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Brooches For Sale
Vintage SEQUIN signed gold tone sapphire emerald glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SEQUIN
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade,
Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique leaf brooch or pin.
In 14k yellow gold.
With a carved, 5-point variegated leaf (likely a Maple leaf) in green jade (nephrite) that is prong-set on a gold mou...
Category
Early 20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Emerald Diamond and Enamel Tiger Brooch Frascarolo
By Frascarolo
Located in Firenze, IT
Round emerald and circular-cut diamonds, polychrome enamel, 1969, 6.2 cm, maker's mark for Frascarolo.
Weight: 22,72gr.
Literature
Cf. Centro di Documentazione Sull'Oreficeria, Il B...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage gold tone jewel rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Ornate Gilded Brooch with Onyx
Pearl Accents by Florenza, 1960s
By Florenza
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Measures 2" x 2"
- Gold plated
- Faux seed pearls
- Faux faceted onyx cabochons
- By Florenza (signed on verso)
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Good vintag...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
Roman Turquoise Cameo Diamond Pearl Platinum-Gold Brooch, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Roman Turquoise Cameo Diamond and Pearl Platinum-Gold Brooch.
An exceptional antique brooch crafted around 1900 in Platinum and 14K Gold, set with fine diamonds weighing approximate...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Mid-Century Fan Vintage Brooch 1950th
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Expression of Prestige and Timeless Style
Capture the elegance of a bygone era with this Vintage Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and hailing from th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage B.J Green Enamel Christmas Tree Brooch w Floral Ornament Crystal Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Capture the essence of the holiday season with this beautifully detailed Christmas tree design by B.J..
The tree is adorned with green enamel that mimics realistic pine branches, ...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Vintage TRIFARI crown gold tone pearls designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carve...
Category
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Horse Brooch, Pin, 9k Gold, Reverse Carved
Located in NEWARK, GB
An outstanding antique, late Victorian era Essex crystal horse brooch or pin.
A reverse carved and enamelled rock crystal cabochon depicting a bri...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Iconic Gold Tone Bee Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage iconic gold tone bee brooch.
The wings are finely crafted in gold tone metal, enhanced with subtle floral texturing highlighted by a black patina.
M...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Georgian Aquamarine 15 Carat Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous pendant brooch is modelled in 15carat yellow gold and is set with aquamarine stones. The central stone measures 1carat and the stones surrounding it total 7.8carats. Th...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold
1930s Art Deco Bakelite Dress Clips, Brick Red with Brass Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Art Deco style Bakelite dress clips. These brick red color carved Bakelite dress clips are decorated with two brass leaves each and in very good condition! They cou...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary 19th Century Paste Spray in the Naturalist Style
Located in New York, NY
Massive paste set spray of a life like orchid spray from the mid 19th Century. Set in sterling with hand set and hand cut pastes, period jewels of this size are rare and extraordinar...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brutalist Textured Gold-Tone Geometric Brooch with Dangle Drop, 1970s
Located in Milford, DE
Bold and sculptural, this vintage 1970s brooch channels a strong Brutalist aesthetic with its architectural form and dramatic use of texture and form. The geometric double-circle mot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Vintage EMMONS signed gold tone rhinestones cabs designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed EMMONS
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Crown Trifari 1950s Circle Yellow Cabochon Wreath Flower Leaf Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Circle Yellow Cabochon Oval Wreath Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Modenist Brooch, Gold Tone
Good condition. Some light scratches and colour loss at back, ...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Victorian brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 1.10ct 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold with silver brooch set with rose diamonds up to 1.10ct - G/H - SI - size 2.2 cm x 5.1 cm
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 2.2 cm long by 5.1 cm wide, brooc...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Egyptian Revival Silver Isis Goddess Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Egyptian Revival silver Isis goddess brooch. Measuring length 5.1 cm / 2 inches by maximum width 2.7 cm / 1 inch. The pin is bent but works we...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1950s Invisible Set Ruby Flower Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with invisible set Rubies weighing approximately a total of 22.00 carats, as well as Round Brilliant and Square cut Diamonds weighing approximately a...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Yellow Gold Dogwood Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany
Co. Yellow Gold Dogwood Brooch
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 148949
Listing Title: Tiffany
Co. Yellow Gold Dogwood Brooch
Condition Descri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage European gold tone glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
$116 Sale Price
75% Off
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 White Round Pearls Crystals Snowflake Flower Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 Large White Round Circle Four Pearls Marquise Sparkling Crystals Snowflake Flower Leaf Elegant Brooch, Silver Plated
Very excellent condition. Not any st...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany
Co Diamond Rose Flower Brooch Pin Vintage 18K Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This authentic Tiffany & Co brooch is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold in the shape of beautiful flower. Rare and unique, highly collectible. The center round brilli...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Signed Napier Penguin Jelly Belly and Sparkling Crystal Designer Brooch
By Napier
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Finely detailed Vintage Signed Napier Penguin Faceted Jelly Belly and Sparkling Crystal Designer Brooch Pin. Featuring a La...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Brushed Trio Layer Flower Lucky Clover Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Unisex Brushed Trio Layers Flower Lucky Clover Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeab...
Category
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Victorian Lava Cameo brooch, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late 19th century Lava Cameo brooch.
It has a typical dark beige tone, finely carved with the profile of a classical lady.
Lav...
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Capri” Opal
Multi Fancy Rose Sapphires Pendant Set 18k Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Opal & Multi Fancy Rose Sapphires Pendent Set 18K Gold & Silver
Rose Cut Sapphires 16 carats
Colors: Rose, Pink, Purple, Yellow, Golden, Light Green, Lilac
From Sri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold Plate...
$1,192 Sale Price
20% Off
Carlo Zini Milano Sapphire Like Brooch
By Carlo Zini
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing brooch by Carlo Zini
One of the greatest world bijoux designer
100% Artisanal work, made in Milan
Brass base, non allergenic
18KT Gold dipped
Swarovski crystals
Sapphire lik...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Brass
KJL KENNETH JAY LANE signed gold tone rhinestone dog figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Chanel Vintage 1950s Flower Ruby Cabochon Long 6 Dots Ball Barrette Gold Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1950s Flower Camellia Ruby Red Circle Cabochon Long 6 Dots Ball Barrette Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely noti...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Van Cleef
Arpels Rose de Noël Orange Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Experience the poetic beauty of the Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Brooch, a breathtaking creation inspired by the elegance of a blooming flower. Masterfully crafted, this ico...
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Onyx and Diamond Ladybug Pin
Located in Troy, MI
Looking adorable on your shoulder or lapel, this vintage 18 karat yellow gold ladybug pin with inlaid mother of pearl, onyx and diamonds would be a great addition to your collection....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SODOR signed vintage gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SODOR
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 56
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage gold black cabs etruscan massive designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
❤️❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Race Horse, Essex Glass
Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
This exquisite 18ct Gold Edwardian Stick Pin is a true masterpiece, perfect for any racing enthusiast. Featuring a beautifully crafte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY
CO. Diamond, and Lapis Lazuli Swag Design Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. Diamond, and Lapis Lazuli Swag Design Brooch In 18k Gold. Center features knot design encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds, wrapped around panels of carved flute...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Pavé Crystal Octopus Brooch with Faux Pearl Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Pavé Crystal Octopus Brooch with Faux Pearl Accents, Silver-Tone Sculptural Statement Pin
About the Item
A spectacular and whimsical marine-inspired ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Christian Dior 1972 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Elegant Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1972 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Not any colour loss, but light dark spots, barely noticeable. 100% ge...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
1950
s Diamond Platinum Swirl Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage platinum diamond swirl brooch, showcasing an elegant, sculptural design with fluid, sweeping curves. The piece is adorned with 43 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Demantoid Garnet Pearl Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Brooch, Circa 1905
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian demantoid garnet, pearl, diamond, silver and gold brooch, featuring three bows at the top, joined by a curve, with a geometric and curved garland below, all grain set wi...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Sapphire, Diamond
Seed Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch
15ct Gold
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian brooch is crafted from 15ct gold, beautifully showcasing a delicate floral design. The intricate detailing featur...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Yellow Gold Lucky Animals Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef
Arpels Yellow Gold Lucky Animals Brooch
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: Z149556
Listing Title: Van Cleef
Arpels Yellow Gold Lucky Animals Brooch
Condition Description: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Red Paste Horseshoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian horseshoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900.
The piece features rose cut diamonds and red paste.
Weight: 1.99g
Length: 7cm
Horse shoe: 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage gold tone jewel pearl maltese cross designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearl and glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone colorful fruit salad glass stones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 55
❤️❤️ ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Antique 3.83 Carat Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Brooch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco 3.83 carat diamond and platinum brooch; part of our diverse antique Art Deco jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive diamond brooch has been crafted in platinum.
The pierced decorated, Art Deco oval-shaped design is ornamented with a 0.23ct, 0.22ct and 0.18ct feature Old European round cut diamond, individually collet set in a horizontal linear arrangement.
The feature formation bears a further collet set diamond to the terminals, all encompassed with a pierced decorated Art Deco setting incorporating forty-eight diamonds, in a combination of Dutch and eight cuts.
The symmetrical, stepped millegrain border of the brooch is further ornamented with forty-four diamonds, completing the design.
The stunning antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and sheath style fastening.
This 1920s diamond brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
This impressive antique diamond brooch is supplied with three IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.
This stunning Art Deco diamond brooch is an exquisite choice for both gifting and personal acquisition. It serves as an exceptional anniversary or milestone birthday present and is ideal for romantic occasions or celebrating significant life achievements. Collectors and enthusiasts of Art Deco design will admire its bold geometric form and period craftsmanship, while it also stands out as a remarkable statement piece for personal enjoyment.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this stunning example of Art Deco diamond jewelry.
Condition
This stunning 1920s platinum diamond brooch...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Marcel Boucher Vintage Sunburst Fuchsia Crystals Openwork Circle Disc Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Marcel Boucher Vintage 1940s Sunburst Fuchsia Red Purple Rectangle Crystals Openwork Circle Round Disc Door Knocker Belt Brooch, Light gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage gold tone pearl ruby rhinestones designer flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage gold tone faux turquoise rhinestone designer brooch brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 58
❤️❤️...
Category
20th Century Brooches
JULIANA DELIZZA ELSTER vintage gold tone navette glass stones flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned JULIANA DELIZZA ELSTER
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
LIZ CLAIBORNE signed vintage matte gold tone butterfly designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LIZ CLAIBORNE
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 58
❤️❤️ V...
Category
20th Century Brooches
MARVELLA signed vintage gold tone enamel nautical dangle designer brooch
By Marvella
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MARVELLA
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 58
❤️❤...
Category
20th Century Brooches
William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco
Located in North Attleboro, MA
From the collection of Phyllis M. Goddard, widely respected collector, researcher and author of books on William Spratling's works. She featured the pin in her book "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide", 2003, pg. 40, figure 2-56.
A beautiful set of matching earrings and brooch. Crafted of 980 silver using the repousse method into the design of stylized conch shell cross...
Category
1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver
Vintage Cultured Pearl
750/18K Gold Flower Brooch, E.U., Circa 1980
s
Located in Chatham, CA
Fine vintage cultured pearl and 750 / 18K yellow gold flower brooch - hand made - featuring a central creamy white round pearl (approx. 7 mm. in diameter) - the surrounding gold flow...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modernist Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic "Orient" Ruby
Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Ruby, & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver
Blue Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 4 carat
Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 18 carats
Green Garnets - ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,512 Sale Price
20% Off
AVON signed gold enamel rhinestones butterfly designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Corn Wheat White Whole Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Unisex Flower Leaf Corn Wheat White Whole Sparkling Crystals Modernist Elegant Brooch, Silver Tone
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
A very beauti...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, Rebecca at the Well, 1930s
Located in Chesterland, OH
An "early Rebecca landscape cameo shell" is a vintage shell cameo brooch depicting the biblical "Rebecca at the Well" scene (a famous story from the Bible, Genesis 24), often featuri...
Category
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches on 1stDibs
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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