Ciner Brooch & Pendant
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Ciner combination brooch and pendant gives you the choice of either depending on your desire of
Ciner Brooch & Pendant
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Ciner combination brooch and pendant gives you the choice of either depending on your desire of
Ciner Brooch Swarovski crystal Starfish Pin New Old Stock 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Red and Clear Swarovski crystal cover this entire Brooch by Ciner. New, never worn. Measures 3 in x
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Ciner Brooch Swarovski Crystal Floral AMBER Gold NEW Never worn 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another piece of Stunning Ciner. Amber Swarovski Crystal in the center of a floral brooch
Crystal, Gold, Gilt Metal
Ciner Brooch Sea Shell Gold tone New, Never Worn from 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner sea Shell Brooch. Large oversized Gold Gilt Sea shell Pin. Measures 2" wide x 4.75" top to
Gilt Metal
Ciner Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Brooch Pin Never Worn -1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Multi-Colored Swarovski Crystals set in this massive Ciner Brooch. Measuring 2.89 inches or 73.54
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1940s Ciner Art Deco Gold, Purple & Green Rhinestone Floral Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Ciner brooch from the 1940s showcases the glamour and craftsmanship of the Art Deco
Crystal, Gold Plate
Huge Ciner Retro Floral Spray Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Large and striking Ciner Retro floral spray brooch of gold plated metal, crystal pave with focal
Gold Plate
$775 / set
Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite from the 1960's. Tiny heart shaped petals are hand
Gilt Metal
Ciner Swarovski crystal Frog Brooch Pin 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Brown Ciner Enamel Brooch with Black crystal eyes. Measures 1.69 in x 1.40 in. Great
$183Sale Price|20% Off
Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
with heavy black enameling - Crystal rhinestone details with green crystal eyes - Attributed to Ciner
Ciner Crystal Gilt Metal Floral Brooch & Earrings Circa 1970
By Ciner
Located in University City, MO
Ciner Crystal gilt metal floral brooch & earrings set c 1970 The elegant three-dimensional brooch
Gilt Metal
Ciner Faux Citrine and Ruby Retro Sterling Silver Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Large, dimensional Ciner Retro brooch of gold washed sterling silver. Large focal, oval faux
Sterling Silver
Ciner Gold Tone and Rhinestone Shell Statement Brooch circa 1980s
By Ciner
Located in London, GB
Ciner fine quality gold tone shell brooch, embellished with glittering rhinestones, and featuring a
Art Deco style paste and enamel brooch, Ciner, USA, 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large and dynamic brooch in high Art Deco style from Ciner, New York. Although made from base
Base Metal
Stunning Vintage Designer CINER Signed Faux Diamond Estate Brooch Pin
By Ciner
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Stylish Modernist Estate signed CINER Gold tone articulated Ribbons inter-spaced with
Gold Plate
Ciner Swarovski Brooch Pendant black & Red, New Never worn 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is both a brooch and a pendant. Has Red and what looks to be black Swarovski Crystals as well
Gilt Metal
$343Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Elephant Head Brooch With Mughal Jewels By Ciner, 1960s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
red and sapphire blue - Clear crystal pavé - Tassel charm - Enameled tusks - By Ciner (marked on
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage CINER signed gold coral massive maltese cross designer brooch pendant
By Ciner
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CINER • gold tone with faux coral cabochons • vintage designer brooch
Ciner Horse Head Pin Brooch Swarovski Crystals New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Gorgeous Horse Head Pin with Swarovski Crystals pave set. Garnet colored eyes. Hallmarked Ciner
Crystal, Gilt Metal
$308Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.4 in W 2 in
Ciner Vermeil Heart and Bow Pin Brooch, Citrine and Ruby Crystals, Sterling
By Ciner
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish pin brooch from Ciner. Features a sterling silver, gold-plated heart and bow motif
Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Ciner Swarovski Brooch Crystal Sea Shell Gold tone New Old Stock 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner sea Shell Brooch. Set with Blue and Green Crystals. Measures 2.50- 63.6 mm wide x 2.36
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch Pin Swarovski Crystals New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch set with Swarovski Crystals. Large Fabulous Shell Brooch. Has
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel
Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette from the 1930's. Large in scale, beautiful quality made in
Sterling Silver
Ciner swarovski Amber Crystal & Enamel Brooch Gold tone 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another piece of Stunning Ciner. Amber Swarovski Crystal in the center of a floral brooch with
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold, Enamel
$495 / set
H 2 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Ciner Gold Plated Cabochon Rhinestone Moghul Jewels Of India Earring Brooch Set
By Ciner
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful "Ciner" Gold Plated Cabochon Rhinestone Moghul Jewels Of India Earrings & Brooch Set
Crystal
Vintage Green Enamel Duck Bird Brooch by Ciner
By Ciner
Located in London, GB
A fabulous unique vintage Ciner brooch of a duck in gold plated gold tone metal with green enamel
Base Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage Ciner Amber Flower Crystal Brooch And Earrings Demi-parure.
By Ciner
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this lovely Ciner brooch and earring set. Ciner was and is one of the finest
Gold Plate
1960s Ciner Bird Brooch
By Ciner
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Early Ciner bird brooch with lovely blue details and rhinestones. Signed. 2.5" tall x about 2
Unavailable
Vintage Ciner enamel brooch pendant
By Ciner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Ciner enamel brooch, can also be worn as a pendant. Goldtone with blue and green enamel
Unavailable
Vintage Ciner Moghul Brooch 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1980 Hallmark: Ciner Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.6 Inch Materials: base metal, faux
Ciner Zebra Pin
By Ciner
Located in Toronto, ON
Ciner black enamel and diamante Zebra pin.
Ciner Thistle Pin
By Ciner
Located in Toronto, ON
Ciner thistle pin with gold-toned metal, enamel and clear crystals.
Unavailable
Vintage Early Ciner Dress Clip
By Ciner
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940 Hallmark: Ciner Condition: very good Dimensions: H 2.7 Inch Materials: base metal
Ciner Hand Painted Gold-Tone Leopard Brooch. Circa. 1980s-1989
By Ciner NY
Located in Galveston, TX
Crafted by renowned costume jeweler Cinar, this cast-metal enamel gold-tone leopard pin features rich enamel markings and glass green gem eyes. This unique pin was hand-painted! C...
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 0.25 in
Stunning Large Runway Gold-Plated Rhinestone Ciner Dragonfly Brooch
By Ciner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 1980 quality Runway Ciner articulated dragonfly-gold heavy plated base metal with a multitude of
Gold Plate
Ciner Stone Star Brooch
Located in Alford, MA
Ciner brooch of gold tone metal set with mutilcolored stones. Basically triangular in shape with
Ciner Gold Rose Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Lovely three dimensional gold plate rose brooch from New York fashion jewelry company Ciner. The
Gold Plate
Ciner Gold Rose Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Lovely three dimensional gold plate rose brooch from New York fashion jewelry company Ciner. The
Gold Plate
Enameled Zebra Brooch by Ciner, Signed
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
This vintage treasure from coveted vintage costume jewelry brand, Ciner, is a wonderful piece for
Mid Century Ciner Goldtone Bow Brooch
By Ciner
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Midcentury goldtone bow brooch set with a oval faceted orange crystal in the center. Marked with
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Ciner Zebra Brooch New old Stock
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Black and white with just a hit of gold tone Zebra by Ciner Measuring 2.65" / 67.5 mm wide
Gilt Metal
Ciner Large 1980s Art Deco Style Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
A Jazz age Art Deco style brooch by over 100 year old New York Company Ciner. The abstract design
Rhodium
Ciner 1980s Enamel & Rhinestone Gold Fish Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and beautifully crafted 1980s Ciner gold fish enamel brooch. The fins and tail are white
Gold Plate
Ciner 1980s Large Cerith Sea Shell Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
A lovely and sculptural large brooch of the Cerith family sea shell by American fashion jewelry
Gold Plate
Ciner 1980s Gold Twist Brooch
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
A lovely classic 1980s brooch by Ciner. The piece is cast in a three dimensional spiral or twist
Gold Plate
Ciner Gold, Rhinestone and Colored Crystal Stone Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
An excellent example of the high quality fashion jewelry by the noted company Ciner of New York
Crystal, Gold Plate
Ciner 1990's Earthtone Stone Pendant and Brooch
By Ciner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ciner 1990's Earthtone Stone Pendant and Brooch. This pendant/brooch is in excellent condition and
Ciner swarovski Crystal Starfish Brooch New Old Stock
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Star Fish Brooch. Large Pink Crystal center with green and clear cystals Measures 2.39
Gilt Metal
Ciner Art Deco Style 1980s Gold, Rhinestone & Pearl Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Art Deco inspired design brooch by American fashion jewelry company Ciner circa 1980
Gold Plate
Vintage 18k Gold Plated Rose Brooch by Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 3" x 2" - 18k gold plated - By Ciner (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s
Ruby Red Crystal Pavé Strawberry Brooch By Ciner, 1960s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Attributed to Ciner (unsigned) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Good vintage condition with some wear to
Oversized Gold Heart Brooch With Crinkle Texture By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
plated - Organic, wrinkled effect - By Ciner (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired
Sold
W 2.38 in D 1 in L 2.5 in
Ciner Mughal Style Gold Medallion Brooch with Red, Blue & Green Cabochon
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
last photo shows Ciner earrings that compliment the brooch and are available in the listing with the
Gold Plate
Ciner Crystal Brooch
Located in Alford, MA
Floral shaped brooch with gray and crystal rhinestone "leaves" centering a large oval pink stone
Sold
W 1.38 in D 0.75 in L 1.63 in
Ciner Mughal Style Gold Button Earrings with Green Cabochon & Rhinestones
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
are in excellent condition and look never worn. The last photo shows a Ciner brooch that compliment
Gold Plate
Ciner swarovski New Old Stock 80s Crystal Brooch Pin
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Elaborate in design CIner Brooch Butterflies, leaves and flowers on this ciner New Old Stock
Ciner Enamel Pierrot brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Ciner enamel Pierrot brooch from the 1980's. Gilt metal with enamel accents. 1980's USA. 3" x 2".
Gilt Metal
Ciner Dimensional Flower Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Charming Ciner Dimensional Flower Brooch from the 1960's. Elaborate pave work with crystal petals
Gilt Metal
Massive Ciner Layered Flower Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Massive Ciner Layered Flower Brooch from the 1990's. Wonderful design in the Verdura style with
Gilt Metal
Ciner Gilt Monkey with Mirror Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Charming Ciner Gilt Monkey with Mirror Brooch from the 1990's. Jet paste eyes. 1" x 1". 1990's USA.
Gilt Metal
Ciner Tigers Eye Art Deco Revival Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Ciner Art Deco Revival Brooch of pastes, black enamel and genuine tiger eye. A nice
Gilt Metal
Ciner Art Deco Sterling and Crystal Brooch.
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
1930's brooch by Ciner NY of paste set sterling hilts around a faceted crystal ring. High style art
Sterling Silver
Ciner Venetian 1960's Jeweled Nubian Brooch
By Ciner
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is a stunningly detailed brooch! A beautiful vintage 1960s Venetian style Nubian brooch
Vintage CINER gold rhinestone flower designer brooch
By Ciner
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CINER • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway earrings
Ciner Crystal Butterfly Brooch New Old Stock
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning ciner butterfly Large in scale measuring 92.33mm / 3.62" x 64.24mm / 2.52" top to bottom
Natural Pearl, Gilt Metal
Ciner swarovski Crystal Elephant Brooch New Old Stock
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Elephant Brooch Stunning Deep Red Swarovski Crystal set in a White Enamel Body, along with
Gilt Metal
Ciner Huge "Blooming Orchid" "Limited Edition #39" Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Ciner huge "Limited Edition #39" "Blooming Orchid" measures 4" x 2
Vintage Ciner Enamel Gold Plated Pave Rhinestone Leopard Brooch
By Ciner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ciner, established in 1892, is renowned for its high-quality costume jewelry, often featuring
Gold Plate, Enamel
Ciner Jewels of India Moghul Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
By Ciner
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning Ciner Moghul Jewels of India style brooch and pendant. It is shaped like a Maltese Cross
Gold Plate
Ciner new old stock Swarovski crystal Brooch Pin 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Enameled Beige with amber crystals Frog Brooch Ciner New Old Stock Tags still attached
Ciner encrusted Swarovski Crystal elephant brooch New Old Stock
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
One of many Ciner pieces that we acquired from a large estate of New Old Stock vintage jewelry
Gilt Metal
Gilded Pineapple Brooch With Topaz Crystals By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- By Ciner (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Beautiful vintage condition with
Sold
H 1.2 in W 1.2 in D 0.3 in Dm 1.2 in L 1.2 in
Frosted glass, sapphire and clear paste 'flower' brooch/earrings, Ciner, 1950s
By Ciner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A delicate and very beautiful brooch and earrings from Ciner, makers of very fine costume jewellery
Rhodium
Ciner swarovski Crystal Black Panther Brooch Pin Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Black and red enamel with green Cabochon eyes. Stunning! Set with Swarovski Crystals Measuring 1.8 / 46 mm wide -- 1.92 / 48.9 mm top to bottom. This is out of a massive collection ...
Gilt Metal
Ciner Art Deco Style Cream Enamel Round Pin Brooch, Crystals, Mid 1900s
By Ciner
Located in Milford, DE
Art-deco style pin brooch by American-based designer Ciner. Round cream-enamel motif decorated with
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Charming Ciner Enamel Frog
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Charming Ciner Enamel Frog in the David Webb style from the 1980's. Deep green enamel studded with
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Amazing CINER 8 Flock of Bird Pins Estate Collection Vintage Jewelry Brooch Pins
By Ciner
Located in Montreal, QC
A Charming collection of eight CINER Chickadee Bird Pins, crafted in yellow Gold plate and set with
Gold Plate
Gold Standing Poodle Dog Figural Brooch With Seed Pearl Pavé By Ciner, 1950s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Whimsical swirl pattern texture - By Ciner (signed on verso) - Circa 1950s - Estate Acquired
Large gilt metal and paste 'frog' brooch, Ciner, USA, 1980s
By Ciner NY
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming gilt metal and clear paste 'frog' or 'toad' brooch, made by Ciner, the quality as
Gilt Metal
Ciner Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming bee brooch by Ciner NY. Excellent quality with a pave ruby body and crystal accents in the
Swarovski Retired Blue Crystal Angel Fish Brooch
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Swarovski Retired Blue Crystal Angel Fish Brooch Another Statement piece is this huge beautiful
Gilt Metal
Vintage Ciner Grey Crystal Crab Brooch 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
What a beautiful beastie. By Ciner during the 1990s. This dazzling Vintage Ciner Crab Brooch
Ciner Art Deco Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Fine Ciner art deco necklace composed of two strands of articulated faux ruby beads with crystal rhinestone pave spacers and clasp. Center focal pendant of hand wired ruby beads and ...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Swarovski Bee Brooch "Jeweler's Collection" Crystal Gold Bumble Bee Pin 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
New, Never Worn Swarovski Amber, Black and Clear Swarovski Crystals are set through out this Big Bumble Bee. She measures 2.33 inches or / 59.39 mm top to bottom 2.63 inches or/ 66.9...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
$1,149
H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 0.4 in
EISENBERG ORIGINAL grinding brooch with larg faceted christals, gilded, USA 1940
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Stuttgart, DE
ABOUT Vintage EISENBERG ORIGINAL loop brooch, fully covered with clear and topas faceted rhinestones, USA 1040 Measurement Width 9 cm High 5 cm Deep 1 cm Features - Eisenberg O...
Crystal, Base Metal
Vtg SWAROVSKI gold crystal grapes designer runway brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SWAROVSKI with swan logo • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1.75" by 1.25" CONDITION • very good vintage condition w...
Valentino Starfish Brooch Crystal Pearl New Old Stock 1990s
By Valentino
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Valentino Star Fish Adorned with Crystal and faux pearls. A new, Never worn piece from the 1990s. Measuring 4 inches. This is out of a massive collection of New Old Stock ite...
Pearl, Crystal, Gilt Metal
Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Starfish Brooch
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Jewels of diamonds and sapphires recreate this saltwater creature. An 18k yellow gold base is furnished with pavé set diamonds. Bezel set in 18k white gold, sapphire cabochons decora...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
What defines “fine” jewelry? For many aficionados, there’s a clear line separating the golden wheat from the gilded chaff. But the handcrafted pieces made by Ciner, a 128-year-old costume jewelry house with a glittering past to rival some of the hautest high jewelers, call into question our notions of what constitutes preciousness.
Quality? Craftsmanship? Painstaking detail? Vintage Ciner earrings, brooches, necklaces and other accessories have them all in spades.
Much of the Ciner’s allure can be traced to its origins in fine jewelry. Emanuel Ciner, an Austrian immigrant, founded the firm in Manhattan in 1892, crafting pieces from the traditional precious gems, gold and platinum. But World War I and the Great Depression caused purse strings to tighten and materials to become scarce. Rather than try to weather the economic downturn, which shuttered many other American jewelers, Ciner made the risky transition from fine jewelry to costume (or fashion) jewelry — virtually uncharted territory.
Emanuel Ciner’s sons, Irwin and Charles, introduced an array of innovations — rubber casting molds, which are especially durable and produce higher quality results, and white metal alloys, which affordably mimic the look of more precious materials — that would become the standard for costume jewelry. During World War II, Ciner’s advanced molding technology was utilized by the U.S. military to produce munitions and tools. This arrangement gave the firm access to the heavily rationed metals it needed for its jewels, enabling it again to endure conditions that drove others into bankruptcy.
The company hit its stride in the 1960s, when its jewelry was sold at some of the country’s toniest stores, even garnering an Andy Warhol–illustrated ad for Bonwit Teller. Its pieces were worn by the era’s brightest stars. In the famous 1957 Joe Shere photo of Sophia Loren sneering at Jayne Mansfield’s décolletage, Mansfield is resplendent in shoulder-grazing Ciner earrings.
Ciner is unique among costume jewelers in that its pieces aren’t imitations — they are coveted in their own right. Elizabeth Taylor, a voracious jewelry collector with a taste for the very finest, was a longtime client. Several suites of Ciner jewels were included in the 2011 Christie’s sale of Taylor’s collection, with one group of rhinestone-studded ear clips and a bracelet fetching $15,600 — more than 100 times the auction estimate. It’s a reminder of a time, not so long ago, when women of great style wore fine and costume jewelry with equal aplomb, often at the same time.
Today, Ciner — now run by Emanuel Ciner’s granddaughter Pat Ciner Hill and great-granddaughter Jean Hill — continues to adhere to the same exacting production specifications. It is the only jewelry house in New York, and likely the United States, that manufactures all its pieces entirely in-house. Each begins with dozens of elements that are cast in rubber molds and then individually filed and polished, plated in a particularly thick layer of 18-karat gold or rhodium, assembled on the bench and painted with enamel or set with stones. Every step is performed by hand by craftsmen, many of whom have been with the company for more than 30 years.
Find vintage Ciner clip-on earrings, choker necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.