Victorian Turquoise Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian bar pin with calibre set turquoise in 14k gold.
Antique 1880s American Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian bar pin with calibre set turquoise in 14k gold.
Turquoise, 14k Gold
$700 / item
Vintage Chanel Gold Bar Pin
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Chanel Gold Bar Pin is a truly iconic and luxurious accessory.
Gold Plate
California Gold Quartz Bar Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rare California Gold Quartz Bar Pin/Brooch. Fourteen carat Rose Gold Handmade American Pin measuring approximately 2-1/2 inches in length.
Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Gold Etruscan Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Bar Pin from the mid to late 19th Century. Beautiful hand applied gold shot and wirework on Victorian base. 2.25" x .4". 1870's USA.
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch This sparkling bar pin features 17 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Sapphire Bar Pin, Pierced Floral Design
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Sapphire Bar Pin. Pierced Floral Design. This fine custom designed bar pin is simply stunning having a .40ct square sapphire in the center with an all around pierced design...
14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin This elegant bar pin is crafted in beautifully detailed white gold filigree.
Diamond, White Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Pearl Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Sapphire and natural pearl bar pin brooch of bezel set blue sapphires with pegged pearls.
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fox Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fox Bar Pin- This elegant bar pin is detailed with a 3D fox head in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Bar Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Bar Pin/Brooch- This lovely pink cameo bar pin is accented with two seed pearls set in classic 10K yellow gold.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Pearl and Emerald Cabochon Bar Pin
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Faux Pearl and Emerald Glass Paste Cabochon Bar Pin from the 1980's. Antique gold finish with twisted wire metal work. 3" x 5/8" Signed "Chanel 1021".
Gilt Metal
Zina Sterling Silver Circle Bar Pin/Brooch #21624
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Zina Sterling Silver Circle Bar Pin/Brooch- This unique bar pin/brooch by Zina features open cut out circles in classic sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin This exquisite bar pin features five old mine cut diamonds (center: .20 ct., sides: .30 ct. each, ends: .10 ct. each) set in...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow/White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Pin- This elegant bar pin features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin Platinum
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Antique bar pin, finely crafted in platinum set with blue sapphires weighing approximately 1.20 ct and 95 old European cut brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.30 ct, I c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique English 15 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This antique ruby and diamond bar pin is in its original box.
Antique Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Diamond, and Pearl Bar Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Bar Pin Featuring 2 Round Sapphires, 2 Cultured Pearls, & 1 Old European Cut Diamond. 2.75 Inches Long.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin/Brooch This exquisite brooch features three round brilliant cut diamonds in its center (.08 ct. each), 12 old mine cut diamonds (.04 ct. each) a...
Platinum
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Pin This lovely bar pin features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white and yellow gold filigre...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Platinum Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Art Deco/Edwardian style piece, this bar pin brooch features 3 carats of European cut diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
$275 / item
1990's Hermes Enamel And Gold Plate Bar Pin
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic Hermes gold plate and pink enamel bar pin from the late 1990's. In excellent condition with original box.
Gold Plate
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin- This elegant bar pin features one round single cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
Elegant channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin from the 1920's. Beautifully faceted, french cut onyx stones are set into a channel with 3 diamond stone accents.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Style Diamond Bar Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany & Co. bar pin is a refined Art Deco style jewel, set with 1.05ctw of diamonds graded H color and VS1 clarity in finely crafted platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 10.46 grams Pearls: 2.5 - 3.7mm Length: 80mm Width: 8.5mm Diamonds: Approx. .75 CTW H-I SI old mine cut natural d...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Mourning Whitby Black Jet Gold Bar Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Simply stunning Jet & gold Victorian Bar Pin Pin Back 10k Gold as well as details on the top.
10k Gold
Antique Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Antique platinum-topped bar pin featuring 10 Old European cut diamonds of VS clarity and G/H color totaling approximately 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Bar Pin with Ruby & Diamond
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique 18 karat yellow gold bar pin with platinum top. Pin measures 2 1/2 ” long x 1/4 ” wide.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art-Deco GIA Certified Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA-certified Antique Art-Deco diamond bar pin brooch. The primary diamond is GIA-certified and weighs 1.17 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The elegant bar pin design is 2 ¼ inches in length and comes in its original box, dating back to the 1930s.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin #5343
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This exquisite bar pin features 33 round brilliant and old mine cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed white gold filigree.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin. This incredible antique Art Deco old European diamond and onyx bar pin is crafted in platinum and 14k white...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Metal Bar Pin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Accent diamonds are arranged in floral pattern and form rows along bar pin on either side of center stone. Total weight of pin (stones included) is approximately 3.4 dwt.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin with Finials 2ct
Located in Boston, MA
This exceptional antique bar pin is a stunning representation of the Art Deco era's elegant sophistication and unparalleled craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Russian Pre-Revolutionary 14K Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Venice, CA
This diamond encrusted bar pin dates to 1900’s pre-revolutionary Russia.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Geometric Platinum Art Deco Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely, elegant and very wearable Art Deco bar pin brooch in very geometric design typical for this period.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped Gold & Button Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian bar pin or brooch. In platinum topped 14k karat yellow gold.
Pearl, Gold, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14697
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant bar pin features one round single cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold filigree.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Jade Yellow Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Enamel Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite heirloom to admire, this petite Victorian Bar Pin Brooch in 14 karat yellow adds a touch of elegance and romance from an era gone-by.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Platinum Calibré-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco bar pin composed of platinum with sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 6.51 grams Length: 2.75 inches Width: 11mm Diamonds: Approx. 0.65 CTW old Europea...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire, Onyx and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco bar pin crafted in platinum with an 18K yellow gold pin portion (Stamped: 750), featuring three rectangular-cut sapphires with a combined approximate total weight of 0.3...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1850s Victorian Diamond Tri-Colored 14 Karat Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely early Bar pin 14K Gold Rose, green and yellow gold, Early C style Clasp, Mine cut Diamond Measuring 1.63 in x .63 in.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14711
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant bar pin features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold filigree.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold & Seed Pearl Aesthetic Movement Bar Pin/Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set with robust bar pin and integral catch to the reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Aesthetic Movement jewelry!
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin- This stunning pin features six square tested synthetic sapphires and one round brilliant cut diamond set in beau...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Signed Krementz 14K Gold & Blue Topaz Filigree Bar Pin or Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian bar pin or brooch. By Krementz & Co. In 14 karat yellow & white.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This gorgeous Art Deco no heat sapphire and diamond bar pin is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Krementz 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bar Pin Ca. 1910 Edwardian
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This exquisite pearl bar pin comes from 1910 Edwardian and is made with blue enamel and 14k yellow gold.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Old European Diamond Lingerie Bar Pin/Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
Stamped 14K, total weight 1.09 grams. Edwardian bar pins of this quality are increasingly scarce.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14 Karat Gold and European Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch .5 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 14K White Gold and European Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch 2 3/4 "" in length Marked 14K 2.95 dwt 4.6 g Stone is approximately .5 ct.
Diamond, Gold
Fine 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Pin by Boucheron
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant and timeless bar pin brooch crafted in 18 K yellow Gold set with 24 fine brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 3.60 ct, F color, vvs clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold 2.40 Carat Old Mine Diamond Flower Dangle Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent antique dangle bar pin crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Floral Bar Pin Set with Peridots and Seed pearls
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Art Nouveau continental silver floral bar pin displays a single flower comprised of 3 round and cut peridots and a central seed pearl with a surround of leaves inlaid t...
Pearl, Peridot, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch. This gorgeous Victorian rose cut diamond bar pin brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold GIA Rose Carved Natural Coral Bar Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous antique bar pin or pendant crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch. Early 20th c with a central 2.5mm full cut diamond set in a floral mount and a pair of 2mm seed pearls in a be...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Unavailable
Frosted Crystal Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
14k White gold frosted crystal bar pin contains; 6 rounds and 3 baguette diamonds approximately 0.76 ct total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Classic CHANEL Gripoix Bar Pin
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This iconic 1980s CHANEL bar pin is a classic within the genre of 1980s Chanel jewelry.
Unavailable
Platinum Edwardian Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate platinum Edwardian period bar pin consisting of approximately 5.00 carats of Old European cut diamonds with a color and clarity of G SI1, respectively.
Diamond, Platinum
Kieselstein-Cord, Bar Pin, Gold
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
He started as a young silversmith in 1971. This bar pin is reminiscent of the art deco period and is a modified barrel shaped measuring 3/4" wide in the center and tapering to 1/2" a...
Edwardian Pearl + Diamond Bar Pin 3ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
The pin measures approximately 3" long. The bar pin measures slightly less than 5/32" wide and the pearl measures about 1/4" in diameter.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Nashua, NH
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin. The pin is prong set with an old European cut diamond weighing approx. 1.15cts., H color, VS1 clarity, further bead set with 78 old European and ol...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier, Paris Diamond and Pearl Bar pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Bar Pin. This jewel is signed "Cartier, Paris".
Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire and VVS1 Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Solvang, CA
The sapphire and diamond bar pin is created in platinum and 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Bar Pin in Platinum
Located in Atlanta, GA
The beauty of Art Deco jewelry is evident in this fantastic platinum diamond bar pin. There are 10 diamonds, 7.0 carats total weight, set in this 2.38 inch long and .25 inch wide pi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage CHANEL 1984 Gripoix Filigree Drop Bar Pin
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
Coveted vintage 1984 Chanel Gripoix goldtone filigree drop bar pin with amethyst and citrine hued glass cabochons and ornate scrollwork.
Edwardian Antique Diamond Platinum Bar Pin with 1 Carat Sapphire
Located in Metairie, LA
Edwardian Antique Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin with 1ct Sapphire An estate piece. Antique bar pins were all the rage back in the early 1900’s.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Alexander the Great Roman Coin Gold Flexible Bar Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold bar pin with Alexander the Great coin,bezel set,suspended from gold scroll bar.
18k Gold
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 has edges which reveal great light and translucence.
Unavailable
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bar Pin
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful bar pin crafted in platinum and features 1.00ct. apx.
Diamond, Platinum
DAVID WEBB Bar Pin with Diamonds in 18kt Gold
By David Webb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Webb diamond & onyx bar pin. Diamond weight is approximately 4.00 carats and measures 2 and 1/2 inches long. 18kt yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Onyx
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bar Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Portland, ME
Art Deco platinum diamond bar pin. The open work brooch is set with 41 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats total.
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire and Pearl Bar Pin / 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bellmore, NY
This beautiful 14 karat yellow gold vintage (circa 1920s / Art Nouveau) Bar Pin has ten small round Sapphires and one larger center bezel set Sapphire.
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.31 in D 0.23 in L 3.03 in
Sterling Victorian, Pearl Bar Pin, circa 1870 with Clear Centre
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Sterling Silver Victorian Pearl Bar Pin, Circa 1870, features 2 lustrous round white pearls and a bezel-set round, cubic zerconia.
Cultured Pearl
Vintage Cultured Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bar Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage pearl and diamond bar pin circa 1950s. The pin is made of 14kt white gold, and the six Old European cut diamonds are accented by three 4.5mm cultured pearls and have ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Pearl Bar Pin / 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bellmore, NY
This Vintage Bar Pin (circa 1920 / Art Nouveau era) has one larger center bezel set Sapphire and two 3.5mm cultured pearls on each side of it.
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Black Bakelite Heavily Carved Bar Pin LEAVES
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Art Deco Black Bakelite Heavily Carved Bar Pin has LEAVES carved into it in horizontal rows.
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin with 18 Yellow Gold X by Gumuchian Fils
By Gumuchian
Located in Red Bank, NJ
A Pretty Platinum And Diamond Bar Pin With 18 Karat Yellow Gold X. Pin Contains 14 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Edwardian 14K Pearl Golf Club Bar Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
Measurements: The bar pin measures approximately 2 1/2" in length.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Square Cut Diamond and Sapphire Bar Pin
By Cartier
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This Beautiful Vintage Cartier Bar Pin Will Highlight Any Outfit! 18 Karat Yellow Gold, With Channel Set Square Blue Sapphires & Diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Alexandrite Bar Pin Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Antique Circa 1910 Constructed completely of 14 Karat White Gold with intricate Filigree work throughout, as well as a Bale added at a later time. To be worn as a Pendant, or a Pin/...
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Filigree Three Diamond Bar Pin
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed of a Platinum top section with intricate Filigree work with a 14KT White Gold under-base & Pin Pin signed: 14K Containing 1 Central Nearly Colorless Round Brilliant cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Elegant Art Deco Diamond Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
.50 ct center stone accompanied by very sweet floral design of round and square diamonds of approximately 2.5 ct total.
Antique Edwardian Dutch Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Munich, DE
The gorgous long bar pin was handcrafted circa 1910 in the Netherlands in 18 karat rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.
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