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Brooches For Sale
Antique Enamel Pearl Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian 18K yellow gold and enamel brooch set with rubies, diamonds and pearls will be a dramatic vision on your shoulder or lapel. The pin measures 1 1/2" wide by 1 1/8" high.
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Designer Pearl 18k Gold Brooch by Maurice Brault, 1970s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of curved linear design, in 18k gold accented with light blue Murano glass and cultured pearls.
20th century, signed.
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long.
Maurice Brault...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond brooch. Designed in a floral and foliate motif, set with approximately 45 baguette cut diamonds and 49 round brilliant cut diamonds. Total diamond weight app...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Christmas wreath gold tone greed red rhinestone 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
Vintage 18K Gold Coral Flower Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Coral Flower Brooch
Marked:
18K
Approximate Dimensions:
5.8 cm ( Length)
3.7 cm (Width)
10.1 grams in weight
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
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
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18K Gold Platinum Edwardian
This gorgeous Edwardian circa 1890-1910s Brooch Pin is crafted in 18K Yello...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Brooch Natural River Pearls, Circa 1940s-1950s
Located in Southbury, CT
Whimsical and elegant, this highly detailed brooch was skilfully, artistically created entirely by hand in the middle of the previous century (circa 1940s-1950s). Crafted in 18K yell...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Platinum Diamond Interchangeable Gemstone Art Deco Clip Brooch Arnold Ostertag
By Ostertag
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
AN ART DECO DIAMOND DOUBLE CLIP BROOCH, BY OSTERTAG, 1930s, Of stylised shield outline, with pave-set brilliant cut Diamonds and Baguette Diamonds. The brooch features a square centre stone that is interchangebale. Blue Topaz 8.45 ct, white Crystal Quartz 7.35 ct, Amethyst 6.95, Tourmaline 7.50 ct, Onyx 9.90 ct and pink Topaz 7.65 ct.
Dimensions: 3.50 cm x 3.30 cm. Weight without centre gemstone: 13.25 grams. The brooch can also be worn with a 18 K white Gold multistand necklace, 25.40 grams. The necklace is not original from the brooch and period but makes it much more wearable. Length of necklace: 43 cm. Comes in original box!
Ostertag was founded in the 1920’s by Swiss-born Arnold Ostertag...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Platinum
Enamel Portrait Brooch with Sapphires and Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Portrait Brooch with Sapphires and Diamond
Description:
This finely crafted brooch centers on a hand-painted enamel portrait of a classical woman in profile, framed by altern...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Retro Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1990s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Humming Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.15 carat and one Round cut Ruby for the eye.
Signed by Tiffany & Co....
Category
1990s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti Double Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti double clip brooch.
An exceptional piece, a beautiful example of Cartier's iconic Tutti Frutti design adorn...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby 3 Eyed Lobster in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Ruby 3 Eyed Lobster in 18k Yellow Gold
Introducing an exquisite Mid-Century brooch, masterfully crafted in 18k yellow gold and shaped into a charming lobster. This unique and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Two Tone 18K Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
Cartier Two Tone 18K Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 34.4 grams
Diamond Det...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
STARET BUTTERLY brooch gorgeous rhinestone decoration 1940s USA
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A wonderful rhinestone brooch in the shape of a butterfly. The whole brooch is set with 10 large cut, colorful rhinestones. The rest of the body is completely covered with small to large clear rhinestones. A typical work from the 1930/40s work USA, lots of rhinestones.
Measurement: Upper width of the wings 10 cm - lower width 7 cm - height of the wings 7 cm. Body 5 cm high and 1.3 cm wide. The large colorful rhinestones 1,20 x 1 cm. Excellent condition!
About STARET JEWELRY...
Category
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1940s Tank Platinum and 6 Carat Diamonds Double Clip Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Magnificent diamond platinum double clip.
Tank or retro style. Probably France, circa 1940. Condition: Good.
Brilliant-cut.
Total approximate diamond carat weight: 6 carats.
Height: ...
Category
1930s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K Gold & Sterling Blue White Sapphire Clips Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
14K Gold & Sterling Blue White Sapphire Clips Brooch
Approximate Dimensions:
6.5 cm (Length)
2.8 cm (Width)
30.1 grams in weight.
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Paul Flato Imperio Gold Coin Pendant Brooch Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Paul Flato Iconic Gold Coin Watch, measuring 2 3/8 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches wide. The entire piece is 18k Yellow Gold with the authentic and all hand cut out for ...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage silver tone colorful rhinestones brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Vintage SWAROVSKI signed swan logo gold plated enamel crystals designer brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI swan logo
• gold plated with enamel and crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Mesmerizing Colombian Emerald Brooch with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
The emerald has one of the longest histories and widest recognition of any gemstone through the ages. Known since the days of Ancient Egypt, for hundreds of years they have been worn...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Niels Erik From Denmark Sterling Silver and Amber Flower and Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Niels Erik From, Denmark, sterling silver brooch featuring oxidised flower and leaf detail, and set with a real amber stone. Measuring diameter 2.4 cm / .94 inch. The amber...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brooches
Materials
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage American Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel and Pearl Lapel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Flourish of Early 20th-Century Elegance
Capture the spirit of the Art Nouveau era with this Vintage American 14K Yellow Gold Lapel Pin, adorned with iridescent enamel and a baroque...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Estate 18K Yellow Gold 27.00cts Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Behold the resplendent beauty of the Estate Diamond Rose Brooch, a true masterpiece that melds nature's grace with the brilliance of diamonds. Crafted in the finest 18K yellow gold, ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage MONET signed mixed metal copper silver tone modernist massive brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• silver and copper tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Schlumberger Diamond And Ruby Foliage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger brooch showcases a timeless flower motif, crafted in a luxurious comb...
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era 13.50 Ct Old Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Heirloom
A rare, regal and extraordinary Victorian jewel, elegantly crafted in silver over rose gold, circa 1860
Festive, important, dazzling snowflake for an impressive impact wheth...
Category
1860s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Trifari Gold Florentine Butterfly Brooch, Garnet Cabochon Eyes, Swirl Detail
By Trifari
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Marked "Trifari ©". Goldtone Butterfly with swirl details on Florentine finished wings and contrasting polished edges. Also features two faux garnet cabochons for eyes. Two solid antennae. Safety clasp. Possibly designed by Diane Love.
Free Shipping. Free Giftbox. Personalized message and card available upon request.
Trifari costume jewelry...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Vintage Halbe Silver and Gold Tone Diamante Flower Brooch, Circa 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Halbe Silver and Gold Tone Diamante Flower Brooch, Circa 1960s. Halbe is a beautiful and historic brand with very few pieces available. This does look like fine jewelry and...
Category
1960s North American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaiian Snowflake Brooch, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaiian Snowflake Brooch made in 18k Yellow Gold. Signed and Numbered. The brooch weighs 18 grams. The dimensions are 1.77 inches x 1.61 inches. The total...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond & Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical diamond and enamel butterfly brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Brooch contains 3 enamel colored sections of blue, yellow and orange creating the perfect combination f...
Category
Late 20th Century Romantic Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Butterfly Brooch, Ruby & Sapphire, 1960s Italy
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tiffany & Co. butterfly brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a delicate design with finely textured wings. This brooch is adorned with eight round rubies and five r...
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage huge gold enamel flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass stones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Chanel 1980s 24K Gold Plated CC Chain Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel 1980s 24K Gold Plated CC Chain Brooch, a timeless and elegant accessory that adds a touch of vintage Chanel sophistication to any ensemble. Crafted from luxuri...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite brooch is a true masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, made of 9-karat yellow gold and adorned with a delicate floral motif entirely hand-carved from natural coral. Every...
Category
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Multicolour Rainbow Diamond Contemporary Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold multicolour rainbow diamond contemporary brooch pendant necklace
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tour...
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Japanese Maple Tree Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Art Deco-period brooch showcases the elegant image of a Japanese Maple tree, adorned with mesmerizing blue and pink sapphires. At its heart, a transitional cut diamond...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
3.90CT Natural Tourmaline Diamonds Moonstone Black Onyx 3D Owl Brooch Pin 18KT
Located in New York, NY
3D Real Life Owl Brooch.
Please notice details, beautifully intricate.
Excellent condition.
2.50ct. Natural Pink Tourmalines
Marquise cuts, clean clarity and transparent.
1.40ct...
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15k gold and Pearl Crescent moon brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 15ct gold and pearl crescent brooch.
A beautiful closed crescent in very rich bloomed 15ct yellow gold, it is set with creamy pearls that graduat...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Pennino Sterling Silver Ruby Brooch by Pennino
Located in New York, NY
This striking and boldly scaled Retro Gold Washed & Sterling Silver Ruby Brooch by Pennino originates from the United States, Circa 1940. F...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sterling Silver
1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Silk Camellia Brooch Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL massive camellia brooch is crafted of 100% silk fabric in black. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Diametc measures approximately 11 cm. Comes with Chanel white box ...
Category
1990s French Brooches
ANNE KLEIN gold tone lions head designer runway brooch
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Estate Art Deco 5 Ct Diamond Platinum 10 Gm Pin / Broach /Pendant VS Quality
Located in New York, NY
**Estate Art Deco 5 Ct Diamond Platinum Pin/Broach/Pendant - VS Quality**
This exquisite piece is a stunning example of Estate Art Deco design, featuring an impressive 5 carats of ...
Category
Early 2000s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage WEISS Signed Penguin Jelly Belly and Crystal Designer Brooch Pin
By Weiss
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Vintage Designer Jelly Belly and Crystal Signed WEISS Penguin Brooch enhanced with Sparkling Crystals. Measuring approx. 1.75” tall. More Wonderful in Re...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Opal Stick Pin #19807
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Stick Pin
This stunning stick pin was crafted from 14K yellow gold and features a gorgeous white opal stone!
Pin length: 73.6mm
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver-Topped Gold and Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary French silver-topped gold pendant brooch, from the era of Napoleon III, is designed with scrolling floral motifs suspending articulated double festoons, all set wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
French Artist Willy Gilded Bronze and Enamel Brooch
By Willy
Located in Atlanta, GA
French sculptor-artist Willy designed this lovely Mid-Century bronze and enamel brooch in the 1950s. The piece features a hand-made geometric gilt bronze rectangular frame topped wit...
Category
1950s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Turquoise And Pearl Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 1.6 grams.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Chamber Nautilis Sea Shell Brooch & Clip on Earrings in Sterling Bezels c 1986
Located in University City, MO
Chamber Nautilis sea shells in sterling bezels designed by Betsey Fuller c 1986
The handmade artisan sea shell brooch & clip on earrings are made
with luminous pearlized organic sea ...
Category
1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Gold, Diamond, & Baroque Pearl Figural Dove Brooch or Bar Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine figural dove or bird pin.
In 14k yellow gold.
Set with a lightly iridescent, baroque pearl for the dove's body and a small single cut diamond for the dove's eye.
The dove m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Valentino Garavani Couture Brooch Gilded Metal and Rhinestones
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Valentino Garavani couture dangling brooch boasts a large domed carved and see-thru gilt metal medallion topped with a black poured glass cabochon. The rare piece is embe...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant-
This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile set in classic 14K yellow gold. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant.
Size: ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tree of Life Brooch 14k Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tree of Life Brooch 14k Gold M310
This elegant Authentic Mikimoto 14k Gold brooch has 13 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls and ha...
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Butterfly Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite vintage brooch, most likely from the 1960s, showcases a beautifully stylized butterfly, masterfully crafted with enamelled wings in rich shades of deep blue and emeral...
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone elegant lady in hat designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ V...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl & Ruby Flying Goose Brooch - 14k Baroque Bird Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Cultured Pearl
Cut: Baroque
Color: White
Natural Ruby
Treatment: Heating
Cut: Round
Color: Pinkish Red
Stone Note: (one small acce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Crescent Brooch, c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this antique Victorian 15K gold brooch. The brooch features a wonderful design of a crescent shape with a three-leaf clover accent in the middle.
The cres...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
ANGELA CUMMINGS 1988 Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Angela Cummings.
This a very unusual and rare pendant-brooch created by Angela Cummings, back in the 1988. This piece is very sculptural and has been de...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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