Rare Marcel Boucher Duette Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular and Rare Marcel Boucher Duette Brooch from the 1930's. Pair of pave crystal Art Deco
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium
Rare Marcel Boucher Duette Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular and Rare Marcel Boucher Duette Brooch from the 1930's. Pair of pave crystal Art Deco
Rhodium
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch from the 1940's. Wonderful design with
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sapphire Baguette Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire Baguette Duette Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with pave crystal
Rhodium, Base Metal
Art Deco Silver Plated Duette Brooch with Rhinestones circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful silver plated Duette brooch with marquise and round faceted rhinestones, The brooch can
1940s Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent platinum Duette brooch, composed of two matching clips that can be worn together as
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Brooch
By Coro
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Coro Parrot Duette Brooch-Fur Clip, 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage iconic brooch by Coro features two parrots on a tree branch. Lavishly decorated with
$250
H 1 in W 2 in D 0.25 in
Signed Coro Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Duette Brooch and Dress Clip, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Duette "frame" measurements: •as brooch: width: 2” height: 3/16” - 1” depth: ¼” •as dress clips
Marcasite, Base Metal, Silver
Coro Duette Bell Flower Tremblant Brooch.
Located in New York, NY
Coro by Adolph Katz, quivering bell flower trembler duette brooch with cold enamel accents. The
Gold Plate, Base Metal
Art Deco 1930s French Paste Vintage Duette Clip Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful Duette clip brooch was created in France in the late 1930s. Condition Report
Base Metal
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
Rhodium
Art Deco 1930s French Marcasite Floral Design Vintage Duette Clip Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful Duette clip brooch was most created in France in the late 1930s. Condition Report
Marcasite, Silver
Coro Flower Twist Rare Ruby Tremblant Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Coro classic flower twist tremblant duette brooch of gilt metal, green enamel, ruby crystal
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Art Deco 10.95 Carat Diamond Duette Double Clip Brooch in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Art Deco 10.95 carat diamond and platinum double clip duette brooch; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Duette Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
1950s platinum diamond duette pin brooch set with 152 round brilliant cut and 24 baguette cut
Diamond, Platinum
$645
H 1.58 in W 2.88 in D 0.91 in Dm 2.88 in L 1.58 in
Vintage Coro Ruby Red Duette Camellia Gold Tone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Duette Camellia Brooch by Coro, set designed by Gene Verri was patented in the United States
$6,872
H 0.4 in W 1.06 in L 2.67 in
Belgian 1.55 Carat Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, collet set to each section of the double clip brooch. This versatile 1930s duette brooch may be worn as
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CORO 1932 “Duette” Silver Rhodium Plated Cut Steel Rhinestone Brooch Dress Clip
By Coro
Located in Thiensville, WI
CORO c.1932 “Duette” Silver Rhodium Plated Cut Steel Rhinestone Brooch Dress Clips Brand
Art Deco Coro Enamel Bee Duette
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Coro Enamel Bee Duette from the 1930's. Pave and enamel bee clips are designed to
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips from the 1940's. Gold plated with colored and crystal pastes
Vermeil, Base Metal
Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Large and Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette from the 1940's. 2 huge emerald oval pastes with
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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
Trifari Pave Flying Doves Duette, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Amazing large Trifari Pave Doves Duette or Clip Mate set by Alfred Phillipe. A pair of Art Deco
Rhodium
Corocraft Art Deco Pave Baguette Bud Clip Duette
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Corocraft Pave Baguette Bud Clip Duette from the 1940's. A pair of bud brooches set with crystal
Gilt Metal
Vintage Coro Duette sapphire double dress clip 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Coro Duette sapphire dress clip. A delightful Art Deco inspired design set with
Vintage Diamond Blossom Convertible Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
clarity. These double clip-style brooches, or Duettes, named by the American company, Coro in 1935
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 4.32 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
duette (or double clip) style brooch increased in popularity in the first half of the twentieth century
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,484
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
becoming increasingly difficult to locate. NOTE: The duette (or double clip) style brooch increased in
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Rare Margot de Taxco Mask and Fan Sterling and enamel duette brooch
By Margot De Taxco
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Margot enamel on sterling mask and fan duette brooch. Each brooch can be worn separately
Vintage Neiger Brothers Oriental Duette Brooch
Located in London, GB
example from their oriental inspired collection, c.1920. The brooch can be worn as a single piece or
Brass
FAMOUS Vintage Signed Coro Craft Owl Duette Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
This famous vintage owl duette & earrings set by Coro Craft is featured in many of the popular
Circa 1940s Coro Craft Duette Yellow and Goldtone Owl Brooch/Clips
Located in Long Beach, CA
1940s Coro Craft Duette gold tone metal owl brooch/clips set with large topaz faceted glass eyes
Base Metal
Vintage Coro Duette Floral Trembler Brooch/Fur-Clip & Earrings Set
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
the duette brooch is 3” x 1-3/4”. This vintage Coro set bears the patent numbers and is in excellent
Vintage Signed Coro Duette Tremblant Brooch/Fur Clips
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Coro duette features a floral design with green enameling and red and clear crystal
Unavailable
1950s American Duette
Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna
American Duette, brand "Co.Ro." 1950 years aged. Excellent vintage condition.
COROCRAFT Sterling Pink Gold Washed Art Deco Horse Brooch Clips DUETTE
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This classic retro signed CORO duette is an icon of American costume jewelry. Designed by Adolph
1930s TRIFARI RARE Fruit Salad DUETTE CLIP MATES Brooch/Clips/Pin
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Palm Springs, CA
approximately 3.5" wide and 3" tall. As per Robin Deutsch: Trifari’s first version of the double clip brooch was
Unavailable
W 2.96 in L 3.75 in
Coro Large Vintage Floral Duette Fur Clips Enamel set with Rhinestones Brooch
Located in London, GB
A highly collectable book piece this fantastic rhodium plated Coro Duette, is enamelled and set
Rhodium
Coro Vintage Horse Head Duette Fur Clip / Pin and Clip Earrings, 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic 1940s world famous duette pin by Coro. I have seen it with a gold wash, but I
Coro Duette-Clear Rhinestones, Red Baguettes with Gold-Tone Finish
Located in Oradell, NJ
, Duettes were at the top of Coro's line. Coro's versatile duettes could be worn as brooches or separated
Hattie Carnegie Duette Brooch/ Dress Clips
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Austin, TX
Hattie Carnegie duette brooch / dress clips. Condition: Very good. We accept returns for refund
French Platinum 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare French platinum 18K white gold diamond ruby emerald 2-bird duette brooch. The gorgeous piece
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Coro 1940s Gold with Enamel Flowers Trembler Duette Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
A rare model Coro trembler flower 1940s duette brooch by American fashion jewelry company Coro
Gold Plate, Enamel
COROCRAFT c.1943 Duette Horse Equestrian Gold Earrings Brooch Demi Parure Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage circa July 13,1943 Coro Craft (designed by A. Katz) gold horse duette brooch/fur clip and
Sold
H 7.54 in W 1.85 in L 2.66 in
Art Deco 13.22 Carat Diamond and Platinum Duette Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
duette brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This magnificent
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Platinum Diamond Sapphire Duette Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1940s Platinum Diamond Sapphire Duette Pin with high quality Diamonds & Sapphires. Each of
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Coro Duette Rhinestone Roses Brooch/Dress Clips
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1960s Coro Duette pin/dress clips. Silver plate and rhinestone detailed roses with green
Silver Plate
Side by Side Coro Duette
By Coro
Located in New Hope, PA
This Coro Duette pin can also be worn as two separate dress clips. The pin has "rubies and diamonds
1930s Art Deco 4.16 Carat Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. NOTE: The duette (or double clip) style brooch
Diamond, Platinum
Sold
H 0.23 in W 0.92 in L 2.05 in
Art Deco 7.27 Carat Diamond and Platinum White Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Art Deco 7.27 carat diamond and platinum, 18 karat white gold duette/double clip
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Sold
W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 16.25 in
Coro 1939 Art Deco Quivering Camelia Tremblant Necklace, Adolph Katz
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
the duette brooch, necklace, bracelet and earrings. The necklace is rhodium plated with rhinestone
Base Metal, Rhodium
Unusual Art Deco Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Rhinestone Paste Duette Brooch from the 1930's. 2 Clips separate off the main
Rhodium
Coro Duette Brooch - Dress Clip 1938 by Gene Verrecchio
Located in Wallkill, NY
1938 Coro Duette brooch - dress clip. measures approx. 3 inches x 1 5/8 inches. enamel in a gold
Base Metal
Vintage Corocraft Owl ‘hoots’ Duette Brooch in Sterling Silver 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Corocraft Hoots Duette brooch. A rare opportunity to acquire the iconic and truly
Silver
Vintage Coro Quivering Camelias Dress Clip Duette Brooch 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
One of the most iconic of the Coro 'Duette' s produced by Coro in the 1930s and 1940s. This
Coro Flower Twist Rare Emerald Tremblant Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Coro classic flower twist tremblant duette brooch of gilt metal, green enamel, rare emerald
Gilt Metal
Sold
H 0.2 in W 0.72 in L 1.69 in
Antique French 2.58 Carat Diamond, Platinum and White Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold duette brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1930s Coro Duette Rhinestone and Enamel Brooch / Dress clip
Located in Austin, TX
1930s Coro Duette rhinestone and enamel brooch or dress clip. Condition: very good some enamel has
Rare Coro Invisibly Set Ruby Acorn Duette Clip Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare Coro Invisibly Set Ruby Acorn Duette Clip Brooch from the 1930's. A pair of acorn clip
Gilt Metal
Bellflower Coro Duette
By Coro
Located in New Hope, PA
This Coro Duette bellflower pin can also be worn as two separate clips. The pin has "rubies and
Art Deco Fruit Salad Floral Coro Duette Fur Clips Brooch
By Coro
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare vintage Art Deco Coro duette dress fur clips brooch featuring an emerald fruit salad design
Gilt Metal
CORO Duette quivering Camelias flower twist tremblant brooch 1940s USA
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Coro classic flower twist Duett brooch of gilt metal, green emamal leafs, blue crystal baguette
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Coro Rose Gold Quivering Ruby Camellias Duette Fur Dress Clips Brooch
By Coro
Located in Miami Beach, FL
An exquisite example of Coro's Camellia quivering (trembler) duette clips brooch. This brooch is a
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.57 in D 0.38 in L 3.23 in
Big Art Deco Style Costume Emerald Green Rhinestone Dress Clips Brooches Duette
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous Vintage Art Deco style dress fur clips featuring clear rhinestones and a row of bezel set princess cut green crystals down the center. These pair of clips come with a custo...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Coro Art Deco Faux Green Tourmaline Duette
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Coro Art Deco duette with faux green tourmaline square set stones set in a pave surround. Duettes
Gilt Metal
Sold
H 2 in W 2 in D 0.5 in Dm 2.25 in L 2 in
An enamelled, gilt and coloured paste 'double owl' duette, Corocraft, USA, 1940s
By Corocraft
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
The 'double clip' (or 'duette' as Corocraft chose to market their designs) is a very well known and
Gilt Metal
Coro Duette Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Coro Duette brooch in reds and greens with red rhinestones. Enamel is in excellent condition This
Important Harry Winston Diamond Duette Brooch
By Harry Winston
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Important Harry Winston diamond and platinum duet brooch. Brooch comes apart to form 2 smaller
Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Remarkable Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Brooch. Two removable clips on a pin back.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Coro Sterling Fish Duette Brooch 1940s
By Coro
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: Coro Sterling Pat Dimensions: W 2.36 Materials: sterling silver, rhinestones, lucite
Sterling Silver
Famous Vintage Deco 1930s Coro Floral Duette Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This is the famous vintage 1930s Coro duette featuring a floral design with green enameling and red
Rare Vintage 1940s Coro Love Shaped Bird Duette Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This is a famous and very collectible duette by Coro. It has two love birds with pink iridescent
Vintage Signed Coro Duette Perched Bird Brooch/Fur Clip
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1940s Coro duette brooch features two birds perched on a branch. They have red
Vintage Coro Duette Tremblant Brooch
By Coro
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Coro flower twist tremblant duette brooch of gilt metal, green enamel, crystal baguettes and
Vintage Art Deco 1930s CoroCraft Duette Sterling Silver Perched Bird Brooch/Fur
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
This vintage deco 1930s signed CoroCraft Duette brooch features two perched birds with multi-color
Coro Duette Moonstone Brooch 1930s
By Coro
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1930 Hallmark: Coro Duette Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 3 Inch Materials: base metal
Vintage Coro Duette Clear Rhinestones Brooch
By Coro
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: Coro Duette Condition: perfect Dimensions: W 1.96 in Materials: base metal
Base Metal
Coro Duette Owls Brooch and Earrings Set 1940s
By Coro
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940 Hallmark: Coro Duette Sterling Condition: perfect Dimensions: brooch H 2.4 Inch
Duette Clip
Located in Toronto, ON
Heart-shaped diamante duette clip. Can be worn as single pin or two separate clips.
Rare Coro Craft Owl Duette Fur Clip/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare find. I have heard of them … but never owned one until now. This owl duette
Trifari Diamante Duette
By Trifari
Located in Toronto, ON
Trifari diamante Deco style duette clip with heart motif. Can be worn as two dress clips or one
Vintage Coro Duette Horses Brooch With Rhinestones 1940's
By Coro
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: CoroDuette Pat. Dimensions: H 2.08 in Materials: base metal, rhinestones
Base Metal
Vintage 1930s Rare Coro Duette Birds Heart Pin
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
I’ve seen many Coro duette pins…but nothing like this one. It has two birds in a heart. The rare
Vintage 1930s Coro Duette Brooch, Scarf and Shoe Clips
Located in Houston, TX
convertible so you could have a greater bang for the buck. a duette can be worn as a brooch or detached from
Base Metal
Vintage 1940s Coro Sterling Fish Jelly Belly Duette/Brooch Clip
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This is the magnificent 1940s sterling Coro duette that features two Lucite jelly belly angel fish
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.73 Carats 12-13 MM 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm flanked with 122 round brilliants weighing 0.73 carats. Pearl Quality AA Luster AA, Excellent Nacre Ve...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Striking vintage style brooch from our special Haruni atelier holding a 8.60 carat emerald at its centre set in yellow gold, surrounded by 108 delicate old cut diamonds with an appro...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed fro...
Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,495
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Original Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch features a striking combination of Old European Cut, Single Cut, and Baguette Cut diamonds, totaling approximately 4 carats i...
Diamond, Platinum
$9,950
W 1.46 in Dm 1.46 in L 1.46 in
Hayden W. Wheeler 1930 Deco Brooch Platinum with 4.33 Cts Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch designed by Hayden W. Wheeler & Co. Very rare piece, created in New York city during the glorious art deco period, circa 1930's. This elegant rounded pin brooch i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
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
Art Deco 3.02ct Diamond Double Clip Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful brooch is the epitome of Art Deco style. A mix of baguette, old cut and eight cut diamonds encrust the elegantly crafted platinum metalwork to create a wonderful glitt...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 19.90 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a pair of Old European cut center Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.40 carats, Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.50...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,637Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.78 in L 0.71 in
Art Deco Brooch Adorned with 3.01 Carat Diamonds And Platinum
Located in Vannes, FR
This platinum brooch, a true masterpiece of fine jewelry, is adorned with 85 gleaming diamonds totaling 3.01 carats. At the heart of this resplendent creation sits a majestic G-color...
Diamond, Platinum
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Flower Corsage Clip Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Early Marcel Boucher Flower Corsage Clip Brooch from the early 1930's. Massive scale and Collector Quality. Designed to be worn at neckline or within a deep V neckline. The ...
Rhodium
Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare, early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise from the 1930's. Enameled in tones of garnet red to firey orange with pave accents on the feathers. 1930's USA. Rhodium finish. O...
Rhodium, Enamel
Marcel Boucher Sapphire Invisibly Set Suite
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher Sapphire Paste Invisibly Set Suite from the 1960's. Lovely dimensional design Inspired by Van Cleef Jewelry of the period. Sapphire pastes are set within a overla...
Gilt Metal
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.