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Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
- Where is Lucien Piccard made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Where Lucien Piccard watches are made varies. When the watchmaker opened its doors in 1923, its timepieces were exclusively handcrafted by artisans in Switzerland, and most vintage Lucien Piccard watches are Swiss-made. However, some contemporary timepieces from the company are produced in factories overseas. Explore an assortment of vintage Lucien Piccard watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lucien Piccard is a well-known watch brand that has been around since 1923. The first watches were made by hand in Switzerland, a country known for its experience in watchmaking. Today the watch brand still uses in-house artisans and stands by their superior craftsmanship by offering a lifetime warranty. Find a collection of vintage and modern Lucien Piccard watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a Lucien Piccard watch, enlist the help of a licensed jewelry appraiser. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to determine the production date of a Lucien Piccard timepiece on your own due to a lack of authoritative online references. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Lucien Piccard watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Lucien Piccard is a designer watchmaker, but generally no longer considered a luxury watch. When the company opened in 1923 in Switzerland, it specialized in producing expensive watches, but over the years, it shifted gears to provide finely-crafted timepieces at a more accessible price. Shop a selection of Lucien Piccard watches on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Lucien Piccard watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Swiss Watch International owns Lucien Piccard as of December 2021. The Ben-Shmuel family is the sole owner of Swiss Watch International. Lucien Piccard originally founded the watchmaker in Switzerland in 1923. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Lucien Piccard watches.
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