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Brooches For Sale
Antique Citrine Brooch 12K Gold Quatrefoil Style Design - 19th c.
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique late Georgian/early Victorian citrine brooch made in the 19th century.
The brooch features a lovely four stone quatrefoil...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell 1930s Shells RussianGilt Filagree BrassFlora WoodLeaf Clip Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This early Miriam Haskell lacquered-shell and brass-and-wood-decorated clip brooch was created by Frank Hess, her first designer since 1926. The c.1930 brooch features three seashell...
Category
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
$1,036 Sale Price
65% Off
Vintage AVON signed gold tone rhinestone wreath bow designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
$124 Sale Price
73% Off
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
Art Deco 20.00 Carat Carved Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco brooch is circa 1930 and is set with approximately 20 carats of carved rubies in gold and Platinum. The approximately 1.25 carats of diamonds (G-H color, VS-SI clarity) are set in platinum. This brooch is large at over 2" long and 1" wide. It would also look stunning as a pendant hanging from a gold chain (we do this with a lot of our brooches and they look fabulous). This brooch is lovely and rare, as most carved gemstones from the Deco period have not survived.
Weight: 24.00 grams Stones: Carved ruby leaves, approx. 20 carats Stones...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$5,200 Sale Price
30% Off
An aquamarine and diamond brooch by Hennell, 9x6cm, 55.9 grams
Located in London, GB
An impressive aquamarine and diamond brooch by Hennell, the rectangular radiant-cut aquamarine weighing 66.02 carats, within a diamond-set lozenge-shaped frame of scroll design with ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Platinum
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Vintage Gold Tone Pocket Watch Design Dangle Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by GIANFRANCO FERRE vintage gold tone dangle brooch featuring a pocked watch design topped with a bow embellished with clear crystals, C DIOR intricate logo at the cen...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Tiffany
Co. Sapphire Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co sapphire hand textured brooch. 7 blue round sapphires set in 18k yellow gold flowers. Circa 1950's.
7 bright blue genuine Sapphires, approx. total weight .21cts, 1.5mm
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Retro Pearl Diamond Gold Fanned Spokes Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Different size spokes are fanned on several levels to make this Retro brooch especially graceful. It is centered with a 5.8 mm cultured pearl that is surrounded with 6 diamonds.
...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
EDWARDIAN RUBY
DIAMOND GOLD Brooch
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Three-Row Bar Gold Brooch — 5.2 cm with an estimated 2-3 carats of natural rubies (potentially Burmese based on colour) and 2 carats of old cut diamonds.
A ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Gump
s ruby sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold platinum brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Gump’s brooch blends regal cabochon ruby and sapphire with the crisp brilliance of fine diamonds, all set in sculpted yellow gold and platinu...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 12.80 Carat Ruby Flower Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Round cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 12.80 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1....
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Blue Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Amythest Crystal and Pearl Brooch, Schreiner
Located in New York, NY
Large Amythest Crystal and Faux Pearl Brooch attributed to Schreiner. Large pear shaped amythest crystals are studded with smaller foiled amythest crystals and a series of pearl stud...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage gold tone rhinestones heart 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 49
❤️...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires
Black Star Brooch Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Black Star Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Black Star Sapphire Oval shape - 5 carat
Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
5 cara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Black Star, 18k...
$1,580 Sale Price
20% Off
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Turquoise Large Crystal Floral Knot Ribbon Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Large Textured Turquoise Green Crystals Floral Flower Knot Ribbon Brooch, Gold plated
Very excellent condition. Signed at the rear. Rare to find. ...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Turquoise
Pearl Starburst Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Starburst Pendant
18ct Gold
Makers Mark S S
Circa 1910
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Introducing our stunning 18ct yellow gold 12-pointed star, a true masterpiece tha...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crystal Golden Bow Vintage Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Multi-Crystal Golden Vintage Bow Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted. Center Hand set with a Tear Drop Crystal and Multi Crystals further enhance the Bow. Approx. dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Victorian 15ct Gold Seed Pearl Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bow Brooch
15ct Gold
Circa 1880’s
Pretty, Victorian Bow Shaped Gold Brooch. Set with Natural Seed Pearls.
Measures Approx Wid...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage LIZ CLAIBORNE signed gold tone rhinestone pearl bee fly brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LIZ CLAIBORNE
• gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearl
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Paul Flato Imperio Gold Coin Pendant Brooch Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Paul Flato Iconic Gold Coin Watch, measuring 2 3/8 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches wide. The entire piece is 18k Yellow Gold with the authentic and all hand cut out for ...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage Yellow Quartz, Diamond, and Ruby Tortoise Brooch Set in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Addison, TX
This adorable vintage brooch is such a fun and unique piece! It features a sweet little tortoise made up of different types of stones. For the body there is a stunning scissor-cut ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Philippe Ferrandis limited Série Brooch
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Candy colors Swarovski Crystal brooch. 1 of 2 especially for isabelle K Jewelry made in Philippe Ferrandis atelier in Paris.
Philippe Ferrandis has been a parurier in Paris since 1986. He creates two collections a year, always different and spectacular inspirations. The elegance, glamour and quality of her creations seduce bold women. Philippe Ferrandis attaches great importance to the choice of materials he uses...
Category
2010s French Artist Brooches
CARTIER Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Panthere Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
One of Cartier's most iconic high jewelry lines, Panthère de Cartier, has symbolized elegance and strength since its debut in 1914. Known for its majestic and fierce design, the pant...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold
Diamond Round Filigree Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco white gold & diamond round filigree brooch or pin.
In 14k white gold.
The gold is filigreed into rocaille devices and set with 16 round cut diamonds set in pairs in...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sennet Freres Art Deco Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s 14k by Sennet Freres, Hong Kong. In this magnificent brooch, Art Deco and the Chinese taste collide with Mogul style carved jewels surrounding the figure of a scholar ca...
Category
1920s Hong Kong Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage SARAH COVENTRY maltese cross gold designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SARAH COVENTRY
• gold tone with lucite cabochons
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal sign...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold GIA Certified Purplish Pink Diamonds Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
This 2.75 inch long 18 karat yellow gold Heliotrope brooch is a great match of fancy light purplish pink iced crush diamonds (40 diamonds, 5.05 Carats...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$275,599 Sale Price
21% Off
Vintage gold tone flower fuchsia pink glass designer 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 45
❤️❤️ ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond and Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating brooch by Herbert Rosenthal is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and refined design. Crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, the brooch takes the form of a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold maltese cross large designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 40
❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Art Noveau Silver and Garnet Brooch by Bernard Hertz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Art Noveau silver brooch with garnet stones. Large size with two sections attached with a hoop. Deep red garnets with a subtle sheen.
Category
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold and White Gold Diamond Set Arrow Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delicate arrow pin holds diamond points and most of the arrow is modelled in 9 carat white gold and the yellow gold is on the back of the arrow head.
Length: 4cm
Weight: 2g
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite brooch is a true masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, made of 9-karat yellow gold and adorned with a delicate floral motif entirely hand-carved from natural coral. Every...
Category
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 7.50 Diamond Floral Spray Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Notable Victorian period Diamond spray brooch made of silver over 15 Kt gold - 1860 ca
Designed as a beautiful flower & leaf spray richly set with a selection of old Diamonds totalling 7.50 Ct
Diamonds consist in 2 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.90 Ct (G/H-VVS/VS) – 30 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 5.00 Ct (G/H – VVS/SI) – 27 rose cut diamonds totalling approx .60 Ct
TCW is approx 7.50 CT
Impressive Victorian artwork...
Category
1860s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Egyptian Revival Faience Scarab
14 Karat Gold Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Egyptian Revival stick pin.
In 14k yellow gold.
Set with a possibly ancient Egyptian faience scarab.
Simply a wonderful stick pin!
Date:
Late...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Revival Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Diamond and Keshi Pearl Butterfly Brooch Circa 2012
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in London, GB
A large diamond and pearl butterfly brooch by Tiffany & Co. circa 2012. The brooch is designed as a butterfly with open wings, the wings diamond set platinum openwork with Keshi pear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18K White Gold 2 7/8 Cttw Diamond Feather Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Captivate the essence of elegance and refined taste with this resplendent 18K white gold brooch, shaped impeccably into a delicate feather that symbolizes freedom and grace. Radiatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Starr
Frost Vintage Brooch set with Emerald Aquamarine Approx 48 carat
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Black Starr & Frost Vintage Brooch set with Emerald Aquamarine Approximately 48 carat
Surrounded by Rock Crystal, Black Onyx, & Diamond
Highly Rare and Beautiful Piece . Perfect fo...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$68,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Henry Blank
Co. Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Bellflower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional bellflower flower with furling petals
Ripple texture and featuring matte bassetaille enamel
Transparent yellow and pink over linear engraving
Accented by 3....
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pearls
Turquoise Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(19) Natural Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape- Prong
Stem Set - White Color - 1.8-2.6mm (approx.)
(18) Natural Genuine Turquoise- Round
Oval Shape - Pro...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Trifari by Diane Love, Mystical Animal Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Collectible and Rare Trifari by Diane Love Archealogical Revivalist Brooch from the 1970's. Diane Love created a line of Artist jewels based on Ancient forms in the 60's and 70's.
A...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
de GRISOGONO White Gold Black Diamond Flower Brooch
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
DE GRISOGONO WHITE GOLD BLACK DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH
• White Gold 25.5 grams
• 211 White Diamonds 10.2ct
• 143 Black Diamonds 13.4ct
Category
2010s European Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Sabbadini Italy 20ct Diamond
Emerald Bow Brooch
By Sabaddini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Masterfully crafted in Italy by the esteemed house of Sabbadini, this exquisite brooch is a striking celebration of timeless elegance and bold design. Fashioned in rich 18-karat yell...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15K Yellow Gold
Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Cluster Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, silver and yellow gold stick pin, one round pearl, and ten rose cut diamonds, set in silver, in 15 karat yellow gold and 9 karat yellow gold.
This lovely...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$689 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage gold tone hand painted unique brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 41
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWEL...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Crystals White Pearl Swirl Nest Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Massive White Round Circle Pearl Cabochon Red Pink Yellow Blue Green Crystals Swirl Nest Openwork Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Diamond Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch in 14k Gold, circa 1880–1900
A refined example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, this antique convertible pendant brooch (circa 1880–...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Chanel Vintage Gripoix 1980 Brooch Paris
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel vintage brooch 1980 Made in France stamped on the back. Nice stars made with strass with one red melted glass from Gripoix on the middle.
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Antique Georgian Starburst Clasp Oriental Pearl Peridot 15 Karat Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This precious clasp designed as a starburst was intended for a bracelet or a necklace, most likely to be worn with pearls. The oval fasetted peridot has been set in a silver setting...
Category
1810s British George III Antique Brooches
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Dior Brooch in Gold-Plated Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Brooch in gold-plated metal.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 10 cm x 3 cm
Seller Reference: BR150
Category
1970s German Vintage Brooches
Chanel Rare Vintage Silver CC Crystal Turnlock Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Silver CC Crystal Turnlock Brooch
* Marked 96
* Made in France
* Comes with the original box
-It is approximately 1.5" x 1.1".
-It is one of the iconic pieces. ...
Category
2010s French Artisan Brooches
Egyptian Revival Turquoise Pharoah Sphynx Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
A rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The stunning brooch is centered by the head of a Pharoah with a magnificent hand carved face in Persian Turquoise. The Turquoise face reflects the work of a master artisan. The Pharoah is flanked on either side by a beautifully modeled pair of reclining Sphinx with blue enamel headdresses. Below the Sphinx are Lotus Flower images...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Oscar Heyman 1940 Diamond Burma Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Brooch Clips GIA
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a set of matching spray motif brooch clips set with rubes and diamonds throughout
Featuring two modified oval cut rubies - natural Burmese in origin with no heat treatmen...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sarah Coventry Brown and Amber Enamel Abstract Flower Gold Tone Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage Sarah Coventry pin pendant features an abstract floral design rendered in richly layered brown and amber enamel with a subtle metallic shimmer. The sculptural petals are...
Category
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Lisner Amber and Green Enamel Flower Gold Tone Brooch, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage Lisner brooch features a sculptural flower motif executed in warm amber-toned enamel with gold-tone outlines and detailing. The pet...
Category
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gold
French Made Ruby Emerald Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This brooch has an amazing array of colors! The brooch contains over 35.00 carats in combination of all the Diamonds and Gemstones. This is designed in a domed shape, with honeycom...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s TIFFANY
CO Sterling Silver favrille glass Scarab Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 1.9 grams
Condition: Excellent
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Bulgari Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
Diamond Swan Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Swan Brooch
A Bulgari brooch from 1988, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and designed in the s...
Category
20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k 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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