Chanel Vintage 1997 Large Gold Cross Oval White Pearl CC Coco Openwork Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Very rare to find.
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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Art Deco 1930s 18K White Gold 7ctw Old Cut Diamond Dress Clips Brooches
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
These beautiful brooches, known as ‘dress clips’, are the pinnacle of Art Deco design.
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage 1998 Haute Couture Gripoix Poured Glass Light Lilic Coco Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Still very to wear. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Very rare to find.
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver
Chanel Vintage 1993 Iconic Gold Lava Logo Coco CC Tassel Fringe Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Book Piece. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Very rare to find.
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1993 Large Gold Logo CC Heart Bow Cambon Paris Arrow Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Book Piece. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Very rare to find.
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Seaman Schepps 1970 New York Grapes Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Wood & Carnelian
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
Seaman Schepps 1970 New York Grapes Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Wood & Carnelian
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful brooch has been crafted in the shape of a bunch of grapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and is suited with a hinged double pins, with a mechanical lock.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 1ctw Diamond & Ruby Kookaburra Bird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This beautiful brooch is realistically crafted as a kookaburra, beautifully lifelike and perched on a branch.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Alfred Philippe Trifari pink Cylame flower pin, pave and enamel, 1940's USA
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful brooch in the shape of an pink Cyclam pin, designed in the early 1940s by Alfred Philippe Trifari, he as one of the best known and earliest companies to produce high qual...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
ART NOUVEAU 1915 Enameled Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
ART NOUVEAU 1915 Enameled Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau enameled flower brooch. This fabulous three-dimensional flower brooch was created in Europe during the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1915 The beautiful brooch has bee...
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Cabochon Sapphire Spray Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel
$9,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Diamond and Cabochon Sapphire Spray Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite piece showcases a captivating design adorned with brilliant diamonds, rich cabochon sapphires, and accents of vibrant green enamel, all set in luxurious 18 karat gold....
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1890s Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - Work circa 1890s, Belle Epoque jewel. Our opinion : A beautiful brooch with diamonds and pearls that was probably part of a more complete set.
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Rare Gold Green Leaf Pink Bouquet Basket Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Rare Leaf Corn Wheat Crystals Leaf Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Silver plated metal, Rhinestones.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Rare Gold Blossom White Pearls Leaf Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Pink Blossom Flourish Flower Daisy Cute Elegant Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Resin.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Rare White Pearls Swirl Wavy Vine Leaf Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Gold Rare Ruby Red Eye Baby Vivid Elephant Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestone.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari Vintage Gold 1950s Rare Red Ruby Eye Tropical Fish Baby Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Gold White Pearls Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Beautiful Enamelled Owl Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with 16 diamonds and 2 emeralds. Measuring 45 x 44 mm (1.77 × 1.73 inches), it combines refined craftsmanship with a timeles...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Enameled Flowers Pin Brooch in 10Kt Gold & Natural Pearls
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Enameled Flowers Pin Brooch in 10Kt Gold & Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Art nouveau enameled flower brooch. This is a beautiful loving brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, between the 1900 and 1910.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Spray Design 29 Carat Diamond Brooch and Pendant
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful brooch pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry, featuring 29 carats of mixed-cut diamonds set in platinum.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Running Blue Sapphire Horse Unicorn Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very rare to find. Book Piece. A very beautiful brooch, signed "Trifari Pat Pend" back.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Yellow Cabochon Wreath Flower Circle Leaf Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Still beautiful and good to wear. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. 100% genuine.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Bouquet Cluster White Pearl Openwork Long Leaf Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Bird Ruby Red Eye Crystals Swallow Perch Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at back. Rare to find. Material: Silver plated metal, Rhinestones.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Brooche Pendant 700 Yellow Gold Silver End 19th C. 2.48 ct Pearls oldcut Diamond
Located in Viena, Viena
bows and garlands curved lines and foliage, beautiful brooch/pendant made at the end of the 19th century in a time that was characterized by the longing for lightness, dance and arti...
Category
Antique 1880s European Regency Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Crown Trifari 1950s Rare Vintage Large Vivid Blossom Daisy Leaf Flower Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Resin.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Circle Round Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940 Vintage Gold Sapphire Ruby Crystals Cute Duck Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very rare to find. Book Piece. A very beautiful brooch, signed "Sterling Pat Pend" and" Crown Trifari" at back.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Gold Pearls Wavy Leaf Crystals Feather Chunky Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls, Rhinestones.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Gold Large Round Pearls Leaf Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Bouquet Large Leaf Cluster White Pearls Crystals Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls, Rhinestones.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Double Windy Leaf Cluster Pearls Crystals Long Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls, Rhinestones.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Crown Trifari 1950s Large White Oval Pearls Openwork Round Wreath Flower Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Crown Trifari 1950s Crystals Butterfly Dress Clip Vivid Double Oval Beads Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Also could add a chain then because sweater guard, which help secure cardigans on shoulders. 100% genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at back. material: Gold plated metal, Rh...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari Vintage Unisex Gold Red Ruby Eye Green Jelly Belly Dog Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Not any colour loss. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Resin, Rhinestones.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
18k White Gold South Sea Pearl w/ 2.48ct White & Black Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
$2,238Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold South Sea Pearl w/ 2.48ct White & Black Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful brooch that was crafted from solid 18k white gold featuring an elegant flower design that is neatly pave set with white and fancy black diamonds and an incre...
Category
Early 2000s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful Belle Époque brooch with old-cut diamonds, approximately 2.50ct
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful Belle Époque brooch with old-cut diamonds, approximately 2.50ct This beautiful old Art Nouveau brooch is set with "old" brilliant-cut diamonds.
Category
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Beautiful and Timeless Openwork Antique 1910 Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Finished with fine millegrain on the platinum edges. Length: 5 cm Beautifully hand crafted platinum Diamond Brooch combines classic Edwardian style with the symmetry of Art Deco.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Beautifully Detailed Filigree with Faux Rubies & Diamonds "HoneyBee" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware accenting the filigree and highlighting inlay faux rubies and faux diamonds "Honeybee" brooch, measures 1 1/4 inches in ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Brooches
Beautifully Delicate Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware Etched "Butterfly" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully delicate gilded gold vermeil hardware etched "Butterfly" brooch is detailed with micro glass in colors of lapis-blue and irish-green as well as micro 'pea...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Brooches
Yellow Gold Beautiful Early Victorian Floral Brooch, circa 1860s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An early Victorian flower broach, ca. 1860s, with big rosecut diamonds. The diamonds weigh circa 6-7 carats.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Silver Venus Being Pampered to be Beautiful Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver shell cameo brooch, finely hand-carved and titled “Venus Being Pampered to be Beautiful.”
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Silver
22334 Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diamond Beautiful Owl Pin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
18k yellow gold pin brooch weighs 8.2g 4 round diamonds, total weight 0.16ct Diamond G color SI1 clarity Pin brooch measures 14.7mm x 11.3mm wide Pin brooch stamped ''18k" Retail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
A beautiful gilt and clear paste 'grasshopper' brooch, Nettie Rosenstein, 1960s.
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Of outstanding quality, this brooch depicts this insect beautifully, charming to look and and to wear.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
J.E. CALDWELL 1910 Edwardian Brooch In Platinum With 3.75 Ct Diamonds & Sapphire
$7,988Sale Price|20% Off
J.E. CALDWELL 1910 Edwardian Brooch In Platinum With 3.75 Ct Diamonds & Sapphire
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Caldwell & Co. between the 1900 and 1910. This beautiful brooch was masterfully hand-crafted with American Edwardian and Belle-Epoque patterns in solid .900/.999 platinum with po...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18kt Gold Art Nouveau Brooch/Pendant Beautiful Old Mine Diamond & Natural Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Gold Art Nouveau Brooch / Pendant with Beautiful Centre old mine Diamond and pending Natural Pearl Diamond: Old mine cut Diamond Pearl: Natural Pearl Material: 18 kt. yello...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Beautiful 1950s Large Blue Rhinestone Crystal Silver Tone Vintage 50s Brooch Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s extra large blue rhinestone and crystal silver tone statement brooch pin !
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Monkey Brooch Holding a Beautiful Natural Seed Pearl
Located in Brighton, GB
Monkey Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1880 Holding a Beautiful Natural Seed Pearl Weight 3.9g All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Nettie Rosenstein Beautiful 2-Tier Floral with Pearl & Micro Faux Diamond Brooch
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein beautifully large gilded gold vermeil hardware floral brooch detailing a 2-tier layer of petals centered with a large steel-gray "Pearl" surrounded with 16 m...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
A playful and beautifully detailed vintage figural brooch depicting a fox mid-s
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A playful and beautifully detailed vintage figural brooch depicting a fox mid-swing on the golf course.
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Larter & Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold Diamond
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Larter & Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold Diamond
By Larter & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful brooch has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish and embellished with applications of non-glossy powder enamel with color ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Beautiful Etched with Baked Enamel Ivory and Sea-Green "Dove In Flight" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed etched detailing along with baked ivory and sea-green enamel "Dove In Flight" brooch measures 2 1/4 inches in height.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Art Deco Brooches
1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The use of both 9-carat gold and silver setting (a common practice where the diamonds were set in silver to enhance their brightness) is characteristic of finely made European jewelr...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold and 2.75ct Citrine Bow Brooch 11/16" x 1" 4.7 g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Features 2 Pear-shaped Citrines weighing 2.75 carats Set in 18k Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 4.7 grams Dimensions: 11/16" x 1" Condition Notes: Very Good. Shows nat...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cascade Brooch
$25,000
Diamond Cascade Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cascade Brooch A beautiful cascade diamond brooch set with pear, baguette, round and marquise-shaped diamonds.
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Asprey Multigem Brooch
$12,000
Asprey Multigem Brooch
By Asprey
Located in Darnestown, MD
The back has a double pin stem. The brooch is beautiful whether worn vertically or horizontally.
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Brooches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Gemstone floral brooch
$1,950Sale Price|40% Off
Gemstone floral brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful floral brooch with finely carved rose quartz with brilliant cut diamond pistils.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
Maz Shell Brooch
$2,450
Maz Shell Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautiful natural shell brooch by Maz. The green has lovely shading from light to dark.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
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Beautiful Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of beautiful brooches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 169 vintage versions or 13 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of beautiful brooches to choose from, but Art Deco and Victorian beautiful brooches are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Coach House and Iradj Moini are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 59 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut beautiful brooches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and rose cut alternatives. Most of our beautiful brooches for sale are for women, but there are 49 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Beautiful Brooches?
Prices for beautiful brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $155 and can go as high as $52,000, while beautiful brooches, on average, fetch $2,800.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
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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