$495
H 1.25 in W 2 in D 0.38 in
Modernist Artisan Sterling Silver and Abalone Pin/Brooch, Mexico, circa 1970s
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist artisan sterling silver and abalone pin/brooch - very fluid, almost Art Nouveau feel
Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif
By Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif A unique piece, this
Sterling Silver
$11,842
W 1.79 in L 2.52 in
18ct Gold & Silver French Hallmarked, 1930s Diamond & Abalone Pearl Bug Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bug Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French Hallmarked Circa 1930 Step into the elegance
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Large Sterling Silver 'Maker's Mark' JFR Abalone-Center Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed large brooch accented with a abalone center back-drop for the centerpiece
Yellow Gold & Silver Toned Abalone Vintage Solitaire Stickpin - 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold (top) & Silver Toned (pin) Stone Information Natural
10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid 20th Century Silver and Abalone Brooch
Located in Worcester, GB
Mid 20th Century Silver and Abalone Brooch – c.1950 A nicely made mid-century brooch set with an
Sterling Silver
Unique Abalone & Silver Brooch / Pin Natural Stone
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Metal: Silver Natural Stones: Abalone Antique Length: 2 inches Hight: 2 inches
Silver
Vintage Silver Eagle Design Brooch W/Abalone Shell
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Vintage Brooch Silver W/ Multi Colored Abalone Shell
Silver
Vintage Silver Camel Design Brooch W/ Abalone Shell
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Vintage Silver & Abalone Shell Camel design/carving
Silver
Antique Abalone & Silver Aztec Pendant/Brooch Natural Stone
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Metal: Silver Natural Stones: Abalone Antique Diameter: 2 1/4 inches
Silver
Antique Abalone & Silver Butterfly Brooch / Pin Natural Stone
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Metal: Silver Natural Stones: Abalone Antique Length: 1 1/2 inches Hight: 1 inch
Silver
Antique Abalone & Silver Eagle Pendant/Brooch Natural Stone
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Metal: Silver Natural Stones: Abalone Antique Diameter: 2 inches
Silver
Special Vintage Silver Brooch W/ Multi Colored Abalone Shell Design
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Vintage Brooch Silver & Multi Colored Abalone Shell Design (Blues, Greens, Purples, & More...)
Silver
Sylvia Gottwald, white Mother of Pearl/Abalone Brooch
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Brooch of white Mother of Pearl of exquisite quality and iridescence. enhanced by Abalone circle in
Silver
Victorian Abalone Natural Pearl Diamond Rare Scorpion Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This amazing rare Victorian brooch has been hand modelled during 1870 ca of solid 18 KT Rose gold
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Sterling Figural Garnet Abalone Bee Brooch Pendant c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Sterling figural garnet & abalone bee brooch - pendant c 1990s The unique insect brooch is designed
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Mexican Abalone Shell Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch/Pin, Taxco, Circa 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Milford, DE
This accessory features an abalone shell inlay in a round sterling silver setting. Excellent
Sterling Silver
Abalone Shell Pin Handmade in Denmark
Located in Towson, MD
One sterling silver (stamped P. Bis STERLING DENMARK HANDMADE 7) handmade pin set with abalone
Sterling Silver
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Embellished White Silk Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This gown is the ultimate bridal dream for true John Galliano devotees. A rare and deeply romantic piece from Dior’s Spring Summer 2005 collection, it embodies everything collectors ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
S/S 2002 Valentino Garavani Sheer Black Beaded Lace Flare Pants Crop Top Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous black lace Valentino pant set. From the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, a version of this fantastic set debuted on the season’s runway as part of Look 74. It app...
$39,011
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
Y2K Thierry Mugler Couture Aqua Lamé Halter Top and Skirt
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in London, GB
This spectacular Y2K lamé top and skirt ensemble were couture crafted by Manfred Thierry Mugler circa 1998 to 2001. Designed by the master of empowering, hyper-feminine tailoring, th...
Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather corset, skirt and hat ensemble, fw 1991
By Chantal Thomass
Located in London, GB
▪ Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather 3 piece evening ensemble ▪ Felt saucer hat with ostrich feathers around the brim ▪ Velvet bustier corset with beaded tassel trim ▪ Bell ski...
$240Sale Price|20% Off
DOLCE GABBANA D&G UNDERWEAR Vintage logo zebra stripe camisole tank Sz1 S
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA D&G UNDERWEAR Vintage black white logo zebra stripe camisole tank Sz1 S Reference: TGAS/F00170 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Collect...
$6,850
H 5.75 in W 0.75 in L 5.5 in
Chanel 2023 Black & White Quilted Patent Leather Crossbody Mini Novelty Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black & White Quilted Patent Leather Crossbody Mini Novelty Bag is an iconic accessory that exudes playful luxury and an avant-garde spirit. Meticulously crafted from exqu...
Vintage Eletra Casadei 90s Size Large Betty Boop Birth of Venus Novelty Dress
By Casadei, Eletra Casadei
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare Limited Edition ELETRA CASADEI vintage 1990s Betty Boop, "Birth of Venus," novelty print slip dress! Features the classic artistic print, with a novelty approach. Lace and...
John Galliano purple and black herringbone mohair sweater and skirt set, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano purple mohair sweater and skirt set ▪ Black herringbone design with purple base ▪ Turn-over cuffs ▪ Large high-neck fold-over collar ▪ Ankle-length skirt ▪ 40% Mo...
1995 Gianni Versace Black Sweetheart Neckline Rhinestone Medusa Black Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From 1995, this fitted black Gianni Versace dress debuted on the Spring season's Atelier Versace runway, modeled by Shalom Harlow. This dress was further highlighted by model Claudia...
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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