1990s Thierry Mugler Anchor Brooch Collared White Plunging Wrap Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, and asymmetrical draping. A silver anchor brooch at the hip adds signature Mugler hardware detailing
1990s Thierry Mugler Anchor Brooch Collared White Plunging Wrap Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, and asymmetrical draping. A silver anchor brooch at the hip adds signature Mugler hardware detailing
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Anchor Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Anchor brooch/pendant by David webb was crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum; set with blue, green and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
CRAFT vintage gold enamel anchor crown designer runway brooch
By Craft
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CRAFT • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS
ST JOHN signed vintage gold tone anchor nautical designer brooch
By St. John
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ST JOHN logo • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage TRIFARI signed gold tone rhinestone enamel anchor designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch
CRAFT vintage gold enamel Royal Navy anchor crown designer runway brooch
By Craft
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CRAFT • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS
$654
H 1.26 in W 1.11 in
TRIFARI STERLING WW2 patriotic Eagle and crossed Anchors US Navy brooch, 1940's
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
crossed auchors US navy brooch, made 1940's, enamal and little rhinstons, singed on the back side. Very
Sterling Silver
Kern Jewelry Set Gold Turquoise Cabochon Sapphire Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the movement of petal-like gold shapes. The brooch anchors the set with its larger size, while the
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Anchor Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Anchor Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.22 inches (8.2 cm) Width
Gold Nautical Dolphin and Anchor Brooch
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
Spectacular one-of-a-kind ruby,sapphire and diamond anchor pin. This symbol has been used since
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Wolf & Co. Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
18kt white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Agate Anchor Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage Victorian Scottish brooch from the late 1800s. It has an anchor with agate
Agate, Sterling Silver
Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960’s 18k yellow gold Anchor brooche with rope and fine diamond accents. 19 round full
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Lacroix Paris Signed Large Gilt Metal Anchor Pin Brooch with Heart
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed oversized Pin Brooch. Elegant gilt metal all carved and
Gilt Metal
Oscar Heyman Diamond Gold Anchor Motif Pin
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's 18 karat yellow gold & diamond Anchor motif brooch by Oscar Heyman. Set with 32 Baguette
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco French Burma Ruby Gold Clip Brooch
By Ghiso
Located in London, GB
-dimensional curved form anchors this brooch in the later part of the Art Deco movement, when designers were
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Anchor Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Summer nautical brooch by Miriam Haskell. Designed as a military badge with a grosgrain ribbon bar
Gilt Metal
Swarovski Crystal Glitz Anchor Brooch Pin New, never worn 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely Multi colored Swarovski Anchor Brooch. Blue, clear and red bezel set Crystals. You could
CRAFT vintage gold red enamel anchor crown designer runway brooch
By Craft
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CRAFT • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage Givenchy Lucite & Gold Tone Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Atlanta, GA
jewelry starting in the 1950's and throughout his career. This C.1980 lucite brooch is an oval shape with
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Anchor Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Anchor Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.22 inches (8.2 cm) Width
1990s PRADA Bakelite & Leather 'Anchor' Brooch
By Prada
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Prada Bakelite & leather 'anchor' brooch.
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Lace Anchor Dangling Pearl Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Lace Anchor Dangling Pearl Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.94 inches
Sapphire Pearls Diamonds Yellow Gold Dome Ring, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Pearls of different shapes and Fine Diamonds are put together on top of a 14K Yellow Gold ring. With a fine deep blue Sapphire in the middle. Very bold and unmistakably 70-es de...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 34.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Yellow Diamond
Yves Saint Laurent Blouse Dress in Printed Satin Circa 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 France Iconic blouse dress in printed silk satin from the Variation line by Yves Saint Laurent and dating from the 1990s. Beautiful silk satin printed with stylized patter...
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.00 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, details, and any questio...
Ruby
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular and exciting David Webb 18K Yellow Gold gemstone bracelet with diamonds. The gemstones include emeralds, sapphires, and rubies that are further decorated with d...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Roberto Cavalli $6520 Silk Corset Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Silk Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown Designer size - 38 ( please check measurements) 100% Silk, Gold Leafing Accent, One Shoulder Style, Side High Slit, Ruc...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
Pagano Porto Cervo Women's Reversible Zybeline Fur Jacket, Size S
By Pagano Porto Cervo
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Stunning piece by Pagano, Porto Cervo Fur jacket Russian zybeline, 4 top Reversible Turtledove color Two pockets Weight gr. 500 only (17 oz) Total length cm 50 (19.6 inches) Original...
1990s Moschino "Roman CarWash" Bandage Bodycon Top
By Moschino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare style from Moschino early 90's "Roman Carwash" Bandage bodycon top with black piping at the seams. This top as 3 thick straps that makes a sexy cap sleeve marked a size 8 but ...
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress
By Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Sexy Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress Size M
$600
H 3 in D 1.5 in L 6 in
Judith Leiber Jeweled Clutch, Black And Clear Crrystals With Silver Strap.
By Judith Leiber
Located in Buchanan, MI
Judith Leiber Jeweled Clutch, Black And Clear Crrystals With Silver Strap.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Straight Low Rise Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Straight Low Rise Jeans Look #33 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man Who Knew...
Playing Card Brooches and Gold Cuff by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the decadence of a bygone era, this pair of playing card clip brooches hail from the revered French jeweler Cartier. Each pin is crafted of red, white, blue and black enamel ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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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