$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
$11,444
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
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...
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...
Chanel Silk Chiffon Tiered Cocktail Dress by Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Based on the classic Coco Chanel Tiered Cocktail Dress, Karl Lagerfeld's homage is printed with a transparent black repeated floral and CC logo pattern. EU appx size 36-38.
$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...
2004 Christian Dior Galliano Monogram Denim Suit
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Christian Dior Galliano Monogram denim suit Skirt size F 34 Jacket size F 38 Jacket Shoulders: 40 cm / 15.75 inches Sleeve: 58 cm / 22.83 inches Armpits: 44 cm / 17.32 inches Lengt...
1998 YVES SAINT LAURENT black draped strapless RUNWAY dress with lace
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent strapless cocktail dress from 1998 as seen on the fall runway. Made in black with an asymmetrical wrap front that ties at the hip, the dress reveals an inset of me...
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...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Collection: Couture; Spring / Summer 1998 Designer: Ale...
$37,699
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...
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...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler Black Fur Maxi Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture black fur maxi coat from fall/winter 2000 collection. Design of this spectacular coat is inspired by Mugler’s iconic hairy looks from “Les Chimeres” FW 1997 a...
$18,176
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Satin Crystal Evening Dress, SS 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano sleeveless floor-length evening dress in black hammered satin, cut as a close-fitting bias column with a subtly flared hem. The front features a drape...
$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...
Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The Thierry Mugler corset dress is a sculptural masterpiece. The dress fuses Mugler’s razor-sharp tailoring with sensual allure. The bodice: crafted as a structured white corset cinc...
HERMES black Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag w Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag is crafted in Noir (black) Veau Epsom leather and finished with gold-plated hardware for a timelessly elegant look. The structured sil...
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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