Monet Shiny Gold Plated Butterfly Brooch circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Monet beautiful shiny gold plated butterfly brooch. It is in very good condition. Measuring
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gold Plate
Monet Shiny Gold Plated Butterfly Brooch circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Monet beautiful shiny gold plated butterfly brooch. It is in very good condition. Measuring
Gold Plate
Monet Brushed Gold Plated Swirl Brooch circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Monet beautiful brushed gold plated brooch in a swirl design. Measuring length 5.7 cm / 2.24 inches
Gold Plate
Monet Gold Tone Black Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Stylish Monet gold tone brooch featuring rhinestones set in diamond shape latticework with a black
$380 / item
H 1.5 in W 3 in
Monet Elephant Brooch with Faux Pearl and Enamel Accents, Vintage, Gold Filled
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
to their ensemble. Whether adorning a scarf, jacket, or bag, this vintage Monet brooch is sure to
Gold-filled, Enamel
Monet Huge "Swirl" Brooch
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Monet's huge gold hardware "Swirl" brooch is signed "Monet" on the back. The
Vintage MONET signed gold designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
MONET signed vintage silver designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
MONET signed gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3" by 1 7/8
Gold
MONET signed vintage gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
MONET signed vintage gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
MONET signed vintage gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET signed gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET signed gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET signed gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET signed gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET signed gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
MONET signed vintage gold pearl designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
MONET signed silver tone large designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2" in
MONET signed vintage gold tone heart designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
MONET signed vintage gold tone enamel designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
MONET signed vintage gold tone swirl designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
MONET signed vintage gold tone flower designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
MONET signed vintage gold tone flower designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET signed gold tone heart designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1 3/4" by 2
MONET signed vintage gold tone butterfly designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET signed gold tone enamel designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage MONET signed gold tone rhinestones designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage MONET signed gold tone crystals designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage MONET gold tone pearls crystals designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch
Vintage MONET signed gold tone enamel designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
MONET signed vintage silver rhinestones pearls designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • silver tone with rhinestones and faux pearls • vintage designer
MONET signed gold tone designer brooch w box
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage Monet Bird of Paradise Statement Brooch 1980s
By Monet
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage Monet Bird of Paradise brooch. Featuring a large and very grand stylised bird set with
Monet Circular Gilded Gold with "Emerald" Rhinestone Brooch
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Monet's circular gilded gold with "emerald" rhinestone brooch measures 1 1/2" in
Monet Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Bumble Bee" Brooch
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Monet wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware "Bumble Bee" brooch is
MONET signed vintage gold tone rhinestones designer bow brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
MONET signed vintage gold tone rhinestones dangle designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
MONET signed vintage gold tone large flower designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
MONET signed gold tone crystals enamel dragonfly designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with crystals and enamel • vintage designer brooch
MONET signed vintage gold tone red enamel designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
MONET signed vintage silver tone enamel modernist designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • silver tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
MONET signed vintage gold tone enamel modernist designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
MONET signed vintage gold rhinestone pearl bow designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch
MONET signed vintage gold tone rhinestone heart designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage MONET signed gold tone rhinestone enamel elephantdesigner brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch
Vintage MONET signed gold tone massive chain designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET signed gold tone rhinestones bird designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage signed MONET gold plated crystals flower designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch
MONET signed vintage gold enamel modernist abstract designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
MONET signed matte gold modernist geometric designer runway brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET gold amber lucite modernist designer runway brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with lucite • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Satin Gold Abstract Brooch by Monet, circa 1970s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
This gorgeous gilt brooch by Monet, circa 1970s, is a wonderful example of the quality and
Vintage MONET gold pearl crystal Maltese cross designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone finish with crystals and faux pearl • vintage designer runway
MONET signed vintage gold tone enamel huge flower designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
MONET signed vintage gold tone rhinestone Christmas stocking designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
$103Sale Price|20% Off
White Enamel Openwork Flower Figural Brooch By Monet, 1960s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
enameling - Gold plated accents - By Monet (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Estate Acquired
MONET signed vintage faux pearl enamel gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel and faux stones • vintage designer brooch
Monet Vintage Earrings and Brooch Pin Set, 1950s
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
This Monet brooch has a slightly domed golden twist rope design and measures 2-1/2” x 2-1/4”. The
Vintage Signed Monet Crystal Brooch & Earrings
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Monet set features clear crystals in a gold tone setting. The brooch measures 2-3/4
Vintage 1970s Signed Monet Goldtone Fringe Brooch
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
1970s goldtone fringe brooch with security clasp. Marked "Monet." Measures: 4.25 inches L x 3
Gold Plate
Vintage Signed Monet Silver Dangle Earrings & Brooch
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed Monet set features multiple bottle-shaped drops in a silver-plated base metal
Unavailable
H 1.38 in W 2.5 in D 0.4 in L 1.38 in
Vintage Signed Monet Goldtone White Sugarloaf Cabochon Brooch, 1984
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone textured white rhinestone sugarloaf cabochon brooch with security clasp. Marked "Monet
Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 2.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.2 in L 2.25 in
Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Rare 1940s sterling goldtone and pink gold plated two greyhounds brooch with security clasp. Marked
Sterling Silver
20th Century Monet Gold Enamel & Crystal Dimensional Holiday Bow Brooch
By Monet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate, Hand Painted Enamel & Austrian Crystal Dimensional Holiday Bow Brooch By
Unavailable
H 2.38 in W 1.06 in L 2.38 in
Vintage Circa 1940 Signed Monet Goldtone Fleur-De-Lis Key Brooch
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Circa 1940 goldtone fleur de lis key brooch with security clasp. Marked "MONET." Measures: 2 3/8
Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 0.75 in W 2 in L 37 in
20th Century Gold & Enamel Crest Cross Brooch &Pendant Necklace By, Monet
By Monet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold & Enamel Crest Cross Brooch & Pendant Opera Length Necklace By, Monet. This rare
Monet Gold 1974 "Mandira" Abstract Brooch
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Monet. It features a polished and textures gold plate finish on the abstract design. The brooch is
Gold Plate
"Monet's Menagerie" Butterfly Brooch From The Spinneret Series By Monet, 1960s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.75" x 1.75" - Gold plated - From "Monet's Menagerie" collection, part of the
Vintage Monet Large Crystal Floral Brooch 1980s
By Monet
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An impressive Vintage Monet Floral Brooch. Crafted in blackened silver-tone metal and set with a
Monet Multi-Textured Gilded Gold Hardware "Butterfly" Brooch
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Monet wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware "Butterfly" brooch
Vintage MONET gold enamel pearl brooch designer runway
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with pearls and enamel • vintage designer runway brooch
Gold Abstract Swirl Spray Brooch By Monet, 1970s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.5" x 1.5" - Gold plated - By Monet (signed on verso) - Circa 1970s - Estate
Vintage Monet Republican Elephant Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
enamel. By Monet. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Monet
Crystal, Enamel
Gilt metal and black enamel 'pen nib' clip, att. Monet, USA, 1940s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
to the famous manufacturer, Monet. Smart and unusual, with a firm grip when attached to a pocket
Gilt Metal
Monet Heart Brooch
By Monet
Located in Alford, MA
Monet heart-shaped brooch consisting of offset clear marquise crystals interspersed with emerald
Crystal
Monet gold tone brooch
By Monet
Located in Capri, IT
Monet gold tone brooch
Vintage MONET bow gold rhinestone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch
Vintage MONET gold black enamel modernist brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage MONET signed gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET silver rhinestone dragonfly designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • silver tone with rhinestone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
MONET signed gold enamel rhinestone flower brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch
Gilded "Cordelia" Spray Brooch By Monet, 1980s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" diameter - Gold plated - By Monet (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate
Gold Abstract Lattice Brooch By Monet, 1970s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.75" x 1.5" - Gold plated - By Monet (signed on verso) - Circa 1970s
Vintage MONET gold enamel rhinestone designer runway brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch
Vintage MONET gold rhinestone pearl designer runway brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones and pearls • vintage designer runway brooch
Gilded Poodle Dog Figural Brooch by Monet, 1960s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.75" x 1.5" - Gold plated - Red crystal eyes - By Monet (signed on verso
Silver Brutalist Domed Starburst Brooch By Monet, 1960s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
tone plating - Polished and textured finishes - By Monet (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Estate
Vintage MONET gold huge heart designer runway brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 2.5" by
Huge Vintage Monet Crystal Floral Spray Brooch 1980s
By Monet
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An impressive Vintage Monet Floral Brooch. Crafted in blackened silver-tone metal and set with a
Vintage Monet Christmas Stocking Gilt & Crystal Brooch 1990S
By Monet
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous Vintage Monet Christmas Stocking brooch dating to the 1990s. Fun and glamourous for
Crystal, Gold Plate
Monet 1970s Gilded Butterfly Brooch with Crystal Rhinestones, Signed
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
This gorgeous gilt butterfly brooch by Monet, circa 1970s, is a wonderful example of the quality
MONET signed vintage gold tone faux pearls cluster designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage MONET signed gold tone starfish textured designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET signed flower gold tone rhinestones designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage MONET signed gold tone enamel fliwer designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage Gilded Openwork Flower Figural Brooch By Monet, 1960s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2.5" x 2.25" - Gold plated - By Monet (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s
Monet Large Gold Plated and Clear Rhinestone Brooch circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Stylish Monet gold plated brooch featuring an organic abstract design set with clear rhinestones
MONET signed gold tone chain round huge designer runway brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Vintage MONET gold red black enamel modernist designer runway brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage MONET for YSL gold enamel modernist designer runway brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage MONET signed gold tone rhinestone Christmas tree designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage Gilt & White Enamel Daisy Flower Figural Brooch By Monet, 1960s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2.5" x 1.5" - Gold plated - White enamel - By Monet (signed on verso) - Circa
Enamel
Two Tone Sunburst Brooch With Coronet Royal Insignia By Monet, 1980s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
silver tone monogram - Crystal rhinestone accents - By Monet (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate
Vintage Monet Democratic Donkey Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
enamel. By Monet. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Monet
Crystal, Enamel
Vintage Monet Democratic Donkey Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
enamel. By Monet. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Monet
Crystal, Enamel
Vintage Monet Republican Elephant Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
enamel. By Monet. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Monet
Crystal, Enamel
Vintage CZECHO signed gold blue rhinestone brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CZECHO • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage CZECHO signed gold purple rhinestone brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CZECHO • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone mask designer runway brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch
Vintage Monet Twisted Wire Ribbon Brooch Gold Plated
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gold plated brooch by Monet. Showcasing beautiful cascading ribbon with twisted wires
Gold Plate
MONET signed gold tone designer brooch necklace
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch / necklace MEASUREMENTS
Sold
H 4.13 in W 2 in D 1 in Dm 2 in L 4.13 in
Vintage 1960s Signed Monet Goldtone Tassel Fringe Brooch
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
1960s goldtone Florentine finish top with fringe bottom brooch with security clasp. Marked "Monet
Gold Plate
Sold
H 4 in W 5 in D 0.4 in L 4 in
Vintage Signed Monet Convertible Silvertone Chatelaine Brooch, 1947
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Silvertone sweater clip. Marked "Monet." One side detaches and can be worn alone. Dates to 1947
Silver Plate
20th Century Monet Gold Enamel & Crystal Dimensional Holiday Bow Brooch
By Monet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate, Hand Painted Enamel & Austrian Crystal Dimensional Holiday Bow Brooch By
$105Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage gold tone black stones brooch
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage gold tone black stones brooch 9 x 4 cm
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.