Bakelite brooch with Crystal inlays from 1950s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful brown, typical color for Bakelite, brooch with cut rhinestones inlays. The brown
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Other
Bakelite brooch with Crystal inlays from 1950s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful brown, typical color for Bakelite, brooch with cut rhinestones inlays. The brown
Crystal, Other
Retro Carved Yellow Bakelite Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Bakelite brooch. Art Deco style with deeply carved decoration. Simply a great brooch
Apple-Juice Bakelite Brooch or DressClip with Floral Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb hand-made Bakelite brooch dress clip features a floral design with a deeply carved and
Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Brooch of brightly colored carved and painted sombreros dangling from a
Isabel Canovas Orange Bakelite Canovas Pineapple Brooch
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Isabel Canovas - (Made in France) Orange bakelite brooch with tiny golden metal studs representing
Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Carved Hand Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
butterscotch Bakelite, this brooch features a delicate, sculptural hand—gracefully poised with fine detailing
Bakelite Bambi Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite Bambi brooch from the 1930's with cold painted enamel accents. Cartoony and Disney-esque
Bakelite Blackbird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Bakelite carved black bird brooch from the 1930's. Glass painted eyes. Handcarved in the Deco
Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Striking Art Deco black bakelite clock brooch with moveable hands. Chrome back. Excellent condition
Gilt Metal
Frisky Bakelite Terrier Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming carved red bakelite terrier on a carved wood chair. Expectantly perched waiting for her
Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch from the 1930's of hand carved and patinaed green and brown
Art Deco Bakelite Sailfish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Sailfish Brooch of gilt metal with pave accents. Body of fish is reverse
Gilt Metal
Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a bakelite cherries with
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Bakelite Figural Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Figural Papal Brooch from the 1930's. Hand carved of butterscotch and
Gilt Metal
Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a large bakelite "plum" set
Brass
Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch hand carved in mango toned bakelite with hand cold
Art Deco Bakelite Sword Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco Bakelite Sword Brooch from the 1930's. Hand carved with gilt filigree decoration and
Gilt Metal
1930s Bakelite "Goofy" Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming cartoon cat brooch from the the 1930s of stained and painted cream bakelite. Bakelite
Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Charming figural brooches from the late 1930's of football cleats in navy blue bakelite with cold
Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch from the 1930's. Root beer bakelite set with brass
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch. Hand carved in green end of day marbleized bakelite
Brass
Art Deco Bakelite Terrier Fob Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Terrier Fob Brooch from the 1930's. Apple juice bakelite is set with a
Gilt Metal
Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Super unusual and rare, collectible black Americana themed brooch of a young boys face in hand
Spazio 1980s Bakelite and Chrome Spike Brooch
By Spazio
Located in New York, NY
Carved Bakelite and chrome brooch in the art deco taste by Spazio, Italy circa 1980s.
Art Deco Bakelite Rare Mixed Fruit Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite rare mixed fruit brooch. The hand carved fruits are applied onto an oval of
Chanel Black Bakelite and Golden Metal Brooch, 1999
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black bakelite and golden metal brooch. Fall-Winter 1999 Collection
Gold
Coro Art Deco Bakelite and Pave Scottie Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Charming Coro Art Deco Bakelite and Pave Scottie Brooch set in rhodium with cold enamel accents
Rhodium
Art Deco Bakelite and Brass Carved Oval Pin Brooch
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous carved vintage art deco bakelite and brass trimmed oval pin brooch will make any
Brass
$2,500
H 4.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.5 in L 4.25 in
Vintage Rare Orange Bakelite Geometric Dangler Pin Or Brooch
Located in North Miami, FL
This special original vintage Art Deco orange bakelite dangler pin and or brooch is quite special
Rare B. Blumenthal Co. Bakelite and Lucite Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Masive Bakelite and lucite flower unsigned bouquet brooch by B. Blumenthal Co. from the mid 1930s
Brass, Gilt Metal
Designer Red and Black Bakelite Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Designer Chunky Red and Black Bakelite Layered Bow Tie Ribbon Pin Brooch. For that Special
$480
H 1 in W 3 in D 0.25 in
ArtDeco c1925 Bakelite TriColor RedBlueGreen Carved Ribbon Bow BrassPin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique ArtDeco-period Bakelite rare three-color ribbon bow hand-blended-and-carved brooch. Given
Brass
$103Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Salamander Brooch With Cherry Bakelite By Jean Painlevé, 1930s
Located in McKinney, TX
" - Gold plated hardware - Red bakelite - Three dimensional salamander/lizard figural - By Jean
Price Upon Request
Bakelite Wardrobe
Located in New York, NY
": $225 Reverse carved and painted inusual bakelite apple juice brooch from the
3 Egyptian Revival Marbled Bakelite Winged Scarab Insect Dress Clip Brooch Deco
Located in New York, NY
Brooches in Marbled Bakelite. The Museum Quality brooches depict winged Scarab beetles, one of the
1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic C C Chanel, early works in 18 Karat yellow gold and rose color Bakelite in good condition
Gold
$256Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.7 in W 2.49 in
Apple Green Marbled Bakelite Crystal Encrusted Leaf Pin Brooch, Early 1900
Located in Milford, DE
Fabulous bakelite leaf pin in vintage, marbled, apple green. Accented with sparkling white crystals
$376Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.71 in W 3.59 in
Apple Green Bakelite Crystal Encrusted Art Nouveau Pin Brooch, Early 1900
Located in Milford, DE
Fabulous bakelite pin in vintage apple green. A sophisticated art-nouveau inspired design, accented
$375Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.12 in W 1.97 in D 0.6 in
Vintage bird brooch made of Lucite and brown Bakelite from the 1930/40s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Clearly wonderful bird of paradise brooch made in the 1930/40s USA. Window glass/acrylic from the
Price Upon Request
Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Charming selection of bakelite figural brooches with different treatments and techniques. All hand
Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set
By Pellini
Located in New York, NY
Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set of tortoise bakeite with injected black dots. Brooch has 4 dots and
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Gazelle brooch of tortoise bakelite clad with silver metal. Artisans in the
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Bakelite Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite Dress Clips in the form of a pair of hand carved faces. Gilded carved bakelite
Art Deco Bakelite Owl on Branch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Owl on Branch from the 1930's. Hand carved maroon bakelite owl with
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip from the 1930's. Hand carved and decorated with gilt wires
Gilt Metal
Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle from the 1970's. Carved with 2 fish meeting at the
Art Deco Bakelite Clips c. 1920-30
Located in Stamford, CT
Attractive Set of Art Deco Bakelite Clips with Musical Notes are not expensive and look dashing on
$385 / set
H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.63 in
1930s Art Deco Bakelite Dress Clips, Brick Red with Brass Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Art Deco style Bakelite dress clips. These brick red color carved Bakelite dress
Brass
Bakelite cuff/bangle and green brooch set with a gold-colored flower, 1940s US
Located in Stuttgart, DE
gold-colored petals and a Bakelite pistil. There is also a matching Bakelite flower brooch with the
Large Countess Cis Double Plum Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Double Plum Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with large bakelite "plums
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Crystal Snake Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Art Deco Snake Brooch. Black Bakelite set with sparkling crystals for a chic adornment
LB offers Wedgewood Jasperware brooch Bakelite buckles Chinese Crystal Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage black and White Wedgewood Jasperware brooch on Two Vintage
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$184Sale Price|33% Off
H 2.5 in L 20.5 in
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Bakelite Buckle with two Vintage Sterling Silver
Onyx, Sterling Silver
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle Floral SS Brooch Cinnabar Coral Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Dramatic Vintage Red Bakelite Buckle with a vintage Sterling
Coral, Sterling Silver
$156Sale Price|37% Off
H 2.5 in L 20.5 in
LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckle Vintage brooch Crystals French glass Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage 40’s Green marbelized Square Bakelite belt Buckle pendant
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle MOP Brooch Quartz Crystal Venetian Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Bakelite Buckle and vintage hand carved large Mother of Pearl centerpiece. Large faceted naturally colored
Quartz, Sterling Silver
$336Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.99 in L 23.63 in
Vintage Necklace green Bakelite and white plastic balls from the 1980s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
comfortable to wear in terms of weight. The green oval brooch, Bakelite early 40s. is sold separately
Quartz
Unavailable
Reverse carved Bakelite brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage reverse carved Bakelite brooch with chain.
Unavailable
Cherry Red Bakelite Brooch and Bracelet
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a fantastic cherry red bakelite brooch and bracelet set in very good vintage condition. The
Vintage Art Deco Translucent Twisted Cord Abstract Bakelite Brooch
Located in Balmain, AU
Vintage Art Deco translucent twisted “cord” abstract Bakelite brooch Dimensions - Width 1.5 cm
Cherry Red, carved Bakelite brooch with Fern, C1930's
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Cherry Red, reverse carved Bakelite brooch with Fern Like inclusions as in Amber, Art Deco, C1930's
Amber
1940s Glass Heart and Bakelite Brooch
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Circa 1940s pink glass, bakelite and hand made pearl details with metal sticks showing construction
Unavailable
Vintage Bakelite Statement Brooch
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Red and black vintage bakelite brooch
1930's Art Deco Black Bakelite Carved Floral Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A miniature work of art, this jet black wheel carved by hand rectangular floral bakelite brooch
1930s Bone Bakelite Carved and Painted Lovebirds Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A heavily carved bone bakelite brooch depicts adorable love birds in silhouette beak to beak
1930s Bakelite Articulated Figural Red Cross Nurse Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic but very rare 1930s figural articulated bakelite brooch pin- depicting a red cross nurse
Art Deco Red Bakelite Spider Pin
Located in Winnetka, IL
, listed separately, is available with orange bakelite. Brooches could be worn together. (See last photo
Gilt Metal
1930s Bakelite Movable Articulated Figural Mexican Man Smoking Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Figural bakelite brooches and pins are always filled with wit and whimsy, and this Mexican Smoking
1930s Figural Bakelite HAT Pin Brooch with Carved Detail and Dried Flowers
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Figural Bakelite HAT Pin Brooch with Carved Detail and Dried Flowers is a fine example
1930s Bakelite Dove with Olive Branch Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This heavily carved bakelite brooch dates from the 1930s, and depicts a bird in flight clutching an
1930s Figural Black Bakelite Dog with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rarity indeed, this 1930s Black Bakelite DOG with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin, is part of a
RARE 1930s Bakelite Patriotic Eagle with Drum and Batons Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This RARE 1930s Bakelite Patriotic Eagle with Drum and Batons Brooch/Pin is a masterwork of
Bakelite Swag Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
A gilt and bakelite leaf brooch suspending drop pendants. Unsigned Schiaparelli.
Unavailable
Bakelite Crystal Flower Brooch
Located in Carlsbad, CA
One of a kind black flower bakelite crystal brooch.
Crystal
Toffee Bakelite Bow Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
A toffee colored bakelite bow brooch with a stylized gilt knot.
Unavailable
1930s Bakelite APRICOTS Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This classic art deco 1930s bakelite fruit pin is a rarity. Cherries are the most common....with
Unavailable
1930s Bakelite RED Carved EAGLE Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic bakelite image and theme, the Patriotic American easgle in brooch format here, is highly
1930s Bakelite Multicolor Geometric PHILADELPHIA Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Universally acclaimed the Iconic 1930s Bakelite Multicolor Geometric PHILADELPHIA Brooch/Pin is a
1930s Bakelite Stylized Horse Head Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Always classic, this 1930s Bakelite Stylized Horse Head Pin Brooch is a more unusual than normal
Unavailable
1930s RED Bakelite Scotty Dog Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic of both bakelite and art deco 1930s culture, this red BAKELITE scotty pin is iconic
1930s Bakelite Scottie Dog Terrier Brooch Pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
This iconic scottie dog pin made of tortoise coloured bakelite will match any ensemble. Completely
Art Deco Intaglio Cameo Brooch in Jet Black Bakelite, Substantial Brooch
Located in Balmain, AU
Large Deco intaglio Cameo brooch in Jet Black Bakelite, substantial brooch Dimension - 6cm x 6 cm
1930s Bakelite Circle Brooch/Pin with Rare Patina
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic 1930s bakelite round floral carved brooch makes the leap from standard to rare with this
1930s Resin Washed Bakelite Dachsund Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Resin Washed Bakelite Dachsund Dog Pin Brooch is adorable in tone, and represents the
Unavailable
Rare 1930s Bakelite V for Victory Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic figural patriotic brooch pin popular in the USA as WWII started, this brooch is a bit of
1930s Bakelite Patriotic Uncle Sam Articulated Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic figural patriotic brooch pin popular in the USA as WWII started, this brooch is a bit of
Vintage Chanel bakelite black heart pink Glass Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel brooch with bakelite heart design this is referenced on book "costume jewellery" By Miller
1930s Bakelite Carved Figural Strawberries Dress Clip/Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The dress clip format of brooch was popular in the art deco and art moderne eras. Attached to a
1940s Brooch in Gilded 925 °/°° Silver with Orange Bakelite
Located in roma, IT
Wonderful 1940s brooch in 925 ° / °° silver with orange bakelite depicting an African face. The
Silver
Vintage Rare 1930s Bakelite Fountain Pen Dangling School Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare 1930s brooch comes from the school days Bakelite collection. It has an old-fashioned
1930s RED Bakelite Double Pears Pin Brooch Rhinestone Detail
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s RED Bakelite Double Pears Pin Brooch with Rhinestone Detail is a languid and fluid
1930s Whimsical Bakelite Peas and Carrots Figural Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brooch/Pin sums up the essence of whimsy which so many admirers love about figural bakelite jewelry. A
Unavailable
H 1.5 in W 2.5 in L 3.13 in
20th Century Art Deco Bakelite & Celluloid Studio Feather Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Art Deco Bakelite & Celluloid Austrian crystal rhinestone feather brooch. This piece
1930s Translucent Maroon Bakelite Carved Leaf bar Pin brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic 1930s Translucent Maroon Bakelite Carved Leaf bar Pin brooch is rich claret color and
1930s Adorable Figural BAKELITE CAT Kitty Feline Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare indeed is this 1930s Adorable Figural BAKELITE CAT Kitty Feline Brooch Pin. For every 1000 dog
1930s Geometric Bakelite Laminated 4 color Arrow Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
American bakelite. Beautiful original laminating material has patinated properly and imbues the brooch
Bakelite Figural Belt and Buckle 2 Color Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stylish and sleek, this figural belt and buckle pin brooch is a classic in elegant and iconic
1930s Bakelite Art Deco Modernist Multicolor Geometric Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
of wonderful Bakelite pins and beooches. This beautiful brooch, a lovely apple green with lovely
1930s Red Bakelite Polka Dotted Figural Hat Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another variant on the figural bakelite hat pin/brooch is the polka dotted version with gimp accent
1930s Adorably Whimsical RARE Bakelite Figural Dog Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This sweet figural bakelite dog pin is of the 1930s era, and is an olive green color bakelite with
BAKELITE Resin Washed Cowboy Brooch 1930's ART DECO
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful and amusing bakelite cowboy pin with painted detail, resin washed large three
1930s Black Bakelite and Laminated Wood Scotty Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brooch, also classically 1930s and very much representative of the whimsicality of bakelite figural
1930s Unusual Bakelite Antelope Figural Pin/Brooch Celluloid Amazing Antlers
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Unusual Bakelite Antelope Figural Pin/Brooch with amazing celluloid antlers is a version
1930s Unusual Black Carved Bakelite TIKI ANGRY GOD Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
piece of fine bakelite jewelry. In effect, a square brooch, it is almost 2" square with an original
1930s Multicolored Bakelite Figural Tambourine Dangling from Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Always adorable are figural bakelite pins, and this 1930s Multicolored Bakelite Figural Tambourine
1930s GREEN Bakelite and Laminated Wood Terrier Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brooch, also classically 1930s and very much representative of the whimsicality of bakelite figural
Pair 1930s Black Red Bakelite Braying Donkeys Horses Brooches/Pins
Located in Palm Springs, CA
--these 2 braying whinnying donkey pins are extra amusing, as all figural bakelite pins should be
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 2.5 in L 1.5 in
1930'S Art Deco Bakelite & Wood Figural "Diver Girl" Brooch Pin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930'S Art Deco Bakelite, Wood & Gilt Brass hand made figural "Diver Girl" Brooch Pin. This rare
1930s Two-tone Cast Carved Bakelite 2-color Brooch Pin Leaf
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Two-tone Cast Carved Bakelite 2-color Brooch Pin in leaf form is a laminated and cast
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
1930s BLUMENTHAL FINE Bakelite Carved Leaf Brooch Pin Domed Crystal Cabochons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A hybrid of fine bakelite and costume jewelry, this 1930s BLUMENTHAL Bakelite Carved Leaf Brooch
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 2.76 in
Vintage bakelite carved butterscotch butterfly brooch bought in Paris circa 1940
Located in Malpas, GB
coloured carved bakelite butterfly brooch dating from the 1940's with a spring back pin. Very faintly on
Unusual Layered Bakelite Bezel Set 2 Color Large Dress Clip Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
green bezel set petals bakelite flower spring loaded LARGE dress clip. An unusual wedding cake built up
1930s Butterscotch Bakelite Figural Hat Brooch/Pin with Figural Bananas Detail
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare and whimsical figural 1930s butterscotch bakelite HAT pin, this exotic example has two
Bakelite Festive Summer Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Long Bead necklace of bright fruit toned bakelite beads of different sizes circa 1960s. Many beads also dangle from the necklace.
Excellent condition
Length: 30"
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Collection of End of Day Bakelite Squiggle Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
Collection of End of Day Bakelite Squiggle Bracelets from the 1960's likely made of bakelite from an earlier period. Each is shaped like a potato chip and stack perfectly on top of e...
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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.