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Brooches For Sale
Vintage White Gold Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 13k white gold brooch features a graceful combination of diamonds and pearls, creating a refined and timeless look. The pearls add a soft, classic elegance, while the di...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Tiffany Co Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tulip 1.9 Inch Brooch Signed Italy
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany and Co. Yellow Gold Tulip Brooch is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry that is sure to be a treasured addition to any collection. This brooch is signed and made of ...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,592 Sale Price
51% Off
Gold Vermeil Museum Reproduction Chiriqui Frog Brooch
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- 2" x 2"
- Gold plate over sterling silver (stamped sterling)
- Museum reproduction of Chiriqui frog
- Circa 19...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
$78 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Gold Metal Dragon and Phoenix Chinese Hair Pins
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Embrace the beauty and symbolism of traditional Chinese culture with this stunning pair of gold metal hair pins featuring the iconic Dragon and Phoeni...
Category
Early 2000s European Contemporary Brooches
$126 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage Signed Napier Penguin Jelly Belly and Sparkling Crystal Designer Brooch
By Napier
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Finely detailed Vintage Signed Napier Penguin Faceted Jelly Belly and Sparkling Crystal Designer Brooch Pin. Featuring a La...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Edwardian Demantoid Garnet Pearl Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Brooch, Circa 1905
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian demantoid garnet, pearl, diamond, silver and gold brooch, featuring three bows at the top, joined by a curve, with a geometric and curved garland below, all grain set wi...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Vintage TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone bow designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️❤️ VINTAG...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone enamel dangle maltese cross brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• vintage condition with signs of wear / enamel loss
Sku 47
❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
$116 Sale Price
75% Off
Signed Cartier Mid-Century 14K Gold Tree Frog Brooch or Pin
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mid-Century tree frog brooch.
In 14k gold.
With bezel-set faceted red spinel gemstone eyes.
Retailed by Cartier.
Marked to the feet...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Spinel, 14k Gold
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone flower designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 56
❤️❤️ VI...
Category
20th Century Brooches
TRIFARI crown signed gold plated faux pearls rhinestones flower designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold plated with faux pearls and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal ...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Hydrangea Blossom 9.75ctw Turquoise Aquamarine Diamond Brooch/Pendant
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
A poetic ode to the lush fullness of hydrangeas, this convertible brooch and pendant captures the charm of a summer garden in full bloom. Petals of smooth turquoise radiate outward i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage silver tone carved glass cameo designer bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with glass
• vintage designer bracelet
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Nolan Miller Bow Pin Brooch Pave Peridot Olivine Emerald Crystal, Gray Gunmetal
By Nolan Miller
Located in Milford, DE
A sophisticated bow pin by Nolan Miller. Glittering green pave crystals are set on a dark gray gunmetal-tone setting.
Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Nolan Miller
Category
2010s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Vintage gold tone dangle jade beads tree designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass beads
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 57
❤️❤...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage gold tone enamel huge flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 57
❤️❤️ ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gold Brooch and Necklace
Located in London, GB
This large, well documented brooch was couture crafted by Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent in 1986, when the eponymous founder was still at the helm of the brand. Crafted from gold-toned metal, it has a floral shape created from two layers of petals studded with glittering rhinestones. The centre of the flower sits a huge (< 1 inch) yellow-amber hued glass stone that glows warmly. This is held in place with four droplet-shaped rhinestones set in gold-toned metal which form strong prongs. Three petals hang from the brooch, each joined to it with a rhinestone-studded oval shaped plate. The back of the brooch features a plaque engraved with “YSL” and it fastens with a roll-over clasp. The brooch comes with the original YSL chunky double-strand gold-tone metal chain which it can be attached to (using a hook on the back of the brooch) so that it forms a necklace. The chain fastens with a chunky spring clasp.
This magnificent archival brooch and necklace set is in excellent vintage condition with no missing stones and no scratches to the gold on the front. Please note, there are a few very minor scratches to the rear fastening - not seen when worn. The metal has a matte satin appearance and is a rich, warm hue. To the reverse is the rectangular YSL signed...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Sterling silver ruby emerald Pearl Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterling silver with 18K Gold ...
Category
2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
MONET signed vintage gold tone enamel 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 56
❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage gold tone red enamel rhinestones Christmas stocking designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
Category
20th Century Brooches
LC LIZ CLAIBORNE signed vintage gold tone wreath silver bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LC LIZ CLAIBORNE
• gold and silver tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Miriam Haskell Pink Morning Glory Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's intricate Morning Glory two part stickpin brooch. Hand sewn with pink ,opaque and opal pate de verre beads and rose montes and all set in signature Russian Gilt. The...
Category
20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
SODOR signed vintage gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SODOR
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 56
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Category
20th Century Brooches
JJ signed vintage gold tone modernist frog figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JJ
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER J...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Chanel Brooch "Regency" designed by Coco Chanel 1955 gold plated
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very rare and never to find dismountable brooch designed by Coco Chanel in 1955. The brooch can bis dismantled into 4 different small broches, see the pictures on the backside. Bro...
Category
1950s French Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 22 grams.
Totally is diamond about 5.50 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is ruby 2.40 ct.
Please contact for an...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Lava Cameo brooch, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late 19th century Lava Cameo brooch.
It has a typical dark beige tone, finely carved with the profile of a classical lady.
Lav...
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Enamel Lobster Brooch in the Surrealist style. Large scale in gilt metal with vibrant red enamel. Channel your inner Schiaparelli with this brooch perched in unusual places....
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires
Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Natural Red Ruby - 4....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$799 Sale Price
20% Off
AUSTRIA signed vintage silver carnelian designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AUSTRIA
• silver tone with faux stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$156 Sale Price
67% Off
Vintage gold tone red enamel crystals Christmas stocking designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage gold pearl moon crescent brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$76 Sale Price
20% Off
CHANEL gold
blue enamel 24P CC DENIM HEART Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel heart brooch in gold-tone metal is a unique blend of texture and elegance. Featuring a twisted-edge frame, it is filled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Art Nouveau Owl Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking jewel of the Art Nouveau era (circa 1900), this finely detailed antique stick pin depicts a wise and watchful owl, masterfully sculpted in solid 14k gold. Symbolizing wisd...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Iconic Lunch at the Ritz Kitty Cat Statement Brooch Pin and Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar Worthy Iconic LUNCH AT THE RITZ Signed Show Stopper Enamel and Crystal Kitty Cat Brooch and Earrings. The Crystal embellished Brooch features a Kitty Cat with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Antique 14K Palladium Gold Sapphire Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A large antique 14K Palladium Gold brooch. The brooch is made in floral design representing a bouquet with flowers. The brooch is encrusted with Diamonds and Sapphire stones. Marked ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Palladium
Vintage ANNE KLEIN AK gold tone lions head designer brooch
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️❤️ V...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$100 Sale Price
55% Off
Bochic Multi Color Natural Sapphire and Mix Gem Candy “Beetle” Brooch or Pendent
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Natural Sapphire Candy Brooch or Pendent
Choose your colors…
Natural Sri Lankan Sapphires
Mix natural gems
22k Gold and Silver
This Brooch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...
$536 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Gold Anchor Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual "anchor" themed brooch from the late 19th Century. Made of 15ct pink gold, Gucci style links suspend the anchor from a bar pin. 11.3 grams.
2" x 3.5". Excellent condition.
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
AVON signed vintage matte gold tone rhinestone sun designer runway brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone with rhinestone
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
SWAROVSKI swan signed gold plated crystal blue enamel teddy bear brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI swan logo
• gold plated with crystals and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal si...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Antique Etruscan Revival Patinated 14K Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely detailed antique Etruscan Revival patinated 14K yellow gold pendant / brooch
19th Century
Featuring superb granulation and twisted wire work with the central decorative e...
Category
19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multicolour Rainbow Diamond Contemporary Pendant Necklace Brooch Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Multicolour rainbow diamond contemporary brooch pendant necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Art, color, and culture converge in this original Vaibhav Dhadda creation — a contemporary 14K gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Diamond,...
Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large 1940's retro unfurling poppy brooch of gold washed sterling silver with faux blue zircon crystal.
The naturalistic flower with retro details is la...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Madeleine Albright
s Georg Jensen Pin Brooch 374B Mobius Torun Bulow Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American and European History with Madeleine Albright's iconic Georg Jensen Pin Brooch #374B Möbius designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow....
Category
20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold black cameo rhinestone pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux cameo, rhinestones and pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.75" in diameter
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition w...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$116 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A vintage amethyst 18 karat white gold bar brooch.
The brooch is centrally set with a deep intense purple horizontally set amethyst and framed either side with scrolled detail.
In ...
Category
1940s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 White Pearl Blossom Flower Radiant Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage White Round Pearl Blossom Flower Radiant Sparkling Crystals White Circle Round Pearl Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Not ...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Enamel Floral Brooch Vintage Handcrafted Treasure
Located in New York, NY
A radiant celebration of artistry and craftsmanship, this 18K yellow gold floral brooch captures the romance and refinement of vintage fine jewelry. Beautifully handcrafted in rich 1...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,992 Sale Price
20% Off
Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Rare Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch from the 1940's with a jeweled bracelet, enameled fingernails and engagement ring. Designed with a fi...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
David Andersen Mid-Century Sterling Gilt Silver
Enamel Apple Blossom Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage Norwegian silver & enamel brooch.
Designed by Karl Otteren for David Andersen.
In sterling silver.
In the form of an apple blossom flower.
With a pin and sa...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Modern Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Vintage horse and jockey brooch, English, 1976.
Located in London, GB
Vintage horse and jockey brooch. A yellow gold brooch in the form of a galloping horse with a jockey sat atop with an enamelled blue and green...
Category
1970s English Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
CHANEL Silver Clover Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
2003 Collection
Silver tone metal
The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear
Comes with box
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This item is a...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
$900 / set
French GIA Certified No Oil Colombian Emerald Platinum Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding 1940s brooch of French origin, masterfully crafted in platinum with French assay marks.
The brooch features two vivid Colombian emeralds of fine color and clarity, wei...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Jade Diamond Jabot Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Platinum Weight 8.1g
Jade Buddha with Rose Cut Diamonds and an onyx detail
Jabot Pin
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire
Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby - 14 carat
Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 8 carat
Green, Pink, Yellow
Natural White To...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 1...
$984 Sale Price
28% Off
Vintage silver rhinestone brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 37
❤️❤️ V...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$76 Sale Price
20% Off
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Very beautiful. 100% Genuine. Rare to find.
Safety-catch pin cl...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage gold tone pearl massive heart designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINT...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1998 Large Openwork Pearls Face Mask Rose Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1998 Baroque Large Openwork Pearls Face Mask Roses Flower Modernist Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
Limited edition for designed Christmas 1998. A very beaut...
Category
1990s French Baroque Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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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