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Brooches For Sale
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
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
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
Tiffany
Co. 1980s Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized yellow gold bee with grooved wings and spindly legs
Body is pavé set with round cut sapphires weighing approximately 1.24 carats
Transparent medium orange in c...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Siamese Kitty Cat Golden Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Delightful! Beautiful Siamese Kitty Cat with attitude Vintage Brooch. Gold tone mounting. Measuring approx. 0.6” h x 1.2” l. Exquisitely detailed, giving a 3D appearance. More...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
By Sanz
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant 18k Gold and Ruby Feather Brooch by Sanz, Spain. Lovely handmade brooch with dozens of delicate wires forming body of feather further accen...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Opal, Ruby with Brown Diamond Mouse Brooch Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 2.45 carats, Ruby 0.10 carat with Brown Diamond 3.26 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Width: 2.0 cm
Length: 4.2 cm
"Since we first opened doors in 1980 our s...
Category
2010s Thai Brooches
Materials
Brown Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.33 carats with Diamond 0.71 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
(chain not included)
Width: 2.7 cm
Length: 3.8 cm
"Since we first opened doors in 1980 our st...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
EMERALD
DIAMONDS PLATINUM and Gold Brooch c1910
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Emerald and Diamond Brooch, c.1910
A striking early-20th-century brooch crafted in platinum over gold, designed in an elegant openwork motif that shows off its craftsmanship from ev...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
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
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
Victorian Coral Button Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Button Brooch of beautifully matched coral buttons from the late 19th Century. Wonderful coral color, Gilt metal. 1880's Ita...
Category
1880s Italian Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
YVEL Pearl and Multi gemstone Clown Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold
By Yvel
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your collection with this stunning clown brooch by YVEL, expertly crafted from 18k yellow and white gold. Adorned with a dazzling array of gemst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
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 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
Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Brooch
By Coro
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of darkening to ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
Elizabeth Locke Labradorite Pearl Sapphire Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Elizabeth Locke
19 karat yellow gold
Oval labradorite approximately 18mm x 10mm
Two south sea black pearls, approximately 9.5-10.0mm
Six round blue sapphires, approximately 2.5mm each
Double pin hinged clasp with safety
Can be worn horizontal or vertical
Stamped with Elizabeth Locke jewelers mark...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl
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
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
Chanel Vintage Camellia Pin Black 1985
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel vintage pin from 1985 in form of a classic Chanel camellia. Very flat and soft . In excellent condition.
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Mid Century diamond 18k yellow gold and enamel giant fish brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid-Century brooch from the 1960’s is crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with detailed enamel work, set with forty-eight single cut diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat. Th...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Peridot and Seed Pearl Cluster Brooch 9K Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this beautiful antique 9ct gold peridot and seed pearl cluster brooch, made c.1900.
This endearing brooch features a single round faceted peridot in the middle which has a wonderful green hue somewhere between a lime green and hints of honey yellow depending on the angle and lighting. The surrounding seed pearls form a flower-like cluster and continue along the entire front panel of the brooch stick.
The reverse side has a single c clasp allowing it to be worn flexibly whether be it a shirt, blouse or on a coat lapel in the winter.
Modest yet exceptionally refined, this brooch may just be the perfect piece to accentuate your overall look with a hint of refreshing and naturalistic green.
A wonderful addition whether be it for a collection or as a gift for someone special.
Marked 9ct on the reverse side.
All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Oscar Heyman 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Elephant Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Since 1912, Oscar Heyman has been creating magnificent jewelry with the finest gemstones sourced from around the world at their atelier in New York City.
The 18 karat yellow gold an...
Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Handcrafted David Morris 9.90 Carat Diamond White Gold "Anemone" Brooch
By David Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant handcrafted brooch by famed London designer David Morris features 18 karat white gold en tremblant stalks that terminate in brilliant-cut diamonds, set into a center sup...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,900 Sale Price
30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires
Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Natural Red Ruby - 4 carat
Multi color Natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$967 Sale Price
25% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Retro brooch circa 1940's . Classically designed with round brilliant Diamonds and Rubies set in 18 karat rose gold.
12 Rubies approximately 1.02 carats
9 Brilliant cut Diamonds appr...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct.
Diamond 0.49Ct
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This little bee is beautifully set with round brilliant diamonds and rubies. The wings are finished in a matte gold with shiny detail. The be...
Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Vitau 3 Brooch Pins Flower Humingbird Bird Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
This is a trio of three signed Jean Vitau Brooch Pins with a Flower and two Birds, Hummingbird, set with Sapphires, Diamonds, Tsavorite Green Garnets...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
Vintage silver blue green rhinestine designer runway earrings brooch set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch / earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Rare Dujay Art Deco Fruit Salad Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Dujay Art Deco Fruit Salad Brooch from the 1930's, unsigned. Dujay had the highest quality manufacture of the period, in rhodium and pate de verre ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
3.20ct Diamond Brooch 18KT gold Pearl Diamond brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
What a stunning piece! Pearl diamond brooch made by hand in 18KT gold with 3.20 carats of diamonds, some are old cut others are single cut. Year unknown. Diamonds are VS clarity, F-G...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Unsigned Green and Teal Rhinestone Insect Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
This charming mid-century insect brooch dazzles with a striking mix of green and teal rhinestones, cleverly arranged to mimic the wings and body of a whimsical bug. Set in high-polis...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
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
Vintage cameo rose rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ❤️❤️
❤️❤️ ALEXAND...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
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
Buccellati 1960
s Emerald Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed form comprised of clustered yellow gold flowers with engraved texture
Each centering a round emerald cabochon - weighing approximately 3.84 carats total
Transpare...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage CHANEL Gold Plated Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL gold toned camellia brooch is crafted of 24K gold plated metal. Stamped Chanel made in France. Diameter measures approximately 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) in diameter. C...
Category
1970s French Vintage 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
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,...
Chanel Classic Silver CC Baguette Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Baguette Crystal Brooch
*Marked 23
*Made in Italy
-It is approximately 1.5" x 2".
-Very pretty and classic
10236-8243
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Cartier Paris Essex Crystal Gold Yacht Navy Flags Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
With a domed oval rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict two multicolored enamels yacht club navy flag
Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold
Signed Carti...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A jewel of timeless artistry, this antique brooch (circa 1900) captures the romantic elegance of turn-of-the-century design. The piece features a vibrant blue enamel blossom framed b...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
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
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
Chanel Black
Gold-Tone Costume Pearl Crystal Filigree Brooch 2019
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black & Gold-Tone Costume Pearl Crystal Filigree Brooch from 2019 is a stunning example of the brand’s exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Featuring the iconic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
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
Victorian Style Shell Cameo Yellow Plated Frame Brooch, 3.5cm x 2.5cm
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
This vintage Victorian-style shell cameo brooch features an intricately carved female portrait in profile, showcasing detailed curls, a draped neckline, and a strand of pearls. The c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Metal: 14k white gold
Weight: 6.51 grams
Length: 2.75 inches
Width: 11mm
Diamonds: Approx. 0.65 CTW old Europea...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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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