Antique Edwardian 1910s Mesh Platinum Bow Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Single cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.90 carat
Diamond, Platinum
$4,298Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian Platinum and White Gold 1.18ctw Marquise Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, platinum, and white gold brooch, comprising one large marquise shaped old cut
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$5,658
W 0.67 in L 1.7 in
Antique Edwardian Platinum and Old-Cut Diamond Bow Brooch, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A refined and elegant antique bow brooch, crafted in platinum and set with a beautiful array of old
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 11.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Bow Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular platinum Edwardian bow pin is set with approximately 11.25cts of European and old
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
JOHN W. CHARLTON Edwardian Platinum Old European Mine Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional Edwardian bow brooch, impeccably hand-fabricated in platinum and fully set with a
Diamond, Platinum
$6,388Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.26 in D 0.27 in L 1.38 in
Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Bow Brooch in Platinum with 3.35 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle epoque bow-brooch. An statement piece from the Belle Epoque period, created during
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
8.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Bow Brooch, Platinum, Vintage
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful and unique bow shaped brooch is from the Edwardian era and features delicate metal
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Era Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Circle Bow Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Step into the elegance of the Antique Edwardian Era with our Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Circle
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Long Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin, c. 1895.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Edwardian ribbon bow motif long pin with both European cut diamonds and rose cut diamonds
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Convertible Bow Brooch Double Clip 16 Carats Edwardian
Located in North Miami, FL
Edwardian platinum diamond convertible bow brooch designed with a rare detachable mechanism
Diamond, Platinum
Faberge Diamond Gold Platinum Bow Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé diamond bow brooch, unsigned, the central brilliant-cut diamond with the bow of pierced
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
Pretty Edwardian platinum diamond bow brooch Circa 1900 set with one bezel set Old European Cut
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum Edwardian bow pin consisting of 76 old European cut diamonds having a total weight of
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Bloxham, GB
A lovely Edwardian platinum brooch set with graded old cut and baguette white diamonds. It is in
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
1920s Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This lovely platinum & diamond bow pin is truly a unique find. The pin is an authentic Edwardian
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
H 0.32 in L 2.25 in
Bow Brooch with Diamonds & Natural Pearls in Platinum, French circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A finely made platinum mounted bow brooch set with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls strung on
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable
H 0.2 in L 1.78 in
Antique Bow Brooch Ceylon Sapphires & Diamonds in Platinum, French circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Antique platinum mounted brooch in the design of a slim bow. Set with graduated Ceylon sapphires in
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
H 0.6 in W 1.78 in
Bow Brooch, Platinum Mounted and Pave Set with Diamonds, English circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian finely made platinum mounted bow brooch, pave set with brilliant and rose cut diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
DREICER Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
By Dreicer & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine Platinum and Diamond Bow Brooch in Original Case by Dreicer, Diamond weight = 2 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum, Diamond and Pearl Bow Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large platinum and yellow gold Edwardian bow brooch set with diamonds in the shape of a curly
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A platinum, diamond and emerald Edwardian brooch. The stylized bow brooch centers an emerald cut
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
T B Starr Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
T B Starr Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch T B Starr Edwardian diamond and platinum bow
White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Bow Brooch, set with old mine cut diamonds that are white
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 5.48 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as ribboned bow with three dynamic loops and three dove tailed ends Centering
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Natural Pearls Diamonds Art Nouveau Bow Brooch
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Magnificent Edwardian Art Nouveau bow brooch. 1910. Set with natural Pearls and old European cut
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2.40 Carat Diamond Edwardian Style Platinum Bow Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful, Stylish and finely detailed Diamond Bow Brooch, center securely hand set with a 1
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond Ruby Ribbon Bow Motif Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This antique Edwardian brooch of sophisticated elegance is crafted in solid platinum, weighs
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Circle Bow Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Simple and elegant Edwardian diamond brooch. Craftsmanship circa 1900, this platinum old European
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.06 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat White Gold Bow Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
; very well-matched to bow diamonds Tested as platinum-topped 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Bow measures
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Y...
Platinum and Gold Bow and Heart Brooch Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A delicate Edwardian platinum brooch in the shape of a bow with a heart shaped locket dangling
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 950 Platinum 5.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Pearl Bow Drop Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an elegant antique bow drop pin brooch crafted in 950 platinum (pin - 18K white gold
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Bow Style Diamond and Natural Pearl Brooch 5.00 Carat
Located in New York, NY
What a beautiful creation! This Edwardian old-cuts diamond pearl brooch is just so sweet and
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s Tiffany & Co. 4.50 Carat Diamond Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
MARCUS & Co. Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and Impressive Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Bow Brooch by Marcus and Company. 4.25 Carat
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum on 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch, circa 1910
Located in Wailea, HI
Platinum on 18k Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Circa 1910 Weighing in Just Shy of Seven carats This
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Beautiful Bow Brooch with Natural Pearls and Diamonds in Platinum and Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Superbly crafted platinum mounted bow brooch set with 18 natural pearls and 124 diamonds of G-H
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
Edwardian pave set diamond Bow brooch mounted in platinum. English. Circa 1910. The central cut
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in London, England
A diamond set negligee bow brooch. The early 20th century brooch is formed of fine hand pierced
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Bow Brooch in Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Edwardian period brooch circa 1900. Designed as a bow set with old-cut diamonds in 18
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Bow Brooch Circa 1910
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany Edwardian Old Mine Cut diamond platinum and 18k gold bow brooch, circa 1910. The Tiffany
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910 French Edwardian Platinum Diamond Quartz Bow Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous French Edwardian bow pin is from the early 20th century and features a lovely
Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bow Tie Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darien, CT
platinum setting hosts over 4 plus carats of white round and baguette diamonds. The ribbon bow-tie swirl
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
A fine Edwardian natural pearl and diamond bow brooch, the pierced ribbon tied bow encrusted with
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
An Vintage Diamond-set Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Vintage diamond-set bow brooch, the old brilliant-cut diamonds old brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
An archetypal Edwardian platinum bow brooch, comprising of 20 natural pearls and approximately 5cts
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
CARTIER Edwardian Diamond Onyx Bow-Knot Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
A delicate bow brooch with round old- and rose-cut diamonds, calibre onyx, millegrain setting
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Sold
H 2.76 in W 2.76 in
Edwardian Bow Brooch, Lace Design in Platinum with Diamonds, English circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A substantial and finely mounted brooch in platinum set with brilliant and rose cut diamonds of
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian DIamond & Pearl Bow Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold Edwardian bow pin consisting of 62 old european cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Ribbon and Bow Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
18k yellow gold and platinum Edwardian emerald and diamond ribbon and bow pin with one old mine cut
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yanes Diamond Set Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Approximately 7 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds pave-set to a pierced platinum setting
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum and Gold Diamond Bow Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Edwardian European cut diamond bow brooch/ pin in platinum and 14K yellow gold. There are
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine antique diamond bow brooch, set with circular-cut diamonds in a pierced platinum mount.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Demantoid Garnet Pearl Diamond Bow Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum on 18 karat yellow gold Edwardian bow pin set with Old European cut diamonds, old cut
Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
French, Turn of the Century, Large Scale Bow Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
An absolutely gorgeous, glamorous and glittering diamond and platinum bow from fin de siècle France
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Era 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Ribbon Bows Brooch Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
Characterized by a lightness and delicacy, this beautiful 18K gold and platinum pendant brooch is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pair of Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian diamond drop earrings, the ribbon bow motif suspending an open work tassel, set throughout with old- and rose-cut diamonds, all in a platinum millegrain setting, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Magnificent Edwardian Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Edwardian Platinum Diamond Necklace Details: Material: Platinum Diamonds: approx. 15 carats old-mine cut diamonds. Diamond quality: HIJ VIS 2SI Pearl: certified natura...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Unsigned but high quality American manufacture. Platinum topped gold with diamonds and natural pea...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k 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
$10,465Sale Price|30% Off
A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique silver topped yellow gold brooch and pendant centering a gem quality natural approximately 22 ct. Siberian amethyst in a fancy octagonal shape. This stone, prong set, has an ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
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
Victorian 5.50ct Diamond Brooch in 9k White Gold & Silver, Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 5.50 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. This stunning, fin...
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
Harry Winston 12.00 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A classic Harry Winston diamond engagement ring, showcasing a 12.00 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and VVS2 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by ta...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and diamond cuff bracelet features 7 magnificent emerald cut emeralds of Zambian origin for a total of 23.63 carats. They show what may be called a perfect emerald color,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
X Pink Morpho
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exclusive original design by AtelierX . Burmese old roasted pigeon blood ruby 4.46 carats. Sweet and super positive, two carats or more with Gilder, AIGS certificate. Overall 141...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Titanium
Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Necklace, 10.25 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this enchanting necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of early 20th-century American jewelry design. Delicately handcrafted, the one-of-a-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$65,700
W 0.5 in L 16.5 in
Georgian Riviera Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Antique Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive Georgian Riviera necklace made of 14k rose gold and silver, featuring rose cut diamonds. “Riviera” is a style of a necklace named for the Mediterranean coastline as som...
Diamond, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
BULGARI Tubogas Serpenti Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the mythical snake that sheds its skin, Bulgari’s Serpenti icon symbolizes metamorphosis since 1948. The Serpenti 18 kt rose gold necklace features flexible Tubogas spira...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Floral Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Floral Brooch in Platinum This Brooch takes the form of a stylized flower, gracefully rendered in platinum and adorned with a dazzling array of round brilliant, baguette, an...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
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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.
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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.