Brooches
to
1,462
11,608
5,420
5,419
2,894
2,214
7,943
2,154
1,949
1,786
1,051
81
2,332
11,769
3,504
547
278
500
606
656
813
930
555
1,417
658
61
9,755
7,808
128
4030
1039
879
850
721
to
1
450
418
399
230
198
1,922
1,651
1,249
1,210
1,168
585
494
487
160
121
108
57
21
18
18
14
5
1
12,979
4,712
11,361
5,353
Brooches For Sale
Late Victorian 20k Yellow Gold and Silver Swallows and Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully symbolic late Victorian brooch featuring three finely rendered swallows in rich 20k yellow gold, each captured mid-flight with exquisite naturalistic detail. The birds ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This rare Cartier Paris aquamarine brooch with its bold diamond chevron patterning dates from the 1930s, when designers created a dynamic series of jewels that featured these limpid ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 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
Brown Diamond, Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Emerald Octopus Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 16.66 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.45 carat and Cabochon Emerald 3.85 carats Octopus Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings
Width: 8.0 cm
Length: 6.0 cm
Total Weig...
Category
2010s Thai Brooches
Materials
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An incredible mix of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and opals encrust this hand crafted butterfly brooch from the Victorian era. Creating the butterflies body an iridescent opal glimmer...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Victorian French Jet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian French Jet rectangular brooch from the late 19th Century. Round and Pear shaped jet "stones" are mounted on fine wire work mount. 1880's France.
...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Chanel Brooch Haute Couture with Transparent Lucite
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal brooch with transparent lucite. Haute Couture not signed jewelry.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Diameter: 6.5 cm
Seller R...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Vintage lion gold tone ruby red eyes designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with some signs of wear
Sku 41
❤️❤️ ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Two Antique 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
These antique bar brooches blend the warmth of 14k yellow gold with the refined contrast of platinum, creating a graceful and timeless silhouette. A row of sapphires adds a rich touc...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Crocodile Brooche in enamel paint and gold plated creation in blue stones
By Pradera
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Cocodrile Brooche in enamel paint and gold plated creation.
Brooches are a fashion accessory and have made a strong comeback as a key feature of jewelry collections. The Italian desi...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
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
Silvorra Floral Convertible Brooch Pendant in 925 Silver with White Zircons
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural floral convertible brooch pendant in 925 sterling silver showcases a graceful arrangement of white cubic zirconia stones in varied shapes and sizes, creating a captiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,012 Sale Price / item
50% Off
White Chalcedony Carved Flower 0.60ct Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the ethereal allure of nature with this White Chalcedony Carved Flower Blue Sapphire stick pin, a masterpiece of sophistication and elegance. Crafted with precision and fi...
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Tone Openwork Scroll Motif Round Brooch, Late 19th Century
Located in Milford, DE
This antique round brooch features an openwork scroll motif executed in gold tone metal with a raised, domed profile. The design consists of flowing, symmetrical scrollwork framed b...
Category
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Brooches
Early Czech Multi Paste Brooch, Neiger
Located in New York, NY
Early Czech Multi Paste Brooch from the 1920's by Neiger.. A filigree brass base is set with enamels and multicolored pastes of different sizes. Striking colorations. 3.5" x 2". Czec...
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Brass
Eisenberg Ice Platinum Plated Citrine Glass and Clear Rhinestone Fan Motif Pin
Located in Milford, DE
Eisenberg Ice Platinum Plated Citrine Glass and Clear Rhinestone Fan Motif Brooch, Mid-20th Century
This signed Eisenberg Ice brooch is crafted in platinum-plated metal and designed ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
A rare Cartier Paris brooch modeled as a Native American chief’s head, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, sterling silver enamel, diamonds and turquoise.
This Cartier Paris brooch is ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver...
Antique 19.2kt White Gold Bow Brooch with 2.81ct Diamonds, Circa 1910
Located in Lisboa, PT
Brooch in the shape of a bow, crafted in 19.2 kt – 800 ‰ white gold, set with one old European cut diamond of approximately 0.71 ct and 70 single cut diamonds (8/8 cut) totalling 2....
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Chanel heart brooch 1993
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a heart topped with a cc logo. 1993 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Condition:
Ve...
Category
1990s French Brooches
$1,424
Art Deco 3.02ct Diamond Double Clip Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful brooch is the epitome of Art Deco style. A mix of baguette, old cut and eight cut diamonds encrust the elegantly crafted platinum metalwork to create a wonderful glitt...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Diamond Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Art Nouveau 18K Diamond Brooch, C.1900. The brooch of oval pierced foliate design, the main floral petal set in the centre with a small old cut diamond. Trombone clasp...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond
Vintage Designer Kenneth J Lane Faux Pearl Crystal Pug Dog Signed KJL Pin Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Designer Kenneth J Lane Charismatic Pug brooch. Faux Pearl Belly accented with pave Crystals and a tiny faux Pearl dangling from black Enamel collar. Silver...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
Victorian 1.85 Ct Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
A Hint of Infinite Elegance
This beautiful antique artwork is Victorian period, 1880 ca
Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold topped by silver in a distinctive quite unique openwork of na...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Tiffany
Company Yale Skull
Bones Society 18k Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company, Skull & Bones Society of Yale 18k Yellow Gold pin, measuring 5/8 inch in length and 3/4 inch wide and weighing 3.9 Grams. Comes in original Tiffany box.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 7.64 Carat Burma Sapphire and 12.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an AGL certified Cushion cut Burma origin non-heat treated Sapphire weighing 7.64 carats, Square cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 c...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch
By Original by Robert
Located in New York, NY
Charming Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch from the 1940's. Hand made with vari shaped crystals and faux pearls. Has a bale for use as a pendant as well. 1.5" x 1.2...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
10 Carat Natural Diamond Platinum Pin
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of opulence with our 10 Carat Natural Diamond Pin, meticulously crafted in 20.28 grams of white gold and platinum. This radiant masterpiece showcases a dazzling ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$17,172 Sale Price
20% Off
Mellerio Dits Meller Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely Mellerio dits Meller Lapel Pin Brooch
In shape of back of a carriage or stagecoach and its coachman in a top hat
Made of Yellow Gold 750 (18k)
Two lanterns of natural rubie...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage matte gold tone rhinestones cherub angel 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
Vintage Tiffany
Co. Pink
Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pink & Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Metal: 14k pink & yellow gold
Weight: 6.97 grams
Length: 20mm
Width: 46mm
Signed: Ti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
ArtDeco Coro 1919 "PatPend" LadyBug Enamel FauxGem Vermeil Brooch
By Coro
Located in Chicago, IL
With the Coro signature "script-no-angle" since 1919 and "PAT.PEND.", this early Art Deco vermeil lady-bug beetle brooch features a red enameled face and mixed-cut bezel-set red and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Vermeil
19th Century Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The circular-cut sapphire and ruby, pear shaped aquamarine the openwork wings pavé-set with gem-set, the antennae with emerald, mounted in silver and gold, width 4.7cm
Weight:10.66gr.
Category
1870s Italian Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Filigree Faux Pearl Cross Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
Collection 25
Gold Plated
The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear
Comes with box
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This item is a pre-owne...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold
French Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Insect Bug Pendant Brooch Antique 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee Insect Brooch or Pendant set with Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The French Belle Epoque insect jewels...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Marcel Boucher Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular and Rare Marcel Boucher Duette Brooch from the 1930's. Pair of pave crystal Art Deco clips are removable from pin "base" or can be worn as cl...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Crystals Trio Cluster Flowers Layer Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Trio Crystals Cluster Flowers Layer Leaf Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Not any stones lost. 100% Genuine.
Sig...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Enamel Miniature Painting Of Athena 18K Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite miniature enamel painting was created in 1880/1890 ca. The profile portrait of the Greek goddess Athena is of outstanding quality and was most likely executed by Limog...
Category
1880s French Greek Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Coventry Yellow Gold Plated Floral Wreath Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage Coventry floral wreath brooch is crafted in yellow gold–plated metal and designed as a circular arrangement of stylized blossoms and textured leaves. The openwork constr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Plique-à-Jour Enamel Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique dragonfly brooch. It features enameled Plique-a-Jour wings, which are enamel without a backing making a “window” allowing light to pass. Adding to that are round brilliant c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Signed Blackened Silver Tone Crystal Turtle Brooch with Amber and Lavender Stone
Located in Milford, DE
This turtle brooch is crafted in blackened silver tone metal and designed with a highly detailed, dimensional form. The domed shell is pavé-set with a geometric pattern of hexagonal ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Retro Cartier cupid
s arrow heart brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro ruby and gold clip brooch in the form of an arrow-pierced heart, the fletching and arrow head set with rubies, in 15k. Cartier.
* Free shipping
* Includes letter of authenti...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Textured Butterfly Brooch / Pin with Round Diamonds Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegance and nature converge in our exquisite yet simple butterfly brooch set in 18 karat gold. The brooch features wings adorned with textured grooves, creating a delicate interplay...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Setting
Located in Milford, DE
Radiant and full of charm, this dragonfly brooch glows with sunshine hues. Its wings shimmer with a mix of lemon-yellow and pale citrine rhinestones in varied cuts—marquise, round, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Antique Flower Comet Brooch Pin Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 3 gr
Located in SE
Swedish Flower ( or Comet ?) or a shooting Star brooch dating from ca. early 20th century with seven rose cut Diamonds set in Silver clusters,back sides closed. Flower's Ø 13mm. Tota...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1900s 3.55 Carat Aquamarine and 0.59 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.55 carat aquamarine and 0.59 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our diverse antique aquamarine jewellery c...
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels White Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Elegant white gold and diamond brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels in the form of a leaf, 1950s.
The slightly curved, pointed leaf is pavé-set with 62 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 3.1 ca...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
CC, Sporrong and Co. Butterfly Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly Brooch enameled on yellow metal.
Dimensions: 6.10 x 3.00 centimeters.
Total weight: 14.05 grams.
Signed CC. Sporrong and Co.
STOCKHOLM.
Category
Late 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch 19.85 Carat Natural Fancy Colored Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A floral spiral of varied natural fancy color diamonds in various shapes with white diamond accents. Fancy colored diamonds include yellow,orange,chartreuse, and brown. Set in 18 kar...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage silver tone blue glass designer clamper bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
•silver tone with glass stones
• vintage designer bracelet
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique 1.10 Carat Diamond 6.50 Carat Peridot 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.10 carat diamond, 6.50 carat peridot, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our collection of rare brooches.
This stunning,...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond
Ruby brooch in 18k
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & ruby brooch in 18k yellow gold. The pin is set with approx. 2.7 carat of round brilliant, baguette and
marquise cut diamonds, color G-I, clarity ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, 18k Gold
$16,250
Tiffany, Diamond Bow Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
81 diamonds total approx. 3.95 ct. Marked "TIFFANY&CO"
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond
$14,500
Bulgari Vintage Diamond Bow Brooch in 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Maker:
Bulgari
Summary:
Vintage Diamond Bow Brooch in 18ct Gold
Description:1960
A vintage diamond and yellow gold bow brooch by Bulgari, circa 1960. The three-dimensional bow is com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Eggert, Flora Danica Jewellery. Two leaf-shaped brooches. Ca. 1980s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Flora Danica Jewellery, produced by Eggert.
Two leaf-shaped brooches gilded in sterling silver.
Handmade Danish design, high quality.
Circa 1980s.
Stamped.
In excellent condition wi...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Iconic Signed Designer Lunch at the Ritz Kitty Cat Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Iconic LUNCH AT THE RITZ Signed Crystal and Enamel Whimsical Kitty Cat Brooch. The Enamel and Crystal embellished Show Stopper Brooch features a Kitty ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
3.72ct Old European Cut Diamond
2.45ct Emerald Brooch in 18K White Gold/Silver
Located in New York, NY
Title:
3.72ct Old European Cut Diamond & 2.45ct Emerald Brooch in 18K White Gold/Silver
Style:
Pin
Metal:
18 Karat White Gold/Slv
Gemstone 1:
3.72 Carat Diamond
Number of Stones:
93
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
12K Yellow Gold Vintage Opal
Diamond Brooch 7.4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage opal and diamond brooch in 12k yellow gold setting.
Tests 50% gold using an XRF metals analyzer.
Gross weight is 7.4 grams.
They have blue and green colors.
The opals have so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Moonstone
14 Karat Gold Hat Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. hat pin.
With a smooth round cabochon bezel set in 14k gold on top of long gold pin stem.
Simply a wonderful and rare hat pin by T...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage gold rhinestone elegant lady designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
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.
Read More
This 1960s Opal Pansy Brooch Is a Perfect Token of Love
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
This David Webb Coral Flower Brooch Is Better Than a Bouquet
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
This Gem-Encrusted Boucheron Brooch Is a Symbol of Mid-Century Glamour and Clever Design
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
The Editor of ‘Town & Country’ Loves Jewelry and History in Equal Measure
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
5 Fresh Jewelry Trends That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.