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Brooches For Sale
MIRIAM HASKELL Mosaic Butterfly Stick Pin Brooch, C.1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
C.1950 Miriam Haskell gilded metal stick pin in the form of a delicate butterfly embellished with a mosaic of semi precious stone chips including carnelian, jade and mother-of-pearl....
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, Coral, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gilt Metal
Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Lanvin Paris brooch features a turtle with silvered metal framing, topped with yellow enamel and complemented by Gripoix poured glass cabochons in carnelian color. The piec...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Vintage KJL Kenneth Jay Lane signed gold rhinestone seashell designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤️❤️ VI...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1940s Bow Shaped Brooch with Cushion Cut Diamonds
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bow Brooch
18ct Gold Stamped 750
Circa 1940s
Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage bow-shaped brooch, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and dating back to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1960s Large Cat Brooch with Natural Emerald Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch
18ct Gold
Circa 1960s
Add a touch of whimsy to your jewellery collection with this fabulous-sized 18ct yellow gold cat brooch. Playfully posed, this adorable ki...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch from the early 20th Century of vermeil sterling. A spray of plique green to rose enamel leaves with pink gem or crystal stone. Likely German i...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
CHANEL silver & pink 21P PEARL & STRASS Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel brooch in silver-tone metal is a dazzling statement piece, fully encrusted with shimmering strass and luminous pearly white resin pearls. Four large pink s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
CHANEL gold 23S POTTED FLOWER PEARL & STRASS Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel potted flower brooch in gold-tone metal is a whimsical yet elegant accessory. Delicately detailed with pearly white resin pearls and sparkling strass, it c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
CHANEL green resin 23P CC EMERALD Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel emerald brooch in green translucent resin is a striking statement piece. Designed to mimic the allure of a precious gemstone, it features a rich, jewel-ton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Antique c.1880s Victorian Garnet Cluster Brooch
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Victorian brooch is a radiant example of 19th-century Bohemian garnet jewellery, featuring dozens of rose-cut garnets arranged in concentric tiers around a domed centr...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Christian Lacroix Paris Gilt Metal Baroque Heart Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Lacroix Paris designed this rare baroque heart brooch. The stunning, romantic design boasts a dimensional heart in gilded metal, intricately carved and see-through, adorned...
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Starburst Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Starburst Pendant
18ct Gold
Makers Mark S S
Circa 1910
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Introducing our stunning 18ct yellow gold 12-pointed star, a true masterpiece tha...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Sapphire Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Sapphire Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby
Natural Multi Sapphire
Natural Peridot
4 carats
Can be worn as a pendent as well.
The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$1,016 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond & Seed Pearl Star Brooch/Pendant Hallmarked London 1965
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Brooch
9ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarked London 1965
Makers Mark DHJ
This exquisite vintage 9ct yellow gold brooch showcases an enchant...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Natural Seed Pearl & Diamond Gun Pistol Brooh
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gun Brooch
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1910s
Behold this striking 18ct gold Edwardian-era pistol brooch, a unique and elegant piece adorned with natural seed pearls and a singl...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Race Horse, Essex Glass & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
This exquisite 18ct Gold Edwardian Stick Pin is a true masterpiece, perfect for any racing enthusiast. Featuring a beautifully crafte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French, Victorian Hardstone Lady Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
18ct Gold French Hallmarked
Circa 1880
This exquisite antique brooch is a remarkable piece from the Victorian era, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beauti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Nicely proportioned with pave rose cut garnets and seed pearl eyes. Great quality. 2.5" x 1.5". 1860's USA.
Category
1860s American High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1960s Cat Brooch with Natural Emerald Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch
14ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1960s
Add a touch of whimsy to your jewellery collection with this delightful 14ct yellow gold cat brooch. Playfully posed, this adorable kitty showcases beautifully textured fur that captures the light in a captivating way. Its bright green emerald eyes give it an enchanting sparkle, making it a standout piece.
Whether you're a cat lover or simply appreciate exquisite vintage jewellery...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
CHANEL blue 22C DUBAI STRASS STAR DROP Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel star and CC brooch in gold-tone metal is a dazzling statement piece. Encrusted with shimmering strass, it features a striking sapphire blue resin gem at th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels Bow Brooches 18k Gold - 2 Pieces
Located in Magenta, IT
Van Cleef & Arpels, two bold and chunky clip brooches designed as a bow crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Both stamped VCA 750 and serial number.
Good condition, no defects.
Two original...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage faux coral beaded bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• faux coral / molded celluloid
• gold tone clasp
• vintage beaded bracelet
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond & Ruby Flower Brooch Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Elegance from an Iconic Heritage Brand
This exquisite vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch captures the refined elegance of botanical design, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold wi...
Category
20th Century Italian Reconstruction Era Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Opal and Demantoid Snake Stick Pin
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A miniature work of art by Tiffany & Co, this exquisitely crafted stick pin features a sinuous snake set with vibrant apple green demantoid garnets, slithering up the side of a glowi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl and Diamond Flower Head, Snake Brooch. Circa 1890–1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Pearl and Diamond Snake Brooch. Victorian Serpent Brooch Circa. 890–1910
This exquisite antique brooch features a sensuous snake motif wrapped around a slender gold bar, cul...
Category
1890s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian brooch with enamel, pearls and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch decorated with enamel, pearls and rose diamond up to 0.10ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm long by 2.2 cm wide...
Category
1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Fairy Lady Nouveau 1910 Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Necklace Brooch
Sterling Silver(oxidized or black rhodium) and 18K Yellow Gold with brilliant Enamel colors
approx size 2.5' inch long (65 mm)
few...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Gold-Filled Watch Fob / Charm with Leaf Motifs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold-filled Aesthetic Movement charm.
With a gold-filled body.
In a cube shape with openwork leaf designs to the sides.
The top with an integral bail. The bottom w...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch
By Original by Robert
Located in New York, NY
Charming Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch from the 1940's. Hand made with vari shaped crystals and faux pearls. Has a bale for use as a pendant as well. 1.5" x 1.2...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz & Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz, Emerald & Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby - 12 carat
Natural Diamonds - 1 carat
Natural Blue Topaz - 10,00 carat
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
CHANEL gold 21K STRASS CC LOGO DISK Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel disk brooch in gold-tone metal is a sleek and sophisticated statement piece. Featuring a signature cut-out design, it is elegantly accented with a strass-e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Missoni Jewelled Black Lucite Mask Brooch
By Missoni
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a rare iconic Missoni Italy brooch designed for their 1991 jewelry collection. The pin features a dimensional oversized carved tribal mask in blac...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper, Gilt Metal
Vintage gold tone enamel leaf ladybug designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️❤️ V...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage moon gold tone red enamel rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone unique dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage MONET signed gold tone rhinestone enamel elephantdesigner brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone blue ab rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
CHANEL silver metal 22C DUBAI CC BEADS ROUND Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel round brooch in silver-tone metal is crafted from a continuous chain of polished metal beads, forming both the circular silhouette and the iconic interlock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Antique Signed Bippart & Co. 14k Gold & Enamel Patriotic American Flag Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed, antique gold and enamel American flag lapel pin.
By Bippart & Co. - the late 19th/early 20th century high-end Newark, NJ jewele...
Category
Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Emerald Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Lemon Topaz & Emerald Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby - 16 carat
Natural Emeralds - 7 carat
Natural Lemon Topaz - 10,00 carat
Can be ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage FOREM signed gold tone jewel mogul watch designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed FOREM
• gold tone with glass cabs
• vintage designer watch brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
S...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Tsavorite and 14 Karat White Gold Starfish Brooch and Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful detailed white gold starfish pin/ pendant is 1.8 carats aprox of Tsavorite green set in 14 karat white gold. Tsavorite is mined in the Tsavo mine in Keyna's Tsavo East...
Category
Early 2000s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.25 Ct. Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Peacock Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
At its heart, a radiant 4.25 carat oval ruby forms the body, symbolizing passion and vitality. The peacock’s eye and head glisten with a vivid emerald, framed in shimmering diamonds ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Exquisite Diamond Antique Bow Brooch/Pendant in Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow G
Located in Bloomington, MN
Exquisite Diamond Antique Bow Brooch/Pendant in Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold
Introducing this exquisite Antique Bow Brooch/Pendant, crafted with sophistication in sterling si...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Gold with platina brooch with Old Mine cut diamonds 0.92 ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with platina brooch set with Old Mine cut diamonds up to 0.92ct – G/H – SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 4.5 cm long by 2.0 cm wide
weight 5.5 grams
s...
Category
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Baroque Openwork Cross Brooch Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing gold tone Baroque style openwork cross brooch and pendant. It is designed by Christian Lacroix in 1980’s. The piece is gold plated.
Signed: “Christian Lacroix - ...
Category
20th Century French Baroque Brooches
Chanel Art Nouveau Broche XXL Golden Green Enamel Beetle Maxi Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chanel brooch inspired by Art Nouveau in matte (pale) gold metal and enamel in different tones, with a scarab motif and a CC logo. Width 5 x ...
Category
2010s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Rabbit Ruby Sapphires Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in FR
Great gift for a Rabbit lover with this adorable Brooch
The hairs are made of yellow gold threads (18k)
The eyelashes and mustaches in white gold
The eyes are sapphires and the mu...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIG...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Branch brooch with coral 10k gold 8.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow gold branch brooch with coral
Detailed description
the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm by 3.1 cm wide and 1.8 cm high
weight 8.9 grams
set with
- 15 x various sizes flow...
Category
1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1860
This exquisite brooch showcases a charming cherub intricately carved from shell, encased in a stunning 15ct yellow gold frame. T...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade, & Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique leaf brooch or pin.
In 14k yellow gold.
With a carved, 5-point variegated leaf (likely a Maple leaf) in green jade (nephrite) that is prong-set on a gold mou...
Category
Early 20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Chanel 1995 Broche XXL Gripoix leather metal glass and stones Iconic Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from the AH1995 collection by Gripoix in metal, natural stones, glass paste and black leather, XXL format. Width 7.7 cm x height 7.7 cm. The brooch has been mistreated,...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Vintage gold silver tone double face modernist designer designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold and silver tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 45
❤️❤️ ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage JAY STRONGWATER signed gold enamel jewel mogul pendant enhancer
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JAY STRONGWATER
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Marcel Boucher Vintage Double Layer Crystal Sunburst Feather Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Marcel Boucher Vintage Unisex Double Layers Sparkling Crystals Sunburst Feather Swirl Dome Modenrist Chunky Brooch, Gold Silver Tone
Very good condition. Very light scratches or col...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate, Gold Plate
Vintage silver tone blue rhinestone wreath designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage SARAH COVENTRY signed gold tone faux pearl massive designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SARAH COVENTRY
• gold tone with faux pearl
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage AUSTRIA signed gold blue rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AUSTRIA
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches 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.
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