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Brooches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Boxed Victorian Moonstone Heart and Cupids Arrow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A pair of late Victorian diamond moonstone sweethearts nestled side-by-side framed by lustrous half pearls and Cupid's golden arrow. Comes with the original box as shown. Sweet as ca...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate, Jasper, Paste Sterling Silver Dirk Kilt Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 13.7 Grams
Stone: Scottish Agate, Jasper, Paste
Measurements: 93.0 x 11.5 mm
Hallmark: Passant Lion
Item #: BR-1068-101023-03
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Made in France Diamond and Ruby Detachable Brooch – Circa 1860’s
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This item is an antique 19th-century diamond crescent moon brooch with a detachable spray of rubies and diamonds. It is made in France, circa 1860. The brooch features an elegant dou...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Pavé Set Sapphire Pineapple Brooch - France - Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Rare and impressive antique pavé set Sapphire convex pineapple brooch - featuring a cascade of old oval and round cut prong set sapphires (approx. 10.48 ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Silver
Vintage 4.32 Carat Diamond and 1.93 Carat Ruby Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.32 carat diamond and 1.93 carat ruby, platinum flower spray brooch; part of our diverse brooch collection
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ruby brooch has been crafted in platinum.
The vintage brooch has a floriated spray design, accented with an interlacing leaf motif and a tied ribbon design.
The flower heads are represented by fourteen stunning individually claw set round faceted cut rubies.
An additional claw set ruby is positioned to the lower portion of the pierced decorated design.
The stalks of the flowers are represented by impressive channel set baguette cut diamonds.
The leaf and ribbon motifs are embellished with further pavé set diamonds, in a combination of transitional brilliant round and eight cuts.
This impressive platinum vintage ruby brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening.
This stunning piece of vintage jewellery has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
This impressive ruby and diamond brooch in platinum is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.
Condition
This vintage ruby and diamond brooch...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique White Gold & Yellow Gold Brooch with Approx. 60 Diamonds
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Indulge in Vintage Elegance: Step into a world of timeless allure with our exquisite white and gold brooch, a perfect blend of sophistication and luxury. Crafted with meticulous atte...
Category
Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Seed Pearl Infinity Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1880s, this antique Victorian pendant locket with seed pearls and enamel is set in bloomed 18K gold. Suspended from a tapering...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Moon Crescent Brooch Silver Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely brooch designed as a moon crescent has an unusual ondulated surface. Stripes of plain silver with rose gold gilding alternate with silver stripes that have been finely en...
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Snake Belt Buckle Cabochon Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Snake Belt Buckle Cabochon Sapphires, Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies.
W 62.5mm
H 39.47mm
22 grams
French Hallmarks
RARE and CHIC - very sub...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold Mandolin Brooch, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique 18K Gold Mandolin Brooch, Paris circa 1880
Delicate gold brooch in the shape of a mandolin, very filigree and detailed, even the six strings h...
Category
1880s French Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Cameo Yellow Gold Oval Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
minor nick on stone at 5:00
Weight: 20.3 Grams
Stone: Carnelian
Measurements: 45.5 x 36.0 mm
Hallmark: 18K Tested
ITEM #: BR-1078-101823-15
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival mechanical beetle brooch.
Fabulous antique piece, created in Rome Italy in the 19th century, circa 1870-1880. This magnificent brooch has been made in the shape of a scarab, with patterns of Etruscan and renaissance revival. Carefully crafted with multiples parts, made-ups in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats which are finished with textured and incised designs. The wings of the scarab can be opened and close by a mechanical push button in the shape of a pistil to discover an arrangement of gemstones. It is embellished with a great assortment of natural earth mined opals...
Category
1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl Green Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1890's Green enamel winged brooch with natural graduated pearls. There is a hook on the back to ad a pendant or small dangle watch. Circa 1890-1900
5 natural gray pearls...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant. Featuring of a Female Portrait, accented by Seed Pearls and Pearl set dangling drops. 14K Rose Gold mounting....
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Victorian hand-painted watercolour miniature of Anne of Denmark
Located in Braintree, GB
The 19th-century Victorian hand-painted watercolour miniature, exquisitely mounted in 9kt gold and silver and adorned with seed pearls, features a captivating portrayal of Anne of Denmark...
Category
17th Century British Antique Brooches
1890 Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Krementz Iris with Pearl Broach
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14k Yellow Gold
- Krementz Iris
- Seed Pearl
- 1890 Art Nouveau
This is a stunning Krementz Iris 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Broach from the 1890 Art Nouveau period. The brooch feat...
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian 44.50 Ct Madeira Citrine 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Victorian period large brooch is 1880 ca
Skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold
Marvelous leaf work around the frame detailed with carving
Centrally set with a st...
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique Scottish Brooch Sword and Shield in Silver, natural stones, 19th century
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Antique Scottish SWORD and SHIELD BROOCH in Silver,
Victorian Scottish silver brooch,
19th century natural stones,
collector's item, rare,
maker's marks...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
his beautiful antique Crescent Moon is 1870 ca Glorious Victorian workmanship ma
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful antique Crescent Moon is 1870 ca
Glorious Victorian workmanship made of solid 18 KT gold and Silver
Set with 15 graduated in size old mine cut Diamonds and tiny rose cut Diamonds to complement, approx 3.10 Ct (H/I-SI/I) – lovely color contrast given by 15 untreated natural, mine cut, Rubies of gorgeous pastel color for 1.80 Ct.
34 mm. In diameter with fine condition throughout keeping with age
Victorian Celestial...
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1870s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.8 grams.
Totally is diamond about 0.60 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2.
Acid tested to be real 18k gold.
Please contact for any...
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Multi-Stone Silver Scottish Garter Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 14.5 Grams
Stone: Agate, Bloodstone, Jasper
Measurements: 45 x 37 mm
Hallmark: Silver Tested
ITEM #:BR-1068-101023-04
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Jasper, Silver
Yellow Gold Victorian Floral Tassel Dangle Brooch - 14k Gold Filled Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Date: 1870s - 1880s
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold (brooch) & Gold Filled (backing)
Material Information
Enamel
Color: Black & White
Style: Tassel Dangle Brooch
Cha...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1880 Victorian Gold over Silver Cabochon Garnet Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
- Gold over silver
- 18.00mm cabochon cut garnet
- 19=4.50mm rose cut carnets
- 21=3.25 rose cut garnets
- 10.44 grams
This 1880 Victorian gold over silver cabochon garnet pin...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Antique silver and paste swallow brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet antique Victorian era sterling silver and paste swallow brooch.
The brooch is made from cool silver and is adorned all over with twinkling clear paste stones with a ruby col...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Carved Coral Cameo and Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful 14 karat yellow gold hand-carved in high relief coral brooch set with a cameo in the center. The large coral beads on the edge are faceted and have a gold cap at the top ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Japanese 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Shakudo Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped form decorated with a raised cameo of Japanese scenery
Depicting cherry blossom trees, a house, and two men pulling a woman in a cart with an umbrella
Engr...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper, Shakudo
Antique Stick Pin Set with 0.12ct Round Diamond in 15ct/ 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This elegant antique diamond 0.12ct stickpin in 15ct white gold setting & a 9ct gold pin is the perfect gift for your loved one. It's a timeless piece that can be kept in your wardro...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Victorian Etched Gold Garnet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Etched Gold Garnet Brooch which was converted from a bracelet into a brooch circa 1910. Early 14K gold hand etched setting with octagonal ...
Category
1850s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Cameo 18k yellow gold diamonds sardonyx brooch / pendant France, 1838
Located in Miami, FL
Antique hand carved Cameo on oval sardonyx plate brooch / pendant with 18k yellow gold frame surrounded by 3 from four sides old rose cut antique diamonds. Made in France. Circa 1838...
Category
1830s French Art Deco Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A beautiful antique insect pin, made in the late 1800s during the Victorian Era. En Tremblant, French for "To Tremble" describes the moveable wings ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Menorah Diamond Brooch - 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your style with our Menorah Diamond Brooch/Pin. This finely crafted piece, made from elegant 14K yellow gold and weighing a delicate 1.85 grams,
features a beautifully det...
Category
Early 1800s Retro Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Mediterranean Coral Grape Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Discover this exquisite antique grape brooch from the Victorian Romantic era, featuring a natural Mediterranean coral. This brooch is a testament...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Gild Mounted Brooch of Roman Goddess Flora
Located in Chesterland, OH
Lovely carved cameo brooch made in the late 19th - early 20th century. It depicts a beautiful portrait of a Flora (a Roman goddess of flowers and spring – a symbol for nature and flo...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Curved Cameo Brooch - 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Discover the timeless beauty of this vintage curved cameo brooch. Crafted from exquisite 14K yellow gold and weighing 4.47 grams, this brooch exudes elegance and sophistication. The ...
Category
1840s Retro Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pin or Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous and unique chatelaine purse from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ornate coin purse features a beautiful frame that holds a hand wr...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Pearl and Blue Colored Glass Yellow Gold Spider Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian pearl and blue colored glass, 9 karat yellow gold bar brooch in the form of a spider; part of our antique jewelry collections.
This impressive antique bar brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold in the form of a spider.
The cephalothorax of this fine representation of an arachnid is ornamented with a 2.5mm pearl, and the abdomen embellished with a mixed oval cut blue colored glass stone which resembles a sapphire.
The stones are both displayed in millgrain decorated bezel settings.
Completing the spider, are eight realistically modelled legs.
This piece of Victorian jewelry secures to the reverse with a hallmarked hinged pin and hook fastening.
The hallmarks to the pin and hook fastening include the 9k fineness hallmark 375 and the Sheffield Assay Office mark (Sheffield rose).
The Victorian spider...
Category
1890s English Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique crescent brooch, set with natural pearls, graduating from the centre, spaced with tapered settings with rose-cut diamonds, and an inner row, grain set with rose-cut diamon...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch with hair compartment under glass from the early 19th Century. Set in 10K gold with unusual ruby enamel with half se...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Multi-Stone Silver Scottish Shield Garter Pebble Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 19.0 Grams
Stone: Lace Agate, Red Jasper, Bloostone
Measurements: 50.0 x 44.5 mm
Hallmark: Silver Tested
ITEM #:BR-1068-101023-01
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Jasper, Silver
Antique Sepia Love Brooch of Cupid Bearing Flowers Upon Maiden, under Crystal
Located in Baltimore, MD
Amazingly detailed sepia painting of Cupid bestowing flowers on a young maiden. This navette shaped brooch, set in 15K gold, was a gift of love. On the reverse side can be seen two s...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Certified Natural Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VICTORIAN NATURAL SALTWATER PEARL AND DIAMOND BOW BROOCH (late 19th Century) (GIA Lab report and Gem & Pearl Lab report)
Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch 19th Cen...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Original Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Masallah Brooche
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 7.1 grams.
Totally about 1.90 carat diamond.
The diamond has s1-s2-s3-Pique1-Pique2 clarity and H-I-J-K-L-Brown color.
Acid tested to be 8k real gold.
Original ottoman item...
Category
1870s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Brooch with Enameled - Triumph of Love - Moulinie & Legrandroy, Geneve
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Circa 1850 14K Gold Brooch with Enamel Painting - Triumph of Love - Moulinie & Legrandroy, Geneve
Description:
Overview:
Discover a true Victorian t...
Category
1840s Swiss Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carve...
Category
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century French Rose Cut Diamond Stick Pin Victor Halphen
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This early 19th century stick pin features all the making of an antique piece of French art: solid 18k gold, high quality engraving, and brilliant craftsmanship. Of course the main f...
Category
Early 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18th C Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This rare and exquisite 18th C jewel is designed as a flowing ribbon set with 24 gemmy raspberry red table-cut rubies, draped with 16 shimmering peruzzi and rose cut diamonds and accented with 4 deep red garnets. This brooch has been beautifully hand-fabricated in silver and rose gold...
Category
1790s Rococo Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
Antique Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver And Gold Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique butterfly brooch, with old-cut diamond pavé set thorax and wings, with a faceted emerald in each top wing, with a total weight of approximately 1.30 carats and a cabochon-...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Mid-Victorian Topaz & Emerald Brooch Circa 1865
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This is simply a beautiful Mid-Victorian 18k yellow gold topaz and emerald brooch.
Featuring a beautiful handcrafted flower showcasing the bright green natural emerald. Pink topaz g...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Renaissance Revival Gold and Silver Brooch after Froment Meurice
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This romantic brooch depicts a beautiful woman riding side saddle in her habit under a canopy of trees. The horse and the rider have a fluidness of form that almost brings it to life...
Category
1880s Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Mid-Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Brooch with Locket Circa 1870s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This is one Mid-Victorian Brooch in 15k yellow gold that showcases the beautiful patina which has oxidized with time. Fine floral granulation work in the Etruscan revival style, hand...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian Floral Brooch with Pearls and Diamonds in Silver and Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Victorian floral brooch in silver on 18K rose gold. The lovely brooch is set with three small natural pearls of mm in size and 33 rose cut di...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1870s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Amazing Birds Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 11.3 grams.
Totally is diamond about 1.75 ct.
Totally is ruby 0.08 ct.
Acid tested to be 9k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold
Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a ferocious dragon with a round ruby cabochon eye and mouth agape bearing sharp teeth and a reptilian tongue
Bead set throughout by rose cut diamonds within ridged channel...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady, late 19th early 20th century
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 19th early 20th century. It depicts a beautiful portrait of a young lady. The execution of the shell is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
14K Rose Gold 1890 Victorian Enamel Floral Motif w/ Diamond & Seed Pearls
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K rose gold
- .06 ct VS1 clarity G color Old Mine Cut diamond
- 35 seed pearls
- 4.37 grams
- Victorian 1890
This is a gorgeous floral motif from the 1890 Victorian period an...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Scottish Agate Gold Filled Cross Anchor Round Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 15.4 Grams
Stone: Scottish Agate
Measurements: 46 mm
Hallmark:
Item #: BR-1068-101023-02
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Gold-filled
Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch from the 19th Century. Mid 19th Century with Greek Key blue enamel accents and beautifully detailed hand etchi...
Category
1860s Scottish High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century 0.29 Carat Diamond and 15K Yellow Gold Arrow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.29 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our diverse antique diamond brooches and estate jewelry collections
This fine and imp...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Brooches
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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