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Brooches For Sale
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
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Coral Hand Mano Figa Brooch/Hook
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an incredible Victorian Mano Figa brooch/hook that was made in 14k yellow gold with a carved coral hand. The Mano Figa is often associate with good luck and protection from t...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 silver glass stones flower massive 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 44
❤...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
14k Gold Brooch with Green Jade and Pearl Border
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This oval brooch features an intricately carved green jade centerpiece, surrounded by a border of small pearls. The setting is crafted from 14k yellow gold.
Total Weight - 7.95g
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone colorful enamel clown figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 56
❤️❤️ VI...
Category
20th Century Brooches
NAPIER signed vintage gold tone crystals star designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone with crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 56
❤️❤...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage Le Triomphe 14K Pink Coral Green Tourmaline Diamond Floral Spray Brooch
By Le Triomphe
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking mid-century jewel, this floral brooch by Le Triomphe (circa 1960s) embodies bold craftsmanship and refined elegance. Natural angel skin coral cabochons radiate outward in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MONET signed vintage huge gold tone faux red coral designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with resin
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 56
❤️❤️ ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
A rare gilt and grey paste
rooster
brooch, Alfred Philippe for Trifari, 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A highly collectable brooch from Trifari in the 1950s, a beautifully styled and modelled jewel. Made of cast gilt metal with a pearlised body, the brooch is then highlighted with a ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Pearl and Diamond Flower Head, Snake Brooch. Circa 1890–1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Pearl and Diamond Snake Brooch. Victorian Serpent Brooch Circa. 890–1910
This exquisite antique brooch features a sensuous snake motif wrapped around a slender gold bar, cul...
Category
1890s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Bird Bar Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bird Brooch
15ct Gold
Circa 1910
Step back in time with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold Edwardian Bird bar brooch
The bar of the brooch measures approximately 44mm in le...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Turquoise Ruby Vintage Bee Brooch -Yellow Gold 18k Rd .80ctw Pin
By Cartier
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Cartier
Era: Vintage
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Diamonds
Carat(s): .80ctw
Cut: Round Brilliant
Color: F - G
Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Natural Turquoi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Diamond Pin / Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Cartier diamond panther brooch captivates with its elegant craftsmanship, featuring meticulously set diamonds that bring to life the fierce and graceful essence of the iconic pan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A diamond, emerald and ruby en tremblant dragonfly brooch
Located in London, GB
A diamond, emerald and ruby en tremblant dragonfly brooch, the thorax set with the an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 1.1 carats, assessed to be of H-I colour and VS clar...
Category
1950s British Victorian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1837 Mourning Brooch in Gold with Turquoise, Seed Pearls
Black Enamel
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautifully preserved antique mourning brooch is a poignant example of early Victorian sentimental jewelry, dated 1837. Crafted in a cushion shape, the front is richly decorated...
Category
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Yellow Gold Garnet
Seed Pearl Edwardian Three-Leaf Clover Brooch - 14k Round
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian
Date: 1900s - 1910s
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Garnets
Cut: Round
Color: Red
Natural Seed Pearl
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch – Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s – Unmarked
A charming and whimsical Mid-Century jeweled clown brooch, crafted in rich gold-tone metal and set wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold-filled
1960s Tiffany
Co Gold Flower Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 14k yellow gold flower pin by Tiffany & Co from the 1960s. The pin measures 60mm by 35mm and weighs 12.8 grams. The pin is signed TIFFANY&Co 14K GERMANY.
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1900
A beautiful, Edwardian piece. Decorated with a pretty, shell cameo of a landscape scene with lovely palm trees, buildings & ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold-Tone Couture Figural Pin, 1950s–60s
Description
An exquisite and scarce Vendome figural ballerina brooch, crafted in ri...
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980
s Boucheron Chalcedony and Onyx Bird Brooch in Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
A beautiful early 1980’s Boucheron bird brooch set in 18k yellow gold.
This striking design depicts a perching bird and is composed of panels of polish...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Demi Parure Fans Earrings and Brooch Silver Enamel Original Box
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual demi parure in its original box comprises a pair of dangling earrings and a brooch in the shape of fans.
The fans are made out of silver and are finely engraved with a f...
Category
1880s European Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch Large 6cm Size Rare 5 Berry Design 70
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This large brooch pin by Georg Jensen is the classic Dove bird.
This rare early version features five raised silver beads added to the Jensen laurel wreath that circles the dove. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage huge gold tone glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 45
❤️...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold
$156 Sale Price
67% Off
Christian Dior dragonfly brooch 2000s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Silvery metal dragonfly brooch with rhinestones. A Collection circa 2000 under the artistic direction of John Galliano.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimen...
Category
Early 2000s French Brooches
Gianfranco FERRE Brooch Black Shell Crystal New, Never worn Pin 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Black Gold Tone 24K Plated with massive Crystals set. Measuring 3.33 in / 84.73 mm wide X 1.84 in / 46.94mm top to bottom. This is out of a massive collection of New Old stock ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Jade Onyx Platinum Diamonds Jabot Brooch Pin Cellini NYC, 1925
By Cellini
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Jade Onyx Diamonds Jabot Brooch Pin Cellini NYC really delicate and fine work of jeweler.
The brooch has a simple lock mechanism, the bigger part must be turned to a side to be rele...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Fabergé Amethyst Quartz and Diamond Stick Pin
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant stick pin crafted by Fabergé from 14ct gold. The design features a finely carved colourless quartz, accented with a band of faceted purple amethyst. The top i...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
MONET signed vintage gold tone rhinestone butterfly designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 55
❤...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage panther gold enamel rhinestone designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
JOAN RIVERS signed gold tone rhinestones huge flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JOAN RIVERS
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Antique Austro-Hungarian Emerald Paste Brooch 1900s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful antique Austro-Hungarian Brooch. A crowned style design in solid silver set with clear and emerald glass paste stones. The intricately patterned or chased back a hallmar...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
French Victorian Vintage Mourning Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Victorian style French made
Vintage gold mourning brooch pin
18k yellow gold 28.30 grams
Cobalt Blue Enamel, Pearls and Picture/hair space.
circa l...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 2.65 Ct Diamond 18KT Gold Platinum Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This impressive Art Nouveau Diamond brooch pendant is 1890 ca
Sensual, sinuous lines expertly carved from rich 18 KT gold, contraste...
Category
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 95 Crystals Heart Flower Leaf Bow Openwork Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 95 Heart Love Flower Leaf Bow Crystals Openwork Craved Relief Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Limited edition for designed Christ...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Miriam Haskell Oversized Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Miriam Haskell oversized faux pearl brooch set in signature Russian Gilt metal with clusters of embroidered pearls and rhinestones in lily pad settings. 1940's USA. 5" x 1....
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
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
Vintage ANNE KLEIN signed gold enamel designer dangle earrings
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved shell cameo depicting Raphael and His Muse, set in a hand-crafted 9ct yellow gold mount. The cameo shows excellent detail and contrast, highlighting the traditional art...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed maltese cross gold crystals designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 2.5” by 2”
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal sig...
Category
1980s German Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Cat Brooch 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond set cat brooch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, circa 1960
This charming stylized cat pin brooch is beautifully made.
The strands of his fur ar...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Nolan Miller Signed Designer Crystal Bird in Flight Vintage Brooch Pin
By Nolan Miller
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Rare Vintage Designer Brooch by Nolan Miller featuring a Flying Bird Hand set with sparkling Crystals. Silver Tone mounting...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Vintage CZECHO signed gold plated pink rhinestones brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CZECHO
• gold plated with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
Made in Czechoslovakia
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Water Lily Palm Leaf Layers Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Water Lily Palm Leaf Layers Crystals Exquisite Elegant Modernist Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine.
A uni...
Category
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Cartier Bypass Design Ridged Brooch Set in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Cartier brooch features a unique bypass style design, crafted from luxurious 14 karat yellow gold. The ridged texture adds depth and dimension to the piece, giving it a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER PANTHERE Emerald Onyx Gold Prowling Panther Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Unleash the Enchantress: A Cartier Panthère Emerald Onyx Gold Prowling Panther Brooch
Embrace the allure of the wild with this captivating Cartier Panthère Emerald Onyx Gold Prowlin...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Ruby, Diamond, Gold And Silver Crescent Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique ruby and diamond crescent brooch, with an outer row of oval and cushion faceted rubies, graduating from the centre, set in gold, in grains and cut down settings on the out...
Category
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Double-clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This double-clip brooch is crafted from PT and 18K gold, showcasing an extraordinary design that exudes luxury. Each of the two main diamonds weighs approximately 0.4ct, complemented...
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
A French 18K Gold, Rock Crystal and Rose Quartz Flower Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage French 18K gold pin brooch. The piece represents a still-life bouqet of flowers sculpture, object. The petals are made of carved rose quartz. Hallmark T, M, 10551 are on th...
Category
19th Century French Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
18K Gold Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch
Details:
The flowers set with full-cut diamonds, approximate total weight 3.10 carats, and centering circular-cut sapphires and e...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Dutch Hand Carved Shell Cameo Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique Dutch brooch made of hand carved shell cameo and 14 karat yellow gold. It was manufactured during the 1st half of the 20th century, during the Edwardian era. The cameo dep...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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 dsngke cameo designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 45
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Tiffany
Co. Schlumberger 18ct yellow gold, platinum
diamond leaf brooch
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. iconic Schlumberger Studios 'Five Leaves' brooch of 18ct yellow gold.
Featuring finely scalloped undulating golden leaves crafted from rich 18ct yellow gold, the platin...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$10,528 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Amethyst, Seed Pearl
15K Gold Laurel Leaf Brooch - U.K. - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Fine antique amethyst and split seed pearl 15K yellow gold laurel leaf brooch - featuring a round faceted milgrain set amethyst to the center (approx. 0.52 total carat weight - 5 mm....
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
LIA Golden Christmas Tree Pin and Brooch, Clear Baguette Crystal Ornaments
Located in Milford, DE
Festive Christmas tree pin brooch, featuring a textured golden evergreen fir tree decorated with baguette-cut clear crystals.
Gold plated.
Tags, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$96 Sale Price
20% Off
Asch Grossbardt Yellow Gold and Gem Stone inlay Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Asch Grossbardt 14k Yellow Gold Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 5/8 inch. Set with Onyx, Lapis, Mother of Pearl, Opal and further set with Diamonds.
Category
Early 2000s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic C C Chanel, early works in 18 Karat yellow gold and rose color Bakelite in good condition, no cracks or damages but some moron tested it to see if this is Coral, two testin...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
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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