Hand Painted Brooch
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 16th Century French Brooches
14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Rubelite, Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourma...
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
20th Century Brooches
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
2010s French Artisan Brooches
20th Century British Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Antique 19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Collectible Jewelry
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s English Modern Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Modern Brooches
Vintage 1970s Russian Brooches
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Japanese Brooches
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Brooches
Vermeil, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Byzantine Brooches
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Russian Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Hand Painted Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Hand Painted Brooch?
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.
- Is Fornasetti hand painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if pottery is hand-painted, examine its surface closely with a magnifying glass. Often, the hand-painting process leaves behind visible brushstrokes that you can see when you magnify the piece. Also, slight variations in patterns may indicate that a person completed the detail work rather than a machine. If you need assistance evaluating your pottery, take it to a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Explore a diverse assortment of pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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