$899
H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
MiriamHaskell WWII PurpleGlassFlowers GoldLeaves WiredPlasticBack Brooch, c1939
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
use of metal during WWII while war materials were needed in the United States. So their hand-wired
Mixed Metal
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
Gilt Metal
Vintage Retro Rose-Gold Tank Bracelet 18K
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
bracelet.” Patriotic jewelry was joyfully - and rebelliously, in occupied countries - embraced during WWII
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Miram Haskell FrankHess Brass FloralMotifPendants LinkChain ChokerNecklace c1930
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
found in more obviously Haskell-Hess pre-WWII jewelry, such as a brooch with an additional telltale
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
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
WWII Paratrooper Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning piece of commemorative jewelry, this exquisite American brooch from the World War II era
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.18Ct Diamond, Red Enamel & 14k Yellow Gold Regimental Brooch - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Durham Light Infantry WWII regimental brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MiriamHaskell WWII Era GoldGilt Filigree Cast Butterfly FrankHess Pre1945 Brooch
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
or beads, this brooch is a rare fully cast piece by Hess in a gold-gilt metal that appears from the
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal
Cartier Conference De Paris 1946 Brooch Medal Paris Peace Conference Enamel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
WWII in Paris. The wonderful brooch has an enamel design with a white dove holding an olive branch as
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
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
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...
$39,988Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$32,640Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch. Bulgari’s Tubogas Snake watch is an internationally recognizable classic. Immaculately crafted from 18K yellow gold, this ra...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
Massive Estate 18K Yellow Gold Rigato Statement Bracelet, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, massive 18K yellow gold cuff statement bracelet in the Rigato technique, synonymous with fine Italian craftsmanship 1970's Weight: 93.8 grams Marks: 750, 18K, Italy The Rig...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Link up with this spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond and 18 karat yellow gold vintage bracelet. With a total of 2.50 carats of round cut diamonds, this one-of-a-kind brace...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold. Circa 1940s Size 7 inches
14k Gold
Rochas Vintage Inspired Harlow Bias Cut Silk Gown NWT
By Christian Dior, Rochas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Vintage Gold Link Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Yellow 18K gold chain by Cartier. Formed with oblique rectangular links which graduate gently towards the centre, signed Cartier. Condition: very good Date: contemporary Weight: 42...
Gold, 18k Gold
Large Retro 18k Two Tone Gold Tank Bracelet, circa 1940's
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive sculptural two tone 18k gold Retro tank bracelet with French assay and import marks, circa 1940's. The 18k yellow and white gold tank bracelet embodies Machine Age desi...
18k Gold
$38,384
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
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...
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
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
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
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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