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Brooches For Sale
Louis Feron Master Jeweler 1901-1998: Paris, Costa Rica, New York
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
By Emily Banis Stoehrer & Frederic S Sharf.
This publication explores the life and work of the late sculptor, master ciseleur, and jewelry manufacturer, Louis Feron (1901-1998). With...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Gold Stick Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Nouveau floral 14K yellow gold stick pin featuring a natural pearl popping out of an enamel flower. Four tiny pearls are set in the two leaves. No make...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch
15ct Gold
Circa 1910
Beautiful Edwardian Bar Brooch. Set with a Centre Aquamarine & Three Seed Pearls Either Side.
Measures Approx Length 44.5mm & Width App...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Crescent Shape Hammered Textured Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The David Webb crescent-shaped pin features a distinctive hammered texture, creating a captivating interplay of light and shadow across its elegant, curved form.
The pin is stamped ...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Star Brooch & Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, yellow gold and silver brooch and pendant, comprising thirty-one old mine cut diamonds, and twelve rose cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 15 yellow gold, wi...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold. This magnificent peacock is crafted in 18k white gold. The body and tail are pave set with 139 total round ...
Category
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Snake Brooch with Blue Topaz
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary fashion Serpent brooch is in 18 karat white gold with natural transparent blue topaz. It belongs to Mesopotamian collection. This piece will be custom made, and can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Topaz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
Bennie Ration Native American Kachina Sterling Silver Figural Pendant Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Navajo Native American 3D Sterling Silver & Azurmalachite Kachina Pendant. It has a fabulous appealing design and is imposing in size & presence. This Kachina is 4" inches tall and 1.54" width by .81" deep not including the pendant loop. This handcrafted piece was made by renown artisan Bennie Ration...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly Clip
Description: White gold and 18k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Clip Featuring Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds.
Specifications:
Gemstones: Yellow Sapphires Est 2.50 cts
Diamonds. .10 cts
Design: Dragonfly motif
Features: Brooch set with 9 Diamonds and Yellow Sapphires Wings...
Category
Early 2000s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Panther Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Estate Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Unique & stylish vintage panther pendant/brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s).
One small estimated 0.01 carat emeral...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Paste Brooch France
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Paste Brooch France set in sterling from the 1920's. Beautiful quality construction and high style design. 2.5" x 1.4"
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Coral Button Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Button Brooch of beautifully matched coral buttons from the late 19th Century. Wonderful coral color, Gilt metal. 1880's Ita...
Category
1880s Italian Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
French, 19th Century, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond ‘En Tremblant’ Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An exceptional French, floral spray 'en tremblant' brooch pin. This 18 karat gold piece comprises of several components which screw together to form one large brooch. The piece can b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch set with rose cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with rose diamonds, total approximately 2.00ct G/H – SI
Detailed description
the size of the brooch is 4.6 cm by 3.0 cm wide
weight 14.1 gra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Crab Diamond Pearl Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Pearl Crab Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co.
The Tiffany & Co Platinum Crab 1.50ct Diamond Pearl Pin Brooch is a luxurious and whimsical accessory.
Crafted in platinum, i...
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Emerald Turtle Brooch, 63.64 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary turtle pin by Van Cleef & Arpels showcases the house’s signature blend of whimsical design and expert craftsmanship. At its center is a striking oval cabochon emer...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century 18K Rock Crystal Lover's Eye with Silver & Paste Teardrop
Located in New York, NY
While the craze for Lover’s Eye miniatures flourished from the 1790s through the 1820s—spurred on by the Prince of Wales’ famously illicit romance with Maria Fitzherbert—this brooc...
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Amethyst Diamond Heart is A Pendant and Brooch Victorian 18kt
Located in Stamford, CT
A regal 18 kt Edwardian diamond and amethyst pendant/brooch to exoresses your loving thoughts. The amethyst gem is considered a spell caster, and the spell would be passion. Four hea...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
TIFFANY CO 18K Gold Platinum topped Old European Cut Diamond Fleur-de-Lis Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An antique, Edwardian/late Victorian era, Fleur-de-Lis brooch marked Tiffany & Co, set with Old European Cut Diamonds weighing approximately O.75- 1.00 total Carat weight, the larges...
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Brooch by Tiffany & Co.
Features Round Rubies set in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Set in Platinum
Appx Total Length = 2 1/4"
Total Mass = 24.4 grams
Featured in Heri...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yves Saint Laurent Crystal Wheat Brooch, Goossens
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Crystal Wheat Brooch, by Maison Goossens, Paris. Beautiful construction, multi layered and large imposing scale set in silver plate met...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
GIA Certified Russian Emerald & Burma Sapphire White & Yellow Diamond Joker Pin
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Russian Emerald & Burma Sapphire White & Yellow Diamond Joker Pin
GIA report # for Emerald is 5222519629
Natural beryl , Emerald
Origin Russia
GIA report # for Sapphire is 2221519630
Natural Corundum
Natural Sapphire
Origin Burma/Myanmar
This Gorgeous Pin is made out of 18 Karat White gold .
superior quality of diamonds , all VS clarity and E color
Total diamond weight is approximately 4.5 ct
There is a Carved Natural Russian emerald Which is GIA certified of approximately 8 ct in weight
Measurements 14.03X11.77X6.31
There is GIA certified Burmies Cabochon Sapphire of 6 ct...
Category
1990s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sterling Articulated Figural Artisan Brooch by Ann Biederman c 1990
Located in University City, MO
Sterling articulated figural artisan brooch by Ann Biederman c 1990
The unique handmade brooch is designed with a child in various
postures playin...
Category
1990s American Brooches
Antique Victorian portrait brooch, ceramic, hand painted
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine antique Victorian era hand enamelled porcelain brooch.
The brooch is an oval shape with a hand painted porcelain plaque to the centre featuring an angelic child or a Putti.
...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Verdura 1950's Lapis Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Frog On A Leaf Brooch
By Verdura
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional frog perched upon a furling lily pad leaf
Frog is made of carved lapis lazuli and measures 25.0 x 27.0 mm
Opaque ultramarine blue in color with strong gold ...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Platinum & Vari-Cut Diamond Flower Spray Brooch
Located in London, GB
A fabulous classic from the mid 20th century that adds glamour and sparkle to a cocktail dress, lapel or blouse.
This eye-catching floral brooch depicts small flower clusters in bri...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diminutive, Lifelike, Yellow Gold Tiger Brooch with Enamel & Bright Emerald Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This petite but very bold and dramatic 18k yellow gold tiger brooch appears at rest, but ready to pounce. With a length of 1 3/16 inches, width of 1 inch and height of 1/2 inch, this very dimensional brooch is certain to make a lasting impression. Bold black enamel tiger stripes contrast the rich enamel golden body color. The faceted, bright emerald...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Invisibly Set Ombre Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary set 18 karat white gold , Diamond and Blue Sapphire leaf brooch. Each of the five leaves are invisibly set with Princess Cut ston...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Swan Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Swan Brooch
A Bulgari brooch from 1988, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and designed in the s...
Category
20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Edwardian /Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (1905)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian (Belle Epoque) Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th C)
Strikingly distinctive Edwardian-era beauty, expertly hand fabricated in platinum over 18K yellow gold during t...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
EDWARDIAN 1905 Belle Epoque Brooch 18Kt Gold And Platinum With 2.74 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque bow-brooch.
This is an gorgeous statement brooch, created in England during the Belle Epoque and Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1900. The beautiful br...
Category
Early 1900s English Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Platinum, Gold and Diamond "Flamme" Vintage Brooch/Hair Barrette, c. 1960's
Located in Aspen, CO
Made popular by the world famous House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this Flame motif diamond set platinum piece backed with 18K yellow gold can be worn as either a brooch or hair barrette....
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K Sardonyx Cameo Split Pearl Brooch and matching Earrings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This brooch and earrings are special and in perfect condition. The brooch has a female portrait carved in a beautiful detailed manner. There are 9 pearls surrounding the Cameo with...
Category
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Norwegian Enamel Brooch Finn Jensen 1950
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage sterling silver enamel (guilloche) pansy brooch by Finn Jensen of Norway.
The brooch is approximately 1.8" x 1.6" (46mm x 41.5mm).
Weight 23g
The brooch is in excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Romantic Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Oscar Heyman 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Elephant Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Since 1912, Oscar Heyman has been creating magnificent jewelry with the finest gemstones sourced from around the world at their atelier in New York City.
The 18 karat yellow gold an...
Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Bethesda, MD
A stunning and versatile vintage piece from Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with platinum accents. This intricate design features an openwork circular motif adorned wi...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
❤️❤️ VI...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Palladium Plated Wyvern Pin with Brown Leather
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Palladium plated Wyvern pin with brown leather
Inspired by legendary mystical animals, these stylish cufflinks feature hand-carved wyverns and dragons. In traditional folklore,the "...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Materials
Palladium
Antique Egyptian Revival 14k Gold & Carnelian Cabochon Stick Pin w/ Hierogylphs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Egyptian Revival stickpin or tie pin.
In 14 karat gold.
Prong-set with an oval carnelian cabochon in the form of the small tablet engraved with stylized hieroglyphs....
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Vintage silver smokey rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 3...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage NAPIER signed gold tone amethyst crystals designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Christian Lacroix Vintage Heart Brooch Rainbow Collection
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled gold toned heart brooch from the Rainbow Collection.
Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France.
Indicative mea...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Francoise Montague Brooch Giant Gray Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this stunning, dimensional pin brooch for French jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, handcrafted artisanal resin brooch features a large fl...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose Brooch Pin, 18k
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose Brooch Pin is crafted from 18k gold and features brilliant-cut diamonds for a stunning display of luxury. Its classic design makes it t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Textured Gold Toned Heart Charms Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold toned heart brooch featuring 3 heart charms : 2 made of multicolored resin, 1 made of gold toned metal embellished with clear crystals.
Mark...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Oscar de la Renta Clear Crystal Fish Stone Brooch, Pin, in Goldtone
Located in Milford, DE
Perfect your look with this gold-tone fish brooch set with sparkling Swarovski crystals. For the perfect marine aesthetic!
Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Crystal
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch
18K White Gold - 10.08 GM
Diamonds - 2.57 CT
Exquisitely crafted, this 18K white gold brooch features a stunning natural diamond-en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14+ Carat Gem Encrusted Swan Brooch Diamond Ruby Sapphire Tsavorite Paraiba 18K
Located in Lambertville , NJ
This Beautifully Designed and Crafted, Gem Encrusted Swan Brooch features over 14 Carats of Diamonds and Fine Gemstones. Delicate and Intricate, the Brooch is set with micro pave, and invisible set...
Category
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Dia...
1970s Oak Leaves And Enameled Acorns 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Oak leaves and enameled acorns 18k yellow gold clip brooch.
The "1970s Oak Leaves And Enameled Acorns 18K Yellow Gold Clip Brooch" exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and ...
Category
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage gold tone pink rhinestone 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
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold and Silver Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique stick pin in yellow gold and silver, the head of the pin formed as a horseshoe, crafted in 9 karat yellow gold, to a pin of silver.
The horseshoe (symbolising good luck ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage gold jewel Maltese cross designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux stones
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTA...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
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
Sphinx Gold Plated and Turquoise Glass Abstract Bow Brooch
By sphinx
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Sphinx gold plated abstract bow brooch, decorated with a diamond cut and turquoise glass stone design. Measuring length 5.5 cm / 2.1 inches by maximum width 2.6 cm / 1 inch...
Category
1970s English Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Alfred Philippe Miniature Chick in Egg Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Collectible Trifari Alfred Philippe miniature sapphire and emerald chick hatching from a pave crystal rhinestone egg .
Gold plate base metal, rhinestones, and glass cabochons.
Designer A Philippe, dated 1949. Advertised by Trifari in...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage gold tone rhinestone key heart 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 46
❤...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Antique Purple Enamel Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold by Krementz
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Pansies symbolize a hope that love should not be forgotten.
A beautiful brooch from the early 1900s, this deep purple pansy will add a pop of intrigue to any outfit. The enamel peta...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Old Cut Diamond 'Starburst' Pendant/Brooch Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A Victorian old cut diamond 'Starburst' pendant with detachable brooch fitting, circa 1880. The pendant is set with an estimated total of 11.15ct old cut diamonds, old mine cushion c...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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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