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Place of Origin: French
Fabrice Paris Giant Black Dahlia Resin Flower Brooch
By Fabrice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris created this stunning giant resin flower brooch for the renowned Parisian fashion store Fabrice. The rare piece is entirely handmade, so each piece is unique. The importa...
Category
1990s Artisan French Brooches
Claude Montana for Claire Deve Paris Brutalist Blue and Silvered Resin Brooch
By Claire Deve for Claude Montana
Located in Atlanta, GA
Claude Montana Paris designed this rare, brutalist brooch for Claire Deve in the 1980s. The modernist shape features a futuristic design crafted from silver-coated resin. The piece i...
Category
1980s Modernist Vintage French Brooches
CHANEL brooch 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL oval brooch
Red and green Gripoix with micro pearls
Collection 25 - early 1990s
Made in France
Measures:
Length mm. 65
Width mm. 60
Excellent condition
Category
1990s French Brooches
$3,829
Line Vautrin Talosel and Mirrors Brooch St Hubert Model
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Line Vautrin Talosel Cornucopia Brooch
An exceptional creation by the legendary artist Line Vautrin, this Talosel brooch embodies both artistry and innovation. Designed in the form o...
Category
1950s Modernist Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior by Galliano S/S 2002 Oversized Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful enameled butterfly brooch from Christian Dior Boutique, circa Spring 2002. Rare and collectible. Christian Dior was famously at the helm of the fabulous John Galliano at th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Base Metal, Enamel
Vintage French Art Deco Platinum 3.90ctw Diamond Brooch
Located in Orlando, FL
French Late Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Brooch, ca. 1945 — 3.90ctw
An exquisite French brooch from the late Art Deco period, crafted in platinum with a white gold pin. The elongated...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present a stunning and rare antique cameo featuring the ancient Greek goddess Artemis (Diana in Roman mythology). This late 19th-...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Christian Dior by Grosse Green and Blue Floral Bouquet Gilded Brooch, 1968
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Dior floral brooch was designed by Grossé in Germany in 1968. This rare piece was crafted by Henkel
Grossé for Christian Dior for their 1968 collection,...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Line Vautrin School Golden Honey Talosel Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning and rare dangling brooch was made in the 1970s by one of Line Vautrin's students. The brown Talosel framing boasts an encrusted geometric form with golden honey resin c...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage French Brooches
John Galliano Heart Vintage Brooch signed
By John Galliano
Located in Warminster, GB
A lovely large eye catching vintage crystal studded heart brooch by John Galliano.
John Galliano was Creative Director at Dior from 1997, when Gianfranco Ferre took over from him i...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Yves Saint Laurent Gold-tone large YSL Cassandre Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent Gold-tone large YSL Cassandre brooch featuring a large center YSL Cassandre logo, a back safety pin pitted at back. Circa 2000s
In good vintage condition Made in...
Category
Early 2000s French Brooches
Antique 1870 Miniature Painting Amor Cupid Brooch Oriental Pearls Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming brooch with a miniature painting depicting amor was created in 1870 ca. The miniature painting shows cupid holding a light in his left hand. In his right hand he is hol...
Category
1870s Baroque Revival Antique French Brooches
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Silver, Brass
Chanel Red Velvet Silk Camelia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel red silk velvet Camelia brooch featuring a bar-pin fastening and a back logo plaque.
Circa 2000s Made in France
Diameter: 3.9in (10cm)
Good vintage condition. Made in France....
Category
Early 2000s French Brooches
CHANEL brooch 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL
Oversize brooch
Year: 1970s
Made in france
Pearls and Gripoix multicolor:
center: green
around: amber, amethyst, red, blue
Golden metal
Measures: diameter mm. 75
Very good con...
Category
1970s Vintage French Brooches
$2,154
Antique Dieppe Carved Ivory Wheatsheaf Brooch, Circa 1840-1850
Located in Chesterland, OH
An utterly distinctive and truly captivating vintage treasure! Our Victorian Ivory Wheatsheaf Brooch is a gorgeous accessory that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Victori...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique French Brooches
Platinum-Topped Diamond Emerald Art Deco Pin Vintage Elegance Timeless Appeal
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this exquisite platinum-topped diamond and emerald pin embodies the geometric precision and glamour of the 1920s–1930s. The top portion, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Base Metal
$1,316 Sale Price
30% Off
Hermès Two Tone Gold Stirrups Brooch Lapel Pin Equestrian Theme Horse Texas
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Brooch
In shape of a harness collar holding 2 stirrup-shaped tassels
Each stirrup is held by a 3-row yellow gold chain, using the famous Vendome mesh from Hermès - braided appearance -, flexible and independent of each other
Harness collar made of yellow gold / Stirrups made of white gold
Vintage item made in France
"HERMES PARIS" engraved at back of one stirrup
Serial number engraved at back of the harness collar
Measurements:
- brooch is 2,7 cm long / 5,5 cm total high, stirrups included (1,06 / 2,16 inches)
- each stirrup is 1,8 cm long / 2 cm high (0,71 / 0,78 inches)
Condition: Excellent for a vintage item. No structal issue, no missing part. Clasp perfectly works. Pin in original condition. Golds are clean and shiny.
Will come in a vintage Hermès jewelry case...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 2021 Broche CC Irregular Stones and Pearls Golden Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from the 2021 collection in gold-plated metal with the CC logo motif inlaid with fancy pearls and white rhinestones of different shapes and sizes. Width 4.35 cm x heigh...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Marc Jacobs Bejeweled Pear Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marc Jacobs faux tortoise shell pear shaped brooch. Bejeweled with a red, pink, and green imitation stones. Brass Marc Jacobs stamp inlay. Handmade in France. Excellent condition.
A...
Category
Late 20th Century French Brooches
VAN CLEEF
ARPELS Paris Stylized Cat Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Precious Carvings
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A stylized cat brooch designed by Van Cleef
Arpels.
This is a fabulous brooch created in Paris by the French jewelry house of Van Cleef
Arpels, back in the 1990's. The l...
Category
1990s Modernist French Brooches
Materials
Quartz, Onyx, Tiger s Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1994 Chanel Haute Couture Broche Gripoix Glass Fancy Pearls Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch or pendant from the SS 1994 collection by Victoire de Castellane, XXL format made by Gripoix in gold-plated metal, red and green glass paste cabochons, white rhinestone...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady, late 19th early 20th century
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 19th early 20th century. It depicts a beautiful portrait of a young lady. The execution of the shell is ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Tennis Racket Brooch with Pearl Vintage Estate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite vintage brooch from the legendary house of Cartier, this finely crafted piece captures the brand’s timeless sophistication and whimsical elegance. Designed in the form of a ladies’ tennis racket, the brooch is beautifully rendered in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing Cartier’s mastery of proportion and precision. The strings of the racket are delicately detailed, and at the center rests a single white pearl measuring approximately 2.5mm, symbolizing the perfect tennis ball in a chic and understated nod to the sport.
Weighing 3.09 grams and measuring 1.5 inches in length, this piece is both elegant and wearable, ideal for adding a touch of refined personality to any outfit. The brooch represents the charm and grace of mid-century Cartier design, where sport and luxury harmoniously merged to create collectible objects of art. Its size makes it versatile—delightful on a lapel, dress, scarf, hat, or even on a handbag strap—bringing a quiet statement of taste and sophistication.
Estate Cartier jewelry continues to be highly sought after for its unmatched craftsmanship, iconic design language, and enduring investment value. Each piece tells a story of luxury that transcends trends, reflecting Cartier’s century-long legacy as “the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers.” Vintage designs such as this are becoming increasingly rare, cherished by collectors, connoisseurs, and style aficionados alike.
This brooch makes a thoughtful gift for tennis lovers, art collectors, or anyone who appreciates timeless design. It transitions seamlessly from daytime gatherings at the club to evening cocktail events, offering a refined and conversation-worthy accent. With the rising value of gold and the ever-growing desirability of Cartier estate jewelry...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern French Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Miniature Fine Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
A charming antique piece of jewelry, this rose gold brooch is oval in shape and edged with small gold motifs set with half-pearls a...
Category
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Gold
Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch
18ct Rose Gold French Stamped
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold French, Victorian Cherub Miniature Brooch Mother of Pearl Back
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cupid Brooch
18ct Gold French Stamped
Circa 1880s
Artist: D'apres Boucher
This exquisite museum worthy brooch showcases the enchanting depi...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite Vintage Dior Lapis Flower Brooch from 1967. A true treasure from the flower power era, this rare Dior brooch...
Category
1960s Vintage French Brooches
Antique 18ct Gold French, Victorian Hardstone Lady Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
18ct Gold French Hallmarked
Circa 1880
This exquisite antique brooch is a remarkable piece from the Victorian era, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beauti...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces from the 1920's. Old stock unworn pieces from a French factory. Many designs available in gilt or s...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
$595 / item
Signed Hermès French Sterling Silver Cord Twist Scarf Clip or Ring
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed scarf clip or ring.
By Hermes.
In sterling silver.
In a rope twist or coil form.
Signed Hermes to the reverse and stamped with French hallmarks to the base.
Together with its original box.
Simply a wonderful Hermes scarf clip...
Category
20th Century Modern French Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chanel CC Gold Tone Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC Small Gold-tone logo pin brooch featuring a silver-tone signature interlocking CC logo, crystal, embellishments, a back pin closure, a logo plaque.
Circa 2010s
Good vinta...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Lanvin Paris brooch features a turtle with silvered metal framing, topped with yellow enamel and complemented by Gripoix poured glass cabochons in carnelian color. The piec...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Amazing Art Deco Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Massive and Amazing Art Deco Paste Brooch, super dimensional, the finest of its kind from this period. Wonderful quality, hand made and set in sterling silver with faux emeralds and diamonds...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Cluster Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Chanel Maison Gripoix multi flower, multi layered brooch. Of jewel tone hand poured glass enamel set in gold plated bronze metal with crystal rhin...
Category
1990s Romantic French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian DIOR Amethyst
Ruby Crystal Sputnik Style Brooch 1963
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Introducing a breathtaking vintage Dior amethyst Sputnik brooch from 1963 - an extraordinary piece of modernist design and Dior heritage. Inspired by the space age, this rare brooch features a central amethyst glass cabochon, accented by six elongated glass cabochons, alternating amethyst and ruby glass, each hand-set with impeccable precision. The interplay of jewel-toned colours evokes a sense of Dior's refined opulence, while the machine-age design speaks to the innovation of Dior’s jewellery in the 1960s. A rare, date-stamped collector’s piece and a true style hero, exclusively curated by Jennifer Gibson Jewellery for lovers of iconic vintage fashion.
With pieces from her personal archive showcased at the Victoria & Albert Museum's acclaimed Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition, Jennifer Gibson is recognised as a leading expert in vintage Dior jewellery...
Category
1960s Vintage French Brooches
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Massive Turquoise Heart Crystals White Pearl Drop Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Haute Couture Vintage 1980s Massive Large Turquoise Green Blue Marquise Crystals Openwork Heart Love White Pearl Water Tear Drop Dangle Eleg...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Romantic Edwardian 18th Century Revival Portrait Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Romantic Edwardian 18th Century Revival Portrait Brooch of vermeil silver set with varisized seed pearls. The charming hand painted portrait surround has hand chased flowers and a ro...
Category
Early 1900s Romantic Antique French Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Fabrice Green Resin Flower Brooch
By Fabrice Paris
Located in New York, NY
Striking Fabrice Green Resin Flower Brooch from Paris. Hand molded resin is etched and curled to form petals, scored center and gold leaf stem. 199...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Rare Brooch for Christian Dior by Kramer Caduceus
By Kramer for Christian Dior
Located in Warminster, GB
One of the most iconic brooches made by Kramer for Christian Dior. Made between 1950 and 1959.
The Caduceus, the emblem of the medical profession, brooch is studded with small clear ...
Category
1950s Vintage French Brooches
ART DECO Platinum, Diamonds and Aquamarines Brooch c1920’s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Art Deco Diamond
Aquamarine Brooch — Platinum, French Origin, c1920’s
A superb Art Deco brooch in platinum (tested), designed in a bold geometric navette form and set througho...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond Sapphire Emerald Fleur Brooch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite expression of Van Cleef & Arpels artistry, this Fleur brooch embodies the maison’s signature elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the flor...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold,...
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
Category
1960s Modernist Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire
Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Brooch by Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Superb French Victorian era 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire & 2.36 Ctw. Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace & Brooch by Cartier Paris, composed of 18k light rosy yellow gold and silver. The hors...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Gripoix pour Chanel Broche ou Pendentif Camelia Purple Glass Brooch or Pendant
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Gripoix brooch (probably for Chanel) or Camellia pendant in gold-plated metal and purple-purple glass paste composed of large mobile petals, equipped with a pin and a bail (to attach...
Category
1980s Vintage French Brooches
Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Ostertag
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Diamond and Emerald brooch from the 1930's, set in platinum by Ostertag, France. This lovely design is very reminiscent of Coco Chanel's logo who was his neighbor in the period, where he was located at 16 Place Vendome.
Conjoined "C" motifs are are laid with a ladder of diamond baguettes edged with round stones terminating in 2 large diamonds (over 1 carat each) on one end and large fluted Columbian teardrops with tiny pave ball caps on the other.
Really exceptional quality and design from 1930's France. Ostertag pieces are exceptionally rare and have the highest quality gems and workmanship c/o the Rubel Freres...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Amuletic 12RockCrystals CagedRing MedievalStyle Gilt Bronze Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets and uncut girdle, while the culets range from off-center to blunted. They are tightly set within four linked rings to overlap at the same angle in a sparkling single row. Seeming to retain a little of its original yellow-gold gilding on just the interior, the frame that surrounds each of the four sections of three crystals enables them to reflect pale-yellow-and-lime light when the pendant is viewed from certain angles. Each crystal can be manually rotated.
Suggesting French heritage, the Medieval Frankish culture in northern France made jewelry in similar segmented or openwork shapes of wheels or whorls, which were worn as gem-decorated disk-shaped brooches or gold-caged rock...
Category
18th Century Renaissance Antique French Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel's appropriation of Byzantine and Renaissance forms continued throughout her career, often in the form of oversized cruciform brooches and pendants.
This one is set in bronz...
Category
1960s Byzantine Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Chanel cc brooch 2017
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cc logo brooch topped with rhinestones and costume pearls. A 2017 Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Condition:
Very g...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Chanel Gilt Leaf Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Striking floriform brooch completely handmade by Goossens for Chanel. Chanel's favorite fox chain is transformed into a spray of leaves centered with pastes. The texture of the chain...
Category
1960s Vintage French Brooches
Vintage Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Money Clip or Tie Pin Signed 728222
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless elegance and storied heritage of Cartier with this exceptional 18K Tri-Color Gold Trinity Tie Pin. Drawing inspiration from one of the Maison’s most iconic de...
Category
Early 2000s French Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Tri Color Gold Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French Tri Color Gold Ruby Brooch set in 18k gold from the 19th Century, Originally a cover for a fancy pocket watch, this was converted in the peri...
Category
1880s Late Victorian Antique French Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Massive Victorian French Diamond Gold Serpent Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinarily crafted French serpent brooch from the mid 19th Century. The massive proportions and realistic detailing help to date this amazing 3 dim...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Huge Turquoise Egyptian Revival Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Huge Massive Egyptian Revival Turquoise Emerald Pink Crystals Chunky Brooch, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Light glue and scratches at side, ...
Category
Early 2000s Art Nouveau French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Couture 1937-40 ElsaSchiaparelli MarcelVertes HarlequinDuck GlazedCeramicBrooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Between the first ad-campaign that legendary fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) commissioned from internationally-admired Paris-based Hungarian-born multimedia artist Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) for her blockbuster perfume "Shocking" in 1937, and in 1940 when they left France after launching her perfume "Sleeping" shortly before the Nazi occupation during WWII, the illustrator-cum-ceramist distinctly handmade-- while traditional materials for couture costume-jewelry were scarce in Paris--this whimsical red-glazed ceramic brooch depicting a duck holding a "wet" umbrella dripped with dashes of turquoise or black glaze.
Significantly, the trombone clasp of the brooch pin, the long-pronged gilt frame, and the text stamped on its back plate "Made In France" match a similarly sized glazed-ceramic brooch of a decoratively-chained bear that was published in the book Bijoux (page 146). The author Deanna Farenti Cera dated that likewise unbranded unsigned brooch to 1938 when it was commissioned for one of Schiaparelli's themed fashion shows "Circus". The invitation to that show, which was illustrated with circus characters and performing animals by Vertes' Parisian peer Christian Berard, included a domesticated white duck--notably not holding nor wearing a fashion accessory.
Unusually, Schiaparelli had commissioned couture umbrellas from other artisans in the 1930s--a couple of which were acquired by TheMet museum. Another relevant Met acquisition of the designer's couture evening gown, which it dates to Summer 1940, features three large glazed-ceramic fasteners in a contrasting color matching our brooch.
The like findings, materials, construction, text, object and palette aside, accessory-adorned ducks were also among the figurative animals commissioned by Schiaparelli for that last collection before the Germans dominated Paris by June 1940, which is evidenced by the photo of the dated gilt hatpin depicting a bejeweled bird head with a bill that appears in the book by Patrick Mauries about another Schiaparelli-associated French parurier Lina Baretti (pages 124-125). See our other listing for one of Baretti's uniquely feathered designs, which likewise has a pronged gilt frame with trombone clasp like ours, but whose partridge subject best suits an earlier Schiaparelli collection for Fall 1938 titled "Pagan".
For us, distinguishing our brooch from other one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces created for Schiaparelli couture...
Category
1930s Artisan Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Estate Cartier Substantial 14K Yellow, Rose Gold Bars Pendant Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate Cartier solid and substantial gold bars pendant clip brooch composed of eight interconnected gold bars of rose and yellow gold.
1940's
May be worn as a pendant or a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro French Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel brooch spring 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cross brooch with rhinestones and colorful cabochons. 1995 spring-summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Condition:...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
$11,368
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1990 Logo Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
1990s Yves Saint Laurent gold-tone logo brooch featuring a decorative YSL, a back safety pin.
Length: 1.18in. (3cm)
Width: 0.39in (1cm)
In good vintage condition Made in France. ...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Yves Saint Laurent Maison Gripoix Sun Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent 1970's Maison Gripoix sun brooch. Of gilt bronze, deep rose and vivid orange poured glass paste enamel.
1970's France. Unsigned.
Excell...
Category
1970s Vintage French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
1990s Elegant Costume Jewelry Brooch by Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1990s Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) costume jewelry brooch is an exquisite example of the bold, glamorous aesthetic for which the brand was renowned. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Retro French Brooches
Chanel Vintage 1990s Iconic 31 Rue Cambon Paris Logo Circle Round Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Unisex Iconic Textured 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS Logo Circle Round Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. A very beautiful brooch, signed a...
Category
1990s Art Deco French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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