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A Liberty Enamel Diamond Gold Jacket Brooch
A Liberty Enamel Diamond Gold Jacket Brooch

A Liberty Enamel Diamond Gold Jacket Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Designed as a greek theatrical mask with green enamel elements, set at the border with rose cut

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Enamel American Flag Stick Pin
Art Deco Enamel American Flag Stick Pin

Art Deco Enamel American Flag Stick Pin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Rare Enamel American Flag Stick Pin from the 1930's set in 14K gold. Hand enamel with beautiful

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement
Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement

Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement

Located in New York, NY

the Pacific Rim. Beautiful Art Deco gold work defines this special piece. The brooch is 3/4 inch

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Large Sterling Silver Dragonfly Brooch with Onyx Enamel Marcasites
Large Sterling Silver Dragonfly Brooch with Onyx Enamel Marcasites

Large Sterling Silver Dragonfly Brooch with Onyx Enamel Marcasites

Located in Webster, SD

This gorgeous 1980s dragonfly brooch is huge. It is sterling silver with black onyx and marcasite

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Trifari Art Deco Enamel Sparrow, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Art Deco Enamel Sparrow, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Art Deco Enamel Sparrow, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Charming Trifari Art Deco Enamel Sparrow, Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Original rare enamel

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

"Bring Em Back Alive" Enamel Trembler Monkey Brooch, 1932
"Bring Em Back Alive" Enamel Trembler Monkey Brooch, 1932

"Bring Em Back Alive" Enamel Trembler Monkey Brooch, 1932

Located in New York, NY

"Bring Em Back Alive" Enamel Trembler Monkey Brooch, 1932 by Frank Buck. Made to commemorate the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Yellow & Green Enamel Beetle Brooch
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Yellow & Green Enamel Beetle Brooch

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Yellow & Green Enamel Beetle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

& Green Enamel Beetle Brooch, a delightful statement piece embodying the artistry of mid-century enamel

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Swordfish Marlin Brooch Enamel 14 Karat
Swordfish Marlin Brooch Enamel 14 Karat

Swordfish Marlin Brooch Enamel 14 Karat

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Ocean Custom Handmade Engraving / Enameling details 3D domed effect Measures: 2.6 inch

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Filigree Enamel Floral Brooch
18k Gold Filigree Enamel Floral Brooch

18k Gold Filigree Enamel Floral Brooch

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an 18K yellow gold enamel floral elongated oval brooch. The brooch is adorned with a

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Krementz Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Flower Brooch
Krementz Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Flower Brooch

Krementz Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Flower Brooch

By Krementz & Co

Located in Stamford, CT

1930's Art Deco Krementz enamel brooch. 14k rose gold setting with 3 purple enamel flowers each

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Vintage sterling silver and enamel leaf brooch, Lily of the Valley
Vintage sterling silver and enamel leaf brooch, Lily of the Valley

Vintage sterling silver and enamel leaf brooch, Lily of the Valley

Located in NEWARK, GB

A pretty little vintage, almost antique sterling silver and enamel leaf brooch. It represents the

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Theodor Fahrner Amythest and Enamel Brooch
Theodor Fahrner Amythest and Enamel Brooch

Theodor Fahrner Amythest and Enamel Brooch

By MS

Located in New York, NY

Theodor Fahrner Amythest and Enamel Brooch from the 1930's Germany. Floral patterns set with

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Retro Pierrot Enamel Diamond 9 Karat Gold Metal Brooch
Retro Pierrot Enamel Diamond 9 Karat Gold Metal Brooch

Retro Pierrot Enamel Diamond 9 Karat Gold Metal Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

loved brooch has some light scraches to the enamel, however the enamel is not damaged. The back of the

Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Mauboussin Art Deco Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Brooch
Mauboussin Art Deco Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Brooch

Mauboussin Art Deco Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Brooch

By Mauboussin

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Mauboussin Art Deco brooch presents a floral vase motif rendered in diamonds, emeralds

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum, Enamel

Trifari Early Enamel "Rue de la Paix" Poppy Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Early Enamel "Rue de la Paix" Poppy Brooch, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Early Enamel "Rue de la Paix" Poppy Brooch, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Attractive Trifari Early Enamel "Rue de la Paix" Poppy Brooch by Alfred Phillipe from the Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch, beautifully accented by a 0.10-carat round diamond, a halo of six seed

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pair of Coro Art Deco Enamel Lady Clips
Pair of Coro Art Deco Enamel Lady Clips

Pair of Coro Art Deco Enamel Lady Clips

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Rare pair of striking Coro Art Deco Enamel Lady Clips from the 1930's. Large in scale

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Base Metal, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Dancer Convertible Brooch Pendant French
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Dancer Convertible Brooch Pendant French

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Dancer Convertible Brooch Pendant French

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Dancer, adorned in blue and gold enamel. Equal parts brooch and pendant, this

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin
Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin

Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin from the 1920's. Beautifully enameled jockey figure is set on a

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Butterfly Purple Enamel Ripple Gold Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Butterfly Purple Enamel Ripple Gold Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Butterfly Purple Enamel Ripple Gold Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Butterfly Bow Purple Enamel Ripple Elegant Modernist

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Brooch, Gold Plated In

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Platinum Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Black Enamel Diamond  Clip
Platinum Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Black Enamel Diamond  Clip

Platinum Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Black Enamel Diamond Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A whisper of Deco, caught in light. Crafted in 1930, this brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels captures

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Trifari Art Deco Pave and Enamel Plane, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Art Deco Pave and Enamel Plane, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Art Deco Pave and Enamel Plane, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Art Deco Pave and Enamel Plane, Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Rhodium finish with pave

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Era Enamel Blue Bird Fur Clips
Vintage Art Deco Era Enamel Blue Bird Fur Clips

Vintage Art Deco Era Enamel Blue Bird Fur Clips

Located in Montgomery, AL

made in sterling silver & hand painted enamel. The back structure is 18K rose gold. Brooch Details

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1930s Opal Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch
1930s Opal Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch

1930s Opal Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 Karat yellow gold. Charming round antique brooch set in the center with a round

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Brooch/ Pendant
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Brooch/ Pendant

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Brooch/ Pendant

Located in Addison, TX

Exquisite Enamel design giving the appearance of pearls on the outer edge and beautiful details in

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Filigree Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Filigree Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Filigree Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This antique brooch is beautifully handcrafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a delicate filigree

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Oval Blue Enamel Micro Pearl  Buckle Brooch
Vintage 14k Oval Blue Enamel Micro Pearl  Buckle Brooch

Vintage 14k Oval Blue Enamel Micro Pearl Buckle Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 14k Oval Blue Enamel Micro Pearl Buckle Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Weight 2.8g Measurements

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Late Deco 0.55ct Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch, c.1930s
Late Deco 0.55ct Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch, c.1930s

Late Deco 0.55ct Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch, c.1930s

Located in London, GB

This delightful horse and jockey brooch dates to the later deco period. Crafted in platinum, the

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch
Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch

Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Tampa, FL

gold, sterling silver enamel, diamonds and turquoise. This Cartier Paris brooch is a compelling

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver...

ArtDeco Antique Coro "PatPend" Enamel FauxGem Vermeil Lady Bug Brooch, c1919
ArtDeco Antique Coro "PatPend" Enamel FauxGem Vermeil Lady Bug Brooch, c1919

ArtDeco Antique Coro "PatPend" Enamel FauxGem Vermeil Lady Bug Brooch, c1919

By Coro

Located in Chicago, IL

lady-bug beetle brooch features a red enameled face and mixed-cut bezel-set red and blue crystals with

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Vermeil

Art Deco Enamel Onyx Diamond Platinum Sailfish
Art Deco Enamel Onyx Diamond Platinum Sailfish

Art Deco Enamel Onyx Diamond Platinum Sailfish

Located in Riverdale, NY

Period Art Deco diamond sailfish brooch. Beautiful quality with pave diamond set body and navy and

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Eyes Fly Brooch Pin Large Size
18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Eyes Fly Brooch Pin Large Size

18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Eyes Fly Brooch Pin Large Size

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 15.3grams Pin Measurements: 1.5 inches x 1.5 inches Condition: Excellent

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Exquisite Gubelin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Dragon Pendant Lapel Watch
Exquisite Gubelin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Dragon Pendant Lapel Watch

Exquisite Gubelin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Dragon Pendant Lapel Watch

By Gubelin

Located in New York, NY

A very fine and highly attractive Art Deco period Gubelin diamond, platinum and enamel dragon

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Flower Pin
Art Deco 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Flower Pin

Art Deco 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Flower Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

colorful enamel to the surface.  A wonderful Guilloché enamel and diamond pin from the Art Deco (ca1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Jade Brooch. Carved Jade Coral Diamond Geometric Platinum Black Enamel
Antique Jade Brooch. Carved Jade Coral Diamond Geometric Platinum Black Enamel

Antique Jade Brooch. Carved Jade Coral Diamond Geometric Platinum Black Enamel

Located in New York, NY

Carats Total Jewelry Type: Brooch / Pin Jewelry Style: Art Deco Brooch, Geometric Brooch, Vintage

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 10k Gold, Diamond, and Enamel Bulldog Stick Pin
Antique Art Deco 10k Gold, Diamond, and Enamel Bulldog Stick Pin

Antique Art Deco 10k Gold, Diamond, and Enamel Bulldog Stick Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Art Deco stickpin. In 10k gold. The head of the pin consisting of an enameled

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Enamel

Trifari Art Deco Enamel Bow Set, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Art Deco Enamel Bow Set, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Art Deco Enamel Bow Set, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Art Deco Enamel Bow Set from the 1930's by Alfred Phillipe. Rhodium finish with hand

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond, Chrysoprase & Black Enamel Jabot Pin
Art Deco 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond, Chrysoprase & Black Enamel Jabot Pin

Art Deco 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond, Chrysoprase & Black Enamel Jabot Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An Art Deco diamond, chrysoprase, enamel, yellow gold and platinum, jabot pin, comprising two

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin
Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin

Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin. This gorgeous Caldwell stick

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage Huge Black Enamel Crystals Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Huge Black Enamel Crystals Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Huge Black Enamel Crystals Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Black Enamel Crystals Feather Leaf Elegant

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin. This gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

LACLOCHE 1920 Paris Art Deco Enameled Jabot Platinum Diamonds & Lapis Buddha
LACLOCHE 1920 Paris Art Deco Enameled Jabot Platinum Diamonds & Lapis Buddha

LACLOCHE 1920 Paris Art Deco Enameled Jabot Platinum Diamonds & Lapis Buddha

By LaCloche

Located in Miami, FL

: Art-Deco, 1920. Materials: Platinum; diamonds; black hard enamel & carved lapis lazuli. Diamonds

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel...

Carved Emerald & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Pin Brooch
Carved Emerald & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Pin Brooch

Carved Emerald & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Pin Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

lucious red rubies with black enamel. This magnificent masterpiece, handcrafted in white gold.    Brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Signed Art Deco Riker Bros. 14k Gold, Enamel & Seed Pearl Hat Pin
Signed Art Deco Riker Bros. 14k Gold, Enamel & Seed Pearl Hat Pin

Signed Art Deco Riker Bros. 14k Gold, Enamel & Seed Pearl Hat Pin

By Riker Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine signed Art Deco hat pin. By Riker Bros. In 14k yellow gold. With alternating

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Precious Coral Diamond Enamel Rose Flower Hand Yellow Gold 1930
Cartier Art Deco Precious Coral Diamond Enamel Rose Flower Hand Yellow Gold 1930

Cartier Art Deco Precious Coral Diamond Enamel Rose Flower Hand Yellow Gold 1930

By Cartier

Located in Lisbon, PT

Cartier Paris precious coral and diamond Flower-In-Hand clip/brooch in yellow gold and platinum, in

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Enamel Deco Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact enamel deco brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Enamel and Platinum. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an enamel deco brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An enamel deco brooch from Cartier, Aksel Holmsen and Bailey, Banks & Biddle — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any enamel deco brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 46 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an enamel deco brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Enamel Deco Brooch?

Prices for an enamel deco brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $149 and can go as high as $38,100, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,695.

A Close Look at Art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.