Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Pansy Brooch 18 Karat
By Oscar Heyman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
their own shops and several other firms such as Neiman Marcus. Neiman Marcus sold their famous pansies
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Neiman Marcus 14k Gold Diamond & Citrine Polished Textured Wire Ribbon Brooch
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (6) Natural Genuine Citrines - Round Faceted Cut - Nice Orange Color (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Star Pave & Prong Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clari...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Neiman Marcus 14 Karat Gold and Gemstone Horse and Carriage Brooch
By Custom Neiman Marcus
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous and so whimsical Horse and Carriage Brooch! Designed by Neiman Marcus, this piece is made
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Suite "Needle & Thread" New Old Stock
Located in Wallkill, NY
to bottom .98" / 25.11mm at the widest Still on original earring card from Neiman Marcus Brooch
Gilt Metal
Enid Collins Papier Mache Butterfly Brooch, 1960's
By Enid Collins
Located in Atlanta, GA
the high end Dallas retailer, Neiman Marcus. The brooches were made for a brief period in the early
1950s Neiman Marcus Carved Coral Diamond Gold Brooch
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Retro 1950s Neiman Marcus brooch, featuring carved coral flowers,surrounded with diamonds,set in
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Neiman Marcus 1960s Turquoise Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage, circa 1960s 18k gold turtle brooch, adorned with turquoise and approx. 0.38ctw in Si1/H
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Neilman Marcus Hardstone Brooch/Pendant
By Neiman Marcus
Located in New York, NY
eye, stamped NM for Neiman Marcus, numbered #7318, 18K and Italy, to be worn horizontally as a brooch
Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, Malachite, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue lapis laz...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Black Opal Approx 23.7 × 11.8 mm Depth: 5.6mm Diamonds Approx 1.81ct total Marks 18 _____...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
12 Carat Certified Natural Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful no heat, natural oval shape ruby cabochon weighing over twelve carats, accented with two tapered trapezoid shape step-cut diamonds, set in Platinum. The ruby accompanies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with an very important look. 12.05 carats of fine green emeralds. 28.04 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold The de...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Certified Natural Sea Pearl & Platinum Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
A French Art Deco masterpiece! Created in France in the 1920s, this natural saltwater pearl and diamond ring is a geometric tour de force and one of the most gorgeous natural pearl r...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
$24,000
H 1.75 in W 2 in D 0.13 in L 16 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of round diamonds, as well as coral, mother of pearl and lapis lazuli. It can be worn...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k ...
Untreated Ruby and Diamond Ring 3.02 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A dazzling 3.02-carat untreated ruby radiates at the center of this mesmerizing stone-led design. Two teardrop shaped diamonds are set, one on each side, of the untreated gemstone, w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts
By Mauboussin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold Mauboussin multi-gemstone clutch bag. The clutch comprises of princess cabochon cut green tourmalines, sapphires and rubies placed evenly on the and back. The...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Whi...
Tiffany, Schlumberger Multistrand Pearl, Gold and Blue Paillonné Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger Multistrand Cultured Pearl, Gold and Blue Paillonné Enamel Torsade Necklace, France. 18 kt., composed of twenty-three strands of pearls ap. 2.8 to 2.6 mm...
Pearl, Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold Pearl Twist Necklace with .62 Carat Diamond Hand
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Its jewelry tradition and exceptional craftsmanship have made Carrera y Carrera one of the international references among jewelry brands, renowned as one of the 30 most prestigious j...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 8.94 Carats Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Pavé Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular engagement ring, showcasing an 8.94 carats old mine cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VVS2 clarity, set on a unique compass setting. Accented by 152 r...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Antique Burma Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Tiffany & Co. Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring is a stunning testament to Belle Époque elegance and artistry. Centering a rare, unheated 7-carat sapphire (carat weight ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari 18k Gold Diamond Emerald Parure Suite, Italy, Circa 2000s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
It was 1963 in Italy on the set of Cleopatra when Richard Burton famously said, “I introduced Liz to beer, she introduced me to Bulgari,” referring to the film’s iconic star, Elizabe...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Pendant, 11.52 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A timeless classic, this 11.52-carat white diamond pendant creates a striking visual effect. Certified by the Gemological Institute of America, the round brilliant-cut diamond displa...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé gold and rock crystal inkwell, the lobed rock-crystal body carved with bombe' sides, the hinged gold cover also lobed and surmounted with a cabochon sapphire, marked Faberg...
Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, 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.
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