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Iradj Moini Brooch

Iradj Moini Floral Brooch
Iradj Moini Floral Brooch

Iradj Moini Floral Brooch

$3,850

H 1.13 in W 3.5 in L 4 in

Iradj Moini Floral Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A beautiful and colorful brooch of a vase of flowers by Iradj Moini. The pin is composed of lapis

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Rubelite, Turquoise, Base Metal

Iradj Moini Chalcedony and Amethyst Brooch
Iradj Moini Chalcedony and Amethyst Brooch

Iradj Moini Chalcedony and Amethyst Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Iradj Moini Chalcedony and Amethyst Brooch is in excellent condition. A rare piece

Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony

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Iradj Moini Monkey Brooch
Iradj Moini Monkey Brooch

Iradj Moini Monkey Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iradj Moini Monkey Brooch with gold-toned hardware. Measurements- 3 1/4" Tall 2"

Category

Early 2000s American Brooches

Iradj Moini Flower Brooch
Iradj Moini Flower Brooch

Iradj Moini Flower Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous flower brooch from Iradj Moini is in the shape of a three-dimensional flower. Gold-toned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Iradj Moini Crescent Brooche
Iradj Moini Crescent Brooche

Iradj Moini Crescent Brooche

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H 2 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in

Iradj Moini Crescent Brooche

By Iradj Moini

Located in Stamford, CT

A Iradj Moini gemstone adorned gilt metal crescent shaped brooche with four dangling small cut

Category

1990s American Brooches

Iradj Moini Antique Agate and Jeweled Horse Brooch
Iradj Moini Antique Agate and Jeweled Horse Brooch

Iradj Moini Antique Agate and Jeweled Horse Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Houston, TX

This brooch by Iradj Moini is a tremendously beautiful piece of art. The brooch is composed of a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Coral

Vintage Huge Vintage 1980s Signed Iradj Moini Toucan Brooch
Vintage Huge Vintage 1980s Signed Iradj Moini Toucan Brooch

Vintage Huge Vintage 1980s Signed Iradj Moini Toucan Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in New York, NY

I search for this Iradj Moini Toucan bird all the time. He is very collectible. This vintage 1980s

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Large Iradj Moini Shell Brooch Set in Brass with Colored Gemstones
Large Iradj Moini Shell Brooch Set in Brass with Colored Gemstones

Large Iradj Moini Shell Brooch Set in Brass with Colored Gemstones

By Iradj Moini

Located in US

Massive Iradj Moini shell brooch set in 18K plated antiqued brass along with colored gem stones

Category

1990s American Brooches

Vintage 1980’s  Iradj Moini Genuine Stone Frog Pin & Earrings
Vintage 1980’s  Iradj Moini Genuine Stone Frog Pin & Earrings

Vintage 1980’s Iradj Moini Genuine Stone Frog Pin & Earrings

By Iradj Moini

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1980’s Iradj Moini set features a Frog pin with real emerald, citrine and aquamarines

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Exotic IRADJ MOINI Jade Buddha Brooch/Pin
Exotic IRADJ MOINI Jade Buddha Brooch/Pin

Exotic IRADJ MOINI Jade Buddha Brooch/Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Iradj Moini has already become an acknowledged master of jewelry design , utilizing both semi

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Brooch by Iradj Moini, with a Blend of Emerald, Ruby, Citrine and Rhinestone
Brooch by Iradj Moini, with a Blend of Emerald, Ruby, Citrine and Rhinestone

Brooch by Iradj Moini, with a Blend of Emerald, Ruby, Citrine and Rhinestone

By Iradj Moini

Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT

Parrot brooch by Iradj Moini, with a blend of emerald, ruby, citrine and rhinestone.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Precious Stone

Iradj Moini Parrot Brooch
Iradj Moini Parrot Brooch

Iradj Moini Parrot Brooch

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W 3.25 in L 4.5 in

Iradj Moini Parrot Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A dramatic and colorful large-scale parrot brooch by Iradj Moini of brass set with lapis lazuli

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise

Flower Brooch by Iradj Moini
Flower Brooch by Iradj Moini

Flower Brooch by Iradj Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A beautiful flower brooch by Iradj Moini composed of mother of pearl, onyx, turquoise, coral and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Coral, Turquoise

Iradj Moini Large Flower Brooch
Iradj Moini Large Flower Brooch

Iradj Moini Large Flower Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A phenomenal flower brooch by Iradj Moini with stones of amethyst, peridot and citrine set in brass

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot

Iradj Moini Stunning Floral Brooch
Iradj Moini Stunning Floral Brooch

Iradj Moini Stunning Floral Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Beautiful and rare brooch designed by the talented Mr. Moini. Features wonderful design along with

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Topaz, Agate, Opal

Massive Grape Brooch by Iradj Moini
Massive Grape Brooch by Iradj Moini

Massive Grape Brooch by Iradj Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

, and topaz. This brooch is another example of the brilliance of Iradj Moini.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, Ruby

Iradj Moini Crystal Flower Large Brooch
Iradj Moini Crystal Flower Large Brooch

Iradj Moini Crystal Flower Large Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Iradj Moini Crystal Flower Large Brooch- excellent condition Hand made in NYC. Collectible

Category

1990s Brooches

Beautiful Pineapple Brooch by Iradj Moini
Beautiful Pineapple Brooch by Iradj Moini

Beautiful Pineapple Brooch by Iradj Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Another great example of Iradj's fantastic work. This one has all the trademark qualities you look

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Multi Stone Butterfly Brooch by Iradj Moini
Multi Stone Butterfly Brooch by Iradj Moini

Multi Stone Butterfly Brooch by Iradj Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Large and impressive butterfly brooch featuring wings of Rose Quartz, Mother of pearl, and Amethyst

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Quartz, Other, Gilt Metal

One of a Kind Brooch by Iradj Moini
One of a Kind Brooch by Iradj Moini

One of a Kind Brooch by Iradj Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Yet another fantastic one of a kind creation by master jewelry maker Iradj Moini. This one takes

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Amber

Vintage IRADJ MOINI Turquoise Peridot Glass Flower Fur Clip Brooch
Vintage IRADJ MOINI Turquoise Peridot Glass Flower Fur Clip Brooch

Vintage IRADJ MOINI Turquoise Peridot Glass Flower Fur Clip Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in New York, NY

Large Iradj Moini floral bouquet fur clip 3 flowers with oval turquoise & peridot, clear

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Turquoise, Base Metal

Large floral spray paste brooch, Iradj Moini for Oscar De La Renta, 1990s
Large floral spray paste brooch, Iradj Moini for Oscar De La Renta, 1990s

Large floral spray paste brooch, Iradj Moini for Oscar De La Renta, 1990s

By Iradj Moini

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An exquisite and delicate 'spray' brooch by iradj Moini, the New York designer, from the 1990s, for

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gilt Metal

IRADJ MOINI FLY BROOCH
IRADJ MOINI FLY BROOCH

IRADJ MOINI FLY BROOCH

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H 1 in W 3 in D 1 in

IRADJ MOINI FLY BROOCH

Located in Alford, MA

This large, dramatic bug brooch by Iradj Moini, known for his extravagant, large-scale jewelry

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Amber, Amethyst, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, Citrine

Iradj Moini wonderful gem set Pom Pom brooch, 1990s.
Iradj Moini wonderful gem set Pom Pom brooch, 1990s.

Iradj Moini wonderful gem set Pom Pom brooch, 1990s.

By Iradj Moini

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Beautiful Iradj Moini flower bouquet/'pom pom' large brooch, made with a brass wire frame, and set

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Brass, Gilt Metal

Vintage IRADJ MOINI Multi-color Gemstone Flowers in Vase Brooch
Vintage IRADJ MOINI Multi-color Gemstone Flowers in Vase Brooch

Vintage IRADJ MOINI Multi-color Gemstone Flowers in Vase Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in New York, NY

Rare Iradj Moini oversized brooch. Carved ruby & citrine flowers & buds, amethyst & emerald leaves

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Base Metal

A very large multi coloured paste 'parrot' brooch, Iradj Moini, USA, 1990s.
A very large multi coloured paste 'parrot' brooch, Iradj Moini, USA, 1990s.

A very large multi coloured paste 'parrot' brooch, Iradj Moini, USA, 1990s.

By Iradj Moini

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A striking and well known design from Iradj Moini, of a parrot's head, hand made and all stones

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Iradj Moini Aventurine Bow Necklace
Iradj Moini Aventurine Bow Necklace

Iradj Moini Aventurine Bow Necklace

By Iradj Moini

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Green aventurine, iolite, and Swarovski crystal bow necklace from Iradj Moini. Bow is also a brooch

Category

2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Iolite

Iradj Moini Dragonfly Brooch
Iradj Moini Dragonfly Brooch

Iradj Moini Dragonfly Brooch

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W 5 in D 1.25 in L 3.25 in

Iradj Moini Dragonfly Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a beautiful brooch with multi glass jewles.

Category

1990s American Brooches

Iradj Moini Jewelled Beetle Brooch
Iradj Moini Jewelled Beetle Brooch

Iradj Moini Jewelled Beetle Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Toronto, ON

Iradj Moini beetle bug brooch. Decorated with shell, rhinestones and amethyst eyes. Excellent.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Monumental  Iradj Moini Butterfly Brooch
Monumental  Iradj Moini Butterfly Brooch

Monumental Iradj Moini Butterfly Brooch

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W 5 in D 3.75 in Dm 1.5 in

Monumental Iradj Moini Butterfly Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a Iradj fabulous early brooch / object. To pretty to put away.

Category

1990s American Brooches

Fantastic Brooch by Iradj Moini
Fantastic Brooch by Iradj Moini

Fantastic Brooch by Iradj Moini

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H 3.75 in W 3 in D 1 in

Fantastic Brooch by Iradj Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great brooch by a master of costume jewelry. All of the work by Iradj is unique by nature and are

Category

American Brooches

IRADJ  MOINI  CARVED VIOLETS BROOCH
IRADJ  MOINI  CARVED VIOLETS BROOCH

IRADJ MOINI CARVED VIOLETS BROOCH

By Iradj Moini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ARE "HELD TOGETHER" WITH A GOLD METAL AND PASTE "RIBBON". MARKED: IRADJI MOINI IN AN OVAL PLAQUE ON

Category

American Brooches

Vintage Iradj Moini Grasshopper Brooch
Vintage Iradj Moini Grasshopper Brooch

Vintage Iradj Moini Grasshopper Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fabulously done brooch in semi precious stones.

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Beautiful Iradj Moini Dragonfly Brooch
Beautiful Iradj Moini Dragonfly Brooch

Beautiful Iradj Moini Dragonfly Brooch

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W 4.25 in D 0.75 in L 4 in

Beautiful Iradj Moini Dragonfly Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a gorgeous piece...a great object or brooch with multi colored glass stones.

Category

1990s American Brooches

Sculptural Tree Brooch by Iradj Moini
Sculptural Tree Brooch by Iradj Moini

Sculptural Tree Brooch by Iradj Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a faulous brooch by Iradj Moini. It is a sculptural jewel.

Category

1990s American Brooches

Sculptural Tree Brooch by Iradj Moini
Sculptural Tree Brooch by Iradj Moini

Sculptural Tree Brooch by Iradj Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a faulous brooch by Iradj Moini. It is a sculptural jewel.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Stunning Iris Brooch by Iradj Moini
Stunning Iris Brooch by Iradj Moini

Stunning Iris Brooch by Iradj Moini

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H 6.5 in W 5 in D 1.5 in

Stunning Iris Brooch by Iradj Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with all of Moini's work the stones are semiprecious and accented by the addition of rhinestones. We

Category

American Brooches

Unusual Iradj Moini Double  Brooch Necklace
Unusual Iradj Moini Double  Brooch Necklace

Unusual Iradj Moini Double Brooch Necklace

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This unique necklace separates to reveal two unique brooches. This necklace separates off into 5

Category

1990s American Brooches

Iradj Moini Scarab or Cicada Brooch
Iradj Moini Scarab or Cicada Brooch

Iradj Moini Scarab or Cicada Brooch

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H 0.88 in W 1.75 in L 2.38 in

Iradj Moini Scarab or Cicada Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a wonderfully crafted, charming glass and semi precious jeweled scarab brooch

Category

1990s American Brooches

Rare and Early Iradj Moini Apple Brooch
Rare and Early Iradj Moini Apple Brooch

Rare and Early Iradj Moini Apple Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a great looking Iradj brooch.

Category

1990s American Brooches

Iradj Moini Lapis Turquoise and Topaz Buddha Brooch
Iradj Moini Lapis Turquoise and Topaz Buddha Brooch

Iradj Moini Lapis Turquoise and Topaz Buddha Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Iradj Moini Lapis Turquoise and Topaz Buddha Brooch

Category

1990s American Brooches

Carved Jade Buddha Brooch by Iradj Moini
Carved Jade Buddha Brooch by Iradj Moini

Carved Jade Buddha Brooch by Iradj Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful carved Jade Buddha sitting atop a Coral stone accented with rhinestone and pearls.

Category

American Brooches

Iradj Moini Large Coral and Turquoise Tree Brooch
Iradj Moini Large Coral and Turquoise Tree Brooch

Iradj Moini Large Coral and Turquoise Tree Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fabulous brooch by Iradj Moini. Coral (sun-bleached), Rhinestones, and Turquoise, with a

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Coral

Large and Fabulous Iradj Moini Jewelled Shrimp Brooch
Large and Fabulous Iradj Moini Jewelled Shrimp Brooch

Large and Fabulous Iradj Moini Jewelled Shrimp Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is early Iradj brooch exhibits beautiful construction. Statement making, it is also a

Category

1990s American Brooches

Fabulous and Large Iradj Moini Floral Basket Brooch
Fabulous and Large Iradj Moini Floral Basket Brooch

Fabulous and Large Iradj Moini Floral Basket Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a beautifully constructed brooch with glass and semi-precious stones and faux pearls. Too

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Iradj Moini Wrapped Heart Brooch after Fulco di Verdura
Iradj Moini Wrapped Heart Brooch after Fulco di Verdura

Iradj Moini Wrapped Heart Brooch after Fulco di Verdura

By Iradj Moini

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an outstanding wrapped heart brooch designed by Iradj Moini after Fulco di Verdura, the

Category

1990s American Brooches

IRADJ MOINI Flower Bouquet Pearl Crystal Large Brooch Pin
IRADJ MOINI Flower Bouquet Pearl Crystal Large Brooch Pin

IRADJ MOINI Flower Bouquet Pearl Crystal Large Brooch Pin

By Iradj Moini

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Iradj Moini has designed jewelry in New York since 1989. His jewelry was exhibited at the

Category

American Brooches

Iradj Moini Large Jewelled Iris
Iradj Moini Large Jewelled Iris

Iradj Moini Large Jewelled Iris

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H 1.5 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

Iradj Moini Large Jewelled Iris

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a large Iradji Moini jewelled Iris made up of lavender and green faceted stones and

Category

1990s American Brooches

Outstanding Iradj Moini Floral Brooch with Turquoise and Lapis
Outstanding Iradj Moini Floral Brooch with Turquoise and Lapis

Outstanding Iradj Moini Floral Brooch with Turquoise and Lapis

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a large, beautiful and sculptural brooch with glass and semi precious stones of rose

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Turquoise

Iradj Moini Gorgeous Flower Bouquet Jeweled Pin
Iradj Moini Gorgeous Flower Bouquet Jeweled Pin

Iradj Moini Gorgeous Flower Bouquet Jeweled Pin

By Iradj Moini

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Gorgeous Flower Bouquet Jeweled Pin from Iradj Moini Iradj Moini has designed

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Jade

Jewelled Tortoise Brooch by Iradji Moini
Jewelled Tortoise Brooch by Iradji Moini

Jewelled Tortoise Brooch by Iradji Moini

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is beautiful Iradj Moini colored and clear glass rhinestone encrusted tortoise brooch, in

Category

1990s American Brooches

Iradj Moini 'Verdura' Brooch
Iradj Moini 'Verdura' Brooch

Iradj Moini 'Verdura' Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Verdura inspired deep red cabochons wrapped in rhinestone ribbons by Iradj Moini. Set in metal.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Choker Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Beaded Multi Strand Gold Intaglio Statement Necklace
Vintage Chanel Beaded Multi Strand Gold Intaglio Statement Necklace

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By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Impressive and scarce vintage Chanel Haute Couture necklace - choker comprised out of three braided strands of iridescent bronze/purple faceted glass beads. The center of the large n...

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1990s French Byzantine Choker Necklaces

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Gold

Iradj Moini Multi Strand Citrine Necklace
Iradj Moini Multi Strand Citrine Necklace

Iradj Moini Multi Strand Citrine Necklace

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Fantastic choker with six strands of irregular faceted Citrines featuring a signature Iradj clasp set with gemstones including topaz and peridot accented by rhinestones.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Peridot, Citrine

Vintage Iradj Moini Gigantic Crystal Ear climbers 1980s
Vintage Iradj Moini Gigantic Crystal Ear climbers 1980s

Vintage Iradj Moini Gigantic Crystal Ear climbers 1980s

By Iradj Moini

Located in Wilmslow, GB

The most spectacular pair of Vintage Iradj Moini Ear climbers. Boasting a huge array of large fancy stones in pear and marquise cuts framing the face to perfection with their huge sw...

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Louis Rousselet Dramatic Draped Bib Necklace
Louis Rousselet Dramatic Draped Bib Necklace

Louis Rousselet Dramatic Draped Bib Necklace

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary Louis Rousselet draped bib necklace of dramatic pate de verre swags and hand sewn oval plaques in turquoise, opaline, carnelian, jet and aurora crystal hand made beads...

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Vintage 1930s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Diamante Half Moon Earring by Iradj Moini for Oscar de La Renta
Vintage Diamante Half Moon Earring by Iradj Moini for Oscar de La Renta

Vintage Diamante Half Moon Earring by Iradj Moini for Oscar de La Renta

By Iradj Moini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Scarce vintage gilt metal and faceted crystal, half-moon clip-on statement earrings by Iradj Moini for Oscar de la Renta.

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Vintage 1980s North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Miriam Haskell Faux Coral Filigree Suite
Miriam Haskell Faux Coral Filigree Suite

Miriam Haskell Faux Coral Filigree Suite

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Faux Coral Filigree Suite with drop earrings from the 1950's. 2 strand beaded coral glass and filigree ball beads with pendant on hand sewn filigrees studded with crys...

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Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Brass

Massive Maison Gripoix  Butterfly Brooch
Massive Maison Gripoix  Butterfly Brooch

Massive Maison Gripoix Butterfly Brooch

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Massive and elaborate Maison Gripoix large scale Butterfly Brooch, attributed to Jean Patou. Hand made in emerald, ruby and jet pate de verre with crystal paste accents. Good Cond...

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Rare Signed Countess Cis Sunburst Clip Brooch
Rare Signed Countess Cis Sunburst Clip Brooch

Rare Signed Countess Cis Sunburst Clip Brooch

By Countess Cis Zoltowska

Located in New York, NY

Huge, Rare signed Countess Cis fushia and emerald Swarovski crystal sunburst clip brooch mounted in gilt bronze. Countess Cis born in Vienna, she started her career in jewelry in 19...

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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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.