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Brooches For Sale
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cat’s Eye Quartz and Diamond Spider Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage 14 karat yellow gold brooch features an enchanting spider and web design, artfully set with one round 7.25mm cabochon cat’s eye quartz forming the spider’s body. One old...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Salvador Dali-Inspired Leaf Veined Hand Brooch: Vegetal Vision
By Dali-Joies
Located in New York, NY
The Dali-inspired Leaf Veined Hand pendant brooch is ornamented with oval faux cabochon ruby nails and a round emerald faux cabochon on the stem. Made of 18 karat yellow gold plate. Dali's "Mà de fulla venosa (Leaf Veined Hand)" was created in fine jewelry in 1949, this brooch is a 2001 re-edition. Signed: Dali Joies...
Category
Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Parrot Brooch 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 47.05 carats, Ruby 8.88 carats, Blue Sapphire 9.11 carats, Tsavorite 7.80 carats, Diamond 3.60 carats and Onyx Parrot Brooch set in 18K White Gold ...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White ...
Vintage gold pearl rhinestone small octopus designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone 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 50
❤️❤️ VINT...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vtg gold pearl bar designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with pearls
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 3" by 0.75"
CONDITION
• very good vintage con...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage Enamel Cat Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This whimsical vintage piece (circa 1960–1975) depicts a finely hand-painted cat in 14k gold, adorned with a diamond-studded collar and playfully posed with a star ruby “ball” (a lat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Lapponia Brooch Man and Child Björn Weckström Finland Modernist Man From Mercury
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning brooch by Björn Weckström for Lapponia Jewelry, from the Space Series, the vintage modernist sculptural sterling silver Man and Child brooch...
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Large Vivid Blossom Flower Double Layer Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Large Vivid Blossom Flower Double Layer Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely notic...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Tiffany
Co. Silver
Gold Cabochon Turquoise Pair of 2 Fireworks Pin Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(2) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Turquoise Color - 8.7x6.8mm each (approx.)
Material: Sterling Silver .925 with 18k Yellow Gold Center...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Wreath Water Drop Crystals Sapphire Openwork Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Unisex Sapphire Milky Blue Circle Cabochon Wreath Flower Water Tear Drop Crystals Openwork Exquisite Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated
Very good cond...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Nephrite Jade Textured Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable turtle brooch featuring a carved nephrite jade shell with textured 18k yellow gold head, legs and tail.
It is marked 750 for 18k most likely Italian.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jet Black and Clear pave Glass Ball and Bead Collar Necklace, Vintage Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage collar necklace featuring faceted jet-black glass beads accented with silvertone pave-crystal balls.
The necklace is on a silver tone metal wire which curls naturally. Ho...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$148 Sale Price
20% Off
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Ribbon Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Massive vintage yellow gold brooch, featuring a knotted ribbon made of brushed gold with textured edges. In the center, three mod...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 7 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally is emerald 0.90 ct.
Please contact for any quest...
Category
1990s European Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Wedgwood Jasperware Brooch/Pin #21094
By Wedgwood
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Wedgwood Jasperware Brooch/Pin-
This elegant Wedgwood brooch depicts Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, standing gracefully beside a ...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Victorian Man in the Moon
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Victorian Man in the Moon gold brooch from the late 19th Century. Victorians with fascinated with the idea of travel to othe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Topaz
Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Topaz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Blue Topaz, Oval shape - 6 carat
Multi color Natural Gems
7 carat
White South Sea Pearls
...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Si...
$897 Sale Price
35% Off
Fine Antique Georgian Pink Tourmaline 18k Cannetille Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cannetille jewelry is highly admired for its exquisitely detailed hand wrought gold work reputedly inspired by fine lace embroidery of the 1...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Egyptian Revival Brooch of 18k Gold by UnoAErre
By UnoAErre
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Bold, elegant, and steeped in historical influence, this Egyptian Revival brooch (circa 1980) is a striking piece crafted by the renowned Italian maker UnoAErre. Known for their exce...
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Pink Cherry Blossom Crystals Cabochon Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Vintage 1950s Pink Cherry Blossom Flower Love Clover Crystals Cabochon Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Mitchel Maer was a prominent American designer who lived...
Category
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Diamond
Sapphire Shield Brooch in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Diamond
Sapphire Shield Brooch in Platinum
This platinum shield brooch showcases approximately 4.00ctw of sparkling mine-cut diamonds accented by about 0.40ctw of rich...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$11,172 Sale Price
40% Off
19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely 19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle. Realistically modeled with large cabochon garnet set in high gold prongs with body elements all ...
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver
Gold Diamond Pearl Jewelry Set
Located in Queens, NY
Victorian Silver and 14K Yellow Gold Baroque Round Pearls and Pave Set Diamonds Jewelry Set, one pair of flower motif earrings and flower and leaf motif brooch, with Old Mine diamond...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,800 / set
Antique Victorian 4.64 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 4.64 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry collections.
This stunni...
Category
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yves Saint Laurent Crystal Wheat Brooch, Goossens
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Crystal Wheat Brooch, by Maison Goossens, Paris. Beautiful construction, multi layered and large imposing scale set in silver plate met...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
CHANEL Vintage Gold Floral CC Logo Brooch, 1997
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
1997 Collection
Gold Plated
The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear
Comes with box
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This item is a pre-ow...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold
Madleine Kay 18k Yellow Gold "Caribou/Reindeer Head" pin
pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Madleine Kay 18k Yellow Gold "Caribou/Reindeer Head" pin & pendant with Diamonds
Specifications:
main stone: diamonds .28pts.
brand: custom
metal: 18K yellow gold
t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Unisex Vivid Textured Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Maybe light scra...
Category
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Pietra Dura Flower Lily of Valley Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Pietra Dura Brooch in 14 Karat Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image of flowers including a gorgeous central whit...
Category
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MONET signed vintage gold tone red enamel designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Super rare Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Gold Pave and Invisibly Set Sapphire Poinsettia Star Flower Pin of gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux invisibly set sapphires.
Marked: Trifari with Crown. Condition: Excellent
Size: 2.85" x 2.85"
Reference: Featured in Womens Wear Daily, 1 June 1961, p 9.
Judith...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930
s Blue Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch original 1930
s Czech butterfly
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This 1930's blue glass rhinestone brooch on a brass coloured metal base, with claw settings, is the perfect finishing touch to your outfit.
Length: 3 inches
Width: 1.9 inches
Mate...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix poured glass enamel in emerald and ruby, glass beads, cut crystal rondelles and faux baroque pearls set...
Category
1960s French Renaissance Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian/Art Nouveau Sash Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A stunning and intricate brooch featuring a central faceted amethyst glass cabochon, surrounded by a detailed snake, filigree butterfly, and two applied birds with ruby glass eyes. C...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Georgian Era Peacock Brooch Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond
Sapphire
Located in Montgomery, AL
This brooch is so intricate and thought out!
He is accented by an array of gemstones, including a hidden sapphire behind the head!
Brooch Details
Material: 14K Gold & Silver Top
Era...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s Vintage CHANEL Silk Camellia Brooch Pink Green
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted of silk fabric in pink adorned with two eye-catching green leaves on the sides. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Measures approximately 1...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Krementz 12K Gold-Filled Sterling Dogwood Floral Pin Pendant, Retro Convertible
Located in Milford, DE
This charming Krementz floral pin pendant from the Retro era (circa 1940s–1950s) captures the natural beauty of a blooming dogwood flower in a graceful, sculptural design. Crafted in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
CHANEL gold 21S LARGE CC BEADS Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Large CC brooch in beige gold-tone metal is a refined take on the house’s iconic emblem. Crafted with intricate beaded detailing, it exudes understated ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage silver blue rhinestone designer pin 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 36
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Austrian Diamond Emerald Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Austrian diamond emerald and yellow gold frog brooch circa 1930. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ627C. Scroll down for specifications. Set throughout with ...
Category
1930s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Old or Antique Chinese Solid Silver
Carved Carnelian Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Chinese brooch.
With a carnelian gemstone carved in the form of two birds among tree branches and fruit.
The carnelian ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, Silver
Antique Art Deco Diamond Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Like a musical notation, three marquise rest upon horizontal platinum bars. The surround is looped, and arched, encrusted with diamonds passing over and under ovals. There is a lot o...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Enamel Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Exquisitely naturalistic, this antique pansy brooch from the 1910s is crafted in 14k gold and adorned with rich blue and white enamel petals, each...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Signed Sterling Gold Vermeil Floral Spray Brooch with Emerald Green Clear
Located in Milford, DE
Signed Sterling Gold Vermeil Floral Spray Brooch with Emerald Green and Clear Rhinestones
This vintage signed sterling brooch features an elegant floral spray motif, crafted in sterl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Chamber Nautilis Sea Shell Brooch
Clip on Earrings in Sterling Bezels c 1986
Located in University City, MO
Chamber Nautilis sea shells in sterling bezels designed by Betsey Fuller c 1986
The handmade artisan sea shell brooch & clip on earrings are made
with luminous pearlized organic sea ...
Category
1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
$395 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Era Enamel Blue Bird Fur Clips
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving these unique beauties!!
They are original vintage fur clip brooches.
The birds are made in sterling silver & hand painted enamel.
The b...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
CHANEL red resin 22K LARGE CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Large CC brooch in red translucent resin is a bold and luminous statement piece. Designed to resemble glass, its rich, jewel-toned finish creates a strikin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A vintage amethyst 18 karat white gold bar brooch.
The brooch is centrally set with a deep intense purple horizontally set amethyst and framed either side with scrolled detail.
In ...
Category
1940s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage gold enamel butterfly designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 37
❤️❤️...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Victorian brooch with a portrait and diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold brooch with a porcelain portrait surrounded by old mine cut/rose cut diamonds. 1.00ct – G/H – SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm l...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Olga Tritt 1950s Diamond Floral Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Olga Tritt 1950s Diamond Floral Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch.
The "Olga Tritt 1950s Diamond Floral Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch" exemplifies the intricate artistry and craftsmanship...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Revivalist Brooch, Eugene Fontenay
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Etruscan Revivalist Brooch from the 19th Century attributed to Eugene Fontenay. Pendant brooch in 18K gold in the Archeological Revivalist style with central Neoclassical hand...
Category
1860s French Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Multicolour Rainbow Diamond Contemporary Pendant Necklace Brooch Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Multicolour rainbow diamond contemporary brooch pendant necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Art, color, and culture converge in this original Vaibhav Dhadda creation — a contemporary 14K gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Diamond,...
Art Deco Jade, Diamond and Sapphire Hat Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Jade, Diamond and Sapphire Hat Pin from circa 1920. An antique 19th Century Chinese carved jade drop is set into a rose diamond and calibre sapphire mount with a cab sapphir...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Platinum, Steel
Antique 14K Gold Edwardian Diamonds Pearls Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique 14K Gold Edwardian manner brooch. The brooch is made in a foliage design, encrusted with Diamonds, decorated with Pearls and Amethyst accents in the corners. Unmarked. Cir...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Stunning Vintage Designer CINER Signed Faux Diamond Estate Brooch Pin
By Ciner
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Stylish Modernist Estate signed CINER Gold tone articulated Ribbons inter-spaced with same Ribbons set with sparkling Faux Diamanté set stones; signed by designer CINER on...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
$237 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Silver Dazzling Bow Pin with Crystals, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish bow pin, decorated with sparkling crystals. A perfect touch of class!
Silver tone.
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 14K Gold
Real Scarab Beetle Etruscan Revival Style Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold & scarab beetle shell stick pin.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
Prong-set with a real scarab beetle shell. With 2 small antennae to the...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Emerald Aurora Borealis Crystal Bouquet Brooch By Lisner, 1960s
By Lisner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 2" x 1.75"
- Silver tone
- Emerald green Aurora Borealis (AB) iridescent crystal rhinestones
- Fern green crystal rhinestone accents
- By Lisner (signed on vers...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
$119 Sale Price
20% Off
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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