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Brooches For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Retro
18KT Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch with Ruby Eyes & White Enamel Tusks
By Gregg Ruth
Located in New York, NY
This playful elephant brooch is designed in a sandblasted 18 karat yellow gold finish. His eyes are set with round rubies and his tusks are a white enamel .The elephant's trunk is l...
Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Starburst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Starburst Brooch
Description:
A striking antique starburst brooch centered with a natural silvery-gray pearl, radiating outward with alternating diamond-s...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.90 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Totally is emerald ruby and sapphire 1.20 ct.
...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
ginkgo brooch / vintage jewelry , 1970's vintage parts, vintage parts
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:Brass, Vintage 1970s Japanese glass pearls, glass beads,swarovski
size:length 5cm
At first glance it looks simple, but the large ginkgo motifs catch the eye as they sway.
T...
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Victorian Pearl 15 Karat Yellow Gold Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl 15 karat yellow gold stick pin
This charming stick pin features a cultured pearl of 3mm set to its centre mounted onto a 15 karat yellow gold stick pin, with ridge...
Category
1910s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Leaf Brooch Pair
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Sapphire Leaf Brooch Pair
Description:
This elegant pair of brooches is designed in a sweeping leaf motif, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. Each brooch features a mix of...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Brooch / Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò brooch in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral in a frame of diamonds and sapphires.
The brooch will come with a silver chain plated in rose gold o...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Weiss Floral Pin Brooch and Clip On Earrings, Turquoise and Emerald Crystals
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Weiss brooch and clip on earrings. A floral-themed collection, featuring a dazzling display of turquoise cabochons and amethyst crystals p...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Antonio Pineda Amethyst Pea Pod 970 Silver Masterpiece Taxco Brooch Circa 1960s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Absolutely stunning, avante garde work of wearable art by Taxco, Mexico master silversmith Antonio Pineda! In top quality 970 purity silver, this circa 1960s brooch is in the whimsic...
Category
1960s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Retro Aurora Borealis Crystal Brooch in Brass, Fuschia Crystals, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish open round retro brooch. This accessory features sparkling, fuchsia, aurora borealis crystals. Prong-set in a vintage, wreath-shaped, brass-tone setting.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Trifari Retro Faux Ruby Transformation Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Retro Style flexible honeycombed rose gold plated and crystal pave link bracelet. Its focal large faux faceted ruby stone is prong set in a retro floriform removeable clip brooch. A novelty...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Whimsical "Ruby" & "Diamonds" "Starburst" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully large whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Starburst" brooch detailed with a center faux ruby and multi-size faux diamonds surrounding the ruby...
Category
1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Retro Round Crystal Brooch in Brass, Dark Topaz and Jonquil Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish round retro brooch. This accessory features glittering jonquil and dark-topaz crystals, prong set in a brass-tone setting.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Cartier 14k Gold Double Clip Pin Brooch, Retro 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and timeless double clips made of 14 karat yellow and rose gold.
Measurements: 1 3/16" x 1 3/8" (3.5 x 3 cm) each.
Weight: 31.9 grams.
Stamped with Cartier maker's mark, hallma...
Category
1940s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Cat Brooch 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond set cat brooch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, circa 1960
This charming stylized cat pin brooch is beautifully made.
The strands of his fur ar...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Spilla a forma di pulcino in oro con smalto
Located in Milano, IT
Graziosa spilla raffigurante un pulcino realizzata a mano in oro 18 carati e smaltata a fuoco, prodotta fra il 1960 e 1970. Le misure della spilla sono 26x13 mm / 1.023x0.511 inches....
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro French 18k Platinum Diamond Ruby Flower Fur Clip
Located in New York, NY
French Retro flower fur clip brooch from 1940s crafted in 18k yellow gold & platinum
The flower is in an organic form with old European and round cut diamonds (G-H color SI clarity) ...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Golden Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Golden Ruby and Diamond Floral Brooch.
This exquisite leaf-shaped brooch is adorned with rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, bead-set in white gold, featuring a stunning fluted textur...
Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Butterfly Jade Diamond Brooch
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14K gold, this stunning brooch is hand set in 13.81 carats Jade and 2.47 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Floral Brooch
Description:
Designed as a stylized flower, this vintage brooch features a vivid green cabochon emerald at the center, framed by looping p...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Giardinetto" Brooch 18kt Gold and Precious Stones
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Giardinetto" Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted from 18kt gold and adorned with an exquisite array of precious stones, including diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emer...
Category
20th Century Dutch Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Vintage Handcrafted Mexican Silver Kissing Lovebirds Pendant / Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage hand crafted Mexican silver kissing lovebirds brooch, signed with artist initials and Taxco 925 silver. Silver ring on back for use as pendant on chain as well.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handcraft Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace and Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Butterfly Brooch with Gemstones: Sapphire Diamonds Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item specifics
Condition:
New with tags: A brand-new, unused, and unworn item (including handmade items) in the original ...
Shape:
Butterfly
Color:
Gold
Main Stone Color:
Blue
Metal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Bird 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Coral Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
Handcraft 14 karat yellow gold bird brooch. Handmade by our artisans assembled with Australian pearl,coral and diamonds
Brooch total weight 6.30 grams
Pearl weight 7 karat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Floral Bouquet Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby & Sapphire
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful design crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a floral bouquet with detail seen throughout. The brooch is set with round diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe & Ribbon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 14k yellow gold horseshoe & ribbon stickpin.
With small seed pearls pave set in the horseshoe and with a small round brilliant diamond flush set at the center of the rib...
Category
19th Century Unknown Retro Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pin Diamond and Sapphire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic art deco style pin with beautiful blue sapphire and round cut diamond crafted in 18K white gold.
Specifications:
main stone: round diamond
additional: blue sapphire ...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Trifari Vintage Gold Open Wreath Pin Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish retro Trifari brooch, featuring a golden open-wreath-style motif. The perfect touch of class by Trifari!
Gold filled.
Marks / hallma...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch and Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing bow 18 karat yellow gold brooch and pendant. Butterfly Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with diamonds and rubies
Bow total Weight 19.10 grams
Rubies total weight 4.15 kar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Double Headed Panther Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier Panthère double headed brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold.
From a discontinued Cartier collection, the brooch...
Category
1990s Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald Ruby Elephant Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Retro Elephant Diamond Emerald Ruby Brooch Pin in 18 Karat White Gold. The wonderful elephant brooch is absolutely char...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Handcraft Coral Flower 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
Amazing Coral flower 14 karat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antica Spilla a Barretta in Oro Bianco 18K e Diamanti da 3.10 carati
Located in Milano, IT
Una raffinata spilla a barretta di inizio 1900s in oro bianco 18k con diamanti.
I diamanti sono ti taglio antico, dal centrale di 1 carato circa agli altri di dimensioni graduali per un totale di 3.10 carati circa.
Questa raffinata spilla si fissa sul retro con un perno incernierato e una chiusura di sicurezza.
Qualità dei diamanti:
Colore da H a J...
Category
Early 20th Century European Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Owl Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
E. Wolfe & Co 18kt Gold Frog Brooch with 9.60ct Black Opal, Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
This Lovely 18 karat yellow gold frog brooch features a 9.60 carat oval black opal center, faceted round emerald eyes and a sprinkle of diamonds on the frogs arms and legs.
Opal = 9...
Category
1990s British Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Cartier Diamond & 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Ribbon Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold & diamond ribbon brooch.
By Cartier.
With 5 pave set round brilliant diamonds set in crescent moon shape at the center of 14k rose and yellow gold ribbon.
Simply a wonderful mixed metals...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White gold Diamond & Pink Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
Absolutely Stunning brooch! It is made in 18k White gold, measures 65 by 85 mm (3.5 inches by 2.5 inches) and weighs 31.84 grams. The wings of the dragonfly consist of 78 oval pink s...
Category
Late 20th Century Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Handcraft Vase 18 Karat White Gold Coral Diamonds Tourmaline Lapis Lazuli Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro 18k Gold 1.50ctw Sapphire & 5mm Akoya Pearl Open Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(50) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Velvety Blue Color - 1.50ctw (approx.)
(9) Genuine Cultured Akoya Pearls - Round Shape - Stem Se...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch, Bracelet and Brooch Clip
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch, Bracelet and Brooch Clip
A Truly Remarkable Piece of Jewelry
The Watch Detaches As A Stand Alone Brooch Clip
Three Carve Rubies Weighing .75 Cara...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1950s Retro Enamel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Parrot Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark.
This incredible retro brooch represents a parrot whose body is pierced and enamelled blue and red. The bird is resting on a black ename...
Category
1950s Austrian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Retro Diamond Gold Statement Spray Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Statement Mid Century Modern Retro Diamond Spray White Gold Brooch Pin. Beautifully Hand crafted in 18K White Gold and Hand set with Diamonds, weigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k TT Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Florentine Teardrop Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent vintage brooch or pendant was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold with white gold accents that are lined with fine diamonds throughout. The piece consists ...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
HAR Crystal and Cream Enamel Flower Pin Brooch, Hargo Creations New York, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
A blooming flower with a pave crystal center and petals painted in light yellow enamel.
Gold plated.
Marks / Hallmarks: HAR
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Chanel Brand New Silver CC crystal Heart Pin Link Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Silver CC crystal Heart Pin Link Brooch
* Marked 23
* Made in Italy
*Comes with the original box, pouch, tag, booklet, ribbon and camellia
-It is approximately 1.2...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Brooch And Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
Antique brooch and pendant 14 karat yellow and white gold created entirely by hand with diamonds and in the center a beautiful engraved coral depicting a woman face.
Brooch total we...
Category
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding timeless charm, this trio of pins from French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels takes the form of whimsical bees. Encrusted with glittering white diamonds, two pins...
Category
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Birds on a Branch in 18kt Gold , 13.89ct, Semi Precious Stones, Diamonds Brooc
Located in Antwerp, BE
2 Birds on a Branch in 18kt Gold With 13.89ct. Semi Precious Stones, Diamonds, Pink Sapphire Brooch
Amethyst and tourmaline together 13.89 ct.
Diamonds: White brilliant cut diamon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Retro 14 Karat Gold Ruby Heart and Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Retro 14k rose gold and ruby open heart pin set with a key, circa 1940. The pin illustrates the “Key to My Heart” idea. This fun oversized pin is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Craig Drake 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Detailed Textured Zebra Brooch Pin
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible brooch/pin is designed by Craig Drake and very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It features a perfectly structured standing zebra design with unique, and remark...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Butterfly 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Huge Oval Pearls Heart Openwork Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Huge Oval White Pearl Heart Openwork Chunky Brooch, Gold Plated
Very excellent condition (very tiny scratches, no loss of colour). 100% Genuine....
Category
1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
1950s French Ruby Emerald Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Lovely retro brooch, it represents a bird of paradise, the feathers being set with alternating rubies and emeralds, the belly a...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Ciner Vermeil Heart and Bow Pin Brooch, Citrine and Ruby Crystals, Sterling
By Ciner
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish pin brooch from Ciner. Features a sterling silver, gold-plated heart and bow motif decorated with citrine and ruby-colored crystals.
Gold-plated sterling silver (vermeil).
...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
David Webb Carved Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Ruby and Diamond Brooch
A bold and luxurious creation by the iconic David Webb, this Carved Ruby and Diamond Brooch showcases the designer's unparalleled mastery o...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Two Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby Butterfly Brooches 18 Karat Gold Moveable Wings
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare pair of Brooches in the form of a Butterfly in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby eyes and Plique-a-jour Enamel wings which are...
Category
20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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