Countess Cis Sapphire, Aquamarine and Pearl Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Countess Cis brooch of cushion cut faux sapphire, pale aquamarine faceted marquises and faux pearls.
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Countess Cis Berry Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Berry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a deep blue glass berries with molded citrine glass leaves set into gilt bronze filigree settings.
Brass, Bronze, 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 hand enamel leaves set into gilt bronze filigree settings.
Brass, Bronze
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 into gilt bronze filigree band with hand enamel leaves.
Brass
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.
Brass, Bronze
Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis cowrie shell flower bud brooch. Floriform brooch incorporating signature stained and carved glass leaves, with green enamel gilt metal leaves. 1950's France.
Gilt Metal
Dimensional Countess Cis Jeweled Pine Cone Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Countess Cis Jeweled Pine Cone Brooch from the 1950's. Very dimesional and completely hand made of twisted metalwork and colored crystals in tones of citrine and peridot, all...
Gilt Metal
Massive Countess Cis Floral Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Incredible and rare Massive Countess Cis Floral Brooch from the 1950's France. Enormous rasberry bakelite cabochon is decorated with prong set Swarovski crystals in tones of deep tur...
Gilt Metal
Countess Cis Jeweled Mother of Pearl Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Countess Cis Mother of Pearl Jeweled Brooch. Countess Cis is known for her unusual color combinations as well her unusual materials.
Gilt Metal
$995
H 3.55 in W 1.7 in D 0.4 in
Countess CIS Zoltovska brooch, signed CIS, rhinestones, faux pearls, 1950's
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A rare signed Countress CIS Zoltovska brooch from the 1950's with lots of rhinestones and 5 movable tassels.
Crystal, Pearl, Steel
Rare Countess Cis Coiled Star Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Rare signed Countess Cis coiled star brooch,the center emerald stone of glass infused with mica, faux pearls, and emerald faceted rounds.
Rare Signed Countess Cis Sunburst Clip Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Huge, Rare signed Countess Cis fushia and emerald Swarovski crystal sunburst clip brooch mounted in gilt bronze.
Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
A rare Countess Cis figural brooch in the form of a large angel fish handset with a myriad of colored stones and pearls. 1950's France.
Gilt Metal
Late 1950s French Couture Vintage Ruby Rhinestone Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Each claw is double pronged and the stones are mounted in pie crust backed mounts - both of these design features can be found in the work of Francis Winter and Countess Cis. The bro...
Unavailable
H 2.17 in D 0.4 in L 2.17 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent large vintage BROOCH, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent large old BROOCH, 50s vintage, rhinestones, high fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, length 5.5cm, width 5.5cm, signed "made in France" good condition.
Other, Mixed Metal
Unavailable
H 1.97 in L 1.38 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old brooch, vintage, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, 50s vintage, beads, High Fashion designer - CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, presence of a trace of signature, but it is illegible (see photo), height 5 cm, widt...
Mixed Metal
Unavailable
W 1.19 in L 1.38 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old brooch, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, length 3,5cm, width 3cm, very good state.
Unavailable
W 1.19 in L 1.5 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old brooch, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, length 3,8cm, width 3cm, very good state.
Mixed Metal
Unavailable
H 1.26 in L 1.26 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer - CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, dimension 3.2 cm, weight 11 g, very good state.
Mixed Metal
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 1.38 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent large old BROOCH, 50s vintage, beads, High Fashion designer - CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, length/height 10 cm, width 3.5 cm, very good state.
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Unavailable
W 1.19 in L 1.97 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old brooch, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, length 5cm, width 3cm, inscription on the back "FRANCE", very good state.
Other, Mixed Metal
Countess Cissy Zoltowska Cis Blue AB Crystal Fish Brooch
Located in London, GB
French Designer Cis Countess Fish Brooch very rare design Signed Cis Small soldering mark can be seen on fish tail.
Countess Cissy Zoltowska Cis Blue AB Crystal Fish Brooch
Located in Yuting Ren, GB
French Designer Cis Countess Fish Brooch very rare design Signed Cis Small soldering mark can be seen on fish tail.
Countess Cissy Zoltowska Cis Pink Crystal Large mother of pearl Brooch
Located in London, GB
French Designer Cis Countess Brooch very rare design unsigned But craftsmanship confirms it is attributed to Cis
CIS Parure
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous CIS parure of brooch, necklace, and earrings with red, green, and blue rhinestones and swirled cabochons.
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Set: BROOCH and EARRINGS High Fashion, vintage 50
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old SET: BROOCH and EARRINGS with Clips, 50s vintage, designer High Fashion CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Brooch: 6.5 x 2.5 cm, weight 24 g, Earrings: 1.8 cm, weight 1 x ...
Mixed Metal
CIS aqua crackle stone and paste pearl drop brooch
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Deep chartreuse crackled stones are set amongst soft grey aqua blue stone flowers, surrounding a beautiful large aqua crackle stone (a CIS trademark stone) in the centre of the brooch.
Gilt Metal
Countess Cissy Zoltowska Waterfall Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in Warminster, GB
A most unusual and attractive vintage French glass pearl waterfall brooch by Countess Cissy Zoltowska. A large pear shaped citrine, poured glass, cabochon is framed by pierced crown...
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W 2.75 in D 1.5 in Dm 2.5 in L 4 in
Very large coloured paste cabuchon 'dandelion' brooch, CIS, France, 1960s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This splendid brooch from the endlessly fascinating Cissy Zoltowska, is made from pale lilac, amethyst and purple pastes, some faceted stones, others cabuchons, with caste glass deta...
Base Metal
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D 1.75 in Dm 2 in
HattieCarnegie 1950s Floral Star Burst PeacockColors Crystal GoldGiltRods Brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Chicago, IL
Comparatively, CIS brooches are constructed of individually sautered wires with an irregular handmade look often associated with Art Nouveau.
Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Gold, Gilt Metal
Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix poured glass enamel in emerald and ruby, glass beads, cut crystal rondelles and faux bar...
Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
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...
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleeves and a faux Empire waist tr...
1993 Chanel Gripoix Floral Pendants
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in London, GB
These pendant earrings were designed for Chanel's Spring-Summer collection in 1993. They feature beautiful Gripoix glass in emerald green and rose pink, as well as dazzling rhineston...
$5,145
W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 8.5 in L 15 in
Couture Elsa Schiaparelli Shocking Pink Glass Beads Tassel Sautoir c1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elsa Schiaparelli famously embraced "shocking pink" for her Surrealist-aesthetic couture clothing and handcrafted costume jewelry, which she commissioned from Parisian paruriers begi...
Pearl, Gold
Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Rare Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch from the 1950's. Highly unusual, completely hand made and beaded with ruby plastic beads on body and glass one on clasp. Unsigned. It...
$25,000
W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 2.5 in
Couture Surreal Schiaparelli Artist Vertes Harlequin Duck Brooch c1939
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Between the first ad campaign that fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) commissioned from internationally-admired Paris-based Hungarian-born multimedia artist Marcel Vertes...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Rare Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Evening Bag
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gripoix Glass Haute Couture purse from the 1980's. A Chanel design, but made in custom colorations. Our Chanel Haute Couture client ordered these purses directly from Maison Gri...
$4,985
W 1.06 in D 0.31 in L 1.26 in
Art Nouveau 1900 Opalescent Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch. An exceptional pendant-brooch in the shape of an orchid flower, created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Louis Rousselet Gripoix Glass Bib Necklace, France 1950s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Louis Rousselet draped bib necklace of faceted fuschia crystal beads, mixed with handmade Gripoix glass mottled rose quartz pate de verre beads. Made in France. France 1950's...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Antique Tiffany & Co. Enamel Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Created around 1895-1900, shortly after the firm's triumph at the 1889 Paris Exposition, this white enamel gardenia brooch in 18K gold belongs to an enduringly popular Tiffany & Co. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$4,200
Cis Mughal Bib Necklace
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Countess Cis large scale Mughal bib necklace 1950s. Composed of signature flat link gilt chain, bakelite resin and glass faux gemstone beads. Many of her pieces are unsigned as is ...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
$12,000
Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold total bracelet weight 46 grams in good condition
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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