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Brooches For Sale
Antique Diamond Pearl Gold Crown Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s
This Belle Epoque openwork gold brooch is finely modeled as a royal crown embellished with pearls, old mine and rose cut diamonds.
The three principal diamonds are brig...
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century Amber Glass Marquise and Pyramid Rhinestone Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
This striking vintage brooch captures the drama and geometry of mid-20th century costume jewelry. Featuring a radial design, the brooch is set with four large pyramid-cut amber glass...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Amber
A Late 19th Century Russian Amethyst And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Russian amethyst and diamond brooch, the oval faceted amethyst measuring 17.8 x 15.5mm and estimated to weigh 11 carats surrounded by an openwork trellis-like dia...
Category
20th Century Russian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare diamond set arrow jabot pin from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This Art Deco piece was crafted in France from platinum and show...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Enamel 18k Yellow Gold
Platinum Bird Brooc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch from the late 1930's depicting a vibrant bird perched on a golden branch, crafted in 18k yellow gold. The bird's wings and tail are adorned with squares shape ruby,...
Category
1930s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage VERO “Apple Harvest” Gold-Tone Enamel Brooch Italian Designer Figural
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage VERO “Apple Harvest” Gold-Tone Enamel Brooch — Italian Designer Figural Pin
Celebrate whimsical Italian costume jewelry design with this charming ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Wabi-Sabi Contemporary Man Brooch in Sterling Silver N1 Designed by the Artist
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary silver brooch is part of the Bamboo collection, designed by Berlin-based oil painter Polya Medvedeva. Originally created as a triptych to be worn together in the Ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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,...
Vintage 1950s Tiffany
Co. Gold and Pearl Brooch with Diamonds
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Pearls measuring approximately 7mm, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.70 carat.
Signed by Tiffany & Co.
Circ...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold and Silver Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique stick pin in yellow gold and silver, the head of the pin formed as a horseshoe, crafted in 9 karat yellow gold, to a pin of silver.
The horseshoe (symbolising good luck ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$158 Sale Price
22% Off
Antique French 18k Gold, Silver, Diamond, Sapphire
Pearl Insect/Bee Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French figural stickpin.
In 18 karat yellow gold and silver.
In the form of an insect with antenna and wings.
With diamonds to the head and wings, a bezel-set pink...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early Czech Multi Paste Brooch, Neiger
Located in New York, NY
Early Czech Multi Paste Brooch from the 1920's by Neiger.. A filigree brass base is set with enamels and multicolored pastes of different sizes. Striking colorations. 3.5" x 2". Czec...
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Brass
AUSTRIA signed vintage silver carnelian designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AUSTRIA
• silver tone with faux stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Estate Tiffany
Co. Diamond Star Platinum Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. platinum brooch with round diamonds in the shape of an open star. Features fifty round diamonds totaling 0.85 carats, F-G color and VVS2-VS1 clarity. Measures 1 1/8 i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Swiss Gold and Enamel Brooch with Romantic Chateau de Chillon
Located in New York, NY
Swiss brooch, ca 1880. Oval enameled plaque in gold frame; rim comprises applied scrolls heightened with enamel and inset with pearls.The plaque depicts t...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Pietra Dura Butterfly Moth Insect Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Pietra Dura Brooch with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image of a flying butterfly or moth insect and set in a beautiful double braided mounting ...
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Fabergé Ruby, Enamel, Gold And Diamond Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé ruby, diamond, enamel presentation brooch, the marquise shaped brooch with the Russian Imperial eagles motif in rose-cut diamonds on silver on an white coloured guilloché enamel background, with a yellow gold border with carved laurel design, set to the top, bottom and sides with a single round ruby, all mounted on rose gold with the Russian marks for 56 zolotnik, stamped with the Faberge workmaster August Hollming maker’s mark, St Petersburg 1898 - 1904, additionally stamped with modern French marks for imported 14ct gold, Paris, overall dimensions approximately 30 x 30mm, gross weight 10.8 grams.
An exquisite Fabergé brooch...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Vintage French Avant Garde designer brooch, Marie Victoire
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful vintage French designer brooch.
This is a very large sized white metal brooch, very Avant Garde with a Boho touch, it has a large pointed spear shaped bar running through a rustic engraved and embossed circle.
The brooch fastens with a safety style catch and pin fastener.
Marked on the reverse Marie Victoire...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Art Deco Ruby
Emerald Tutti Frutti Giardinetto Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Ruby & Emerald Tutti Frutti Giardinetto Brooch
A brooch featuring carved rubies in a leaf motif, cabochon emeralds & diamonds in a flower basket motif. The flower p...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Hand Painted Artisan Mother of Pearl Warrior Scene Brooch c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Hand painted mother of pearl warrior scene brooch c 1960s
The unique artisan brooch is designed with an oval
shaped sliced shell. The shell is illustrat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Antique Deco Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin 4.20cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exquisite piece of jewelry history. This early Art Deco brooch has been hand crafted in platinum and set with approximately 4.50cttw in G-I color Vs clarity old mine cut and rose ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.52 carat aquamarine and 2.92 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set double clip brooch; part of our antique 1920s jewelry colle...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch of a Young Woman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian shell cameo of a young women set in an 18K gold cannettile bezel. The classical motif of the cameo suggests it was acquired by a traveler on the G...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Diamond Bee Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold pin depicting a bee with pavé round diamonds and cabochon emerald eyes. The back is encrusted with 24 diamonds that total 1.60 carats, H-I color and SI2 clarity. P...
Category
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed KJL by Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel Faux Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Enamel Butterfly brooch enhanced with sparkling Faux Diamonds; signed on reverse: KJL. Classic, Stylish, Beautiful and Fun to Wear!
Category
2010s Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
H.F. Barrows Retro Gold-Tone Flower Brooch with Green Glass Stones, 1940s
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage brooch by H.F. Barrows is a classic example of 1940s Retro jewelry design, featuring a stylized ribbon motif adorned with two sculpted flowers. Each flower is set with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Peacock brooch hand set with colorful pastes circa 1900,set in sterling silver. The neck and head are enamelled in tones of blue and green. European origin.
Excellent ...
Excellent ...
Category
20th Century German Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gold and Silver Lizard Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking antique lizard brooch is a true conversation piece, meticulously crafted in a rare combination of gold and silver. The lifelike d...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Tiffany
Co. Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch, C 1930
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire diamond and platinum double clip brooch, set with round brilliant-cut diamond, in pavé and claw settings and baguette-cut diamonds, in rub over set...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14k 585 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bee Shape Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Brooch
Metal Type: 14K 585 Yellow Gold
Total Item Weight: 5.06 Grams
Dimensions: Width 21mm X Length 21mm X Depth 9mm
1:
Natural Diamond Weight: 0.70...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sepia Love Brooch of Cupid Bearing Flowers Upon Maiden, under Crystal
Located in Baltimore, MD
Amazingly detailed sepia painting of Cupid bestowing flowers on a young maiden. This navette shaped brooch, set in 15K gold, was a gift of love. On the reverse side can be seen two s...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Antique 15kt Gold
Silver Insect Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies
Tourmaline
Located in Braintree, GB
A charming antique insect brooch, crafted circa 1900 in 15kt gold and silver. The brooch is designed with finely detailed wings set with rose-cut diamonds and rubies, while the body ...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, Silver
Antique Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Main old-cut diamond, approx. 0.6 ct., Four old-cut diamonds, together approx. 1.55 ct., Approx. 86 rose and old-cut diamonds, together approx. 2.5 ct. , a pearl, D. approx. 9.0 mm S...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Revivalist Brooch, Eugene Fontenay
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Etruscan Revivalist Brooch from the 19th Century attributed to Eugene Fontenay. Pendant brooch in 18K gold in the Archeological Revivalist style with central Neoclassical hand...
Category
1860s French Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Christian Dior insect brooch 2000s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Silvery metal brooch with rhinestones. A Collection circa 2000 under the artistic direction of John Galliano.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Hei...
Category
Early 2000s French Brooches
TIFFANY
CO. 1900 Edwardian Essex Glass Enameled Dog Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Essex glass pin with dog designed by Tiffany & Co.
This is an exceptional antique pin created in New York City during the Edwardian period at Tiffany & Co. back in the 1900's. The r...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$3,988 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Oval Etched Glass Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - Range From 1.9mm to 3.2mm each (approx.)
(1) Glass - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Etched
Material: Solid ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co .1 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Unicorn Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Tiffany & Co. rare unicorn brooch. Crafted in solid textured 18k yellow gold this beautiful design is accented with one round cut ruby. Highly detailed with the excell...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Classic Silver CC Black Crystal Medium Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Black Crystal Brooch
* Marked 12
* Made in France
-It is approximately 1.5" x 1.1"
-Very classic and pretty
-In a prist...
Category
2010s French Artisan Brooches
Swarovski Bee Brooch "Jeweler
s Collection" Crystal Gold Bumble Bee Pin 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
New, Never Worn Swarovski Amber, Black and Clear Swarovski Crystals are set through out this Big Bumble Bee. She measures 2.33 inches or / 59.39 mm top to bottom 2.63 inches or/ 66.9...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, turquoise, and pearl stick pin, comprising one round turquoise cabochon, and one seed pearl, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a pin of 15 karat yellow gold.
T...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$191 Sale Price
20% Off
Christian Dior 1966 Vintage White Pearls Crystals Openwork Floral Domed Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1966 Vintage White Round Circle Pearls Sparkling Shining Crystals Openwork Floral Dome Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Silver Tone
Very good condition, not any stone...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
813H Silver 1962 Helsinki Finland E. Granit
Co Brooch
Located in Orimattila, FI
813H Silver 1962 Helsinki Finland E. Granit & Co Brooch
E. GRANIT & Co
Goldsmith Erik Granit set up a business in Helsinki in 1954, producing hundreds of designs. Most of them were h...
Category
1960s Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bumblebee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage bumblebee brooch is crafted in rich 14k yellow gold and adorned with shimmering diamond accents that bring a touch of refined sparkle to its playful design. The ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Paloma Picasso Graffiti
X
Brooch in Palladium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed brooch.
In palladium.
Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany
Co.
In the form of an asymmetrical letter X.
Secured with a hinged pin and clasp set to the rever...
Category
20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Palladium
Vintage Frank J Golden 14k Yellow Gold Rubies
Diamond Bird Nest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Vintage Gold Bird and Nest Brooch. This charming brooch is crafted in gold, featuring a detailed bird perched on a nest. The bird holds a sparkling diamond in its beak, whi...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Fancy Cut Crystal Bee Pin/Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An adorable Vintage Dior Bee Brooch. Signifying one of Monsieur Dior's original codes of the House within a wonderfully glamourous 1980s design. A perf...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
14K Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond USA American Flag Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 14K white gold pin brooch representing the American flag. The piece is garnished with round-cut rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. Marked 14K, 585 on the backside. Total Weig...
Category
20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch, F.G. Hale
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch circa 1910 attributed to Frank Gardner Hale. Platinum is rarely used in Arts and Crafts period esp...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, Platinum
Hattie Carnegie Whimsical "Insect" with Movable Wings Gilded Hardware Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Hattie Carnegie wonderfully whimsical etched gilded gold vermeil hardware "Insect" brooch is accented with movable wings as if in flight whether being worn or just simply plac...
Category
1970s American Baroque Vintage Brooches
Christian Lacroix Paris Modernist Gilded Brooch with Bronze Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed brooch features a modernist shape in gilt metal, all carved and textured. The rare piece is topped with enameled bronze cabochons and com...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1940s Sterling Silver Gold Wash Brooch with Emerald-Cut Purple Glass Stone
Located in Milford, DE
This eye-catching 1940s sterling silver brooch, finished with a warm gold wash, features an elegant fanburst ribbon design centered around a large emerald-cut purple glass stone. Mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tremblant Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This tremblant basket brooch features at the base an untreated South Sea pearl of splendid luster in the middle of a stylized basket set with round diamonds en pavé. The spray of flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Emerald,...
Tiffany
Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold Turquoise Twisted Rope Heart Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(4) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Turquoise Color - 6.4mm each (approx.)
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 31.11 Grams...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold "Leda and the Swan" 7.87 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Category
1980s Spanish Classical Greek Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TENNIS ANYONE Lunch at The Ritz Signed Multi Charm Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Wonderful! Vintage Rare Signed Lunch at the Ritz Multi Charm Tennis Anyone. Enamel and Crystal Gold plated Brooch/Pendant. Measuring approx. 4” Long x 3” Wide”. New. Never Wor...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Modernist Zigzag CZ Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large zigzag brooch with prong-set cubic zirconia accent. Marked "Mexico TS-62 - 950" with an illegible name. Age wear, light scratches and tarnish.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond Coral 18k Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Delicate 18k yellow gold butterfly brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with coral and approx. 0.30ctw in FG/VVS diamonds.
The brooch measures 42mm x 50mm.
Marked on the back: VCA, Au75...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870 Flower Brooch Rose Diamond Oriental Pearls 14 Karat Red Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite flower brooch is designed as a flower stalk with a flower in full bloom, two flower buds and leaves. The blooming flower is made out of twenty petals set entirely with...
Category
1870s European Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k 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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