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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Zuni Native American Gan Dancer Pin Pendant, Silver Mosaic Inlay
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
Embrace the rich cultural heritage with this meticulously crafted Zuni Native American Gan Dancer pin/pendant. This stunning piece features a traditional Gan Dancer, symbolizing the ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Sterling and Gold Jabot Assemblage Brooch, Studio VL
By Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Sterling and Gold and Niello Jabot Brooch by Studio VL.
A 19th Century jabot stickpin brooch suspends a Mid Century sterling sputnik charm. Works really well on a lapel or t...
Category
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Lea Stein Red Marbled Fox Brooch with Black Eyes
By Lea Stein
Located in London, GB
Lea Stein red fox brooch with black eyes in very good condition, and featuring a lovely marbled design. The brooch is made from layered plastic, and measures length 9.5 cm / 3.7 inch...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Rare 1940s sterling goldtone and pink gold plated two greyhounds brooch with security clasp. Marked "Monet Sterling." Measures: 2 1/4 inches tall by 2 1...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Heidi Daus Designer Vintage Tremblant Crystal Dragonfly Brooch Pin
By Heidi Daus
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Signed Heidi Daus Designer Tremblant Crystal Dragonfly Brooch Centering a Purple Amethyst Crystal. Surrounded by a myriad of pave Sparkling Crystals in blue, purple...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Fabrice Patriotic Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fabrice Patriotic Flower Brooch of colored resins with hand formed petals, stamens and stem. Signed Fabrice Paris.
1990's France. 3" x 2".
Category
1990s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 3 Bird Chicks Faux Pearl Sparkling Crystal Golden Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Delightful! Vintage Three Bird Chicks in a Row Bird Brooch Pin. The Chicks Beautifully encrusted with Sparkling Crystals. Gold tone mounting. Measuring approximately 8-10cm. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Berberian brooch with nephrite
Located in Gdynia, PL
The brooch is that piece of jewellery that never goes out of style. Brooches were worn by our grandmothers, and mothers, we wear them too! In the old times, they were used for fasten...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix poured glass enamel in emerald and ruby, glass beads, cut crystal rondelles and faux baroque pearls set...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale chalcedony glass are bezeled in brass with sapphire crystal center with Belperron colorations. 1930's USA. 1.75".
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Brass
18K Gold Plated Vintage Phoenix Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 18K Gold Plated Vintage PhoenixBrooch, a stunning piece from the 1970s that combines luxury with a bold design. This remarkable brooch features an intricately crafted...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Blue AB Crystal Demi Parure, Pin & Clip On Earrings, Aurora Borealis
Located in Milford, DE
Brooch size: 1.75 inches
Earring size: 0.75 inches each
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our vintage blue crystal demi parure, featuring a mesmerizing brooch and matching clip-on...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Signed Rose Swarovski Topaz Crystal Dog Pin, Gold Finish, Black Enamel
By Swarovski
Located in Milford, DE
Unveil some vintage charm with this exquisite Swarovski topaz crystal dog pin. This pooch's glowing golden finish perfectly complements the pave topaz crystals, adding a touch of luxury to your ensemble.
The pin’s eyes and nose are delicately painted with black enamel, bringing the character to life. On the reverse, you’ll find the Swarovski Swan logo alongside playful bone markings, a nod to the piece’s whimsical spirit.
Compact and versatile, the pin measures a quaint 1.25 inches (3.175 cm) in height, making it an ideal accessory for any outfit. Whether you’re dressing up for a special occasion or adding a sparkle to your everyday look, this Swarovski dog...
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Miriam Haskell Victorian-Inspired Vintage Pin Brooch, Open Center, Gold Finish
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the elegance of the Victorian era with this vintage brooch, inspired by the time period known for its sophistication and ornamentation.
The brooch, oval in shape and featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Chris Crouch, Moans Couture, 5" long gold & rhinestone bow heart pendant brooch
By Moans
Located in New York, NY
This brooch is a stunning statement piece, perfect for adding a touch of glamour to any outfit. It is comprised of three parts and measures a total of 5" in length. The 3" wide rhinestone bow top has a pin back and is constructed of twisted gold wire filled with suspended round, oval, emerald and pear shape large rhinestones that appear to float. The rhinestones sparkle beautifully in the light. The large 1.75" gold heart pendant adds a romantic touch and features a large 1" wide and tall fucsia crystal rhinestone surrounded by mini gold heart wirework and red rhinestone accents. Lastly, the bottom of the brooch has a 1.5" long pear shape faux pearl topped with a red and clear rhinestone rondel rings. The gold plate is bright and shiny. On the flat bar of the pin backing is a rectangular plaque inscribed Moans for Moan Couture by Christopher Crouch. This piece is truly a must-have accessory for any fashionista. Wear it on a blazer, dress, or even a handbag to instantly elevate your look. Chris Crouch...
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Mitchel Maer Emerald Crystal Cascade Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Mitchel Maer Emerald Brooch. Tumbling shades of green catch the eye.
This adorable vintage Mitchel Maer brooch would have been made in London, England in the early 1950s. M...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Mughal Gripoix Glass Floral Brooch By Sphinx, 1960s
By sphinx
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Measures 1.75" in diameter
- Gold plated
- Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald-colored "Gripoix" style poured glass cabochons
- By Sphinx (signed on verso)
- Circa 1960s
...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches
Vintage Icy Clear Aurora Borealis Crystal Cluster Oval Brooch, Silver Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Add a touch of vintage sparkle to your ensemble with this clear aurora borealis crystal cluster oval brooch. This exquisite piece showcases a radiant cluster of Aurora Borealis cryst...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Long Bar Leaf Shining Crystals White Pearls Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Long Bar Leaf Shining Crystals White Pearls Brooch, Gold Tone
Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this brooch. Crafted fr...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Baroque Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Modernist Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Modernist Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% genuine.
A un...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite from the 1960's. Tiny heart shaped petals are hand pave set with crystals in gilt mounts. Brooch and clip back earrings. Signed. 1960'...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Signed ART White Enameled Flower Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This signed Art white enameled flower brooch is from the late 1950s. There is a row of three white enameled flowers with AB rhinestones in c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and collectible Trifari Art Deco Angel Fish Clip by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. High rhodium finish with elaborate pave work with ombre yellow enamel and large blue ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Antique Art Deco Crystal Tassel Pin in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 2.25" x 1.75" (inches)
Step back in time with this glamorous vintage Art Deco pin, a true representation of the opulence and style of the roaring twenties. This piece boasts a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Art Nouveau Crystal Flower Pin Pendant in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 1.25" (inches)
Discover the elegance of the Art Nouveau era with this stunning vintage pin that doubles as a pendant. This exquisite piece features clear crystals, meticulousl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Antique Floral Pin with Multi-Colored Crystals, Early 1900s, Gold Plated
Located in Milford, DE
4" x 1.5" (inches)
Unveil the allure of yesteryear with this enchanting antique gold-plated pin. This exquisite piece features an antique golden finish with a touch of vintage wear,...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Monet Elephant Brooch with Faux Pearl and Enamel Accents, Vintage, Gold Filled
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
3 x 1.5 inches
Embrace the timeless charm of vintage jewelry with this exquisite Monet elephant pin. Crafted with a lustrous gold-filled metal setting, this piece captures the majes...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled, Enamel
Lapel pin with green nephrite jade stone gold
Located in Gdynia, PL
Pins are pieces of jewellery traditionally used by men to decorate jacket lapels or ties. In fact, you can style them in many more ways. They look great pinned to a sweater, dress or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass
Black Lucite Pear Brooch With Rhinestone Details By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s
- Gold plated
- 2.7" x 1.6"
- Black lucite
- Clear crystal accents
- By Kenneth Jay Lane (signed on verso)
- C...
Category
1990s American Modern Brooches
Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A stunning example of Native American workmanship on this inlaid Zuni Pin. Out of a massive collection of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Southwestern Jewelry
The bro...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Native American Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Heidi Daus Marquise Madness Jeweled Perched Bird Pin Brooch, Turquoise
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Take fashionable flight with this glamorous bird, adorned with turquoise crystals & cabochons, and perched on a jewel-encrusted branch with olivine, peridot, and jade colored crystal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Massive Retro Flower Spray
Located in New York, NY
Massive Retro Flower Spray from the 1940's. Unsigned but likely made by Reja, with pierced leaves. Large gilt rose flowerheads with crystal centers are set on a large spray with enam...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Butler & Wilson Signed Crystal Eye and Arrow Brooch Pin Original Box
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Signed Butler & Wilson Eye and Arrow Brooch. Hand set with Sparkling blue and clear Crystals. Silver plated mounting. Measuring approx. 3” long. Original Box. A piece you’ll ...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Florenza Icy Blue Aurora Borealis Demi Parure, Brooch Pin, Clip on Earrings
By Florenza
Located in Milford, DE
Brooch size: 2.5 inches
Earring size: 1.25 inches each
Discover the enchanting allure of the Florenza demi parure, a stunning set that includes clip-on earrings and a matching pin. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Heidi Daus Strong Horse Swarovski Crystal Brooch, Collector's Pin, Multicolor
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Let this stunning pin gallop his way into your jewelry collection! This dazzling horse pin features fancy cut bezel set Swarovski crystals in an assortment of colors. Be prepared for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Gripoix Style Pink Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Art Deco Gripoix Style Pink Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale pink glass petals are bezel set in brass with topaz crystal center set on gilt leaf base. A 1930's piece desi...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Brass
Silver Plated Large Egyptian Revival Style Pharaoh Statement Brooch
Located in London, GB
Large silver plated Egyptian Revival style brooch with a beautiful detailed pharaoh design. Measuring length 9.35 cm / 3.68 inches by width 4.5 cm / 1.77 inches. This lovely brooch h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Egyptian Revival Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Blue Enamel Sterling Butterflies from Norway
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large Butterfly measures 1.12" x .73". It has a black enamel body and beautiful blue wings.
Smaller Butterfly measures .66" x .58". It has blue enamel wings with a sterling body. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau gilt Berry brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A charming antique Art Nouveau berry brooch.
It is crafted from a rich golden gilt metal and is an ellipse shape with a scrolling leaf design, to the base of the brooch there are tw...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Statement Emerald Ruby Cluster Brooch Pin in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Statement Emerald Ruby Cluster Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Brooch/Pendant
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch/pendant featuring a massive gold toned openwork cross.
Can be worn as a pendant (come with a black velvet ribbon / ties at the neck).
Marked CHRIST...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Crystal Lucky Four Leaf Clover Brooch 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A very pretty Vintage Crystal Shamrock Brooch. The three leaves of a shamrock are said to stand for faith, hope and love. A fourth leaf is said to bring luck. Crafted in gold tone me...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Panetta Pave Chick Couple Mini Brooch
By Panetta
Located in New York, NY
Pave chick couple mini brooch. Of rhodium plate base metal with gold plated details. Set with crystal rhinestone pave with faux emerald eyes. Excellent Condition, Unsigned Panetta. W...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage Iconic Lunch at the Ritz Kitty Cat Statement Brooch Pin and Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar Worthy Iconic LUNCH AT THE RITZ Signed Show Stopper Enamel and Crystal Kitty Cat Brooch and Earrings. The Crystal embellished Brooch features a Kitty Cat with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a bakelite cherries with hand enamel leaves set into gilt bronze filigree settings. Unsigned but recognized as...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Hermès Brooch Lapel Pin Horse Shaped Golden
By Hermès
Located in FR
Lovely Authentic Hermès Lapel Pin
In shape of a horse
Made of non-precious golden metal
Vintage Item
Colorway: golden
Main photo made at sunlight / the others at shadow
"HERM...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Dior Golden Metal Flower Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Golden metal brooch representing a flower ornamented with rhinestones and enamel.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 8.5 cm x 2 cm
Seller Re...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Joan Rivers Gold Plated Clear Rhinestone Flower Brooch and Earrings circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Joan Rivers gold plated flower brooch embellished with clear rhinestones. The flowers can be removed and worn as clip on earrings. Measuring length 7.3cm / 2.87 inches by maximum width 4.3cm / 1.69 inches, and the flower earrings...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Chanel Black Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black camellia brooch.
Additional information:
Condition: Good condition
Dimensions: Diameter: 7 cm
Seller Reference: BRB140
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Chanel Pink Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Pink camellia brooch. Not signed jewelry.
Additional information:
Condition: Good condition
Dimensions: Daimeter: 7.5 cm
Seller Reference: BRB145
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Art Deco 89 Silver Tone Three Circles Brooch with Black and Clear Rhinestones
By Art Deco 89
Located in London, GB
Art Deco 89 fabulous classic silver tone brooch, featuring three intertwined circles embellished with black and clear rhinestones, serial number B125. Measuring length 7.4cm / 2.9 inches by width 3.5cm / 1.37 inch. The brooch is in very good condition.
This is a fine quality vintage statement brooch in the glorious Art Deco style.
Art Deco 89 began in the eighties and produced fine reproduction Art Deco jewellery. The jewellery was sold in high end American stores. Because the company lasted for only about a decade, Art Deco 89 jewellery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Chanel Tweed Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Tweed camellia brooch.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 9 cm
Seller Reference: BRB164
Category
Early 2000s French Brooches
1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusually decorated with small partridge feathers like the yellow-gold gilt necklace commissioned by Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) that is featured on the front-and-back covers and centerfold of the French costume-jewelry hardcover book, Lina Baretti Parures, by Patrick Mauries, this unique pave-crystal yellow-gold gilt metal partridge-on-a-branch brooch is further distinguished as an unsigned Parisian-couture piece for Italian-born Schiaparelli with its combination of embossed text "Made In France" and "Modele Depose", along with the trombone clasp often used in the early 20th Century for custom-made French small brooches.
The book centerfold on pages 90-91 shows a closeup of the feathered necklace created by French-born Corsican Baretti, whose intricate decoration often mixed ready-made textural or shiny materials like velvet, cork, wire, rhodoid or raffia with custom-made metal, plastic or glass by specialized Parisian workshops such as Gripoix. The Baretti-book caption about the attributed necklace notes: "Collier realise pour Elsa Schiaparelli. Liege, soie, cannetille, perles de verre et plumes de perdix. Chaine en metal." While none of the captions date this necklace--which could have been from the same commission as our brooch--Baretti created one-of-a-kind jewelry for Schiaparelli from the 1930s until the early 1950s when the fashion designer retired.
Our brooch was most likely made for a fashion-show debut of one of Schiaparelli's themed clothing collections in the late 1930s for which she commissioned many costume-jewelry paruriers including Baretti. See our photo of a Schiaparelli 1930s...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Handcrafted Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Handcrafted Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Chanel Black Woven Fabric Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black woven fabric camellia brooch. Signed plate on the back.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Diameter: 5.5 cm
Seller...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Dior Silvery Metal Bee Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Silvery metal brooch with rhinestones representing a bee.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 4 cm x 4.5 cm
Seller Ref...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Large Countess Cis Double Plum Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Double Plum Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with large bakelite "plums" set into gilt bronze filigree band with hand enamel leaves. Cabochons are pale amy...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Chanel Orange Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Orange camellia brooch. Not signed jewelry.
Additional information:
Condition: Good condition
Dimensions: Height: 9 cm
Seller Reference: BRB123
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Antique and Vintage Costume and Fashion Pins and Brooches
Antique and vintage costume and fashion pins and brooches are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed. In recent years, these accessories have seen increasing popularity.
Costume jewelry is made of inexpensive materials and is typically designed to accessorize with current fashions. There has been no shortage of unique fashion brooches created over the years by jewelers and jewelry houses such as Trifari, Kenneth Jay Lane and others. Enthusiasts of Chanel — the founder of which loved costume jewelry but couldn’t resist designing jewelry with diamonds — are also going to find that the range of fashion jewelry that has been created at the company includes sophisticated Chanel brooches embellished with pearls and glass jewels.
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.
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 in the collection of costume and fashion jewelry on 1stDibs.
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