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Brooches For Sale
JJ signed gold rhinestone stars designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JJ
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 3" by 1 1/4"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Cipullo for Cartier Fish Brooch
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage enamel fish brooch set with sapphires (approx. 2.95cts), diamonds (approx. .20cts), and emerald in 18k yellow gold attributed to Aldo Cipullo for Cartier. Circa 1970's
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Gold Stick Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Nouveau floral 14K yellow gold stick pin featuring a natural pearl popping out of an enamel flower. Four tiny pearls are set in the two leaves. No make...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Brooch No. 65
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georg Jensen brooch or pin.
In sterling silver.
Model no. 65 with a floral motif.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Together with its original box from Walter Muhke-Hofjuw...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Fabrice Paris Grapes Berries and Leaves Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris created this spectacular brooch for the Parisian jewelry designer Fabrice. The fruit-inspired, artisanal resin piece features oversized, dimensional grape berries and lea...
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Massive Victorian Coral Claw Stick Pin, 19th Century
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive 19th Century Victorian Coral Claw Stickpin set in 14k gold. Beautifully detailed claw holding large natural salmon toned coral bead. Special because of its impressive size. ...
Category
1860s American High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
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
Natural Emerald and Pearl Victorian Style Brooch in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate your accessory collection with this stunning natural emerald and pearl Victorian style brooch in solid 14k yellow gold. This exquisite piece features a beautifully crafted sq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Insect Beetle Brooch Carnelian Pearl Glass Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian brooch is designed in the naturalistic style popular in the last quarter of the 19th century. The expressive beetle was handcrafted in the 1880's out of silver. The in...
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Gripoix Emerald Eye Parrot Bird Head Crystal Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Gripoix Emerald Green Eye Parrot Bird Head Crystals Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or color l...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
MONET signed vintage gold rhinestone pearl bow designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Cartier Alwand Vahan 925 Sterling Silver Horse Brooch Pin Signed Jewelry
By Alwand Vahan
Located in Greer, SC
Rare vintage sterling silver horse brooch by Alwand Vahan for Cartier. This exquisite work of art shows the great craftsmanship of VAHAN, founded i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Sash Brooch from the early 1900's. Large in scale with faux ruby and demantoid garnet pastes. 3.5" x .75". 1900's USA.
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Brooche with blue enamel and rose diamonds 18k gold with silver 13.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with silver brooch with blue enamel and set with rose cut diamonds total approx. 0.20 ct G/H - SI/P - 3.5 cm x 2.3 cm
detailed description
The brooch is 3.5 cm wide and 2....
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
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
Mid-Century Gilded Butterfly Brooch with Blue Rhinestone and Enamel Wings
Located in Milford, DE
This mid-century butterfly brooch captures vintage whimsy with its striking black and gold enamel wings, detailed with eye-spot patterns reminiscent of real butterfly markings. A viv...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones fish designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
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
Vintage gold tone glass green jade rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Van Cleef
Arpels French 1960
s Diamond Multi-Gem Platinum 18K Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bird with dimensional features perched upon a branch
With yellow gold fluted sweeping hair, feathers, tail, and wings
Body is comprised of a prong set oval sha...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage AVON signed gold tone rhinestone Christmas tree designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Octopus Brooch Pin Diamonds Coral South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The octopus brooch features an Australian South Sea Pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enhanc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
c.1920 Art Deco French Silver, Paste and Emerald Melon Cut Glass Vintage Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This brooch is the ultimate expression of early Art Deco design. Of impeccable quality and in outstanding condition, it was created in French and features rare melon cut glass.
Con...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver
Mid Century 18K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite 1960s estate 18K yellow gold brown shell cameo brooch showcases classic Victorian-inspired elegance with exceptional mid-century craftsmanship. The beautifully carved ...
Category
1960s Victorian Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Iconic Lunch at the Ritz Kitty Cat Statement Brooch Pin and Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar Worthy Iconic LUNCH AT THE RITZ Signed Show Stopper Enamel and Crystal Kitty Cat Brooch and Earrings. The Crystal embellished Brooch features a Kitty Cat with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Mid Century Turquoise Dog Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Little Friend
This gorgeous mid century brooch is Italian origin 1950 ca
Hand modelled of solid 18 kt gold like a fancy little dog, beautifully made, hand sculptured, the main body c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
$1,450 / item
Vintage matte gold lion designer small pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer pin
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 44
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNE...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Christian Dior Kramer 1950s Crystals Sapphire Balls Layer Circle Domed Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Kramer 1950s Vintage Unisex Whole Sparkling Crystals Sapphire Blue Navy Balls Cabochon Layers Openwork Circle Round Flower Domed Elegant Modernist Brooch, Black Silver...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver
ANNE KLEIN vintage gold tone lions head scarf clip
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned ANNE KLEIN with original card
• gold tone
• vintage designer scarf clip
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
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
Red Crystal White Pavé Rhodium-Plated Orchid Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
This sculptural orchid brooch brings bold glamour with a botanical twist. Designed in a high-shine rhodium-plated metal, the piece features five richly contoured petals encrusted wit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant #15988
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant-
This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch. This gorgeous Victorian rose cut diamond and pearl flower pin brooch is crafted in 14k yello...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sterling Silver French Paste Starburst Pin Brooch Victorian Jewelry
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A stunning example of Victorian elegance, this sterling silver pin brooch features a dazzling French paste starburst design, dating to the mid-19th cen...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique carved shell cameo brooch.
In a 10K gold mount.
With a bezel-set, carved shell cameo of the Greek goddess Hera, the goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth. (Know...
Category
Late 19th Century Greek Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
10k 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 gold tone chain rope bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
ANNE KLEIN vintage huge sun face matte gold designer brooch
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 44
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
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
Chanel Vintage 1992 Large Size Logo CC Coco Interlocked Quilted Woven Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1992 Unisex Large Size Classic Iconic Coco Logo CC Interlocked Quilted Woven Mesh 29 Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Maybe light scr...
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Marcel Boucher Pearlized Enamel Grasshopper Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and highly collectible Marcel Boucher large brooch of a pearlized cold enameled grasshopper resting on a wheat grass stalk.
Rhodium plated base metal...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
CHANEL rhinestones brooch 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL
Rhinestones on gold metal brooch
Mid 1980s
Made in France
Measures;
Length mm 60
Width mm 55
Excellent condition
Original black box
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
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
Tiffany
Co Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Orchid Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co diamond sapphire and yellow gold brooch circa 1950. *
SPECIFICATIONS:
DIAMONDS: three round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carat, approximately H color, VS clarity.
SAPPHIRES: three round, faceted, blue sapphires.
METAL: 14-karat yellow gold.
WEIGHT: 11.3 grams.
HALLMARKS: signed Tiffany & Co.
MEASUREMENTS: approximately 1-3/8” (3.40 cm) overall diameter.
CONDITION: high magnification photographs show considerable design details, and that the item is in exceptionally good condition, all consistent with age and wear.
* QUESTIONS? Contact us right away if you have additional questions. We are here to connect you with beautiful and affordable antique and estate jewelry.
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jomaz Gold Diamante and Faux Turquoise Brooch Pendant Circa 1960s
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Jomaz Gold Diamante and Faux Turquoise Brooch Circa 1960s. Now, this is a brooch. It has two layers that seem to elevate slightly upwards. The ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire, Amethyst
Peridot Brooch Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire, Amethyst & Peridot Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as Brooch or Pendant
Natural Sapphire - 5 carat
Blue Sapphire
Natural Amethyst - 2 c...
Category
Early 2000s Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Top...
$1,032 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver
Enamel Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mexican silver & enamel brooch.
By Margot de Taxco.
In sterling silver with turquoise blue enamel.
In the form of a coiled leaf or sprig.
Fully marked to the revers...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Enamel on Metal Daisy Brooch - Large Size - Unsigned - Circa 1960
s
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage enamel on metal Daisy brooch - large size - unsigned - United States (likely) - circa 1960's.
Good vintage condition - minor paint/enamel loss - no damage - no repairs - stu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Vintage gold enamel figural animal giraffe 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 43
❤️❤️ VI...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Trifari Fruit Salad Clip, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Fruit Salad Clip from the 1930's by Alfred Phillipe. Art Deco glass fruits in pave cornucopia clip design. Unsigned. 1930's USA. 2" x 1.75".
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
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
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
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
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
Antique Viuctorian Demi Parure Earrings Brooch Silver Guilt Japanese Taste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extravagant Victorian demi parure in the Japanese taste consists of a pair of dangle earrings and a brooch. The three panels are showing each a crane, rock, bamboo , cherry- and...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
Christian Dior Vintage 1965 GROSSE Crystals Rope Flourish Flower Firework Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Crystal Flourish Flower firework Rope Openwork Modernist Elegant Dome Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, ...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Statement Couture Marquise Sunburst Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An enormous Vintage Marquise Sunburst Brooch crafted in the 1950 by hands most likely by a French or Austrian parurier. An extraordinary find. A double gallery of deep sapphire blue ...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
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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