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Brooches For Sale
Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Art Deco Jeweled sterling figural peacock brooch c 1940s
The stylized bird brooch is embellished with amethyst color
oval shaped glass crystals combined with glittering diamante
crystals
The jewel encrusted plumage is designed in graduated
tiered bands. The elegant peacock bird is perched on
a sterling silver branch...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Safety Pin Brooch. This beautiful Art Deco single cut diamond safety pin brooch is cra...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Gold Jade and Cultured Pearl Bow Pendant-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A treasure box necessity, this piece can be own as a pendant or brooch. It features a medium light green jade that is translucent and well polished and is surrounded in gold and crea...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Devil Stickpin Red Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and very rare antique Victorian - Art Deco Devil stickpin in 14 Karat Gold with fabulous Ruby eyes. The face of the devil is absolu...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany
Co Diamond Gold and Platinum Flower Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold and platinum flower pin by Tiffany & Co. The pin is set with sparkling round cut diamond accents. The pin measures 50mm by 41mm and weighs 6.9 gram...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Juliana DeLizza
Elster Aurora Borealis and White Crystal Bug Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling pin from the DeLizza and Elster Juliana collection! An opaque white glass crystal beetle is accented with glittering aurora borealis crystals, set in gold tone.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$196 Sale Price
20% Off
Mario Buccellati Thistle Brooch 18 Karat Gold , circa 1950s–1960s
Located in Roma, RM
This exceptional vintage brooch by Mario Buccellati dates to the 1950s–1960s, a period considered the pinnacle of the Maison’s artistic and technical mastery. Designed as a finely de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Gold
Tiffany
Co. 1960
s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Chrysanthemum Flower Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a chrysanthemum flower with tiered gold petals
Dimensional with organic edges
Centering stamen burst
Accented by high polish finish
Completed by a hinged double pinstem w...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bow-Shaped Brooch with Old European
Single Cut Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bow-shaped brooch features intricate detailing with a series of diamonds set throughout its design.
Stone Info:
Old European Cut Diamonds, White, SI2, F
Single Cut Diamonds, Wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage gold tone 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 49
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Mid-Century Navajo Silversmith T. K. Heart-Shaped Turquoise and Silver Brooch
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-Century Navajo Silversmith T. K. Turquoise and Silver Brooch
A large gorgeous old turquoise stone set in an almost heart-shaped brooch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Spray Brooch
A floral motif brooch set with round cut diamonds and 9 oval cut sapphires.
Approximate Diamond ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$11,000
Vintage gold tone 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 50
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEW...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Queens, NY
Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch, adorned with seven bezel set round faceted diamonds weighing a total of approx. 0.85 carat, worn through fabric with pinstem, joint and trom...
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany
Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.5 grams
Pin Measurements:
Length: 1.30 inches
Condition: Excellent
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butler And Wilson Gripoix Brooch Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
An impressive vintage Butler and Wilson English gripoix brooch pendant in gold tone metal set with bright blue, purple, and green poured glass cabochons and cut crystals. Features a pin and a chain bail to wear as a brooch or as a pendant. Note: Since its beginnings in 1969 selling antique...
Category
20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Base Metal
$420 Sale Price
65% Off
17 Carats Old-cut Diamonds Flower Brooch Box, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
17 Carats Old-cut Diamonds Flower Brooch Box, 1890
Fine and exquisite antique Diamonds brooch depicting flowers. It was probably originally a tiara, hence the angle that the brooc...
Category
Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond
Crown Trifari 1950s Flower Large Vivid White Blossom Daisy Leaf Stem Dot Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Vivid White Blossom Daisy Flower Leaf Stem Dot Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, since over 70 years, barely noti...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
1970s Italian Enamel 6.25cts Diamond 18K Gold Lily Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A celebration of nature’s beauty, this Italian-crafted 18K gold Italian enameled brooch captures the vibrant essence of a lily in full bloom. Acc...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Chanel 1990 Broche CC Sac Timeless Classique Bag Silver Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch collection PE 1990 in silver color metal with a CC medallion motif and a pendant, attached by 2 chains, with the motif of the Chanel Timeless or Classique quilted bag o...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Exceptional Edwardian Paste Corsage Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Edwardian Corsage Ornament set in silver with pastes. Lovely design with central motif held by 3 sets of paste and faux pearl set swag chains, hanging off sword hilt...
Category
1870s French Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
Chanel 2014 Paris Dallas Rhinestones Revolver pistol brooch with floral charm
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Edgy, ironic, and unmistakably Chanel—
This striking Crystal Revolver Brooch from Chanel’s Paris Dallas 2014 collection under Karl Lagerfeld redefines the boundaries of fashion jewel...
Category
2010s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
CoutureCocoChanel 1930s LinaBaretti BlackCamellias PaveCrystals YellowGold Set
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This signed French couture set of pave-crystal and yellow-gold brooch and earrings from the Art-Deco period is marked in the manner of one-off costume jewelry commissioned...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Gold and Silver Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Yellow Gold and silver Brooch with diamonds
Material: 18K Yellow Gold and Silver
Total diamond weight: 8 carats
Rose cut
Jewelry weight: 33.51
Design: A rich composition of branche...
Category
1890s French Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage gold tone emerald green rhinestones 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 48
❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Belle Époque Pendant Brooch Black Pearl Pink Shell Diamond Gold Flower Garland
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Belle Époque jewel was created out of 14 karat gold and can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. A natural black oriental pearl surrounded by diamond set pistils, delicate flower leaves carved out of pink shell and diamond...
Category
1890s American Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Brooch 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Diamond Brooch.
Circa 1930.
Total length: approx. 4.50 centimeters.
Total width: approx. 2.30 centimeters.
Total weight: 13.81 grams.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Gold, 1960s Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cat Brooch
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1960s
This exquisite Art Deco-style cat brooch showcases the elegance of the era. Crafted from high-quality 18ct yellow gold, this feline...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Convertible South Sea Golden Pearl Brooch Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Crown Radiance Collection, this convertible jewel embodies sculptural balance and centered brilliance—where form is deliberate and light is sovereign.
At its heart is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Castellani Agate Cameo 15kt Gold Stick Pin
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan style gold granulation frame in 15kt yellow gold stick pin that is centered by a contemporary round black and white agate (hardstone) cameo. The subject is an Ancient woman’...
Category
1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Rare Trifari Art Deco Birds on Branch, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare Trifari Art Deco Birds on Branch by Alfred Phillipe circa 1930's. Beautiful design of 2 Art Deco birds perched on a branch with tiny pave flower buds. Large teardrop aquam...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Copper Tone Art Nouveau Lady and Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
Detailed copper tone Art Nouveau brooch featuring flowers and a lady with swirling hair. Measuring 4.1cm / 1.6 inches by 4.2cm / 1.65 inches. The pin is soldered to the back. Of Euro...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
REGENCY EMERALD
DIAMOND Brooch, Circa 1830
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Emerald & Diamond Brooch, Circa 1830
Cartouche Design in Rich High-Karat Gold — Original Box
A striking circa 1830 emerald and diamond brooch, crafted in a bold cartouche form typic...
Category
1830s European Regency Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Les Fouquet: Bijoutiers
Joailliers a Paris 1860-1960 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the scarce hardback edition of a very important monograph on a family of three generations of Parisian jewellers. Alphonse founded the firm in 1860 and it was carried on...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890, 4.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
An antique crescent moon brooch, set with a single row of old-cut diamonds, graduating in size, tapering to rose-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, claw set in...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Whimsical Diamond
Sapphire Poodle Brooch in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This charming poodle brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a delightful design adorned with sparkling round diamonds totaling 0.04 carats and a round blue sapphire totali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,192 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier European Cut Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Design Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier European Cut Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Design Brooch
Product Details
Xupes Ref: J607
Brand: Cartier
Model: Leaf Design Brooch
Type: Brooch
Serial Number: 5**...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Ruby Turquoise Crystals Flower Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Turquoise Blue Green Ruby Red Crystals Beads Cabochon Flower Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches or colo...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
E Wolfe and Company handmade Platinum Horse and Rider Brooch
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Company handmade diamond-set horse jumper brooch with enamel rider. The brooch has been made in platinum at our central London Workshop. The horse is...
Category
2010s British Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany
Co Naturalistic Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold naturalistic branch motif brooch by Tiffany & Co, with approx. 1.00ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1.5". Marked on the back : Tiffany , 18k, Italy. Weight ...
Category
20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs.
Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes.
Often purchased a...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Tiffany and Company 14 Karat Yellow Gold Two Swimming Dolphins 2.4 Inch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany
Co. 14K yellow gold pin features two swimming dolphins crafted with elegant, fluid lines. The pin measures approximately 2.40 x 0.65 inches and weighs 7.0 grams. Marked...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst and Carved Nephrite Jade Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst and Carved Nephrite Jade Flower Brooch
Details:
Length 1.7" x Width 1.7"
Weight: 17.7 grams
Hallmarked: 750, and a maker's mark
In excellen...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1980s Burberry Sailing Ship Pave Crystal Gold Plated Brooch
By Burberry
Located in London, GB
1980's Burberry Vintage Sailing Ship Brooch Pin Pave Crystal Gold Plated, This pin is comprised of a textured, brushed gold and polished hull with a fully-...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$252 Sale Price
37% Off
Chanel Massive Byzantine Cross Pendant Brooch by Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Massive Chanel Cross Brooch in shades of emerald, ruby, topaz and amythest poured glass cabocheons with faux baroque round and pear shape pearls. I...
Category
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch from the 1930's. Root beer bakelite set with brass studs and gilt enamel. 4.5" x 1.5". 1930's USA.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Erté Art Deco Style "Beloved Brooch", Circa 1980s USA Only
By Erté
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a rare, original limited edition Erté silver, 14K yellow gold, mother-of-pearl, and diamond brooch created in the early 1980s. This particular broo...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Jade Diamond Jabot Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Platinum Weight 8.1g
Jade Buddha with Rose Cut Diamonds and an onyx detail
Jabot Pin
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
18 K white Gold Flower South Sea Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This is a Diamond Vintage Brooch, meticulously crafted in 18 K white Gold and adorned with an array of fine white dazzling brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds with an estimated w...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ruby
Sapphire Love Birds w/ Nest on Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage brooch that is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with white gold accents featuring a super sweet love birds design set with fine quality stones throu...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Huge Black Dot Paste Horseshoe c. 1880
Located in Stamford, CT
Endless good luck will come with this large European silver and black dot paste horseshoe. The pastes are closed backed and shine brilliantly. The brooch is stunning as you see in th...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Other, Sterling Silver
SWAROVSKI swan logo signed vintage gold plated crystals designer brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI swan logo
• gold tone with crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
AGL Certified Tiffany
Co Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
In a delicate, four leaf clover design, set with pear-shaped sapphires, weighing approximately 15-18cts, and round diamonds, weighing 0.35-0.40cts, this art deco piece is a beauty by...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$28,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Belle Époque Diamond And Sapphire Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Belle époque, 1880 ca.
Length: 4.5 cm.
Weight: 9.72 gr.
This brooch features magnificent openwork with a splendid round sapphire cabochon-cut of about 2.5 ct, surrounded by ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Dazzling Bow Pin with Crystals, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish bow pin, decorated with sparkling crystals. A perfect touch of class!
Silver tone.
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Flower brooch white gold 18KT platinum 35 carats of diamonds VS F color RARE
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This absolutely stunning piece of art is made with 35 carats of diamonds in 18KT gold and platinum, unique design, large size brooch with movable center and top ingredients. Diamonds...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage gold tone leaf 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 56
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Tiffany
Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-topped gold. Set with fine, well-cut diamonds in a minimum of platinum and gold, this heavenly crescent was divinely shaped and executed by Tiffany & Co. designers and artisans.
Product Details:
Item #: BO-21317
Artist: Tiffany & Co.
Country: United States
Circa: 1890-1900
Dimensions: 2.75" length, 1" width.
Materials: 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.20 carats): Platinum-topped 18K gold mount
Signed: Tiffany & Co.
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
Throughout the 19th century, British astronomers made many advances, building on the enormous base of precise observations provided to them by their predecessors in the 1700s. Using the new technique of spectroscopy, they worked to determine the composition of heavenly bodies, while breakthroughs in understanding the geology of the earth -many made by passionate amateur scientists as diverse as surveyors and Anglican clergy - helped them discover the facts about the nature of the moon and newly discovered planets. It was in fact an Anglican priest who first advanced his well-supported theory that the earth was indeed more than a billion years old. Astonishing early imaging of the moon, as well as the appearance of the Great Comets of 1843 and 1882 that remained for months burning in the sky above England, helped stoke popular fascination with heavenly bodies. Star, crescent, sunburst and comet jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage gold tone faux pearls rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
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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