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Brooches For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Retro
Florenza Ruby Crystal and Faux Pearl Filigree Leaf Pin Brooch in Gold
By Florenza
Located in Milford, DE
A regal-looking pin brooch by Florenza. This open filigree leaf is decorated with ruby-red crystals and faux pearls.
Gold-tone. Circa mid 1900s.
Hallmarks: Florenza
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
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
Couture 1938 France Depose ElsaSchiaparelli Pagan FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusually decorated with small partridge feathers like the yellow-gold gilt necklace commissioned by Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) that is featured on the front-and-back covers and centerfold of the French costume-jewelry hardcover book Lina Baretti Parures authored by Patrick Mauries, this unique pave-crystal yellow-gold gilt metal partridge-on-a-branch brooch is further distinguished as an unsigned Parisian-couture piece for Italian-born Schiaparelli with its combination of embossed text "Made In France" and "Modele Depose", along with the trombone clasp often used in the early 20th Century for custom-made French small brooches.
The book centerfold on pages 90-91 shows a closeup of the feathered necklace created by French-born Corsican Baretti, whose intricate decoration often mixed ready-made textural or shiny materials like velvet, cork, wire, rhodoid or raffia with custom-made metal, plastic or glass by specialized Parisian workshops such as Maison Gripoix. The Baretti-book caption about the attributed necklace notes: "Collier realise pour Elsa Schiaparelli. Liege, soie, cannetille, perles de verre et plumes de perdix. Chaine en metal." While none of the captions date this necklace--which could have been from the same commission as our brooch--Baretti created one-of-a-kind jewelry for Schiaparelli from the 1930s to the early 1950s until the fashion designer retired.
Our brooch was most likely made for a fashion-show debut of one of Schiaparelli's themed clothing collections in the late 1930s for which she commissioned many costume-jewelry paruriers including Baretti. See our photo of a Schiaparelli 1930s...
Category
1930s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Hattie Carnegie Sapphire Poured Glass Floral Stick Pin, Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Hattie Carnegie Sapphire Poured Glass Floral Stick Pin, by Maison Gripoix circa 1950's. Centers of faux pearls with crystals.
Maison Gripoix worked for several American manu...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Haute Couture Designer Janete Zamboni Pearl Mesh Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a large three dimensional pearl mesh dangling brooch created by jewelry designer Janete Zamboni in Rome. Nylon tube mesh & pearls is her famous design motif. Unfortunately, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Pearl
Coral, Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Onyx, Rubies, Sapphires, Agate, Platinum Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic basket shape brooch in platinum and 18 kt white gold structure mounted with sapphires, rubies, diamonds and green agate in the upper part. The lower part is mounted with a...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, Coral, Agate, Plat...
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
Butterfly Sapphires Ruby Peridot Citrine Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This butterfly-shaped brooch is a true masterpiece of jewelry, beautifully crafted in 14-karat yellow gold,and 800 thousandths silver, and adorned with a rich variety of colored gem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
Trifari Retro Yellow "Bouquet" Brooch with Focal Marquise Cut
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trifari Retro yellow "bouquet" brooch with focal marquise cut faux sapphire and crystal rhinestone pave.
Excellent Condition ,Signed
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate
Diamonds, 19th Century 18 Karat and Silver Moon Shaped Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Antique French brooch of XIX century in 18 karat gold and silver structure with old cut diamonds, French marks.
Diamonds 3.50 ct
Lenght 4.6 cm
Width 3.9 cm
Total Weight 15.90
RF +RHU...
Category
19th Century French Retro Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Handcraft Coral Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant 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
Tourmaline, Topaz, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Amethyst, Agate, 14k ...
Amazing Marcel Boucher Enamel Sweet Peapod Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Massive and Rare Marcel Boucher Sweet Peapod brooch circa 1940. The large scale brooch of a sweet pea plants' branch in full bloom. Of rhodium plate base metal with crystal rhinestone pave accents. The flower heads and peapods adorned with signature Boucher pearlized enamels. One peapod closed the larger open with its white pearl peas...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite from the 1960's. Tiny heart shaped petals are hand pave set with crystals in gilt mounts. Brooch and clip back earrings. Signed. 1960'...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Enamel Yellow Gold Butterfly Vintage Brooch Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely enamel 18 karat yellow gold butterfly vintage brooch in shades of blue, orange, green and yellow. The size is 27X28mm / 1.062x1.102 inches. ...
Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Large vintage spider brooch, gold tone
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive large vintage spider brooch.
Crafted in a rich gold tone metal, it is a good sized piece, well designed and it is set with two clear paste stones to the body and head....
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Pink Coral Drop, Diamonds, Moonstone, White and Rose Gold Dragonfly Shape Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful brooch / pendant with the design of a dragonfly, mounted in rose gold and 14 kt yellow gold.
The wings and the head are covered with white and colored diamonds, a moonstone...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Emerald Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Leaf Brooch
A captivating Victorian clover brooch, evoking the charm of the era with its lush, pear-shaped cabochon emeralds. These richly-hued green gems are em...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct. & Diamond 0.49Ct
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This little bee is beautifully set with round brilliant diamonds and rubies. The wings are finished in a matte gold with shiny detail. The be...
Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Malachite, Diamond, and Amethyst Retro Horse Brooch set in Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic mixture of dark green malachite and 18 deep purple amethysts weighing approximately 2 carats come together to create this magnificent horse figure adorned with 33 diamond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Malachite, Gold
French 1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Delicate Flower Brooch
The brooch is 18K White Gold
There are 1.50 Carats in Diamonds E/F VS
The brooch measures almost 1.25" in Diameter
The brooch has French Gold Marks a...
Category
20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Spilla in Oro e Smalto Risciò
Located in Milano, IT
Originale spilla "risciò orientale" lavorata a mano in oro giallo 18 carati con smalto a fuoco. Prodotta da esperti orafi nella seconda metà del XX secolo curata nei particolari cese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Weiss Geometrical Crystal Christmas Tree Pin in Green Red Yellow & White
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
The most well known and most highly sought after Weiss Christmas tree pin, in its largest variant of 7x4 cm. This festive holiday brooch features green crystals, decorated with white...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of West German Grape Leaf Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Set of Colorful West German Grape Leaf Brooches from the 1980's. Charming design of cold enamel metal leaf stampings with lucite molded "grape" clusters. 2.5". 1980's W. Germany.
Category
1980s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Grosse Sterling Vermeil Tiger's Eye Brooch
By Grosse
Located in New York, NY
Grosse Sterling Vermeil Tiger's Eye Brooch from the 1960's. Charming drop brooch with genuine tigers eye cbaochons set in rope motif settings of gilt sterling. Dated 1961, Signed Gro...
Category
1960s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Engraved Face on Oval Shape Pink Coral, 18K Yellow Gold, Retrò Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Light pink coral cameo brooch in 18kt yellow gold.
tot weight 5.2gr
r.f. foo
For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Face Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Gold/Silver, Retrò Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retro pendant/brooch realized with a central elatius coral finely carved , framed by a flowery structure in 9k rose gold and silver studded with little diamonds and rubies....
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Tiffany Retro Gold and Diamond Feather
Located in Riverdale, NY
Oversized Retro feather spray by Tiffany in 14k gold with a spine of diamonds set in platinum. 1940s USA. 4" x 1.5".
Excellent condition.
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Trifari Mid Century Poodle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Mid Century Poodle Brooch from the 1950's. Gilt poodle with pave accents with emerald baguette collar and faux ruby cab eye. This design...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Blue color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
27 carat
Multi col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Trifari Alfred Phillipe Blue Opal Fruit Salad Parure
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Phillipe Floral leaf parure of blue opal molded glass "fruit". Consisting of a clip brooch and companion ear clips of gold pl...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mid-Century Navajo Silversmith T. K. Heart-Shaped Turquoise and Silver Brooch
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-Century Navajo Silversmith T. K. Turquoise and Silver Brooch
A large gorgeous old turquoise stone set in an almost heart-shaped brooch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Antique Religious Brooch Micro Mosaic Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
This antique religious brooch in 18-carat yellow gold micro mosaic is an exquisite piece of antique jewelry. This remarkable brooch showcases the time...
Category
19th Century French Artisan Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Ruby Crystal Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell ruby faceted crystal and pate de verre brooch set on silver gilt with pegged rhinestones and signature rose montees stones.
Excelle...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Handcrafted Art Deco Platinum And 18k Gold And Diamond Emerald Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.90 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally is emerald 1.60 ct.
Please contact for any qu...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch
This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roberto Coin 18 Karat Vintage Yellow Gold Mother and Baby Elephant Brooch
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Roberto Coin Italy, this beautiful 18 karat yellow gold brooch is composed of a mother and baby elephant. Crafted in hi polished y...
Category
1990s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Clover Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Clover Brooch
*Marked 94
*Made in France
-It is approximately 2" x 2".
-In an excellent condition.
AB2944-00718
Category
1990s French Artisan Brooches
14+ Carat Gem Encrusted Swan Brooch Diamond Ruby Sapphire Tsavorite Paraiba 18K
Located in Lambertville , NJ
This Beautifully Designed and Crafted, Gem Encrusted Swan Brooch features over 14 Carats of Diamonds and Fine Gemstones. Delicate and Intricate, the Brooch is set with micro pave, and invisible set...
Category
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Dia...
Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin. Very pretty white and yellow gold with pave-set round diamonds on the body. There are thirty-five 1.6mm round diamonds with a carat total we...
Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Great Chanel dragonfly brooch from Gripoix 70 / 80's gold-plated
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A highlight - spring has to come!
Wonderful, large dragonfly brooch made by Gripoix Paris in the 1970s /1980s.
The long body consists of the iconic Chanel chain with leather running through it. Two wings on either side with all Gripoix glass colors. 2 feelers set with rhinestones, eyes and head Gripoix glass.
Measurement: Length of the dragonfly 11 cm, Wide of the 2 wings 13 cm, body chain 1 cm wide, wings each 2 cm wide.
An unique Chanel...
Category
1970s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Handcraft Owl Lapis 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Coral 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, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin set in 14k gold from the 1940's. Great design with watch that swivels from the safety pin for easy viewing. The safety pin is made with one gold wire t...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Hermes Vintage Gold Plated Cloud De Selle Mother of Pearl Pin
By Hermès
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hermes Vintage Gold Plated Cloud De Selle Mother of Pearl Pin
*Marked Hermes
*Made in France
-It is approximately 0.5″ x 3".
-Classic and beautif...
Category
2010s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Coro Flower Twist Rare Ruby Tremblant Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Coro classic flower twist tremblant duette brooch of gilt metal, green enamel, ruby crystal baguettes and crystal pastes. Both flower clips separate off base to be worn separately. 1...
Category
1930s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Retro 7.40 Ct Diamond Ruby Emerald 18 Kt Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This amazing 1940 art crafted wide brooch, is made to attract the attention
The impressive openwork has been hand created of solid 18 Kt gold
Ethereal elegance related to the Dragonfly, one of the most beautiful ever loved insect in jewellery...
Category
1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Intricately Coiled Fish Brooch with Sapphire in his Mouth
Located in New York, NY
A Captivating Blend of Whimsy and Timeless Style
Celebrate a touch of aquatic charm with this 14K Yellow Gold Fish Brooch, intricately coiled around a round sapphire accent. Whether ...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Co Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tulip 1.9 Inch Brooch Signed Italy
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany and Co. Yellow Gold Tulip Brooch is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry that is sure to be a treasured addition to any collection. This brooch is signed and made of ...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Joseff of Hollywood Leaf Clip
Located in New York, NY
Joseff of Hollywood Leaf Clip from the 1940's. 3 large leaves are rendered in signature Joseff matte green gold. Large and striking scale. Excellent con...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1970S Diamond 1.50cts Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Striking 18K yellow gold lion head brooch.
This estate statement piece is intricately grooved, capturing the essence of the lion's fierce spirit.
It is adorned with 95 round diamon...
Category
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Aquamarine Retro Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari faux aquamarine retro swirl clip brooch. Composed of yellow gold plated sterling silver ribbed chevron, with large rectangular focal aquamarine. Excellent...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Estate Platinum 8.74 Carat Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A curved spray with clusters of round brilliant and marquise-cut diamonds, with eight pear-shaped rubies on a curved double row of diamond baguettes; can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. set in platinum.
8 Pear Shaped Rubies = 8.74 carats total
20 Round Diamonds = 2.30 carats
35 Baguette...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
E. Wolfe & Co. 18KT White Gold Diamond 0.35CT Puffin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
E. Wolfe & Co is a family-run fine jewellery manufacturing workshop, established in 1850 and located in central London. They specialize in creating beautiful bespoke pieces.
This puffin brooch...
Category
1990s British Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Modern 14K Gold & Enamel Golf Club Pin / Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Mid-Century gold & enamel pin / brooch.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
In the form of golf club with green enamel to the handle.
With a safety clasp.
Simply a wonderful...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Salvador Dali Leaf Veined Hand Brooch: Vegetal Vision
Located in New York, NY
The Dali Leaf Veined Hand pendant brooch is ornamented with oval faux cabochon ruby nails and a round emerald faux cabocheon on the stem. Made of 18 karat yellow gold plate. Originally created in fine jewelry 1949, this brooch a 2001 re-edition. Signed :Dali Joies...
Category
Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Retro DeRosa Retro Bouquet Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Raph DeRosa Retro oval cut faux emerald and topaz double bouquet clip brooch with crystal rhinestone pave accents. Marked DeRosa on clip. Good Condition: Wide 2.75" x Length 3....
Category
1940s North American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1940s Tank Platinum and 6 Carat Diamonds Double Clip Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Magnificent diamond platinum double clip.
Tank or retro style. Probably France, circa 1940. Condition: Good.
Brilliant-cut.
Total approximate diamond carat weight: 6 carats.
Height: ...
Category
1930s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Safety Pin Paste Pig Assemblage, Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Charming Safety Pin Paste Pig Assemblage, Studio VL from the 2000's. A period 1930's 14k gold safety pin has been paired with a Victorian paste se...
Category
Early 2000s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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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