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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century
Vintage Retro 18k Gold 1.50ctw Sapphire & 5mm Akoya Pearl Open Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(50) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Velvety Blue Color - 1.50ctw (approx.)
(9) Genuine Cultured Akoya Pearls - Round Shape - Stem Se...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved coral lady Buddha brooch/pendant with 14k gold and diamond collar
Located in London, GB
This beautiful carved coral lady Buddha brooch has a delicately carved hair bun adorned with pearls and small flowers. The collar is made of 14k gold embellished with 7 round cut dia...
Category
1950s European Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Mid Century Platinum Old Mine Diamond One Carat Bow Brooch 1.3 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Classic Set Old Mine Diamonds Bow Brooch, measuring 1.3" x 0.75", a true testament to timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail...
Category
1950s American Post-War Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Navette Crystal Stemmed Flower Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A gorgeous and utterly timeless Vintage Floral Crystal Brooch. Reminds us distinctly of the one featured in the storyline of Wham's Last Christmas video, and we are coveting the beau...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Silver Brooch Signed Milo Laurel Leaf Bay Leaf Symbol of Victory Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant silver brooch was handcrafted in 1920 ca. It is designed in the shape of a leaf, probably a laurus nobilis leaf. As bay leaf it is part of mediteranien cuisine. Laurel has been cultivated since antiquity as a medical, spice and ornamental plant. Since antiquity the leaf is attributed with victory, good luck and power. The plant is associated with the greek god Apollo. In greek language the word for laurel is identical with the name Daphne. In greek mythology Apollo pursued the nymph Daphne who could not stop the advances of the god and asked goddess Gaia for help. Gaia rescued the nymph and left a laurel tree...
Category
1950s German Post-War Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver
1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Stylized Leaf Coral Fruit Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1950s.
The brooch is finely modeled as a beautiful leaf.
The green leaf is naturalistically carved from a single piece of nephrite jade and as fruits...
Category
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Italian Beaded Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Italian Beaded Cat Brooch from the 1950's in the Coppola Toppo style. Deep brown and amber glass seed beads are hand sewn onto a gilt base with peridot past...
Category
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Georgian Black Dot Paste and Silver Antique Spinning Flower Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Dramatic and historic, this brooch was created in the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some clouding to a couple of the stones and scratches to the surface of a couple t...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
UTI Watch Caged Birds Brooch in 18 Carat Gold circa 1950 Ruby Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
UTI Watch caged Birds Brooch in yellow Gold 18 Carat circa 1950.
One Bird with a Body composed of a Sapphire and a Head composed of a Diamond, the other Bird...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gripoix Antique Jewelry Set of a Brooch and Earrings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gripoix - Set composed of a brooch and earrings in golden metal and glass paste.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Brooch: 4 cm - Earrings: Height: ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Multi-Gemstone & Crystal Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Very Rare - Chanel Vintage Gripoix Multi-Gemstone & Crystal Flower Brooch
Very rare is this gold Chanel brooch designed with signature leather and ...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Coro Invisibly Set Royal "Golden Jubilee" Crown Brooch-Pendant
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Coro Invisibly Set Royal "Golden Jubilee" Crown Brooch-Pendant from the 1950's. Set in rhodium metal with invisibly set square crystals, baguettes and rounds. Comes with matching sna...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Vintage Tiffany &Co Poodle Brooch
Located in Summerland, CA
Vintage 1950s, Small but cute Tiffany &Co 18k yellow gold poodle brooch.
French poodle made in Italy with round cabochon Ruby eyes.
Stamped TIFFANY &C...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Green Gold Ivy Vine Brooch
Located in Troy, MI
Because of its ability to cling to anything and the fact that it is an evergreen plant, Ivy was often presented as a symbol of everlasting life, devotion, fidelity and loyalty. This...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Diamonds Platinum Gubelin Brooch Yellow Gold Swiss, 1950
By Gubelin
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Swiss Brooch Diamonds Platinum Yellow Gold Gubelin, 1950. Beautiful and elegant piece, created in Zurich Switzerland by the famous jewelry house of Gubelin during the post-war period...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
Presenting a collectible Butterfly brooch by Buccellati with a Natural elongated Pear Diamond and Ruby Eyes Created by Mario Bucce...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold and silver.
A lovely antique brooch representing a blooming flower with a large pear-shaped rose-cut diamond at its heart, and rose-cut diamonds at the p...
Category
18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Ice Skating Pin / Watch w/Box Retro 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Watch / Ice Skating Pin w/Box Circa 1950s Retro
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pin.
The pin is un...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Schreiner New York Aurora Borealis & Topaz Rhinestone Brooch and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1950s rhinestone brooch and earring set by famous rhinestone jewelry company Schreiner of New York. They were famous for their unique designs and innovative color combinations. Frequently working with and having the exclusivity with Swarovski stones made only for them. This is a wonderful dome sale brooch...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Italian Antique 18th Century Mythological Carved Coral 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Italian carved coral mounted in gold.
Exceptional antique carved coral piece, made in Napoles Italy back in the late 18th century. This c...
Category
18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jeanne 1950s Gold, Pearl & Rhinestone Huge 4.5" Medallion Pin
Located in New York, NY
An extremely large medallion brooch from the 1950s by New York fashion jewelry company Jeanne. Often Jeanne's creations are small and feature animals. This pieces in a very rare large scale design measureing 4.5 inches wide and high. The gold plated design is unique in the use of textured layered rings to create a cross medallion design. Furthermore, the brooch is accented with large faux pearl cabochons in the center and at the points. Each pearl is surrounded by a band of rhinestones to accent them. The back has an oval signature plaque inscribed Jeanne with a copyright symbol. Very very fine condition.
Jeanne Vintage Jewellery...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
1.25 Carat Diamond and Turquoise Antique Pin 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in vintage charm with our Turquoise and Diamond Antique Pin, a true statement piece, featuring:
— Dazzling diamonds totaling 1.25 carats, adding a...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s 14K Yellow Gold Ruser Cherub w/ Sapphire Eyes
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an amazing signed Ruser pin set in 14K yellow gold that features tvivid blue sapphire eyes! This unique, clever, and whimsical piece depicts a cute little blue-eyed child carrying a bag over their shoulder. The pin is marked "Ruser Cherub...
Category
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond GIA Natural Sapphire 18K Gold Flower Bouquet Clip Brooch-pin
Located in Miami, FL
Summon fall into your life each day with this delightful Vintage Diamond & Multi Stone 18K Gold Flower Bouquet Clip. This lovely RetroVintage retro Di...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Brooch by CLAIR DEVÈ PARIS, fake pearls and resin made in the 1980s France
By Claire Deve
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A decorativ Brooch by CLAIR DEVÈ PARIS, fake pearls made from resin in the 1980s.
Measurement
Height 10 cm
Width 8cm
Depth 1.5cm
Features
- Signed on the backside CLAIRE DEVE PARIS
...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Other
Georgian pearl hair brooch with locket, circa 1770.
Located in London, GB
Georgian pearl hair brooch with locket back opening. Traditional mourning jewellery with locket of hair, circa 1770.
Category
1770s Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Brooch / Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Victorian gold brooch
Brooch is mounted with pearls and pearl surround and European cut diamonds
Center Pearl measuring 10 ...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 14k gold rose cut diamond flower brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a lovely rose cut diamond bouquet flower brooch, dated back to the late 18th century / the beginning of the 19th century.
Each flower in the brooch is adorned with a rose-c...
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Austrian Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Lily of the Valley Clip Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A lovely vintage brooch realistically modeled as a stalk of lily of the valley, set with frosted carved rock crystal flowerheads, each suspending a sparkling full cut diamond, to a carved serpentine leaf. Austrian hallmarks. C 1950
Measurements: 3 3/16" x 1 1/4"
Diamonds: estimated 1 carat
Markings: 750, domestic gold hallmark left facing elephant head, J H maker's mark in double heart indicating this piece was made by Johann Hoburka...
Category
1950s Austrian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Rubies
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 9.4 grams
Ruby Details:
Weight: .20ct, total weight
Cut: Round Transitional Brilliant
Color: Red
Pin Measur...
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cat's Eye Ruby Gold Cat Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chrysoberyl cat’s eye ruby and gold cat brooch pendant circa 1950. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ115B. Scroll down for detailed specifications. A cat lover will immediately notice that the artist of this whimsical cat brooch captured a feline pose and attitude with great skill. It features a pair of fine quality chrysoberyl cat’s eyes set in the eyes. They mimic the appearance of a cat’s eye to perfection. The mouth is kissed by a small ruby. Examine the back of the piece and notice that there is an attachment on the back that facilitates wearing it as a pendant, the tip of the pin stem is neatly tucked into the latch. Treat yourself or someone special to this outstanding vintage cat brooch...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Natural No Heat Blue Yellow Sapphire Platinum Floral Bouquet Lapel Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Depicting a vividly colored floral bouquet with diamond-swathed, romantically scrolled stems and precious blue and yellow color flowers attached with a free flowing diamond ribbon.
This 1960s Retro vintage flower...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Goldtone Big Faux-Pearl Dangles Brooch
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
1950s goldtone big 3 faux-pearl dangles brooch with security clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 2 1/2 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Condition: Very good; some discoloration to edge of goldtone. The matching earrings in silvertone are shown on pg. 302 of Melinda L. Lewis & Henry Swen's book "The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry."
Vintage Napier jewelry...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Rare Vintage Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Vintage Cartier 14k Yellow Gold Brooch with Exquisite 3-Flower Design. Step into a world of opulence and elegance with our extraordinary Vintage Cartier Brooch...
Category
1950s European Vintage Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chanel 1950’s Goossens brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1950’s - 1960’s Goossens brooch, Gabrielle Chanel era
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Schreiner 1950s ProngSet UniqueGreenABCrystals PaveCrystalLeaves Silver Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful prong-set crystal spray brooch by Schreiner New York was made to compliment luxury clothing by a U.S.-based fashion designer, such as Pauline Trigere, in the late 1950s...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Brass
Line Vautrin gilded bronze brooch "Les Grenouilles"
By Line Vautrin
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Very rare double pin brooch linked with 3 chains by French artist Line Vautrin.
Line Vautrin was a French jewelry maker, designer, and decorative artist. Best known for her uncatego...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Avery large clear paste 'en tremblant' brooch, Christian Dior/Mitchel Maer c1954
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and elegant brooch from Christian Dior, made by Mitchel Maer, depicting a rose 'en tremblant', a glorious spray, from the early 1950s. Made of clear paste set in rhodium ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
1950s Retro Mikimoto Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful 1950s Retro Mikimoto pearl brooch made in sterling silver. The brooch features four, 4.50-5.50mm round pearls that are ...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond And White Gold Lilac Flower Brooch, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond flower brooch, in the form of a bunch of lilac, tied with a bow, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds in the blossoms ...
Category
1950s English Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Orchid Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co diamond sapphire and yellow gold brooch circa 1950. *
SPECIFICATIONS:
DIAMONDS: three round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carat, approximately H color, VS clarity.
SAPPHIRES: three round, faceted, blue sapphires.
METAL: 14-karat yellow gold.
WEIGHT: 11.3 grams.
HALLMARKS: signed Tiffany & Co.
MEASUREMENTS: approximately 1-3/8” (3.40 cm) overall diameter.
CONDITION: high magnification photographs show considerable design details, and that the item is in exceptionally good condition, all consistent with age and wear.
* QUESTIONS? Contact us right away if you have additional questions. We are here to connect you with beautiful and affordable antique and estate jewelry.
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old brooch,
50s vintage,
High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA,
length 3,8cm, width 3cm,
very good state.
Countess C...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH:
vintage 50's,
in silver metal, glass rhinestones,
by High Fashion designer ROGER Jean Pierre,
Brooch dimensions 6.8 x 3.8 cm,
good condition.
The French jeweler and designer, famous parurier Roger Jean Pierre has been designing for Schiaparelli jewelry...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch.
The front is covered with enamel, the back is gold-tone metal.
Period: 1930-1940s
Height – 8 cm
Width – 6,5 cm
...
Category
1950s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Brooch Pin Diamonds and Sapphires Two-Color Gold Vintage Art-Deko-Style
Located in München, DE
Stick Brooch Pin, elegantly slim two-pointed shape, the center is adorned with 3 synthetic sapphires in a square cut of fine royal blue and with 4 diamonds totaling approximately 0.3...
Category
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Jacques Lacloche 18 kt. yellow gold jockey and horse brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
The Jacques Lacloche Paris Cannes brooch crafted from 18 kt. yellow gold and colourful enamel portrays a scene of a jockey and horse competing moment...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old brooch,
50s vintage,
High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA,
length 3,5cm, width 3cm,
very good state.
Countess C...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
A very rare ornate 'quiver' brooch, Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, early 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and important jewel by Christian Dior from the early 1950s, Most unusual and striking , typically French and full of reference to past times, this brooch was made by Mit...
Category
1950s British Baroque Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mauboussin Place Vendôme Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
MAUBOUSSIN Place Vendôme Lapel Clip in 18 Carat yellow Gold and Enamel around 1950
Maison MAUBOUSSIN Brooch in 18 Kt yellow Gold depicting a Lantern with the Plaque of Place Vendome ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Vintage Signed Napier Ad Piece Silvertone "Golden Time" Sundial Brooch, 1954
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
Silvertone sundial brooch with security clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 2 1/8 inches long by 2 inches wide. Condition: Very good; tarnishing normal for its age. This is from Napier...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
French Ribbed Gold Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Ribbed Gold Circle Brooch from the 1950's set with semiprecious stones such as amythest, garnet, tourmaline and blue zircon. 1.25". 1950's France.
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold
A multi -coloured paste and gilt 'Maltese Cross' brooch, Coro, USA, 1950s.
By Coro
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A striking and highly decorative brooch , in the form of a Maltese Cross, designed and manufactured by Coro, in the 1950s. Composed of four large faceted and tapered topaz glass ston...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Wolfers Freres Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Brooch, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This Wolfers Freres brooch from the 1950s has been crafted from 18 carat yellow gold set with grain set diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. The fox design features two 0.01ct ...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
12 Antique Gold Stick Pins Made into Pin
Located in Water Mill, NY
Twelve Antique Gold Stick Pins-with Diamonds,Peal and Various Stones made into Pin
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Cartier Mid Century Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
Cartier Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Brooch:
Metal - 14k Yellow
Weight - 21.5 grams
Signed - CARTIER / 14KT
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
A geometric coloured paste 'Christmas Tree' brooch, Weiss, USA, 1950s
By Weiss
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A stylised and imaginative take on a Christmas Tree, this brooch is an iconic design, made by Weiss, and well known in vintage costume jewellery, for its unusual geometric, Art Deco ...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1950s Mid Century 14K Yellow Gold Carved Citrine & Diamond Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This 1950s mid century 14k yellow gold carved citrine and diamond brooch is absolutely stunning. The brooch features three, .15 total weight round cut diamonds to realistically repli...
Category
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Brooches
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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