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Brooches For Sale
Signed 14K Art Deco Nautical Acrostic Brooch – "DEAREST" Reverse-Painted Essex C
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptional Art Deco nautical brooch spells out "DEAREST" with seven vibrant reverse-painted crystal charms, each meticulously carved with a letter from the maritime signal flag...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Rock crystal comet brooch, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fabulous antique Georgian era Rock Crystal comet brooch.
The design is simple yet very effective with the wonderfully sparkling large rock crystal with its expertly faceted cut an...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2 1/3ct Diamond, Sapphire, and Emerald Sculpted Petal Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Emanate an aura of elegance and sophistication with this stunning 18K yellow gold brooch, meticulously crafted to mimic the delicate form of sculpted petals. This exquisite piece int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold David Yurman Supernova Brooch/ Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 13.0 grams
Hallmarks: DY, 750
Pin Measurements:
Measurement: 2 inch x 1.25 inch
Condition: Excellent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 2.2 CTW Emerald Diamond Rabbit Brooch in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex 2.2 CTW Emerald Diamond Rabbit Brooch in 18K White Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to deta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Italian 18k Gold 5ctw Diamond Enamel Textured Large Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:--
104 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - VS2-SI2 w / Few I Clarity - F-H Color
Total Carat Weight: 5ctw approx.
Material: Solid 18k Yellow...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
AGL Certified Tiffany & Co Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
In a delicate, four leaf clover design, set with pear-shaped sapphires, weighing approximately 15-18cts, and round diamonds, weighing 0.35-0.40cts, this art deco piece is a beauty by...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hermes Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Starburst Comet Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Brooch by Hermes.
Details:
Measurements: 42mm x 67mm
Weight: 16.6 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes Paris French Assay Mark for 18k Gold 84107
*Free Shipping within t...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
JOAN RIVERS signed gold amber glass enamel designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JON RIVERS
• gold tone with glass and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
• cones with original box
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condit...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Pre-Colombian Tolima Tumi Emerald 18K Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An 18 karat yellow gold mid-century 1960's pre-Columbian Tolima pendant set with an emerald. The symmetrical pendant has engraved details and a gold satin finish. The pendant can also be worn as a brooch.
This pendant in the Tolima style, comes originally from Colombia's Magdalena's Valley (1st - 7th century). The Tolima gold objects...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage GRAZIANO signed gold tone white glass designer runway earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed GRAZIANO
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Vulcanite cameo brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting antique Victorian era Vulcanite cameo brooch.
It is a very well designed piece depicting a lady, possibly Mary.
The cameo has some lig...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Chanel Champagne Gold Leather CC Pin NIB
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new champagne gold chain logo pin with black woven leather.
Collection 2022 V. Original pouch, Box and ribbon.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Multi Gem Gold Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional 18K yellow gold creation by renowned Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis, this vintage piece embodies timeless elegance and Hellenic artistry. Weighing 21.9 grams, it featur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch Holger Lindström, Finland, 1963
Located in Orimattila, FI
Brooch Holger Lindström Finland 1963.
Made in Helsinki, Finland.
813H Silver.
Holger Lindström HGL
Category
1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver
Platinum, gold and fine Diamond Three Leaf motif Vintage Hair Barrette
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum, 15K and fine diamond leaf motif vintage hair barrette, c. 1950. 19 straight baguette cut diamonds are channel set in the center and su...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pearl Brooch Pin Made in 10 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 10 karat yellow gold brooch pin from the Art Nouveau era, features a stylized floral design that is characteristic of the period - spanned roughly from 1890 to 1910. Art Nouveau...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
MIRIAM HASKELL signed vintage gold fleur de lis designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MIRIAM HASKELL
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 43
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Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Italian Multi Sapphires & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Aquamarine, Oval shape - 25 carat
Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
51 carat
Natural Am...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate...
Vintage silver green rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 44
❤...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
PETER LINDEMAN 1970 New York Enameled Brooch In 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled brooch designed by Peter Lindeman (1930-2024).
This is a gorgeous modernist brooch, created in New York City by the artist and goldsmith Peter Lindeman, back in the 1970. The beautiful brooch was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish and embellished with applications of green and blue glass enamels.The brooch is mounted with seventeen gorgeous white colorless diamonds and is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar with a mechanical twist lock. This brooch may be adjusted to wear as a pendant.
Country: New York City, United States.
Artist: Peter Lindeman.
Period: Modernist, 1970.
Weight: 28.65 Grams, (18.36 Dwt,).
Diamonds: Mounted in four-prongs settings, with 17 well matched round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.17 carats, white colorless F, VS clarity.
Measures: 41 mm by 41 mm, (1.62 x 1.62).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark associated to Peter Lindeman, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold and signed as follows, "©PL 18KT".
Peter Lindeman
He was born in Berlin. Lindeman grew up in Montevideo, Uruguay, apprenticing with a fine European firm. In 1947, at the age of 17, he headed to New York, where he worked for several high-end jewelers. After selling his designs to some of the most renowned businesses in the fine jewelry industry, Peter Lindeman set out to make a name for himself. Between crafting some truly innovative designs and developing new methods for reaching customers, both skill and hard work led to acclaim for his jewelry. His workshop supplied pieces to retailers such as Tiffany & Co., Shreve, Crump & Lowe, and Bailey Banks & Biddle. In 1955, he started designing his own jewelry and created his signature hallmark – a teardrop with an “L” placed on the back of every piece. He was very active in New York city from the 1947 to the early 1970's. He was one of the very fine first called brand named jewelry...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The ribbon bow set with rose cut diamonds and centering a button pearl measuring approximately 6mm.; estimated total diamond weight: 3.00 carats; silver-topped gold mount; length:6...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Mixed Metal Circular Brutalist Brooch By Les Bernard, 1970s
By Les Bernard
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 2.75" x 2.4"
- Silver and gold tone
- By Les Bernard (signed on verso)
- Circa 1970s
- Estate Acquired
- Beautiful vintage condition with light wear commensura...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Double Horse Head "Hearts In Tandem" Brooch By Elizabeth Taylor For Avon, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 3" x 3"
- 22k matte gold plated
- Teardrop baroque faux pearls
- Crystal rhinestone details
- Designed by Liza Todd, Elizabeth Taylor's daughter (signed "LT" o...
Category
1990s American Modern Brooches
Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- 2.5" x 2.25"
- Gold plated with heavy black enameling
- Crystal rhinestone details with green crystal eyes
- A...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
NEOCLASSICAL 1880 Enameled Hair Comb In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Carved Agates
Located in Miami, FL
A neoclassical crown shaped hair-comb made in Austria.
This fabulous jeweled hair-comb was created in Europe during the Victorian period between the 1880 and 1900, and is most proba...
Category
1880s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k ...
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Opal, Diamond And Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with opals in the thorax, wing tips and eyes, weighing 2.45 carats, with blue to green plique à jour enamel wings, set with e...
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Chanel Large Gold-Tone and Crystal Embellished CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel large gold-tone and crystal embellished CC brooch featuring a gold-tone signature interlocking CC logo, white crystal embellishment, a back bar-pin a logo plaque.
Circa 2015....
Category
2010s French Brooches
Art Deco 8.50ct Diamond Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite brooch is a masterpiece of geometric precision, iconic of the Art Deco era. At its heart, a rub over set 0.70 carat old cut diamond sits, framed by sleek lines of bagu...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
CHANEL gold 22P CC HEART Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel heart brooch in gold-tone metal is a timeless expression of the house’s iconic elegance. Featuring intricate signature e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage Jomaz Gold Diamante and Faux Turquoise Brooch Pendant Circa 1960s
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Jomaz Gold Diamante and Faux Turquoise Brooch Circa 1960s. Now, this is a brooch. It has two layers that seem to elevate slightly upwards. The ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage FLORENZA gold cameo pearl designer brooch pendant
By Florenza
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed FLORENZA
• gold tone with pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.38" by 1.18"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage conditio...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Gold Jade and Cultured Pearl Bow Pendant-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A treasure box necessity, this piece can be own as a pendant or brooch. It features a medium light green jade that is translucent and well polished and is surrounded in gold and crea...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Victorian Sapphire Seed Pearl Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian blue sapphire seed pearl and yellow gold butterfly brooch pendant with watch hook circa 1890.
SPECIFICATIONS:
GEMSTONES: one oblong c...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Taper Baguette Diamond Pride Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold channel set rainbow gemstones baguette diamond circular pride pendant necklace brooch.
This extraordinary multicolor natural gemstone baguette diamond circular pendant necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethy...
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ébouriffe Brooch 18k Estate Diamond Emerald & Onyx Gems
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful estate creation from famed designer Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum and known as the Ébouriffe Lion. Iconic to the brand, this pie...
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage AVON gold rhinestones designer brooch / pendant
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer brooch / pendant
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Crown Trifari 1950s Long Leaf Flower Bouquet White Pearl Cluster Openwork Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Long Leaf Flower Bouquet White Pearls Cluster Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition, very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co Vintage Brooch/Pin in 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
So so fun! I just love these Tiffany & Co Vintage Safety Pin in 14K Yellow Gold. And a matching pair! Tres rare! Originally sold as diaper pins, these would be the ultimate luxe gif...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rare Marcel Boucher Rock Fish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and collectible Marcel Boucher's 1941 gold, pave and large pale sapphire navette Rock Fish Brooch. Rhodium plate and gold plated base metal with crystal rhinestone pave, and large faceted faux sapphire crystal navette.
The same massive brooch in an aquamarine color way is featured in the costume...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
14k Yellow Gold 0.75ctw Diamond Detailed Bee Fly Insect Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(22) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Bezel Set - G/H Color - SI1-I1 Clarity - 0.75ctw (approx.)
Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 3.38 Grams
Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Jade, Gold Serpent, and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carved Jade, Gold Serpent, and Pearl Brooch
Description:
This striking circular brooch features a vivid green carved jade plaque encircled by four coiled serpent motifs in richly te...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
A 1960s Gothic Revival Crescent Black Brooch
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Embrace the dark elegance of this Vintage Gothic Crescent Black Brooch, crafted in the late 1960s to early 1970s. This striking piece showcases a crescent moon design adorned with in...
Category
1960s Italian Gothic Revival Vintage Brooches
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
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Daisy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Archival Daisy Brooch contains round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 6.38 total carats set in platinum. Beyond its ...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Scarab beetle brooch, 9k yellow gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
The insect jewellery of the Victorian and Edwardian eras is always popular, like this gorgeous antique, Egyptian revival, 9kt gold and scarab beetle brooch...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Alfred Philippe Brooch 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Crown Trifari sterling brooch designed by Alfred Philippe in the early 1940s. Featuring a large and weighty solid silver swirl design mounted with claw set pastes each emit...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Spectacular Antique Bee Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 14k. Set with 2.0 carats of rosecut diamonds, a .75 carat cognac diamond (Fancy orangey brown), black enamel, and a 1.50 carat emerald, this fashionably refined 150-yea...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
E. Wolfe & Co - Horse Brooch 18k Gold with Diamond Pavé - London
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18k white gold brooch depicting a running horse, with diamond pave all over the body. Made by E. Wolfe & Co, London. Stamped EW & Co and 750.
Good condition, diamonds are of good...
Category
20th Century British Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Fancy Yellow Diamond & Natural Pearl Brooch/Clip GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This glorious, diabolically clever piece hails from the Art Deco era (circa 1920s). It is a brooch rendered in gleaming platinum and measuring approximately 42mm long and 21mm wide t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Regal 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This intricately designed pavé-set diamond flower brooch with extending calibré-cut sapphire undulating petals comprises of approximately 40ct of square cut, invisible set sapphires ...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Topped Gold Victorian Swallow Brooch w/ Rose-cut Diamonds Weight: 17.1g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gross Weight: 17.1g
The swallow brooch features rose-cut diamonds, enhanced by a round-cut ruby, set in platinum-topped 18k gold.
Dimensions: 2-5/8 inches x 1-5/8 inches
Diamonds: Avg. Color: G-H-I,
Avg. Clarity: SI
Shape(s): rose-cut
Colored Gems: Type(s): Ruby
Shape(s): Round
Count: 1
Avg. Quality: Good
Metals: Platinum-Topped Gold
Featured in Heritage Auctions April 29, 2019 Spring fine Jewelry Auction...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphires & Amethyst Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphires & Amethyst Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Natural Red Ruby - 24 carat
Multi color Natural Sapphires from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Enamel, Rose Gold and Silver Dragon Shape Brooch / Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion dragon shape brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a ruby as eye. The head is studded with diamonds and, on the body, black and red enamel.
This brooch w...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Black Enamel Crystal Wave Knot Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Black Enamel Crystal Wave Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Light scratches, barely noticea...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
18 Karat Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby Articulated Moveable Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby Articulated Moveable Butterfly Pin Brooch
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 8.9 grams
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.5 inches
Note: Wings are moveable (go up and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Modernist Zigzag CZ Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large zigzag brooch with prong-set cubic zirconia accent. Marked "Mexico TS-62 - 950" with an illegible name. Age wear, light scratches and tarnish.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
LEA STEIN Turtle Faux Tortoise Brooch France, 1970’s
By Lea Stein
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970’s Lea Stein plastic tortoise brooch. French designer, Lea Stein, has often been recognized for her unique designs and particularly the method she perfected of layering Rhodoid ...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches on 1stDibs
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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