Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal and Colored Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- Brooch in gilded metal and colored glass paste.
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooch
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal and Colored Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- Brooch in gilded metal and colored glass paste.
Gilt Metal
$905
Chanel brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal brooch.
Gilt Metal
$952
Chanel brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Golden metal brooch decorated with green and red glass paste.
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch, green Gripoix, handmade pearls, rhinstones, goldplated, 2CC3
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A wonderfully beautiful large Chanel brooch (made in France) by Viktoire de Castellane, signed 2CC3 for her first collection for Chanel.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal, Orange Glass Paste & Swarovski Strass, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- Brooch in gilded metal, orange glass paste and Swarovski strass.
Gilt Metal
$2,089
CHANEL brooch 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Oversize brooch Year: 1970s Made in france Pearls and Gripoix multicolor: center: green around: amber, amethyst, red, blue Golden metal Measures: diameter mm. 75 Very good con...
$1,625
Chanel brooch 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste cabochons and rhinestones. 2cc6 Collection.
Gilt Metal
$1,625
Chanel brooch 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Gold-tone metal brooch with mother-of-pearl cabochons and blue rhinestones.
Gilt Metal
$6,501
Chanel brooch 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch decorated with multicolored glass paste and rhinestones.
Gilt Metal
$1,102
Chanel brooch 'handbag'
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery metal brooch representing a Chanel handbag.
$6,269
Iconic Chanel brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Iconic brooch in gold metal and bakelite.
$1,393
Chanel brooch 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch. 1994 Fall-Winter Collection.
$5,572
Chanel brooch Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Engraved golden metal brooch topped with a turquoise-like glass pearl and decorated with costume pearls.
Gilt Metal
$2,322
Chanel brooch Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Dark-golden metal brooch with a pearl and a glass paste drop.
CHANEL BROOCH, green and red Gripoix glass, rhinestons, signed 1970/80, France
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Early CHANEL BROOCH ( Made in France) signed 1970/80's made by Maison Gripoix Paris, with green and red Gripoix glass and with clear, cut rhinestones.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Chanel brooch Winter 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal leaf brooch with resin. 1990 Fall-Winter Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch Spring 1992
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal openwork cordage-like brooch. 1992 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch Spring 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal circular brooch. 1995 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
$5,224
Chanel brooch fall 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch interlaced with black leather decorated with semi-precious stones and colorful rhinestones. 1995 Fall-Winter Collection under the artist...
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch Summer 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with green, red, and blue glass paste cabochons. 1995 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel brooch Winter 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal circular brooch repredenting a sun and a cc logo. 1994 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal. Spring-Summer 1997 collection.
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch fall-winter 1992
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Beaten golden metal brooch with colorful glass paste cabochons. 1992 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch Fall-Winter 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Embossed golden metal brooch topped with red and green glass paste, orange glass drops, centered with impressive costume-pearl cabochons. 1990 Fall-Winter R...
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch fall-winter 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch decorated with glass paste and Swarovski rhinestones. 1990 fall-winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl La...
Chanel brooch 'safety pin' Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Beaten golden metal 'safety pin' brooch with a bull head.
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch 'door-knocker' Winter 1989
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Openwork golden metal brooch representing a door-knocker. 1989 Fall-Winter Collection, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Brooch in Engraved Gold-Plated Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in engraved gold-plated metal Additional information: Dimensions: 5 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB34
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch by Karl Lagerfeld Winter 1991
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Golden metal brooch with glass-paste cabochons. Made in France.
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch by Karl Lagerfeld Winter 1991
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Golden metal brooch with glass paste cabochons and costume pearly drops.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch Gripoix designed by Victoire de Castelane
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stamp on the back Chanel.
Chanel brooch by Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 1991
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1991 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch in Golden Metal Brooch with CC Logo, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a flower centered with a cc logo. 1995 Spring-Summer Collection.
Chanel Brooch/Pendant in Gold Metal and Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch/pendant in gold metal and glass paste.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal and Glass Paste
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste.
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld Winter 1986
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1986 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal and Pearly Cabochon, Fall 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and pearly cabochon.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal and Glass Paste, 1990's
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch in Gold Metal, Rhinestones and Glass Paste
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch in gold metal, rhinestones and glass paste.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch In Gold-Plated Metal with Three Colored Glass, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in gold-plated metal ornamented with three colored glass paste cabochons.
Vintage Chanel brooch by Karl Lagerfeld in Salmon Pink Crusiform 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
C clasp fastening. This brooch by Chanel is undoubtedly a forever piece for your jewel box.
Other, Gold Plate
Chanel Brooch With Red/Green Gripoix Pearl Maltese Cross Season 25
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Gripoix was conceived in the 1920s through a collaboration with Coco Chanel & the Parisian workshop Maison Gripoix.Through the decades this partnership has taken on many faces...
Pearl
Chanel Paris 1995 A Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Chanel brooch in the shape of a Maltese cross with Chanel CC logo on the middle.
Chanel Gripoix melted glass brooch 1997 Paris
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel brooch made by Gripoix in melted glass in the shape of a cross, green, red and pearl, blue in the middle with the double CC logo on it.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Quadruple Velvet Camellia Brooch Burgundy
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This dramatic vintage CHANEL brooch features four burgundy velvet camellias, stamped CHANEL Made in France.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Blue Denim Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This dramatic vintage CHANEL brooch is crafted of denim fabric in dark blue.
Chanel 1996 Gold Plated Flower and Grape Brooch, France, Unisex
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Chanel Brooch cira 1996 with 24K gold plating. Has the signature interlocking CC logo in the center and a floral motif with grapes in a clover lucky charms motif.
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Ornate Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Chanel Ornate Pearl Brooch Measurements: Height: 3 inches Width: 1 5/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Brooch in textured baroque gold tone. - Embellished with ...
Chanel Gold Tone Diamond Quilted Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel brooch featuring a diamond-quilted with iconic interlocking "CC" signature on, a safety bar-pin fastening, a back pitted plaque.
Chanel Navy Stone Brooch with four CCs across the brooch 95A
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
This is a Vintage Chanel Brooch from 1995 Autumn with beautiful blue stones and four CC logos across.
Stone, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted CC Brooch Small
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL brooch is crafted of gold plated in diamond quilted CC logo.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Tassel Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite vintage Chanel brooch is crafted of gold-plated metal featuring carved floral details and a dangling chain tassel.
Chanel 1990 Broche CC Sac Timeless Classique Bag Silver Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch collection PE 1990 in silver color metal with a CC medallion motif and a pendant, attached by 2 chains, with the motif of the Chanel Timeless or Classique quilted bag o...
1990s Vintage CHANE Massive Piqué Camellia Brooch Off White
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This massive vintage CHANEL brooch is crafted of textured off-white Piqué camellia im full blossom.
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Quilted CC Logo Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Chanel brooch features the iconic interlocking CC logo in a rich gold-tone finish with raised quilted detailing throughout the design.
Gold Plate
Chanel Broche Timeless Chaine Cuir circa 1980 Classic Leather Chain Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch circa 1980, featuring the iconic Timeless or Classique bag strap motif in gold-tone metal, interwoven with brown leather.
Gilt Metal
vintage 1994 Chanel tortoise shell brooch with gold-plated interlocking CC logo
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
This Chanel brooch features a distinctive Coco Mark design with a tortoise shell pattern, crafted from gold plating in shades of brown and gold.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
Chanel Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel brooch with amethyst, ruby and sapphire colored stones and faux pearls set in gold.
Early 1980s Chanel Brooch
Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna
Chanel - Brooch in golden metal and pearl. Early 1980s.
Pearl
Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Fine old Maison Gripoix for Chanel brooch, unsigned gilt. Circa 1930s-60s. Great example of the pearl and colors Chanel was known for, and pretty work by the Gripoix studio.
Chanel Brooch with a Large Pear Shaped Faux Pearl
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Elegant military inspired entwined gilt Chanel brooch with a beautiful and large pear shaped faux pearl.
Unavailable
Vintage Chanel Brooch By Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare and fine vintage Maharajah collection. Signed Chanel, Made In France Excellent Condition *Please contact dealer to purchase
Vintage Chanel Paris Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chanel brooch with "Chanel Paris" and CC logos.
Vintage Chanel Paris Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chanel brooch with "Chanel Paris" and CC logos.
Vintage Chanel Paris Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chanel brooch with "Chanel Paris" and CC logos.
Vintage Chanel Paris Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chanel brooch with "Chanel Paris" and CC logos.
Vintage Chanel Paris Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chanel brooch with "Chanel Paris" and CC logos.
CHANEL Heart and Arrow Brooch Cambon Paris
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great looking and fun CHANEL brooch, marked Season 93 P
CHANEL Gripoix Pendant Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful CHANEL brooch that can also be worn as a pendant on a pearl or crystal sautoir.
Unavailable
W 2.09 in L 1.97 in
Vintage Chanel Red Green Poured Glass Gripoix Pearl drop byzantine Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Classic Chanel brooch Comes with flower poured glass, made by Gripoix workshop.
Vintage Chanel Green Poured Glass Gripoix Pearl drop Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Sunburst design Chanel brooch can be worn as pendant Comes with green poured glass, made by Gripoix workshop.
Vintage Chanel Red Green Poured Glass Gripoix Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Yuting Ren, GB
A museum quality Chanel brooch, worn by Coco Chanel herself. Comes with classic red and green poured glass, made by Gripoix workshop.
Unavailable
H 1.5 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Chanel Byzantine Green Poured Glass Gripoix Filigree Pearl Drop Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Most classic Chanel brooch, signature shows dated 1960s. Has been worn by Coco Chanel herself.
Unavailable
W 1.5 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Chanel Byzantine Green Poured Glass Gripoix Filigree Pearl Drop Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Yuting Ren, GB
Most classic Chanel brooch, signature shows dated 1960s. Has been worn by Coco Chanel herself.
Chanel Gripoix Mughal Brooch / Pendant Autumn 1993
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A rare Chanel brooch which has multi color Gripoix glass stones and pate de verre set in a matte gold open work pattern.
Unavailable
W 3.15 in L 4.73 in
Vintage Chanel Red Green Poured Glass Gripoix baroque Pearl large Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A museum quality Chanel brooch. Comes with classic red and green poured glass, made by Gripoix workshop. designed by Robert Goossens Truly couture piece, very large one with heavy w...
Vintage Huge Signed Chanel Twist Gripoix Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a huge, outstanding Chanel brooch. It has a large twisted rope design with a huge faux pearl center.
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a statement in this edgy Chanel brooch! This brooch features green and red gripoix details amongst the interlocking gold 'CC' logo.
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage Triple CC Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely versatile vintage Chanel brooch, pair this with a blazer or dress to make any outfit pop!
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage 94A Glass CC Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a statement in this classic Chanel brooch with gold tone hardware, iconic interlocking 'CC' detail with poured ruby red glass to each side.
Unavailable
Chanel Lucky Charm Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Carry a little luck with you in this darling Chanel brooch. This brooch features the iconic interlocking 'CC' detail at the top of the brooch with other charms including four leaf cl...
Vintage CHANEL Gold tone brooch in cross shape with CC motif.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1994. Vintage Chanel brooch in arty cross shape. Can be hat pin, jacket pin, anything you can think of.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
Chanel 95P Poured Glass Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Wear your heart on the outside with this gorgeous Chanel brooch! An extremely rare & hard to find piece this brooch is featured in a gold with poured glass clusters in red, orange an...
Chanel Pearl, Rhinestone, and Gold Tone Chain Brooch - 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Extremely rare Chanel brooch from the 1970's. The brooch is adorned with pearls and rhinestones at the top of the brooch.
Vintage CHANEL gold tone heart and snail design brooch with CC mark at center.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL gold tone heart and snail design brooch with CC mark at center.
Gold Plate
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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.