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Brooches For Sale
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
Pave Aquamarine Crystal Brasstone Pin Brooch, Antique Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Glittering aquamarine-colored glass crystals are hand-set in a brass tone diamond-shaped pin brooch. A stylish antique accessory!
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$84 Sale Price
20% Off
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Textured Vivid Cute Cat Sit Crystals Chunky Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Unisex Textured Vivid Cute Cat Sit Crystals Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Not any stones lost. 100% Genu...
Category
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Brooch, 1967
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage 1967 domed brooch embellished with blue glass and faux turquoise cabochons.
Gold tone metal hardware.
Marked CHR. DIOR © 19 67 GERMANY.
Indicative measurem...
Category
20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Magnificent Huge Multi-Facade "Starburst" Rhinestone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful huge magnificent multi-facade "Starburst" rhinestone brooch measures 2 3/4" in circumference and 3/8" in depth. This brooch is simply wonderful!
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone sapphire rhinestones flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
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 gold-tone 92P FOUR LEAF CLOVER
IMITATION PEARL PIN Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel pin brooch is crafted in gold-plated metal and topped with a glossy black cabochon adorned with a delicate four-leaf clover motif, framed by a beaded chai...
Category
1990s Brooches
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
Vintage gold tone ladys 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 32
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Claris-A 18K Gold Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Pin
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This exquisite dual tone 18K gold Claris-A pin combines elegance with intricate craftsmanship, designed to make a statement while offering functional security. The central motif show...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Original Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch features a striking combination of Old European Cut, Single Cut, and Baguette Cut diamonds, totaling approximately 4 carats i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Diamond and Emerald Horse Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sought-after vintage Cartier 18k gold Horse brooch set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and an emerald eye.
Crafted in 18k white gold, the de...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
A Stunning Set of Van Cleef
Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond &Baroque Pearl Brooches
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This shimmering set of diamond and pearl brooches by Van Cleef & Arpels scintillate with every movement. Two large Baroque pearls sit atop dimensional bases that are set with approxi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Byzantine Crest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Chanel byzantine style crest brooch by Maison Gripoix. Poured glass emerald and ruby oval and heart shape cabochons are mixed with faceted cut topaz stone...
Category
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old European and single cut diamond upto 1.90ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART NOUVEAU 18k white gold brooch set with old European and single cut diamonds to. 1.90ct – F/G – VS/SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 6.0 cm long by 1.5 cm wide...
Category
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl pendant/brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold by Krementz.
Oval faceted amethyst measures 21mm x 11m...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian brooch with pearls and diamonds up to 0.15ct 14k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver brooch set with pearl, old mine cut and rose cut diamond up to 0.15 ct - G/H - SI
Detailed description
the brooch is 3.5 cm high and 3.5 cm wide
total weight: ...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest from the 1960's. Fantastic design with a mixture of deep sapphire pastes and Aurora crystals. 1960's USA. 3" x 2.5".
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Syna Yellow Gold Starburst Pin Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Emerald 0.25 carat approx.
Diamonds 0.50 carat approx.
Limited Edition
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing inspiration from little thin...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin from 1900. Gilt brass with cold enamel detailing in black, white and yellow with paste eyes. Owl head trembles with mover. Marked Paten...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
CHANEL Light Gold Toned Jewelled CC Logo Brooch, Spring 2017
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD light gold toned CC logo brooch embellished with holographic resin baguettes and blue crystals.
Embossed CHANEL 17 P Made in F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Crystal Gold Clover Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
2001 Collection
Gold tone metal. crystals
The brooch is in good condition overall showing minimal wear
Comes with box
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
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
Chanel New Pearl Gripoix Cross Pin
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new in box classic maltese cross brooch. Gold plated metal, black gripoix and pearl coated gripoix cabochons. Center cc gold logo. Collection K 2020. Comes with original...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl
Cartier Diamond Elephant Brooch Pin Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finley detailed Cartier diamond elephant brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s)
Pave set diamonds total an estimated 0.50 c...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.75ctw Natural Turquoise
Diamond Brooch
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Embrace the beauty of transformation with the Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.75 ctw Natural Turquoise & Diamond Brooch in Yellow Gold. This exquisite brooch showcases a stunning butterfly des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
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
18k Gold, Citrine and Seed Bead Brooch/Pendant Made Year 1915
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold brooch is adorned with five flame-coloured, oval and drop-cut faceted, citrines and nine seed beads. The brooch is mainly made of very fine threads that have been ...
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Brooches
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Enamel Two Parrot Bird On A Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage pin brooch depicting two parrots sitting on a branch. It is crafted in 18K gold, features enamel and pink crystals. Circa 1960.
Weight: 7.44g
Length: 3.5cm
IMPORT...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
MONET signed vintage gold tone rhinestone heart designer 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 51
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby
Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby & Sapphire
South Sea Black Tahiti Pearls
“Chanel” inspired Brooch
The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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
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,...
Van Cleef
Arpels Lucky Animals Teddy Bear Clip Mother of Pearl Onyx 18K Gold
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301843
Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card)
Date 2023
RRP £7,300 Incl. Taxes / €8,550 Incl. Taxes / $8,200 Excl. Taxes
Model VCARP9RZ00
Serial Number JF******
Metal 18k Rose Gold...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Moon and Stars Celestial Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Celestial Moon and Stars Brooch. Featuring the Moon and Stars, adorned with Crystals. Diameter of Brooch measures approx. 1./5" More Beautiful in Real time!...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
TRIFARI crown signed gold plated faux pearls rhinestones flower designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold plated with faux pearls and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal ...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Antique Equestrian Carved Carnelian Jockey Cameo Stickpin - C 1890
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Carnelian cameo of a jockey wearing a cap embellished with a single cut diamond, two rubies and two sapphires.
Weight: 4.6 grams
Length: 2 3/4"
Head: 17.44 x 11.35 mm wide
Markin...
Category
1890s Antique Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
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
Vintage 1950s Invisible Set Ruby Flower Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with invisible set Rubies weighing approximately a total of 22.00 carats, as well as Round Brilliant and Square cut Diamonds weighing approximately a...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian brooch with old mine and rose cut diamond up to 5.70ct 14k gold silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver branch brooch set with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds, up to 5.70 ct - H/H - SI - size 14.5 x 14.5 x 1.5 cm. 8.4 cm x 5.4 cm
Detailed description:
Th...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer Festoon Brooch
Located in Warminster, GB
A lovely brooch by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior, made in the mid 1950’s.
This brooch is a lovely unusual and feminine design.
The brooch is Festooned in style with two rows of cr...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone mask designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel and rhinestone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1950s Opal 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1950s Opal 14k yellow gold brooch pendant.
The Vintage 1950s Opal and 14k yellow gold brooch pendant was made in the 1950s. It’s designed in the style of Etruscan Revival w...
Category
1950s Etruscan Revival Vintage Brooches
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Two Turtles Persian Turquoise Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pins
Located in Miami, FL
Double charming and collectible, two vintage turtle brooches, crafted circa 1960 in solid 18K yellow gold. This delightful piece features a shell adorned with vivid Persian turquoise...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. 14K Yellow Gold Men
s Tie Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A minimalist tie pin crafted in 14k yellow gold. The design features clean lines and a smooth finish, embodying simplicity and elegance. This piece reflects a Victorian influence, sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Studio Rêves Leaf of Eternal Wisdom Brooch with Sapphires in Titanium and Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
A poetic homage to nature’s quiet transformation, the Leaf of Eternal Wisdom Brooch captures the moment a leaf begins to wither—revealing, beneath its fading surface, the luminous tr...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
“Orient” Pink Tourmaline
Multi Gem Brooch Set in 18k Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pink Tourmaline & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Pink Tourmaline - 3 carats
Natural White Zircon - 1 carat
Natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k...
$1,112 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany
Co. Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A chrysanthemum inspired floral bouquet in bright eighteen karat 18k yellow gold create this cheerful brooch from the 1960's Collection by Tiffany & Co. Each burst is carefully hand-tooled chased with texture details on the petals to create this striking piece. Three buds are adorned with a collective nine rubies for a combined weight of .18 carats. The center bud displays a three diamond center for a combined total weight of .06 carats. This vintage brooch measures approximately 43 mm or 1-3/4 inches. Beautiful to display on a dress or as a sweater pin...
Category
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage gold black cabs etruscan massive designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Large Antique Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Disc Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb quality antique Etruscan Revival gold and cabochon garnet Greek key motif disk brooch. Centered by a substantial 16mm round deep red cabochon garnet set in a rope twist frame ...
Category
19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1899s imperial russian era carved natural shell cameo 14k gold brooch woman profile hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and kazan city assay mark brooch messures 4c...
Category
1890s Antique 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
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Brooch Onyx Pendant Diamonds White Gold, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Brooch Onyx Pendant Diamonds White Gold, 1910
This fine jewelry consists of two items that can be worn separately. A sophisticated and versatile two-piece...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold
Platinum Pink Pearl
Diamond Brooch - c.1920
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite 18ct gold & platinum brooch made c.1920
The brooch features a wonderful two-tone mount with the rear portion being gold and the front panel...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Bouquet Brooch
This elegant vintage bouquet brooch from the Mikimoto collection showcases the brand’s renowned pearl quality and refined craftsmanship...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Tiara
Located in Narberth, PA
A highly unique tiara from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold and sterling silver, this headpiece is encrusted with 2.5ctw of old mine cut diamonds. The stones va...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage matte gold massive modernist geometric necklace bracelet earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer necklace bracelet earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤...
Category
1980s 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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