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Pearl Love Birds Brooch perched on Branch Pin 1980s
By Jay S
Located in Wallkill, NY
black and a Mother of Faux pearl beads. They measure 3.21 in wide on the branch. 2.77in wide for the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
1900's Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Enamel Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's soft blue enamel bar brooch with natural pearl center and 4 single cut diamonds in
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Art Deco 1930's Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This gorgeous 1930's Art Deco diamond and pearl bar brooch is set in an 18 karat gold platinum
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980's Givenchy Starburst Gold & Pearl Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Givenchy large starburst pin with 4 pearl design. Comes with velvet pouch or box.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
MONET - Vintage Flower Brooch with Pearls & Rhinestones - Signed - Circa 1960's
By Monet
Located in Chatham, CA
MONET - Vintage gold tone flower brooch - set with faux pearls and rhinestones - signed on the back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl
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W 1.75 in D 0.5 in L 2.5 in
Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Silver on Gold Floral brooch, c1870's
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Victorian brooch has been crafted in silver on gold, typical of its period. The
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960's 8mm Pearl & 9K Gold Bar Brooch, with security chain.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance
this stunning Bar Brooch
is of Australian provenance, dating from
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold
1980's Craiger Drake 11.00 Carat Diamonds Pearl Gold Flower Brooch Pin
By Craiger Drake
Located in Miami, FL
centered with a genuine black South Sea Pearl, approx. 14mm in diameter and is accented with some 125
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
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W 1.34 in L 1.7 in
18ct Gold 1920’s Cat Brooch Ruby eyes Diamond drop collar cultured pearl at paws
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cat Brooch
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1920’s
A fabulous, antique, yellow gold kitty
Category
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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H 2.23 in W 1.09 in
1950's Tony Duquette 18kt Yellow Gold Angel Brooch
By Tony Duquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A, Tony Duquette brooch originally the design was created for Elizabeth Duquette by her husband
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Jade, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 14K Gold & Graduated Seed Pearl Crescent Brooch - U.S.A. - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique 14K yellow gold and graduated seed pearl crescent brooch - large size - set with 19 natural
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in D 0.25 in L 1.75 in
Vintage Cultured Pearl & 750/18K Gold Flower Brooch, E.U., Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Fine vintage cultured pearl and 750 / 18K yellow gold flower brooch - hand made - featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century European Modernist Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2 in W 1 in D 0.38 in
Antique 9ct Gold Stamped 1960’s Mother of Pearl, Onyx & Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
boasts a unique design that is sure to turn heads. The brooch features a mother-of-pearl body and an onyx
Category
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
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H 1.32 in W 0.58 in
Art Nouveau Amethyst Paste & Seed Pearl Brooch - 10K Gold - Signed - C. 1930's
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau 10K yellow gold brooch/pin - polished gold finish - hand made featuring organic
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.75 in W 1.63 in D 0.5 in
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin - The pin contains one 7.5mm round saltwater
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Revival Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
SARAH COVENTRY - Large Faux Pearl & Silver Tone Brooch - Signed - Circa 1960's
By Sarah Coventry
Located in Chatham, CA
SARAH COVENTRY - Vintage faux pearl & silver tone brooch - hinged pin to the back - signed © SARAH
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
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D 0.75 in Dm 3 in
1800's Natural Pearl and Diamond Pin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Natural pearl and old mine cut diamond brooch set in silver topped gold.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
Art Deco Natural Pearl Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Natural Pearl Clip Brooch
5 natural pearls & 98 round cut diamonds approximately 2.90 cts
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Classic Victorian pearl crescent moon brooch featuring 27 pearls set in 18 Kt yellow gold.
Metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
pearls in diameter of 4,3 mm. Mounted in 14 carat white gold. Hallmarked: 585.
Weight: 5,90 g. Length
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Brooch Earrings Half Pearl Gold Brooch Earrings Set
Located in Firenze, IT
Composed by the an half pearl brooch centered cartouche shape brooch with at the back the
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The ribbon bow set with rose cut diamonds and centering a button pearl measuring approximately
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold With Pink and Faux Pearl Brooch Circa 1990's
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold With Pink and Faux Pearl Brooch Circa 1990's. The brooch has a
Category
1990s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 3 in W 3 in D 0.25 in Dm 3 in L 3 in
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S1992 Pearl Heart Gold Collection 28 Clip Earrings Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
brooch set. Crafted with meticulous detail, this exquisite ensemble features faux pearls adorned with
Category
1990s French Brooches
Japanese 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch. It depicts twenty one Japanese cultured pearls arranged
Category
20th Century Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style Gold and Pearls Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian style 14K yellow gold and pearls brooch/pendant. It is a round brooch decorated
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An antique from the Victorian era, circa 1880, featuring a pearl in the center with an enameled
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendent/Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Pendent-Brooch composed of an oval decorated with interlacing punctuated with white pearls. 18K
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl & Pave Diamond Double Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Pave Diamond Double Flower Brooch
2 overlapping flowers. 18k gold set with pave diamonds
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Seed-Pearl and Gold Brooch Edwardian
Located in Firenze, IT
The circular design set with seed-pearls, diameter approximately 26mm,
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
1920s Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
diamonds weighing circa 0,42 ct. At the centre large oriental pearl with a diameter of 7,2 mm. Mounted in
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Trio Pearl Diamond Ruby Baroque Pearl Triple Bird Nest Brooch
By Trio
Located in Stamford, CT
Trio- Three birds nest brooch. circa 1960's with 3 3-D birds with pearl bodies, diamond heads and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ginkgo brooch / vintage jewelry , 1970's vintage parts, vintage parts
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:Brass, Vintage 1970s Japanese glass pearls, glass beads,swarovski
size:length 5cm
At
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Krementz Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Flower Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco Krementz enamel brooch. 14k rose gold setting with 3 purple enamel flowers each
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
. 86 rose and old-cut diamonds, together approx. 1.5 ct. , a pearl, D. approx. 9.0 mm
Silver and gold
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Era Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful pendant brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. This elegant item highlights one oval shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15ct Gold Seed Pearl Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bow Brooch
15ct Gold
Circa 1880’s
Pretty, Victorian Bow Shaped Gold Brooch. Set with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1890s Victorian Green Tourmaline Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
bordered by a pearls frame, accented by pearl set clovers at the sides to a carved gallery.
Mounted in
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
De Grisogono Pearl, Diamond and Pink Sapphire Brooch
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful blossoming floral design brooch,
Impressive 19.1mm pearl surrounded with petals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Biwa Pearl Birdie Stickpin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Biwa Pearl Birdie on branch stickpin brooch, made from irregular biwa pearls with ruby
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Abstract Biwa Pearl Centipede Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming, Abstract Biwa Pearl Centipede Brooch set in 14k gold with garnet set feet. Abstract
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Russian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Russian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch
The brooch is set with rose-cut
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Agate Cultured Pearl and Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering an agate cameo carved to depict a female profile, the frame with gold and seed pearls
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Pearl Diamond Gold Fanned Spokes Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Different size spokes are fanned on several levels to make this Retro brooch especially graceful
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
18KY French Vintage Pearl and Ruby Woman Brooch
Located in New York, NY
figure brooch adorned with a necklace of rubies and pearls and featuring gold hair. This brooch is a true
Category
Vintage 1980s European Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Domed Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Authentic Tiffany + Co, Ruby, diamond and Akoya pearls set in 18k yellow gold, Italian made
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamonds and Pearls Bar Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a 14K yellow gold, pearls and diamonds bar pin. It depicts seven pearls measuring 4.8mm each
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Starburst Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian natural pearl and diamond starburst brooch. The brooch features an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco' Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
the most important diamonds). The brooch holds a natural pearl as a tassel. French work. Assumed
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch or Hairpiece
Located in New York, NY
Belle Époque Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch or Hairpiece
4 certified natural pearls with
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Diamond and Pearl 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
, color: TW-W. Set accented by one pearl. Total weight: 9,53 g. Width: 0.24 in ( 0,6 cm ), Length: 2.48 in
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cameo Pearl Enamel Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Brooch with a cameo on agate in an oval decoration punctuated with rubies, white pearls and black
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
GEMOLITHOS Belle Epoque, Pearl and Diamond Line Brooch, 1900s
Located in Munich, DE
Belle Epoque, Pearl & Diamond Line Brooch. 1900´s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Onyx and Pearl mourning brooch, 9k yellow gold
Located in Joelton, TN
This is a well-preserved, oversized Victorian mourning brooch with split pearl and gold inlay
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Turquoise Pearl & Topaz Fly Insect Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Double wings of 14K Gold over a large Turquoise stone body with Pink Topaz Eyes. 6.3 mm pearl as
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage gold pearl designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with pearls
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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Late 20th Century Brooches
Antique Old Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Flower design with old cut diamond and natural pearl in silver and gold
Lenght:5cm
Weight: 9,97gr.
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Unsigned but
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage gold pearl moon crescent brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
Category
20th Century Brooches
Edwardian Citrine, Pearl and Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Citrine, Pearl and 14k Green Gold Brooch from the early 1900's. A fancy cut
Category
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
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S S Pearl Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact s s pearl brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3332 vintage or 478 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect s s pearl brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an s s pearl brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Ella Gafter are consistently popular. While most can agree that any s s pearl brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 2651 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an s s pearl 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 an S S Pearl Brooch?
Prices for an s s pearl brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $99 and can go as high as $382,223, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,829.
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.
Questions About S S Pearl Brooch
- Are black pearls real pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, some black pearls are real pearls. Genuine black pearls typically come from Tahiti, sourced from black-lip pearl oysters. Some jewelry features synthetic black pearls created in laboratories. Explore a selection of black pearl jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a paste brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, 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.
- What is a golden brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch 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.
- What is a bar brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What were brooches used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooches 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.
- What is a navette brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023There isn't a hard-and-fast rule about whether you should wear pearl earrings with a pearl necklace. While pearl earrings can complement a pearl necklace, you're free to mix and match pieces as you see fit. For example, you might join a multi-strand statement necklace with a pair of simple gold hoops or diamond studs. A dramatic gemstone necklace can be balanced with a pair of understated pearl button earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a large assortment of pearl jewelry.
- What is a pearl clasp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pearl clasp is an opening and closing device that holds a necklace together - in this case, a pearl necklace. The clasp works by hooking one end of the necklace into the other end and locking in place. Shop a collection of expertly vetted jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why are pearls so special?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Pearls are so special because they are rare in nature. They form only when something gets inside an oyster or mussel and causes irritation. The mollusk then secretes substances similar to those found on its shell. These harden around the foreign body to create a pearl. Only about one out of every 10,000 wild oysters will ever make a single pearl, and the vast majority of the pearls that occur naturally are too small to use in jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of pearl jewelry.
- Where are pearl earrings from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023No one knows for sure where pearl earrings originated, but scholars have determined that they date back to ancient times. According to surviving records, the ancient Chinese often presented members of royal families with pearls as gifts. During the 1st century B.C., Julius Caesar passed a law stating that only members of the ruling class could wear pearl jewelry. Shop a large collection of pearl earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a coin pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Coin pearls are a type of flat rounded pearls that are almost coin shaped. They can be worn casually or as an elegant accessory. There is a range of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What are Mikimoto pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Mikimoto pearls are cultured pearls sourced from Akoya oysters located in the waters off the shores of Honshu, Japan, by the jewelry house of Mikimoto. Cultured pearls are genuine pearls produced with human assistance to encourage production and promote the development of a more attractive product. Find a variety of Mikimoto pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What are old brooches made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
- What is an en tremblant brooch?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch 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, 2023To 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021As 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, 2022You 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.
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