Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely example of micro-mosaic work mastered in Rome during the mid-19th century. Colorful and
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely example of micro-mosaic work mastered in Rome during the mid-19th century. Colorful and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ITALY gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • gold tone Italian brooch • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage
Vintage ITALY gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • gold tone • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch
Micro-mosaic King Charles Spaniel Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique micro-mosaic brooch depicting a King Charles spaniel set in silver gilt. Micro-mosaic
1800 Roman micro mosaic dog brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An oval micro mosaic of a dog with a blue background in an 18 carat gold border, with a silver
18k Gold, Silver
Vintage ITALY signed gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed made in ITALY • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer
Vintage ITALY signed gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • stamped ITALY • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch
Vintage Italian gold tone micro mosaic mandolin designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with micro mosaic glass • vintage designer brooch
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a
14k Gold
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a
14k Gold
Vintage ITALIAN gold tone colorful micro mosaic designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with porcelain • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Victorian Phoenix Bird Micro Mosaic 14k Gold Brooch
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Really cool antique Italian micro mosaic brooch with a Greek mythological phoenix bird
14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Holy Family
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exquisite 19th-century Roman micro mosaic brooch depicting the Holy Family, inspired by
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Micro Mosaic Floral Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Micro-Mosaic Brooch and Pendant with a floral center. Does double duty, truly a
Gold
Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1830-40s, 18k, Italy. This rare and early micro mosaic brooch features spectacular detail
Onyx, 18k Gold
15K Karat Gold Pendant Brooch King Charles Spaniel Micro Mosaic
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Micro-Mosaic Brooch and Pendant, Depicting a King Charles Spaniel. Does double duty
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,598Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.34 in W 1.02 in D 0.2 in
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Roman Amphora Micro-Mosaic Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Etruscan revival micro-mosaic brooch This is an exceptional little brooch created in Rome Italy
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
D 0.38 in Dm 1.38 in
ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
remains of the Jupiter's temple in Rome. The micro mosaic is of Italian origins, created from more than
Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$14,075Sale Price|20% Off
Micro Mosaic cross with Religious Christianity motifs in 22kt gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Italian 22kt. yellow gold pendant/brooch Micro Mosaic cross.Made in the Papal workshops
Gold, 22k Gold
Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting
White Diamond, Silver
Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver
19th-century Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
You know how you love to shop for a souvenir when you travel. This little micro mosaic brooch—about
Metal
Set of Vintage Italian Micro Mosaic Brooches, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of lute/guitar brooches made in Venice Italy during the 1960s or 1970s. The micro mosaic
Glass
Italian Micro Mosaic Inlay Jade Brass Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-crafted Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring a floral motif, crafted with shell inlay stones
Brass
$90
H 0.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.38 in
Petite Vintage Micro Mosaic Bar Pin Brooch "Roma" Millefiori, Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous petite micro mosaic jewelry. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little
Metal
Italian Micro Mosaic Floral Brooch and Earring Set in Silver Filigree, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This charming Italian micro mosaic jewelry set includes a brooch and matching clip-on earrings
Crystal
$24,800
H 2.05 in W 1.42 in D 0.44 in
ERNEST PIERRET 1880 Etruscan Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Sardonyx
Located in Miami, FL
and extremely rare pendant-brooch created in Roma Italy by the master jeweler Ernest Pierret. This
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Nineteenth-century Italian Micro-mosaic Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Neo-classical vase is suspended by chains and a swag from a micro-mosaic decorated bar with
18k Gold
Unavailable
Victorian Micro Mosaic Spaniel Brooch
Located in Wimberley, TX
This is just a magnificent example of the Italian art of micro mosaic work. The mosaic displays a
Unavailable
H 1.52 in W 1.76 in
18 Karat Gold Neoclassical Brooch with Micro-Mosaic, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Micro-mosaic depicting St. Peter's Square set into a back glass plaque. Later gold mounting with
18k Gold
Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch with Filigrain by Castellani
By Castellani
Located in Antwerp, BE
As with this 18K yellow gold Victorian brooch, the Italian jewellery brand "Castellani" is a master
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Malachite Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Sydney, NSW
A particularly fine micro mosaic of St Peters Square in Rome is set within a Malachite border and
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Very Fine Antique Gold Plated Micro mosaic on Goldstone Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Very fine antique micro mosaic on gold stone base and gold-plated brooch mount. Measures 2.8cm x
Gold Plate
Edwardian Millefiori Micro Mosaic Onyx 18 Karat Heavy Gold Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Micro Mosaic Past Art This very fine example of Italian Micro mosaic brooch is from the Edwardian
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
We are thrilled to offer you some high quality, Micro Mosaic pieces! This stunning brooch example
Rose Gold, 15k Gold
Italian Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mosaics. Hand crafted in 18k yellow gold. Stamped with hallmarks.
18k Gold
Vintage Micro Mosaic brooch, floral, Italian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful vintage c1940s Micro Mosaic brooch. Painstakingly created in Italy from many tiny of
Victorian Italian Dove Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A splendid quality example of micro mosaic work in the Victorian era, most likely crafted in Rome
14k Gold
Micro Mosaic Roman Colosseum Brooch
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th century Micro Mosaic Roman Colosseum brooch. Mosaic is surrounded by a yellow gold woven
Italian Victorian St. Peter's Square Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold micro mosaic brooch depicting St. Peter's Square in Italy. The brooch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900 Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in silver this is a nice example of Italian Micro Mosaic work circa 1900, all original and in
Sterling Silver
Boxed 19th Century Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A late 19th century, Italian micro mosaic brooch in its original box with original price label to
18k Gold
Fine Antique Gold and Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1870s 15K Yellow Gold and Micro Mosaic Brooch - pendant. Possibly Italian.
15k Gold
Domenico Bussolin Micro Mosaic and Glass inlaid Gondola Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Venetian gondola brooch with micor mosaic and inlayed glass and a silver mounting by Domenico
Sterling Silver
Micro Mosaic 18 Karat Gold Framed Dog Picture Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dimension - 1.25 X 1.75 inch Weight - 18.5 G
18k Gold
Micro-Mosaic & Gold Bar Brooch - Grand Tour Memento - C 1875
Located in New York, NY
Micromosaic and 18 kt gold bar brooch. Made in Italy, C 1875. Two vertical ovals and 2 horizontal
19th Century Antique 18kt Yellow Gold Micro-Mosaic Dog Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 19th century Provenance: Italy Dimensions: 5,2 x 7 cm Weight: 42,5 gr The brooch
Yellow Gold
Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Doves of Pliny set in Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classical micro mosaic brooch of the Doves of Pliny, set in a simple 18K gold bezel to emphasize
Onyx, 18k Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Pin
Located in New York, NY
A rare and beautiful Victorian 14K yellow gold Venetian glass floral designed micro mosaic Brooch
14k Gold
Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this exceptional Italian micromosaic brooch circa 1850's. This
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
W 1.57 in D 0.28 in L 1.57 in
Roman Revival 1850 Papal Grand Tour Vatican Micro Mosaic Brooch 22kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
with a hinged bar and a hook security lock. The micro mosaic is of Italian origin made in Rome
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.69 in D 0.54 in L 1.97 in
Roman Revival 1880 Grand Tour Temple of Vespasian Micro Mosaic Brooch 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
wires and fitted with a hinged bar and a trombone security lock. The micro mosaic is of Italian origin
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Dove Micromosaic Brooch in High 22 Karat Italian Gold Circa 1860s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Italian Micro-mosaic brooch finely crafted in high carat gold. Exceptionally detailed Micro
Yellow Gold
Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch from Murano, 1920
By Murano 5
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative pin brooch with colorful flower arrangement. The micro mosaic work is composed of small
Glass
Art Deco Italian Micro Mosaic Inlay Shell Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Lovely vintage Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring a floral motif, crafted with shell inlay and
Brass
Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautifully made micro mosaic brooch in 18k yellow gold. The characters symbolize Alpha, the
18k Gold
Micro Mosaic Angel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Micro Mosaic Cherub in Arts and Crafts brass setting. Tiny tiles are used to create the
Gilt Metal
Vintage ITALY signed gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed made in ITALY • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic floral brooch, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and well detailed little antique micro mosaic brooch. A 19th century Grand Tour
9k Gold, Base Metal
Antique Micro Mosaic Landscape Brooch Framed In Gold.
Located in Greenwich, CT
This splendid Italian landscape brooch, attributed to Vatican craftsmen, was created though the use
14k Gold
Italian Micro Mosaic 800 Silver Iris Pin, 19th Century
Located in Tucson, AZ
favored jewelry, buttons and findings featuring micro mosaic designs painstakingly crafted from
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Gold Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Rome, circa 1850 An early Victorian era Italian micromosaic and 18K gold set comprising dangle
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Micro-Mosaic Brooch of a King Charles Spaniel, Attributed to Luigi Moglia c1830
Located in valatie, NY
A Very Fine Micro-mosaic Brooch Depicting a Classic King Charles Spaniel c1830, attributed to Luigi
Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Pin Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s Solid Gold and Fine Glass micro Mosaic pin pendant, of very fine quality and depicting
18k Gold
Victorian Italian Murano Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning authentic Victorian Italian micro Murano glass mosaic brooch. Measures: 1 1/4" diameter.
Brass
Petite Vintage Micro Mosaic Brooch Millefiori Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous petite micro mosaic jewelry. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little
Metal
Petite Vintage Micro Mosaic Floral Brooch Millefiori Venice, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous petite micro mosaic jewelry. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little
Metal
Sold
H 1.13 in W 1.75 in D 0.38 in
Petite Vintage Micro Mosaic Pin Brooch Flowers Millefiori, Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous petite micro mosaic jewelry. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little
Metal
Sold
H 4.26 in W 4.06 in D 0.79 in
Antique 19thC Italian Gold Framed "Roman Colosseum" Micro Mosaic Brooch c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Italian grand tour gold framed micro mosaic brooch / pendant. The center
Gold
Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Brooch Featuring Saint Peter in Rome
Located in Milano, MI
This is a Grand Tour brooch, a late 19th century era souvenir from Italy. Tourists in Rome visited
Metal
Water Theme Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
architectural scenes hand worked in colorful micro mosaic. c.1880. Earrings 1 1/2 in., Brooch 1 1/2 in x 1 3/4
14k Gold
Antique Micro Mosaic Scarab Brooch
Located in London, GB
The colourful rounded Scarab decorated in Green, Gold, Orange and Black on a white mosaic
18k Gold
Exceptionally Fine Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Magnificent example of early antique jewelry, this micro mosaic has survived the years in fine
18k Gold
19th Century Micro Mosaic in Bloodstone Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This micro mosaic brooch is set in bloodstone and is surrounded by a gold bezel. It depicts a foot
19th Century Micro Mosaic and Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
Centrally set with a fine Micro Mosaic of a Scarab Beetle in green, grey and red on a white ground
18k Gold
Gemolithos, Victorian Micro Mosaic Brooch, circa 1860s
Located in Munich, DE
Gemolithos, Victorian micro mosaic brooch, circa 1860s. 18K gold and metal base, diameter. 36mm
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
An Antique Micro Mosaic and Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
A charming Micro Mosaic and Gold Cross Brooch in original fitted 19th century Venetian case. The
18k Gold
Antique Italian St. Peter's Square Micro Mosaic - Large Gold Brooch,
Located in San Marcos, CA
Italy
1980s MOSCHINO Micro Mosaic Miniature 'Hand Mirror' Brooch
By Moschino
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Moschino micro mosaic 'hand mirror' brooch. Gilt setting with mosaic set glass
Silver Micro Mosaic Butterfly Dress Clip
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Exceptional Art Deco c.1920s Micro Mosaic "Butterfly" dress clip. The clip made of Turquoise
Vermeil, Silver
1860s Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch 14k yellow gold, glass tesserae Ø 4.0 cm (approx. 1 9/16
14k Gold
Antique Micro Mosaic Etruscan Revival Gold Brooch, Rome, circa 1860
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Micromosaic Etruscan Revival Gold Brooch, Rome circa 1860 This antique Italian brooch is
Gold, 18k Gold
$1,118Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.1 in D 0.35 in L 1.38 in
Henry Blank & Co. 1925 Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin designed by Henry Blank & Co. Beautiful antique piece from the American art deco period, created in Newark New Jersey by the firm of Henry Blan...
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gold Etruscan Revival Dangling Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gold Etruscan revival dangling pendant brooch Possibly Lalaounis, this pendant brooch features amazing filigree workmanship and beautiful details in classic Etruscan revival style; ...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique gold, black enamel and pearl ring, comprising three seed pearls and black enamel, with a hinged locket compartment containing plaited hairwork, set in 18 karat yellow gold...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 2.17 in
Antique Micro Mosaic Dangle Earrings, Base Metal, Italy, Circa 1880
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These antique Micro mosaic drop earrings were produced in the late 1800's. During this time the rage was going overseas on what was called the World Tour. Across Europe many items ...
Multi-gemstone, Base Metal
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
$27,383
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ ...
Lush and Luscious Georgian Hair Comb
Located in Stamford, CT
Four rows of intense sparkle shine from this hand made and hand faceted cut steel comb while another row of varied sizes and forms of steel delightfully drop below and dance with the...
Cut Steel
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$5,500 / set
Black Onyx cat with pink sapphire band ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K, beautifully hand carved Onyx Cat Head, Carved by Master Carver Idar Oberstein. Citrine eyes, .80 carats of Pink Sapphires in eternity band.
Onyx, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden garden, beautiful carving highly detail...
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold and Micromosaic Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 13.3 gr This magnificent micromosaic dates to the 19th century, which is one of the periods of maximum production of...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique sardonyx, and gold ring, comprising one panel of carved sardonyx, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat gold band concealing hairwork. This unique ring is ever so b...
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient...
18k Gold
Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring features an ancient Egyptian scarab circa 1085-713 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. A black stone scarab with an oval body and a gently rounded upper side detailing the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.