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Brooches For Sale
Vintage Gold Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set, Faux Larimar Cabochons
Located in Milford, DE
A sophisticated vintage set, featuring gold-tone mesh bezels, accented with faux pearls and centerpiece faux larimar cabochons. Includes a single pin brooch and a pair of clip-on ear...
Category
20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Antique Art Deco 1930s 12.00 Carat Ruby & 7.40 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 6 carved Rubies weighing approximately a total of 10.00 carats, 38 Square cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 2.00 carats, 4 Baguette cut Dia...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone green eyes zebra designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
Gorgeous, Unique Brooch by Tiffany & Co.
Features Round Rubies set in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Set in ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Gold, Ruby, Emerald, & Diamond Figural Insect or Bee Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold pin or brooch.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
In the form of a bee or other insect with two small diamond eyes, a prong set emerald cabochon for the thorax, a...
Category
20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
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
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Large Multi Colored Crest Brooch, France
Located in New York, NY
Massive Multi Colored Byzantine Crest pendant brooch made by Maison Gripoix, France. Poured glass with rhinestone encrustations forming a large crest ...
Category
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Peacock Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 3.79 carats, Cabochon Ruby 8.62 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.97 carats and Diamond 4.51 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Width: 5.5 cm
Length: 7.5 cm
Total Wei...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large 4" Salamander Lizard Crystal Gold Plated Brooch by Maresco 1980s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Exceptional salamander lizard gecko made by Maresco is the 1980s. He is bold, and flashy in pristine condition. The gold plated brass animal is totally encrusted with Swarovski rhinestones from his nose to the tip of his tail. He has gold plated feet and legs paved with emerald green stones and his eyes peer out in green, also. There is a ladder ridge along his spine with channel set emerald cut stepped foiled stones...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous drop brooch taken from the Victorian period. At its centre, a captivating blue turquoise stone is encircled by a series of old mine cut diamonds with their br...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Antique Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional gold flower with furling petals
Painted with basse-taille enamel over linear engraving
Transparent iridescent yellow to pink with blue veins
Enamel with min...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage KENNETH LANE signed gold tone rhinestone bee insect fly designer brooch
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KENNETH LANE
• gold tone with rhinestones and resin
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
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Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Antique snake brooch
Located in Milano, MI
Antique brooch set in 18ct gold with small old cut diamonds, end of the 1800s period c.a.
Highlights:
- 18ct gold
- Old cut diamonds
- End of the 19th century c.a.
Measurements
- L...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Natural Burma Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An important Victorian pendant with a ruby, diamond and a pearl, 1880s. The big centre stone is a rare natural and not heat treated Burmese ruby weighing 4.32 carats, certified by a ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Cartier Retro Jade Diamond Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique Midcentury
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and rare antique Cartier Jade and Diamond Flower Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold. The stunning jewel is an Antique brooch by Cartier dating to the Mid-Century Modern period. Cartier and Jade have been a special pairing since the Art Deco period. The creation of jewels with vivid green Jade with sparkling white Diamonds has been a hallmark of antique Cartier jewelry...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum 38.9ctw GIA Cushion Cut Aquamarine Diamond Pin Brooch Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Magnificent perfectly bezel set aquamarine in platinum (Very hard to do) with fiery old cut diamond frame. At some point after a bail was custom made for this piece for wear as a pen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1970s Bunny Rabbit Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Bunny Rabbit 14k yellow gold brooch.
The 1970s marked a significant era in jewelry design, characterized by bold aesthetics and playful motifs. Among...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ballerina gold rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 37
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Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Antique Victorian Onyx 1.4 Carat Diamond Shell Brooch 18K Gold circa 1860
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Victorian Onyx 1.4 Carat Diamond Shell Brooch 18K Gold circa 1860
Enchanting onyx diamond brooch in the shape of a shell with a setting m...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Fine Retro 10 Karat Gold and Moonstone Cabochon Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold and moonstone cabochon brooch.
With a large moonstone gemstone bezel set in 10k gold.
The finely polished moonstone cabochon has a lovely milky opacity and a s...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Gold
Vintage matte gold lion designer small pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer pin
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 44
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Petite Art Deco 1930s Platinum & 18K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Stylised Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A petite Art Deco sapphire, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold brooch, comprising one single cut diamond, twenty rose cut diamonds, and twenty calibre step cut blue sapphires, set in...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted Retro brooch from ca 1945. Three 18 karat yellow gold fan shaped elements, on different levels, connect into each other to give an im...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage EMMONS signed gold tone rhinestones cabs designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed EMMONS
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Art Deco Platinum & 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond & Black Enamel Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco platinum, black enamel, and diamond jabot pin, comprising two enamel spheres, set with forty rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, with a platinum ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Ruby & Diamond Dragonfly Enameled Brooch/Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Ruby & Diamond Dragonfly Enameled Brooch/Pendant
1 Cushion-Cut Ruby - 0.232 CT
Total Weight - 3.81 GM
Pendant / Brooch 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Daniel Swarovski Crystal Leaf Motif Brooch 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Two-tone Swarovski Crystals make up this brooch -Silver tone Measuring 3.12 in x 1.38 in. This is out of a massive collection of Contemporary designer clothing as well as Hopi, Zuni,...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Gold Victorian Etruscan Revival Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, 12K gold (unmarked, but tested), "Etruscan" brooch, England, Ca. 1870's-1880's; @2" long. Very good condition, having one minor "scratch" on the reverse side commensurate ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian sapphire emerald diamond 18k yellow gold snake flower brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This intricate Victorian brooch from the 1880s features a coiled snake and flower motif in 18k yellow gold. A round cut sapphire of approximately 0.12 carats centers the design, surr...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold plated pearls designer runway brooch w box
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with faux pearls
• vintage designer runway brooch
• comes with original box
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage co...
Category
1980s German Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier 1960 Organic Brooch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A textured brooch designed by Cartier.
Very beautiful brooch, created in New York city by George Schuler for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950-1960. This modernist fold...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Scroll Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A glamorous mid-century platinum brooch featuring an elegant scroll design, worn by actress Sarah Snook at the 2025 Met Gala. This exquisite piece is set with six richly hued rubies ...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rene Boivin Paris Gem Set Brooch 18kt Gold with 14.09ctw in Diamonds and Pearls
By René Boivin
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set brooch designed by Rene Boivin.
Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Rene Boivin. This fabulous gem set brooch is a one of a kind piece and has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Embellished with magnificent gemstones and fitted with a hinged pair of double bars with a trombone security lock.
Diamonds: Mounted in an impeccable French pave setting, with 221 round brilliant cut diamonds, 11.05 carats, white colorless D/E Color, VVS-1 Clarity.
Diamonds: Mount in bezel settings, with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.04 carats, white colorless D/E Color, VVS-1 Clarity.
Pearls: Mounted with hanging elements that are holding 16 round white pearls, graduated from 5 mm to 8 mm.
Weight: 54.25 Grams, (34.78Dwt).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks and signed, "RENE BOIVIN".
Measurements: 67 mm by 95.25 mm (2.64 x 3.75 Inches).
René Boivin, born in 1864, was a French goldsmith, founded his company in 1890 in Paris. When he married Jeanne Poiret...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Amethyst & Citrine Nature Brooch 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
In the dance of light and shade, the Elvera Amethyst & Citrine Nature Brooch sings a story of warmth and transformation. Crafted in 9 carat yellow gold, vibrant gemstones reflect sun...
Category
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 5.1 grams
Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, F-G Color, VS Clarity, Round Brilliant, Natural Diamond.
Pin...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Fanta Garnet & Sapphire Pendant & Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Fanta Garnet & Sapphire Pendant & Brooch with Diamonds
1 Fanta Garnet - 1.83 CT
Total Weight - 10.35 GM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Retro Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This lovely antique brooch features a slender feather. It fastens with a pin and its safety pump clasp.
Length : 6.2 cm, width : ...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cilea Paris Purple Red Floral Resin Pin Brooch
By Ciléa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this adorable dimensional floral-inspired pin brooch. This hand-made artisanal resin piece features a poppy flower with a textured pattern built together to form...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Art Deco Seahorse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Seahorse Brooch of gilt metal with pave accents form the 1930's. Beautifully detailed with dimensional seahorse wrapped around a jewel capped ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold Tri Flower Brooch with Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round cut Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 0.80 Carats.
Signed by Tiffany & Co.
Circa 1940s
1 1/2 inch diameter
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Radiant Ruby Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Ruby Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Introducing this radiant Ruby Brooch, masterfully crafted in a unique 18k gold flower design. This exquisite piece features 0.85ctw of v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Platinum 0.57tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian ruby, diamond, platinum and yellow gold brooch, comprising three cushion cut rubies, and two old mine cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a 15 karat yellow gold bar brooch...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Amethyst Demantoid Garnets Old Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Round Cut - Prong Set - Very High Quality Deep ROYAL Purple Color - 20mm (approx.)
(24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Prong S...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Bow Brooch Featuring 11 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Totaling Approximately 1.00 Carat. Finished Weight Is 4.1 Grams. 1.2 Inch...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Jade Green Brown Ruby Cabochon Patchwork Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Jade Green Brown Ruby Red Cabochon Marquise Water Drop Patchwork Brooch, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss. Very rare ...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Coro Double En-tremblant Floral Brooch 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and exquisite Vintage Coro En-tremblant Floral Brooch. Most likely designed by Oscar F Placco for Coro during the late 1930s early 1940s. Statement in scale with exceptional c...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the mid-19th century, this silver and gold flower brooch is set with over 13 carats of old diamonds. It is designed as a frond of curling leaves and blossoms, set through...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Aquamarine Hypercalmous Carved 18K Brooch
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K aquamarine seahorse pin 2 x21/2" wide with sapphire eye
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Vintage gold tone jewel pearl maltese cross designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearl and glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Brooch shape of a key with carnelian and diamond up to 0.20ct 11.5 gram 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a key with carnelian and brilliant cut diamond, total 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI
Detailed description
the size of the brooch is 7.0 cm by 3.0 cm wi...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Pearl Diamond Jade Lily of the Valley Brooch c. 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1940.
The brooch is finely modelled as a lily of the valley. The green leaf is naturalistically carved from a single piece of nephrite jade. The white ...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch with ca. 7 carats of diamonds (D-F/IF-VVS).
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Amethyst Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1925.
The brooch is designed as a stylized flower head. It is finely crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. The brooch features seven amethysts of excel...
Category
1920s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Masriera 18-karat yellow gold Butterfly brooch/pendant with multi-color plique-à-jour enameling is delicately detailed with brilliant-cut diamonds and four pearls. The ...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Emerald Diamond Gold Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Fly Pin Brooch; Hand crafted in 14k with Cabochon-Emerald Body and Diamond set Wings.
**This item also available with Ruby, Sapphire or Gold body and head.**
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch from the 1940's. Pink gold retro fan is paired with a rhodium and pave element edged in oval cut faux emeralds and ...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Fabrice Paris Pewter and Copper Massive Floral Brooch
By Fabrice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabrice, Paris designed this gorgeous floral pin brooch. The rare piece features a massive polished pewter-copper leaf, and flower shape with dimensional hand-raised and carved detai...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Copper
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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