Platinum Diamond Pearl Swan Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond swan with ruby eye pearl pin, single cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.25 cts, GH VS
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Pearl Swan Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond swan with ruby eye pearl pin, single cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.25 cts, GH VS
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Freeform Brooch
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Freeform Brooch, decorated with four rectangular baroque pearls
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian
Located in Northampton, MA
brooch measures 17.20mm across. The chain is 52mm. And the feather is 25mm. Each pearl measures
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds and Natural Pearl pendant / Brooch
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds and Natural Pearl Pendant / Brooch This Art deco platinum diamonds and
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
single-cut diamond petals. The brooch invokes the look of a beautiful flower with its pearls creating a
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Group of Mabe Pearl & Diamond Brooches in White Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This group of four diamond and mabe pearl brooches are mounted in white gold and were formerly in
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl Diamond Carved Jade Lily of The Valley Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by prominent Austrian jeweller Jul. Hugler, Vienna, circa 1950. The 18K white gold brooch is
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
$1,750
H 0.83 in W 0.71 in D 0.32 in
Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Flower Horseshoe Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique gold & enamel brooch. By Krementz. In 14 karat gold. In the form of a
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Pearl and Diamond Brooch, in Original Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco pearl, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold brooch, comprising one bouton pearl, and ten
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,656
W 0.75 in L 1 in
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Diamond and Akoya Pearl Brooch in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pearls Diamond Shape & Cut: Single cut Diamond Quantity: 26 Diamond Measurements: 1.500 – 1.250 mm
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$592Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Yellow Gold & Platinum Tri Colour Pearl and Diamond ‘Clubs’ Bar Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco and later pearl, diamond, platinum and yellow gold brooch, comprising three round
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pierced decorated design is ornamented to the center with a single pearl. The brooch secures to the
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,417
H 0.28 in W 0.62 in L 1.93 in
Diamond and Seed Pearl Imitation Gemstone and Yellow Gold Frog Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the double bar design is accented with a single seed pearl. The brooch secures to the reverse with a
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Diamond Pearl Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Weight 1.75g Diamond Approx. 0.05ct Pearl Pin Measurements 2.48in x 0.22in
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Masriera 18 KT YG Winged Nymph Brooch with Dia 1.94CT, Enamel and Pearls
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
plique-à-jour enameling and is delicately detailed with brilliant-cut diamonds and a single pearl. The
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch with Enamel, Dia..41CT and Pearl
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
detailed with brilliant-cut diamonds and a single hanging pearl. The Brooch has a loop on the underside
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This vintage 1930s era butterfly brooch is set with a whimsical combination of diamonds, green
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Wasp Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
features single cut diamonds on the wings, with a natural turquoise shaped on the body with pearl eyes. The
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|46% Off
W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 2.75 in
Midcentury Modernist Freshwater Pearl Garnet Gold Owl
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling and whimsical owl brooch features a nacreous mollusk body adorned with six Campari
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
$457Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one old single cut
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique God Of Wind Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
furrowed brow Eyes are flush set single cut diamonds - eye clean and bright Accented by a 3.5 mm round
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Seed Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pearls - well matched with good luster Heart is threaded with a pin stem accented by an old single cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,450
W 0.35 in L 0.73 in
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
. The center has single cut diamonds set in platinum with a diamond below the pink pearl as well. Is it
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond and Pearl Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond and Pearl Lady Stick Pin. This
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18KT Set of Pearl & Diamond Earrings and Brooch by Fordley
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Texture and Movement... Set of 18 KT Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings with matching Brooch 18
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$2,900
W 1.38 in L 1.75 in
Elegant 18K Gold Vintage Portrait Pendant/Brooch w/Blue Enamel & Pearl Frame
Located in Palm Beach, FL
edged in a single line of 3.25mm Japanese Akoya cultured pearls. The effect is very aesthetic. For wear
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
W 1.48 in L 1.42 in
Vintage Shell Shape Brooch- 3.5ct Diamonds & White Pearl & 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage pearl and diamonds brooch for women, Shell Brooch, Rose Gold 14K Brooch, Estate jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Natural Tennesse Pearls and Single Cut Diamond Brooch in Platinum, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
with a line of single cut diamonds set as a ring around the pearls in platinum. The brooch was created
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Bespoke Pearl & Diamond Brooch 0.45ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Pearl And Diamond Brooch, with two 10mm semi-baroque Akoya cultured pearls, 22 single cut
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl Single Cut Diamond Platinum Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by a bezel set single cut diamond with a platinum pearl cup also accented by single cut diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Swan Brooch Baroque Pearl Palladium ~1.28ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Diamond Swan Brooch Baroque Pearl Palladium ~1.28ctw This swan brooch, set in palladium
Diamond, Pearl, Palladium
Art Deco Jade Pearl 1.44 Carat Diamond Platinum Bi Jabot Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jabot bar brooch featuring two 26.0 mm carved circular bi rings of jade; representative of heaven
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pansy Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a pansy flower with delicately painted matte enamel petals Opaque
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Diamond Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The 1970's Baroque Pearl Diamond Bumble Bee Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold is a whimsical and
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Krementz Art Deco Diamond Pearl Citrine Moonstone 14 Karat White Gold Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Giardinetto brooch is designed as a pierced bowl-like vase full of carved gemstone florals Bowl is
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k...
1880s French Diamond and Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
natural 3.48mm pearl. The brooch secures to the reverse via a hinged pin and safety clasp fastening
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 1.13 in W 1.13 in L 1.13 in
Antique Art Nouveau Whiteside & Blank 14KY Gold Enamel & See Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
flower appear life-like. The center of the flower is adorned with an approximately 3mm single seed pearl
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Ciner Art Deco Style 1980s Gold, Rhinestone & Pearl Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
. Gold plate and set with brilliant colorless rhinestones and a single large faux pearl cabochon. The
Gold Plate
Antique 18K Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Flower Basket Brooch
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K gold, the brooch features a gold basket with ruby, sapphire, diamond and pearl set
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
T.B. Starr Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Hairpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a platinum criss-cross motif head bead set with single cut diamonds Weighing
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold & Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Natural Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian pearl, diamond, platinum and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one round pearl, and
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Style Art Deco Plique-a-Jour, Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
stunning brooch is particularly large in size and crafted in sterling silver and 18kt yellow gold, forming
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Swallow Birds Necklace of 14k & 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
warm 14k gold, and accented by a single, elegant pearl dangle. Originally a brooch from circa 1900, the
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Tennesse Pearls and Single Cut Diamond Brooch in Platinum, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
with a line of single cut diamonds set as a ring around the pearls in platinum. The brooch was created
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Pearl and Diamond Brooch 8.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold vintage leaf style brooch. There is an 8.5mm white pearl with a pinkish tone in the
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque, Gold, Diamond, Pearl & Emerald Brooch Watch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
the centre. The 14 karat yellow gold bow brooch is set with small natural cultured seed pearls and
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pearl & Natural Diamond Circle Pin Wreath Brooch Pendant
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold Pearl & Natural Diamond Circle Pin Wreath Brooch/Pendant Metal: 14k white gold
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1980s Christian Dior Crystals Pearl Leaf Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
steel, it features a leaf shape accented with crystals and a single pearl. The brooch is in very good
Crystal, Pearl
Vintage Pearl Floral Pin Brooch with Clear and Green Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
This sophisticated silver bouquet is decorated with crystals and a single pearl. Silver tone. Pin
Crystal, Pearl
Rare Idella La Vista Blue Pearl Opal Sterling Silver Brooch
By Idella La Vista
Located in Palm Springs, CA
large piece of opal set in sterling silver in which a single blue pearl sits atop. Brooch measures
Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Natural Freshwater Pearl Diamond Platinum Stickpin GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a semi-baroque oval natural freshwater pearl measuring 7.7 x 7.5 mm; white in body color
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Seed Pearl Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Dazzling yellow gold diamond brooch set with seed pearls. Item #P0015 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950’s 14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Foliage Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Foliage Pin - The pin is set with 25 single cut
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Cartier Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Pin in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Sweet and delicate early Art Deco Cartier pin featuring 5 natural pearls and 26 old mine single cut
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Belle Epoque Saltwater Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a drop shaped saltwater natural pearl - measuring approximately 7.7 x 9.6 mm Cream in
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
18 Karat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
A diamond and cultured pearl brooch. The single-cut diamond bow, suspending two grey and white
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Sold
W 1.82 in D 0.2 in L 1.15 in
14K White and Yellow Gold Brooch, Bow Model, Germany 1960, Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Brooch, stamped 585, Bow Model. A cultivé (Akoya) pearl of
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$10,772
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
$3,640
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Hand Engraved Millgrain Bow 1.30 Inch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco Sapphire, nine caliber cut sapphires weighing approximately 0.45 carats, and Diamond, numerous round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine c...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$37,999 / set
W 1 in L 15 in
Boucheron 1970 Paris Convertible Necklace Bracelets 18Kt 48.84 Diamonds & Quartz
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of convertible bracelets-necklace designed by Boucheron. Beautiful pair of French pieces created, circa 1970's at the Vassort atelier in Paris. This convertibles bracelets was ...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Wrist Watch, Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau ladies watch, platinum with diamonds. Case and strap are studded with diamonds throughout. Manual wind movement. Very good condition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,220 / item
W 0.44 in L 0.95 in
Stunning Tsavorite & Diamond Panther Pendant in 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unleash bold elegance with this stunning panther-inspired pendant crafted in 18K white gold. Encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.71 carats, the design capture...
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Celebrate mid-century vintage elegance with the 18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch – a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Crafted from solid yellow gold, this brooch features a ma...
Diamond, Gold
$19,960Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
I am seriously in LOVE with this ring. It might just be my favorite ring yet. Crafted in Platinum, the design features an amazing gemstone center, flanked by French Cut Diamonds, and...
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
Vintage 18k White Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage brooch from the 1960s is a true representation of timeless elegance. Crafted in luxurious 18k white gold, the piece showcases a breathtaking floral design ador...
Diamond, White Gold
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 00's Iconic Draped Satin Corset
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, MILANO
00's iconic draped satin corset by Vivienne Westwood. Zipper and button closure on the back. The composition is 81% polyamide and 19% elastane.
1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total
Located in North Attleboro, MA
A masterpiece of 1920s Art Deco design, this platinum and diamond wristwatch by Ollendorff captures the height of Swiss craftsmanship and architectural glamour. With 56 diamonds tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.