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Brooches For Sale
18 Karat Diamond Enamel Birds Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful two bird brooch is sure to be a conversation starter!
18 karat yellow gold birds on branch perch with lots of detail
One eye per bird w...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Mauve Poppy Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this stunning dimensional pin brooch for French Jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a poppy flowe...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Antique 17th / 18th Century English Foiled Stuart Crystal Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Stuart Crystal stick pin.
Set with a faceted rock crystal, traces of pink and red foil, and a gold wire cypher.
The pin is like...
Category
Early 18th Century English Stuart Antique Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co Orchid Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Estate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Orchid Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Estate TIF888
Newly Polished and looks wonderful!!
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Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
This patriotic brooch forms an elegant American flag crafted by the famed American jeweler Oscar Heyman. Using some of the most beautiful sparkling white diamonds, rubies and sapphir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Mother of Pearl Jeweled Artisan Massive Gilt Metal Tassel Brooch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite mother of pearl massive crystal jeweled gilt metal fringe tassel brooch designed by Marena
The opulent huge scale artisan brooch is adorned with a pair of large polished mother of pearl
organic shaped tiles
The mother of pearl tiles are juxtaposed with clusters of glittering aurora borealis small crystals
Accented with erratic clusters of tiny glass enamel seed pearls. The large plaque...
Category
1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Demantoid And Old Mine Cut Diamonds Crescent Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian crescent brooch with old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 1 carat centered with a demantoid stone brooch length is 2.5cm hall marke...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caduceus Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caduceus brooch from the 1940's by Alfred Phillipe in pink gold washed sterling. 1.25" x 1.5" wide. 1940's USA.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
DISNEY signed goofy gold tone designer brooch
By Walt Disney
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed DISNEY
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 40
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 1.40ct 18k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold and silver brooch in the shape of a feather set with rose diamonds. 1.40ct – G/H – SI
Detailed description
the size of the brooch is 4.8 cm by 3.7 cm wide
weight 10...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Enamel Sash Buckle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sash buckle brooch.
With green and white bands of enamel on a sterling silver frame.
These buckles were de rigueur accessories in ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Oscar Heyman Flying Egret Ruby and Diamond Bird Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum flying egret bird brooch contains 245 round diamonds weighing 3.87cts (F-G/VS+), 26 square rubies weighing 1.16cts, and 1 cabochon ruby as ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Chanel Brand New Classic Silver CC Baguette Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Classic Silver CC Baguette Crystal Brooch
*Marked 23
*Made in Italy
*Comes with the original box, pouch, booklet, camellia flower and ribbon
*Brand New
-It is appr...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Vintage European gold tone glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass stones
• 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
Art Deco Lucite Lily Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Lucite Lily Brooch from the 1930's. Massive lucite flower head is cold painted and mounted on an enameled white metal branch with pave r...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Antique Emerald, Diamond and Ruby brooch, Sterling silver and 9lt gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This magnificent antique Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond and Ruby brooch is just breathtaking!
A beautifully designed piece with the greatest attention to detail, well crafted in the A...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection Giant Double Typhoon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The scale and color and form of this brooch is iconic Robert Lee Morris fashion/art jewelry. First is the voluptuous shapes that are crafted into a flowing, undulating sculpture that is then Colored with a Verdigris oxidation, which gives it a shockingly strong bright green color. Then there is the scale; Big Bold and Statement jewelry for sure. Great for the runway and very stylish people. This is a fabulous one of a kind piece for a big coat...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Brass
Vintage Amethyst, Cultured Pearl And Gold Heart Brooch Pendant, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A vintage amethyst and cultured pearl heart brooch-cum-pendant, set with a large, faceted, heart shaped amethyst, in a millegrain edged rub over setting, surrounded by 24 cultured pe...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Chanel Renaissance Ruby Cross Pendant Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional ruby pate de verre glass Renaissance cross brooch/pendant by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. Composed of square ruby poured glass jelly stones. Large in scale and can be hooked onto a simple gold...
Category
1990s French Brooches
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
Antique 1.70Ct Black Onyx and 2.20Ct Diamond, Platinum Cartier Brooch Circa 1925
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.70 carat black onyx and 2.20 carat diamond Cartier brooch in platinum - boxed; part of our antique Cartier jewellery...
Category
1920s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
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
Vintage gold pearl rhinestone small octopus designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Madeira Citrine Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rare item. Iconic Bird on a Rock by Tiffany and Co in Large size in Mint Condition.
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold & platinum ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold 3.0tcw Multi-Gemstone Vine Brooch Pin
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting vintage brooch is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and designed in the form of a graceful vine. Adorned with an array of vibrant multi-colored gemstones, each stone is...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NWT $38, 000 Rare 18KT Black Opal Fancy Parrot Diamond Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant Back Opal Sapphire and Diamond Parrot Brooch Pin Pendant. This Rare Piece Magnificent Rare Multi Colored Sapphires, Fan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Multi-gemst...
Arts & Crafts Walton & Co. 14K Green Gold Dove Brooch with Australian Black Opal
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an exceptional Walton & Co. brooch from the Arts & Crafts era that is made in a rare 14k green gold with an incredible Australian black opal in the center. The brooch has bea...
Category
1910s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch: This 15ct gold jewel (circa 1900) features a vase of enamel flowers, adorned with pearls, a sapphire, and turquoise.
The piece is a brooch, but...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Enamel
Marcel Boucher Retro Aquamarine Clip
Located in New York, NY
Striking Marcel Boucher Retro Aquamarine Clip in sterling vermeil, from the 1940's. Wonderful dynamic design by Marcel Boucher with double clip fittings. Signed MB...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1940s Platinum Diamond Sapphire Duette Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1940s Platinum Diamond Sapphire Duette Pin with high quality Diamonds & Sapphires. Each of the 2 clips features a sturdy clip that could be locked to the bracket. The bracke...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold & Seed Pearl Victorian Horseshoe Crescent Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Lovely, Victorian crescent shaped brooch. Features a lucky horseshoe centre & floral detailing, ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Double Layer Palm Mushroom Crystals Chunky Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Double Layer Palm Leaf Mushroom Crystals Exquisite Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Only very Light scratches at back, barely noticea...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch made in 14k, with work on the stem and leaves of the flower. The total weight of the 15 grams. The length is 2 5/8."
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gemstone Floral Motif Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
One beautiful brooch crafted by famed designer Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch is crafted to depict a large flower as details are seen throughout. The brooch shows multiple layers ...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique FabergeStyle 3AquamarineCabochons 4GreyDiamonds BezelSet Platinum Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Victorian platinum filigree bar-brooch or tie-pin from the Edwardian period with Faberge-style elements features bezel settings with three square-cut 10mm sugarloaf aqua...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Platinum
1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch
Located in University City, MO
1940s Massive crystal gilt metal art deco flower spray brooch
The elegant bouquet of flowers are designed
with glass paste settings in a myriad of colors
The crystal embellishments...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Retro Sterling Heraldic Crest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Heraldic Sterling Crest Brooch from the 1940's with cold enamel accents and pave crystals. 1.5". 1940's USA.
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Blackberry Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920-30s, Austria. This naturalistic Deco period brooch has lush carved jade leaves and ripening hardstone blackberries (rhodochrosite). Its charming colorful look is completed...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro DeRosa Retro Bouquet Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Raph DeRosa Retro oval cut faux emerald and topaz double bouquet clip brooch with crystal rhinestone pave accents. Marked DeRosa on clip. Good Condition: Wide 2.75" x Length 3....
Category
1940s North American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Seattle, WA
An antique original Art Deco brooch with a classic look and elegant details. Eleven graduated diamonds with a total carat weight of approximately 4.26ctw shine bright in gleaming pla...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Aquamarine Pearls Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Aquamarine Pearls Diamonds
Pendant Material 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond carat: 0.05tcw
Aquamarines: Side stones ~ 6 ct (each), center ~ 25 ct stone
Pea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vendome Emerald and Lime Crystal Brooch and Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Vendome semi-parure of dome-shaped brooch and clip-on earrings composed of large round green crystals, each surrounded by small lime-colored crystals in a floral manner, and each wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Emerald
Trifari Crown Textured Gold Motif Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A sophisticated Crown Trifari pin brooch, featuring a textured gold decorative motif in the classic Trifari style.
Hallmarks: Trifari ©
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Czech Crystal Brooch, 1920's.
Located in New York, NY
Ornate crystal brooch with bezel settings from Czechoslovakia 1920's. Openback central crystal with foiled crystals surrounding it in antique brass mounts. 2.75" x 1.75".
Excellent ...
Category
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Italy Mid Century 1960 Enamel Brooch 18Kt Gold With 4.42 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Italian enamel Orchid brooch with natural gemstones
Very handsome and colorful dress clip, created in Milano Italy during the mid-century period, back in the 1960. This attractive p...
Category
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow...
Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic, antique Victorian era lizard brooch is a century old surprise. Shimmering diamonds and lush green emerald 'scales' create an elegant pattern and color palate alongsid...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Green Stone Cat Pin Brooch #15195
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Green Stone Cat Pin
This adorable cat pin is crafted from 14K yellow gold and features two faceted green stones to represent eyes and one green cabachon stone as the...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone Maltese cross lion charms 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 48
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Egyptian Revival Faience Scarab & 14 Karat Gold Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Egyptian Revival stick pin.
In 14k yellow gold.
Set with a possibly ancient Egyptian faience scarab.
Simply a wonderful stick pin!
Date:
Late...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Revival Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Rose Gold Bar Pin or Brooch w Black Enamel & Pearl
Located in Austin, TX
This small black enamel bar pin has a gorgeous cultured pearl in the center and the gold is 14 karat rose gold. This is a retro pin with the rose, black and ...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Floral Brooch Featuring 3 Carats DTW of Antique Diamonds
Located in Montgomery, AL
This exceptional antique piece dates back to the Georgian design period (1714-1840). This design period is quite lengthy as it encompasses the rule of five British monarchies. This G...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Vintage AVON signed gold tone rhinestone Christmas tree designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Victorian 1.38 Carat Diamond Enamel and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian 1.38 carat diamond, enamel and 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 21k yellow gold.
The interlacing, pierced decorated frame is ornamented with a central 0.59ct Old French pear cut diamond.
The exceptional textured scrolling leaf decorated brooch incorporates interlacing bands of vibrant blue hot enamel, in addition to seven individually collet set Dutch cut diamonds.
The lower portion of the brooch features an articulating terminal, reflecting the same design style and accented with a 0.49ct Old French pear cut diamond flanked to the upper and lower portions with two further Dutch diamonds.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and C clasp.
This large diamond brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 21 karat gold; this purity of gold indicates the high quality of the piece.
This impressive Victorian brooch is supplied with two IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this Victorian enamel brooch...
Category
1850s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gold and Enamel Jester Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Finely detailed gold jester brooch in which he leaps through the air. The jester is dressed in black and white harlequin clothing with a diamond cap. A ruffled collar and enamel glas...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique William H Haseler English Art Nouveau Gold, Turquoise & Pearl Brooch/Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique English Art Nouveau gold, turquoise, and blister pearl brooch.
By William Hair Haseler.
In .375 or 9 ct. yellow gold.
With a scrolling openwork gold mount ...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches on 1stDibs
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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