Pearl Platinum Brooch
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Agate, Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
American Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
American Brooches
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Platinum, 15k Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
American Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1970s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Pearl Platinum Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Pearl Platinum Brooch?
The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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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