Christian Dior Haute Couture Iconic Rare Unisex Turquoise Peacock Long Gold Pin
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Turquoise Blue Beads Peacock Eye Water Drop Circle Domed Double Pin Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Rare to find. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate
Couture Schiaparelli Gripoix Baretti Glass Faux Sapphires&Pearls Parure 1938-49
Located in Chicago, IL
This couture French Maison Gripoix fabricated faux-sapphire-topped-pearl glass cluster brooch and clip-earrings set dates to around WWII, when Parisian fashion designer Elsa Schiapar...
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Iconic Gripoix Ruby Citrine Pearls Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1970s Arty Large Gripoix Cross Clover Citrine Ruby Yellow Orange Red Cabochon White Pearls Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Pendant Brooch, Gold Tone...
Gold Plate
1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Perfect as a statement accessory on a lapel, dress, or handbag, exuding vintage luxury. This Loris Azzaro brooch is a rare and collectible piece, ideal for lovers of vintage fashion ...
Brass
Pellini Modernist Brooch Brown Swirl Resin and Black Pearl
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Donatella Pellini Italy brooch features a couture design with a modernist free-form shape.
Couture Coco Chanel Lina Baretti Black Camellias Pave Crystals Gold Set c1930
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Art-Deco period, this signed French couture set of yellow-gold pave-crystal brooch and earrings is marked in the manner of one-off costume jewelry commissioned by Gabrielle ...
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Philippe Ferrandis Brooch Matte White 1980s Pin
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Made in France at his studio is this stunning Ferrandis Dangle Brooch. *Matte Crystals *Prong set faceted pears, ovals, and square stones *swarovski Crystals.
Gold Plate
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold-Tone Couture Figural Pin, 1950s–60s Description An exquisite and scarce Vendome figural ballerina brooch, crafted in ri...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Carven 18K Gold-Plated Dog Brooch, France, 1980s, Excellent Condition
By Carven
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Signed by Carven, this piece is a true collector's item for lovers of vintage French couture jewelry and figural brooches. Measuring 5.5 cm in length, it makes a statement without be...
Gold Plate
Gripoix Chanel Goosens Renaissance Gilt Bronze Glass Cabochon Brooch MidCentury
Located in Chicago, IL
With distinct handmade glass by French Maison Gripoix for a faux amethyst 25mm domed open-back oval cabochon poured into a forged wire ring topped with a serrated-bezel setting, this...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gilt Metal
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ribbon Brooch, 1980s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dramatic, couture-quality brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, styled as an elegant ribbon-tied jeweled tassel.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opulent Multi-Gem Jeweled Sunburst Brooch Gold-Tone, Vintage Statement
Located in Milford, DE
Each colored stone is bezel-set for a polished, high-jewelry look, creating a palette reminiscent of Victorian regalia and mid-century couture costume design. This brooch is a showp...
Crystal
Vintage Crystal-Pavé Octopus Brooch with Oversized Pearls Statement Sea Life
Located in Milford, DE
Height: 2 in Width: 1.5 in Dazzling pavé-set octopus, fully encrusted with crystals Oversized faux pearls create luxurious volume and contrast Sculptural, dramatic, and highly ...
Crystal
Philippe Ferrandis Brooch Floral Gold Gilt New Never Worn 1990s
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Philippe Ferrandis Brooch made in France Never worn! New Old Stock.
Gold, Gilt Metal
Coco Chanel Gilt Sunburst Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, Goossens
By Coco Chanel /Maison Goossens
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel Haute Couture striking sunburst brooch completely handmade by Goossens for Chanel.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Maison Gripoix for Yves Saint Laurent Emerald Pate de Verre Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture sea urchin brooch. Of emerald light and dark mellon cut Gripoix glass cabochons, prong set citrine and crystal pastes and fine gil...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Style 6.49ct Emerald & 1.67ct Diamond Panther Brooch Pin 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pin it on a black blazer or coat lapel for a bold couture-inspired look. This brooch are a perfect gift for Anniversary Gift, Birthday Gift, Mothers Day Gift, Christmas Gift, Thanks...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
BUNDA Grape shaped brooch, enamel and keshi Tahitian Pearls on gold and platinum
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Couture' grape brooch in platinum and 18 carat yellow gold, featuring baroque shaped Cultured Tahitian keshi pearls and round brilliant cut diamonds with enamel leaf detaili...
Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$1,488
Broche Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Rich in detail and unmistakably luxurious, it reflects the glamour and expressive spirit of 1990s haute couture accessories. The brooch is in excellent vintage condition, with no vis...
Couture Quality Maharaja-Style White Silk Satin Turban w Rhinestone Brooch
By Suzanne Couture Millinery
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom Made White Silk Satin Turban w Incredible Rhinestone Paisley Brooch and White Feathers at Front: Created by Suzanne Couture Millinery.
Christian Dior Haute Couture Sapphire Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Haute Couture pendant brooch necklace.The large pear shaped faceted faux sapphire with central amythest zone is set in gilt filigree with fringed chain tassels.
Gilt Metal
Thierry Mugler Runway Rose Brooch One of a Kind
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
If you own an archival 1995 Thierry Mugler look, this brooch is the ultimate finishing touch — the detail that makes your outfit truly iconic.
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Iconic Gold Massive Huge Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Large Cross Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch Necklace Pendant, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. Can be worn as a neckl...
Gold Plate
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE 2021 Runway neck crystal brooch slit bodysuit dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE 2021 Runway black plunge neck crystal brooch belt high slit bodysuit dress Reference: TGAS/F00745 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Co...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black crystal pave brooch strapless wide leg jumpsuit
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black crystal pave brooch strapless wide leg jumpsuit Reference: TGAS/F00754 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Fabric Color:...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Iconic Heart Pearl Tassel Brooch Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Iconic Unisex Textured Relief Heart White Pearl Long Fringe Tassel Elegant Modernist Brooch Necklace, Gold Plated Versatile necklace and brooch. ...
Gold Plate
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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