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Brooches For Sale
Rare Oversized Chanel Jewelled Crest*
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Byzantine Crest Brooch of rectangular and square cut gem colored and crystal foiled stones. This incredibly massive brooch is mounted on a signatur...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
This exquisite piece by Van Cleef & Arpels is a testament to the brand’s iconic craftsmanship and design. At the...
Category
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro 1930 Cockatoo Bird Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The platinum and 14K yellow gold cockatoo is sitting on an engraved golden branch. The bird has a golden feather bonnet and golden beak, a ruby set in gold is the eye. The platinum b...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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
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 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
Henry Dunay Sterling Silver African Elephant Brooch with 18 Karat Gold Tusks
By Henry Dunay
Located in Bethesda, MD
Discover the artistry of Henry Dunay with this captivating African elephant brooch, meticulously sculpted in sterling silver. This exquisite piece stands 1 5/8 inches tall and is ado...
Category
1990s North American Brooches
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pearls & Turquoise Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(19) Natural Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape- Prong & Stem Set - White Color - 1.8-2.6mm (approx.)
(18) Natural Genuine Turquoise- Round & Oval Shape - Prong & Ste...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Terrier Dog and Collar Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This delightfully scruffy three dimensional terrier has been intaglio carved into a rock crystal cabochon and hand detailed with fine paint brushes. The cabochon is backed with a glo...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Animal Jewelry 18K Gold Mouse playng Guitar Brooch Designer
Located in Brambleton, US
Van Cleef and Arpels Animal Jewelry 18K Gold Mouse playing Guitar Brooch Designer
This is a fine piece of vintage estate jewelry crafted in highly desirable 18K yellow gold. It is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Angel Skin Coral Bird Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish and finely detailed Antique Mediterranean Angel Skin Coral, beautifully Hand carved Swan surrounded by Hand crafted 14 Karat Gold mounting of leaves set with Emeralds and Dia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Early Green Cluster Bead Clip
Located in New York, NY
Super large Miriam Haskell Early Green Cluster Bead Clip/Brooch from the 1930's. Clusters of green grape beads fall from brass leaves embroidered with faux pearls and more green bead...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage 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
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 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
Tiffany & Co. Large Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
Elegant authentic Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold Heart brooch by Paloma Picasso. This elegant brooch measures H 1.75 x W 1.25 inch. The brooch has a beautiful high polish finish. This...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Large Moon Circle Swirl Twist Glow Matte Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light colour loss, light scratches. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 4.8*4.8 cm.
Weight: 13 g/each.
Crown Trifari create...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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 Art Nouveau Style Diamond and Akoya Pearl Brooch in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite Art Nouveau-style brooch is a timeless blend of elegance and craftsmanship, set in 14 karat white gold. The intricate openwork design is adorned with delicate single-c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Miriam Haskell Massive Fern Fronds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's 3 dimensional fern fronds motif massive brooch set in signature Russian gilt. The spines of each fern are hand sewn with crystal rose m...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Mikimoto White Akoya Cultured Pearl Spray Brooch Set in 14 Karat White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely Mikimoto brooch features exquisite akoya cultured pearls set in lustrous 14 karat white gold. The brooch design showcases the timeless elegance of pearls, with each pearl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Opal Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 28.7 grams.
Totally is opal about 30 ct.
Totally is diamond 2.50 ct.
The diamond is has G-H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Totally is Emerald and...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Antique 14k Tri Color Gold Unique Shape Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Custom Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Deep Purple Color - 26.8x18.4mm (approx.)
Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White C...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Retro 1935 Convertible Double Clips Brooch in 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible double clips brooch from 1935
Exceptional statements convertible clips, created during the late art deco and the early retro periods, back in the 1935. These pieces has ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Enamel Violets, Late 19th Century
Located in Riverdale, NY
Realistic spray of violets in enamel and gold from the late 19th Century. Fine gold wirework form a loosely wrapped "twine" holding the blooms togethe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch
By Sandor
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch from the 1940's. Set in antique bronze finish with paste set locket in crystal, purple and ruby with swag chaining. 1940's USA. Locket...
Category
1940s American Victorian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bulgari Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Earrings and Brooch Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Earrings and Brooch Set
Description:
This vibrant and luxurious set by Bulgari includes a pair of floral earrings and a matching brooch,...
Category
20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Finest 18k Gold GIA Aquamarine Sapphire Ruby Diamond Emerald Fancy Floral Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent vintage statement brooch which was hand-crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. This fancy brooch features a gorgeous, GIA certified, large and ric...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond and Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating brooch by Herbert Rosenthal is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and refined design. Crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, the brooch takes the form of a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold Honey Bee Brooch / Pin with Diamond Eye
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Capture the charm of nature’s most beloved pollinator with this exquisite honey bee brooch, crafted entirely in 14 karat yellow gold. The delicate wings, polished to perfection and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel designer purse bag 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 ArtNouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave BlueZircon Silver Snake Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Art-Nouveau period while German-born Vienna-based silversmith, niello master, and entrepreneur Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921) was prospering from a related refinery busines...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
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 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
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Feature faux coral, pearl and turquoise cabochons...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Nouveau Period 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapel Pin with Three Faces by Krementz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Kremnetz 14-karat American Art Nouveau period pin or brooch.
Of horizontal lozenge form with a finely worked repousse depiction of the three faces of women with ename...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Signed American Edwardian 14k Gold and Amethyst Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Edwardian stick pin.
In 14k gold.
By Eckfelt & Ackley Inc of Newark, NJ.
With a fine buff top cut amethyst cabochon set in a fancy engraved bezel.
Marked to the re...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Composed of 18K gold, this antique archaeological revival brooch in the form of a fibula dates from circa 1870. Elaborately ornamented with appl...
Category
Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Starfish Brooch 18K and Sterling Silver With Lapis Center
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. Lapis Lazuli Starfish Brooch in 18K and Sterling Silver
This brooch by Tiffany & Co. features a modern starfish design, with careful attention to detail throughout. At...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Earrings Brooch/Pendant Demi Parure Spanish
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 18th century Iberian emerald demi-parure composed by earrings and brooch/pendant in yellow gold, with Spanish hallmarks and accompanied by fitt...
Category
18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds Maravellous 18.76ct Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Pend/B
Located in US
An exquisite statement Brooch/Pendant necklace featuring an oval cut natural Colombian emerald weighing 16.16 carats set in a ribbon motif brooch. The ribbon is set with tapered bagu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage LILIEN signed gold tone rhinestones butterfly designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LILIEN
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Pietra Dura Flower Lily of Valley Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Pietra Dura Brooch in 14 Karat Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image of flowers including a gorgeous central whit...
Category
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone rhinestones small jewel butterfly 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
REGNER FRERES Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cuff Bracelet - Double Clips
By Regner
Located in New York, NY
Envisioned as two cresting and cascading waves, one set with rubies while the other diamonds. Both rise from an 18K yellow gold cuff. Cascading down the side as if two congruent wave...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Chalcedony Sculpture in 18kt Pendant and Brooch with Pearl and Diamond
By Robert Guyon
Located in Logan, UT
This exquisite sculpture was carved in luxuriously luminescent blue chalcedony by American lapidary master Steve Walters. The drama in this piece of jewelry cannot be overstated; the large scale of the exquisite chalcedony and the gorgeous movement of the carving combine for an exceptional piece of wearable art.
The chalcedony is an intense natural blue color, and it exhibits a high degree of translucency. A gorgeous diamond, set in platinum, is perfectly nestled into the carving. The removable French Polynesian gray pearl is the perfect accessory for this dramatic piece.
The hand-fabricated 18kt mounting allows this piece to be worn as a brooch, or hung from a wide variety of necklaces, including pearls.
-Blue Chalcedony (natural, carved by Steve Walters)
-French Polynesian Gray Pearl
-0.75ct Diamond
-18kt Gold and Platinum
-sculpture is approximately 70mm x 25mm (2.76" x 0.98")
-removable pearl adds an additional 15mm in length (0.59")
-wear as either a brooch or a necklace enhancer/pendant
-product number: AG-19
-made in the USA by Dalan Hargrave...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Bochic “Orient” Frog Ruby & Tsavorite Brooch / Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Frog Ruby & Tsavorite Brooch / Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Natural Red Ruby - 1.00 carat
Natural Green Tsavorite - 3....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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
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
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTA...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
AVON signed gold teapot dangle crystal drop designer pin brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone with dsngle crystal drop
• vintage designer pin
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage c...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold pearl tree designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Bar Pin with Tourmalines and Seed Pearls
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold bar pin featuring seed pearls, 2 round pink tourmalines, and 2 green tourmalines. 1.75 inches long with a finished weight is 4.6 grams.
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Revival Enamel Diamond Jeweled Ship Boat Galleon Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large 1950's Renaissance revival enamel ship brooch constructed with silver on 14k yellow gold. The boat is decorated with cultured pearls, rubies...
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Go...
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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