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Brooches For Sale
Vintage gold tone envelope letter rhinestone heart 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 49
❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Diamonds Pearls Lily of the Valley Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
This amazing brooch is finely modeled as a beautiful Lily of the Valley.
The green leaf is naturalistically carved from a single piece of nephrite jade and as flowers there are pearl...
Category
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Castellani 42.06ct Black Opal Venus Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Gold Brooch
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Castellani® commissioned to have this distinctive 42.06ct Natural Black Opal hand carved into an intaglio.
The subject is “Venus Rising Out of the Sea”,the same scene that the famous...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Moonstone & 14 Karat Gold Hat Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. hat pin.
With a smooth round cabochon bezel set in 14k gold on top of long gold pin stem.
Simply a wonderful and rare hat pin by T...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
La Triomphe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Brooch #18652
By La Triomphe
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone and Diamond Brooch-
This spectacular brooch features one turquoise gemstone (15 mm), six oval lapis lazuli gemstones (7 mm x 4 mm) and 12 round brillia...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling and black Diamond Brooch #569C
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling and black Diamond Brooch #569C, 20th century. Designed by Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen. Marquise elongated shape, polished sterling double lozenge centre ...
Category
2010s Danish Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage gold tone rhinestones enamel elephant designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Pearl Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a pair of antique 14 karat yellow gold filigree and seed pearl lapel or stick pins. These pearl stick pins, in Dutch called 'tower pins', feature seventeen bright seed pearls...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sterling Silver Women's Etched Profile Brooch w/ Gold Tone Bezel & Gemstone
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Can be used as either a brooch or pendant.
0.925 sterling silver.
Weight: 12.3 grams.
Dimensions: 35 x 30 mm.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage cameo brooch in 14k yellow gold.
Cameo Lady Bust Left, Short Hair.
11.1 Grams overall.
1 1/4" in width and 1 3/4" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MODERNIST Fish Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian whimsical fish brooch.
This is a beautiful colorful brooch of a betta fish created in Italy with exceptional craftsmanship. The brooch has been crafted with thorough deta...
Category
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Go...
Victorian Era Mourning Brooch in 14K Gold with Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Step into the past with this exquisite antique Victorian mourning brooch, crafted in 14k yellow gold and adorned with natural pearls. This brooch is a poignant reminder of the Victor...
Category
Mid-18th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moss Agate And Diamond Brooch 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval moss agate within a rose-cut diamond surround, within original case length 2.3cm
Weight: 3gr.
Category
1840s Scottish Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique French 18K Gold, Lapis, & Ruby Figural Owl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French figural stickpin.
In 18 karat yellow gold.
Depicting a very finely detailed three-dimensional owl with ruby cabochon eyes perched atop a lapis lazuli orb.
S...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Georgian Revival 14k Gold 5ctw Rose Cut Diamond Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Prong, Pave & Bezel Set
Total Carat Weight: 4-5 (approx.)
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 20.66 Grams
Overall Wi...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Gold Tone & Rhinestone Bow Brooch - Unsigned - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage gold tone and rhinestone bow brooch - unsigned - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - fine surface scratches from age and use ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Vintage Egyptian Revival Brooch of 18k Gold by UnoAErre
By UnoAErre
Located in Lewisburg, PA
"Like a lotus flower we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world." –Unknown
This Egyptian revival brooch (circa 1980) was made...
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This is a versatile piece of jewelry. You can wear it dressed up or dressed down. The brooch is made of 18k white gold with fancy colored and white dia...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panther Diamond Pin / Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Cartier diamond panther brooch captivates with its elegant craftsmanship, featuring meticulously set diamonds that bring to life the fierce and graceful essence of the iconic pan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage BOUCHER signed gold tone modernist designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed BOUCHER
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤️❤️ VINTAG...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Early Victorian Diamond Pin .40ct Mined Rose Cut Original 1840s Antique Brooch
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Victorian Antique from 1840s Vintage Rose Cut .40ct Diamond Pin/Brooch
Featuring 21 Natural Rose Cut Diamonds
10K-14K Gold, We Didn't Want to Test
Completely H...
Category
1840s Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch from the 1930's. Cat is hand carved and reverse painted with highlights on ears and polka dot bow tie. Hand painted glas...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vhernier Milano Grapes Brooch in 18kt White Gold with 2.88 Cts Diamonds & Quartz
By Vhernier
Located in Miami, FL
Bunch of grapes brooch designed by Vhernier.
Magnificent and rare three dimensional brooch, created in Milano Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Vhernier. This beautiful colorful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Daisy Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique brooch (circa 1910-1920) features a bouquet of 14k gold and white enamel daisies. The pin bears the makers mark for Carter Gough.
The piece measures 0.7 inches by 1.75 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage silver tone enamel rhinestone bow brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18K Gold With Ebony Wood, Horn & Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Eva Soussana and her partner the "Atelier Franck Mico", are proud to introduce to you the "Goliath" Scarab, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival mechanical beetle brooch.
Fabulous antique piece, created in Rome Italy in the 19th century, circa 1870-1880. This magnificent brooch has been made in the shape of a scarab, with patterns of Etruscan and renaissance revival. Carefully crafted with multiples parts, made-ups in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats which are finished with textured and incised designs. The wings of the scarab can be opened and close by a mechanical push button in the shape of a pistil to discover an arrangement of gemstones. It is embellished with a great assortment of natural earth mined opals...
Category
1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Art Deco Diamond Brooch By Leon Hatot
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond brooch by Leon Hatot, the semi-cylindrical shaped brooch set to the centre with an octagonal-cut diamond estimated to weigh 1 .2 carats with two sets of trillion-...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage gold tone sapphire blue rhinestones 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
Weiss Floral Pin Brooch and Clip On Earrings, Turquoise and Emerald Crystals
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Weiss brooch and clip on earrings. A floral-themed collection, featuring a dazzling display of turquoise cabochons and amethyst crystals p...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Brooch CARTIER Bird, Yellow Gold, Rose Coral, Chrysoprase, Ruby, Blue Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Brooch Cartier Bird is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted by the renowned luxury jewelry brand, Cartier. This brooch features an intricate design t...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Chrysophrase, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing our exquisite Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch that is sure to add a touch of elegance to your collection.
Measuring 2 inches (5 cm) tall with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Coral, Silver, Vermeil
Vintage CIRO Art Deco Dress Clip Pair 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage CIRO Deco dress clips. The coolest clip and an effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship from this 20th Century English jewellery company.
The Dress Clip:...
Category
1930s Vintage Brooches
Antique 17K Yellow Gold Cherub and Three Women Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece is crafted in yellow gold, featuring an intricately carved relief.
The design showcases three women and a cherub. The cameo is set within an oval frame, highligh...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian Lucky Clover Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Lucky Clover Brooch from the late 19th Century. Beautiful detailing with 2 conjoined clover heads and vines. Silver plated metal. 1890 USA. 2.75" x 1".
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian 2.00ct Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s this beautiful Victorian brooch features a cluster of six old cut diamonds at its heart. Hand crafted in 15 carat yellow gold the brooch is wonderfully shaped. Th...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Try God' Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, inspirational lapel pin.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
In the form of the words: 'Try God'.
Simply a wonderful pin from Tiffany!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
Fineness:
Marked 925 for sterling silver fineness.
Marks:
Marked for Tiffany & Co. / 925
Measurements:
Height: ca. 13mm
Width: ca. 15mm
Depth: ca. 10mm
Weight: ca. 2.9 g
Items purchased...
Category
20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Vintage 14K Gold Round Prong Diamond Handmade Wire Spray Branch Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding vintage brooch/pin is well crafted in solid 14k greenish yellow gold and features a large handmade wire spray design set with fine quality diamonds throughout. These...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 18k gold Victorian owl brooch - large Owl Head - Antique pin - Art Nouveau
Located in Antwerp, BE
This wonderful Victorian owl brooch stole our hearts the second we laid eyes on it. This antique brooch features a wonderful owl head with many details making the feathers almost app...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Edwardian Diamonds Pearls Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique 14K Gold Edwardian manner brooch. The brooch is made in a foliage design, encrusted with Diamonds, decorated with Pearls and Amethyst accents in the corners. Unmarked. Cir...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Tiffany & Co. Bee Brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. bee brooch is a truly whimsical creation. The brooch features 0.50 carat of blue sapphires, claw set across the body of the bee, with a contrasting 0...
Category
1970s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Ruby and Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elevate your style with the magnificent Tiffany & Co Ruby and Diamond Bee Brooch. Made from 18kt gold, this bee pin features a dazzling display of 20 rubies totaling 1.35ct, and a si...
Category
1990s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Garter Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking & Beautiful quality large Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate garter brooch; The agates have a highly polished mirror finish and all are separated with finely e...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Charming Platinum Seahorse Brooch with Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds & a Ruby.
Located in Aspen, CO
Well executed seahorse motif brooch in platinum and set with buff topped sapphires, buff topped emeralds, diamonds and a ruby eye. Buff topped stones (sometimes referred to as jelly...
Category
1990s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pearl and Diamond Floral Star Brooch and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian pearl, diamond, and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising one old European cut diamond, and seventy-four half seed pearl, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with 15 karat yellow gold pin and fittings.
This beautiful Edwardian brooch and pendant is set to the centre with a sparkling old European cut diamond, held aloft within a claw setting. The diamond is bright, white, and sparkly. Petals of gold, set with seed pearls, branch from the diamond, creating a central flower, raised above the rest of the brooch. The flower resides above a 6-rayed star, adorned with seed pearls, the slender rays interspersed with pearl set foliate tendrils. The piece is complete with a pendant hook, safety clasp, and removable brooch pin in yellow gold, allowing the piece to be worn multiple ways. It is likely this piece would have been purchased alongside an Edwardian pearl necklace...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panther Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Show your fierce side with this Cartier panther pin. The iconic motif is crafted in high polish yellow gold with black enamel spots in a ferocious pose.
Length: 1.75 inches (approx....
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Labradorite Butterfly Carving Pink Tourmaline Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 Karat gold labradorite butterfly carving pink tourmaline diamond pendant necklace
The process of making this pendant brooch set in 18k gold with sparkling diamonds, started just ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Labradorite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Starr and Frost Belle Epoque Spinel Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Black, Starr & Frost Belle Epoque Diamond and Spinel platinum on gold pendant floral and scroll brooch on 18k white gold chain. The pendant features a 1.75 carat red spinel center s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Cartier brooch (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The stylish vintage brooch features 3 fluted high domes in a textured shell motif. The whimsical design of the brooch highlights the bold aesthetic of the retro period. The brooch is large in scale and is ideal worn on a lapel as a bold statement piece. We were lucky to acquire the set of jewelry including the ring, brooch and earrings (each sold separately).
The brooch is accompanied by a letter of expertise from the International Antique Jewelers...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Gray Mother-of-Pearl White Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features a dragonfly design crafted in 18k white gold and accented with a sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds of an estimated 0.15 carats and grey ...
Category
Early 2000s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch 19.85 Carat Natural Fancy Colored Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A floral spiral of varied natural fancy color diamonds in various shapes with white diamond accents. Fancy colored diamonds include yellow,orange,chartreuse, and brown. Set in 18 kar...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Red Coral and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A Signed Tiffany leaf motif brooch with a dome shape coral in the center. This brooch was made in Italy circa 1979 and set in 18 karat yellow gold. The co...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch Coral Branch & Carved Sapphires with Diamonds, Circa 1910
Located in Southbury, CT
This antique coral and sapphire brooch is striking and quite unique; a bit eccentric -natural, organic, and elemental.
A 60 mm tall, 61 mm wide branch of natural angel skin coral w...
Category
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb Frog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, green enamel, and Cabochon Rubies for the eyes.
Signed by David Webb
2 x 1 1/4 inch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Fish Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Make a splash with this whimsical yet luxurious fish brooch. This piece is made from 18K yellow gold, gleaming with intricate detailing. Each element is done with remarkable precisio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink & Blue Aurora Borealis Crystal Four Leaf Clover Brooch, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 2.75" x 2"
- Gold plated
- Pink/blue AB crystal rhinestones
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Good vintage condition
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
MONET - Large Vintage Gold Tone Bow Brooch - Signed - U. S. - Circa 1980's
By Monet
Located in Chatham, CA
MONET - Large vintage gold tone bow brooch - signed - United States - circa 1980's.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - fine surface scratches from age ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
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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