Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k white gold brooch, set with vibrant invisible set sapphires and approx. 10ctw in GH/VS diamonds.
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k white gold brooch, set with vibrant invisible set sapphires and approx. 10ctw in GH/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Boucheron Paris Retro Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Retro classic 18k gold brooch by Boucheron Paris, set with invisible set sapphires and approx. 0.80ctw G/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Lilly Sapphire and Green Sapphire Big Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lilly brooch is the master piece of art.The top quality Sapphire and Green Sapphire which make in pave setting graduated color.We set the stone in perfection as we are professional ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Super rare Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Gold Pave and Invisibly Set Sapphire Poinsettia Star Flower Pin of gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux invisibly set sapphires. Marked: Tri...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco 12.50 Carat Invisible Setting Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in platinum, the piece features a striking architectural "scroll" design, highlighted by 12.50 carats of vibrant blue sapphires. These sapphires are meticulously invisible-se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18kt Yellow Gold Angelfish Brooch with Invisibly Set Ruby, Sapphires & Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold brooch has been invisibly set with square cut rubies,blue and yellow sapphires along with pave set round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
Invisible-Set Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Brooch & Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch (that can also be worn as a pendant) featuring a captivating array of mixed-cut blue sapphires, weighing approximately 22.00 carats, in a vibrant blue color.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire Invisible Setting with Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Meticulously hand-crafted with calibré-cut Yellow Sapphire, this blossom is completed with 76.25 cts of yellow sapphire and centered with 1.04 cts of Diamond set in 18k Gold Settings...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Invisible Mystery Set Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square Step Cut & Calibre Cut - Mystery Invisible Set - True Royal Blue Color (11) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Invisible Flower Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We use the top quality sapphire which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Frog Brooch, Invisibly Set Pink Sapphires, Diamonds and Emerald
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold frog brooch beautifully set with 6.12 carats of invisibly set square pink sapphires and 0.70 carats of round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold, 7.55 Carat Invisibly Set Pink Sapphire Apple Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Cellini 18 karat yellow gold apple brooch has been invisibly set with vibrant square cut pink sapphires.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Setting Fancy Cut Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Parrot Bird Brooch Pin
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This vibrant brooch features a striking parrot design, adorned with an array of colorful gemstones. The body is embellished with yellow, blue, and red gemstones, creating a vivid and...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Invisibly Set Ombre Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary set 18 karat white gold , Diamond and Blue Sapphire leaf brooch. Each of the five leaves are invisibly set with Princess Cut stones.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Fish Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Fish Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Designed Depicting a Typical Fish You Will See Snorkeling In Front of Our Salon in Maui Thirty Nine Fancy French Cut...
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Circle Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe faux sapphire invisibly set circle brooch, set in gilt metal with a crystal rhinestone surround.
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Base Metal
$7,750 / set
Marcel Boucher Sapphire Invisibly Set Suite
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher Sapphire Paste Invisibly Set Suite from the 1960's.
Gilt Metal
18 Karat Gold Humming Bird Brooch with Invisibly Set Diamonds and Gem Stones
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 18 karat yellow gold , this humming bird brooch is beautifully depicted with gem stones of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires. The combination of the different...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Brooch
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Each sapphire has been measured and cut with the utmost precision to ensure an 'invisible set.' 14kt and 18kt gold was used in the setting.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This flower brooch boasts meticulously invisible set sapphires centered around a cluster of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Unavailable
W 1.3 in L 1.07 in
Sabbadini Bee Brooch Invisible Setting in Orange Sapphires with Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
White gold bee brooch, orange invisibly set sapphires and diamond pavé.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sabbadini Bee Brooch Invisible Setting in Pink Sapphires with Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
White gold bee brooch, pink invisibly set sapphires and diamond pavé.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
12 Carat Invisible Set Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 12 Carat Invisible Set Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch Stones: Ceylon Sapphire Stone Shape: Princess Stone Carat: 12 Carat Stone Setting Style: Invisible Set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.3 in L 1.07 in
Sabbadini Bee Brooch Invisible Setting in Yellow & Black Sapphires with Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
White gold bee brooch, black and yellow invisibly set sapphires and diamond pavé.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible set Sapphire Bow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Retro period Large Bow Brooch with Invisible Sapphire setting .
Sapphire
Sabbadini Invisible Set Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Chicago, IL
Sabbadini of Italy 18k White Gold Flower form Brooch, measuring 1 3/8 inches in diameter, Invisibly set with very Fine Gem color Sapphires totaling approximately 30 Carats and furthe...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s 70.14 Carat Invisible Set Sapphire Tremblant Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with invisible set French cut Sapphires weighing a total of 70.14 carats, as well as Marquise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Invisibly-Set Sapphire and Diamond Feather Clip-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
White Gold, Invisibly-Set Sapphire and Diamond Feather Clip-Brooch 18 kt., the slightly curved feather of invisibly-set square and fancy-shaped sapphires weighing 39.58 cts., centeri...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Invisible Set Blue Sapphire Crystal Flower Brooch By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 2" x 1.5" - Gold plated with silver tone accent - Invisible bezel sapphire blue crystal pavé petals - Clear cr...
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Circle Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe faux sapphire invisibly set circle brooch, set in gilt metal with a crystal rhinestone surround.
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage 18 Karat Gold Invisible Set Multi-Gem Ice Cream Cone Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as ice cream cone with a scoop of white mother-of-pearl bezel set with ruby, sapphire, and citrine Cone is comprised of invisible set triangle cut iolite, garnet, aq...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapph...
Sold
Dm 1.37 in L 1.75 in
Invisible Set Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch 18K W.Gold
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Invisible Set Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch This flower brooch is set with .40 cts of round brilliant diamonds in 18K White Gold Diamonds are SI1 - VS2, G 1...
Sapphire, White Gold
Sold
Dm 1.37 in L 1.75 in
Invisible Set Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch 18K W.Gold
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Invisible Set Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch This flower brooch is set with .40 cts of round brilliant diamonds in 18K White Gold Diamonds are SI1 - VS2, G 1...
Sapphire, White Gold
Sold
Dm 1.37 in L 1.75 in
Invisible Set Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch 18K W.Gold
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Invisible Set Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch This flower brooch is set with .40 cts of round brilliant diamonds in 18K White Gold Diamonds are SI1 - VS2, G 1...
Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Chain Pendant/Brooch W/ Invisibly Set Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco platinum and diamond chain pendant/brooch, crafted in the United States, circa 1925, exemplifies the era's elegance and innovative design. The intricate piece...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Gold Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Brooch.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Invisible Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch and Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
It features a floral design of bombé calibrated 220 royal blue genuine sapphires petals (in invisible mystery setting which was originally developed by Van Cleef and Arpels) all 14.1...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ruby Gold Bee Insect Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k gold insect bee brooch, set with ruby eyes, approx. 0.40ctw H/VS diamonds and invisible set yellow sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
18 Karat Gold, 4.21 Carat Invisibly Set Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful bee brooch is comprised of 41 expertly set blue sapphires, weight a total of 4.20 carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Invisible Set Sapphire & Diamond Heart Shape Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Invisible Set Sapphire & Diamond Heart Shape Pendant A pendant featuring square cut sapphires invisibly set in a heart motif with a border of round cut diamonds. -With a diamond ba...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 2 in D 0.25 in L 3.13 in
1930s Invisibly Set Sapphire Blue Fruit Salad Leaves Bouquet Pin, Attr. Coro
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Art Deco 1930s invisibly set sapphire blue glass bouquet brooch attributed to Coro.
Gold Plate, Base Metal
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Invisibly-Set Sapphire Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Designed as two flowers, each flower head invisibly set to the front with calibre-cut sapphires, one embellished with baguette-, and the other with brilliant-, cut diamonds, each ext...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS New York Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An excellent example of Van Cleef et Arpels' work, this flower brooch is invisibly set with sapphires and diamonds in their signature style of this period.
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Onyx Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Motorcycle Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold brooch, featuring motorcycle design, set with diamonds, onyx, rubies and invisible set square cut sapphires.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sabbadini Light Blue Sapphire, Invisible Setting Flower Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
Sabbadini Light Blue Sapphire, Invisible Setting Flower Brooch 18k White gold flower brooch, light blue sapphire pavé 19,48 carats, and baguette cut rubies 6,63 carats Gold 55,20 gra...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pin
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum invisible set sapphire & round brilliant cut diamond flower pin.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Invisibly Set Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Duck Pin
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Super cute duck pin crafted in 18K yellow gold. The body is set with invisible set strong blue natural sapphires, the wing is set with diamonds and the eyes are emerald cabochons. 3...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Unavailable|$15,102
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder bustled evening dress, ss 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder mid-length evening dress ▪ 57% Cotton, 43% Polyamide ▪ Diamond cut panels around torso ▪ Floral brocade bustled skirt at back ▪ Built-in cor...
Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow gold. The necklace weighs 139.17 grams. The dimensions of the brooch is 2.25"" x 1.75"" and t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Bulgari Serpenti 18K Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18K rose gold Serpenti red lacquer diamond wristwatch with presentation box Weight : 90.9 g Interior circumference : 6 5/8" Case : 26 mm Marked : Au 750 18K BULGARI FABRIQUE ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Hermes Kelly Cut Braise Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut bag featured in vivid Braise Niloticus Crocodile. This exquisite lipstick red Hermes clutch is perfect day to evening. Lush with...
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
8.03 Carat Emerald-Cut Boucheron "Laperouse" Briolette GIA Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
From the exceptional Salon de Boucheron: Centering an 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut "G" Color "VS1" Clarity Diamond, framed by 12 magnificent Briolette-Cut Diamond drops totaling 3.94 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920's Purple and Black Ombre Fully Sequined Evening Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shimmering full sequin 1920's evening dress. Beautifully decorated with silver, purple, and black sequins that seamlessly flow into a mesmerizing ombre design. The sequins are sewn o...
Vivienne Westwood Hand Cut Moire Corset Style Velvet Red Cocktail Dress 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay for her "Dresse...
$1,575Sale Price / set|20% Off
SCHIAPARELLI Glittering Green Crystal Necklace Bracelet & Earrings c 1950
By Schiaparelli
Located in University City, MO
SCHIAPARELLI Glittering crystal choker necklace, bracelet & earring suite c 1950s The elegant midcentury set is encrusted with brilliant crystals in various shades of green. Acce...
Gilt Metal
Arnold Scassi Boutique Strapless Tulle Gown and Wrap
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A sunning gown from Arnold Scassi consisting of layers of sequin dotted black tulle. The bodice is boned, horizontally ruched and has a drop waist. The skirt is layered in three leng...
AnnaCat 1960's Japonesque Silk Dress
By AnnaCat
Located in Sharon, CT
A swinging London 60's Maxi Dress with a Japonesque nod by the important Bromton Road London Boutique-AnnaCat.. Printed silk fabric from Asher of Liberty in a Japan type pattern. Ne...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Dolce & Gabbana Strapless Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning fine silk leopard print bustier dress from Dolce and Gabbana. Ruching emanating from the center front creates a flattering cinched waist, in contrast the back is unadorned...
Bvlgari Serpenti SPP26G Twirl Diamond in Rose Gold on Diamond & Onyx Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Embrace luxury with this Bvlgari watch crafted in 18k rose gold and mixed metals, featuring 4.12 carats of sparkling diamonds. The sleek black watch face is complemented by a unique...
18k Gold
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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.