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Brooches For Sale
Vintage silver tone blue green rhinestones flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47
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Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
$156 Sale Price
67% Off
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
Vintage Chinese Export Turquoise Coral Enamel Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Chinese brooch is gold vermeil over silver.
It features a beautiful turquoise stone accented by natural coral and delicate enamel.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Onyx and Diamond Ladybug Pin
Located in Troy, MI
Looking adorable on your shoulder or lapel, this vintage 18 karat yellow gold ladybug pin with inlaid mother of pearl, onyx and diamonds would be a great addition to your collection....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Rebecca At The Well
Located in Chesterland, OH
An "early Rebecca landscape cameo shell" is a vintage shell cameo brooch depicting the biblical "Rebecca at the Well" scene (a famous story from the Bible, Genesis 24), often featuri...
Category
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Estate 18 Karat Gold Plique a Jour Enamel Articulated Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold and multi-colored jeweled plique-a-jour enamel butterfly brooch with fully articulated wings and ruby eyes. Finely chased antennae, faceted ruby eyes a...
Category
20th Century Spanish Romantic Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby
Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Natural Red Ruby - 6.60 carat
Natural Garant & Topaz - 5.00 cara...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,020 Sale Price
25% Off
CHANEL silver 21A CHATEAU DES DAMES PEARL
STRASS Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel CC brooch in dark silver-tone metal is an elegant statement piece, adorned with large pearly white resin cabochon pearls and shimmering small crystals. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage gold maltese cross large 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 40
❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
1994 Chanel Haute Couture Broche Gripoix Glass Fancy Pearls Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch or pendant from the SS 1994 collection by Victoire de Castellane, XXL format made by Gripoix in gold-plated metal, red and green glass paste cabochons, white rhinestone...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Located in SE
Vintage Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 13 natural Emeralds and 15 natural Diamonds, both bezel and pave set. Roll-...
Category
1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled
18ct Gold
Silver French Hallmarked, 1930s Diamond
Abalone Pearl Bug Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bug Brooch
18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French Hallmarked
Circa 1930
Step into the elegance of the 1930s with this extraordinary large fly brooch, a true testament to vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s
Located in Chesterland, OH
This fabulous carved Victorian brooch was made around the late 1800s. It depicts a beautiful portrait in the form of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The execution of the shell is...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
Victorian brooch with old mine and rose cut diamond upto 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
Vintage artisan seed bead resin starfish designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed by artist / unknown
• resin with seed beads
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
SARAH COVENTRY signed silver pearl flower designer runway earrings brooch set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SARAH COVENTRY
• silver tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch / earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minima...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire
Diamond Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch
15ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1895
Makers Mark L & L
Fabulous, Victorian Oval Shaped Brooch.
Set with Gorgeous Sapphires & Diamonds.
Beautifully Detailed...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise
Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise
Pearl Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1910
Edwardian bow-form brooch in 15ct gold, modelled as a stylised ribbon. The central knot is set with a single see...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage gold tone mother of pearl carved brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with pearl
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.5" in diameter
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
$44 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage gold tone natural green jade flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with jade cabochons
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 56
❤...
Category
20th Century Brooches
SWAROVSKI swan logo signed gold plated crystal apple designer brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI with swan logo
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
An Amazing 1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Brooch
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Amazing 1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Brooch
Step into the glamour of the Jazz Age with this dazzling 1930s Art Deco costume jewelry brooch. Designed in a bold starburst motif, the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
Belle Èpoque Diamond Platinum Antique Lace En Tremblant Bow Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional tied bow delicately pierced to resemble lace ribbon
Decorated with old European and single cut diamonds bead set along ribbon
Weighing approximately 2.32 ca...
Category
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY
Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Starfish Pin Brooch Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Starfish Pin Brooch Large
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 16.30 grams
Measurement: 45mm(1.77") wide x 56mm(2.2...
Category
2010s Spanish Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite Vintage Dior Lapis Flower Brooch from 1967. A true treasure from the flower power era, this rare Dior brooch...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Vintage matte gold heart 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 44
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Natural Old European Cut 5.50 Carat Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural Old European Cut 5.50 Carat Diamond Brooch Pendant
Metal: Platinum (14k stick pin/closure)
Weight: 16.5 grams
Diamonds: Approx. 5.50 carat total weight G-I...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver branch brooch with rose cut diamond up to 2.00 ct - G/H - SI
Detailed description:
The brooch measures 6.8 cm long and 3.4 cm wide
Weight: 21....
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Gianfranco Ferre Couture Giant Acrylic and Gilded Metal Vine Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Step into the world of high fashion with this spectacular Gianfranco Ferré couture brooch, a true masterpiece from the 1960s, crafted in Italy. This rare and striking piece showcases...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Marcel Boucher Art Deco Ballerina Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Marcel Boucher Ballerina Brooch from the Art Deco period of rhodium and pink gold plate. Pierced skirt with dancer poised en point. 2" wide x 1.75". 1940's USA.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Mario Buccellati Gold and Jadeite Flower Brooch – Engraved Floral Design
Located in Napoli, NA
Exquisite Gold and Jadeite Flower Brooch, dated 1970'
A refined floral brooch in rich gold, featuring a luminous jadeite centerpiece. The petals are meticulously engraved, showcasing...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Old European Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Antique Bar Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted in platinum, this elegant Art Deco-era bar pin is beautifully proportioned with a total diamond weight of approximately 0.50 carats in Old European cuts (H-I color, VS clarit...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady, late 19th early 20th century
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 19th early 20th century. It depicts a beautiful portrait of a young lady. The execution of the shell is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage silver tone rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤️❤️ V...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Crystal Turtle Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal with Pavé Detailing
Located in Milford, DE
Charming and radiant, this vintage turtle brooch is a whimsical yet luxurious statement piece. The domed shell is composed of bezel-set, faceted clear rhinestones arranged in a honey...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Crest Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Charming Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Crest Brooch from the 1940's. Heart shaped aqua paste with cabs, marquises and baguettes in ruby and sapphire pastes. Designed by Gene Verrecchio....
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Victorian brooch with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with stone pearls and rose diamond up to 0.20 ct - G/H - SI
Detailed description:
The brooch measures 4.7 cm long and 2.6 cm wide
Weight: 8....
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Coral and Turquoise Lucite Gilded Ram Figural Brooch By Hattie Carnegie, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Extremely rare and hard-to-find piece
- 3" tall
- Gold plated
- Faux turquoise and coral molded lucite
...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
$388 Sale Price
20% Off
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Brooch in Platinum .90 Carats Total Art Deco Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous estate brooch features a beautiful arrangement of round brilliant-cut white diamonds and baguette-cut sapphires set in platinum with an 18k white gold pin and safety ca...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Van Cleef
Arpels 1960 19.70 CTW Multi-Gem 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Bee Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized yellow gold bee with curving wings and spindly legs
Featuring a cushion shaped emerald cabochon prong set as the body
Weighing approximately 17.30 carats - sem...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Signed Hermès French Sterling Silver Cord Twist Scarf Clip or Ring
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed scarf clip or ring.
By Hermes.
In sterling silver.
In a rope twist or coil form.
Signed Hermes to the reverse and stamped with French hallmarks to the base.
Together with its original box.
Simply a wonderful Hermes scarf clip...
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady
Located in Chesterland, OH
Art Deco Cameo Brooch. Fabulously carved cameo brooch made at the beginning of the 20th century, during the Art Deco era (1920-1940). It depicts ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Silver
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany
Co. Opal and Demantoid Snake Stick Pin
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A miniature work of art by Tiffany & Co, this exquisitely crafted stick pin features a sinuous snake set with vibrant apple green demantoid garnets, slithering up the side of a glowi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Modern Tiffany
Co. 14K Gold Figural Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century gold brooch.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
By Tiffany & Co.
In the form of a leaf with engraved line or Florentine decoration throughout.
Fully marked to the revers...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage matte gold tone rhinestones Christmas tree designer brooch
By Swarovski
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 56
❤️❤️...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage matte gold crown glass dangle brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 3.5" by 1.75"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
$100 Sale Price
42% Off
Silver Tone Pavé Panther Brooch with a Faux Pearl and Green Eyes
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone pavé panther brooch with green faceted eyes, sitting on an off white faux pearl. It has a small hook, perhaps for a chain.
Measuring length 5 cm / 2 inches by m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Chiseled Bird Brooch with Pink Gemstone Eye
Located in Magenta, IT
A striking example of vintage "animalier" jewelry, this dynamic brooch depicts a bird in mid-flight, rendered in rich 18k yellow gold. The piece is defined by its exquisite surface d...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Heidi Daus "Fabulous Tabby" Crystal-Embellished Cat Brooch in Antiqued Gold
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 3 x 2 inches
Hallmarks/Marks: "Heidi Daus" "CHINA"
Whimsical elegance meets vintage glamour in this dazzling Heidi Daus "Fabulous Tabby" brooch, a stunning feline-inspi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 2.59 TCW Sapphire and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Circle Brooch 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage Retro 1960s circle brooch is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and set with ten vibrant 3 x 5mm oval sapphires totaling approximately 2.59 carats. Interspersed between the...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces from the 1920's. Old stock unworn pieces from a French factory. Many designs available in gilt or s...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
$595 / item
Richelieu Faux Pearl Gold Bee Brooch Pin Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
Playful and elegant, this vintage Richelieu brooch transforms the humble bee into a chic statement accessory with timeless charm.
Crafted in gold-tone metal, this beautifully detail...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
NAPIER signed vintage gold tone koala bear pink rhinestone eyes designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 56
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage Georg Jensen Rare Amethyst Dove Brooch 165 Denmark Kristian Mohl-Hansen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique estate dove bird in the laurel wreath brooch 165 with five Amethyst cabochons is a cherished and iconic piece from Georg Jensen. The dove motif is surrounded by a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Carved Coral Sciacca, Gold, and Diamond Cherub Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present a true work of art to your attention - a rare and unique brooch carved from a single Italian Mediterranean coral Sciacca. This antique brooch, made in the form of a putto - a little boy angel with a diamond necklace, is imbued with the spirit of the times and the sophistication of the Renaissance when images of cherubs in the form of winged babies were especially popular.
Exquisite hand carving amazes with its high detail and craftsmanship. Every element—from the soft features of the angel's face to the finest lines of the wings—conveys the magnificence of the master's work. The brooch is fixed on 14K gold, which gives it strength despite a crack in the wing and small damage in the area of the necklace, which is quite acceptable for such a venerable age and does not spoil this work of art in any way.
This angel once soared in the heavens, but time has left its mark on his delicate wing. Perhaps this crack is a silent witness to the trials he has endured, making him not just a piece of jewelry, but a symbol of resilience and timeless beauty. There is a unique charm in this imperfection—a story that transforms him into something greater than just an adornment.
The history of this jewelry is shrouded in mystery. Perhaps this cherub was created in the 18th century, or its history goes even further into the depths of the centuries. The 14K gold clasp was probably added in the 20th century, giving the brooch extra security and preserving it for future generations.
This is not just a piece of jewelry; it is a unique artifact with a soul that takes you back to the past, preserving a piece of history and craftsmanship from long-gone eras.
Description:
Carved coral cherub...
Category
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Christian DIOR Amethyst
Ruby Crystal Sputnik Style Brooch 1963
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Introducing a breathtaking vintage Dior amethyst Sputnik brooch from 1963 - an extraordinary piece of modernist design and Dior heritage. Inspired by the space age, this rare brooch features a central amethyst glass cabochon, accented by six elongated glass cabochons, alternating amethyst and ruby glass, each hand-set with impeccable precision. The interplay of jewel-toned colours evokes a sense of Dior's refined opulence, while the machine-age design speaks to the innovation of Dior’s jewellery in the 1960s. A rare, date-stamped collector’s piece and a true style hero, exclusively curated by Jennifer Gibson Jewellery for lovers of iconic vintage fashion.
With pieces from her personal archive showcased at the Victoria & Albert Museum's acclaimed Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition, Jennifer Gibson is recognised as a leading expert in vintage Dior jewellery...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brooches
18k Gold Plated Modernist Circle Brooch By Steve Vaubel, 1980s
By Steve Vaubel
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- 2" diameter
- Hollow interior for lightweight wear
- By Steve Vaubel (hand signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
- E...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
$151 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage gold tone amethyst rhinestones flower brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch pendant
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
S...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Vintage ROGER MICGAEL gold rhinestone designer pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed ROGER MICHAEL
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$116 Sale Price
20% Off
Chanel CC Gold Tone Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC Small Gold-tone logo pin brooch featuring a silver-tone signature interlocking CC logo, crystal, embellishments, a back pin closure, a logo plaque.
Circa 2010s
Good vinta...
Category
2010s French 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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