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Brooches For Sale
Antique 1.77ct Diamond, Enamel and Platinum Horse and Huntsman Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.77 carat diamond, enamel and platinum horse and huntsman brooch; part of our diverse antique equestrian jewellery...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel, White Gold
Art Deco Gem Stone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gem Stone Brooch from the 1940's. Set in pink gold vermeil sterling with a lovely array of colored gemstones such as citrine, topaz, zircon...
Category
1940s South American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Georgian Mourning Brooch with Gold and Seed Pearls
Located in London, GB
Georgian Mourning Brooch featuring 12ct gold and seed pearls, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. This sentimental piece is designed in traditional Georgian style, often...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Vintage STAR ART 1/20 12kt gold filled rhinestone flower brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed STAR ART 1/20 12kt
• gold filled with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
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
Art Nouveau Lapis Lazuli Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Owl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered gold owl with engraved feathers and grooved detail
Depicted perched upon a carved lapis lazuli sphere measuring 7.0 mm round
Opaque ultramarine blue wit...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Platinum Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking vintage brooch from the 1950s is a masterpiece of mid-century glamour and craftsmanship. Set in platinum, the brooch showcases a dramatic swirling design encrusted with...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
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
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
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
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
Contemporary Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Salmon Brooch (2001)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary enamel and 18 karat yellow gold salmon brooch - boxed; a part of our enamel jewelry collection.
This stunning, fine and impressive conte...
Category
Early 2000s English Brooches
Materials
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
Diamonds Turquoise White Gold 18 Karat Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Splendid brooch designed first and then handcrafted by expert artisans in the sector, made of 18 karat white gold and set with natural diamonds and turquoise pieces.
For lovers of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Arts and Crafts Gecko Fob
Located in New York, NY
Arts and Crafts unusual gecko fob from the early 20th Century. Charming men's fob with a "trapped" gecko motif in the Arts and Crafts Style. Art glass cabochons are set into the body...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
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
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Textured Gold Tone Frog Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage rare textured gold tone 3-dimensional frog brooch.
Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE.
Indicative measurements : max. length approx. 7 cm (2.76 inches) ...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Pearl Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.26 carat ruby and 1.02 carat diamond, pearl and silver set insect bar brooch - boxed; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby brooch has been silver set.
The plain pointed bar brooch is ornamented to the centre with a pierced decorated, fly shaped setting.
The thorax of the fly is embellished with an impressive collet set 0.26ct cushion cut ruby, surmounting and impressive feature collet set 0.63ct Old European cut diamond representing the abdomen.
The eyes are depicted with two collet set Dutch cut diamonds and the wings bear twelve pavé set diamonds, totalling 0.39ct.
The bar is ornamented with a single 5.2mm pearl to one terminal.
This insect brooch secures with a hinged pin and clasp to the reverse.
This stunning antique Edwardian brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as silver set; as to be expected with such an example of this period.
The brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.
The brooch is fitted to the original leatherette presentation box, with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit clasp.
The interior of the box cover bears the retailer's mark 'Jewellers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Collingwood (Jewellers) Ltd, 46 Conduit St. W.'.
This antique diamond and ruby bug brooch makes a distinctive and romantic gift, perfect for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or Valentine's Day, with the ruby adding a touch of symbolic passion.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this stunning example of bug jewelry...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, 14K Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage 14k Gold Floriform Brooch, four prong set amethyst petals, each 10mm x 7mm. Three small prong set accent diamonds, center 4mm cultured pearl, overall 1.25" long x 1' wide. 9....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
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
Art Deco 950 Platinum 0.90 Carat Sapphire 0.28 Carat Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco bar brooch crafted in 950 platinum. Needle is 850 platinum. Circa 1930.
The piece features:
- 15 sapphires, square/rectangular step cut, TW 0.90ct, B 6/3-6/4, VS...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
An Edwardian Pink Topaz And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pink topaz and diamond brooch-pendant, the cushion-cut pink topaz measuring 13.5 x 9mm and estimated to weigh 7.3 carats, surrounded by a double frame of small old-cut d...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Platinum
Bumble Bee Crystal and Golden Faux Pearl Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch. Encrusted with Hand set Sparkling Crystals with a Golden Faux Pearl enhancing the Wings and Body. Hand crafted Gold tone mounting. Measur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Mario Buccellati Emerald Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1970s, this Mario Buccellati emerald and diamond leaf brooch is set in 18K gold and platinum. It is designed as a curling and rippling naturalistic leaf of cabochon em...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage MONET signed gold tone massive chain designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47
❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Art Deco Platinum and 5.88CT Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch. This vintage piece features 5.88CT-tw of F-VS certified diamonds. The platinum setting enhances the brilliance of the diamonds, creating...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely antique from the Victorian era, circa 1890, with all the classic Victorian features. The diamonds are bright white chunky old European-cut diamonds which weigh a total of ap...
Category
1890s British Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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
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 Chinese Export Gilt Silver
Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage vermeil and jade brooch.
In gilt silver.
In the form of a butterfly with the wings comprising carved jade cabochons and openwork filigree.
With a pin and safety cat...
Category
20th Century Chinese Brooches
Materials
Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal
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
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
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
Vintage French Avant Garde designer brooch, Marie Victoire
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful vintage French designer brooch.
This is a very large sized white metal brooch, very Avant Garde with a Boho touch, it has a large pointed spear shaped bar running through a rustic engraved and embossed circle.
The brooch fastens with a safety style catch and pin fastener.
Marked on the reverse Marie Victoire...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Steel
Impressive Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Impressive Whirl Diamond and White Gold Brooch.
Dimensions: approx. 5.40 centimeters x 4.60 centimeters.
Thickness: 1.20 centimeters.
Total weight: 34.14 grams.
This striking bro...
Category
Late 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$11,635 / set
Retro Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Enamel 18k Yellow Gold
Platinum Bird Brooc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch from the late 1930's depicting a vibrant bird perched on a golden branch, crafted in 18k yellow gold. The bird's wings and tail are adorned with squares shape ruby,...
Category
1930s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII, Catholic Historical Relic
Located in Chesterland, OH
Catholic Historical Relic, Very Rare Carved Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII In 14K Solid Gold Frame.
We present you with one of the most rare and unique cameo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
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
Castellani Agate Cameo 15kt Gold Stick Pin
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan style gold granulation frame in 15kt yellow gold stick pin that is centered by a contemporary round black and white agate (hardstone) cameo. The subject is an Ancient woman’...
Category
1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
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
Sterling Silver and Rhinestone Flower Brooch circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful sterling silver flower brooch set with clear rhinestones. It has a hanging loop. Measuring diameter 5.5 cm / 2.1 inches. There is scratching as expected. We have given the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
18k Gold Brooch Vintage Cat Pin Gemstones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This cat brooch has a charming, lifelike quality. The matte gold finish gives the cat a soft appearance, as if it's been captured mid-pose. Its slender body and gracefully curved tai...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k 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
Invisible-Set Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Brooch
Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch (that can also be worn as a pendant) featuring a captivating array of mixed-cut blue sapphires, weighing approximately 22.00 carats, in a vibrant blue color. The sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ponte Vecchio Ruby and Diamond Rabbit Brooch
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Ponte Vecchio ruby and diamond rabbit brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold.
The brooch depicts a standing rabbit motif. The main body of the rabbit is pavé se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold plated enamel crystals designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals and enamel
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minima...
Category
1980s German Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s David Webb Coral Rooster Brooch with Emeralds and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a carved Coral in the shape of a rooster featuring 9 Cabochon Emeralds weighing approximately a total of 1.80 carats and 58 Round Brilliant cut...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cartier Rabbit Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Turquoises, Sapphires, Diamonds, and a Ruby.
Signed by Cartier
Circa 1960s
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Tiffany
Co. Carved Jadeite Bird and Gold Brooch, Circa 1875
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Tiffany & Co. jadeite jade bird and gold brooch, featuring a carved jadeite bird, perching on a gold baton, with decoration and terminals, signed Tiffany & Co, circa 1875.
Category
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Jade, Gold
Mother of Pearl Flower Brooch with Diamonds in 18K White Gold and Black Rhodium
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning flower brooch features delicate petals crafted from lustrous mother of pearl, set in 18 karat white gold with black rhodium for a striking contrast. The leaves are ador...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Antique Garnet and 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 19th century garnet brooch is set in a 14 karat gold frame. The oval-shaped brooch is created with a large faceted garnet stone...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
West Germany Victorian Style Amethyst Crystal and Faux Pearl Filigree Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish vintage German pin. Features a filigree brasstone metal setting with an amethyst crystal centerpiece, accented with faux pearls around. Th...
Category
20th Century German Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$196 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver Tone Pavé Panther Brooch with a Grey Faux Pearl and Green Eyes
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone pavé panther brooch with green faceted eyes, sitting on a grey faux pearl. It has a small hook, perhaps for a chain. The pearl has scratching and some movement.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Modernist Stainless Steel Brooch or Pin by Jose De Riviera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stainless steel brooch.
By the American Modernist Jose De Rivera.
In a stylized "S" curved shape with a highly polished front and hammered finish to...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Abstract Form Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Cartier abstract form brooch with striated lobes going in different directions. It is nicely three dimensional. The brooch can be worn either vertically or horizontally. It measures ...
Category
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Alice Caviness Aurora and Pearl Floral Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alice Caviness Floral Aurora and Pearl Spray Brooch from the 1950's. Large gilt spray with 2 large flowerheads of faux pearls and Aurora crystal Marquises. Small accent flowers on br...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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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