14 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin This elegant bar pin is crafted in beautifully
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin This elegant bar pin is crafted in beautifully
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 14k white gold Weight
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold and European Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch .5 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 14K White Gold and European Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch 2 3/4 "" in length Marked
Diamond, Gold
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gold and Diamond Filigree Bar Pin, American, c. 1920.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique gold and diamond filigree bar pin, the three diamonds are bezel set in the center. The
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,998
H 0.38 in W 2.7 in
Antique Art Deco Krementz Platinum & 14k Gold 1.76ctw Diamond Filigree Bar Pin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
Platinum Diamond Filigree & Engraved Work Bar Pin Brooch By Krementz. Amazing detail!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$795
W 0.25 in D 0.31 in L 2.02 in
Antique Signed Krementz 14K Gold & Blue Topaz Filigree Bar Pin or Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian bar pin or brooch. By Krementz & Co. In 14 karat yellow & white. With
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gregorian c.1915 European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Bar Pin Pendant
Located in Thiensville, WI
Antique Gregorian c.1915 platinum diamond bar pin pendant. Features three Old European cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 4.04ctw Old European Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely stunning antique bar pin brooch that was crafted from solid platinum
Diamond, Platinum
$1,198
H 0.32 in W 2.4 in
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Sapphire Open Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Royal Blue Color Material: Solid 18k White Gold Brooch, with 14k White Gold Pin Total Weight: 5.04
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$14,575
W 0.45 in L 2.63 in
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch in Platinum & 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite vintage bar pin with dazzling diamond details. This gorgeous pin will elevate any look
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Old Mine & Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage brooch sparkles with old mine and old European cut diamonds, carrying the unmistakable charm of antique craftsmanship. The diamonds are set in rich 18 karat white gold, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Metal Bar Pin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Antique Victorian / Edwardian, 1910-1915, fine platinum diamond filigree bar pin. Center Old
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch Pin
Located in beverly hills, CA
Exquisitely handcrafted in platinum, this elongated oval Art Deco brooch is a true work of art. The brooch features an intricate openwork design, with three stunning ovals at the cen...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin This exquisite bar pin features five old
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
throughout by artfully rendered filigree work. This Art Deco bar brooch features a hinged pin and a hook on
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Brooch/Pin- This elegant pin features one round
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14697
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant bar pin features one round single cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Platinum Filigree 1.50 carat tw Diamond Floral Bar Pin
Located in Big Bend, WI
Edwardian platinum diamond filigree floral pin brooch with about 1.50 carats of diamonds. This is a
Diamond, Platinum
14K Gold Art Deco Diamond Bar Brooch Pin with Filigree
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White and Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Diamond Details: .10ct, total weight. Old European Brilliant, H Color, VS C...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin- This stunning pin features
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14711
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant bar pin features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch - 14k European Vintage Floral Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: Floral Features: Filigree & Milgrain Detailing
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum 1.00 Carat Old European Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
and SI Clarity. 1.00ct total weight. Pin Measurements: Length: 1.8 inches Condition: Excellent
Diamond
White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch-14k European .38ctw Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Triangle Total Carats: .38ctw Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Simulated Emerald Art Deco Bar Brooch -10k Marq Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Emerald Cut: Marquise Color: Green Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin with Locking C-Clasp
Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch -14k European .30ctw Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Filigree design with etched & milgrain
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10k rose gold 3 diamond filigree art deco Lingerie bar brooch or pin
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
; Width: 4 Millimeters A neat filigree bar brooch. Possibly made 30s to 40s. Beautiful rose gold filigree
Rose Gold
White Gold Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch - 14k Sq Step .15ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Filigree Design with Milgrain
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Art Deco Bar Brooch 14k Mine Ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Etched milgrain filigree detailing Measurements Tall: 1
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Filigree Three Diamond Bar Pin
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed of a Platinum top section with intricate Filigree work with a 14KT White Gold under
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage CHANEL 1984 Gripoix Filigree Drop Bar Pin
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
Coveted vintage 1984 Chanel Gripoix goldtone filigree drop bar pin with amethyst and citrine hued
Art Deco Filigree Bar Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold estate filigree bar pin set with eighty seed pearls and one round diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Small Antique 10K White Gold Filigree Bar Pin
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful antique filigree bar pin is 10K white gold. Measurements: 1/4 by 1 1/16 inches
White Gold
Sold
W 0.42 in L 2.6 in
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 18k white
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco Emerald & European Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin in 14K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white and yellow gold filigree bar pin set with one (1) 0.88 carat natural emerald cut
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Sapphire Open Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Royal Blue Color Material: Solid 18k White Gold Brooch, with 14k White Gold Pin Total Weight: 5.04
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Sold
W 0.1 in L 1.14 in
Art Deco Platinum and 14 Yellow Gold European Cut Diamond and Filigree Bar Pin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Art Deco bar pin features 7 old European cut diamonds, which are estimated to weigh a total of
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Filigree Platinum Bar Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One platinum Edwardian filigree bar pin set with ten (10) 4.5x3.5mm natural blue pear-shaped
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Krementz Edwardian Diamond Platinum 14k Yellow Gold Bar Pin 1910s
By Krementz & Co
Located in Towson, MD
This 14 karat yellow gold and platinum Krementz Edwardian diamond filigree bar pin, circa 1910
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Birmingham, AL
and "SI1" in clarity. The stones are set in platinum with very intricate filigree.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Kart Yellow Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch This lovely bar pin features one
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14711
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant bar pin features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco 14K Filigree Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 14k gold, marked 14K Diamonds: 3 transitional
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin/Brooch- This exquisite brooch features
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Three Diamond Yellow Gold Filigree Bar Pin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Deliciously delicate antique twelve karat 12K gold filigree bar pin with three diamond accents
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique White Gold Filigree Bar Pin Brooch with Diamond Accent
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique diamond-cut ten carat white gold filigree bar pin with .05 carat diamond accent. Oblong
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Gold Filigree Bar Pin with Diamond Feature
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegant Art Deco Style fourteen carat 14K gold filigree pin brooch with a center .05 carat miner's
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Sold
H 0.52 in W 2.05 in D 0.32 in
Edwardian 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Filigree Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold and diamond Edwardian brooch. In 14k white gold. With filigree wire work
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Style White Gold Bar Pin with Blue Sapphire Accent
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Pretty Antique 10 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin with Sapphire Accent. Oblong shape, measures 2
Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Filigree 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco 14k gold and diamond filigree bar pin. With a ca. .15 ct round cut diamond in an
Diamond, 14k Gold
10K White Gold Antique Bar Pin Brooch with Blue & White Sapphires
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bar Pin is crafted of 2.5 pennyweight of 10K White Gold and adorned with a feature center-star of Blue
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Filigree Pin with GIA Montana Sapphires & Seed Pearls
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K White gold filigree bar pin brooch featuring 5 cornflower blue Montana sapphires and seed
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930’s Platinum Filigree Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930’s Platinum Filigree Diamond Bar Pin - The pin measures 2.12" long and .63" wide. There
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Art Deco Lingerie Bar Pin - 14k Vintage Filigree Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Bar Pin Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Filigree & Milgrain Detailing
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Bar Pin Filigree Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Bar Pin Filigree Brooch Metal: 14k white
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch Floral Filigree 10k Single Ct Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Single Color: I Clarity: SI2 Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Bippart Platinum & Gold Sapphire Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Antique Edwardian, Open Filigree Work Bar Pin Brooch.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold
H 2.5 in W 0.19 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.2 in L 2.5 in
Antique Diamond and Blue Stones Fourteen Karat Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14 karat yellow and white gold filigree design bar pin brooch One center European-cut
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Bar Pin
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage opal 14K yellow gold filigree bar pin, circa 1940-50. This vintage pin features one center
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14 Karat Two-Tone Pearl and Sapphire Filigree Bar Pin 1.9g
Located in Manchester, NH
Solid 14K Two-Tone Pearl & Sapphire Filigree Bar Pin 1.9g This antique bar pin measures about 1.00
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Bar Pin / 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Bellmore, NY
bar pin. On either side is a deep sea Blue Sapphire and two white Old European Cut Diamonds. The
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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
Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold brooch on tremblant designe with old mine cut diamonds H colour white vs clearity and estimate diamond weight of 2.60 carats brooch was made in moscow 1890.c diring ...
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, turquoise, and pearl stick pin, comprising one round turquoise cabochon, and one seed pearl, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a pin of 15 karat yellow gold. T...
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this stunning bombe/domed oval-shaped ring, designed to provide e...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 4.64 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 4.64 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry collections. This stunni...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,504Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.45 in L 0.7 in
Platinum-Topped Diamond Emerald Art Deco Pin Vintage Elegance Timeless Appeal
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this exquisite platinum-topped diamond and emerald pin embodies the geometric precision and glamour of the 1920s–1930s. The top portion, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Base Metal
Antique Platinum Art Deco Diamond Brooch Pin 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Platinum Art Deco Filigree Brooch with 9 Diamonds. Totaling .40 Carats. Color F/G Clarity VS/SI1. Matching Ring is also available. This measures 2.23 in x .75 in Be sure to ...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,012 / set
W 0.79 in L 2.56 in
Antique Iberian Day & Night Rose Cut Diamond Herring Chandelier Earrings.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Iberian (Catalan) Day & Night Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings. Ca. 1800´s (Spanish Georgian period) A lovely pair of original Georgian earrings set with foiled rose-cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Norwegian Guilloche Enamel Solje Brooch Norway Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Norwegian Guilloche Enamel Art Deco Solje Brooch in Sterling Silver. The "Solje" brooch was often used as part of the traditional Norwegian folk costume known as ...
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
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 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Upfinger Figure Eight Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian up-finger design ring crafted in exquisite 18ct gold and platinum. This unique piece feature...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$967Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Vintage American Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
A Flourish of Early 20th-Century Elegance Capture the spirit of the Art Nouveau era with this Vintage American 14K Yellow Gold Lapel Pin, adorned with iridescent enamel and a baroque...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Preloved 18ct White Gold, Art Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Rectangular Cluster
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 2000 Step back in time with this exquisite deco-style cluster ring, a stunning embodiment of vintage elegance. Crafted from...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Natural 3.00 Carat Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Natural 3.00 Carat Diamond Brooch Pin Metal: Platinum Weight: 12.47 grams Diamonds: Center stone is approx. 1.00 carats, I I1, the surrounding acc...
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Époque Platinum and Diamond Necklace circa 1910
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Belle époque, 1910 ca Provenance: France Pendant width: 8 cm Necklace length: 36,5 cm The Belle Époque necklace, of Edwardian era, can be dated around 1910 and features a pa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Platinum
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.