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Brooches For Sale
Antique 18ct Gold French, Victorian Hardstone Lady Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
18ct Gold French Hallmarked
Circa 1880
This exquisite antique brooch is a remarkable piece from the Victorian era, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beauti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch c. 1870s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1870s This exquisite antique en tremblant floral brooch is a magnificent example of Victorian era craftsmanship and aristocratic style. The term en tremblant – French for “to ...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Miriam Haskell Pink Gripoix Glass Romantic Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and special Miriam Haskell pink Gripoix Glass romantic flower petal bouquet brooch. Composed of signature Russian Gold Plate metal stampings and Gripoix Glass petals edged in pi...
Category
1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Dog Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian round pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. It depicts a hunting dog. The circular detail is made of cabochon cut rock crystal. The picture of a dog is hand drawn and i...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Chanel CC Broche dore motif perles 1996 Golden Pearl Moulding CC Medium Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from the Fall/Winter 1996 collection, featuring a gold-tone metal CC logo with a beaded border, signed. Width 4.2 cm x height 3.05 cm. The brooch is in very good condit...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian brooch with enamel, pearls and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch decorated with enamel, pearls and rose diamond up to 0.10ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm long by 2.2 cm wide...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
KJL KENNETH JAY LANE signed gold tone rhinestone dog figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Chaumet Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch
By Chaumet
Located in Queens, NY
Chaumet Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch, featuring two prong set emeralds, weighing approx. 13.00 carats and 2.50 carats respectively, larger emerald framed by ten channel set baguet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Walt Disney Productions 18 Karat Gold Enamel Sapphire Donald Duck Brooch
By Walt Disney
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a playful Donald Duck pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold, features enamel, sapphires, chalcedony. Circa 1960.
Rare item.
Signed with “Walt Disney Productions” and “750...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Platinum Diamond Brooch Pin: Fancy Estate Jewelry, circa 1950
s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brooch pin
Platinum approx 12.90 grams
Natural old cut Diamonds approx 8-10 carat
the center diamonds are approx 5.0mm and 5.5mm
Diamonds qualities approx G-H-SI-VS2
Circa ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires
Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 15 carat
Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
2 carat
Natural Tourma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
$967 Sale Price
25% Off
Jay Strongwater Owl Brooch with Turquoise
Enamel in Gold-Tone, Amber Eyes
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 2.25 x 1.25 in
Hallmarks/Marks: Signed "JAY STRONGWATER" and "JAY" on the back
Era: Contemporary, from the exclusive HSN collection
A whimsical and elegant owl brooch by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique 1870 Miniature Painting Amor Cupid Brooch Oriental Pearls Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming brooch with a miniature painting depicting amor was created in 1870 ca. The miniature painting shows cupid holding a light in his left hand. In his right hand he is hol...
Category
1870s French Baroque Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Silver, Brass
Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Cluster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Chanel Maison Gripoix multi flower, multi layered brooch. Of jewel tone hand poured glass enamel set in gold plated bronze metal with crystal rhin...
Category
1990s French Romantic Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Brutalist Textured Gold-Tone Geometric Brooch with Dangle Drop, 1970s
Located in Milford, DE
Bold and sculptural, this vintage 1970s brooch channels a strong Brutalist aesthetic with its architectural form and dramatic use of texture and form. The geometric double-circle mot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Amazing Art Deco Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Massive and Amazing Art Deco Paste Brooch, super dimensional, the finest of its kind from this period. Wonderful quality, hand made and set in sterling silver with faux emeralds and diamonds...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bochic “ Butterfly” Vintage Opal, Ruby
Sapphire Vintage Brooch Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Candy Butterfly” Vintage Fire Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Vintage Brooch Set 18K Gold
From the “Capri” collection
Natural Opals - 11 carats
Natural shapes
Natural Ruby Cabocho...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef
Arpels Coral Owl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Cabochon Blush Coral and Round cut Emeralds as the eyes.
Signed by Van Cleef
Arpels
Circa 1960s
1 3/4 x 3/4 inch
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Victorian Gold Plated, Black Enamel,
Glass Paste Floral Brooch / Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian floral brooch.
In a gold plated (or gold filled) setting.
With 9 glass paste gems to the center surrounded by 8 gold petals with black enamel accents.
Wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage AVON signed gold tone rhinestone Christmas tree designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$124 Sale Price
20% Off
Marcel Boucher Enamel Shrimp Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Marcel Boucher Enamel Shrimp Brooch from the 1960's. Pearlized enamel body with faux grey pearls. Signed Boucher. 2" x 2".
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early Boucher Channel Set Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Early Boucher Channel Set Brooch in sterling with rhodium plate finish. Faux rubies are channel set in a wreath form with sprays of pave baguettes. Marked ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Antique Art Deco Marcasite Silver Openwork Brooch with Blue Center Stone
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco rectangular brooch featuring a filagree openwork design with a blue glass stone in the center.
It is marked 935 silver probably...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Marcasite, Silver
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Citrine Topaz Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A carved mother-of-pearl flower forms the foundation for this elegant one-of-a-kind combination pendant and brooch. Pear shaped cabochons of amethyst, citrine, blue topaz and green ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
$12,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Certified Natural Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VICTORIAN NATURAL SALTWATER PEARL AND DIAMOND BOW BROOCH (late 19th Century) (GIA Lab report and Gem & Pearl Lab report)
Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch 19th Cen...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch
By Mazer Bros
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch from the 1940's. Faux moonstone cabochons are set as ice drops with pave and baguette crystals. 1940's USA. Signed Mazer. 2" across.
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Sapphire, Diamond
Seed Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch
15ct Gold
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian brooch is crafted from 15ct gold, beautifully showcasing a delicate floral design. The intricate detailing featur...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Chamber Nautilis Sea Shell Brooch
Clip on Earrings in Sterling Bezels c 1986
Located in University City, MO
Chamber Nautilis sea shells in sterling bezels designed by Betsey Fuller c 1986
The handmade artisan sea shell brooch & clip on earrings are made
with luminous pearlized organic sea ...
Category
1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
$395 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Jelly Belly Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming, collectible Art Deco Jelly Belly Cat Brooch from the 1930's. Originally gold, it has worn to a rhodium finish so essentially silver toned. Lucite clear belly. 1930's USA. U...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Pearl Trio Twist Spiral White Round Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Unisex Textured Trio Twist Spiral White Round Pearl Dome Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fragonard Tricolor Fruit Salad Domed Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fragonard tricolor fruit salad round domed brooch. Of gold plated base metal with crystal rhinestones, faux ruby, emerald and sapphire fruit salad stones.
Patent designer A Philippe, filed Feb, granted May 1948, patent is for a round domed brooch, characteristic with post-Sterling Trifari mark on the brooch back.
Excellent Condition. Signed Trifari with Crown, Pat Pend...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Francoise Montague Brooch Giant Gray Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this stunning, dimensional pin brooch for French jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, handcrafted artisanal resin brooch features a large fl...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Filigree Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL,
Made in France
Gold Plated
The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear
Measurements approx.: Inside Circumference: 9" Maximum Inside C...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold
Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Antique Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt / Fold Filled Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 11 natural Sapphires , 28 natural Diamonds, one Citrine and a...
Category
1930s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
Chanel Gilt Leaf Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Striking floriform brooch completely handmade by Goossens for Chanel. Chanel's favorite fox chain is transformed into a spray of leaves centered with pastes. The texture of the chain...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brooches
1930s Art Deco Platinum Brooch Carved Jadeite Jade
Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite example of Art Deco elegance and master craftsmanship, this circa 1930s platinum brooch encapsulates the glamour, geometry, and symbolic richness of the era. At its hear...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Platinum
$2,611 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Art Nouveau Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A superb expression of Art Nouveau elegance, this antique brooch captures the romantic naturalism of the era with a pansy blossom meticulously formed in 14k gold, its petals hand-ena...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Scottish Dirk Dagger Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning historic Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk brooch, dating back to circa 1900. This remarkable brooch measures 4.9" (12.4 cm) long and fe...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Marcel Boucher Royal Scepter Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming and rare Marcel Boucher Royal Scepter Brooch from the 1950's with early MB mark. From the series created in 1953, the year of Elizabeth II's co...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
A 1960s High Quality Costume Jewelry Brooch
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1960s high-quality costume jewelry brooch is an opulent statement piece with an intricate combination of materials and textures. The fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel's appropriation of Byzantine and Renaissance forms continued throughout her career, often in the form of oversized cruciform brooches and pendants.
This one is set in bronz...
Category
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Antique Art-Deco Diamond Old-cut Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite brooch meticulously crafted in the form of a bow, adorned with 7.00 carats of old European cut white diamonds. The bow is encrusted with these brilliant diamonds, creati...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set from the 1930's. Incredible scale and design in a multitude of colors set in sterling silver. Matching screw back ea...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$2,495 / set
Alfred Philippe Trifari Fruit Salad Leaf Clip
Located in New York, NY
Rare, collectible large Alfred Philippe for Trifari 1941, fruit salad leaf clip brooch. Rhodium plate base metal, crystal rhinestones and tapered crystal baguettes. Opal and blue cha...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage Tiffany
Co. Platinum Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Blend of Nature-Inspired Design and Tiffany’s Refined Craftsmanship
Enhance your jewelry collection with this Vintage Tiffany & Co. Butterfly Brooch, impeccably rendered i...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$3,592 Sale Price
20% Off
Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
BAROQUE IBERIAN (SPAIN) EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH 18Th Century.
A radiant, ravishing, and regal Baroque (Georgian/Iberian Spain) pendant/brooch XVIII Century. Finely handcrafted in darkened silver over 18K yellow gold. Displays 2 exquisite back foiled emeralds: an emerald cut of 9 mm X 7.5 mm in the center and a pear-shaped drop dangling emerald below of 11 mm X 6 mm.
Both gemstones present a vibrant, richly saturated bluish-green hue that creates a striking contrast to a curvaceous foliate motif embellished with approx. 4 carats / 96 table...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Michael Kneebone Carved Coral South Seas Pearl Diamond Brooch and Earring Suite
Located in Austin, TX
Carved coral is featured in this brooch and earring suite. Satsuma coral, also known as Momo coral (Japanese for peach) refers to the coral's intense peach-pink to crimson coloring....
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Sapphire
Green Jade Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Green Jade Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Multi Sapphire
3 carats
Natural Green Calcite
15 carats
Natural Ruby
3 ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches
Materials
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k ...
$892 Sale Price
25% Off
Miriam Haskell Turquoise Pate de Verre Wrap Lariat
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell early Turquoise Pate de Verre Wrap Lariat from the late 1930's. These lovely lariats have clip fittings on the ends, which were originally designed to be attached to d...
Category
1930s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Iconic Gold Tone Bee Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage iconic gold tone bee brooch.
The wings are finely crafted in gold tone metal, enhanced with subtle floral texturing highlighted by a black patina.
M...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
18th C Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This rare and exquisite 18th C jewel is designed as a flowing ribbon set with 24 gemmy raspberry red table-cut rubies, draped with 16 shimmering peruzzi and rose cut diamonds and accented with 4 deep red garnets. This brooch has been beautifully hand-fabricated in silver and rose gold...
Category
1790s Rococo Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with leaves studded with diamonds and spheres of amethysts. The pendant will come with a rubber chain with steel closure...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Gold, Pink Opal,
Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, opal, and diamond stick pin.
With a 18k gold head and 14k gold pin.
Center set with an oval pink opal cabochon that is surrounded by a halo of 24 prong-set dia...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
JOAN RIVERS signed vintage silver tone rhinestones designer bow brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JOAN RIVERS
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
S...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Renaissance FleurDeLis Niello HighRelief GiltEngraved HeraldryReliquary Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Demonstrating the epitome of miniature decorative art by Renaissance European goldsmiths who fashioned quatrefoil and/or cruciform jewelry with heraldry or religious symbols, this ce...
Category
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$10,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and rare Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch from the 1960's in the Verdura style. Although unsigned, he was known for making these prototype pieces before later casting the...
Category
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage En Tremblant Old Mine Cut Diamond And Columbian Emerald Brooch.
Located in New York, NY
A rare and luminous jewel from a bygone era, this exceptional vintage en tremblant brooch showcases the enchanting movement, craftsmanship, and opulence that defined the finest 19th-...
Category
1930s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$25,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Chanel camellia brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Red velvet camellia brooch.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Diameter: 13 cm
SKU:BRB25
Category
1990s French Brooches
Vintage matte gold massive modernist geometric necklace bracelet earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer necklace bracelet earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches on 1stDibs
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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