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Brooches For Sale
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 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
Vintage Panther Enamel Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Emerald Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous vintage panther enamel brooch, crafted of 18k gold, features diamonds, with an emerald accented eye.
The panther's sleek body is adorned with diamonds, creating a beautiful contrast with the glossy black enamel spots. The panther is captured in a dynamic leap to add a sense of energy to the piece. The curve of the tail and outstretched limbs enhance the panther’s fluidity. The emerald accent for the eye brings a touch of personality to the piece.
This vintage brooch is an exciting piece with a design that is as playful as it is striking.
The vintage panther brooch...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
Asprey 18k Gold Sunflower Brooch (50g) and 18k Gold Sunflower Ear Clips (39g)
By Asprey
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Set Featured matching 18k Gold Sunflower Brooch and Earrings
Both Featured in Bonhams Auction California Jewels June 13, 2017 Los Angeles
Brooch
Gross Weight: 50 grams
Dimensions: 2...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tahitian Grey Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Panthere Pendant/Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Cartier Panthere design.
Made of platinum, the pendant features a beautiful Tahitian grey pearl.
The panthere is encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VS...
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Marcasite Silver Openwork Brooch with Blue Center Stone
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco rectangular brooch featuring a filagree openwork design with a blue glass stone in the center.
It is marked 935 silver probably...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Marcasite, Silver
Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Iconic 18k Bee Brooch By Herbert Rosenthal, measuring 7/8 inch from Wing tip to Wing tip and 3/4 inch in length. Set with Numerous Fine Whit...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flowershaped brooch with ruby and pink quartz 18k yellow gold 7.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold in a flower shape set with ruby and pink quartz
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 2.4 cm wide
weight 7.7 grams
set with
- 1 x 2.4 cm shape of a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Materials
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned openwork butterfly brooch embellished with ruby red glass cabochon/crystal and faux pearls.
Embossed YSL Made in France.
Indicative m...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Aqua Green Giant Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this sculptural dimensional pin brooch for French Jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a giant flo...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
18K Yellow Gold Topaz & Natural Diamond Angel Brooch Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Topaz & Natural Diamond Angel Brooch Pendant
166 Topaz - 3.872 CT
125 Diamonds - 0.927 CT
18K Gold - 26.53 GM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Royal Crown Brooch, Coro
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Royal Crown Brooch, Coro. High quality manufacture set in rhodium metal with pave work, hand set with tiny emerald cabs and squares. Uns...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Torino Gold Floral Clip On Earrings and Pin Brooch, Retro Costume Jewelry Set
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of retro clips and a pin by Torino, featuring exquisite floral motifs in gold.
Gold-plated.
Marks / hallmarks / etc: Torino on pin
Pin: 2 x 1.3 inches
Earrings: 1 inch each
Category
20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Wreath Turquoise Navy Tree Bark Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Unisex Large Wreath Turquoise Navy Beads Tree Bark Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely no...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
CHANEL gold & blue enamel 24P CC DENIM HEART Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel heart brooch in gold-tone metal is a unique blend of texture and elegance. Featuring a twisted-edge frame, it is filled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
MOULIN ROUGE signed vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MOULIN ROUGE
• gold tone with enamel and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 3.25" by 1 3/8"
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
CHANEL pink wool 22K CC HEART TWEED Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel brooch in black and pink tweed is a charming expression of the house’s timeless elegance. Designed in a heart shape, it features a gold-tone metal CC at th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Harry Winston Cluster Vintage Platinum Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
Discover the timeless elegance of the Harry Winston Cluster Vintage Platinum Diamond Brooch, a versatile masterpiece that doubles as a ...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Heart Brooch, 23.50 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Van Cleef & Arpels heart-shaped brooch crafted in platinum, set with approximately 23.50 carats of colorless pear-shaped and marquise diamonds. Weighing 28.8 grams, this e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Art Deco Pendant Brooch with Green Emerald Cab
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Fancy Art Deco Pendant Brooch, a stunning and unique piece of jewelry that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and impeccable des...
Category
1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel and Synthetic Spinel Brooch, 'Place Vendôme', Mauboussin, circa 1951
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Enamel and synthetic spinel brooch, 'Place Vendôme', Mauboussin, circa 1951
Designed as a wall-mounted lantern set with calibré-cut sections of synth...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Spinel, 14k Gold, Enamel
Raymond Yard Art Deco Cartoon Chickadee
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare, collectible Raymond Yard Cartoon Chickadee with parasol and ruby fruit salad tail. Diamonds in various cuts are used to render this charming Art Deco bird in platinum. Calibre ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Ruby, Opal & Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
Victorian to Edwardian Butterfly Brooch, c.1900–1910
A charming antique butterfly brooch dating from the late Victorian to early Edwardian period, ...
Category
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold
Vintage Floral Carved Amethyst And Malachite Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 1940s floral designe shape brooch in 18k gold with natural carved amethyst and malachite stones decorted with brilliant cut diamonds brooch lenght 5cm total weight 13 grams h...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Swan Brooch Pin Diamonds Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The swan brooch is set with 9.82 carats of top quality diamonds (color, clarity and cut, F-G/VVS) set en pavé. The design is complete with an intricate play of materials expertly cus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Retro 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Blend of Elegance and Vintage Charm
Indulge in the grace and allure of a bygone era with this Retro 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Pendant Brooch...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Tremblant Coral and Diamond Brooch Pin Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The tremblant coral and diamond brooch features stems and flowers entwined around a coral branch. Two flowers are set with custom cut paua shell (abalone shell) topped with bombe tra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Vintage gold pink blue rhinestone peacock designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 44
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Monet Elephant Brooch with Faux Pearl and Enamel Accents, Vintage, Gold Filled
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
3 x 1.5 inches
Embrace the timeless charm of vintage jewelry with this exquisite Monet elephant pin. Crafted with a lustrous gold-filled metal setting, this piece captures the majestic beauty of an elephant in mid-stride. A symbol of wisdom and strength, the elephant is delicately holding a single faux pearl in its trunk, adding a touch of sophistication to the design.
The brooch is further enhanced by vibrant red and green enamel accents, providing a pop of color that complements the golden hue. This enchanting accessory is perfect for collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike, seeking to add a unique touch to their ensemble.
Whether adorning a scarf, jacket, or bag, this vintage Monet brooch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled, Enamel
Art Deco Style 18k White Gold Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This exquisite Art Deco-style 18k white gold diamond bow brooch is a true testament to timeless elegance and craftsmanship. The intr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Estate Large Onyx Flower Brooch Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Large Onyx Flower Brooch Sterling Silver TIF584
This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co Silver brooch has a weight of 19.5 Grams.
TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 200...
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Antique Ruby and Emerald Rose Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Fit for a queen, this timelessly elegant late 19th century rose is designed with delicately curled petals filled with vibrant raspberry red rubies complimented by bright green emerald leaves...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antiqued Copper Tone Brooch With Emerald Cut Topaz Crystal By Graziano, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 2.5" diameter
- Antiqued copper tone
- Emerald-cut Topaz-colored crystals with round crystal rhinestone accents
- Chocolate colored metal sphere accents
- By RJ Graziano...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Black Crystal Feather Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Black Enamel Crystals Feather Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Very new. Rare to find. 100% genuine.
Material...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Diamond & Pink Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flamingo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
For all bird, and nature lovers, here's our charming & unique Enamel, & Diamond flamingo pendant brooch.
This Pendant/Brooch features the turtles body adorned with pink enamel and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant fish shaped brooch/pendant in 9kt yellow gold composed of a baroque pearl body, the head and the pin are covered in diamonds and the eye is a ruby.
gold 14.6gr
diamonds 0.41k...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone rhinestone Christmas candle brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
❤️❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Jean Schlumberger Bright Enamel Gem Parrot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
AN ENAMEL AND MULTI-GEM PARROT BROOCH, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO.
Embark on a journey of vibrant elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Enamel...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
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
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18 karat yellow gold hummingbird brooch, consisting of 16 brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat and one sapphire for the eye. Marked: Cartier / France / 18...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Chanel Moghul Snowflake Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Large important Chanel Maison Gripoix Moghul snowflake brooch. Composed of small poured glass cabochons of pale sapphire , emerald and deep ruby in an...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Ciner Enamel Gold Plated Pave Rhinestone Leopard Brooch
By Ciner
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Ciner, established in 1892, is renowned for its high-quality costume jewelry, often featuring intricate designs and luxurious materials. The Vintage Ciner Enamel Gold Plated Pave Rhinestone Leopard...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Sterling Silver Round Repousse Leaves and Berries Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous sterling silver brooch.
Features repousse leaves and berries motif.
Reverse is stamped "925" and "102".
Diameter: 49 mm.
Weight: 14.9 grams.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Merrin 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Brooch/Pin #21381
By Merrin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Merrin 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Brooch/Pin-
This stunning brooch showcases four lapis lazuli gemstones and rich 18K yellow gold, offering a bold an...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cameo brooch, Nyx goddess, 9k rose gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but admire this attractive antique Edwardian era 9ct gold cameo brooch.
A nicely carved bullmouth shell cameo depicting Nyx the Greek goddess and personification of n...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White Gold and 18 carat Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires and Diamonds.
Brooch VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly, th...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique sterling silver key brooch, presentation key
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique sterling silver key brooch.
This is a presentation key, often given to commemorate a special occasion or event and usually engraved w...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Coco Chanel Byzantine Heart Crest Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Early Byzantine heart brooch, The silvered metal heart set with crystal pastes and appliqued with faux emerald hand formed pate de verre ro...
Category
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
Diamonds Rubies Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This scarab-shaped brooch is an exemplary showcase of craftsmanship and design, blending fine materials and sparkling gems to create a truly extraordinary accessory. Crafted with 14-...
Category
1990s European Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Carved Hand Brooch
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Celebrate the charm of vintage whimsy with this beautifully crafted Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Hand Brooch, a striking collectible piece from the mid-20...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
1910s Art Nouveau Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 1.01 carat peridot and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique oval cut peridot pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The symmetrical, Art Nouveau sinuous design is ornamented with a feature oval cut peridot millegrain decorated bezel set to the center of the frame.
A second bezel set pear cut peridot drop suspends from the lower border of the design.
The pendant is embellished with a total of forty-five pavé set seed pearls.
The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold spiga chain via a flared ring loop to the upper border of the design, accented with a further three graduated pavé set seed pearls.
The antique Art Nouveau pendant may also be worn as a brooch via a hinged pin and clasp to the reverse of the frame.
The pendant is hallmarked to the reverse with the mark for 18k gold (18ct).
This antique gemstone pendant brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This impressive antique pendant is fine quality set with seed pearls and peridot. The pendant is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with a clear hallmark to the reverse.
Peridot Quality
Cut Oval/Pear
Content 1.01 carats
Dimensions
Length of Drop 4.5cm/1.77"
Width of pendant 3cm/1.18"
Chain Length 40.64cm/16"
Pearl Diameter 1mm-2.5cmm
Weight
8.32 grams (including chain)
Date: Circa 1910
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of an antique peridot pendant...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chic BEE Brooch Citrine Yellow Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
14K Yellow Gold Brooch (Matching Ring and Bracelet and Earrings Available)
Citrine 2-0,48 ct
Enamel 2-0,1 ct
Weight 2,56 grams
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Gold
A very unique 18K gold brooch, a diamonds set monkey on a coral tree branch
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
A very unique 18K gold brooch designed as a diamonds set monkey on a coral tree branch.
Beautiful 18K gold brooch with a very unique design made with high quality goldsmith work, a d...
Category
1990s Modern Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Art Deco Jelly Belly Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming, collectible Art Deco Jelly Belly Cat Brooch from the 1930's. Originally gold, it has worn to a rhodium finish so essentially silver toned. Lucite clear belly. 1930's USA. U...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
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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