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Brooches For Sale
Vintage 18K White Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamonds America Flag Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamonds America Flag Brooch
Approximate Dimensions:
4.5 (Length)
3.3 cm (Width)
13.7 grams in weight
** All dimensions listed above are appro...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian brooch with enamel, pearls and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch decorated with enamel, pearls and rose diamond up to 0.10ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm long by 2.2 cm wide...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
SWAROVSKI signed plated tone crystals angel designer brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI swan logo
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Brooch with ruby and rose cut diamond up to 0.50ct 12.5 gram 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold brooch set with ruby and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.50 ct – F/G – SI
Detailed description
The brooch measures 4.2 cm by 3.9 cm wide
Weight: 12.5 grams
Set with:
- 4 x ...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Henry Schreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley ShadowBox Gilt Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Henry Schreiner, the Austrian-born blacksmith founder of Schreiner New York in 1932, handcrafted this multi-color prong-set Bavarian-crystal, stylized-flora spray, gold-gilt brass br...
Category
1930s American Artist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Diamond
Sapphire Jockey
Horse Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Off to the races with this delightfully spirited brooch, exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold and capturing a lively jockey in full stride atop a gallant horse. A sp...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
AJC signed vintage gold tone safari zebra giraffe designer brooch
By AJC
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AJC
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 56
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Category
20th Century Brooches
VENETIAN 1940 Carved Ebony Prince Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Coral And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
A jeweled Nubian Moor Prince stick pin with Gemstones.
This is an exceptional brooch created in Venice Italy, back in 1930's.The amazing brooch has been crafted in the shape of a Mo...
Category
1940s Italian Baroque Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage gold ruby red 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 43
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone red enamel rhinestones Christmas stocking designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Antique Georgian Floral Brooch Featuring 3 Carats DTW of Antique Diamonds
Located in Montgomery, AL
This exceptional antique piece dates back to the Georgian design period (1714-1840). This design period is quite lengthy as it encompasses the rule of five British monarchies. This G...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace French Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare antique French Belle Epoque Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant in Platinum atop 18 Karat Gold. The magnificent jewel has nine vivid sparkling antique Rose Cut Diamonds through the center that are graduated from the center. These diamonds are individually prong set in higher prongs. On the outside are a row of raised collet set Rose Cuts alternating with inset prong set diamonds. The inner border is set with another row of rose cut diamonds. The antique diamonds have the fabulous sparkle and radiance that we love in the antique rose...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pin
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal showcases masterful craftsmanship in 18 karat gold. Adorned with seven brilliant diamonds totaling 0.27 carats and twelve sapphires weighi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch 5.45 mm Sterling Silver Estate
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch 5.45 mm Sterling Silver Estate M455
This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 3 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls in size...
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany
Co. NATURAL Pearl and Diamond Snowflake Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Natural Pearl AND Diamond Snowflake Brooch In Platinum Topped 18k Yellow Gold. Circa 1890's / 1900's.
The brooch features snowflake design set with GIA Certified #XXX...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage gold tone Buddha pendant necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Co. Amethyst Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold cushion shaped form with scrolling platinum filigree
Centering a cushion cut amethyst weighing approximately 14.25 carats
Transparent deep purple in color a...
Category
1910s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cellino 18K Yellow Gold Chatham Emerald Diamond Brooch c. 1970s
By Cellino
Located in New York, NY
Italy Cellino Chatham emerald diamond brooch crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. The emeralds are presented in their raw, unpolished state, emphasizing their natural crystalline struct...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver
Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage vermeil and jade brooch.
In gilt silver.
In the form of a butterfly with the wings comprising carved jade cabochons and openwork filigree.
With a pin and safety cat...
Category
20th Century Chinese Brooches
Materials
Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal
18K White Gold 2.75ct Diamond Bow Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Add charm and sophistication to any hat, lapel, or scarf by adding this bow brooch. The timeless design is elevated by the 18K White Gold setting, while inset Diamonds totaling 2.75 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Fine Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink finely carved with high relief conch shell cameo of Medusa, American, 1875.
This is one of the finest 19th century cameos we have en...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Gold Tone Pavé Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch, Late 20th Century
Located in Milford, DE
This striking butterfly brooch is crafted in gold tone metal and fully pavé-set with shimmering rhinestones, creating a richly textured, light-catching surface. The butterfly’s wings...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
VICTORIAN Brooch with pearl and rose cut diamonds 0.40ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver brooch set with pearls and rose diamonds. 0.40ct. - G/H - SI
detailed description:
dimensions of the brooch are 3.6 cm wide by 1.2 cm high
weight 4.3 gr...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Miniature Austrian Mother Of Pearl Pin Trinket
Located in New York, NY
A miniature Austrian pin trinket. The trinket is made in a figural design representing a fire pistol. Nickel plated with mother of pearl grips. The barrel...
Category
20th Century Austrian Brooches
Materials
Pearl
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique 1920’s 18ct Gold Blue Enamel
Diamond Tortoise Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Tortoise Brooch
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1920’s
Fabulous, antique tortoise brooch. Set with beautiful, blue enamel & gorgeous old cut diamo...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Chinese Export Round Silver Filigree Cannetille and Coral Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Chinese export round silver and coral fine filigree cannetille brooch, it has a lovely vintage patina. Measuring diameter 3.5cm / 1.37 inc...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Silver
Leopard Brooch 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel
Located in Dallas, TX
Leopard Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel. The brooch features diamond and emerald accents as the eyes and whiskers. The brooch measures approximately 1.5 by 1.25 inches, and weig...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold 21.08ct Amethyst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Victorian-era brooch features a richly hued oval-cut amethyst set in an ornate gold mount. The amethyst displays vibrant purple tones with beautiful internal brillianc...
Category
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Sirius Diamond Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate any collection with the captivating presence of this Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sirius Brooch, a luminous creation from the 1980s that feels both sculptural and celestial....
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Schlumberger Aquamarine Diamond Floral "Cousins" Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine and Diamond "Cousins" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Circa 1964, featured on page 38 of The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger. The b...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$42,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Gold Metal Dragon and Phoenix Chinese Hair Pins
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Embrace the beauty and symbolism of traditional Chinese culture with this stunning pair of gold metal hair pins featuring the iconic Dragon and Phoeni...
Category
Early 2000s European Contemporary Brooches
$126 Sale Price
35% Off
Red Enamel Poinsettia Flower Silver Tone Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage poinsettia flower brooch features a bold, layered floral design executed in silver-tone metal with deep red enamel petals. The enamel work is applied within raised metal...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Deco 10.00ct Old Mine Diamond Platinum Statement Brooch pin
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite piece of Art Deco craftsmanship, this platinum brooch features a bold geometric design set with approximately 10.00 carats of natural diamonds. With A combination of old...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Crystal Pave Butterfly Yellow Gold Plated Brooch Rhinestone Body, 1990s
Located in Milford, DE
This butterfly brooch features a symmetrical winged design executed in yellow gold–plated metal and densely set with pave crystals. The wings are covered in champagne-toned faceted c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Signed Gold Tone Enamel and Rhinestone Flower Brooch, Red Crystal Center, 1980s
Located in Milford, DE
This sculptural flower brooch features a dimensional floral design crafted in gold tone metal with layered petals. The outer petals are decorated with yellow enamel detailing accente...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold pla...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Victorian Scottish Dirk Kilt Brooch in Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful example of Victorian Scottish dirk brooch hand crafted of solid Sterling silver tested and only two little portions of solid 9 Ct gold tested
Adorned with White Quartz over...
Category
1890s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Quartz, Silver
Carved Jade Brooch Midcentury Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This 14K yellow gold and jadeite jade brooch dates to around 1950 and features a 44.70 x 13.27 x 4.37 oval pierced jade carving in a floral motif. The col...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Jade
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing brooch/pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a sapphire between two diamonds on the body; the wings are studded with diamonds between multic...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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
Black Pansy Art Nouveau Enamel Vintage Brooch circa early 1900
s 14 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Pansy Art Nouveau Brooch
Enamel and a center Pearl.
very beautiful piece.
From the early 1900's
Weight is: 6.70 grams
Size is: approx 1.' inch
Pearl is 3mm
Color: Victorian ...
Category
1910s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework. Incred...
Category
1870s Italian Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework. Very fine...
Category
1870s Italian Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Diamond Seed Pearl Pin Brooch 1ct 14K Yellow Gold Advent
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique Victorian 1.03ct Amethyst Diamond Seed Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Stunning Christmas Advent Calendar Pin
100% Natur...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modern 14K Gold Safety Pin
Located in Venice, CA
This always functional, always desirable 14k gold safety pin is a staple piece in any jewelry collection. It has a nice size and can be used as bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage gold tone molded resin green jade designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with molded resin
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 32
❤...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Large Vintage Gold Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
Yellow and white gold large hand crafted butterfly brooch/pendant possessing approximately 57 fine white brilliant cut diamonds, 10 bright blue natural sapphires, 16 vivid red natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
MONET signed vintage gold tone rhinestone United States Capitol Building brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 32...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl
Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1875
This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian brooch features a captivating shell portrait depicting a serene scene with a tree, two doves,...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Cartier London 1930s Diamond Emerald Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's. Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold swirl brooch set with approximately 3.50 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds, and approximately 6.53 carats of square emerald c...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Almandine-Pyrope Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold bar brooch set with four natural red almandine-pyrope garnets, two cut in a marquise shape around a central round cut garnet with a pendant pear-...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tremblant Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This tremblant basket brooch features at the base an untreated South Sea pearl of splendid luster in the middle of a stylized basket set with round diamonds en pavé. The spray of flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Emerald,...
X Ice Parnassian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A breathtakingly exquisite Burmese old-mine 'glass-type' Imperial Jade butterfly brooch, crafted with titanium and 18K gold.
Measuring 101.6 x 8...
Category
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
$126,929
Yves Saint Laurent 2005s Broche Pins YSL Silver Metal Crystal Gun Brooch Pin
Located in PARIS, FR
Yves Saint Laurent brooch pins circa 2004 in silver metal with a pistol motif encrusted with white rhinestones. Width 3.5 cm x height 2.15 cm. The slightly yellow traces on the photo...
Category
Early 2000s French Brooches
Vintage 18K Gold Cartier Seahorse Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Venice, CA
In the 1970’s, several design houses were flirting with their versions of a seahorse brooch. This version is done by Cartier, though you can find versions done by Tiffany & Co. and David Webb using the popular motif around the same time. What we love about this 18k gold Cartier...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold black cameo rhinestone pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux cameo, rhinestones and pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.75" in diameter
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition w...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Cilea Paris Yellow and Orange Resin Brooch Giant Sunflower
By Ciléa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this stunning, dimensional, floral-inspired brooch. This hand-made artisanal resin piece features a giant sunflower with a textured pattern built together to for...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Antique Sapphire
Diamond Brooch, Set in 14ct White Gold
Silver
Located in London, GB
A captivating antique brooch featuring a vibrant sapphire as the centerpiece, beautifully complemented by rose-cut diamonds.
The intricate design is crafted in 14ct white gold and s...
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
X Pink Morpho
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exclusive original design by AtelierX .
Burmese old roasted pigeon blood ruby 4.46 carats.
Sweet and super positive, two carats or more with Gilder, AIGS certificate.
Overall 141...
Category
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Titanium
$10,990,980
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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