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Brooches For Sale
14K WG Diamond Pearl Clover Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14K WG diamond pearl 3 leaf clover pin brooch set with 63 old mine cut diamonds approximate 3.00 carats in H color VS-I clarity and 3 cultured pearls
Approximate Weight: 17.2 grams
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Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl Diamond Jade Lily of the Valley Brooch c. 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1940.
The brooch is finely modelled as a lily of the valley. The green leaf is naturalistically carved from a single piece of nephrite jade. The white ...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver Diamond Emerald Butterfly Brooch C 1880
Located in Firenze, IT
Fascinating late Victorian C 1890 butterfly brooch/pendant in 18K yellow gold and silver embellished by 6 natural emeralds and 235 rose cut diamonds.
This nice antique brooch is lar...
Category
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage Gold Tone & Rhinestone Bow Brooch - Unsigned - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage gold tone and rhinestone bow brooch - unsigned - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - fine surface scratches from age and use ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
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
Coral & Jade Cherries Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, Switzerland. This charming twenties brooch features coral cherries with carved jade leaves and a handmade 18K gold branch. The look is vintage chic at its antique ...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Era Enamel and Diamond Sailfish Pin
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the mid-20th century, this striking brooch captures the essence of retro design with its dynamic marlin motif. Adorned with 5.5 carats of round, white diamonds, the piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
KJL Tutti Frutti Art Deco Fruit Pin Brooch with Clear Crystals, Rhodium
Located in Milford, DE
Colorful tutti-frutti style art deco brooch by Kenneth Lane. Features bright green and red flower and leaf motifs accented with clear crystals and black enamel. Rhodium-plated metal ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal
18 Karat Gold Agate Butterfly Carving Diamond Pearl Contemporary Pendant Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Indulge in the exquisite beauty of this one-of-a-kind pendant brooch, an extraordinary masterpiece that blends the allure of nature with the brilliance of fine jewelry. Crafted with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage signed artisan hand made designer brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed with mark
• golden tone faux stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 41
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Iconic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch, by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Brooch around 1980, esigned as a family of elephants walking along a bamboo path, of polished and brushed design in soid 18 K yellow Gold, all elephants with a circular-cut emerald e...
Category
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Emerald Diamond and Crystal Flower Vase Platinum Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco emerald, diamond and crystal flower vase platinum brooch
This exceptional and unusual brooch is designed as a bouquet of flowers in a vase, the blooms cascading down the sides of the gently curved hand painted crystal vase...
Category
1920s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Brooch
*Marked 05
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-Approximately 1.6″ x 1″
-Very pretty and classic
-In a very good condition
2075-43572
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
18k Yellow Gold Stick/Lapel Pin Vintage Tiffany Favrile Cobalt Blue Glass Scarab
Located in New York, NY
This stick/lapel pin is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that beautifully combines luxurious 18k yellow gold with shimmering Favrile cobalt blue glass scarab. Crafted by skilled artis...
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold pla...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique "Narcissus Looking at Reflection" Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique gold filled brooch features a finely carved shell cameo depicting the mythological figure Narcissus gazing at his reflection. Rendered with delicate detail, the scene ca...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique 2.38 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch, 1880s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.38 carat opal and 0.75 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant/brooch ; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning versatile antique Victorian pendant/brooch has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver setting.
This pendant/brooch displays a feature floral composition of six impressive heart shaped cabochon opals with an elevated central round faceted cut diamond.
The arched frame is embellished with six claw set diamonds in relief to the medial arrangement, alternating with three-claw set diamonds to each incurve.
The outer circumference of this stunning setting is embellished with further six claw-set heart shaped cabochon opals accented with six further Old European cut diamonds, emanating from the aforementioned relief set stones and completing the design.
This antique Victorian opal pendant...
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 23k Yellow Gold Jade, Opal, Lab Grown Ruby Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Floral Brooch in 123K Yellow Gold. This exquisite piece features lush green jade cabochons forming the petals of a flower, centered by a vibrant lab grown ruby...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Jade, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
CHANEL Brooch quilted diamond gold plated metal
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Jewelry Type: Brooch
Brand: Chanel
Material: Metal and crystal
Color: Gold
Dimensions: 6 cm
Weight: 15 gr
Condition: New condition - never...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1940s Massive Glittering Crystal Butterfly Brooch
Located in University City, MO
1940s Massive glittering crystal butterfly brooch
The exquisite brooch is encrusted with deep pink faceted crystals combined with rows of brilliant ...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Ed Wiener Sterling Silver and Malachite Midcentury Modernist Brooch / Pendant
By Ed Wiener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exceptional mid-century modern Ed Wiener sterling silver & malachite brooch.
We believe this to be an early version of Wiener's work, falling righ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of round diamonds, as well as coral, mother of pearl and lapis lazuli. It can be worn han...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yell...
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
French Edwardian Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian repousse cat portrait brooch. The round free form brooch of silver plate with wonderful detailing and bright emerald crystal eyes. French clasp fitting. Excellent Co...
Category
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with an oval cabochon ruby, set in the thorax, with blue to green plique à jour enamel wings, with eight-cut diamonds in the ...
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Topaz & Amethyst Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Topaz & Amethyst Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Natural Red Ruby - 8 carat
Natural Amethyst - 6 carat
Natural Rodo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Bull Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A fine antique stickpin featuring a 14k gold bull's head with platinum horns and ruby eyes.
The pin head measures 0.6 inches by 0.55 inches wide and 0.4 inches from the back of the ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
En Tremblant Platinum 16.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a flower set en tremblant . The center is set with a round brilliant diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats, further set throughout with round, baguette ,pear and marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 14.76 carats. The stem and leaf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Handcraft Birds 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Pearls Diamonds Sapphires Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcraft Birds 14 Karat White And Yellow Gold Australian Baroque Pearls Diamonds Sapphires Brooch
Made entirely by hand by our craftsmen.
Brooch total weight 24.40 grams
Pearls wei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Brooch/Necklace Enhancer Set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Yellow Gold featuring 0.25 Carats Natural Diamonds, 0.08 Carats Rubies. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins
*Marked 08
*Made in Italy
*Comes with original box and dustbag.
-CC is approximately 1.25″ x 1″
-Star is approximately 1.1″ x 1″....
Category
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches
9.99 CTW Estate Carved Emerald Leaf Brooch with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
9.99 CTW Estate Carved Emerald Leaf Brooch with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and atte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Muticolor Rainbow Tapered Baguette Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold Muticolor Rainbow tapered baguette diamond pendant brooch
This edgy pendant brooch is a striking and contemporary piece of jewelry that combines vibrant multicolored g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Swirl Leaf Turquoise Navy Peacock Bird Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Wavy Swirl Leaf Turquoise Navy Blue Enamel Peacock Bird Style Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour ...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Otto Müller Late 1950s German Kaufbeuren Vintage Orchid Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This delightful brooch was created in the late 1950s in Kaufbeuren, West Germany, by Otto Müller.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of a coup...
Category
1950s German Vintage Brooches
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Cross 1992 Autumn/Winter
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance cross pendant brooch from 1992 Autumn/Winter. Of ruby and emerald poured glass enamel round and rectangular cabochons. Set in gilded bronze with handmade baroque nacre Maison Gripoix pearls.
Worn in a ruby color way by Linda Evangelista in the CHANEL 1992...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Silver Knot Brooch Malachite Stone Tillander Helsinki Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Knot Brooch Malachite stone Tillander Helsinki Finland
Very fine jewelry
Made 1950-1960s
Stamp:
Tillander. AT
813H
813H Stamp Used Finland 1895-1972
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Malachite, Silver
Sphinx Gold Plated and Turquoise Glass Abstract Bow Brooch
By sphinx
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Sphinx gold plated abstract bow brooch, decorated with a diamond cut and turquoise glass stone design. Measuring length 5.5 cm / 2.1 inches by maximum width 2.6 cm / 1 inch...
Category
1970s English Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage gold rhinestone elegant lady designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Gold Owl Perched on a Branch Highlighted by a Crescent Moon Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Awesome! Vintage Gold Owl perched on a Branch highlighted by a Crescent Moon. Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 1.8" l x 1.4" w. More Beautiful in real time! ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Pheasant Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage 14 karat yellow gold pheasant brooch captures the graceful form of a bird mid-flight with beautifully rendered detail. Set with a sin...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Valentino Garavani Bowtie Brooch
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Valentino Garavani couture pin brooch boasts a dimensional gilt metal bowtie-shaped framing, all paved with tiny clear crystal rhinestones. The piece has a security cl...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Floral Brooch-Pendant in Yellow Gold with Natural Lapis and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A magnificent floral brooch-pendant crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring intricately carved natural lapis in a dynamic, sculptural form. Accented with natural brilliant-cut white d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modern 14K Gold & Enamel Golf Club Pin / Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Mid-Century gold & enamel pin / brooch.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
In the form of golf club with green enamel to the handle.
With a safety clasp.
Simply a wonderful...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Large Safety Pin Brooch in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A bold and unexpected twist on a classic form, this large safety pin brooch is crafted entirely in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold. Sleek and sculptural, it transforms a utilitarian ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 4.40 Ct Diamond 3.0 Ct Ruby 18 KT Crescent Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This divine example is 1870 ca and crafted of solid 18 KT gold displaying an array pod graduated cushion cut old mine Diamonds alternated by natura Red Rubies
Approx 4.40 Ct of brigh...
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage AVON gold tone faux coral pearl designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned AVON
• gold tone with faux stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
TIFFANY & CO. Circular Diamond Pin in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. circular pin composed of platinum and round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds total 4.10 carats, E-F color, VVS2-VS1 clarity. Signed: ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage silver blue green rhinestine designer runway earrings brooch set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch / earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Gemstone Fruit Basket Woven Yellow Gold Brooch with Bow Handle
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful fruit basket brooch has a carved pear, grapes, an apple and an orange with leaves as well. The woven basket is 18k yellow with a bow handle. The gemstones are chalcedony, l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Figural Shell Cameo of Nude Woman Playing the Harp with Cupid Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large 1950s Victorian revival shell cameo featuring a beautiful topless woman playing the harp with cupids assistance. The cameo is set in an 18k yellow gold from that is marked 750.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Butterfly Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. butterfly pin composed of platinum with round diamonds. There are 90 round diamonds that total 1.50 carats; F-G color and VS1-VS2 clari...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mouse Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Adorable antique Victorian in yellow gold with ruby eyes.
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 7.9 Grams
Measurements: 55.9 x 12 mm
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage B.J Green Enamel Christmas Tree Brooch w Floral Ornament Crystal Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Capture the essence of the holiday season with this beautifully detailed Christmas tree design by B.J..
The tree is adorned with green enamel that mimics realistic pine branches, ...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Vintage silver tone rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
SKU 34
❤️❤️ V...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamonds Coral Emeralds 18 Karat Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning frog-shaped brooch is a true masterpiece of fine jewelry, crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with exceptional attention to detail. The focal point of this jewel is th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Onyx Diamond Dragonfly Brooch 18k Marquise Cabochon .16ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Stone Information
Natural Onyx
Cut: Marquise Cabochon
Color: Black
Natural Diamonds
Carat(s): 0.16ctw
Cut: Round Brilliant
Color: G - H
Clarity: VS2 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches on 1stDibs
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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