Art Deco Paste Brooch France
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Paste Brooch France set in sterling from the 1920's. Beautiful quality construction and
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Brooch France
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Paste Brooch France set in sterling from the 1920's. Beautiful quality construction and
Sterling Silver
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
Sterling Silver
Faux Emerald Art Deco Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Faux Emerald Art Deco Paste Brooch with unusually shaped stones set in a crystal paste surround
Silver
Art Deco Paste Baguette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Paste Brooch with pale faux aquamarine square cut stones in an elaborate sterling
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Paste Basket
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco paste brooch set in sterling with enamel and glass stone flowers in the Cartier fruit
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste and Sapphire Arrow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French art deco paste and faux sapphire baguette arrow brooch. Excellent condition. 3
Gilt Metal
Art Deco French Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Art Deco French Paste brooch is sterling with hand set glass pastes in a High Art Deco
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Seagull Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Paste on sterling stylized bird in deco swirls. Intricate hand cut openwork on the
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive French Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch from the 1920's. Hand crafted openwork setting
Sterling Silver
Amazing Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent large art deco paste on sterling brooch circa 1930s. Typically deco design with large
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Crystal Paste Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bow brooch of vari size crystal paste and calibre set square jet glass stones, set in
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Sapphire Paste Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A 1930s Antique Art Deco Sapphire Brooch. There is something instantly compelling about a piece
Art Deco 1920s Silver and Paste Lizard Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
it is set with round, faceted colourless, green and red paste stones. The brooch fastens using a 'C
Silver
French Art Deco Brooch Paste Coral on Silver 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
French Art Deco Brooch Paste Coral on Silver. French assay mark. Circa 1930. Length: 1.97 inch
Coral, Silver
Art Deco 1930s French Paste Vintage Duette Clip Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
, faceted, colourless paste stones. The brooch mechanism fastens with a trombone catch and the fastening pin
Base Metal
Art Deco 1930s Silver, Paste and Glass Vintage Floral Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
, paste stones and claw set, square cut, blue and green glass stones in open-back mounts. The brooch
Silver
Antique Art Deco 1920s Rhodium-Plated Silver Paste Stone Plaque Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A very special 1920s Antique Art Deco Plaque Brooch. The 1920s brought clarity and boldness to
René Mittler Art Deco 1920s Paste and Sapphire Glass Vintage Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This elegant brooch is a lovely example of Art Deco paste jewellery. It was created by the French
Art Deco Carved Red Coral and Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco carved genuine red coral and crystal paste brooch set in 800 grade silver mounting. The
Coral, Silver
Art Deco style paste and enamel brooch, Ciner, USA, 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large and dynamic brooch in high Art Deco style from Ciner, New York. Although made from base
Base Metal
Art Deco Sterling Silver Peacock Brooch with Colored Paste Stones, c. 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marked "935" on the reverse, this Art Deco-era brooch is a vibrant example of early 20th-century
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pennino Magenta Paste Tree
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pennino Magenta Paste Clip brooch of oval collet set stones which forms the leaves in the tree
Rhodium
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird designed as a stickpin with genuine feather decoration. Hand set
Sterling Silver
Elegant Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow
Located in New York, NY
High quality Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow set in sterling silver from the 1920's. Set with tiny
Sterling Silver
Art Deco French Paste Sapphire Spray
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco French Paste Sapphire Spray from the 1930's. Set in sterling silver with faux
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Jabot
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco Jabot pin in the Moorish taste with emerald and amythest glass cabochons
Sterling Silver
$869
W 1.58 in L 1.97 in
c.1920 Art Deco French Silver, Paste and Emerald Melon Cut Glass Vintage Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This brooch is the ultimate expression of early Art Deco design. Of impeccable quality and in
Silver
Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray from the 1930's. Floral spray of bezel set
Rhodium
Early Czech Multi Paste Brooch, Neiger
Located in New York, NY
Early Czech Multi Paste Brooch from the 1920's by Neiger.. A filigree brass base is set with
Brass
Art Deco 1930s Emerald Paste Vintage Flower Dress Clip
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
, emerald green paste stones. The centre of the flower is detailed with claw set, colourless, round, paste
Base Metal
René Mittler Art Deco 1920s Vintage Paste Chrysanthemum Dress Clip
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This elegant brooch is a lovely example of Art Deco paste jewellery. It was created by the French
Renel Paris Vintage Art Deco 1930s Paste Dress Clip
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
. It is set with large and small, round, colourless paste stones. The reverse of the piece is stamped
Base Metal
Marcasite and Emerald Paste Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming paste set and marcasite salamander brooch set in sterling circa 1930s. Emerald pastes set
Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1930s Paste, Glass and Enamel Vintage Butterfly Fur Clip
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
enamel and small, round, colourless paste stones. It also features a central baguette cut, sapphire glass
Enamel
Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver with hand set pastes in typical High Style Art Deco Design. Clips separate off frame to be
Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco French Paste Dress Clip 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage French paste dress clip from the 1920s-30s. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips
Knoll & Pregizer Art Deco 935 Silver and Paste Lapel Clip circa 1930s
By Knoll and Pregizer
Located in London, GB
Fabulous large Art Deco 935 silver lapel clip, set with faceted paste stones by renowned German
Silver
$955
H 2.3 in W 2.9 in D 0.3 in L 2.9 in
A very large stylised clear paste Art Deco clip, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very stylish jewel, high high Art Deco in the French floral style and manufacture. This is a clip
Base Metal
Massive Staret Topaz and Crystal Paste Deco Bow
By Staret
Located in New York, NY
Massive Staret Topaz and Crystal Paste Deco Bow from the 1940's. Huge scale with vari shaped topaz
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage English Art Deco Silver & Paste Dress Clip Pair 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage English Art Deco Silver & Paste Dress Clip Pair. A wonderful design that embodies both
Antique Art Deco Paste Brooch Silver, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Antique Art Deco brooch has been modelled in Silver and set with an array of white
Silver
Art Deco Paste Stylized Arrow Brooch
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an handsome Art Deco paste stylized arrow brooch. The brooch measures 3" in width by 1/2
Vintage Art Deco Silver Paste Brooch
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Art Deco Solid Silver Paste & Red glass Brooch. Item Specifics Length: 5.5cm (approx 2.00
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Peking Glass Silver Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Art Deco c.1920s/30s Sterling Silver, Pecking glass and Paste brooch. Rare to find
Silver
Unavailable
H 2.56 in W 2.21 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Large Silver Paste Stone Brooch Green Paste, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Art Deco Silver brooch is adorned with a mixture of old brilliant cut and baguette
Silver
Antique Art Deco Paste Tourmaline Brooch Silver, circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
A glitzy antique Art Deco brooch from the 1920s decorated with glistening, clear pastes, a
Tourmaline, Silver
1930s Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite and Paste Retro Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite and Paste Retro Brooch Pin is a large and dramatic
Antique Art Deco Large Blue White Paste Brooch Fabulous Large Spray Silver
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Art Deco 1920's Vintage spray brooch is set in Sterling Silver. The brooch depicts a
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste French brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art deco steling paste brooch made in France in the 1930's. Set with pastes in a chevron pattern
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Cockatiel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming cockatiel brooch of French manufacture circa 1930. Hand set pastes with a faux emerald eye
Sterling Silver
Antique Paste Arrow and Ribbon Bow Brooch, Sterling Silver, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Art Deco era sterling silver and paste brooch. This brooch is so well designed
Sterling Silver
Deco French Paste and Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art deco steling paste brooch made in France in the 1930's. Set with pastes in a chevron pattern
Sterling Silver
German Art Deco Paste Spider and Fly Pin
By Knoll and Pregizer
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco 935 silver and 9K gold sparkly paste pin depicting a spider suspended beneath a fly by
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Tutti Frutti Deco Paste Basket
Located in New York, NY
Charming "Tutti Frutti" deco paste cascading flower basket brooch. This style of jewelry became
Sold
W 1.2 in D 0.3 in L 5.3 in
A striking silver and clear and coloured paste Art Deco jabot pin, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
coloured pastes from the 1920s. Typical of Cartier designs of the same era, this beautiful and unusual
Onyx, Silver
Sold
H 4 in W 2.75 in D 0.4 in L 4 in
Very large carved Bakelite and clear paste 'medallion' brooch, France, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very large carved Bakelite and clear paste 'fob' brooch, from the 1920s. Possibly French
Base Metal
Sold
W 2.4 in D 0.4 in L 3 in
Enamelled metal, clear and coloured paste 'cornucopia' brooch, Trifari, 1930s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
, highlighted by coloured paste cabuchons, the main body of the brooch in clear pastes, of exquisite quality. A
Base Metal
18 Karat Gold, Red Paste, & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming little antique stick pin has been set with a single brilliant cut red paste stone
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.6 in W 2.4 in D 0.2 in L 2.4 in
A Black Galalith, silver and clear paste clip, Mecan, France, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very stylish and rare jewel, high Art Deco in style and manufacture. This is a clip fitting, bold
Silver
French Art Deco Paste Brooch with Frosted Glass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Deco sterling and paste brooch with frosted glass ring circa 1930. High style deco paste, these
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Sculling Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco paste novelty sporting brooch from the 1930's depicting a rower in motion set
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Green and Clear Paste Stone Lizard Brooch circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco lizard brooch with green and clear paste stones, and red paste stone eyes. One
Art Deco 1920s Silver and Paste Vintage Statement Bar Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
, colourless paste stones. The brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch and the fastening pin is fitted
Silver
Sterling and Enamel Deco Paste Horse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming enamelled horse brooch in white and black with pastes set in sterling silver. 1930s.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste French Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco paste jabot pin with tassel. Pate de verre crysophrase and jet beads on the tassel
Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver & Blue Paste Plaque Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Art Deco Silver Brooch. A striking piece of original Art Deco jewellery from the 1920s-30s
Antique Paste and Silver Crescent Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely brooch is modelled in silver and is set with paste. Paste was used to mimic the look of
Silver
Unusual Art Deco Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Rhinestone Paste Duette Brooch from the 1930's. 2 Clips separate off the main
Rhodium
Antique Exotic Bird Silver & Paste Brooch 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An antique exotic bird brooch from the 1920s. Exquisite attention to detail and craftmanship sets
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H 2.2 in W 1.4 in D 0.2 in L 2.2 in
A geometric coloured paste 'Christmas Tree' brooch, Weiss, USA, 1950s
By Weiss
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
, and well known in vintage costume jewellery, for its unusual geometric, Art Deco style, although made
Gilt Metal
Knoll and Pregizer c.1920 Silver and Paste Vintage Penguins Brooch
By Knoll and Pregizer
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This delightful figural brooch was created in c.1920 by the German high quality costume jewellery
Silver
Sold
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 3.6 in
A very large metal, clear and emerald paste Art Deco clip, Renel, France, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very stylish jewel, high high Art Deco in style and make. This is a clip fitting, bold and strong
Base Metal
Ciner Tigers Eye Art Deco Revival Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Ciner Art Deco Revival Brooch of pastes, black enamel and genuine tiger eye. A nice
Gilt Metal
Eisenberg Ruby and Paste Crescent Clip
Located in New York, NY
Oversized ruby and faux crystal crescent moon shaped clip by Eisenberg, circa 1930's. Eisenberg began as a dress house ,but, their success with the embellishments and ornaments prope...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Silver Paste Arrow Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Art Deco c. 1920S/30s Silver and Paste (glass) Arrow brooch. Continental origin. Length
Silver
Antique Art Deco Silver Paste Brooch Pink Paste, 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This very beautiful genuine Art Deco Sterling Silver brooch is set with beautiful pink Paste Stones
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver Double Clip Brooch Paste, 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Sterling Silver Art Deco double clip brooch is genuine 1920. This unique Brooch
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Clip Brooch Clip on Earrings, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Art Deco Silver Paste brooch is in a league of its own! Genuine Art Deco
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Trifari Paste Cabochon Emerald Pin
By Trifari
Located in New York City, NY
Art Deco rhinestone and cabochon baguette green paste pin made by Trifari from the personal
Antique Paste Double Clip Brooch Silver 1920 Large Stamped
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful large antique Sterling Silver Art Deco double clip brooch is genuine 1920. This
Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Bakelite/Paste/Faux Emerald Cabochon Dress Clip
Located in Palm Springs, CA
highly stylized art deco sculpture to wear, embellished with some classic paste and cabochon decoration
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Art Deco platinum diamond brooch showcases a dazzling arrangement of round and baguette cut diamonds in an intricate floral fan design. Crafted in solid platinum (15.5 grams), th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
18K Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch with ca. 7 carats of diamonds (D-F/IF-VVS).
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,250
W 0.99 in L 1.23 in
Transformable Art Deco Period Diamond Ruby Platinum Pendant, Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, multi-faceted jewel which may be worn as a pendant on a diamond Riviera necklace, a wide torque style necklace or suspended from a more delicate chain when turned 360 degre...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Royal Natural white topaz sterling silver tiara head accessory wedding band
Located in Delhi, DL
For the queen in you! This royal tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is made up of Natural white topaz in sterling silver. Gemstone type- White topaz Gemstone origin- Nat...
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals from the 1920's. Faceted lead crystal sparkles brightly in this riviere style. This probably had an emerald stain at one point and there ...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere from the 1920's. A bronze filigree cage is set with paste jewels and enamel with a black velvet backing in the Austro Hungarian style. Int...
Certified Natural Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VICTORIAN NATURAL SALTWATER PEARL AND DIAMOND BOW BROOCH (late 19th Century) (GIA Lab report and Gem & Pearl Lab report) Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch 19th Cen...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$6,495
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Original Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch features a striking combination of Old European Cut, Single Cut, and Baguette Cut diamonds, totaling approximately 4 carats i...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sterling Paste Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant art deco paste bracelet set in sterling with large faux emerald bullet cab stones. Pierced articulted metalwork in art deco bow motifs.
Excellent
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Rock Crystal Flapper Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Rock Crystal Flapper Earrings from the 1920's set in sterling. Original screw back fittings. Lovely greek key pattern set around central crystal. 1920's USA. 2" x 3/8".
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Fine Art Deco Ruby and Crystal Paste Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Art Deco Ruby and Crystal Paste Bracelet set in sterling silver from the 1930's. Alternating plaques of Deco motifs with round, baguette and square cut pastes, set in ster...
Crystal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$4,617Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.78 in L 0.71 in
Art Deco Brooch Adorned with 3.01 Carat Diamonds And Platinum
Located in Vannes, FR
This platinum brooch, a true masterpiece of fine jewelry, is adorned with 85 gleaming diamonds totaling 3.01 carats. At the heart of this resplendent creation sits a majestic G-color...
Diamond, Platinum
Elegant Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Brooch from the late 19th Century set in sterling. Made in France with sterling hallmarks on hook closure. Heavy quality sterling hand set with...
Sterling Silver
$125,000
H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.