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Brooches For Sale
Early Estate Georg Jensen Cabochon Amber Sterling Silver Pendant Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate Georg Jensen cabochon amber and sterling silver pendant brooch.
Circa 1910
This beautiful piece may be worn as both a pendant and a b...
Category
20th Century Danish Romantic Brooches
Materials
Amber, Sterling Silver
Cartier Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Blue Green Enamel Fish Brooch with Ruby Eye
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Collector’s Piece of Playful Elegance
Dive into the enchanting world of Cartier with this Vintage 18K Gold Fish Brooch, sporting blue and green striped enamel and a 2mm ruby f...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Located in SE
Vintage Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 13 natural Emeralds and 15 natural Diamonds, both bezel and pave set. Roll-...
Category
1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled
Vintage Austrian Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Lily of the Valley Clip Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A lovely vintage brooch realistically modeled as a stalk of lily of the valley, set with frosted carved rock crystal flowerheads, each suspending a sparkling full cut diamond, to a carved serpentine leaf. Austrian hallmarks. C 1950
Measurements: 3 3/16" x 1 1/4"
Diamonds: estimated 1 carat
Markings: 750, domestic gold hallmark left facing elephant head, J H maker's mark in double heart indicating this piece was made by Johann Hoburka...
Category
1950s Austrian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed maltese cross gold crystals designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel 2020 Broche CC Silver Twist CC Maxi Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from 2020 with a large CC logo motif in twisted and shaped blackened silver metal. Width 4.7 cm x height 3.25 cm. The brooch comes without an invoice or original packag...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby - 14 carat
Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 8 carat
Green, Pink, Yellow
Natural White To...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, S...
$984 Sale Price
28% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 14k Gold, Diamond, & 33 Ct. Turquoise Cabochon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage white gold, turquoise, and diamond brooch.
In 14 karat white gold.
With a central 33.2± Ct turquoise cabochon surrounded by a halo of 22 round brilliant cut diamonds...
Category
20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Lanvin Paris brooch features a turtle with silvered metal framing, topped with yellow enamel and complemented by Gripoix poured glass cabochons in carnelian color. The piec...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Hydrangea Blossom Turquoise Aquamarine Diamond Convertible Brooch/Pendant
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
A poetic ode to the lush fullness of hydrangeas, this convertible brooch and pendant captures the charm of a summer garden in full bloom. Petals of smooth turquoise radiate outward i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
House Pins by LUCINDA vintage unique brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed
• epoxy over card stock paper
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 43
❤️...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown Diamond, Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Emerald Octopus Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 16.66 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.45 carat and Cabochon Emerald 3.85 carats Octopus Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings
Width: 8.0 cm
Length: 6.0 cm
Total Weig...
Category
2010s Thai Brooches
Materials
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k yellow gold brooch set with Corallium Rubrum - 5.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with Corallium Rubrum - size 2.4 cm diameter
detailed description:
The diameter of the brooch is approximately 2.4 cm by 1.0 cm high
weight: 5.4 grams...
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lunch At The Ritz Costume Jewelry Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lunch at The Ritz costume jewelry pin brooch. The brooch showcases a design featuring swirling gold tone metal and autumnal hues. A rich blend of reds, greens, and golds, r...
Category
20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Antique Austro-Hungarian Emerald Paste Brooch 1900s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful antique Austro-Hungarian Brooch. A crowned style design in solid silver set with clear and emerald glass paste stones. The intricately patterned or chased back a hallmar...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
15ct Victorian Brooch Ruby Set Hearts At Ends Seed Pearls Diamond set Heart Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Fabulous Victorian Gold Brooch. Set with Rubies, Diamonds & Pearls.
Features Two Little Ruby Set Hearts at Either End & Di...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Vivid Modernist Long Leaf Gold Palm Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Vivid Modernist Long Leaf Palm Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece.
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Moonstone Jeweled Crown
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Moonstone Jeweled Crown from the 1960's. A design from the 1940's remade by Trifari a few decades later. Faux moonstone with red, blue, green cry...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Swag Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage swag double dress clip from the 1940s. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship.
During the 1920s & 30s the Art D...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Yellow Gold Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch c. 1950
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Expression of Prestige and Timeless Style
Capture the elegance of a bygone era with this Vintage Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and hailing from th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 13-15cts Natural Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in 18k White Gold
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
Oval step-cut sapphire, with old-cut diamonds set in 18k white gold and platinum. Accompanied by French markings on the back, and signed Mellerio.
The maker’s mark (Melledio dits M...
Category
Late 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Josiah Wedgwood Sterling Silver and Cobalt Blue Jasperware Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Wedgwood sterling silver and cobalt blue jasperware brooch, featuring a classical relief scene with cupid to the left. Measuring length 2.8 cm / 1.1 inches by width 2 cm / .78 inch. It is stamped Sterling Silver, and Wedgwood on the reverse, with possibly an X mark. The silver has some dents around the edge. We have given the brooch a light clean.
This beautiful and classic Wedgwood brooch...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Multi Color Sapphire
Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka
Natural Emeralds
Natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Art Deco Paste Fob Lapel Watch 1920s (see condition report)
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Art Deco paste fob watch. An unsigned beauty. During the 1920s & 30s Art Deco style reigned supreme. The bold new designs flowed though to fashion introducing streamlined, geometr...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
A Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Old brilliant- and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, French import marks for 18 carat gold and silver, cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 4.50cts total,
Measurements 2.90 x...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage gold pearl moon crescent brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$76 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage MADE IN AUSTRIA gold tone glass stones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MADE IN AUSTRIA
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Bakelite Art Deco Olives Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite Art Deco Olives Brooch from the 1930's of hand carved and patinaed green and brown bakelite. 3.5" long x 2.5" wide. 1930's USA.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Beautiful 1950s Large Blue Rhinestone Crystal Silver Tone Vintage 50s Brooch Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s extra large blue rhinestone and crystal silver tone statement brooch pin ! Features lovely iridescent stones that give off the most beautiful shine when hit with ligh...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Kutchinsky Of London 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Floral Cluster Brooch 10.60 Carat
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Impressive Kutchinsky Of London floral spray brooch that is made out of thick 18 Karat gold and has an abundance of high quality Diamond and Ruby gemstones.
This magnificent piece ha...
Category
1960s British Post-War Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage JJ bronze gold horse designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JJ
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 33
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
F.W. Lawrence Arts & Crafts Opal, Diamond and Pearl Grapes Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This enchanting Arts & Crafts era brooch has been artfully designed and meticulously hand-crafted in 14 karat gold by F.W. Lawrence, circa 1900. An electric cabochon opal moon...
Category
1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite from the 1960's. Tiny heart shaped petals are hand pave set with crystals in gilt mounts. Brooch and clip back earrings. Signed. 1960'...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
$775 / set
Vintage matte gold tone cherub angel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Hermès Grand Apparat Gold Brooch Trimmings
By Hermès
Located in FR
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Brooch
Print: Trmmings, Tassels
Pattern issued from "Grand Apparat". We find these trimmings on the mane of the central horse on the scarf, but also on th...
Category
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gold Plate
14.40 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz Pear Shape Gem from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Sky Blue Topaz
Weight : 14.40 Carats
Dimensions : 16.8x13.3x9.2 Mm
Origin : Brazil
Clarity : Eye Clean
Shape: Pear
Cut/Facet: Cushion Pear
Color:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Brooches
Materials
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful vintage leaf double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship.
During the 1920s & 30s the Art Deco s...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Vintage CORO pegasus silver tone flower designer brooch
By Coro
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CORO pegasus
• silver tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️❤️...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold Blue Topaz & Round Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A refined vintage bar brooch crafted in 18ct yellow and white gold, featuring a striking blue topaz at its centre, flanked by brilliant round cut diamonds. The elegant contrast of me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Salamander Brooch Demantoids Diamonds Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Ca 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian demantoid garnets rose-cut diamonds pearls and 18k yellow gold salamander brooch circa 1900. *
The Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Rose-Cut Diamond and Pearl 18k Yellow Gold...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage MONET signed maltese cross gold tone pearl glass designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Attwood & Sawyer Gold Plated Green Blue Red Enamel and Rhinestone Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Attwood & Sawyer gold plated bird brooch with green, blue and red enamel, and embellished with rhinestones. The eye is a green rhinestone. M...
Category
Late 20th Century British Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Boucheron Turtle Brooch, c.1960s
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
From the illustrious Jewellery designer Boucheron, comes this whimsical turtle brooch. Crafted in the 1960s in 18 carat yellow gold the intricate design is adorned with turquoise and...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Brooch
By Coro
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of darkening to ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s CHANEL Gold Toned Rhinestone CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL CC brooch is crafted of gold toned metal encrusted with dazzling white rhinestones. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Measures approximately 4.5 x 3.7 cm. Comes with...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold
Vintage butterfly gold tone rhinestone enamel 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
Cartier Edwardian Inspired Large Diamond Sterling Bow Costume Jewelry Pin
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Inspired Garland Style Large CZ Diamond Sterling Bow Pin
Our exclusive jewellery is unique; this is the only jewel of such quality and eleg...
Category
2010s Canadian Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
18K English Dragon Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K English Dragon Signet Ring from the 1940's. Tapered band is decorated with repousse patterns with a central dragons head. Beautiful quality....
Category
1970s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Cat Brooch Gold 18k, Diamonds and Onyx - Jean and Pierre Bellin, France 1980s
Located in Magenta, IT
A brooch depicting two stylized cats in finely textured 18K yellow gold, adorned with onyx (the eyes) and brilliant-cut diamonds. Made by Jean and Pierre Bellin, France 1980s.
Signe...
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Enamel Brooch circa 1960
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Henning Koppel abstract sculptural enamel and sterling Brooch, Denmark, C.1960. The Brooch of sculptural abstract form, black enamel. Full marks to reverse and numbered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Marcel Boucher Art Deco Ballerina Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Marcel Boucher Ballerina Brooch from the Art Deco period of rhodium and pink gold plate. Pierced skirt with dancer poised en point. 2" wide x 1.75". 1940's USA.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Tiffany Natural Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Tiffany Natural Grey Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin from the early 20th Century. Large 9mm grey natural pearl set with a marquise 40 point diamond and 2 smaller diamo...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Mandarin Garnet - 13 carat
Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 3 carat
Natural White Topaz - - 4 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
1990s Elegant Costume Jewelry Brooch by Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1990s Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) costume jewelry brooch is an exquisite example of the bold, glamorous aesthetic for which the brand was renowned. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches
Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces from the 1920's. Old stock unworn pieces from a French factory. Many designs available in gilt or s...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
$595 / item
Amythest Crystal and Pearl Brooch, Schreiner
Located in New York, NY
Large Amythest Crystal and Faux Pearl Brooch attributed to Schreiner. Large pear shaped amythest crystals are studded with smaller foiled amythest crystals and a series of pearl stud...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian Diamond & Sapphire Crescent Moon Brooch in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
A romantic celestial brooch from the Victorian era, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a platinum top. The crescent moon is set with approximately 2.00 carats of rose-cut diamonds, acce...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18ct Gold Moonstone Brooch #1427, Torun for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold and moonstone cabochon spiral brooch #1427, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. The piece showcases a captivating spiral design centred with a...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
M. Buccellati Sunflowers Emerald Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
The design is of two stylised sunflowers with white gold petals, two sparkling natural emeralds in the centre, yellow gold stem and foliage.
The petals feature a linear Rigatto style...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a stunning 1990s Retro Brass Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro, the celebrated French designer known for his glamorous and bold jewelry designs.
Made from polished brass, giving i...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Brass
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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