1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Black Lucite Rhinestone Bow Pin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely bow pin brooch designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990’s.
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Ribbon Bow Red Enamel Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned ribbon bow design brooch featuring a red enamel heart at the center with CL monogram.
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage gold rhinestones pearl dangle heart bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage bow gold crystal designer runway brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Natural Diamond Sapphire Pearl Brooch Bow Ribbon 18K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Pearl Brooch Bow Ribbon 18K Gold Vintage Natural Diamond Sapphire Pearl Brooch Bow Ribbon 18K Gold Vintage This gold brooch is finely crafted in solid 18K ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Bow Bar Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A refined and elegant jewel from the Art Deco era, circa 1920s, crafted in platinum and set with ~1.20 carats of old European and single-cut diamonds in high quality, approximate in ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-Century Diamond Bow Spray White Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k white gold brooch with 5.57 carats of H-I color diamonds Vs- SI2 clarity. On a 14k white gold chain.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage JOAN RIVERS signed bow silver rhinestone designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JOAN RIVERS • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2 1/2" by 2 1/2" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with min...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Silver
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin Solid 18K White Gold Bow-tie form brooch pin mounted with a large hanging Pearl Approximate Dimensions: 5.4 cm (Length) 4.2...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel 1980s Gold Plated Mirror Brooch with Bow Detail, Unisex
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Highly collectible Chanel Mirror Brooch with signature interlocking CC logo on the mirror. 24K gold plated vintage brooch. The condition of the brooch is good with no issues with t...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Bow Watch Lapel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with our exquisite Panto watch brooch. This captivating piece features a delicate bow design in rich blue enamel, accented with gold detailing.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
1980s Retro Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This delicate vintage brooch is made of fine gold threads woven together like a knotted fabric on the front. A gold ribbon is ado...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.91 Carat Bow-Shaped Diamond Brooch – Platinum & 18k White Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning bow-shaped brooch features 169 round diamonds showcasing a G/H color and VS2/SI1 clarity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch
$2,598Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Emblem of Elegance and Grace Indulge in the enduring beauty of this Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with three s...
Category
20th Century German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
HOBE signed gold tone black cab Etruscan bow designer brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HOBE • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
14k Yellow Gold Filigree Open Work Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.0 Grams Overall Height: 12.3mm (0.48") (approx.)(when pin is running horizontally) Overall Width: 44.6mm (1.75") (approx.)(when pin is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemstone Fruit Basket Woven Yellow Gold Brooch with Bow Handle
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful fruit basket brooch has a carved pear, grapes, an apple and an orange with leaves as well.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Large Gold Bow Ribbon insignia Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Glow Logo Monogram Wavy Twist Knot Bow Ribbon insignia Oval Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Unisex Gold Silver Clover Bow Interlocked Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Knot Bow Swirl Twist Interlocked Clover Brooch, Gold Silver Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage NOLAN MILLER signed gold tone rhinestone bow designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NOLAN MILLER • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Platinum 11.10ct Diamond and Ruby Bow and Bloom Brooch MF11-020526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A romantic heirloom reimagined. This platinum brooch captures the fluid grace of the Belle poque with its double bloom-and-bow motif.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Silk evening dress with brooches ROCHAS
By Rochas
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk evening dress with bow brooches on both side and silk lining. Pleated skirt.
Category
1980s French Evening Dresses
Vintage JOAN RIVERS signed gold rhinestone massive bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JOAN RIVERS • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage AVON signed gold tone rhinestone wreath bow designer brooch
$124Sale Price|73% Off
Vintage AVON signed gold tone rhinestone wreath bow designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Vintage gold tone rhinestones flower rose with a bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3" by 1" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A7...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Knot Bow Ribbon Insignia Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Glow Logo Monogram Floppy Bow insignia Ribbon Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Silver Vintage Accented Bow Pin Brooch, Mid to Late 1900s
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Silver Vintage Accented Bow Pin Brooch, Mid to Late 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant sterling silver vintage bow pin. Hallmarks: Co Sterling
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamond and Red Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pendant. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.60tcw and accented by Rubies, approx. 0.50tcw.
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
JOAN RIVERS signed vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JOAN RIVERS • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Gold Plated Bow Dangle Brooch with Glass Aurora Borealis circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful gold plated bow dangle brooch, featuring nine strands of faceted aurora borealis beads.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique William Spratling Mexican Gilt Sterling Silver Bow or Ribbon Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican vermeil figural brooch. By William Spratling. In gilt sterling silver.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage gold tone rhinestones bow dangle blue glass cab designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and glass cabochon • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Filigree Bow Crystals Gold Butterfly Elegant Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold pla...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
ROMAN signed vintage gold tone rhinestones enamel elephant bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ROMAN • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Chanel Brand New Silver CC Star Bow Crystal 3 Pins Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Silver CC Star Bow Crystal 3 Pins Brooch * Marked 21 * Made in France *Comes with the original box, pouch, booklet and camellia flower *Brand New -It is approximat...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Yellow Gold Bow Convertible Brooch/Pendant Pin - 14k Tied Ribbon Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Bow, Tied Ribbon Features: Brushed Detailing Measurements T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone rhinestones enamel Christmas holiday bells bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2 1/4" by 2" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sig...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Pavé Diamond Bow Motif Brooch / Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bow design brooch is the perfect addition to any jewelry collection and fit for any occasion.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
EISENBERG ICE signed vintage gold tone rhinestones bow bell designer brooch
By Eisenberg
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed EISENBERG ICE • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage Diamond & Blue Sapphire Bow Circle Brooch in Platinum & Sterling Silver
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant vintage brooch showcases a classic circular design adorned with shimmering diamonds and rich blue sapphires. A tapering row of sapphires flows along the bottom curve, ad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Canetille Bow Garnet Natural Pearl Brooch Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning Georgian period pendant brooch is 1790 ca The fine elaborated Canetille work is elegantly shaped as a bow with a suspending drop further enriched by Natural not nucleat...
Category
Antique 1790s European Georgian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Large Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Modernist Elegant Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Unisex Large Black Ribbon Ripple Bow Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Long Black Enamel Ripple Knot Bow Ribbon Chunky Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Marcel Boucher Vintage Rare Large Green Emerald Crystals Leaf Bow Silver Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Wokingham, England
Marcel Boucher Vintage Unisex Large Emerald Green Rectangle Clear Circle Whole Crystals Leaf Knot Bow Ribbon Modenrist Chunky Brooch Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Sophia D 4.16 Carat Bow Tie Design All Diamond Platinum Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This elegant brooch in a bow tie design, crafted with all brilliant diamonds with a total carat weight of 4.16.
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Nina Ricci Vintage Gold Rare Whole Shining Crystals Ribbon Bow Butterfly Brooch
By Nina Ricci
Located in Wokingham, England
Nina Ricci Vintage 1980s Unisex Whole Shining Crystals Ribbon Bow Butterfly Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Large Gold Bow Ribbon Butterfly Rope Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Rope Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Textured Ribbon Crystals Knot Bow New Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Knot Bow Ribbon Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone, New.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Gold Large White Circle Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Statement Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Knot Bow Ribbon White Circle Round Pearl Glow Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Noel 95 Gold Crystal Heart Bow Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 95 Heart Love Flower Leaf Bow Crystals Openwork Craved Relief Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Limited edition for designed Christ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage CRAFT signed gold tone sapphire crystal massive bow designer brooch
By Craft
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CRAFT • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 4...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1964 UnisexGold Double Long Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Long Double Wavy Long Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Large Gold Crystals Ribbon Knot Bow Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Glow Gift Ribbon Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage KJL for AVON signed gold tone enamel bow designer brooch
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL for AVON • gold plated with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 GROSSE Rare Bow Ribbon Navy Blue Turquoise Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Unisex Knot Bow Ribbon Twist Navy Blue Green Turquoise Dots Beads Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Red Enamel Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb was a masterful designer of jewelry, creating pieces that are both beautiful and unique. One such piece is his 18k yellow gold brooch fashioned in the shape of a ribbon, a...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Gold Ribbon Knot Bow Openwork Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Glow Knot Bow Ribbon Openwork Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Style Diamond & Red Enamel Ribbon Bow 14K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage style diamond and red enamel in yellow gold bow ribbon pin or brooch. The pin is in the shape of a bow and is covered by sparkling diamonds.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Style Diamond & Blue Enamel Ribbon Bow 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage style diamond and blue enamel in white gold bow ribbon pin or brooch. The pin is in the shape of a bow and is covered by sparking diamonds.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Burberry Vintage 1990s Gold Large Bow Ribbon Relief Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch
By Burberry
Located in Wokingham, England
Burberry London Vintage 1990s Textured Large Knot Bow Ribbon Relief Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Category
1990s British Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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Bow Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the bow brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and platinum — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2122 vintage or 180 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a bow brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a bow brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Christian Dior and Chanel are consistently popular. A bow brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 848, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a bow brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Bow Brooch?
Prices for a bow brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $40 and can go as high as $436,302, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,000.
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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