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Brooches For Sale
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
Antique Turquoise dagger brooch, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique Turquoise Kukri dagger brooch.
Modelled as the decorative traditional Kukri style Indian dagger in 9ct yellow gold it is set to the ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$218 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Antique 12k Yellow Gold Hardstone Carved Mercury Hermes Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch pendant showcases a finely carved hardstone cameo of Mercury (Hermes), identifiable by the winged motif at the temples. Executed in high relief, the carving prese...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
MIRIAM HASKELL signed vintage gold green glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MIRIAM HASKELL
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Tiffany
Co. Diamond and Platinum Daisy Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Archival Daisy Brooch contains round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 6.38 total carats set in platinum. Beyond its ...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
Tiffany
Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Art Deco Sapphire, 7mm Pearl, Old European Cut Diamond, Platinum, Tiffany & Co. Stick Pin Brooch. It is very rare to find original Art Deco Tiffany & Co. jewels and this one is absolutely magnificent. The design highlights the superb quality of Art Deco imagery. In the center is a 7mm Pearl of great beauty. Below the pearl is a stunning fine blue rectangular-cut Sapphire. The natural Sapphire is a magnificent blue color and cut. The Sapphire is surrounded by three sparkling white Tiffany Old European Cut Diamonds. The jewels are set in Platinum in milgrain beaded borders. The platinum brooch is hallmarked Tiffany & Co. The brooch dates to circa 1900-1910.
The Tiffany Stick Pin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
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
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Starfish Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular starfish pin from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and sterling silver, this lovely starfish-motif pin is encrusted with rose cut diamonds. The c...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Gold Devil Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Devil Stickpin from the turn of the 20th Century. Beautiful detailed with emerald eyes and a mischevious grin in 14K gold. Rare and unusual subje...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
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
Vintage MidCentury Fabulous Fur Clip, 18 Karat
Platinum with F/VS Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
It doesn´t get much more fabulous than a fur clip adorned with diamonds! Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and patterned with a naturalistic texture, this fur clip is expertly modele...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14K Gold, Diamond, and Porcelain Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 19th Century (Victorian, or possibly earlier) brooch.
With a very finely painted porcelain medallion mounted in an 14 karat yellow gold off-round setting.
Possibly F...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
BALENCIAGA Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Cross Brooch Pendant
By Balenciaga
Located in Nice, FR
BALENCIAGA vintage gold tone cross brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored crystals.
Embossed BALENCIAGA Paris Made in France.
Indicativ...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian Enamel Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lifelike enamel floral brooches were extremely popular throughout the 19th Century. Made mostly in Newark, NJ during the last quarter of the 19th Century, these hand enamelled flower...
Category
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Art Deco Mechanical Hunting Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Mechanical Hunting Brooch from the 1920's. Rider and bunny slide on a track so brooch can be worn with different positions. Chrome and gilt metal with enamel. Unusu...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Hippopotamus Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking 18k yellow gold hippopotamus pin features a richly textured body, a wide-open mouth revealing polished teeth, a shimmering ruby eye, and a single diamond accent near it...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Antique 14K Gold Edwardian Diamonds Pearls Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique 14K Gold Edwardian manner brooch. The brooch is made in a foliage design, encrusted with Diamonds, decorated with Pearls and Amethyst accents in the corners. Unmarked. Cir...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Oscar Heyman Gold and Platinum Diamond Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum brooch contains 17 round diamond weighing 1.11cts (F-G/VS+). The elegant gold braiding detail on the exterior contrast with a high polishe...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$7,200 Sale Price
28% Off
Czechoslovakian Gilt Brass and Purple Crystal Intricate Butterfly Brooch, Pin
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisitely detailed vintage butterfly brooch. Features intricately detailed wings and body accented with enameled flowers and amethyst-c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Ledo Gold Tone with Diamante Leaf Brooch, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ledo Gold Tone with Diamante Leaf Brooch Circa 1960s. The leaf is front-facing, etched, and set high with pavé diamante at the bottom. A bracelet from Ledo, part of the sa...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage 18 K white Gold Flower Diamond Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Finely crafted in partially brushed and polished
18 K white Gold Vintage Flower brooch set with 16 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.20 carats,C...
Category
1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Brooch Stylized Flowers Rock Crytall Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Art Deco Brooch designed as two stylized flower heads facing each other has been handrafted out of silver around 1920.
All stones are cut out of rock crystal and all stones hav...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
MONET signed vintage gold tone red enamel designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Tiffany
Co. Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Circle Wreath Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a circular wreath of tiered dimensional leaves
With textured centers and high polished edges and veins
Accented by round cut rubies prong set throughout
Weighing approxim...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Line Vautrin Talosel and Pink Mosaic Mirrors Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Step into the world of rare artistry with this stunning Line Vautrin geometric Talosel brooch—a masterpiece of Parisian craftsmanship. Its striking rectangular shape is adorned with ...
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Cartier Ruby Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Roma, RM
This charming and highly collectible animal brooch by Cartier dates to the 1980s, a period during which the Maison revisited whimsical fauna motifs with refined craftsmanship and ric...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Russian Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare antique imperial russian era 1850s 14k gold large brooch centered with carnelian carved cameo brooch made in st petersburg city 1850s (messures 5cm hall marked 56 imperial russi...
Category
1850s Antique Brooches
Antique Josiah Wedgwood Sterling Silver and Cobalt Blue Jasperware Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Wedgwood sterling silver and cobalt blue jasperware brooch, featuring a classical relief scene with cupid to the left. Measuring length 2.8 cm / 1.1 inches by width 2 cm / .78 inch. It is stamped Sterling Silver, and Wedgwood on the reverse, with possibly an X mark. The silver has some dents around the edge. We have given the brooch a light clean.
This beautiful and classic Wedgwood brooch...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique 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
Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Essex crystal carving of a horse and jockey surrounded by rose diamonds. Perhaps they are symbolic of the winners wreath. The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Aquamarine
Pearl Brooch Set in Silver
Gold - France - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau Aquamarine and pearl brooch set in silver and gold - featuring a bezel set emerald shape Aquamarine to the center (approx. 4.02...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII, Catholic Historical Relic
Located in Chesterland, OH
Catholic Historical Relic, Very Rare Carved Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII In 14K Solid Gold Frame.
We present you with one of the most rare and unique cameo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
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
Large Vintage Enamel
Rhinestone Flower Brooch - Unsigned - Circa 1975
Located in Chatham, CA
Large vintage enamel and iridescent rhinestone flower brooch - unsigned - United States - circa 1975.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - minor tarnishi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Tiffany Schlumberger Thistle Brooch Sapphires
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I am so happy to offer this magnificent Tiffany Schulmberger Thistle piece to all of you. As you may know I source anything I desire and this was 1 year in the making to source and ...
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$22,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Buccellati Flower Brooch in Silver and Quartz, circa 1960s
By Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
This elegant floral brooch by Mario Buccellati dates to the 1960s, a period in which the Maison explored naturalistic motifs through refined silversmithing techniques and sculptural ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Gemstone and Diamond Insect Stickpin of Silver and Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Whimsical and rare, this antique stickpin (circa 1880–1900) features a finely crafted insect rendered in silver, its body and wings adorned with a colorful array of gemstones — glitt...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Mother of Pearl Bow Tie Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming art deco "bow" brooch of carved mother of pearl and pastes set in white metal. 1930s.
Excellent condition
Excellent condition
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Yellow Gold Ruby Vintage Dachshund Dog Brooch - 14k Round Pet Canine Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Ruby
Treatment: Heating
Carat(s): .04ct
Cut: Round
Style: Brooch
Theme: Dachshund Dog, Pet Canine
Features: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. 1960
s Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Floral Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional flower with tiered gold petals with fluted texture throughout
Centering a cluster of round cut rubies - transparent medium red in color
Weighing approximate...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Gubelin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Dragon Pendant Lapel Watch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and highly attractive Art Deco period Gubelin diamond, platinum and enamel dragon pendant lapel watch.
E. Gubelin, Lucerne
Circa 1920
In Asian mythology, the dragon represents the principle of heaven, prestige and power. It is associated with the Chinese Imperial family. Some of the finest jewels of the Art Deco period were influenced by exotic Asian motifs which included mythical creature motifs, symmetry and balance. Gubelin is known for its exquisite high-end jewellery, gemstone expertise and discerning clientele. The house celebrates 160 years in business in 2024 and 2024 is the Year of the Dragon.
The open-work case of the pendant lapel watch features approximately 1.50 TCW of full-cut and single-cut diamonds with black enamel accents, suspended from a horizontal diamond bar brooch. The back reveals a watch with Arabic numerals, pearl white dial, black enamel birds in flight amidst stylized clouds and a dynamic black enamel dragon. Mounted in platinum.
Marks: Gubelin, Lucerne, Swiss signed on dial; French assay mark
Condition: Very Good- diamonds fully intact; the watch is in working order, not guaranteed to keep exact time; age appropriate wear to enamel.
Length: 2.25 inches
May be worn as a lapel watch or attached to a chain and worn as a pendant.
References: Christie's April 15 2003 lot 219 for a diamond lapel watch by Gubelin. Art Deco diamond lapel watches...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Belle Époque Enamel Miniature Amor Cupid Carrying a Cornucopia Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming enamel miniature painting of cupid carrying a cornucopia dull of roses was painted in the 1880'. It is mounted in a gilt metal ...
Category
1880s European Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
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...
18K Diamond, Tsavorite
Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This high quality, gorgeous dragonfly pin will be the highlight of any outfit! Beautiful detail!
18 karat gold.
87 rough and single cut round diamonds, bead set, approximately 1.74 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Chanel Poured Glass and Paste Clover Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Clovers are another motif Chanel has revisited many times since the 1930s. This elaborate dimensional brooch derives from the Gripoix workshops in Paris. Dozens of rhinestone pegs de...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze
SANDOR signed gold tone enamel flower designer brooch
By Sandor
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SANDOR
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 3" by 5/8"
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold
Vintage Alfred Phillipe Trifari Flower Brooch Pat Pend Circa Circa 1951
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alfred Phillipe Trifari Flower Brooch Pat Pend Circa 1951. This brooch is magnificent. It appears to be fine jewelry and is well-preserve...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Dog Portrait Stickpin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Victorian stickpin features a finely detailed reverse intaglio crystal depicting a hunting dog, beautifully hand-painted and carved in reverse beneath a domed crystal cabochon. ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold
Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds and Beaded Gem Stones
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Started in the 1940's Sabbadini of Italy is known throughout the world for their artisinal excellence and creative design.
This unique 18 karat yellow gold flower brooch...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Art Deco Diamond And Platinum Bow Brooch, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and platinum bow brooch, finely pavé set with old style eight-cut diamonds, with cheneered gallery, mounted in platinum, with a white gold pin and roller catch, n...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 6.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's rectangular 6.26 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco brooch; part of our diverse collection of 1920s jewelry.
This stunning, fine and ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Gold Tone Flower Brooch with Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Center
Located in Milford, DE
This charming 1960s floral brooch captures the essence of mid-century costume jewelry with its elegant botanical motif and radiant gold-tone finish. Designed in the shape of a styliz...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Vintage Austrian Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Lily of the Valley Clip Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A lovely vintage brooch realistically modeled as a stalk of lily of the valley, set with frosted carved rock crystal flowerheads, each suspending a sparkling full cut diamond, to a carved serpentine leaf. Austrian hallmarks. C 1950
Measurements: 3 3/16" x 1 1/4"
Diamonds: estimated 1 carat
Markings: 750, domestic gold hallmark left facing elephant head, J H maker's mark in double heart indicating this piece was made by Johann Hoburka...
Category
1950s Austrian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Enamel Gold Fantasy Dragon Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming enamelled 18K fantasy dragon brooch with multicolored translucent enamels. Beautifully designed with a small ruby.
2.25" x 3" high
Excellent con...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k 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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