin by the sculptor Jean Auguste Dampt for Charles Rivaud
lustrated
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold
Cartier A.G.L Certified Sapphire, Emerald Amethyst and Diamond Stick Pin
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Cartier, a fine Art deco platinum stick pin.
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Category
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Nouveau Louis Rault 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond King Merovee Stick Pin
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau stick pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880.
Author: French
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Stickpin Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
stick pin, made in 18k white gold, reflects the clean geometry and balance that define the era’s design
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Art Deco Stickpin Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
stick pin, made in 18k white gold, reflects the clean geometry and balance that define the era’s design
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT gilt
enameled bracelet with oriental charms
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
" long by about 1" wide. Made in France. Matching stick pin is also for sale. EXCELLENT/PERFECT
Category
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Van Cleef
Arpels Lion Ébouriffe Brooch 18k Estate Diamond Emerald
Onyx Gems
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
export markings on the stick pin. All photos taken under magnification, 100% authentic, bid confidently
Category
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Sword-Shaped Stick Pin, France
Located in Alford, MA
Elegant brooch/stick pin in the shape of a delicate sword, the gold tone metal studded with small
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
1980
s Chanel Stick Pin
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
198'0s Chanel gold plate stick pin with a clover detail and a large teardrop shape faux pearl. Two
Category
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
1930s French Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Stick Pin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An exquisite Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Stick Pin, France, ca. 1930s.
The circular head of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique French Diamond and Ruby Bird Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique French 18K gold stickpin featuring channel-set synthetic ruby tail and diamond body mounted
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plisson et Hartz Stick Pin
By Plisson et Hartz
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful French Art Nouveau stick pin made by Plisson Et Hartz. The stick pin is done in a rich
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Philippe ferrandis Gripoix Stick / Hat Pin Paris Never worn 1990s
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another spectacular Creation from Phillipe Ferrandis. The colors are bold & iridescent The colors in green, purple and shades of blues
147.36 mm or 5.80 L x 39.87 mm or 1.56 w
Th...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Cartier Juste Un Clou Stick Pin in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in London, England
A vintage signed Cartier 18ct yellow gold stick pin in the shape of the classic Juste Un Clou nail
Category
2010s French Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pear Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian fruit stick pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features a pearl
Category
Late 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mandelli Cahors 14K Yellow Gold Stick Pin w Blue Sapphire Cabachon in Orig Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Mandelli Cahors 14K Yellow Gold Stick Pin with Bright Blue Sapphire Cabachon Gemstone. In original
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Gold Filled Bijoux Fix Stick Pin by Emile Dropsy for Savard et Fils
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fun, antique Art Nouveau 18-karat rolled gold (gold filled) lapel or stick pin.
It was modeled
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
H 2.5 in W 0.3 in D 0.1 in L 0.3 in
Late 19th Century French Dolphin Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century French dolphin stick-pin, the finely carved dolphin, with round cabochon-cut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Emerald and Diamond Clou Stick-Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier emerald and diamond stick-pin, the pin in the form of a horse shoe nail, the head and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian French Gold "Fighting Rooster" Stick Pin
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding quality Antique 19th C. French 18 Carat Yellow "Fighting Rooster" stick
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
WIESE. A Stick Pin
By Jules
Louis Wiese
Located in London, GB
marks for Wiese, French assay marks, signed Wiese.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Platinum stick pin with diamonds and five French cut sapphires
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage stick pin in platinum with approximately 1.20 carats in diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Platinum
Antique French 18 Carat Gold Enamel and Foiled Ruby Stick Tie Pin
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb early Victorian period stick or tie pin.
French made example in 18 carat yellow gold
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Vintage ISABEL CANOVAS Geometric Jewelled Stick Pin Brooch
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage ISABEL CANOVAS Geometric Jewelled Stick Pin Brooch
Measurements:
Overall Height: 2.36
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage CHANEL Iconic No.5 Stick Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Iconic No.5 Stick Pin Brooch
Measurements:
Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm)
Height: 0.79
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Antique Whippet or Greyhound Amethyst Gold Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous 18K yellow gold figural stick pin. French, c. 1910. A beautiful carved- amethyst head of
Category
Vintage 1910s French More Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
Cartier Rhinoceros Platinum Stick Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous figural rhinoceros stick pin. Made, signed and numbered by Cartier . Set in very heavy
Category
Late 20th Century French More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
CARTIER Diamond Arrow Brooch/ Stick Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier diamond and 18K gold arrow brooch/stick pin.The arrow is encrusted with full cut brillant
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Space Age Pierre Cardin Abstract Stick Pin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Chicago, IL
Space Age Pierre Cardin stick pin. These pieces were low production, and you can see evidence of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Victorian Three-Tone Gold Pheasant Stick Pin
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A high quality French antique stick pin with a pheasant - in mid flight - as the head. The pheasant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Enamel UK France Friendship Stick Tie Pin
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning example of a late Victorian era stick / tie pin.
Solid 18 carat yellow gold.
Designed
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18 Carat Gold and Snake Snake Stick Tie Pin
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful late Victorian period stick or tie pin.
French made example in 18 carat yellow gold
Category
20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1950s TIFFANY
CO Sterling Silver favrille glass Scarab Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 1.9 grams
Condition: Excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Milgrain Etched Flower Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Bead Set - H Color - SI1 Clarity -0.08ctw (approx.)
(6) Synthetic Sapphire - Custom Cut - Bead Set - Medium Blue Color
Materi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold, Pink Opal,
Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, opal, and diamond stick pin.
With a 18k gold head and 14k gold pin.
Center set with an oval pink opal cabochon that is surrounded by a halo of 24 prong-set dia...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Coral Stickpin #16299
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Coral Stickpin -
This 14K yellow gold coral stickpin is a gorgeous addition to your outfits!
Stick pin weight (clutch is not gold) - 0.8 dwt / 1.24 g
Siz...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art Nouveau stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pin features a lady that...
Category
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,750
W 0.58 in L 0.69 in
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art Nouveau stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pin features a lady that has an en...
Category
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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French Stick Pin For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate french stick pin for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 13 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a french stick pin from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic french stick pin over the years, but those made by Plisson et Hartz are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A french stick pin can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a french stick pin, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.
How Much is a French Stick Pin?
Prices for a french stick pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $650 and can go as high as $3,167, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,500.
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.
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