Cartier, Paris diamond and ruby arrow jabot brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco jabot brooch in the shape of a ruby arrow with a diamond fleche, in 18k and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage French Bulldog Dog Charm
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized platinum French Bulldog dog Bead set throughout with rose cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.30 carat total - eye clean and bright Accented by a 1.0 mm roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Multi Gem Art Deco Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem Art Deco Brooch Gold Type: 18K Yellow Gold 8 rubies, 6 emeralds & 11 diamonds total Measurements: 2 inches long 12.9 grams
Mauboussin Art Deco Love Birds Ruby and Diamond Pin, ca. 1920s
By Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Mauboussin Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Lovebirds Pin, ca. 1920s A very romantic Art Deco pin from the 1920s by the Parisian jeweller Mauboussin. This pin features two beautiful love b...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Ruby and Diamond BarBrooch, Platinum, Circa 1930. Signed.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
• Maker: Tiffany & Co. • Period: Art Deco • Circa: 1930 • Metal: Platinum. Total weight 8.5 grams • Gemstones: 8 calibre-cut rubies approximately 1.4 carats total weight and ...
Diamond, Ruby
Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking example of Art Deco-era craftsmanship, this 1920s platinum brooch features a vivid cabochon ruby at its center, surrounded by a dazzling array of old European brilliant-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920 Art Deco Platinum 1.00cttw Old European Diamond Ruby Oval Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00cttw Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Pair of Art Deco Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Clips, Circa 1937
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of Cartier, Art Deco, ruby and diamond double clips, with a triple row, raised, bombé cluster of faceted, round and cushion shaped rubies, in claw settings, flanked by pavé se...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Sophia D. Ruby and Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
It showcases a central ruby weighing 3.59 carats. Surrounding the ruby are diamonds totaling 7.06 carats, meticulously set to enhance their brilliance and complement the rich hue of ...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage Black Pearl Emerald Diamond & Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are amazed by the unique use of gemstones to create this vintage beauty!! Brooch Details Material: 18K White Gold Brooch Length: 1 Inch Brooch Width: 1 1/2 Inches Weight: 9.1 Gra...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Tutti Frutti Moonstone Diamond Flower Pot Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
One of the most desirable styles from one of the most desirable eras in jewelry manufacturing. This “tutti frutti” flower pot brooch is hand crafted in platinum and set with marquise...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Line Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head and owl hallmarks and and silver, crab hallmark. In the shape of a curved bar with typical Art Deco lines, the top of the brooch is set w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies. A spectacular long brooch with fine well matched and well cut stones. The 34 diamonds weigh an estimated...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Vintage Torch Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized platinum flame torch motif - an Art Deco symbol for enlightenment and knowledge Comprised of three calibre cut ruby cabochons inlaid as a torch flame Weighing ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1910s Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco ruby brooch has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Brooch. 3.60ct Tsavorite Yellow Diamond Ruby Frog Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stones: Tsavorite Garnet Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.55 Carats Total Primary Stone Placement: Body Accent Stones: Yellow Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.30 Carats Total Yello...
Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 15K Yellow Gold & Platinum Ruby and Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco ruby, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising two old European cut diamonds, and one marquise shaped ruby, set in platinum and 15 karat yellow gold, to a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Riding Crop Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Riding Crop Horseshoe Stick Pin. This beautiful Art Deco ruby and diamond horseshoe riding crop stick pin is crafted in 18k ye...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mauboussin Paris Leaves Brooch 18k Gold , Ruby and Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in istanbul, TR
The Mauboussin brooch is a fine jewelry piece crafted from 18k rose gold, featuring 10 round diamonds and a ruby as the secondary stone. This vintage piece is signed by the brand Mau...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond and Ruby Brooch Pendent
Located in New York, NY
The Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch Pendant of 20.8 grams is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from 18K white and yellow gold, this...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, R...
Ruby Diamond Bow Brooch with Openwork Design in 14KWhite Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Ruby Bow Brooch features vivid rubies accented by brilliant diamonds in an elegant Art Deco-inspired bow silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.69 carats and Diamond 1.37 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 5.3 cm Length: 3.5 cm Total Weight: 18.65 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum Gold Diamond Pearl Ruby Bird Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bird Brooch Pin From the Retro and Art Deco eras Beautiful detail workmanship Platinum & 18k Gold Mother of Pearl /Shell, Diamonds, Ruby, and Enamel Approx weight: 12 grams...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
$1,544Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Duck Stick Pin Diamond Accents and Ruby Eye Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Whimsical Nod to the Jazz Age Embrace the elegance and playful spirit of the Art Deco era with this charming platinum stick pin, intricately designed in the form of a duck. Lovingl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$5,184Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby with Diamond Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.78 carats with Diamond 0.41 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 4.6 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 11.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco parrot brooch in 18k white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Raymond Yard Art Deco Tutti Frutti Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Raymond Yard Art Deco Tutti Frutti Brooch Description: A magnificent floral basket brooch by Raymond Yard, finely crafted in white gold and adorned with carved sapphires and rubies ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$500Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Antique Style Sterling Silver Bird Brooch Pendant with Ruby & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This striking 3.65 carats bird brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and is adorned with pavé set round diamonds measuring approximately 0.89 mm. A vivid round ruby measur...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Enamel, Rose Cut and Old MIne Cut Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Fly Bug Insect Brooch Pin in 10 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Diamond Ruby Enamel 18K Gold Flag Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
The contrast of deep enamel, vivid rubies, and bright diamonds creates a striking Art Deco-inspired aesthetic.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold. This magnificent peacock is crafted in 18k white gold. The body and tail are pave set with 139 total round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Very Large Brooch with Diamonds, Opals & Ruby Eyes
Located in Broomall, PA
With its bold dimensions and exceptional detail, this brooch is both elegant and distinctive. Material: 18K Yellow Gold, Signed 750 and signed ART DECO Stones: Diamonds, Opals &...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Edwardian Style Circle Ribbon White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The combination of the smooth ribbon curves and the striking contrast between the diamonds and rubies captures the timeless glamour of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Diamond and Brown Diamond Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.95 carats, Diamond 0.28 carat and Brown Diamond 7.68 carats Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 7.4 cm Length: 3.4 cm Total Weight: 22.53 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti Double Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti double clip brooch. An exceptional piece, a beautiful example of Cartier's iconic Tutti Frutti design adorned with carved emeralds, baguette...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Brooch from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds ct 8.59 and Rubies ct 5.20. This Brooch was Manufactured in ‘60s in Italy by Expert Goldsmit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant bar golden brooch with rubies and diamonds, Spain, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful golden bar brooch with elements of platinum, set with diamonds of a total weight of about 0.07ct and rubies of a total weight of 0.48ct origin : Spain, early 20th century ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
$4,875Sale Price / item|25% Off
Butterfly Brooch with Emerald Ruby and Light Brown Diamond in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Width: 49 mm.
Emerald, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Fish Brooch Pin Diamonds Onyx Art Deco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The eye is accented with a ruby. The fins carry 0.20 carats of round diamonds.
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Filigree Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This antique brooch is beautifully handcrafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a delicate filigree design accented with rich blue enamel detailing. Measuring approximately 35.0mm in...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby & Diamond Hat Motif 18K Yellow Gold Convertible Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby and diamond brooch in 18K yellow gold featuring mystery-set ruby hat design with diamond accents and figural bow detail. Convertible design functions as brooch or pendant, measu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Yellow Diamond Ruby Vintage Style Frog Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a timeless touch of glamour to your collection today. Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Width: 49 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Opal Vase Brooch with Emerald Ruby and Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width: 24 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sophia D, 3.49 Carat Art Deco Egyptian Revival Platinum Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
3.49 Carat Art Deco Inspired Egyptian Revival Platinum Brooch with Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and Diamonds.
Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
$325Sale Price|50% Off
Silvorra 5.35ct Colorful Opal Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Bird Motif Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luminous 925 sterling silver, this exquisite brooch cum pendant is designed in an elegant bird motif, showcasing a vibrant harmony of natural gemstones and diamonds. At th...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Onyx Double Clip Brooch Charlton & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Charlton & Co. Art Deco double clip brooch made of platinum, with two polished black onyx panels accented with diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Tutti Frutti clip brooch in platinum and gold, crescent moon
Located in PARIS, FR
The pistil is represented by 14 8/8 cut diamonds. Art Deco Tutti Frutti brooch, circa 1925.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
$325Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Vintage Style Sterling Silver Opal Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite brooch cum pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and showcases a striking natural opal at the center, glowing with beautiful play of color. The design is accented ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Swan Brooch Pin Diamonds Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The design is complete with an intricate play of materials expertly custom cut into the figure: black onyx, red coral, crystal and mother-of-pearl, all lending the jewel a distinctiv...
Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Floral Carved Ruby 2.88ctw Old European Diamond Halo Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful vintage carved natural ruby brooch crafted from solid platinum. The carving features a floral pattern and it is a rectangular shaped cut. The frame is adorne...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Brooch in Yellow Gold 18 Carats Circa 1960 diamonds and ruby
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Stylized foliage brooch in 18 carats yellow gold decorated with 6 rubies and two diamonds circa 1960. Diamonds are 0.05 carat, that is a total of approximately 0.1 carat. Hei...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 17.61 carats with Diamond 0.80 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.3 cm Length: 6.5 cm Total Weight: 10.86 grams "We first o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Deco Sailfish Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This glamorous Antique art deco aquamarine diamond brooch pin is crafted in platinum and weighs approx. 23.3 grams.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$375Sale Price|50% Off
Silvorra Luxury Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Parrot Motif Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 925 sterling silver brooch cum pendant showcases a charming bird-inspired design adorned with GF-blue sapphire, GF-ruby, emerald, and diamonds. Featuring 7 oval and ro...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$380Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Flamingo Brooch Cum Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking 18.2 Carats flamingo brooch pendant features a stunning central natural blue sapphire, accented by a glass filled ruby for the eye and diamond body and is crafted in 92...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Estate Art Deco Diamond Sapphire & Ruby Platinum 4.2 Gm Pin / Broach VS Quality
Located in New York, NY
**Estate Art Deco Diamond Platinum Pin/Broach - VS Quality** This exquisite piece is a stunning example of Estate Art Deco design, featuring an impressive Design with one solitair...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Opal Diamond Ruby Antique Style Little Bee Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Opal, Diamond, and Ruby antique-style bee brooch is a charming celebration of artistry and symbolism. A luminous opal forms the bee’s body, glowing with iridescent beauty, while...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio Dits Meller 18K Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Pavé Ribbon Clip Brooch 1940s
By Mellerio
Located in Monaco, MC
From the oldest jeweler in Paris — Mellerio dits Meller, established in 1613 and jeweler to the crowned heads of Europe — this exuberant clip brooch captures the playful vitality of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum 2.80ct Diamond and No-Heat Burma Ruby Brooch MF02-021926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A sleek, Art Deco inspired design makes this luxury brooch endlessly impressive.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch with Marquise-Cut Center Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in luminous 18K white gold, this bold and elegant brooch features a striking Art Deco-inspired design centered around a 0.52-carat marquise-cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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.