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Brooches For Sale
Beautiful Diamond Double Clip Brooch in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
Beautiful diamonds double-clip brooch from the 1960ies.
The item is worked in platinum 950 and is set with diamonds in different setting styles. All together are 80 baguette-cut an...
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany
Co Jean Schlumberger Peapod Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Peapod Brooch Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
The Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Peapod Pin Brooch is crafted from 18k yellow gold, featuring a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful vintage leaf double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship.
During the 1920s & 30s the Art Deco s...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Marchak 0.30 Carat Round Brilliant H VS1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
Designer:
MARCHAK
Title:
Marchak 0.30 Carat Round Brilliant H VS1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin
Metal:
18 Karat Yellow Gold
Gemstone 1:
0.3 Carat Diamond
Number of Stones:...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Italian 18 karat Gold Cat Brooche with Emeralds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Retro Italian 18kt Gold Cat Brooch is a beautifully crafted piece that captures the charm and elegance of feline grace. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, this brooch ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst Moon and Star Watch Pin in 15K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
A Victorian watch pin in 15K yellow gold featuring a 40carat amethyst in the center. The moon and star is represented in split pearls. Stone is set in a crown mounting and the clas...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
French 18K Diamond Maiden Brooch After Maison Menu
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptional French brooch centers on a serene beauty with upswept hair perched above an old pear cut diamond. Symmetrically arranged openwork foliate flow around her, further embellished by a tiny clusters of grapes and a pair of handled urns. The reverse is beautifully detailed as well and contains a partial maker's mark on the pin stem and a French eagles head hallmark on the c-clasp. I believe this brooch was likely made by Maison Menu...
Category
1880s French Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.08 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.88 Carat Diamond Flower Pin in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.08 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.88 Carat Diamond Flower Pin, a finely crafted piece that combines the timeless elegance of blue sapphires with the brilliance...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,704 Sale Price
20% Off
A Belle Époque Platinum And Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Platinum brooch in the shape of an openwork rose cut diamond edged with foliage set with old-cut diamonds in a closed setting. Diamond weight: approximately 2 carats. Circa 1910.
Siz...
Category
1910s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18k Gold Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Adler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow and white gold brooch is a true masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a dazzling floral design that radiates both sophistication and contempo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1980s 24K Gold Plated CC Chain Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel 1980s 24K Gold Plated CC Chain Brooch, a timeless and elegant accessory that adds a touch of vintage Chanel sophistication to any ensemble. Crafted from luxuri...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Gold Etruscan Revival Dangling Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gold Etruscan revival dangling pendant brooch
Possibly Lalaounis, this pendant brooch features amazing filigree workmanship and beautiful details in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage panther gold enamel rhinestone designer pendant brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch / pendant
MEASUREMENTS
• 2.5" by 1.5"
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with min...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Chanel CC Silver Metal Chain and Ribbon
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch inspired by the famous CC acronym in silver metal chain interlaced with a ribbon of the same metal in reference to the shoulder strap of the Classic bag. Width 4.75cm x...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Antique French Gold Pearl and Malachite Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Ruffled oval brooch, which can form a collar watch holder, in 18kt yellow gold centered with a cameo on malachite depicting Cupid in profile, his head turned, holding his loose bow, ...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch – 9kt Gold
Silver
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch – 9kt Gold & Silver, 5.33 cts Diamonds
Total weight: 19 g
An exquisite Victorian en tremblant flower brooch, circa 1880s, crafted in 9kt...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Micromosaic Brooch from Vatican Mosaic Workshop Depicting St.Peter
s Basilica
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 kt gold brooch is set a beautiful micromosaic (circa 1850) depicting St. Peter's Basilica.
The "Vatican Mosaic Studio", in which this micromosaic was created, started up i...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Brooches
ArtNouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave BlueZircon Silver Snake Antique Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Art-Nouveau period while German-born Vienna-based silversmith, niello master, and entrepreneur Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921) was prospering from a related refinery busines...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Les Fouquet: Bijoutiers
Joailliers a Paris 1860-1960 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the scarce hardback edition of a very important monograph on a family of three generations of Parisian jewellers. Alphonse founded the firm in 1860 and it was carried on...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Rare 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch 0.80 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Rare 14 karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch, a stunning and unique piece that exudes timeless charm and sophistication. This exquisite brooch m...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Romantic Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,046 Sale Price
30% Off
Handcrafted Sterling Silver American Flag Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
A refined expression of American symbolism, this handcrafted American flag brooch is newly made in solid sterling silver and accented with precisely handset red, white, and blue cubi...
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Starburst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Starburst Brooch
Description:
A striking antique starburst brooch centered with a natural silvery-gray pearl, radiating outward with alternating diamond-s...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 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
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 4.7 grams
Diamond Details: .50ct, Round Brilliant, Natural Diamonds, H-I, SI
Pin Measurements:
Length: 19...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Estate Tiffany
Co. 18K Ruby Flower Ribbon Brooch - VHK#286A
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Tiffany & Co. 18K Ruby Flower Ribbon Brooch - VHK#286A
Item Details:
1970s
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight:8.7 grams
Ruby Details: Natural Ruby,...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.00 Carat Natural Pearl and Old European Diamond Tie Pin 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Natural Pearl and Old European Cut Diamond Tie Pin, a distinguished accessory that seamlessly blends vintage charm with contemporary elegance. This exquisite piece fe...
Category
1890s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
$29,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage TRIFARI signed gold tone crown royal jewel rhinestone designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Miriam Haskell Rose Monte Crystal Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Rose Monte Crystal Brooch from the 1950's. Russian gilt flowers mounted on a hand sewn crystal rose monte centerpiece. Faux pearl centers. 1950's USA. 2.5" x 1.25".
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Fleur-de-Lis Ruby Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Fleur-de-Lis Ruby Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
This vintage brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed in the classic fleur-de-lis motif, a symbol long associated with h...
Category
Early 20th Century Revival Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,064 Sale Price
20% Off
Valentino Garavani Couture Brooch Gilded Metal and Rhinestones
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your private collection with this breathtaking Valentino Garavani couture dangling brooch—a rare, stunning masterpiece that commands attention. At its heart lies a striking, ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Reja Sterling Art Deco Enamel Frog
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
Charming, collectible Reja Sterling Art Deco Enamel Frog from the 1940's with original enamel. 1940's USA. 1.5" x 1".
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage bow gold crystal designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold tone with crystals
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
8 Carat Art Deco Double Clip Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Art Deco double clip brooch set with square, marquise, straight baguette and round diamonds weighing approximately 8 carats.
Category
1920s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Faux Aquamarine Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Faux Aquamarine Dress Clips from the 1930's. High quality faux in rhodium finish with channel set aqua pastes and pave surround. 1930's USA. Each 1.25" x .65".
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
$350 / set
Tiffany
Co. Platinum Tahitian Pear Crab Diamond Pave Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pearl about 14mm
Marked: 1996 Tiffany & Co. PT. 950
Brooch about 47 x 45mm
Total Weight: 28.7 grams
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$24,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Van Cleef
Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and timeless creation by Van Cleef & Arpels, this Rose de Noël brooch features beautifully carved white coral petals set in rich 18K yellow gold, capturing the delicate ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$44,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous victorian brooch holds a rose cut diamond at the centre and is modelled in 18carat gold. The back of the locket has a pane of glass which created a locket. There is a p...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage VAL gold geometric designer pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed VAL
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 36
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ❤️❤️
❤️❤️ ALEXANDER’S BOUTIQUE...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1940s Retro 40.00 Carat Aquamarine Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with an Aquamarine weighing approximately 40.00 carats and Single cut Diamonds.
Circa 1940s
1 7/8 x 1 7/8 inches
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe faux sapphire invisibly set circle brooch, set in gilt metal with a crystal rhinestone surround. Highly collectible Trifari series, with sapphire waffle glass...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage Enamel Diamond and Sapphire Eye Toucan Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Awesome and Handsome Finely Detailed Enamel Diamond and Sapphire Toucan Bird Vintage Brooch. Hand set with .55tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and Sapphire Eye. Han...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage NAPIER gold tone pearl rhinestone penguin figural designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal sign...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Josiah Wedgwood Sterling Silver and Cobalt Blue Jasperware Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Wedgwood sterling silver and cobalt blue jasperware brooch, featuring a classical relief scene with cupid to the left. Measuring length 2.8 cm / 1.1 inches by width 2 cm / .78 inch. It is stamped Sterling Silver, and Wedgwood on the reverse, with possibly an X mark. The silver has some dents around the edge. We have given the brooch a light clean.
This beautiful and classic Wedgwood brooch...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Star Brooch, Circa 1930, 3.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
A vintage, antique style diamond star brooch, with an old-cut diamond, in a claw and cut down setting, in the centre of a raised cluster of six old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, ...
Category
1930s South American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage gold yellow crystal flower designer brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux stones
• vintage designer brooch / pendant
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
S...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Mid-Century Vintage Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch 2.25 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Mid-Century Vintage Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch, a true testament to timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
Features...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,855 Sale Price
42% Off
Rose Cut Diamond Mouse Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage Early Victorian Rose-cut Diamond Mouse with Neckless Pearl , Blue Sapphire and Ruby
set in silver.
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
$17,998 Sale Price
20% Off
Chanel Gold Frame Pearl Crystal Large Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold Frame Pearl Crystal Large Brooch
*Marked 14
*Made in France
-Approximately 2.1″ x 1.5″.
-Very classic and beautiful
-The top 3 pearls are ...
Category
2010s French Artisan Brooches
Vintage Weiss Gold Floral Bloom, Aurora Borealis, Milk Glass Crystals, Mid 1900s
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
A beautiful Weiss brooch featuring a cluster of sparkling flowers. The bouquet is decorated with light-blue aurora borealis crystals and milk-glass caboch...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
This outstanding vintage piece can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. It is crafted in solid fine 18K Yellow Gold and also hallma...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel Emerald Gold Turtle Lapel Pin
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage turtle pin is compromised of 18k yellow gold and green enamel with an emerald eye. Weighs 5.4 grams.
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 10K Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful antique brooch is 10k gold.
It features a 2mm mine cut diamond.
Measurements: 7/16 by 1 5/16 inches
Marks: 10K
Condition: Excellent
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
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
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Anchor Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold large brooch in anchor design with old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 3 carats with fine workmanship brooch was made in europe 1890/1900.c
Category
1890s Antique Brooches
Trifari Eugenie Series Aquamarine Crest, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Collectible and rare Trifari Eugenie Series Aquamarine Crest brooch. Large scale with pave leaves set in rhodium with gilt metal vines set with large faux ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian 1870s 6.00 Carat Diamond Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 6.00 carats.
Circa 1870s
1 3/8 x 1 1/4 inches
Can be worn as a brooch or pendant, the b...
Category
1870s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Cocoa Brown Poppy Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this stunning dimensional pin brooch for French Jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a poppy flowe...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Gold Bee Pin 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond and Ruby bangle bracelet in 14KT yellow gold, beautiful and comfortable!
METAL: 14KT yellow gold
Grams:7.64
Item24000003 afa
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
Stampar Jewel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Antique Gold Silver Guilloche Diamond Buckle Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite antique silver and 18k gold buckle clip by Cartier. Adorned with rose cut diamonds and bright green guilloche enamel. Buckle measures 2 5/8" x 1 7/8". Marked with eagle hea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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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