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Brooches For Sale
Vintage MONET signed gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47
❤️❤️ VINTAG...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Victorian 1.80 Ct Diamond Love Knot Brooch Pendant 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
°Symbol of Love °
Love knot has origins that go far back in time
Knot design has been found in Celtic artwork, carved sculptures from the ancient Egyptians, and also ancient Greek je...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Platinum/18KT Gold Orchid Brooch with Fancy Yellow & White Diamond
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Since 1912, Oscar Heyman has been creating extraordinary fine jewelry for connoisseurs and collectors. Known as the “Jewelers' Jeweler,” a title earned while producing pieces for Car...
Category
1990s American Romantic Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Austro Hungarian Silver Enamel Perfume pomander Chatelaine Pin
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely Stunning details on this rare antique Renaissance Revival ,Austro Hungarian gilt Silver and Enamel pomander Chatelaine pin . Beautifully hand painted with fine details .
...
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Vintage panther gold enamel rhinestone designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Swarovski Vintage Classic Crystals Iconic Swan Yellow Silver Brooch Pin
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Vintage Classic Crystal Iconic Swan Yellow Women Brooch Pin, Silver Tone
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Size: 1.8*1.5 cm.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come w...
Category
1990s Austrian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
French 18K Diamond Maiden Brooch After Maison Menu
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptional French brooch centers on a serene beauty with upswept hair perched above an old pear cut diamond. Symmetrically arranged openwork foliate flow around her, further embellished by a tiny clusters of grapes and a pair of handled urns. The reverse is beautifully detailed as well and contains a partial maker's mark on the pin stem and a French eagles head hallmark on the c-clasp. I believe this brooch was likely made by Maison Menu...
Category
1880s French Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA. This gorgeous Cartier brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The center of the brooch has a lar...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrington & Co. Antique Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1890s by Carrington & Co., Regent Street, London, this English crescent moon brooch is composed of rubies, diamonds and a pearl. The brooch is designed as a tapering c...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Cat Brooch with Blue Sapphire Eyes Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage 18K Cat Brooch with Blue Sapphire Eyes Yellow Gold
This 1960 Italian Cat Pin is a delightful example of artistry and craftsmanship, capturing...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k white gold brooch, featuring pear shaped green jade stones, surrounded with approx. 0.90ctw H/VS-Si diamonds.
Brooch is 2 3/8" x 1 1/4".
Marked 750.
Weight - 20.3 grams.
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The most incredible gold brooch by perhaps the most famous modernist jeweller to have lived, Andrew Grima. Formed from 18 karat gold this 'nest' style brooch is crafted with satin-finished gold bars which interconnect, centring on an octagonal citrine and accented with baguette cut diamonds. The three dimensional pin is typical of the work by Grima in the 1960s and is reminiscent of some of the famed pieces he made for royalty and high society. The pin is hallmarked for Haller Jewellery Company...
Category
1960s British Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone pearls rhinestones maltese cross designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone mother of pearl old pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with mother of pearl
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Antique vintage brooch representing a bouquet composed of an antique cushion-cut diamond da...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Real 7.25 CTW Diamond 7.5 CTW Emerald Floral Brooch in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Real 7.25 CTW Diamond 7.5 CTW Emerald Floral 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Transformable Art Deco Period Diamond Ruby Platinum Pendant, Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, multi-faceted jewel which may be worn as a pendant on a diamond Riviera necklace, a wide torque style necklace or suspended from a more delicate chain when turned 360 degrees, as a clip brooch, as a large stunning ring when clipped to a wide band, even as a hair ornament. Clip brooches of the Art Deco period were designed to be transformable, facilitating use in a variety of interesting ways.
The asymmetrical swirl design suggests movement and complements the flow of high quality multi-cut diamonds and rubies.
Circa 1935
A similar pair of diamond and ruby scroll clip brooches made for Cartier New York circa 1935 are illustrated in Cartier 1900...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Double-Clip Brooch in Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco Double-Clip Brooch in Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Double-clip brooch in 18k gold (750°/°°) and platinum. The two clips, designed in a geometric pattern and partially op...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Signed Edwardian Marcus & Co. 14K Gold & Sapphire Stick Pin
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian stick pin.
By Marcus & Co.
In 14 karat yellow gold with a small, round faceted blue sapphire.
Simply a wonderful signed antique...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
English Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond 1 Carat Flower 2.2 Inch Long Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 karat white gold diamond flower brooch pin, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this s...
Category
Late 20th Century English Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charles Krypell 18KT Gold 3.2 Ct Ruby 2.67 Ct Diamond Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning piece of fine jewelry, this Charles Krypell brooch pin is crafted from 18KT yellow gold and features a heart-shaped natural ruby ston...
Category
1990s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage heart gold tone glass cabs designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Tiffany, 18K Gold Rubelite Sapphire Diamond Firework Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a parrot, the head studded with round peridots, the body and tail feathers applied with translucent green and blue enamel, the beak applied with black enamel, further acc...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pennino Enamel and Pink Crystal Spray
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Enamel and Pink Crystal Spray from the 1930's. Rhodium finish with enamel leaves set with a cluster of pink bezel set crystals and pave accents. 2.5" x 2.25" high.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Rhodium
Victorian Cameo Brooch with Pearls & Damonds in Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite 19th-century cameo brooch features the timeless motif of the Three Graces, expertly carved from a single shell.
Crafted between 1880 and 1890, during Victorian era o...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage JACKIE COLLINS gold enamel panther designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 2.5" by 1.88"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
20th Century American Brooches
Antique 1880s Lily of the Valley Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold lily of the valley old mine cut diamond brooch with 5 dangling old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 1 carat hall marke...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
14 Karat Gold Brooch by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1960
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Orimattila, FI
Brooch by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1960
Fine and Rare Finland Jewelry
Smoky quartz
Gold 585
One picture from Kupittaan Kulta old ca...
Category
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold
HAMILTON Art Deco 18k Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era crafted by Hamilton. Crafted in platinum, the case of the watch features two rows of channel set French cut sapphires, which exhibit ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Emerald Fish Fur Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A striking and whimsical 18K yellow gold diamond sapphire fish brooch. The body is pave set round cut nature sapphires in vivid blue creating a rich scaled texture. A marquise cut em...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Birks, Antique Purple Tourmaline & 14K Yellow Gold Brooch, Canada, Circa 1900
By Birks
Located in Chatham, CA
BIRKS (1879-Present) - Antique 14K yellow gold oval brooch - set with one large oval faceted purple Tourmaline (approx. .56 carats - 6.5 x 5 x 3 mm.) - surrounded by 12 small round f...
Category
Late 19th Century Canadian Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Garant & Blue Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Red Ruby - 5 carat
Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 16 carat
Natural Green Garant - 3 carat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird designed as a stickpin with genuine feather decoration. Hand set paste sterling bird with black enamel detailing on b...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Textured Heart Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold tone heart brooch.
Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France.
Indicative measurements : max. height approx. ...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co .50 Carat Diamond Platinum Turtle Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite .50 carat Tiffany & Co platinum diamond turtle brooch that can be used as a pendant as well. It’s an extremely well-crafted modern piece with 53 round brilliant diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage SWAROVSKI swan logo signed gold plated clown circus designer brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI with swan logo
• gold plated with enamel and crystsls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with m...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold silver hat designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold and silver tone
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Two-Tone Rose Spray Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant 2 Toned Rose Spray in 14k gold with diamond centers. Rose flowerheads are rendered in pink gold with green gold leaves and stems. Wonderful craftsmanship.
This particular des...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Coro Enamel Iris Brooch
By Coro
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
This Vintage Coro Enamel Iris Brooch is a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry that highlights the artistry and elegance of the Coro brand, renowned for its fine costume jewelry in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Chanel 80s Gold Knot Logo Brooch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s classic gold knot logo brooch. Comes with original box.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage Jadeite Jade Hand 24 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Hand carved Chinese Jadeite Jade Hand and hand crafted 24 Karat yellow Gold Brooch. Approx. 3.55” Long. Super cool vintage ...
Category
Early 20th Century Artisan Brooches
Materials
Jade, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Gold, Diamond, and Red Spinel Moon & Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 14k gold, red spinel, and diamond stickpin.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
Prong set with graduated diamonds and synthetic red spinels.
The stickpin's head in the form of...
Category
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Glow Spiral Swirl Snail Modernist Chunky Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Glow Spiral Swirl Snail Modernist Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
Excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on the ...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Sterling Silver Mexican Brooch Set With a Large Green Cabochon Stone
Located in valatie, NY
Large Vintage Mexican Brooch Bezel Set With a Large Green Cabochon Stone in a Sterling Silver Bezel. Marked "Sterling" and "Made In Mexico."
Trent Antiques has been a respected nam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥
Main Stone: Ruby
Approx. Ruby Carat Weight: .20cttw
Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold
Weight: 3 grams
Dimensions: 18mm x 18mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Lapis Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Pearl Seahorse Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This stunning and detailed piece has been hand crafted in 18K yellow gold and masterfully etched into the magnificent nautical creation you see before you. There are beautifully elec...
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Marcel Boucher Art Deco Doves Suite
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Marcel Boucher Art Deco Doves Suite from the 1930's. Early MB mark on pierced gold plated dove with pave accents and matching clip bird earrings in flight. 1930's USA.
Bird l...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian Gold Etruscan Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 14k Gold Etruscan Agate Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Lovely 14k gold work throughout with Etruscan bead work on the ball motifs.
Intrica...
Category
1860s American High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique French Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Enamel Shell Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique french 18k gold shell brooch centered with 1 large natural white south sea pearl size 8mm diameter flanked with old mine cut diamonds and color...
Category
1890s European Antique Brooches
Carol Felley Sterling Silver Wolf Brooch Pin 1990s
By Carol Felley
Located in Wallkill, NY
The work of New Mexico silversmith Carol Felley rarely comes along and when it does, it's a thrill because her designs are so amazing. This sterling silver Wolf brooch...
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chanel Early Lion Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Classic Chanel Lion motif quatrefoil shaped brooch composed of pearls and grey crystal rondelles. All her baroque signatures are evident from the rich gold filigree work, the pearls ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Ruby and Diamond Small Crab Design Brooch / Pendant Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful crab brooch or pendant, set in lustrous 14 karat yellow gold, is a captivating and unique piece of jewelry. The body of the crab is adorned with vibrant red rubies, cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Paul Lobel Sterling Silver Abstract Trumpet Brooch
By Paul Lobel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mid-Century Modern silver brooch.
In sterling silver.
In the form of an abstract trumpet.
By Paul Lobel. Lobel was a Romanian-born and New York based jeweler, desig...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
A floral brooch featuring round-cut diamonds and rubies, and a stem set with baguette-cut diamonds.
Approximate Length: 3.13 Inc...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Lilly Sapphire and Green Sapphire Big Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lilly brooch is the master piece of art.The top quality Sapphire and Green Sapphire which make in pave setting graduated color.We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of pave setting more than 40 years.We set by using microscope.This piece of art like I draw a color shading on the flower by we using the real natural color stone to shade.You can imagine as a real flower .Close your eye and open your eye again.It look magnificent.The Sapphire, Green Sapphire is top quality .It is very sparking. Sapphire use...
Category
20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Krementz Art Nouveau 14k Gold 1.25ct Aquamarine & Pearl Open Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful Krementz antique pin/brooch was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold with a solid .900 platinum top during the art nouveau period and features an open, scalloped, marquise...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Gold Antique Diamonds Chicken Jewelry Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique 14K Yellow Gold figural brooch. The brooch is made in a shape of a chick, encrusted with Diamonds. The brooch is adorned with engraved detailed patterns. Antique and Vintage Gold Jewelry...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Seaman Schepps 18K YG Diamond Citrine Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980s Seaman Schepps 18K yellow gold brooch with diamonds & 7 meticulously carved citrine leaves. Along the vine of leaves are 5 diamonds in E-F color & VS-SI clarity, 5 fac...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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