Vintage plastic faux coral brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • plastic with faux coral • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage plastic faux coral brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • plastic with faux coral • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Gold Tone Faux Pearl Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
Gold Tone Faux Pearl Brooch
Chanel Faux-Pearl Embellished CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel faux-pearl embellished CC brooch featuring a white-gold signature interlocking “CC” with
Mazer Retro Sterling Faux Aquamarine Brooch
By Mazer Bros
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Retro Sterling Faux Aquamarine Brooch from the 1940's. Striking design with large faux
Vintage gold tone faux pearl brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
1980s Gold Tone Faux Pearls Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Gold Tone Faux Pearls Brooch
1980s Gold Tone Faux Pearls Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Gold Tone Faux Pearls Brooch
Mazer Brothers Retro Faux Aquamarine Brooch
By Mazer Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Mazer brothers, gold washed sterling silver Retro style brooch. An abstract butterfly in brooch
Sterling Silver
Faux Emerald Art Deco Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Faux Emerald Art Deco Paste Brooch with unusually shaped stones set in a crystal paste surround
Silver
Czechoslovakian Faux Garnet Camellia Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Czechoslovakian faux garnet and citrine camellia layered clip brooch. Hand set in gilt metal in 3
Gilt Metal
Stunning Faux Pearls with Faux Brilliant Diamonds Floral & Leaves Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detail "Floral & Leaves" brooch set with brilliant and
Vintage gold tone faux jade carnelian Etruscan brooch designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold tone faux turquoise designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold tone faux turquoise unique brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
CHANEL Gold Plated Baroque Faux Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Chanel late 1980s Baroque Faux Pearl Brooch. Material: Gold tone Metal/ Gold Plated, Faux Pearl
Kenneth Jay Lane Jaguar with Faux Diamonds and Faux Sapphires Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
detailed with faux diamonds and faux sapphires makes for a chic brooch. The brooch measures 2 3/4" in
Vintage gold tone faux pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold faux ciral pearls designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold tone faux stones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage Domed Faux Coral with Diamante Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Domed Faux Coral with Diamante Brooch. The Brooch is elevated in 3 layers. Such a chic
Mixed Metal
Vintage gold faux stones etruscan designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Elegant Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Brooch from the late 19th Century set in sterling. Made in
Sterling Silver
Vintage gold tone faux pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold tone faux pearls dangle brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Kenneth Jay Lane "Asian Inspired" Faux "Jadeite Dragon" & Faux Diamonds Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully detailed "Asian inspired" faux "Jadeite" Dragon Polished silver
Vintage gold faux sapphire pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold tone faux turquoise rhinestone brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Elegant Faux Emerald and Diamond Plume Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Faux Emerald and Diamond Plume Brooch from the 1960's in gilt metal. High quality, likely
Gilt Metal
$168Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Tone Faux Pearls Flowers Brooch Pin
Located in Capri, IT
Gold Tone Faux Pearls Brooch totally made in italy measurements: 7cm
Vintage gold tone faux pearls flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold tone dangle faux pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold tone dangle faux pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold tone faux pearls cabochons designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, dimensional faux sapphire retro swirl brooch from the 1940's. A swirl of rose gold
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl and Crystal Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell intricate brooch of signature rice and baroque faux pearls with crystal rose montes
Gilt Metal
Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel pink faux-pearl crystal embellished CC brooch featuring gold plated, metal, crystal
Cadoro Faux Pearl Rhinestone Gold Tone Circular Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage Cadoro brooch features a circular, floral-inspired design crafted in gold-tone metal
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage gold tone faux pearls rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch
Schiaparelli Faux Pearl and Pave Ball Flower Brooch
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Schiaparelli Faux Pearl and Pave Ball Flower Brooch from the 1950's. Dimensional flower
Gilt Metal
Richelieu Faux Pearl Gold Bee Brooch Pin Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
brooch Materials: Gold-tone metal, faux pearl Period: Mid-to-late 20th century Marked: Richelieu
Gold Plate
Vintage Jomaz Silver Tone Rhinestone Faux Pearl Brooch
By Jomaz
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Jomaz Silver Tone Rhinestone Faux Pearl Brooch Approximate Dimensions: 5 cm (Length) 3.7
Silver
Vintage gold tone faux sapphire modernist designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Miriam Haskell Multi Crystal and Faux Pearl Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Multi Crystal and Faux Pearl Brooch from the 1940's. Silvertone filigree hand
Silver Plate
Vintage gold tone faux pearls butterfly designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage silver tone faux pearl rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold tone faux gemstones dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux gemstones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold tone faux coral bird brooch clip
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed with U mark • gold tone with faux coral • vintage designer clip brooch
$112Sale Price|50% Off
TARA signed vintage silver tone faux pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TARA • silver tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage AVON gold faux coral pearl designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned AVON • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer runway brooch
Vintage gold tone faux pearl dangle chain designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Original by Robert Faux Pearls and Rhinestones Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Original by Robert faux pearls and rhinestones brooch. Measures 3 1/4 inches long. Mid 20th century
Pearl
Vintage Gold Tone Hearts Faux Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage Gold Tone Hearts Faux Pearl Brooch Pin
Vintage Gold Faux Pearl Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
A touch of subtle elegance - this luxurious gold-plated pin brooch features two faux pearls and
Gold Plate
Hand Made Silver Brooch with a Faux Moonstone and Faux Garnets circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful rope twist and swirl design silver brooch featuring four faceted faux garnets, and a faux
Silver
Nettie Rosenstein Art Deco Faux Jade Clip Brooch
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
with crystal rhinestone pave. The brooch top with a large oval faux jade cabochon which is carved and
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage gold tone faux pearls dangle chains designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Polished gilded gold hardware with Faux Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed gilded gold hardware accented with faux pearls brooch measures 2 1/4
Unavailable
1940s faux pearl brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage late 1940s brooch. Goldtone metal with white faux pearls. 1 x 3 3/4 inch.
Huge Vintage Crystal & Faux Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This huge vintage brooch has a hammered ribbed design with faceted clear crystals and faux pearls
Unavailable
Vintage star brooch with faux coral
Located in San Francisco, CA
Star brooch with faux coral and rhinestones.2 1/4 in. x 2 1/4 in.
Unavailable
Antique Cameo Faux Coral Brooch 1910
Located in Austin, TX
framed in gold-tone metal. Materials: Base metal, plastic, faux coral Height: 1.96 Inch Hallmark: None
Vintage Salamander Brooch With Faux Pearls 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
A showy and adorable vintage salamander brooch from the 1950s. Adorable combination of gold-tone
Vintage Boucher Rhodium Plated Faux-Sapphire Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Easton, PA
Rhodium plated key prong set keystone shaped faux-sapphires with round and baguette clear accents
Chanel Goldtone Pearl and Faux Garnet Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Statement piece by the grand dame Mme. Chanel. Beautiful medieval style with faux mabé center
Vintage Eisenberg Sterling Faux Emerald Brooch 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Sterling Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.75 in Materials: sterlings silver, rhinestones
Sterling Silver
Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personal Costume Brooch Faux Jade
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Brooch with stick pin closure featuring large faux cabachon jade piece accented by four additional
Vintage Victorian Revival Faux Cameo & Coral Brooch Set
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Victorian revival brooch can also be worn as a pendant. The brooch has a faux cameo
Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch
By Kenzo
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch Measurements: Height: 5.51 inches (14 cm
Huge Vintage Multi-Color Hearts & Faux Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
huge vintage brooch has green, topaz and dark coral color resin heart-shaped stones with a white faux
Vintage Signed Reja Faux Pearl & Crystals Dangling Brooch
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful vintage signed Reja brooch has an intricate design with faux pearls & clear crystals
Pennino Vintage Faux Ruby and Clear Crystal Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This brooch was designed by Pennino and features a swirl design with red and clear crystal flowers
1940s large floral spray brooch with faux amethyst
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s large floral spray brooch with amethyst colored and clear stones.
Chanel Vintage Multicolor Gold Gripoix Faux Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
pull-push clasp closure. Made in: Unknown. Color: Red, Green, Gold Content: Metal, Faux Pearl, Gripox
Unavailable
H 1.38 in W 1.44 in L 1.38 in
Vintage 1960s Signed Pauline Rader Faux-Turquoise Beaded Brooch
By Pauline Rader
Located in Easton, PA
1960s goldtone "woven" faux-turquoise beaded brooch with security clasp. Marked "Pauline Rader
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Signed Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl Circle Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Miriam Haskell brooch features faux pearls in a gold tone setting. The brooch measures
Unavailable
H 2.88 in W 1.25 in D 0.3 in L 2.88 in
Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Rhodium Plated Faux-Sapphire Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
1960s rhodium plated round faux-sapphires with small clear round rhinestone accents brooch with
Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 3.5 in W 1.13 in D 0.4 in L 3.5 in
Vintage 1960s Signed Boucher Goldtone Faux-Baroque Pearl Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Easton, PA
Early 1960s goldtone leaves with faux-baroque pearl cluster brooch with security clasp. Marked
Gold Plate
Circa 1968 William deLillo Faux-Pearl Brooch and Earrings
By William Delillo
Located in Long Beach, CA
hand-wired faux-pearls and embellished with prong set, clear faceted round crystals. The brooch
Base Metal
Chanel Brooch with a Large Pear Shaped Faux Pearl
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Elegant military inspired entwined gilt Chanel brooch with a beautiful and large pear shaped faux
CHANEL Rare 1920s - 1930s Faux Pearl Gripoix Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
century. The brooch, guaranteed authentic, was designed by Coco Chanel and made in a limited number
Vintage Signed Mazer Faux Citrine & Crystal Sterling Retro Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed sterling Mazer brooch was made in the 1940s. Its retro design has a citrine
1950s Miriam Haskell Faux Baroque Pearl Filigree Wreath Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Houston, TX
Sweet faux baroque pearls are sewn into an antique gilt foundation in typical Miriam Haskel style
Vintage Gold Tone Chain and Faux Pearl Statement Brooch
Located in Auckland, New Zealand
costume jewellery and accessories. Therefore they offer both style and quality. Gold tone brooch with
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Black Enamel Faux Coral Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Black Enamel Faux Coral Cross Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.24
20th Century Gold Plate & Faux Tahitian Pearl Brooch by, Paso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage gold-plated faux Tahitian pearl organic modern brooch or pin by, Paso. Signed on the
Unavailable
H 2.25 in W 1.88 in L 2.25 in
Vintage 1950s Signed Hattie Carnegie Faux-Topaz & Clear Rhinestone Brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Easton, PA
1950s goldtone prong set baguette, round and pear shaped clear and faux-topaz rhinestones heart
Yellow Gold
1940s TRIFARI Faux Sapphire Diamond Retro Horse Stallion Pin Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This gorgeous 1940s TRIFARI Faux Sapphire Diamond Retro Horse Stallion Pin or Brooch measures
Unusual Gold-Toned Brooch with Faux Pearl by Arnold Scaasi
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an unusual gold-toned brooch with a large faux pearl encircled by metal roping, designed by
Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Goldtone Big Faux-Pearl Dangles Brooch
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
1950s goldtone big 3 faux-pearl dangles brooch with security clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 2 1
Gold Plate
CORO Trembler Japanned Faux Topaz Amber Rhinestone Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
original, present and functions perfectly. Rich autumnal faux topaz stonework adds drama and presence to
Unavailable
H 0.5 in Dm 2 in
20th Century Gold Austrian Crystal & Faux Pearl Necklace Pendant And Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate, Austrian Crystal & Faux Pearl Necklace Pendant And Brooch. This finely
Vintage Chanel Green Gripoix Poured Glass Faux Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A Chanel signed brooch, dated 1970s. comes with green glasses and faux irregular pearls, specially
Vintage Chanel Green Gripoix Poured Glass Faux Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Yuting Ren, GB
A Chanel signed brooch, dated 1970s. comes with green glasses and faux irregular pearls, specially
Vintage Signed Karu Arke Red Cabochons & Faux Pearls Brooch/Pendant & Earrings
By Karu Arke Inc
Located in New York, NY
with black rhinestones & faux pearls in a gold tone setting. The brooch/pendant measures 2-1/2” across
Chanel 05A Gold Tone Faux Pearl 'CC' Logo Cross Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Bold brooch from Chanel's fall 2005 collection. Oversized cross shaped base. Gold-tone metal
1960s KREMENTZ Mid Century Modernist Geometric Chrome Faux Diamond Brooch Pin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A simple mid century geometric vaguely atomic design makes this 1960s KREMENTZ Moderne Brooch Pin
1970s DeLillo Faux Lapis Star Shaped Jabot style Hat Pin Brooch
By deLillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. This gold toned faux lapis star shaped jabot pin is approximately 1.1 inches square (the star) and the
Unavailable
W 1.97 in L 2.37 in
Christian Dior 1960 Red Large Cabochon Stone faux pearl Couture Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Brooch Signed and dated 1960 Made by Henkel&Grosse Company
Christian Dior 1962 Red Citron Glass Faux Pearl Drops Balloon Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Yuting Ren, GB
Christian Dior Couture brooch Signed and Dated 1962 Made by Henkel&Grosse company
Unavailable
W 2.37 in L 2.37 in
Vintage DIOR White Faux Pearl Clear Rhinestones Gold Tone Metal Starfish Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Ultra Rare CHRISTIAN DIOR Brooch, Featuring a Gold Tone Metal Starfish adorned with a White Central
Vintage Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl and Moonstones Brooch and Earrings set 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1950 Hallmark: Miriam Haskell Materials: base metal, faux pearls, rhinestones, moonstones
Unavailable
W 1.78 in L 5.12 in
French Woloch Paris red Poured Glass byzantine filigree faux pearl drop Brooch
By Woloch
Located in London, GB
French brooch Made by Woloch workshop in paris which used to design for Chanel during 70s Very
Unavailable
W 4 in D 1 in L 1.5 in
20th Century Gold Plate Faux Pearl & Crystal Flower Brooch By Original By Robert
By Original by Robert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate, Faux Pearl & Austrain Crystal Flower Brooch By Original By Robert. This
Unavailable
H 2 in W 2 in
Erwin Pearl Snake Bamboo Gold Figural Brooch Pin Green Eyes Serpent Faux Pearl
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Sausalito, CA
This brooch is a vintage Erwin Pearl piece, featuring an intricate snake design wrapped around
Gold Plate
1940s HOBE Sterling and Gold Wash Faux Ruby Diamond Floral Bow Pin/Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exquisite classic Hobe sterling floral spray brooch with a bow theme, this large brooch measures
50'S Gold & Molded Glass Faux Pearl Brooch & Earrings S/3 By, B.S.K
By BSK
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Gold Plate, Molded Glass & Faux Pearl Demi Parure Three Piece Set Brooch And Earrings. This
Retro Gilt Flower Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
A Retro gilt flower brooch set with faux emerald paste.
Unavailable
1930s elaborate faux topaz dress clips
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful 1930s dress clips with faux topaz. 1 x 1 3/4 inches.
Louis Rousselet 1950s Vintage Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring lustrous faux pearls and vibrant colours, this brooch dates from the 1950s and was
Gilt Metal
90s Chanel Mabe Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined and elegant classic. Faux pearl center brooch on gold-tone metal by Chanel. So versatile
Mixed Metal, Other
Dress Clip Eisenberg Originals Faux Amethyst 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Original Materials: base metal, crystals
Base Metal
Louis Rousselet 1940s Vintage Bow Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring lustrous faux pearls and floral glass details, this brooch dates from the 1940s and was
Gilt Metal
Louis Rousselet 1940s Vintage Glass Flowers Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Wigan, GB
the piece. The Details: This brooch features faux pearls and lampwork glass green and white beads
Base Metal
Vintage Signed Jomaz Faux Emerald Leaf Pin & Earrings Set
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Jomaz faux emerald and rhinestone leaf pin. The outer rim has clear baguettes
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.