Vintage Austrian Crystal Topaz & Gold Tone Ear Clips & Brooch/Pin, circa 1950s
Located in Chatham, CA
Mid Century Austrian crystal topaz and aquamarine ear clips and brooch/pin in gold tone frames - great quality - unsigned - Austria - circa 1950's.
Vintage Austrian Crystal Topaz & Gold Tone Ear Clips & Brooch/Pin, circa 1950s
Located in Chatham, CA
Mid Century Austrian crystal topaz and aquamarine ear clips and brooch/pin in gold tone frames - great quality - unsigned - Austria - circa 1950's.
14 Karat White Gold Custom Cut Taper Baguette Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The 14 karat white gold custom cut gradient taper baguette blue topaz diamond pendant brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the beauty of blue topaz and diamonds in an...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
David Webb Large Topaz and Diamond Pendant on a Black Enamel Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Substantial Topaz pendant converts into a brooch. As a brooch it measures 2.25 x 1.5 inches.
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early Victorian Topaz Set Cross Brooch
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz set cross brooch, the brooch in the form of a cross with nine round faceted topazes and pear shape faceted topazes in between the topazes, estimated to weigh...
Topaz, Rose Gold
Georgian Topaz and Pearl Cluster Brooch
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous topaz and pearl brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Edwardian Pink Topaz And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
This attractive brooch features a blush pink topaz at its centre, weighing an impressive 7.3 carats, surrounded by scintillating diamonds which glimmer romantically in the light.
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Platinum
A Georgian golden topaz and pearl cluster brooch
Located in London, GB
Hailing from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. A Georgian golden topaz and pearl cluster brooch. This lovely brooch...
Pearl, Topaz, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian golden topaz and amethyst cross brooch-pendant, the pendant in the form of a cross with a round faceted topaz centre, oval faceted amethyst arms and oval faceted topaz in ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz measuring approximately 8.2 x 6.2mm, cut-down set in yellow gold collet with closed bac...
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
A Georgian pink topaz and gold cannetille suite, the necklace consisting of five graduating from the centre oval-cut pink topaz-set gold links, from the central suspended three pear-...
Topaz, Gold
Heidi Daus Feline and Fierce Tiger Pin Brooch, Crystal Emerald, Topaz, Hematite
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Fierce, flashy pin by Heidi Daus! Sparkling topaz, emerald, and hematite crystals decorate this sparkling cat. Antique brass tone finish. Hallmarks: Heidi Daus, China
Crystal
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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