Platinum Diamond Dress Clip
Located in New York, NY
Platinum dress clip with baguette and round-cut diamonds of 2 carats Measurements: width 1.4 cm
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Dress Clip
Located in New York, NY
Platinum dress clip with baguette and round-cut diamonds of 2 carats Measurements: width 1.4 cm
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of Retro Period Platinum and Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of diamond set 'spiral' form dress clips date to the Retro period and are likely
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Dress Clip Pair, Possibly by Boucheron
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of French Art Deco dress clips feature diamonds and emeralds and are set in 18 karat
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,193Sale Price|36% Off
W 1.03 in D 0.28 in L 0.91 in
Art Deco 1930s 18K White Gold 7ctw Old Cut Diamond Dress Clips Brooches
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
diamonds, and crafted in 18 karat white gold throughout. These beautiful brooches, known as ‘dress clips
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE Diamond and Platinum Clip Brooch
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A diamond dress clip with curls and flowers with brilliant, baguette, French and eight cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
1950 Demi Parure Diamond Platinum Flowers Earrings Earclips Dress Clip
Located in Munich, Bavaria
baguettes and twenty-seven round diamonds in brilliant cut. The clip-on earrings can be converted to dress
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Convertible Diamond Brooch / Dress Clips
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
into two matching dress clips, allowing it to be worn multiple ways—on lapels, as gown adornments, or
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Dress Clip with Suspended Old European-Cut Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking Art Deco platinum dress clip, featuring a bold, architectural design centered around a
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Scroll Design Dress Clip Brooches
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco diamond and ruby dress clips of scroll design, each clip brooch set with round
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$5,985
H 1.56 in W 2.5 in
Antique 18k Gold 3.24ctw Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Ribbon Dual Dress Clip Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous and very lovely pair of antique ribbon-style dress clips that were crafted
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$47,550
W 1.75 in L 7 in
Gattle & Co. 1930s Sapphire Diamond Tutti Fruitti Gold Bracelet and Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
featuring removable dress clips set with 52 round diamonds of 1.65 cts and 22 baguette diamonds of 2.20 cts
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
A. E. Kochert: A Pair of Diamond Dress Clips, Austria, Circa 1920
By Kochert
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Kochert: A Pair of Diamond Dress Clips, Austria, Circa 1920 Reference Item #DB-1248 CM 03-18-25
Diamond
Pair of Versatile Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 14kt. yellow gold dress clips with a white gold inset bead set with 5 Swiss cut graduating
Diamond, 14k Gold
Retro gold & diamond dress clips (brooches)
Located in New York, NY
This pair of high-styled retro dress-clip brooches are set in three colors of 18K gold with
Unavailable
CARTIER LONDON Art Deco Diamond Dress Clip
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
CARTIER London Art Deco Diamond Clip For similar see page 283, CARTIER by Judy Rudoe,Harry Abrams.
Art Deco Carved Sapphire and Diamond Dress Clips
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of fine carved sapphire and fancy cut diamond shield shape dress clips
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Tutti Frutti Diamond gold Earclips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The Art Deco platinum, carved colored stone and diamond dress clips (in the "tutti frutti" motif
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful stylish set of 14 kt gold dress clips with square cut sapphires and diamonds in star
Diamond
Sapphire and Diamond, 18k Dress Clips
Located in Lewisburg, WV
Sapphire and Diamond, 18 kt Dress Clips with a brooch form. Etched "4/27/39 A146K, 6-11-24"
Diamond, Sapphire
French Diamond Gold Platinum Dress Clip Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
This is a rare 7cts old-mine cut diamond, platinum and white gold scroll clip brooch. 950°/oo
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
carats) dress clips mounted in platinum, featuring triangular, baguette and circular-cut stones
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Amethyst, Citrine and Diamond Brooch/Dress Clip
Located in Dallas, TX
"; Dress Clip; 12.4 DWT or 19.28 Grams.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Free Bird Pin/Dress Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spilla Uccellini Liberi - Free Bird Pin/Dress Clip. 18k yellow gold, diamonds and emeralds, with
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Catalan Art Deco Enamel Diamond Silver Gold Dress Clip
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful dress clip representing a snowdrop flower. It's made in yellow gold, silver, green and
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Pair of Art Deco Diamond and Peridot Dress Clips
Located in Southampton, NY
Each Art Deco dress clip of this pair is designed as an openwork geometric plaque with round and
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire and Platinum 1960s Cocktail Brooch and Dress Clips
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of platinum dress clips each clip set with round brilliant cut diamonds on a stylised scroll
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
OSCAR HEYMAN & BROS. Sapphire Dress Clips
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Each elegant, curving clip set with seven fancy colored kite-shaped sapphires (green, cornflower
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Great Pair of 1940's Dress Clips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderfully wearable 14kt. yellow gold shield design pair of dress clips, each is prong set with a
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
French, Ceylon Type Sapphire, Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Dress Clip/Pendant
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
French Dress Clip/Pendant Circa 1950 set to the centre with a royal blue, oval Ceylon type Sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.03 in L 1.26 in
8.2 Carat Sapphire, 4.5 Carat Emerald, Ruby Diamond Vintage Dress Clip Brooch
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Dress clips were one of the most popular types of jewellery during the Art Déco era. They were not
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940'S Dress Clips Rubies and Diamonds Convertable to Brooch 14K Rose Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1940'S Dress Clips Rubies and Diamonds Convertible to Brooch 14K Rose Gold 31.58 Pennyweight 16
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
5.10 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Convertible Brooch/Clips in Platinum & Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
) of 1925 to the 1940s. A convertible bow design brooch Composed of two diamond set platinum dress
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Dress Clips, containing Round and Marquis Diamonds, Hinged Clip backs
Diamond, Platinum
Large Art Deco Diamond Dress Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Art Deco diamond and platinum brooch that transforms into a pair of dress clips
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Platinum Dress Clips, in a very Art Deco form, measuring 2 1/8 inches in length and 1 1
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of 1940s Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This absolute knockout pair of Retro dress clips date to the 1940s and the tail end of World War II
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Dress Clip
Located in New Orleans, LA
approximately 5 carats total weight of old European cut diamonds. The versatility of the dress clip made it a
Sold
W 1.13 in D 0.2 in L 1.09 in
Art Deco 18K Gold 9.31tgw Rubellite Tourmaline, Ruby & Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Art Deco white gold, rubellite tourmaline, ruby, and diamond dress clips, each comprising
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ivanka Trump Collection Black Enamel Gold cuff Bracelet with Diamond Dress Clips
By Ivanka Trump
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous diamond 18K white gold and black enamel cuff bracelet from Ivanka Trump collection. Retail
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1930s Diamond Platinum Dress Clips
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Dress Clips that fasten together so as to be also worn as
Diamond, Platinum
Chaumet Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Fan-Shaped Earrings/Dress Clips
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
dress clips. Chaumet, Paris. Atw. 15.00 cts. In original fitted case.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 8.35ctw Old Cut Diamond Dual Dress Clip Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous and very lovely pair of antique diamond dress clips that were crafted from
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Combination Dress Clips
Located in Bethesda, MD
and a refined look as clips. The clips feature two Old European Cut diamonds weighing 2.20 carats
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Dress Clips
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1930s Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Dress Clips with original connection to be worn as a
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Portuguese Diamond Gold Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro rose gold and diamond clip brooches in the form of curling foliate petals. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Single Dress Clip
Located in Bethesda, MD
An exceptional example of Art Deco design and craftsmenship, a single dress clip. The clip is
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Dress Clips
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous pair of platinum art deco shield-shaped dress clips, set with 160 European, pear, old
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Dress Clips
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1930s French Hallmarked Platinum Dress Clips, with original backing to be worn as a single
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Raymond Yard Emerald Diamond Platinum Dress Clips
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Dress Clips By Raymond Yard, Platinum, Round, Marquise and Baguette Diamonds totaling 6
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Carved Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dress Clips / Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A very rare pair of Art Deco diamond and carved sapphire dress clips that can be worn as a brooch
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful retro double-clip brooches of scroll design, set with 4 carats of round brilliant-cut
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Raymond Yard Art Deco Diamond platinum Dress Clips
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Art Deco Raymond Yard dress clips featuring approximately 8cts of European, baguette and
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Flower Dress Clips
By Boucheron
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of Boucheron Dress Clipsset with gold wire work petals, center flowers set in diamonds, and
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Dress / Scarf Clip
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Platinum and Diamond Dress or Scarf Clip, seven Carats total weight, Round, Baguette and
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Dress Clips Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Platinum Dress Clips with backing to convert to single Brooch. In an extreme Art Deco
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s GemStone Diamond Platinum Tutti Frutti Dress Clip Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Platinum Tutti Frutti, Fruit Basket convertible Dress Clip, Earrings, set with Round
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of retro dress clips embellished with multi-color sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco 8 Carat Diamond Platinum Convertible Dress Clip
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Circa: 1920 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 42 grams Diamond Details: Carat: 8.0 carat
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Bracelet with Removable Dress Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and diamond bracelet with a pair of scrolling two-color gold removable dress clips on
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Large circa 1960s Dress Clip of Persian Turquoise, Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aspen, CO
A robust 1960's dress clip with fine Persian turquoise, 16 European cut and modern white diamonds
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Raymond Yard Retro Moonstone, Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Brooches ‘Dress Clips’
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American Retro platinum clips with moonstones, rubies and diamonds by Raymond Yard. The
Diamond, Ruby, Moonstone, Platinum
Antique French Art Deco Platinum 7.8ct Old European Diamond Dual Dress Clip Pins
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very chic and elegant pair of antique dress clips, crafted in France during the art
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Duet Dress Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Duet Dress Clips; Art Deco / Retro
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum and White Gold Brooch/Pin/Dress Clip/Pendant 1920s
Located in Towson, MD
and G-I color that evokes the charm of a starlit night. With platinum dress clips and a hidden bail
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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W 0.91 in D 0.35 in L 1.26 in
Art Deco 1925 Pair of Dress Clips in Platinum with 11.54 Ctw Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of art deco dress clips. Stunning pair of dress clips brooches, created during
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s Cartier Diamond Platinum Art Deco Dress Clip Worn by Joan Collins
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Platinum and Diamond Dress Clip, owned and worn by Joan Collins, measuring just
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Retro Diamond Earrings and Dress Clip Set, circa 1948
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Retro, Art Moderne, gold and platinum Tiffany & Company diamond earrings and matching dress clip
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Double Clips Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent circa 1930s Art Deco fan shaped platinum sapphire and diamond dress clips featuring
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Green Emerald And Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Ring, a stunning piece that exudes luxury and sophistication. This exquisite ring features a b...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,377
H 0.27 in W 0.71 in L 1.69 in
1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.52 carat aquamarine and 2.92 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set double clip brooch; part of our antique 1920s jewelry colle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
$3,640
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Hand Engraved Millgrain Bow 1.30 Inch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco Sapphire, nine caliber cut sapphires weighing approximately 0.45 carats, and Diamond, numerous round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Ear-Climber Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
From the House of Cartier, these spectacular ear climber diamond earrings, circa 1940, are finely crafted in platinum and showcase 2 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately ...
Platinum
Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Rose Gold Ring Earrings Pendant Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and vibrant jewelry set from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa jewelry set consists of a matching ring, earrings, and pendant necklace crafted in 18k rose gold and featuring...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Double-clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This double-clip brooch is crafted from PT and 18K gold, showcasing an extraordinary design that exudes luxury. Each of the two main diamonds weighs approximately 0.4ct, complemented...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$808Sale Price / item|23% Off
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
CARTIER Trinity Natural Diamond 18k White Gold Small Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Cartier bracelet from the iconic Trinity collection features 3 interconnected bangles made in 18k white gold and set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds. ...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow gold. The necklace weighs 139.17 grams. The dimensions of the brooch is 2.25"" x 1.75"" and t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Mazer Tutti Frutti Dress Clips Duette
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Tutti Frutti dress clips duette brooch of tricolor fruit salad flowers and leaves, set within fine crystal pave. Clips can be removed from frame to wear separately as a pair or...
Rhodium
Vintage 1940s 30.73 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 5 GIA certified Emerald cut Diamonds at the center weighing a total of 7.73 carats, and Old European and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1930s 7.00 Carat Diamond Clip
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 30 Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 5.40 carats, 20 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.20 carat, and...
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco bracelet designed by Cartier Paris. This is an absolutely fabulous bracelet, created in Paris France during the high art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, bac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.