Napier Modernist Swirl Citrine Paste Suite
By Napier
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Napier Modernist Swirl Citrine Stone Suite. Brooch with earrings with clip back fittings. A gilt striated coil motif is edged with dozens of oval citrine pastes. 1960's USA.
Gilt Metal
$7,750 / set
Marcel Boucher Sapphire Invisibly Set Suite
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Very high quality, Clip back fittings. 1960's USA. 2" Brooch, 1" earrings.
Gilt Metal
Vintage 18 Ct Diamond & 15 Ct Ruby Floral Broach 52.8 GM 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage 1960s floral brooch of opulent aesthetic and unmatched sophistication depicts a very precious Natural ruby in pear , oval and heart shape flowers and long strin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Kt White Gold Diamond & 18 Ct Pink Sapp Floral Bouquet Broach 30.4 GM
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage 1960’s pin is in pristine condition. Diamond and pink sapphire Retro Floral Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry Weight: 30.4 grams Measurements: 3" l...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18 Kt White Gold Diamond & 13 Ct Pink Sapp Floral Bouquet Broach 23.2 GM
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage 1960s lapel brooch of opulent aesthetic and unmatched sophistication depicts a very precious two floral bouquet with oval vibrant Pink Sapphire buds and roun...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati Vintage Diamond Flower 18k Gold Spray Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1960s Buccellati flower pin brooch spray pin is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Price Upon Request
Bakelite Wardrobe
Located in New York, NY
Clear Bakelite Feather pin, stained in red and trimmed and trimmed with decorative nailheads, 1940s, 3.5" x 2": $395 Lucite and rhinestone strawberry brooch, 1960s, 2" x 1.2...
$9,387Sale Price|20% Off
Combination Pearl Necklace and 1960s Diamond Brooch Clip
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
This lovely piece of jewellery was created in our workshop from a 1960s brooch. Total length of the necklace: 47 cm, Brooch diameter: 4 cm.
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum,...
Vintage Swag Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold & Diamonds with 18" Zircon Bead Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes converted an enormous 1960's brooch (this pendant is only part of it!)
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
vintage jomaz modernist swag brooch & earrings 1960s
By Jomaz
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage Jomaz swag brooch and earrings from the 1960s. Featuring a stylish swag style design, textured gold panelling and contrasting pave set crystal panels.
$183Sale Price|20% Off
Juliana Cross Statement Necklace or Brooch By DeLizza & Elster, 1960s
By Delizza & Elster
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Gold plated hardware - 4" x 3.25" pendant - 36" removable chain - Jet black glass rhinestones - Can be...
French 1960s Limoges Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch-Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold , eagle head hallmark. This charming gold pendant features an oval Limoges enamel piece at its center depicting a woman’s profile. The enamel i...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Gold Opal Diamond Pendant, Brooch, 1960s 13+ Carat
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Opal and Diamond Brooch / Pendant with a 13 Plus Carat center Opal stone. 16 Prong-set diamonds surround this massive opal. Opal measures 23.2 mm x 17.4 mm . The Pendant mea...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18k Yellow and White Gold Brooch / Pendant, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ornate and striking brooch/pendant from the 1960s is a shimmering masterpiece, expertly crafted in a luxurious combination of 18K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This intricate and grandiose pendant/brooch from the 1960s is a gleaming showcase of luxurious Italian craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Multi-Gemstone Brooch Pendant Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in 18k yellow gold with a center Cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 28.00 carats, additional 35 Cabochon Rubies weighing approximately a total of 31.50 carats, 21 Ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Florenza Dragons Breath 3pc Parure Necklace Brooch Bracelet 1960s Rare
By Florenza
Located in Wilmslow, GB
One of Florenza's rarest and best suites. This Vintage Florenza dragons breath bracelet, large pinwheel brooch and statement pendant necklace are nothing short of exquisite works of ...
1960s Hobe Chain-Link Brooch and Cuff Set with Metal Fringe
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1960s Hobe milkglass and faux coral rhinestone cuff and brooch set: Chain link mess and chain fringe.
1960s 18k Ballerina Pendant/Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds
Located in London, GB
This delightful European ballerina pendant has been intricately made in white and yellow 18k gold. The ballerina's face is a pear shaped pink sapphire and her skirt is decorated with...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Drop Earrings and Brooch with Rose Motif, circa 1950s-1960s
Located in London, GB
Metal: 14ct Yellow Gold Age: 1950s/1960s
14k Gold
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Gold Opal Brooch Pendant with Diamonds & Pearls, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Opal Brooch is really lovely. It measure 1 1/4" round. It has 5 seed Pearls and 10 Diamonds around carved detailed leaves. The Opal is approximately 7 carats and a beautiful s...
White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1960s Turquoise Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold Vintage Cross Pendant Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced gold cross form decorated with fluted high polish center with textured gold accents Featuring fanning terminals and prong set turquoise cabochons throughout Opa...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Gold and Keshi Pearl and Diamond Convertible Brooch Necklace, 1960s
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid century modern choker necklace featuring an abstract gold plaque. The 1 1/2" gold abstract designed pendant/brooch enhanced with 8 round white diamonds on a detachable 13 1/2 twi...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
3.36 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Grape Leaf Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 1960's opal and diamond brooch. 28 varying in size, round bluish green fiery cabochon opals set in a 14k yellow gold grape leaf design that can be worn as a brooch or penda...
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 12K Gold-Filled Brooch with Natural Baltic Amber Pear Figural Pin
Located in Milford, DE
Beautifully crafted in the 1950s–1960s, this brooch captures the glamour of the era — perfect for collectors of vintage costume jewelry, bridal styling, or adding a statement highlig...
Crystal, Gold-filled
Heavy French 18k solid gold Necklace - Cleopatra collar - 1950's - Bow brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
This lovely collar is inspired by Christian Dior & Boucheron, who presented a similar design in the 1960's. A ruby set bow brooch is detachable, making it possible to swap it for an ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Trifari "Esplanade" Suite with Original Box
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional find in original box. 1960's USA. Brooch 3.5" x 3". Earrings 1.5" x 1".
Gilt Metal
Trifari Jewels of India Moghul Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate pave crystal stone work set in both gilt and rhodium metal with cabochon stones in jewel tones. 1960's USA. 1" across. Matching brooch available.
Gilt Metal
Trifari Mirrored Tile Modernist Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Modernist style with gilt chain. 3.5" x 3" pendant. Chain measures 23". 1960's USA. Matching brooch and earrings available.
Gilt Metal
18K Dragon Head Cocktail Necklace – Coral, Diamond, Chinese Cultured Pearls
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
- Materials: vintage 18K gold dragon brooch (circa 1960s) with coral and pearl accents and diamond eyes (0.01cttw), black and silver Chinese cultured pearls, 22K yellow gold pukka ...
Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Spiked" Diamond & Tahitian Pearl Pendant in Platinum on 14K White Gold Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This smart, sinewy new pendant by Eytan Brandes is actually a very clever re-use of a vintage (circa 1960's) diamond leaf brooch. The "spike" was the center vein of the leaf, but he...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gol...
1 Carat Diamond Ribbon Pendant in Platinum with Silver-Blue Akoya Pearls
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes converted a fussy 1960's diamond brooch into the striking and one-of-a-kind pendant.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
David Webb Diamond Gold Swirling Ribbon Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular 1960s David Webb brooch in platinum and 18K gold formed as a swirl of ribbon with one side ribbed and the other set with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
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.
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