Mother Of Pearl Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1960s American Native American Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Coral, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Brooches
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s French Brooches
Onyx, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Brooches
Moonstone, Gold
1970s American Wallets and Small Accessories
Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 1860s Unknown Georgian Brooches
Gold, Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Early 2000s Other
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Austrian Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Malachite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
15k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
American Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
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Mother Of Pearl Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Mother Of Pearl 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.
- What is Korean mother of pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a mother of pearl spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
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