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David Webb "Ram's Head" Coral Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb ram's head design coral brooch. Brooch features carved coral ram's head, with marquise
Category

Vintage 1980s American Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Coral Sculpture Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A coral brooch and sculpture with a bucolic scene praising country life, Italy, 18th century
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Coral Sculpture Brooch
Coral Sculpture Brooch
H 1.5 in L 1.97 in
Coral Angel Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large coral brooch of an angel, Italy, 18th century. weight: 19.1 grams dimensions: 6.1 cm.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Coral Branch Brooch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Branch Pin Featuring 7 Round Angel Skin Corals and Textured Leaf Detail. 1.75
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Button Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Button Brooch of beautifully matched coral buttons from the late 19th
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gilt Metal

Coral Cabochon Victorian Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Coral Cabochon Victorian Brooch from the late 19th Century. Very dimensional layered
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver

Coral & Jade Cherries Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, Switzerland. This charming twenties brooch features coral cherries with carved
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Angelskin Coral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual angelskin coral brooch form the late 19th Century of a Neoclassical maiden flanked by 2
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Coral Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Coral Brooch Set with one carved coral on 18k Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Italian Carved Coral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique nineteenth century carved coral brooch with a figural motif. Made in Italy.
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold

Estate Coral Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant estate brooch with a platinum setting features a cluster of oval cabochon corals
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

White Coral Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
White coral diamond flower brooch Round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.50 carat, six petals of
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond

Coiled Fish Coral Branch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Coiled Fish Coral Branch Brooch in 14k gold with natural coral branch. Charming natural
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Diamond, Coral, and Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An art deco style, this brooch has diamonds totaling 0.20 carat and two pieces of corals set in
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Coral Movable Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Comprising a unique and extravagant Cartier moveable brooch from the 1960s, finely crafted in 18k
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Jade and Coral Holly Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 14k, Vienna, Austria. This naturalistic sprig of holly has jade leaves and coral
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade and Coral Holly Brooch
Jade and Coral Holly Brooch
W 1.38 in L 1.75 in
Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite naturalistic hardstone brooch. An orange/red coral frog is shown perched upon an
Category

Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch
Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch
H 0.75 in W 1.62 in L 1.62 in
Antique Victorian Coral Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 14k gold brooch, featuring teardrop coral (approx. 25 x 18.3mm) Brooch measures
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Coral Flower Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Coral Flower Brooch Marked: 18K Approximate Dimensions: 5.8 cm ( Length) 3.7 cm
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Carved Coral Diamond Gold Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gold, Carved Coral and Diamond Clip-Brooch in 18 kt., the stylized parrot composed of a carved
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond

Vintage Coral Gold Ladybug Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
doubles as a pendant to wear on the chest. The body is a cabochon coral with 18K yellow gold used for the
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite brooch is a true masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, made of 9-karat yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Coral Chrysoprase Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This brooch is crafted in 18k gold. It consists of 2 Marquise-cut diamonds and 66 cabochon-cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Large Scale Coral Baccante Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Coral Timeless Seduction This absolutely superb antique Coral brooch is 1860/70 ca Spectacular and
Category

Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Rose Flower Carved Coral Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage coral brooch set in a gold frame. The coral is carved into a beautiful blossoming rose
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Carimati Coral Gold Mask Brooch Pendant
By Carimati
Located in New York, NY
A large red coral mask by Italian jeweler Carimati, finely mounted on 18kt yellow gold. Wearable
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Victorian Coral Horseshoe Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Nine coral gems are set around a horse shoe design in this wonderful Victorian pin brooch. Each
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Coral and Turquoise Buddha Brooch-Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 18 karat yellow gold brooch-pendant centering a carved coral Buddha seated in a pagoda
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique Coral Putto Carving Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
has been executed in Italy in the 3rd quarter of the 19th century and mounted on a 14k gold brooch
Category

Antique 1860s Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Gold with Coral Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14 karat gold pin brooch with coral cameo featuring a woman's face, Italy late 1800s
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Coral Yellow Gold 9 Karat Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Sensational brooch made in the early twentieth century by expert Neapolitan
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing our exquisite Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch that is sure to add a touch of elegance to
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver, Vermeil

1960s Coral Ruby Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The bold cat design is a truly whimsical work of art. Textured gold and bright orange coral are so
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Coral Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco clip brooch. Octagonal in form with a branch coral zinnia bloom, with three
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Blush Pink Coral and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Holmdel, NJ
Estate, beautifully hand made Coral and Diamond Flower brooch in 18K yellow gold. This
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Floral design, the petals composed of 6 coral cabochons,accented by round diamonds. Estimated
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Coral Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Cartier brooch, set with coral, emeralds and approx. 3.00ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch from the late 19th Century. Set in a heavy sterling
Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Silver

Bvlgari Turquoise, Coral, and Sapphire Toucan Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Turquoise, Coral, and Sapphire Bird Brooch Description: A whimsical and finely crafted
Category

20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Matrix Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This piece can be worn as either a pendant or brooch. It features a center bright blue turquoise
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Coral Strawberry Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a carved coral strawberry
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Coral & Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k gold bee brooch, by Rosenthal - one of the best of the 1970's - is a hard-to-find coral
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Carved Coral Cherub Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique carved coral and yellow gold brooch featuring a cherub surrounded by flowers
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Angel Skin Coral Cameo & Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Angel Skin Coral Cameo & Diamond Brooch Pendant 18k white gold pin set with a carved coral face
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Vintage Gold Brooch Coral Heart Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely French vintage 18k gold brooch that features coral and diamonds. 
It looks like a stylized
Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Coral Branch Trembler Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Coral Branch Trembler Brooch from the 1940's. Enamel metal with glass paste drops. Italy
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Brass

Vintage Chanel Coral Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unusual and scarce Coco Chanel double camellia brooch, exquisitely handcrafted out of coral and
Category

Late 20th Century French Artisan Brooches

18K Yellow Gold Vintage Coral Ladybug Brooch
Located in New York, NY
brooch, crafted in 18K yellow gold and accented by lustrous coral. Compact yet eye-catching, this piece
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Black Coral and Diamonds brooch
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Paris, FR
Black Coral and Diamonds turned into a mini sculpture to wear. Set on 18K Gold by Gilbert Albert in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold

Vintage plastic faux coral brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • plastic with faux coral • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Coral Sapphires Yellow Gold 14 Karat Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This brooch represents the Tree of Life, it was made of 14 carat yellow gold and 800 thousandths
Category

1990s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
piece of coral. The artist who created this brooch indulged himself in reproducing the umbrella using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mauboussin Paris Coral Lapis Onyx Dog Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Dog brooch set with lapis, coral and onyx by Mauboussin Paris, Numbered 2342. Ornately carved
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Carved Coral Brooch Pendant W/ Coral Drops and Crystophase Drop
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Cameo brooch is done in Mediterranean Coral with a lovely elaborate ladies face and
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, 14k Gold

Carved Coral 18 Karat Gold Diamond Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, a stunning brooch hand set in 9.39 carats carved coral and 1.73 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Chinese Export Turquoise Coral Enamel Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Chinese brooch is gold vermeil over silver. It features a beautiful turquoise stone
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Silver

Three Leaf Clover Coral Turquoise Gold Brooch, Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful chunky brooch in the shape of a three leaf clover made out of 14k gold, button coral and
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Gorgeous Carved Coral and Diamond Gold Large Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and substantial 18k yellow gold brooch, set with carved coral and angel skin coral
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond

Vintage David Webb Coral and Emerald Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Derby, NY
this brooch is a vibrant oval shaped coral, surrounded by four square cut lapis lazuli, ten round cut
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Coral & Gemstone Flower Brooch-Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A chic David Webb brooch-pendant of floral design, centering round sapphires, the petals composed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Coral Brooch Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact coral brooch brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 2010 antique edition and 223 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a coral brooch brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A coral brooch brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Kenneth Jay Lane — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any coral brooch brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a coral version from the 1170 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a coral brooch brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Coral Brooch Brooch?

On average, a coral brooch brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,988, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $400,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Coral Brooch Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A golden brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry designed with a hinged pin and catch that is fastened to clothing. It is a piece of ornament usually made of metal, often silver or gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    There are many types of brooches. Originating from Scotland, Luckenbooth brooches feature a single heart or two interlocking hearts and are common romantic gifts. Bar brooches have a long, slender design similar to tie bars. En tremblant brooches typically feature floral forms connected by wires that allow them to sway or tremble as the wearer moves. Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Aigrette brooches show off sweeping forms that resemble feathers. Cameo brooches have an oval or circular shape and flaunt a raised relief, usually depicting a person. Shop a large collection of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A navette brooch is a brooch that features a gemstone in a Marquise cut. Its sides gently curve and meet at points on either end. Shop a variety of gemstone brooches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Schreiner brooch, you have two main options available to you. Because Schreiner usually didn't mark its jewelry, the first option involves studying the details of your brooch. Some common characteristics of Schreiner jewelry include three-dimensional layered designs, hook and eye-type closures and inverted rhinestones. The settings of individual rhinestones can also provide clues, as Schreiner often produced highly decorative settings, such as crimped cupcake bezels, as well as dogtooth, fleur-de-lis and leaf-shaped prongs.

    Another approach is to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer conduct the identification process for you.

    Find a collection of Schreiner brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Trifari brooch, turn it over and look for a maker's mark. Most Trifari jewelry features one of several backstamps. The earliest pieces made by the American jewelry brand usually read "KTF," for Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel. During the early 1930s, the stamp changed to "TRIFARI PAT.PEND.," and in 1937, the company introduced its crown logo. Pieces dating from the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s will bear this logo plus a copyright symbol. Finally, the 1980s brought the addition of a “™” trademark marking. If you can't find a stamp or have difficulty reading it, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Trifari brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    To know if your brooch is valuable, first look for hallmarks that signify the maker. Then, use trusted online resources and/or reverse image searches to determine who produced your brooch. Once you know who the maker is, you can examine sales histories on online platforms to learn how much similar brooches have sold for in the past. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your brooch and give you an estimate of its value. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can authenticate a Chanel brooch by checking the back for a little oval stamp or embossed mark. It should be noted that some of the oldest jewelry pieces were not marked, but these pieces are extremely rare and do not often come up for sale. Most of the Chanel jewelry and brooches you will find are from the 1980s or later and will include an oval tag, plate, or stamp. Shop expertly vetted Chanel jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brooch is valuable, you can take one of two approaches. The first option is to research what comparable pieces have recently sold for on trusted online platforms. Factors to consider when choosing comparable items include the maker, style, age, type and condition of your brooch. Another option is to have a certified appraiser, knowledgeable jeweler or experienced antique dealer provide you with an estimated value. Find a wide variety of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify Sherman brooches, first look for a tag. The jewelry maker used branded paper tags to mark some of its brooches. However, most pieces were unmarked, and even those that were may have lost their paper labels over the years. As a result, the identification process usually requires an examination of a brooch's characteristics. Sherman was known for its three-dimensional brooches created by layering pieces into a domed shape. Another common trait of Sherman brooches is the navette crystal, which has a pointed back that you can see when you turn the brooch to the side. Since other makers produced similar brooches, experts generally recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer when trying to determine if an unmarked brooch is a Sherman. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Sherman jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    “En tremblant” is an old French phrase meaning “trembling”, which in jewelry refers to the feature of the piece. En tremblant brooches are crafted with gems and generally feature a floral motif, but can also branch out to birds and other designs. You’ll find a variety of en tremblant brooches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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