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Brooches For Sale
Fred Paris 18k panther brooch 1960s
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
This charming panther brooch by Fred Paris dates back to 1960s and is made of 18k gold. The panther's spots are enameled and its eyes are adorned with round cut diamonds and emeralds...
Category
1960s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Psi Upsilon Badge, 14 Karat Gold Diamonds 1898 Dartmouth Fraternity Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fraternity Founded in 1833.
Zeta Chapter Founded in 1842 (Dartmouth)
Badge’s Year: 1898
Edwin Bowley Hall Class of 1902
Engraved: E.B. Hall, Zeta, Psi w E
Metal Content: Guaranteed...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Brooch Turun Hopea Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Brooch Turun Hopea Finland,
813H Silver.
Made Before 1972.
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Citrine Topaz Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A carved mother-of-pearl flower forms the foundation for this elegant one-of-a-kind combination pendant and brooch. Pear shaped cabochons of amethyst, citrine, blue topaz and green ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Transformable Diamond Swan Brooch and Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With a fairytale-like charm, this graceful circular swan design is artfully composed of a unique mix of diamond cuts, from round, tapper, old-cut to baguette, totaling 4.87 carats. T...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
A diamond, sapphire, emerald and plique a jour enamel dragonfly brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful brooch is set with sparkling single cut diamonds, the eyes adorned with vibrant emeralds, the wings decorated with coloured plique a jour enamel as well as round caboc...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Majestic 14K Gold Horse Brooch with Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
A regal gold horse brooch, rearing proudly, adorned with dazzling diamond accents and striking ruby eyes. This exquisite piece symbolizes strength and elegance, perfect for collector...
Category
16th Century Art Deco Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Entwined Snake on Natural Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Victorian Snake on naturally formed tooth pearl brooch. Highly unusual, lovely design and quality. Snakes represented the eternity of love...
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Pendant Brooch 1890s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A beautiful Art Nouveau piece, that can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch. In the Art Nouveau stylings featuring a geometric heart set with demantoid garnets surrounded by scrolls ...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Silver
Handcraft Warrior 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch
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
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch green enamel, emerald up to 4.50ct and brilliant cut diamond 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolour gold brooch decorated with green green enamel and set with emerald and brilliant and single cut diamond approx. 1.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - dimensions 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm
det...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Era Antique Russian Amethyst Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated 1873
A 14K yellow matte gold brooch features an oval Russian amethyst (24 x 21 x 12.4 mm, approximately 33 carats) surrounded by ornate open...
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst
Antique 14K Palladium Gold Sapphire Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A large antique 14K Palladium Gold brooch. The brooch is made in floral design representing a bouquet with flowers. The brooch is encrusted with Diamonds and Sapphire stones. Marked ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Palladium
Mid-1800s Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival Garnet, Emerald and Enamel Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Exceptionally rare and intricate, this Austro-Hungarian brooch was created in the mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Good - Some wear to the enamel work and a tiny chip to the right-hand ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Garnet, Silver, Enamel
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Blue color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
27 carat
Multi col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Phoenix Designed 0.382Carat Sapphire Brooch/Pendant with Natural Diamond & Ruby
Located in Kowloon, HK
Phoenix Designed 0.382Carat Sapphire Brooch/Pendant with Natural Diamond & Ruby
Main Stone：Sapphire - 0.382 CT
Side Stone：Ruby and Diamond
Total Weight - 16.28 GM
Exquisite Design:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
1920 Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Seed Pearl Starburst Pin / Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful Edwardian pin/pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold that showcases a stunning collection of seed pearls and an Old Mine Cut diamond at t...
Category
1920s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Moses Hitting Rock to Get Water Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th-century brooch, intricately carved with a detailed scene of Moses. During their journey through the wilderness, the Hebrews found themselves in desperate need of water. T...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold
CHANEL Vintage 1970s Massive Intricate Filigree Gold Tone Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage massive intricate filigree gold tone diamond shaped brooch/pendant embellished with poured coral color enamel and faux pearls.
Embossed CHANEL Made in France.
Indica...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one old single cut diamond, and one button pearl, set in platinum and 15 karat yellow gold, with a 9 kara...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold MERRIN French Textured Heavy Arrowhead Brooch
By Merrin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vintage brooch by MERRIN of France. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this piece has been done in the shape of a stylized arrowhead. It has been beautifully textured with fantastic atten...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Swivel Mourning Brooch pendant, 15k gold and black enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is truly one of the most spectacular and beautiful antique mourning brooches of its design.
It is a large sized brooch and can also be worn as a pendant, it is designed in a kn...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Teal Blue Turquoise Caved Floral Flower Diamonds 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Oakton, VA
This charming brooch features two vibrant blue turquoise flowers, each with a delicate cluster of shimmering accent diamonds at their centers. The flowers are set against a sleek, in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl Diamond Carved Jade Lily of The Valley Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by prominent Austrian jeweller Jul. Hugler, Vienna, circa 1950.
The 18K white gold brooch is designed as a ribbon tied lily of the valley with forteen cultured pearl (5-6 mm) f...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
Vintage RAZZA signed silver tone elephant designer brooch
By RAZZA
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed RAZZA
• silver tone metal with black enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Silver Tone Brooch/Pendant with Faux Carnelian - Italy - Circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage silver tone brooch or pendant (can be worn either way) - with five bezel set cabochon faux carnelian (glass) stones - Italy - circa 1960's.
Excellent vintage condition - no ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Brooches
Carved Black Chalcedony Sculpture & Aquamarine 18kt Pendant, Enhancer, & Brooch
By Robert Guyon
Located in Logan, UT
Steve Walters’ natural black chalcedony carving will command attention however it is worn in this luxurious piece of jewelry. The carved gemstone elegantly blossoms open, and a lively aquamarine and diamond drop sways freely. A pear-shaped diamond is perfectly nestled into the carving.
The hand-fabricated 18kt and platinum mounting allows this piece to be worn as a brooch, or hung from a wide variety of necklaces, including pearls.
As with all of ART Guyon's artistic masterpieces, this jewel was designed to artfully showcase what gifted human hands can create with natural gems.
-Black Chalcedony (natural, carved by Steve Walters)
-6.15ct Aquamarine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple and Red Jeweled Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris jeweled pin brooch features a gilt metal geometric star shape carved and see-through ornate with crystal rhineston...
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Art Deco 1930s Oval Diamond Sapphire Filigree Platinum Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
This Art Deco diamond and sapphire brooch is the epitome of Deco style. The symmetry, the geometry, antique diamonds and sapphires, everything about this brooch is what Art Deco jewe...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Gold Devil Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Devil Stickpin from the turn of the 20th Century. Beautiful detailed with emerald eyes and a mischevious grin in 14K gold. Rare and unusual subje...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe and Arrow Brooch, 15k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique 15kt gold Arrow and horseshoe brooch is a real charmer! Rich in both symbolism and style you can't go wrong.
A slender feathered arrow with the rich buttery gold hue only found on antique gold, it has a slightly brushed finish giving it some realistic texture.
To the centre of the arrow there is a gold horseshoe set with lush pearls and twinkling rose cut diamons, the history behind horseshoe symbolism going back many years before the Victorian era...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Tri-Color Yellow White Rose Gold Fisherman Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Gone fishing! This vintage Cartier tri-color yellow, white and rose 14 karat gold fisherman brooch will take you on an enchanting vacation all year round. Signed Cartier New York. ...
Category
1930s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Roger Jean-Pierre Long French Aurora and Crystal Depose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Roger Jean Pierre French brooch clip from the 1950's with aurora and clear crystal paste stones. The fur clip is attached to a tiered elem...
Category
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate
Brooch Coral Branch & Carved Sapphires with Diamonds, Circa 1910
Located in Southbury, CT
This antique coral and sapphire brooch is striking and quite unique; a bit eccentric -natural, organic, and elemental.
A 60 mm tall, 61 mm wide branch of natural angel skin coral w...
Category
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Egyptian Revival Silver Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Egyptian Revival silver brooch with Egyptian hallmarks, in a lovely rope twist setting. Measuring diameter 3.6 cm / 1.4 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Brooches
Materials
Silver
Vintage 18 karat Gold Necklace Clasp set with Diamonds , Gerrard and Co London
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This stunning Clasp designed for Pearls was bought along with Pearls in Gerrard and Co, in London in the 1950's.
It is made in hallmarked as well as tes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Oscar Heyman Brothers Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold leaf motif brooch by Oscar Heyman Bros. Set with ruby beads.
Brooch measures 2" x 1.5".
Marked with OH hallmark and serial No.73809.
Weight - 18.4 grams.
Category
20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Modernist 14k Gold & Akoya Pearl Brooch or Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Japanese Modern gold & pearl brooch.
By Mikimoto.
In 14k gold.
Set with 8 round white Akoya pearls.
Signed to the reverse.
Simply a wonderful Japanese modernist brooch!
...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modernist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Nolan Miller Signed Designer Crystal Bird in Flight Vintage Brooch Pin
By Nolan Miller
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Rare Vintage Designer Brooch by Nolan Miller featuring a Flying Bird Hand set with sparkling Crystals. Silver Tone mounting...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Antique Clover Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s, most likely in the kingdom of Bohemia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of very tiny garnets are missing from the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet
Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Maiden Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Maiden Brooch within flowers in 10k gold with diamond accents designed as a watch holder from the beginning of the 20th Century. 1900 USA.
Chain can be w...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
18K Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch with ca. 7 carats of diamonds (D-F/IF-VVS).
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Religious Brooch Micro Mosaic Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
This antique religious brooch in 18-carat yellow gold micro mosaic is an exquisite piece of antique jewelry. This remarkable brooch showcases the time...
Category
19th Century French Artisan Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Green Tsavorite & South Sea Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Green Tsavorite & South Sea Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as Brooch or Pendant
Natural Green Tsavorite - 5 carat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Tiffany & Co Estate Twisted Rope Bow Brooch Pin Silver + 14k Gold 5.8 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Twisted Rope Bow Brooch Pin Silver + 14k Gold 5.8 GR TIF731
This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co bow brooch is made of sterling silver & 14 kt yellow go...
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Fan Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone fan brooch embellished with citrine crystals.
Embossed DIOR ©.
Indicative measurements : max. width approx. 6.7 cm (2.64 ...
Category
20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Pansy Brooch 18 Karat
By Oscar Heyman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Oscar Heyman Pansy is one of the most coveted brooches to own. It set with calibrated blue Sapphires brilliant cut, colorless Diamonds and brilliant cut treated yellow Diamonds. It measures 36mm x 32mm and weighs 20 grams. I suggest making a chain specific for this brooch so you can also wear it on a chain. Oscar Heyman was a main manufacturer for Tiffany, Cartier and Van Cleef in...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cat Kitten Diamond Brooch 925 Silver Brooch&Pins Handmade Diamond Brooch Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Cat Kitten Diamond Brooch 925 Silver Brooch&Pins Handmade Diamond Brooch Gift.
Base Metal
Sterling Silver
Main Stone Color
White
Metal
Sterling Silver
Length
43mm Approx
Width
35mm...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine detailing and high relief 3D modeling. There ar...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch, circa 1930s
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Circa 1930's
Purchased From a Renowned Hollywood and Broadway Actors Family
One Round Brilliant Cut...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
White Diamond
Hemmerle Munich Clips Earrings Brooches 18kt Yellow Gold with 38.50ctw Citrine
By Hemmerle
Located in Miami, FL
Clips earrings brooches designed by Hemmerle.
These pieces of jewelry are very rare. They were created in Munich Germany by the very exclusive house of Hemmerle, back in the 1990. These are gorgeous convertible pieces have been carefully crafted with a three dimensional linear shape in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with highly polished finish. They are fitted in the reverse with hinged clips for fastening comfort to be wear as a dress clips or earrings.
Hemmerle jewelry...
Category
1990s German Modernist Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Demantoid Pearl & Diamond Salamander Brooch 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 15ct carat gold, our Pomina Brooch is an antique treasure. An audacious salamander in motion - embellished with lush creamy seed pearls and bright green demantoid garnets ...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set
By Pellini
Located in New York, NY
Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set of tortoise bakeite with injected black dots. Brooch has 4 dots and clip earrings have 2 each. Italy 1990's. Excellent co...
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer 1950s Crystals Double Layer Flower Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer 1950s Whole Crystals Double Layers Flower Brooch, Silver Tone
Mitchel Maer was a prominent American designer who lived in England during the 1950s. Du...
Category
1950s British High Victorian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Green Yellow Spots Enameled Reading Frog Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Frog/ Book - 14k Yellow Gold Pin - Green, Yellow, Orange Enamel
Total Weight: 18.09 Grams
Backing: Pin W/ Rotating Closure
Overall Height: 38.60mm (1.51") (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Gold Agate Chalcedony Hand-Carved Butterfly Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold hand-carved agate black butterfly diamond pendant necklace brooch.
The process of making this pendant set in 18k gold with sparkling diamonds, started just like that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12Beautiful Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Bochic Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22K Gold & Silver
Set of 12
From the “Orient” collection
Natural Fancy color sapphi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Belle Époque Charms Brooch Silver Cat Mouse on a Pretzel Heart Coin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming silver brooch features a collection of articulated charms : a medal with Marie inscribed, a Mouse sitting on a pretzel, a bed pan with the name s...
Category
1890s German Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
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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