Retro Mamselle Jewelry
1970s American Retro Mamselle Jewelry
1970s American Retro Mamselle Jewelry
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2010s Italian Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Enamel, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Art Deco Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modern Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Ruby, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Modern Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Contemporary Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold
1970s American Artisan Retro Mamselle Jewelry
2010s Contemporary Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1960s Unknown Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s French Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Silver Plate
1950s American Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Copper
1980s French Modern Retro Mamselle Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.