A very large ruby glass cabuchon and grey paste 'flower' brooch, Iradj Moini.
By Iradj Moini
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A magnificent brooch, created by Iradj Moini, dated 1995 - 2004. It is very very large and would look extraordinary on a winter coat - or just quietly displayed, to be looked at and ...
Base Metal
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Textured Flower Spray Fiery Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):- (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.75ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.75 (approx.) Material: 18K Soli...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Gold Large White Pearl Flower Chunky Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Huge Large Double Layer Flower White Pearl Elegant Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Large Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Like Rose Flower Jade Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Shape - Carved Rose Flower Shape - Multi Prong Set - Green Color - 34.9x27.3mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: ...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Pear Angel Skin Coral 5.80ctw Diamond Large Spray Flower Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 13 Natural Genuine Angel Skin Corals - Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Gorgeous Match Angel Skin - 15x7.2mm each (approx.) 109 Natural Genuine Diamonds - 97 Round Brill...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Craig Drake 18k Blackened Gold 17.44ctw Sapphire Diamond Large Flower Pin Brooch
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Graduated Color Light to Dark Blue Color - 14ctw (approx.) (19) Natural Genuine Diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Large Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Oxblood Coral Rose Flower Detailed Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and very well-made vintage pin brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Extra Large Wild Rose flower gold velvet silk pin brooch
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Extra Large Wild Rose flower gold crushed velvet silk pin brooch Reference: TGAS/F00666 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall Win...
$28,000 / item
Cartier Citrine Diamond Gold Orchid Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k gold orchid flower brooch by Cartier, with citrine and madeira citrine, surrounded with approx. 0.34ctw G/VS diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold
Mazer Sapphire Fruit Salad Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Mazer sapphire fruit salad flower and leaf large bouquet brooch. Composed of signature faux sapphire glass, pressed then hand finished.
Rhodium, Base Metal
Mazer Tricolor Fruit Salad Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Mazer tri color fruit salad flower and leaf large bouquet brooch. Composed of signature faux sapphire, emerald and ruby glass, pressed then hand finished.
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal
Mazer Large Pearlized Enamel Rose Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and rare Art Deco Mazer large enameled flower brooch from the 1930's. The naturalistic rose bud stem painted with pearlized and shiny cold enamels.
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Large Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray
Located in New York, NY
Massive Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray from the 1940's. Amazing design of gilt leaves with 5 clusters of topaz glass briolette beaded flowers. Possibly made by Eisenberg. 6.5" x ...
Gilt Metal
Large Miriam Haskell Pearlized Flower Spray
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Important Miriam Haskell large spray of hand wired pearlized flower petals, pearls on a signature Russian Gold base. 4.5" X 2". Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co Inlay Mother of Pearl Onyx Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k gold flower brooch by Tiffany & Co, with onyx and mother of pearl inlay.
Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Multi Colour Metallic Beaded Fabric Flower Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Multi Colour Metallic Beaded Fabric Flower Brooch Measurements: Height: 7 inches Width: 6 7/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Large...
Large Size Sterling Silver GUMPS Hibiscus Flower VHK#554
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 19.4 grams Signed: GUMPS & co. Pin Measurements: Diameter: 2 inches Condition: Excellent
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1980's Large Yellow and Golden Orange Sapphire Gold Flower Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Big and bold in design! This 18k yellow gold Flower pin features 28.60 carats of round brilliant-cut genuine yellow Sapphire in different shades of color from yellow to orange. It...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vendome Lucite and Paste Flower
Located in New York, NY
Large patinaed Lucite flower brooch by Vendome with button center set with pink and ruby pastes. 1960's USA.
Base Metal
Joseff of Hollywood Blue and Clear Crystal Brooch and Clip On Earrings Set 1950s
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Joseff of Hollywood gold plated large flower and cut out leaves brooch, and clip-on earrings set.
A late 18th century diamond flower brooch
Located in London, GB
A large late 18th century diamond flower brooch, the central old-cut diamond surrounded by six petals of openwork design, centrally-set with old mind and pear-shaped cut diamonds, al...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Estate Large Diamond Floral Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The large flower brooch features 12.80 carats of full cut and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
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.
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