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Brooches For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Retro
Vintage Amethyst Crystal Flower Pin Brooch, Lilac Petals
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish brooch with amethyst crystals and lilac petals, set in a filigree-style gold-plated setting.
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Sterling and Gold Jabot Assemblage Brooch, Studio VL
By Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Sterling and Gold and Niello Jabot Brooch by Studio VL.
A 19th Century jabot stickpin brooch suspends a Mid Century sterling sputnik charm. Works really well on a lapel or t...
Category
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
French Yaeche Freres 18K Gold Diamond Coral Turquoise Sapphire Ruby Fur Clip
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1940s French Yaeche Freres 2 jovial parade band members in 18K 2-tone gold with diamond coral turquoise rubies and sapphire fur clip
Approximate Weight:
Gross - 7.8 grams
Appr...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
Brooch Flowers Bouquet Gold Diamonds Rose Quartz Rubies Lapis Lazuli Vienna 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest jewellery piece made during second half of 20th century:
The brooch is shaped as bouquet of flowers, being abundantly covered with various gemstones: This nicest yellow golden jewellery...
Category
1970s Austrian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Brooch and Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications:
Antique
Metal: 18K Gold
Weight: 19.83 Gr
Main Stone: Pearls
Hallmark: ‘18’
Sise: 2.3 x 3 inch
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French Retro Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This antique gold brooch features a delicate gold leafy design decorated with 10 claw set bri...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round and Baguette Diamond Ribbon Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Round and Baguette Diamond Ribbon Brooch in Platinum
Evoking the elegance of a flowing ribbon, this mid-century brooch is a striking composition of brilliant and baguette-cut diamon...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Retro Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Mid Century 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Floral Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Mid Century 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Floral Stick Pin. This beautiful stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pin holds a beautiful carved natural jade...
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Line Vautrin Blue Mirrors and Black Talosel Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Line Vautrin created this elegant Talosel or resin brooch pin in the 1950s. The piece boasts a freeform dimensional shape in black Talosel, encrusted with cobalt blue mirrored-colore...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic retrò brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted, in the upper part, with a carved coral representing an angel surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies ...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Vintage 10 Karat Gold & Blister Pearl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & blister pearl brooch.
Comprising a bulbous blister pearl in a circular gold setting.
With a pin and 'C' shaped catch to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
Panetta Pave Chick Couple Mini Brooch
By Panetta
Located in New York, NY
Pave chick couple mini brooch. Of rhodium plate base metal with gold plated details. Set with crystal rhinestone pave with faux emerald eyes. Excellent Con...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage Gold Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set, Faux Larimar Cabochons
Located in Milford, DE
A sophisticated vintage set, featuring gold-tone mesh bezels, accented with faux pearls and centerpiece faux larimar cabochons. Includes a single pin brooch and a pair of clip-on ear...
Category
20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
French 1950s Garnet Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch-pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Oval shapped, this brooch has in its center a flower pattern set in the center of a garnet and on both sides of half natu...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sapphire Diamond Clover Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Retro
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and rare Cartier Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Clover Flower Clip Brooch. The stunning jewel is an Antique brooch by Cartier dating to ci...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1940S Retro Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Platinum and white gold 18K Double Clip Brooch.
Total diamond weight: approximately 4.20 carats.
Circa 1940.
Total length: 5.50 centimeters.
Width: 0.50 centimeters up to 3.3...
Category
1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
This wonderful floral brooch is beautifully set with 45 round brilliant and swiss cut diamonds of different sizes, all mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, totalling to an approximate we...
Category
1960s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BSK Aurora Borealis Crystal Stylized Shell Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s
By BSK
Located in Milford, DE
A glamorous pin decorated with aurora borealis crystals, set on a golden setting.
Gold-plated.
Marks / hallmarks / etc: BSK (Steinberg, Slovitt and Kaslo)
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Retro Pearl Diamond Gold Fanned Spokes Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Different size spokes are fanned on several levels to make this Retro brooch especially graceful. It is centered with a 5.8 mm cultured pearl that is surrounded with 6 diamonds.
...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k 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
Rubies Diamonds Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fly Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite 14-karat yellow gold and 800 silver brooch, crafted in the shape of a fly, is an exceptional piece of vintage jewelry that merges artistry with unique charm. Its intri...
Category
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Flower Basket Diamond Sapphire Emerald Pearl Two Color Gold 14K Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little flower basket is filled with flowers set with 7 diamonds ranging from 0.05 to 0.20 ct. One flower is set with a heart shaped sapphire cabochon, three leaves are ...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Starburst Gold Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderfully Retro Sunburst brooch in 14 karat rose gold. The brooch has five round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately .84 carats; G color. Ten round rubies w...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 7 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally is emerald 0.90 ct.
...
Category
1990s European Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Dangle Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Dangle Brooch from the 1940's. Retro pierced design with faux cab turquoises and ruby pastes by Alfred Phillipe. Vermeil...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Panther Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Estate 18K yellow gold panther brooch pin embodies elegance and wild beauty, featuring vivid green emerald eyes and a striking royal red ruby mouth....
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Rock Crystal Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch Pendant
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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Diamond, Amethys...
Retro 1950s Diamond Ruby Large Bouquet Brooch in 18K Gold & Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant retro brooch modelled in the form of an enchanting flower bouquet of shimmering gold leaves, glowing ruby flower buds, and glittering diamond accents. The central part of the brooch is rendered in 18 karat yellow gold which is also the setting for approximately 5 carats of oval and marquise shape rubies. An estimated 2 carats of sparkling round-brilliant cut diamonds are set in complimenting platinum.
The gold and platinum leaves are crafted in eye-catching sculptural detail and there is a wonderful three-dimensional quality to the brooch. The vibrant color-contrast of sparkling white diamonds and fiery red rubies, as well as that of warm yellow gold and cool platinum, gives this brooch a special liveliness and charm.
The brooch silhouette is stylishly elongated and it is lavishly sized at 2.8in (7cm) length and 1in (2.5cm) width. It is in very good condition and features a single-pin backing with the safety-catch.
The brooch dates to the highly collectible retro 1950s era and is of French design. The brooch is dressy and elegant and radiates with easy-going vintage...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Playing Card Brooches and Gold Cuff by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the decadence of a bygone era, this pair of playing card clip brooches hail from the revered French jeweler Cartier. Each pin is crafted of red, white, blue and black enamel to form the iconic designs of the Queen and King of Hearts, and the duo's crowns are encrusted with glittering accent diamonds. The retro set is further elevated by a gold bangle, allowing for a multitude of styling options. For over two centuries, playing cards have been perhaps the most popular societal pastime, and this lovely set of brooches...
Category
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross from the 1950's. Emerald poured glass is adorned with settings which hold aurora crystal stones. 2.25". 1970's France. Made for Gript ...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch
*Marked 95
*Made in France
-Approximately 2" x 0.7"
-Very pretty and classic
-It is in an excellent condition.
AB2905-0...
Category
1990s French Artisan Brooches
BSK Gold Vintage Floral Bouquet Faux Pearl Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s Pin
By BSK
Located in Milford, DE
This golden floral bouquet accented with a faux pearl is a perfect touch of elegance and beauty!
By BSK, a fashion jewelry company formed in New York in 1948.
Gold-filled. Vintage...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Bird Amazing Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 14.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 4.41 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1990s European Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold and 6.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose gold and platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamond weighing approximately a total of 6.00 carats.
Circa 1940s
3 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Lisner Silver Three Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch, Early 1900s Vintage
By Lisner
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish pin brooch by Lisner, featuring three flowers in silver tone.
Hallmarks: Lisner
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
De Rosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Butterfly
Located in New York, NY
Charming Ralph De Rosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Butterfly from the 1940's. Wonderful detailing with pierced wing details in 3 dimensions with ruby and crystal paste accents.
2" x 2". ...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
9ct Gold Fern Brooch
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Brooch
in the form of a fern
with five unknown green gemstones
Stamped ZEET 9kt
and full London Hallmark
Closes securely
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold
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
Charming Mid-Century Snail Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Charming Mid-Century Snail Brooch in 18k White Gold
Presenting this exquisite Mid-Century Snail Brooch, delicately crafted in 18k white gold. This whimsical yet elegant piece feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Multi Cut Diamond Floral Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Multi Cut Diamond Floral Brooch in Platinum
Description:
A spectacular Mid-Century diamond floral spray brooch, masterfully crafted in platinum. Thi...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Retro Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Bow Brooch
A beautifully crafted antique brooch designed as a delicate bow, set with luminous old-cut diamonds and deep blue cabochon sapphires. The gra...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Platinum Spray Brooch, circa 1950's
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 1950's floral spray brooch is beautifully grain and claw set with a mixture of 68 old cut and eight cut diamonds totalling to an approximate weight of 2.10 carats, all ...
Category
1950s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Maison Gripoix Flower Basket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Maison Gripoix Flower Basket Brooch from the 1950's. Crafted in a manner no longer possible with various blooms of hand made po...
Category
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Skull Coral Diamonds Aquamarine 9 And 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This captivating brooch is a fusion of artistic craftsmanship and precious materials. Made of 18-carat and 9-carat yellow gold, combined with 800 thousandths silver, the brooch captures attention with its intricate design and unique details. The skeleton head...
Category
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aztec Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch - Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold.
Imposing retro transformable jewel, it presents a round openwork decoration, made of a frieze of motives in "T". In the center, a chiseled and engraved gold decoration represents an Aztec god...
Category
1960s Mexican Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Derosa Retro Sunburst Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
DeRosa Retro Sunburst Fur Clip Brooch of yellow gold plate sterling silver and crystal rhinestone accents. With faux ruby cabocheons and focal faux pearl centerpiece. 1940 USA.
Excel...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Diamond Double Flower Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Double Flower Brooch in Platinum
A graceful tribute to floral elegance, this Art Deco brooch features a twin bloom motif crafted in platinum and set with dazzling d...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Retro Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Marcel Boucher Moonstone Cab Flower
Located in New York, NY
Dimensional, beautiful Marcel Boucher Moonstone Cab Flower from the 1960's. High rhodium with faux moonstones and pave with large faux pearl. 1960's USA. 2.5" x 2.25" wide.
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Retro lily of the valley diamond brooch, 18k flower with old mine cut
Located in PARIS, FR
Retro lily of the valley brooch in 18 karat gold. 1940s brooch featuring a sprig of lily of the valley set with old-cut diamonds, including seven diamonds for the flowers and eleven ...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TrifarI Retro Aquamarine Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Trifari by Alfred Philippe, square cut faux aquamarine retro clip brooch.
Gold plated metal. Signed Trifari. Striking scale and coloration. 1930's US...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Vintage Corletto 18K Gold & Blue Enamel Portrait Miniature Brooch or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine miniature portrait convertible brooch & pendant.
By Oreste Giovanni Corletto.
In 18k yellow gold with a cobalt blue enamel border.
The portrait miniature depicts a fine Vic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
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
Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Ruby Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A brooch designed as a sculpted 18k gold bouquet, the two blossoms centering upon either a circular-cut ruby or sapphire cluster pistil, extending elongated cushion-cut blue or yello...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Sapphire and Yellow Gold Double Clips, c. 1935
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco pair of double clip dress clips, by Cartier, post 1935.
It has been said that one cannot understand fully art history without appreciating the...
Category
1930s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Gold Feather Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A timeless creation from Tiffany & Co., this elegant feather brooch is masterfully crafted in 18k yellow gold, exuding a sense of natural grace and sophistication. The delicately scu...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Big Opal Boulder Australian Fine gemstone Freeform 47 ct Neon Blue SSEF cert
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Opal from Queensland, Australia is one of the rarest gemstones on earth.
Spectacular in size, color, shape and exhibiting a full rainbow of colors, this 47.50-carat free shape Opal is a gem-quality stone for the avid collector or jewelry lover. Lively and bursting with color, this unique gemstone offers endless possibilities of creating a truly one of a kind statement ring, necklace or a pendant/brooch.
Colorful boulder noble Opal...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Opal
18 Karat Gold Humming Bird Brooch with Invisibly Set Diamonds and Gem Stones
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 18 karat yellow gold , this humming bird brooch is beautifully depicted with gem stones of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires. ...
Category
1990s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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