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Brooches For Sale
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
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 7.5 grams.
Totally is diamond 1 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is sapphire 0.50 ct.
Totally is emerald 0.40 ct.
T...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Purple Enamel Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold by Krementz
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This exquisite early 20th-century brooch captures the enduring charm of the pansy, a flower long associated with love and remembrance. Rendered in rich, deep purple enamel, the petal...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage MONET signed gold tone sapphire emerald glass designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$196 Sale Price
20% Off
B.A. Ballou Sterling Silver Christmas Tree Pin Brooch #20497
Located in Washington Depot, CT
B.A. Ballou Sterling Silver Christmas Tree Pin Brooch -
This vintage Christmas tree pin brooch is set in frosted & polished sterling silver by B...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chanel Vintage 1950s Flower Ruby Cabochon Long 6 Dots Ball Barrette Gold Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1950s Flower Camellia Ruby Red Circle Cabochon Long 6 Dots Ball Barrette Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely noti...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch 5.45 mm Sterling Silver Estate
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch 5.45 mm Sterling Silver Estate M455
This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 3 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls in size...
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Dog Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian bar brooch crafted in 14K gold. It depicts a hunting dog. The circular detail is made of cabochon cut rock crystal. The picture of a dog is hand drawn and is rema...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Nicely proportioned with pave rose cut garnets and seed pearl eyes. Great quality. 2.5" x 1.5". 1860's USA.
Category
1860s American High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Tiffany
Co. Silver
Gold Cabochon Turquoise Pair of 2 Fireworks Pin Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(2) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Turquoise Color - 8.7x6.8mm each (approx.)
Material: Sterling Silver .925 with 18k Yellow Gold Center...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Trifari Mid Century Poodle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Mid Century Poodle Brooch from the 1950's. Gilt poodle with pave accents with emerald baguette collar and faux ruby cab eye. This design...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 White Round Pearls Crystals Snowflake Flower Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 Large White Round Circle Four Pearls Marquise Sparkling Crystals Snowflake Flower Leaf Elegant Brooch, Silver Plated
Very excellent condition. Not any st...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting a Beautiful Young Woman. The Hand Carved Oval Cameo is securely set in a Hand cra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Red Paste Horseshoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian horseshoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900.
The piece features rose cut diamonds and red paste.
Weight: 1.99g
Length: 7cm
Horse shoe: 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vivienne Westwood - Vintage Diamante Brooch - Bow
Star Dangle Design
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: Vivienne Westwood - Vintage Brooch - Diamante Cut Glass + Silver Metal - Bow, Star Dangle & Orb Design - Back Pin Fasten
Era: c.2000
Material Content: Diamante Cut ...
Category
Early 2000s British Art Deco Brooches
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Tree of Life Brooch Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Tree of Life Brooch Pin
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Weight: 5.89 grams
Pearls: 4 - 5.5mm
Dimensions: 30 x 35mm
Retail: $2,550 USD
ADD F3...
Category
1990s Japanese Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch is a stunning example of 19th-century artistry and elegance. Hand-carved from natural shell, the cameo features a finely detailed pr...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Emerald Diamond and Enamel Tiger Brooch Frascarolo
By Frascarolo
Located in Firenze, IT
Round emerald and circular-cut diamonds, polychrome enamel, 1969, 6.2 cm, maker's mark for Frascarolo.
Weight: 22,72gr.
Literature
Cf. Centro di Documentazione Sull'Oreficeria, Il B...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
CHANEL gold metal 22K CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel brooch in beige gold-tone metal is a bold interpretation of the iconic interlocking CC logo. Designed with a thick, sculptural depth, it exudes modern eleg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Josiah Wedgwood Sterling Silver and Blue Jasperware Brooch dated 1973
Located in London, GB
Wedgwood sterling silver and blue jasperware brooch, featuring a classical relief figure with bow and arrows. Measuring diameter 3.1 cm / 1.2 inches. The silver is stamped with a lion, a leopard's head, and the letter S. The makers mark is JW. This means that the brooch is sterling silver, was assayed in London, and is dated 1973. We have given the brooch a light clean.
This is a beautiful and classic Wedgwood brooch...
Category
1970s English Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Van Cleef
Arpels Lion Brooch, 18KT Gold, 1962
Located in Braintree, GB
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18KT GOLD LION BROOCH, 1962
A highly collectable 18kt gold lion brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 1962. The finely textured gold body is accented with a di...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray from the 1930's. Bezel set faux sapphire stones form a floral buds with amazing pave leaf and stem constructio...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Miriam Haskell Rare Holiday Christmas Tree Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's rare Holiday Christmas Tree Brooch. The naturalistic form Christmas Tree is hand sewn with deep red Swarovski faceted crystals...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage Glass Paste Starburst Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Glass Paste Starburst Brooch. Crafted around the 1930s this delightful pin features a gigantic solitaire crystal surrounded by an array of ch...
Category
1930s Vintage Brooches
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires
Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 6 carat
Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
3 carat
White South Sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire...
$952 Sale Price
20% Off
LUNCH AT THE RITZ signed vintage enamel silver cow dangle crystals brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LUNCH AT THE RITZ
• silver tone with enamel and crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal sig...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage gold tone pink purple clear frosted glass massive designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear - tiny chip on glass
S...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Antique Essex Crystal Horse Brooch, Pin, 9k Gold, Reverse Carved
Located in NEWARK, GB
An outstanding antique, late Victorian era Essex crystal horse brooch or pin.
A reverse carved and enamelled rock crystal cabochon depicting a bri...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian/Art Nouveau Sash Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A stunning and intricate brooch featuring a central faceted amethyst glass cabochon, surrounded by a detailed snake, filigree butterfly, and two applied birds with ruby glass eyes. C...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Hermès Golden Metal Brooch Does and Dogs Forming an H Alphabet III
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Brooch
Shape of Does and Dogs Forming an H
We can find this pattern on the Hermès Scarf called "Alphabet III", designed by Annie Faivre in 1990
Made of ...
Category
1990s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Other
Vintage gold tone rhinestone Christmas tree 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 gold tone rhinestone ladies shoe 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 50
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique 9ct gold carved coral horse stick tie pin in original box, Equestrian 9k
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb antique stick tie pin featuring a carved coral horse head set in 9 carat yellow gold, in original box.
The pin was designed to keep ties in place and prevent the tie from flap...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 9k Gold
Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Danish Modern Sterling Silver Brooch No. 368
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mid-Century Modern silver brooch.
Designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Pattern no. 368.
Fully marked to the reverse.
Simply wonderful J...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique No heat Sapphire and ruby 18k gold brooch, circa 1925
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Pure focus on geometry.
Unusual gold brooch from the late 1920s that centers a large 6ct untreated natural sapphire highly transparent medium light blue color surrounded in a frame ...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carve...
Category
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Naples Floral Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch - 18K Gold Frame - Italy - Circa 1950
s
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage Naples floral shell cameo pendant or brooch - 18K/750 yellow gold frame, pin and bale - retractable bale to wear as a brooch - fine quality work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Arts and Crafts 14k Yellow Gold and Silver Opal Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique floral brooch features an impressive 19.90ct opal at its center, radiating a stunning play of color that shifts beautifully in the light. Surrounding the opal are delica...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Vintage CHANEL Silk Camellia Brooch Black Gold
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted of cotton in white adorned with two leaves of the same fabric. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Measures approximately 7 x 9 cm. Comes wi...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Vintage gold tone rhinestone Christmas candle 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 46
❤️❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$100 Sale Price
78% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Swan Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (Stamped 585, maker’s mark)
Gemstones: Brilliant-cut Diamonds, approx. 0.65 carat total weight; Vibrant Ruby accents
Weight: 3.52 grams
Measurements: Approx. 0...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,372 Sale Price
30% Off
Vogue Bijoux Gold Plated Black Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch 1980s
By Vogue Bijoux
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Vogue Bijoux gold plated brooch featuring black enamel and clear rhinestones, with four accent square red rhinestones. It is in the Art Deco style. The brooch is in very goo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior 1972 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Elegant Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1972 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Not any colour loss, but light dark spots, barely noticeable. 100% ge...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
WEISS CO NY silver tone rhinestone designer brooch
By Weiss
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed WEISS CO NY
• silver tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold
Vintage gold tone rhinestone small clock designer brooch
By Coro
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 41
❤️❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edwardian 14k Gold and Bloodstone Cabochon Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold & bloodstone stick pin.
In 14k gold.
Mounted with a prong set bloodstone cabochon.
Simply a wonderful Edwardian stick pin!
...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Jasper, 14k Gold
Estate Art Deco Platinum Diamond Double Clip Brooch - VHK#508b
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco Platinum Diamond Double Clip Brooch - VHK#508b
Item Details:
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 21.4 grams
Diamond Details: 5.00ct total weight, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Mid-Century Fan Vintage Brooch 1950th
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Expression of Prestige and Timeless Style
Capture the elegance of a bygone era with this Vintage Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and hailing from th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ART DECO brooch with ruby and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.9 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI
detailed description
the brooch is 7.0 cm wide and 1.3 cm high
weight 5.9 grams
set...
Category
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Vtg Hector Aguilar for Coro Mexican Diorama Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Hector Aguilar for Coro Mexican round diorama pin brooch. The brooch is decorated with a rooster design and adorned with raised sphere shaped accents. Marked with copyright...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Line Vautrin 1955s Broche pendentif Bronze Artist Brooch pendant
By Line Vautrin
Located in PARIS, FR
Line Vautrin (1913-1997) brooch in geometric bronze, decorated with a large pin on the back, signed in the lower part on the back. Width 4.4 cm x height 9 cm. The piece is vintage bu...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Christian Dior Vintage Huge Black Enamel Crystals Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Black Enamel Crystals Feather Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Very new. Rare to find. 100% ...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage gold tone chain rope bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$92 Sale Price
20% Off
Chanel camellia brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL -(Made in France) Black velvet camellia brooch.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Diameter: 13 cm
SKU:BRB29
Category
1990s French Brooches
CHANEL Black and Gold CC Logo Perfume Bottle Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Chic CHANEL brooch shaped like a perfume bottle. Adorned with black, gold, and pink accents.
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
2021 collection
Gold Plated
The brooch is in goo...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Antique Art Deco Paste Fob Lapel Watch 1920s (see condition report)
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Art Deco paste fob watch. An unsigned beauty. During the 1920s & 30s Art Deco style reigned supreme. The bold new designs flowed though to fashion introducing streamlined, geometr...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Large Antique Japanese Shakudo Samurai Warrior on Horse with Groom Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique beautifully detailed Japanese Shakudo brooch of a Samurai warrior on a horse being held by a groom. Intricately detailed, the Samurai is de...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Brooches
Materials
Shakudo, Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
Hermès Brooch Lapel Pin Horse Shaped Golden
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely Authentic Hermès Lapel Pin
In shape of a horse
Made of non-precious golden metal
Vintage Item
Colorway: golden
Main photo made at sunlight /...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Chanel White Maltese Cross Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Sometimes referred to as the Amalfi cross, the maltese cross became an iconic symbol that appears across many of Chanel's designs. Created by Fulco di Verdura for Coco Chanel, the ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Crystal Own Pin Brooch, Blue Jelly Belly Cabochon
Located in Milford, DE
Wisdom of the owl and the glamour of Kenneth Jay Lane! A golden owl pin with a carved dark blue cabochon belly and mesmerizing green crystal eyes, accented with clear crystals.
Gold...
Category
2010s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
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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