MiriamHaskell WWII PurpleGlassFlowers GoldLeaves WiredPlasticBack Brooch, c1939
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
In fact, we think it is the most beautiful non-beaded Haskell brooch that we have found.
Mixed Metal
Miram Haskell FrankHess Brass FloralMotif Pendants Link Chain Necklace c1930
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
The distinct stamped brass, which include a fold-over clasp, are found in more obviously Haskell-Hess pre-WWII jewelry, such as a brooch with an additional telltale perforated panel ...
Brass
Unavailable
Rare 1930s Bakelite V for Victory Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic figural patriotic brooch pin popular in the USA as WWII started, this brooch is a bit of political and cultural history, to be worn!
1930s Bakelite Patriotic Uncle Sam Articulated Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic figural patriotic brooch pin popular in the USA as WWII started, this brooch is a bit of political and cultural history, to be worn!
WWII Paratrooper Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning piece of commemorative jewelry, this exquisite American brooch from the World War II era celebrates the Allied victory in Europe. Paying charming tribute to the United Sta...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Regimental Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.14 carat diamond and enamel vintage Staffordshire Yeomanry, WWII pin brooch in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse collection of military related items This fine vint...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.18Ct Diamond, Red Enamel & 14k Yellow Gold Regimental Brooch - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The reverse of the brooch is also hallmarked 14k and PLAT. This Durham Light Infantry WWII regimental brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CORO WWII Era ‘Sweetheart Wings’ Patriotic Brooch, 1940’s
By Coro
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patriotically chic! World War II era brooch in the form of U.S. military wings … nostalgically referred to as ‘Sweetheart Wings’. The brooch was produced by Coro in a gilt metal wi...
Gilt Metal
MiriamHaskell WWII Era GoldGilt Filigree Cast Butterfly FrankHess Pre1945 Brooch
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
Without glass or beads, this brooch is a rare fully cast piece by Hess in a gold-gilt metal that appears from the front to be layered.
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal
Cartier Conference De Paris 1946 Brooch Medal Paris Peace Conference Enamel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare Cartier Enamel Pin Brooch Medal from the Conference De Paris 1946. The brooch is signed Cartier on the reverse and is from the Paris Peace Conference which has h...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Sold
H 0.3 in W 0.77 in D 0.18 in
Cartier 14K Gold Enamel U.S. Military WWII Patriot Son In Service Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Cartier 14K Gold Enamel U.S. Military WWII Patriot Son In Service Brooch Pin. In excellent condition for it's 75 year age.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 2.56 in W 2.75 in L 2.56 in
Vintage WWII Era Miriam Haskell Book Piece Faux-Coral Beaded Dress Clip
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Easton, PA
Silvertone hand beaded faux-coral glass beads with gray terminals with black enamel and clear rhinestone leaves dress clip with clear plastic pierced backing. Unmarked Miriam Haskell...
Gold Plate
$1,459 / set
W 1 in D 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Couture SignedDiorDesigner First AB Crystals WesternGermany Earrings, S/S1956
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinguishing these couture Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1956 "Western Germany"-stamped silver earrings featuring the first Swarovski gold-foiled aurora-borealis crystals from earri...
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
Museum Chanel Vintage F/W 1996 Gold Brocade Mughal Jeweled Gripoix 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional Chanel Fall/Winter 1996 gold jacket is a rare masterpiece inspired by Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism in the 1930s. Featuring a structured Mandarin collar...
$1,397
Christian Dior necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Openwork black metal choker necklace with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 32 cm to 38 cm SKU:BC33
Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large and rare Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch from the 1960's in the Verdura style. Although unsigned, he was known for making these prototype pieces before later casting the...
Gilt Metal
Moonstone Cabochon Oval Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Moonstone Cabochon Earrings which were converted from Art Deco cufflinks into modern earrings. High quality moonstones with high adularescence set in 14k gold dotted settings with gi...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gilt Metal, Steel
John Galliano for Christian Dior Trailer Trash Mini Dress Spring Summer 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano for Christian Dior Spring Summer 2001 TRAILER TRASH collection . Asymmetrical short evening dress of black taffeta, cotton twill and tulle with functioning metal zipp...
Miriam Haskell Turquoise Pate de Verre Wrap Lariat
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell early Turquoise Pate de Verre Wrap Lariat from the late 1930's. These lovely lariats have clip fittings on the ends, which were originally designed to be attached to d...
Gilt Metal
Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Striking Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings circa 1920's. An aquamarine crystal screw back earring has a drop of woven coral beads. The drop is capped with butte...
Coral, Vermeil, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
Gucci Enamel Logo Belt
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gucci Enamel Logo Belt from the 1970's. Enamel Logo links in black and gold with adjustable links. Can be worn as necklace as well. Signed on T bar, Gucci, Made in Italy. 197...
Vintage 1950's Miriam Haskell Turquoise Necklace Miriam Haskell Jewellery
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking and rare 1950's Miriam Haskell necklace, made up of a single strand of beads on a string base, is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Composed of large round...
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings from the early 19th Century of foiled crysolite quartz and citrine. Articulated pendant drop with smaller fancy cut stones around central square cut st...
Quartz, Citrine, Silver
Whimsical Kinetic Gold TexturedChainLink3Strand Clown Necklace, c1938
Located in Chicago, IL
Likely inspired by the American 1938-commissioned animated-feature movie, Pinocchio, that was produced for two years by Walt Disney based on an Italian children's story, this whimsic...
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass, Gold
Miriam Haskell Vaseline Glass Pate De Verre Necklace and Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Vaseline Glass Pate De Verre Necklace and Earrings from the 1930's. 2 strands of vaseline glass with centerpiece of embroidered flowers, stamen and pastes in varying t...
Brass, Gilt Metal
$10,220
W 1.5 in D 0.75 in L 2.25 in
Art Deco Couture Schiaparelli Schlumberger Period Glass Beads Crystal Brooch
By Artisan NYC
Located in Chicago, IL
In the style of Elsa Schiaparelli couture costume-jewelry and one of her paruriers beginning in the late 1930s, Jean Schlumberger, this handcrafted highly-textural glass and crystal ...
Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Rhodium
$10,250 / set
D 1.25 in Dm 2 in
Couture Schiaparelli Gripoix Baretti Glass Faux Sapphires&Pearls Parure 1938-49
Located in Chicago, IL
This couture French Maison Gripoix fabricated faux-sapphire-topped-pearl glass cluster brooch and clip-earrings set dates to around WWII, when Parisian fashion designer Elsa Schiapar...
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
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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Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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