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Brooches For Sale
RENE BOIVIN Paris 1940 Art Deco Convertible Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Rubies
By René Boivin
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible clips-brooch designed by Rene Boivin.
This is a fabulous pendant-brooch created in Paris France during the art deco period by the iconic jewelry house of Rene Boivin, ba...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$19,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Viuctorian Demi Parure Earrings Brooch Silver Guilt Japanese Taste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extravagant Victorian demi parure in the Japanese taste consists of a pair of dangle earrings and a brooch. The three panels are showing each a crane, rock, bamboo , cherry- and...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
Ruby Diamonds Baroque Pearl, 14kt White Gold Swan Shaped Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Particular swan shaped brooch/pendant necklace in 14 karat white gold structure studded with diamonds, a ruby as aye and a baroque pearl as body.
This brooch/pendant necklace was tot...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
Nolan Miller Bow Pin Brooch Pave Peridot Olivine Emerald Crystal, Gray Gunmetal
By Nolan Miller
Located in Milford, DE
A sophisticated bow pin by Nolan Miller. Glittering green pave crystals are set on a dark gray gunmetal-tone setting.
Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Nolan Miller
Category
2010s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
CHANEL gold 23P CC HEARTS ROUND Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel round brooch in gold-tone metal is a delicate yet striking accessory. Featuring a classic CC at the center, it is framed by a ring of miniature hearts, add...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
1960's Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Duck Whimsical Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized duck with dimensional features
Depicted with spread wings and open beak
Engraved with feather texture throughout
Accented by bead set 2.5 mm round cut ruby eye...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian Gold and Silver Mounted Diamond Set Scarab Brooch 1830’s
Located in Firenze, IT
The body pavé set with rose-cut diamonds, with gold legs, length 5cm.
Weight: 22gr.
Category
1830s Russian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Period Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine period Art Deco stick pin.
With rows of diamonds and onyx encircled by diamonds in a round platinum setting.
Unmarked for fineness.
S...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Bow Brooch with French and Euro-Cut Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Bow Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphires
This elegant brooch showcases a stunning array of white diamonds, each cut in a classic French style, creating a dazzling display. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Chanel CC Logo Rope Brooch 1989
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Chanel CC Rope Brooch dating to the 1980s and during the early years of Karl Lagerfeld and Victoire de Castellane at the head of costume...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
GeorgIan Garnet Flat Cut Snowflake/Cross Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
In natural light, there is a flash of orange in the red of this Georgian Flat Cut garnet snowflake pendant. The color of Georgian garnets are unique to the era as there was no light ...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown George III Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Giant Chanel Moghul Snowflake Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Large important Chanel Maison Gripoix Moghul snowflake brooch. Composed of small poured glass cabochons of pale sapphire , emerald and deep ruby in an...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick pin that is hand wired with Niki pearls and on the end of the pin has a flower and th...
Category
1940s American Baroque Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
$412 Sale Price
30% Off
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Black Double Crystals Oval Openwork Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Black Enamel Double Crystals Oval Openwork Door Knocker Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely n...
Category
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Vivid Trio Cluster Flower Large Leaf Bouquet Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Vivid Trio Cluster Flower Large Leaf Bouquet Cute Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Maybe Light scratches or colour loss, barely notice...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Diamond Butterfly Brooch, 3.14 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite butterfly brooch showcases exceptional design and craftsmanship. Adorned with approximately 3.14 carats of dazzling diamonds, displaying G-H color and VS1-SI1 clarity,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Bird Diamonds Turquoise Coral 14 And 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exceptional bird-shaped brooch is a unique piece, entirely handcrafted using a blend of 18K and 14K yellow gold. The contrast between the finishes highlights intricate details a...
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Dangle Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Dangle Brooch from the 1940's. Retro pierced design with faux cab turquoises and ruby pastes by Alfred Phillipe. Vermeil...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati 18k Gold Thistle Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buccellati 18k Gold Thistle Brooch
A vintage Mario Buccellati 18k yellow gold thistle pin brooch with leaves and a flower.
Circa 1980s.
Approx 2 1/2" long.
Weight 14.8 grams...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Fan Double Dress Clip 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage fan double dress clip from the 1930s. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship.
During the 1920s & 30s the Art De...
Category
1930s Vintage Brooches
1960s Coro Signed Yellow + Gold Enamel Daisy Rhinestone Large Vintage Brooch Pin
By Coro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s CORO signed yellow enamel and gold large brooch ! Each daisy is encrusted with a rhinestone. Add some flare to any outfit with this beauty.
In great condition
Made in USA
Me...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Chanel Renaissance Ruby Cross Pendant Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional ruby pate de verre glass Renaissance cross brooch/pendant by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. Composed of square ruby poured glass jelly stones. Large in scale and can be hooked onto a simple gold...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Vintage Gubelin Platinum Diamond Emerald Sapphire Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Gubelin platinum diamond sapphire emerald brooch designed in an abstract flourish shape, set with high quality round brilliant cut diamonds approximate in F color VS1 cl...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
$7,700 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray from the 1930's. Floral spray of bezel set pale green and ruby crystals set in intricate pave setting. ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Marcel Boucher Vintage Sunburst Fuchsia Crystals Openwork Circle Disc Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Marcel Boucher Vintage 1940s Sunburst Fuchsia Red Purple Rectangle Crystals Openwork Circle Round Disc Door Knocker Belt Brooch, Light gold Tone
Very good...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
20th Century Silver Brooch by Matilde Poulat of MATL, Mexico
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A large silver repoussé brooch designed by Matilde Poulat and made by Ricardo Salas, her nephew. Matilde Poulat was an influential jewelry designer who opened her Mexico City worksho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Materials
Silver
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare massive gold tone brooch embellished with multicolored glass drops.
Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France.
ndicative measurements : max. length ...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Czech Gilt Metal Black Enamel and Multi Coloured Glass Floral Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Czech gilt metal and black enamel floral brooch, with lovely multi coloured glass stones.
This is a large brooch, measuring length 7.2 cm / 2.8 inches by 6.1 cm / 2.4 inc...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Heart Swallow Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian pin brooch depicting a heart and a swallow. The piece is crafted in 9K gold and adorned with seed pearls. Circa 1890.
Has a C clasp.
Weight: 3.73g
Length: ~2.5c...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Burle Marx 18k Yellow Gold Multicolored Gemstone Brooch
By Burle Marx
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary design brooch in 18k yellow gold and multicolored gemstones by Brazilian designer Burle Marx. Hand crafted brushed satin finish, bezel set with five oval cabochon-cut Br...
Category
1970s North American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yel...
Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co. fitted box. The magnificent fully three dimensional f...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Baroque Pearl & Diamond Duck Broach
Located in Bloomington, MN
Baroque Pearl & Diamond Duck Broach
Introducing our stunning 14k Yellow Gold Duck Motif Pearl Brooch. This exquisite piece showcases .27 carat total weigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Horse Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous brooch crafted from platinum and 18ct gold into the shape of a galloping horse. This dynamic horse design has been expertly handcrafted and adorned with a stu...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 1.53 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as three dimensional flowers with furling yellow gold petals with engraved texture
Centering clusters of transitional cut diamonds prong set in white gold
Weighing approxima...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Bumble Bee Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1950’s
Absolutely Stunning Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch. His Body is Set with Fabulous Nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold.
It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dogwood Flower Brooch/Pin #21232
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dogwood Flower Brooch-
This elegant piece by Tiffany & Co. is inspired by the delicate beauty of the dogwood blossom. Made from solid 18K yellow g...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Snake Brooch with Five Carats Sky Blue Paraiba Tourmaline
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary snake brooch is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural untreated sky blue paraiba tourmaline, 5,16 carats, 13x9 mm, cushion cut. It belongs to Mesopotamian collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Paraiba, Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
$25,975 Sale Price
20% Off
Chanel Large Embellished CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel large multicolor embellished CC brooch featuring a silver-tone signature interlocking CC logo, rhinestone and crystal embellishment, a back bar-pin a logo plaque.
Circa 2013 ...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragon Brooch 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This spectacular piece features a vibrant amethyst framed by two iridescent enamel dragons and accented by a baroque pearl and glistening diamond accent.
The piece measures 1 inch f...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Art Deco Jeweled sterling figural peacock brooch c 1940s
The stylized bird brooch is embellished with amethyst color
oval shaped glass crystals combined with glittering diamante
crystals
The jewel encrusted plumage is designed in graduated
tiered bands. The elegant peacock bird is perched on
a sterling silver branch...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Black Onyx Diamond Bow Brooch Mounted in 9 Carat White Gold Dated circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Black Onyx Bow Brooch Mounted in 9ct White Gold dated circa 1930's
Set with old cut diamonds in centre of bow.
Onyx is striated to make it look more l...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, 9k Gold
David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Modernist Pin Brooch #17598
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Modernist Pin Brooch
This gorgeous sterling silver modernist pin brooch was created by amazing designer David Ande...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Lunch At The Ritz Costume Jewelry Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lunch at The Ritz costume jewelry pin brooch. The brooch showcases a design featuring swirling gold tone metal and autumnal hues. A rich blend of reds, greens, and golds, r...
Category
20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Important Jewelled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a central raised faux pearl. The pearl is surrounded by amythest, citrine, olivine and deep amber colored pastes. The clover leaf's edges highlighted with clear pastes.
This brooch has been made by Goossens for Chanel in different colorways, always represented by semiprecious tones mixed with pearls and pastes.
Originally purchased at Christies London,1978, Sale of the Personal Collection of Chanel.
Signed: CHANEL. Excellent Condition
2" x 7/8" high
Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
Category
1950s French Renaissance Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch from the 1940's. Beautiful lapidary work in the detailed leaf, cut from one piece of rose quartz. The hand made setting is gilded silver.
Natural i...
Category
1940s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Quartz, Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Marcasite Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco sterling silver textured leaf brooch studded with marcasites. The back is smooth. Measuring length 3.7 cm / 1.45 inches by width 3.5 cm / 1.37 inches. There is wea...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Snake Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 1850s Victorian French 18K yellow gold diamond ruby snake pin brooch set with 37 rose cut diamonds and 8 cushion cut and round cut rubies
Approximate Weight: 10.9 grams
App...
Category
1850s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iris Apfel Estate Personal Griffin Dragon Diamond Pendant Necklace Brooch 18K
Located in New York, NY
FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF STYLE ICON IRIS APFEL, WE HAVE HER MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS RENAISSANCE REVIVAL 18 KARAT GOLD PENDANT OR BROOCH OF A GRIFFIN OR DRAGON HOLDING...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 1910s Tiffany & Co. 4.50 Carat Diamond Bow Ribbon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, and small Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Openwork White Black Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Openwork White Black Grey Pearls Flourish Blossom Flower Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Only some peel off at faux pearls. 100%...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
GUY LAROCHE Vintage Jewelled Brooch
By Guy Laroche
Located in Nice, FR
GUY LAROCHE vintage silver tone brooch embellished with blue an clear crystals.
Embossed GUY LAROCHE.
Indicative measurements : max. length approx. 6.2 cm (2.44 inches) / max width...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
An Edwardian Pink Topaz And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pink topaz and diamond brooch-pendant, the cushion-cut pink topaz measuring 13.5 x 9mm and estimated to weigh 7.3 carats, surrounded by a double frame of small old-cut d...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1930s Czechoslovakian Rhinestone and Glass Vintage Floral Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This lovely brooch, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail so characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. It dates from the 1930s...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Brooches
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 /...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Doberman Pinscher Figural Diamond Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Italian Doberman Pinscher dog brooch made of 14k yellow gold with a satin finish accented with diamond collar. The brooch is marked Ital...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Blue Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Sweet and petite, in 14 Karat yellow gold , this classic two inch bar pin is adorned with two .10 carats square cut faceted blue sapphire and seven miniature natural pearls. Circa 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Vintage CHANEL Camellia Ribbon Brooch Black White
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted of off-white ribbons adorned with a black polyester camellia. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Measures approximately 14 x 7 cm. Comes wi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Art Deco Sapphire, 7mm Pearl, Old European Cut Diamond, Platinum, Tiffany & Co. Stick Pin Brooch. It is very rare to find original Art Deco Tiffany & Co. jewels and this one is absolutely magnificent. The design highlights the superb quality of Art Deco imagery. In the center is a 7mm Pearl of great beauty. Below the pearl is a stunning fine blue rectangular-cut Sapphire. The natural Sapphire is a magnificent blue color and cut. The Sapphire is surrounded by three sparkling white Tiffany Old European Cut Diamonds. The jewels are set in Platinum in milgrain beaded borders. The platinum brooch is hallmarked Tiffany & Co. The brooch dates to circa 1900-1910.
The Tiffany Stick Pin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
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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