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Brooches For Sale
Chanel red and black camellia vinyl brooch
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- One of a kind and rare Chanel red and black camellia vinyl brooch from the 1990’s collection.
- Size 3.5” x 3.5”.
Category
1990s French Brooches
Retro 18K Gold Love Bird Brooch Pin with Diamonds and Ruby Eyes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This retro 18 karat gold bird brooch showcases two whimsical birds perched gracefully on a branch, crafted in rich 18K yellow and white gold. The bodies of the birds are beautifully ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Stone Set Filigree Czech Brooch
Located in New York, NY
High quality, stone set filigree Czech Brooch from the 1920's. Large in scale with striking bezel set colored pastes and morning glory and ivy motifs. 1920's Czech. 3.25" x 2.5&...
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Georgian 14k Yellow Gold Opal Cabochon w/ Old Cut Ruby Halo Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(1) Natural Genuine Opal - Round Cabochon - Prong Set - White Base w/ Orange & Violet Color Play - 8mm (approx.)
(14) Natural Genuine Rubies - Old Mixed Cut - Prong Set - ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,317 Sale Price
20% Off
Jade Brooch Moss on Snow Art Deco, Silver, Untreated, Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
It's a carving of peaches; symbolic of longevity. But look at those carved lines on the upper-left quadrant. Ever see a peach with lines like that? What makes this carved jadeite jad...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Jade, Silver
$3,108 Sale Price
20% Off
Roger Jean Pierre Large Scale Depose Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Roger Jean Pierre large scale Depose bouquet brooch from the 1950's. The three dimensional silver plated wire work brooch is composed of three flowers of crystal and jet round and m...
Category
1950s French Romantic Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Coral Cabochon Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Coral Cabochon Brooch made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the brooch is 63 grams.
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Stones Pearls Anchor Brooch
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Stones Pearls Anchor Brooch
14k gold, Russia gold stamp 56
Turquoise stones and pearls
Estimated manufactured year 1880
Category
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bird set with cabochon-cut turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats) set in platinum; the eye and feathers are set with oval- and baguette cut-sapphires ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$70,170
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold With Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
0.30 total diamond weight.
4.57 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby And Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 12.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 2.20 ct.
The diamond is has F-G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is ruby 0.84 ct.
Totally is sapphire 0.5...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
Christian Dior 1966 Vintage Four Dark Green Emerald Oval Rectangle Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1966 Vintage Unisex 4 Four Dark Green Emerald Oval Rectangle Cabochon Elegant Monderist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely ...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Double Layer Flourish Tassel Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Unisex Double Layer Flourish Tassel Spray Flower Chunky Dome Brooch Pendant, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine.
Can be ...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Signed Coro Duette Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Brooch and Dress Clip, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A patented design, this stunning Art Deco brooch comes apart so its pieces may also be used as dress clips. Brains AND beauty? A double threat.
Art Deco brooch featuring a radiating...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Marcasite, Base Metal, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau golden brooch with 0.85ct diamonds, Germany, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique brooch made of yellow 14-carat gold (0.550 fineness) with diamonds.
A delicate openwork form of a brooch in a characteristic Art Nouveau style, referring to curved lines ins...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Jack Gutschneider Handmade 18k Gold 16.5ctw Tanzanite Diamond Large Flame Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a stunning, vintage Jack Gutschneider statement brooch hand crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and adorned with the most amazing quality n...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,788 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Givenchy Picture Frame Style Brooch 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A whimsical Vintage Givenchy Frame Brooch. Frame your favourite fabric with couture cool. A perfect accessory from the House of Givenchy that will be fo...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Enamel and Ebony Wood
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Eva Soussana and her partner the "Atelier Franck Mico", are proud to introduce to you the "Hercules" Scarab, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Brooch with Amethyst, Jade and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch set with amethyst, moss agate and brilliant cut diamond 0.25 ct.
detailed description:
dimensions are 5.0 cm long by 4.0 cm wide
weight 20.3 grams
occupied...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Cartier 18kt. Yellow Gold Panthere Estate Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite 18kt Yellow Gold Panthere Estate Brooch from Cartier is a stunning piece of craftsmanship. Brilliant black enamel spots accentuate the dazzling pear-shaped emerald eye...
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co sapphire hand textured brooch. 7 blue round sapphires set in 18k yellow gold flowers. Circa 1950's.
7 bright blue genuine Sapphires, approx. total weight .21cts, 1.5mm
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid Century diamond 18k gold enamel turtle brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating Mid Century brooch from the 1950s, crafted in 18k gold with enamel detailing and adorned with 19 sparkling single cut diamonds.
Center stone: 19 single cut diamonds
W...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Citrine, Onyx and Diamond Sailboat Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Weston, MA
It is said that a brooch is the purest expression of the jeweler’s art. In this buoyant Cartier piece the careful cutting of the citrines captures the essence of a boat under full sa...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Aquamarine Retro Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari aquamarine Retro clip brooch. Of gold plated base metal, the large aquamarine faceted stone set into a round Retro scallop...
Category
1930s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Scroll Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A glamorous mid-century platinum brooch featuring an elegant scroll design, worn by actress Sarah Snook at the 2025 Met Gala. This exquisite piece is set with six richly hued rubies ...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1935 Fabulous Brooch In Platinum With 17.72 Ctw In Diamonds And Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch with diamonds and emeralds.
Magnificent piece of jewelry, created during the late art deco period, back in the 1935. This fabulous gems-set brooch has been carefu...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage cameo rose rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ❤️❤️
❤️❤️ ALEXAND...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Hummingbird Brooch 12.4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage 14k yellow gold hummingbird brooch.
Tests 57% gold, using a XRF metals analyzer.
The brooch weighs 12.4 grams.
There are six, single-cut diamonds on the tail, .15 total carat...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This brooch features old European-cut diamond diamonds, with an approximate total diamond weight of 2.60 carats, meticulously mounted in platinum.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Natural Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Onyx Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Onyx Bar Pin Brooch
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 8.37 grams
Length: 2.36 inches
Width: 12mm
Diamonds: Appro...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Carved coral lady Buddha brooch/pendant with 14k gold and diamond collar
Located in London, GB
This beautiful carved coral lady Buddha brooch has a delicately carved hair bun adorned with pearls and small flowers. The collar is made of 14k gold embellished with 7 round cut dia...
Category
1950s European Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Rare Vintage Christian Dior Brooch with Baguette Style White & Red Stones
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Tone Brooch Bar with White & deep garnet red stones.
Category
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
$264 Sale Price
20% Off
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Jewelled CC Turn Lock Brooch, Fall 1996
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone CC turn lock brooch embellished with clear crystals.
Fall 1996 Collection.
Marked CHANEL 96 A Made in France.
...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold pin, stamps TIFFANY & CO 750 measures 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches, weight 14 dwt.
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold
$3,500
Alfred Phillipe for Trifari Large Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Alfred Phillipe for Trifari large key brooch of rose gold plated base metal, crystal rhinestone pave, cold black enamel and a focal faux ruby cabocho...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling large Pram Brooch No 392
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Very large, rare Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling large Pram Brooch No 392 Sterling silver designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube for Georg Jensen Denmark C.1960. Full hallmarks 9...
Category
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Belle Époque 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Cat Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This Antique French cat brooch, dates to the 1880s, Belle Époque period. The brooch features two charming silver cats, each encrusted with grain set rose cu...
Category
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique sterling silver key to my heart brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique sterling silver " key to my heart" brooch.
Steeped in sentiment this beautiful brooch has stacks of romantic symbolism.
It features a heart shaped padlock and k...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Shield Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderful vintage Yves Saint Laurent shield brooch. Featuring a large target style plaque embellished with engraving depicting concentric patterned cir...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Griffin Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Edwardian Griffin Brooch in 14k Gold with Diamond and Green Glass Eye, Carter, Gough & Co., Circa 1910
A fierce and finely detailed symbol of strength and guardianship, this antique griffin...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Georgian Garnet and 18 Carat Gold Cannetille Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18 Carat gold cannetille brooch holds a shiny red garnet stone. The detail surrounding this stone is exquisite. This piece could be either a brooch or a pendant.
Face...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Handcraft Emeralds 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Old Mine-cut Diamond Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1885-1890, this late Victorian star brooch is set with over five carats of old mine-cut diamonds. It is designed as star with six long arms interspersed with subsid...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Pair of Platinum Diamond and Ruby Clip Brooches, circa 1950
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of Retro platinum clips with rubies and diamonds. The pair of clips have 17 rubies with an approximate total weight of 2.50 carats, 22 baguette diamonds of circa 2.20 ct, an...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Devil Stickpin Red Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and very rare antique Victorian - Art Deco Devil stickpin in 14 Karat Gold with fabulous Ruby eyes. The face of the devil is absolu...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Aquamarine Crystal Brasstone Pin Brooch, Antique Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Glittering aquamarine-colored glass crystals are hand-set in a brass tone diamond-shaped pin brooch. A stylish antique accessory!
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$84 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Gold Diamond 0.30 Carat Black Onyx 2.1 Inch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum, rose gold 2.1 inch long brooch
Old European diamonds weighing approximately 0.30 carats , G color VS clarity
Brooch made during early 20th century
Rose gold marked 585 purity, 14 karat
The Art Deco Platinum Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Brooch is a piece of jewelry that is designed in the Art Deco style, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The brooch is made from platinum and gold, which are both precious metals that are often used in high-end jewelry.
The brooch features diamonds and black onyx, which are both classic materials used in Art Deco...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$2,137 Sale Price
27% Off
Vintage gold pearl rhinestones flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Pearls, Ruby, 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò brooch in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by little pearls.
Ruby 0.30 ct
Pearls 0.32 gr
Total Weight 4.00 gr
RF +GRAA
For any information, f...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Pearl Set Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pearl Set Brooch
Description:
This antique swallow brooch, a symbol of love and safe return, is crafted in 15K yellow gold and pavé-set with graduated seed pearls througho...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival Brooch Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Daisy in Lapis
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This delightful Etruscan Revival brooch, circa 1880, features a high profile lapis lazuli cabochon inlaid with a glittering rose-cut diamond daisy. Rendered in velvety 15 karat gold,...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
GIA Certified 12 Carat Gemstone Antique Brooch Playing Card Suit Poker
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A lustrous and large club brooch pin, absolutely bursting with gems! Over 6.50 carats of old mine cut diamonds shape this powerful Antique Imperial Russian piece of blackened silver ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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
Vintage 1960’s 14K White Gold Diamond Heart Pin and Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960’s 14K White Gold Diamond Heart Pin and Pendant. The heart contains 21 round brilliant diamonds prong set and weigh approximately 1.50ct....
Category
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Opal, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Opal, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 6 carat
Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
1 ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Large X Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso X Brooch is a striking statement piece crafted from luxurious 18kt yellow gold. Measuring 2.4 by 1.7 inches and weighing 28.9 grams, this bold access...
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Chanel brooch 2019
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery metal brooch with yellow bakelite and resin flower. A 2019 Collection under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimens...
Category
2010s French Brooches
$1,790
Roberto Legnazzi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bullfrog Brooch with Diamond Eyes
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Italy by Roberto Legnazzi is a whimsical 18 karat yellow gold bullfrog brooch. The brooch is designed in a high polished yellow gold set w...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Flower Pearl Crystal Pin
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Flower Pearl Crystal Pin
*Marked in 07
*Made in France
-Approximately 1.25″ x 1.25″
-Very pretty and classic
-The faux pearl has scratches and...
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Victorian Carved Moonstone and Diamond Angel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful and rare carved moonstone cherub brooch from the late Victorian era. Intricately carved moonstone putti head with incredible detail in the r...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 15k 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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