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Brooches For Sale
Trifari Art Deco Pave and Enamel Plane, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Art Deco Pave and Enamel Plane, Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Rhodium finish with pave crystals and and enamel accents, 1930's USA. Signed.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Enamel
20k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Pearl and Opal Brooch, circa 1900s
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 20K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 7.5 grams
Center Opal Details:
Measurement: 11mm x 17.5mm x
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Color: Orange, Pink, Red, Gr...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Multicolor Enamel Fish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with yellow, green, blue, black, purple, orange and white enamel.
Circa 1970s
2 inches
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage panther gold enamel rhinestone designer pendant brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch / pendant
MEASUREMENTS
• 2.5" by 1.5"
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with min...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin-
This lovely crescent moon brooch features nine white pearls and one round brilliant cut diamond set in beaut...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite gemstone pin from the Victorian (ca1847-1919) era! Crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold, this fantastic piece consists of a relati...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs.
Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes.
Ofte...
Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes.
Ofte...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl Set Bird Swallow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Set Bird Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1900
A charming late Victorian brooch in 15ct yellow gold, modelled as a swallow perched serenely on a flowering branch. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 7.95 carat Sapphire and 4.75 carat Diamond Platinum Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 7.95 carat blue sapphire and 4.75 carat diamond, platinum brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in platinum.
The concave, organic stellate style setting is embellished with eighteen fine and impressive marquise cut sapphires, each individually four claw set in three tapering arrays.
The impressive vintage pendant/brooch is further ornamented with twenty-four fine and impressive individually claw set pear cut diamonds, set in three further arrays that alternate with the aforementioned sapphires, all extending outwards from the vacant centre.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a platinum hinged pin and clasp.
This versatile brooch may be worn as a pendant and suspended from an 18k white gold, 18" chain via an integrated ring loop to the reverse of the setting.
This vintage sapphire and diamond brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
This impressive sapphire 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 stunning vintage brooch/pendant is exceptional quality, set with fine and impressive sapphires displaying a fine color, brilliance and presence. The well color matched, high color graded diamonds display a fine white color, brilliance and presence. The vintage sapphire and diamond brooch is an exceptional gauge of platinum and is in exceptional condition.
Sapphire Quality
Color Blue
Cut Marquise
Content 7.95 carats
Diamond Quality
Color (average grades) G
Clarity (average grades) VS2
Cut Pear
Content 4.75 carats
Dimensions
Length of setting 3.9cm/1.54"
Width of setting 3.7cm/1.46"
Across pin 3.5cm/1.38"
Height of setting 8.3mm/0.33"
Weight
14.02 grams
Date: Circa 1960
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 vintage sapphire jewelry...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18kt Gold Tutti Frutti Brooch with Carved Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
A vibrant and luxurious Tutti Frutti-style brooch crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring a lavish mix of carved and faceted gemstones surrounding a central pearl. This exuberant desi...
Category
1950s European Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Silson Art Deco Enamel Heart
Located in New York, NY
Charming Silson Art Deco Enamel Heart from the 1930's. Red enamel with gilt lacey border and blue enamel floral accents.
Excellent condition.
Please not...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian banded agate and 22k yellow gold, 14 karat yellow gold pin brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian Agate Pin...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18k white gold brooch, featuring pear shaped green jade stones, surrounded with approx. 0.90ctw H/VS-Si diamonds.
Brooch is 2 3/8" x 1 1/4".
Marked 750.
Weight - 20.3 grams.
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
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
Tiffany & Co. Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold pin, stamps TIFFANY & CO 750 measures 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches, weight 14 dwt.
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold
$3,500
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Coral and Chalcedony 3D Grape Bunch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Vintage Brooch with Coral and Chalcedony. This exquisite piece is crafted in 14k gold. The brooch features a cluster of coral beads, intricately arranged to resemble a bunch ...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage signed gold enamel designer earrings
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Trident Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This exceedingly unusual brooch pin dates to the 19th century and has been set with diamonds, natural pearls and a blue sapphire. The frame of the brooch has been hand crafted from 1...
Category
19th Century French Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Oscar Heyman "Burmese No Heat" Ruby and Diamond Brooch.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Ruby and diamond pansy design. brooch. Center isset with oval ruby weighing 3.17 carats, "Burma No Heat" surrounded by petals
encrusted with 46 calibré-cut rubies and ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage NAPIER gold tone pearl rhinestone penguin figural designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal sign...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1960s VCA chick brooch is made of 18k gold and is adorned with small round cut diamonds and rubies with a large cabochon turquoise as it...
Category
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$20,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage gold rhinestones flowers 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 37
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond Fleur-de-lis Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent diamond brooch takes the form of a fleur-de-lis, a symbol traditionally associated with the French monarchy and the city of New Orleans. The timeless motif is render...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$28,500
Trifari Eugenie Series Plume Clip, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Collectible and rare Eugenie Series Plume Clip by Trifari, in gilt metal with black enamel and purple oval pastes. Large, extravagant Retro design is dimensional and striking. An amy...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted by the renown American jeweler Oscar Heyman, this 18 karat Retro brooch is a stunning piece of vintage jewelry from the 1950s. Set wi...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage matte gold cherub angel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 1 7/8" by 1 3/4"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 40
❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone Stars & Logo Lapel Pin
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage antiqued gold tone lapel pin featuring embossed stars and double logo detailing.
Embossed CHANEL Made in France.
Private sale "S" marked engraved on the reverse side ...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Platinum Diamond Flower Brooch, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent flower brooch embellished with diamonds and made in platinum.
Designed as two flowers set "en tremblant" in the centers with 2 round diamonds weighing approximately 5.50 ...
Category
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
1980s Chanel Gold Tone Rue Cambon Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel "Rue Cambon" brooch featuring Rue Cambon, the iconic Chanel address embossed on the front, a safety bar-pin fastening, a back pitted plaque.
Made in France, pitted Chanel pla...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 41.00 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Brooch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue,
Showcasing a very special and rare butterfly brooch hand made by Emilio Artisans, specializing in bringing out the maximum potential of each and every natural fancy color diamond.
We specialize in creating special mountings for color diamonds that will increase the color and bring it out the maximum potential of the center.
center: over 5ct Gia certified shield
additional natural green pink orange diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pink Diamond
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Italian Multi Sapphires & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Aquamarine, Oval shape - 25 carat
Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
51 carat
Natural Am...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...
$1,095 Sale Price
25% Off
Cartier Paris Antique Gold Silver Guilloche Diamond Buckle Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite antique silver and 18k gold buckle clip by Cartier. Adorned with rose cut diamonds and bright green guilloche enamel. Buckle measures 2 5/8" x 1 7/8". Marked with eagle hea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
18k Gold Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Adler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow and white gold brooch is a true masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a dazzling floral design that radiates both sophistication and contempo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace in 18 Carat yellow Gold, Chalcedony, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds convertible into a Brooch.
The central Pattern is Removable and turns into a Brooch. Th...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold and Mediterian Coral Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
Circa 1900's.
Featuring 9K yellow gold, 3D floral carved motif design, handmade.
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
1960s Multi-Colour Enamel and Diamond Owl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A charming Owl Brooch crafted in White, Green and Red Enamel, with Diamond Eyes.
Made in Italy, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel
Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip from the 1940's. These large crystals are the signatures of Eisenberg design, set in white metal with baguettes...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1940s Bow Shaped Brooch with Cushion Cut Diamonds
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bow Brooch
18ct Gold Stamped 750
Circa 1940s
Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage bow-shaped brooch, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and dating back to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Cannetille Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th Century 14 karat yellow gold ornate brooch set with an Orient pearl and cannetille. This brooch is created with alternated gold and rose gold segments. The rose gold ...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,125 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Picasso 18K Gold Sterling Open Heart Infinity Brooch #15427
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Pablo Picasso 18K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Open Heart Infinity Brooch
This vintage Tiffany & Co. Pin was designed by Pablo Picass...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Massive 19th Century Paste Sword Jabot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Massive and exceptional 19th Century Paste Sword Jabot Brooch from the l9th Century. Designed likely for a heavy cloak or cape set in sterling with pastes ...
Category
1870s French High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Hippopotamus Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking 18k yellow gold hippopotamus pin features a richly textured body, a wide-open mouth revealing polished teeth, a shimmering ruby eye, and a single diamond accent near it...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Platinum Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris 18k gold and platinum brooch, adorned with approx. 1.10ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 43mm x 35mm. Marked: Cartier Paris, French marks on stem, 01 336. Weight - 21 gr...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Chanel Vintage 2006 Aurora Yellow Crystals Logo Coco CC Openwork Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2006 Unisex Aurora Yellow Green Purple Crystals Logo Coco CC Openwork Interlocked Square Circle Chunky Modenrist Brooch, Silver Tone
Very good condition. Very light s...
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Brooches
1890's High Relief Lava Cameo brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This piece carved in the 1890's is truly lovely. This Cameo depicts a lady with long flowing hair and a provocative pose with head over her bare shoulder. The face is lovely and s...
Category
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Brooches
Materials
10k Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Symmetric Long Bar Double Clip Crystals Interlocked Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Symmetric Long Bar Double Clip Crystals Interlocked Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This rare Cartier Paris aquamarine brooch with its bold diamond chevron patterning dates from the 1930s, when designers created a dynamic series of jewels that featured these limpid ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch
By Original by Robert
Located in New York, NY
Charming Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch from the 1940's. Hand made with vari shaped crystals and faux pearls. Has a bale for use as a pendant as well. 1.5" x 1.2...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond Parrot Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 53.20 carats, Ruby 18.88 carats, Onyx, Blue Sapphire 9.11 carats, Tsavorite 7.80 carats and Diamond 3.60 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Width: 4.0 cm
L...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Articulated Jester Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This large jester brooch is a later recast of a 1940's period brooch. Set in gilt and silvered metal with pink and ruby pastes.
The jeweled stick below s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Ciner Swarovski crystal Frog Brooch Pin 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Brown Ciner Enamel Brooch with Black crystal eyes. Measures 1.69 in x 1.40 in. Great Holiday Gift or just because! This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 14k gold brooch with natural green demantoid in striking color hall marked with initial maker mark in cyrtlic alphabet and assay mark and gold standard
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Mauboussin Chic Madeira Citrine Carved Smokey Quartz Art Moderne Clip
By Mauboussin
Located in San Antonio, TX
Madeira citrine and carved smokey quartz clip brooch, signed MAUBOUSSIN PARIS. The step - cut quartz is set with
calibre cut citrines. Numbered 9972 and 7995.
calibre cut citrines. Numbered 9972 and 7995.
Category
1930s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Quartz
Ruby and Diamond Small Crab Design Brooch / Pendant Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful crab brooch or pendant, set in lustrous 14 karat yellow gold, is a captivating and unique piece of jewelry. The body of the crab is adorned with vibrant red rubies, cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midcentury Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury, circa 1950s, 14k gold brooch, featuring a detachable pearl drop. Set with a 17.7 x 11.4mm pearl and approx. 1.40ctw in SI1/H diamonds. Brooch is 36mm x 58mm. Tested 18k, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Art Deco Fine Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Brooch Circa 1925
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This piece is a true masterpiece, meticulously crafted to capture the glamour and sophistication of the Art Deco movement.
Hand-crafted in platinum, this long ribbon bow brooch featu...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Piaget Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Earrings and Brooch Pendant Set
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Piaget earrings and brooch set features an elegant design of sparkling flowers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with brililant-cut round F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds. The ...
Category
1990s Swiss Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Virtuf Est Denum Dei Heart Angel Gold Toned Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold toned heart angel brooch embossed VIRTUF EST DENUM DEI.
Embossed KL.
Indicative measurements : max. width approx. 5.3 cm (2.09 inches) / max height appr...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Cameo Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant and evergreen cameo brooch(5.50gr) mounted in 12Kt gold. Tot weight 12.2 gr
R.f. 812004
For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Other, Gold
$1,196
Antique Sterling Silver Cameo Night Comes Rushing Metaphor Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic antique cameo brooch depicts the allegorical scene often referred to as “Night Comes Rushing”, showing a figure driving a swift chariot pulled by three rearing horses t...
Category
Early 20th Century Romantic Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches on 1stDibs
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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