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Brooches For Sale
CHANEL gold metal 21A CHATEAU DES DAMES LOGO TEXTURED CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Large CC brooch in beige gold-tone metal is a striking statement piece with intricate detailing. Featuring an ornate embossed texture, it is further enhanc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Rabbit Ruby Sapphires Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in FR
Great gift for a Rabbit lover with this adorable Brooch
The hairs are made of yellow gold threads (18k)
The eyelashes and mustaches in white gold
The eyes are sapphires and the mu...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage gold flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 43
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage gold tone blue navette flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed maltese cross gold crystals designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Bochic “Candy Butterfly” Fire Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Vintage Brooch Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Candy Butterfly” Fire Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Vintage Brooch Set 18K Gold
From the “Capri” collection
Natural Opals - 11 carats
Natural shapes
Natural Ruby Cabochon - 6 ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...
Bird Brooch 18k Gold - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat yellow gold brooch depicting a bird. Beautiful chiseled decorations all over the body. Pink gemstone as the eye. Stamped 750 and unidentified maker mark. Pin in white gol...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Diamond & Sapphire Crescent Moon Brooch in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
A romantic celestial brooch from the Victorian era, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a platinum top. The crescent moon is set with approximately 2.00 carats of rose-cut diamonds, acce...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Magnificent Large Antique Georgian Regency Period Black Dot Paste Turban Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb antique Georgian Regency period black dot paste and silver turban ornament brooch.
Circa 1810
The hand cut, hand polished stones set in a substant...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
Jay Strongwater Four-Leaf Clover Enamel Charm, Gold-Plated with Crystals, JAY
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 1.25 inches
Marks/Hallmarks: Jay Strongwater, CN
Materials: Gold plating, enamel, crystals
A stunning four-leaf clover charm by Jay Strongwater. Add a touch of elegance ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone small apple designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤️❤️ VINTAG...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
David Webb Art Deco Style Pearl Diamond and Black Enamel Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco design brooch features and impressive cultured pearl (13.53mm diameter) of superb quality and condition. It is enhanced by 84 round brilliant diamonds weighing approxim...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Brooch
Platinum
Circa 1910
Fabulous Bow Shaped Brooch, Set with Calibrated Sapphires & Old Cut Diamond
High Quality Safety Clasp, with Gold Pin
Measures Approx 81....
Category
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Nouveau Gargoyle Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Art Nouveau Gargoyle Stickpin in 14k Gold with Pearl, by Blank & Co. (Circa 1910)
A fantastical and finely crafted jewel from one of Newark’s mo...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Chanel 2020 Broche CC Silver Twist CC Maxi Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from 2020 with a large CC logo motif in twisted and shaped blackened silver metal. Width 4.7 cm x height 3.25 cm. The brooch comes without an invoice or original packag...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Estate 18 Karat Gold Plique a Jour Enamel Articulated Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold and multi-colored jeweled plique-a-jour enamel butterfly brooch with fully articulated wings and ruby eyes. Finely chased antennae, faceted ruby eyes a...
Category
20th Century Spanish Romantic Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
CHANEL gold & blue enamel 24P CC DENIM HEART Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel heart brooch in gold-tone metal is a unique blend of texture and elegance. Featuring a twisted-edge frame, it is filled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Ciner Crystal Gilt Metal Floral Brooch & Earrings Circa 1970
By Ciner
Located in University City, MO
Ciner Crystal gilt metal floral brooch & earrings set c 1970
The elegant three-dimensional brooch & clip-on earrings
are encrusted with rows of tiny diamante pave' crystals
The cen...
Category
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage gold pearl moon crescent brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$76 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage NAPIER signed gold tone rhinestone heart designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage KJL for AVON signed silver tone rhinestone bow brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL for AVON
• silver tone finish with crystal stones
• vintage designer runway pin brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 2.5 " by 2.75"
CONDITI...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
CHANEL pearly white 21B STRASS CC PEARL HEART Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel heart brooch in pearly white resin exudes timeless elegance with a luminous finish. Accented with beige gold-tone metal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Chanel Broche Croisiere 2018 Light golden multi row chain Brooch Resort 2018
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cruise 2018 collection brooch (on the theme of Ancient Greece) in pale gold-plated metal composed of a row of 4 motifs - a CC logo on a pink enameled cabochon, a flower encrus...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18kt Italy Ruby Floral Spray Brooch Pin in Yellow Gold
Located in Greer, SC
"Lady's floral brooch with rubies is made in 18 karat yellow gold, stamped 18KT, marked Italy Tiffany & Co, weighs 4.1 pennyweights, cast and hand assembled construction, bright, sat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold maltese cross large designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 40
❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Whimsical Figural Hang Man Crystal Brooch circa 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical figural hang man crystal brooch c 1960
The unique figural brooch is designed with an
andrognous figure that may be a man or monkey
figure suspende...
Category
1960s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
$95 Sale Price
29% Off
Early Victorian brooch with onyx and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with onyx and rose diamonds up to 0.25ct – 41.5 grams
detailed description
the size of the brooch is 5.1 cm long by 4.4 cm wide
weight 41.5 ...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
18th C Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This rare and exquisite 18th C jewel is designed as a flowing ribbon set with 24 gemmy raspberry red table-cut rubies, draped with 16 shimmering peruzzi and rose cut diamonds and accented with 4 deep red garnets. This brooch has been beautifully hand-fabricated in silver and rose gold...
Category
1790s Rococo Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
Vintage MONET signed gold tone sapphire emerald glass designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
William Spratling Rare Early Sterling Silver Wood Design Artisan Brooch c 1940
Located in University City, MO
William Spratling Rare early sterling silver wood design artisan brooch c 1940
The unique artisan brooch is designed with coiled bands of sterling silver
The center is adorned with ...
Category
1940s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marcel Boucher Art Deco Ballerina Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Marcel Boucher Ballerina Brooch from the Art Deco period of rhodium and pink gold plate. Pierced skirt with dancer poised en point. 2" wide x 1.75". 1940's USA.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Starfish Pin Brooch Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Starfish Pin Brooch Large
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 16.30 grams
Measurement: 45mm(1.77") wide x 56mm(2.2...
Category
2010s Spanish Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Neotrigonia Shell Trident Brooch - c1880
Located in Hummelstown, PA
The Greek sea god Poseidon and his Roman counterpart Neptune are often associated with a three pronged trident. The spear is believed to be symbolic of power and the holy number three. This wonderful Victorian era trident brooch features a platinum topped gold spear head...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930's Blue Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch original 1930's Czech butterfly
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This 1930's blue glass rhinestone brooch on a brass coloured metal base, with claw settings, is the perfect finishing touch to your outfit.
Length: 3 inches
Width: 1.9 inches
Mate...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby - 14 carat
Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 8 carat
Green, Pink, Yellow
Natural White To...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, S...
$984 Sale Price
28% Off
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Whole Shining Crystals Flower Chunky Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Whole Shining Crystals Flourish Flower Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss or scratches.
Rare to find...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Love Kisses Pin Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Love Kisses Pin Brooch
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 4.80 grams
Measurement: 36mm(1.42") wide x 10mm(0.4") high
Hallmark: Paloma Picasso ©...
Category
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage AK ANNE KLEIN matte gold heart designer runway brooch
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AK ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.39" by 1.25"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Boucheron Art Deco Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This sleek and sophisticated brooch was artfully designed and meticulously handcrafted by the esteemed French jeweler, Boucheron. Exquisite in every way, this linear brooch centers o...
Category
1920s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
A Playful Icon of Nature and Luxury
Bring a touch of whimsical charm to any ensemble with this Tiffany & Co. Bee Brooch, crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold and adorned with ruby eyes...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Blue Green Enamel Fish Brooch with Ruby Eye
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Collector’s Piece of Playful Elegance
Dive into the enchanting world of Cartier with this Vintage 18K Gold Fish Brooch, sporting blue and green striped enamel and a 2mm ruby f...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage gold tone pearls glass dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls and glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
S...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold
Vintage 13-15cts Natural Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in 18k White Gold
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
Oval step-cut sapphire, with old-cut diamonds set in 18k white gold and platinum. Accompanied by French markings on the back, and signed Mellerio.
The maker’s mark (Melledio dits M...
Category
Late 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermès Grand Apparat Gold Brooch Trimmings
By Hermès
Located in FR
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Brooch
Print: Trmmings, Tassels
Pattern issued from "Grand Apparat". We find these trimmings on the mane of the central horse on the scarf, but also on th...
Category
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gold Plate
Vintage signed MONET gold plated crystals flower designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Early Estate Georg Jensen Cabochon Amber Sterling Silver Pendant Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate Georg Jensen cabochon amber and sterling silver pendant brooch.
Circa 1910
This beautiful piece may be worn as both a pendant and a b...
Category
20th Century Danish Romantic Brooches
Materials
Amber, Sterling Silver
15ct Victorian Brooch Ruby Set Hearts At Ends Seed Pearls Diamond set Heart Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Fabulous Victorian Gold Brooch. Set with Rubies, Diamonds & Pearls.
Features Two Little Ruby Set Hearts at Either End & Di...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Vintage gold pearl rhinestone small octopus designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Joan Rivers Flower Brooch with Red Crystals and Amber Glass Stone
Located in London, GB
Joan Rivers large flower brooch embellished with warm red crystals, and a centre amber glass stone.
Measuring length 7.4 cm / 2.9 inches by maximum width 5 cm / 1.9 inches.
This is...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
14k yellow gold brooch set with Corallium Rubrum - 5.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with Corallium Rubrum - size 2.4 cm diameter
detailed description:
The diameter of the brooch is approximately 2.4 cm by 1.0 cm high
weight: 5.4 grams...
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold plated knot rope designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Christian Lacroix Gilded Heart Brooch for Noel 97 Limited Edition
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris heart brooch is a limited-edition piece from the Christmas 1997 collection. The rare design boasts an ex-voto-inspired design with a gilded and ...
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate
Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Lanvin Paris brooch features a turtle with silvered metal framing, topped with yellow enamel and complemented by Gripoix poured glass cabochons in carnelian color. The piec...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel
1980s CHANEL Gold Toned Rhinestone CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL CC brooch is crafted of gold toned metal encrusted with dazzling white rhinestones. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Measures approximately 4.5 x 3.7 cm. Comes with...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch c. 1950
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Expression of Prestige and Timeless Style
Capture the elegance of a bygone era with this Vintage Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and hailing from th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Basket of flowers brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 3.20ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold (pin) with silver brooch set with rose diamonds up to 3.20ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 4.7 cm long by 4.1 cm wide
weight: 15.1 grams
set...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage TRIFARI crown gold white ename flower designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with some signs of wear / cracking on en...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
BAROQUE IBERIAN (SPAIN) EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH 18Th Century.
A radiant, ravishing, and regal Baroque (Georgian/Iberian Spain) pendant/brooch XVIII Century. Finely handcrafted in darkened silver over 18K yellow gold. Displays 2 exquisite back foiled emeralds: an emerald cut of 9 mm X 7.5 mm in the center and a pear-shaped drop dangling emerald below of 11 mm X 6 mm.
Both gemstones present a vibrant, richly saturated bluish-green hue that creates a striking contrast to a curvaceous foliate motif embellished with approx. 4 carats / 96 table...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco Paste Fob Lapel Watch 1920s (see condition report)
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Art Deco paste fob watch. An unsigned beauty. During the 1920s & 30s Art Deco style reigned supreme. The bold new designs flowed though to fashion introducing streamlined, geometr...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Marcel Boucher Vintage Double Layer Crystal Sunburst Feather Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Marcel Boucher Vintage Unisex Double Layers Sparkling Crystals Sunburst Feather Swirl Dome Modenrist Chunky Brooch, Gold Silver Tone
Very good condition. Very light scratches or col...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate, Gold Plate
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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