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Brooches For Sale
Vintage CORO pegasus silver tone flower designer brooch
By Coro
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CORO pegasus
• silver tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
French Heavy solid gold 18k bow Brooch - sapphire collar pin, authentic diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are happy to introduce you to this lovely work of art from the 1980's. This collar brooch is crafted 18 K solid gold and depicts a lovely flowing ribbon forming a marvellous bow. ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Elephant Brooch Pin Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finley detailed Cartier diamond elephant brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s)
Pave set diamonds total an estimated 0.50 c...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Siamese Kitty Cat Golden Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Delightful! Beautiful Siamese Kitty Cat with attitude Vintage Brooch. Gold tone mounting. Measuring approx. 0.6” h x 1.2” l. Exquisitely detailed, giving a 3D appearance. More...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Russian Baltic Amber Cabochon Spider Vintage Pin Brooch in Gold, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite spider brooch. This Russian pin is the perfect accessory, featuring an amber body set on a goldtone setting and accented with two round black eyes. The twisted wire legs add a quirky and artistic touch.
Hallmarks: 03P, C.1u.1p50k
Vintage safety pin...
Category
20th Century Russian Brooches
Materials
Amber
Van Cleef & Arpels 1965 Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Coral Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 1965, is a timeless piece in the shape of a delicate rose. Hand-carved from coral, the rose measures approximately 5cm...
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamonds Emerald Rubies Sapphires Onyx Flower Brooch Boxed
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Incorporating Diamonds, Carved Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Onix to create a fine vase with flowers. Delicate and beautiful, it perfectly reflects its era. It is a significant de...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire
Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Large finely carved coral floral pin brooch with two colored deeply carved rose flower set in 14kt solid textured gold . back has rollover clasp .
Faded 14kt mark on backside .
Materials:
14kt solid gold
salmon and angel skin carved...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold
Kalinger Gilded Resin and Cabochons Floral Brooch
By Kalinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Kalinger Paris brooch features a massive dimensional bunch of flowers made of gold-plated coated resin, all carved and textured and ornate with resin cabochons and crys...
Category
1980s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch Gilt Metal Hair Natural Seed Pearl Photograph
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This mid 19th century Victorian mourning brooch is constructed as an outer frame with an inner revolving oval locket. The frame is designed as a succession of scrolls. At the top and...
Category
1850s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly in tones of ruby, sapphire and emerald.
1950's USA. 2.5" w x 2" high.
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Francoise Montague Resin Pin Brooch Orange Poppy Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this charming dimensional pin brooch for French Jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a poppy flowe...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
SARAH COVENTRY - Large Faux Pearl & Silver Tone Brooch - Signed - Circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, CA
SARAH COVENTRY - Vintage faux pearl & silver tone brooch - hinged pin to the back - signed © SARAH COV - United States (Rhode Island) - circa 1960's.
Excellent vintage condition - n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Diamond Lioness Brooch
Located in Glasgow, GB
This late Victorian brooch, dating back to circa 1900, showcases an 18ct gold lioness holding a 0.08 ct old cut diamond. True to the period's craftsmanship, it lacks hallmarks but is...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Black Sapphire, White Sapphire and Tsavorite Pendant/Brooch in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Black Sapphire, White Sapphire and Tsavorite Pendant/Brooch set in Silver Settings
(chain not included)
Width: 3.5 cm
Length: 4.2 cm
Total Weight: 11.75 grams
*Please note that t...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
Vintage flower gold rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Tiffany Co Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tulip 1.9 Inch Brooch Signed Italy
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany and Co. Yellow Gold Tulip Brooch is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry that is sure to be a treasured addition to any collection. This brooch is signed and made of ...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage AVON signed gold tone flower designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 45
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond clips 1950's
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond floral Motif Clips.
18k White Gold set with 34 Marquis cut Diamonds 4.50 cts
The size 2 inches by 1 inch
Signed and numbered Van Cleef and Arpels NY 18...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond
Vintage AK ANNE KLEIN matte gold heart designer runway brooch
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AK ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.39" by 1.25"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Art Deco Silver Gilt Three Feathers Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and stylish Art Deco silver gilt three feathers brooch. Measuring length 6.5 cm / 2.5 inches by width 4.8 cm / 1.8 inches. The brooch is in very good condition, and tests f...
Category
1930s Vintage Brooches
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
CHRISTIAN DIOR signed vintage arrow gold crystal sapphire ruby designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian
Located in Southbury, CT
This simple and beautiful Victorian-era chatelaine brooch dates to about 1890 and features seven luminous GIA-certified natural saltwater pearls toge...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
House Pins by LUCINDA vintage unique brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed
• epoxy over card stock paper
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 43
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Rings: Symbols of Wealth, Power and Affection by Diana Scarisbrick (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Rings are unique among personal adornments: none other carries such a weight of symbolism. Rings can be enjoyed for themselves as objects of beauty; but equally fascinating are the m...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage JOAN RIVERS signed gold tone faux heart pearl rhinestone dangle brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JOAN RIVERS
• gold tone with rhinestones, enamel and faux pearl
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with mi...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Ervin Hoskie Sterling Silver Multi Color Gemstone Inlay Buffalo Pin #20773
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Ervin Hoskie Sterling Silver Multi Color Gemstone Inlay Buffalo Pin -
This Navajo sterling silver bear pin features multi color gemstone inlay by Ervin Hoskie.
Size: 21.4 mm x 28.4...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s David Webb Lapis, Diamond & Gold Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Lapis Lazuli beads and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 5.00 carats.
Signed by David Webb
Circa 1960s
2 inch diam...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
VERDURA 1970 Large Brooch Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum And 9.66 Ctw Diamonds
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by Verdura.
This is a very rare and bold versatile pendant-brooch created in Milan Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura, back in 1970. The piece is pretty large and has been crafted in the shape of six curved-arms Maltese cross in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a finish of high polish and accented in the center with a platinum element for the settings of the diamonds. This center is mounted with an impeccable pave setting composed by natural white colorless diamonds. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with hinged double pins with a trombone security lock. This is a gorgeous piece masterfully crafted and surely will pop up to the wearer. Modeled after the Maltese crosses Fulco di Verdura first created for Chanel in the 1930s, this Ray brooch is one of the firm’s earliest and most popular designs. It quickly found favor with the era’s most stylish women including Millicent Rogers and Truman Capote’s Society Swans. The rich, golden rays center on a pavé-set diamond knot motif.
Diamonds: The platinum parts are mounted in a pave setting, with 138 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 9.66 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1 clarity.
Weight: 75.30 Grams, (48.30 Dwt).
Measurements: 70 mm by 72 mm by 15 mm (2.76 x 2.85 x 0.60 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and the platinum, the seven-digits inventory serial numbers and signed, "VERDURA .750 18KT PLAT VEC4598".
Verdura
The Duke Fulco di Verdura (1899-1978), start his career as a designer in Paris in 1920, Creating the iconic Maltese cross cuff bracelet for his friend Coco Chanel. In the 1934 he moved to the United States and closely collaborate with Paul Flato in California, designing jewelry for the Hollywood stars of the new movie era, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. In 1939, he moved again, but this time to the city of New York and to open the Verdura boutique, in the Fifth Avenue location. in that period Verdura gains the estimation of the very high-profile clientele in the new York's high society.
Collateral: This pendant-brooch is accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Verdura pendant...
Category
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Trifari Enamel Floral Bouquet Clip, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Trifari Enamel Floral Bouquet Clip, Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Original enamel which is very rare with pave crystal accents set into a high ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Enamel
Vintage gold tone jewel rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
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1980s Vintage Brooches
1990s Gilded Heart Brooch w/ Scroll Details & Dangle Accents By Edouard Rambaud
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s
- 1.8" x 2.6"
- Gold plated hardware
- Attributed to Edouard Rambaud (unsigned)
- Circa 1990s
- Estate acquired...
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Baroque Pearl Flower and Moon Motif Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Delicate Triumph of Early 20th-Century Craftsmanship
Immerse yourself in the romantic elegance of the American Art Nouveau period with this 14K Yellow Gold Iridescent Enamel and Ba...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Gemstones Sterling silver Queen Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterling silver with 18K Gold ...
Category
2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Harry Winston Diamond Cluster and Emerald Drop Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Pear-Shaped and Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a total of 11.31 carats, a Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald weighing 4.04 carats, and a Marquise cut Colom...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique, Edwardian 9kt gold spider brooch.
The body is made up of a vibrant green round faceted paste stone and the head is a light green peridot stone.
All set in 9kt yellow gold and mounted onto a 9kt gold bar brooch the bar has kite shaped finial ends, this is a versatile piece and would also make a great tie or cravat pin...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 2" x 2"
- Gold plated
- Clear crystal rhinestone accents
- Black enamel detail
- Green crystal rhinestone eyes
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- This item ...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Vendome Lucite and Paste Flower
Located in New York, NY
Large patinaed Lucite flower brooch by Vendome with button center set with pink and ruby pastes. 1960's USA. Excellent condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Bochic Dragon“Orient” Sapphires & Tasvorite Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Dragon “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Tasvorite Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Tsavorite - 4 carat
Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
3 carat
Can be worn a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Natural Red Ruby - 4 carat
Multi color Natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Victorian Snake Serpent Cuff Bracelet Blue Enamel Diamonds Rubies, 1847
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Important and highly collectable bracelet (bangle).
Signed: March 1847 and T M unclear 16th.
Incredible engineering makes this bracelet fit any size of hand. Please take a look a...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Vintage gold jewel cross charm chain designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with resin stones
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 3" by 1.5"
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone small apple designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage silver tone blue rhinestone wreath designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage MONET signed gold tone rhinestones peacock bird designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Chinese Export Round Silver Filigree Cannetille and Coral Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Chinese export round silver and coral fine filigree cannetille brooch, it has a lovely vintage patina. Measuring diameter 3.5cm / 1.37 inc...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Silver
Antique Art Deco 1930s 7.64 Carat Burma Sapphire and 12.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an AGL certified Cushion cut Burma origin non-heat treated Sapphire weighing 7.64 carats, Square cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 c...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Austrian 14k Rose Gold, Synthetic Sapphire, & Rose Cut Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian stick pin.
In 14 karat rose gold mounting with a silver top.
Center set with a circa 0.6ct round mixed cut synthetic blue sapphire (transparency: transparen...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Antique sterling silver key brooch, presentation key
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique sterling silver key brooch.
This is a presentation key, often given to commemorate a special occasion or event and usually engraved w...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Heart Swallow Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian pin brooch depicting a heart and a swallow. The piece is crafted in 9K gold and adorned with seed pearls. Circa 1890.
Has a C clasp.
Weight: 3.73g
Length: ~2.5c...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Oscar de la Renta Clear Crystal Fish Stone Brooch, Pin, in Goldtone
Located in Milford, DE
Perfect your look with this gold-tone fish brooch set with sparkling Swarovski crystals. For the perfect marine aesthetic!
Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold plated knot rope designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yellow Gold Diamond Plumeria Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 14k Flower Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold
Stone Information
Natural Diamonds
Carat(s): .05ctw
Cut: Round Brilliant
Color: I - J
Clarity: I1
Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Natural Red Ruby - 4....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Victorian Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Heart Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine Victorian heart-shaped, gold and silver brooch with very fine red Guilloche enamel work, ca. 1890s.
The brooch is centred by two intertwined diamond hearts,
surrounded by a w...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Marcel Boucher Vintage Sunburst Fuchsia Crystals Openwork Circle Disc Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Marcel Boucher Vintage 1940s Sunburst Fuchsia Red Purple Rectangle Crystals Openwork Circle Round Disc Door Knocker Belt Brooch, Light gold Tone
Very good...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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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