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Brooches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Ruby Diamonds Baroque Pearl, 14kt White Gold Swan Shaped Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Particular swan shaped brooch/pendant necklace in 14 karat white gold structure studded with diamonds, a ruby as aye and a baroque pearl as body.
This brooch/pendant necklace was tot...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent 14k Yellow Gold Sea Turtle Brooch with Enamel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Magnificent 14k Yellow Gold Sea Turtle Brooch with Enamel
Introducing this magnificent 14k yellow gold Sea Turtle Brooch, a true work of art inspired by the beauty of marine life. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Enamel & Crystal Bird of Paradise Brooch 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A magnificent Vintage Bird of Paradise Brooch. Featuring glorious enamelling with pave set rhinestones in a lustrous gold mount.
Vinta...
Category
1990s Brooches
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare massive gold tone brooch embellished with multicolored glass drops.
Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France.
ndicative measurements : max. length ...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 10k Gold "Psyche" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This delicate antique brooch features a beautifully carved shell cameo of Psyche, the mythological symbol of the soul, often depicted with butterfly wings. Set in a warm 10K yellow g...
Category
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trifari Art Deco Carved Glass Fruit Salad Flower Basket Brooch c 1930s
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari Art Deco exquisite carved glass fruit salad flower basket brooch c 1930s
Embellished with a collection of jewel tone carved glass flowers
in emerald green, sapphire blue & ru...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Vintage NAPIER signed gold tone rhinestone heart designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Gold Flower Pin Brooch, White Enamel, Mid to Late 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A golden flower, painted with lily-white enamel - the perfect touch of class!
Circa mid to late 1900s.
Gold-plated. Light wear of enamel on top brooch.
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage ANNE KLEIN signed gold enamel designer dangle 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
Vintage silver rhinestone massive 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 44
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage NAPIER signed gold tone rhinestone bow designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch: This 15ct gold jewel (circa 1900) features a vase of enamel flowers, adorned with pearls, a sapphire, and turquoise.
The piece is a brooch, but...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Enamel
Coral, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant / Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic pendant / brooch in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a carved coral representing a lady motif in the central part surrounded by leaves studded with diamonds. The pen...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Natural Seed Pearl & Diamond Gun Pistol Brooh
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gun Brooch
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1910s
Behold this striking 18ct gold Edwardian-era pistol brooch, a unique and elegant piece adorned with natural seed pearls and a singl...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bakelite Philadelphia Style Articulated Multi-Color Brooch, C.1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
C.1940 articulated bakelite brooch in primary colors often associated with the rare ‘Philadelphia’ bracelet. The mix of red, butterscotch, green and black sections are aligned on wi...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
"Pato de Diamantes" by Sanz-Duck with Mabé Pearl, Diamonds and 14k Gold
By Sanz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Our happy little "Duck" was made by Sanz Joyeros in Madrid, Spain. The body of our duck is 14k yellow and white gold with approximately three quarters of a carat in diamonds (1.5-2....
Category
1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch
Description:
This charming Van Cleef & Arpels brooch from the iconic Minaudière series The Jewels...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Trifari Gilt Metal Crystal Encrusted Poodle Dog Brooch c 1960
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari gilt metal crystal encrusted poodle dog brooch c 1960
The elegant canine brooch is designed with an endearing poodle
with impressed gilt metal detail that emulates dog fur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Brooches
Vintage FLORENZA gold cameo pearl designer brooch pendant
By Florenza
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed FLORENZA
• gold tone with pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.38" by 1.18"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage conditio...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
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
Italian Made Gold Watch Brooch with Blue Enamel Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Charmingly romantic, this Italian made brooch starts with a delicately tied bow crafted of fourteen karat yellow gold with a center ribbon of cobalt blue enamel. Affixed with a fancy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and collectible Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch from the 1940's. A series of beautifully modelled Zodiac signs float around the watch...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Filigree Bow Tie Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian gold and aquamarine pin in the form of a bow tie.
With a round light blue aquamarine gemstone set in a gold filigree setting.
Simply ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
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
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amber Perfume Bottle Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Unisex Gripoix Clear Yellow Amber Cabochon Perfume Bottle Brooch Pin, Gold Plated
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine.
Signed on...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Retro Italian 18 karat Gold Cat Brooche with Emeralds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Retro Italian 18kt Gold Cat Brooch is a beautifully crafted piece that captures the charm and elegance of feline grace. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, this brooch ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage SWAROVSKI swan signed gold plated crystals sun flower designer brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI swan logo
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Signed Cartier Mid-Century Modern 18K Yellow & White Gold Two-Tone Ribbon Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern brooch.
In 18 karat yellow & white gold.
By Cartier.
In the form of a ribbon or folded scarf.
With yellow gold lattice above a worked white gold backgro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brooch Pendant Sapphire Diamond Platinum Estate
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Oscar Heyman brooch pendant, made in platinum, featuring sapphire and diamond.
The design centers around a pear shaped sapphire, framed by a halo of round diamonds. Tapered baguet...
Category
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s David Webb Coral Flower Pin with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k gold with carved Coral leaves and a rosette of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.00 carats and a center Diamond weighing approxim...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Madeleine Albright's Georg Jensen Pin Brooch 374B Mobius Torun Bulow Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American and European History with Madeleine Albright's iconic Georg Jensen Pin Brooch #374B Möbius designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow....
Category
20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage matte gold tone rhinestones cherub angel 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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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold rhinestone emerald eyes cat 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 43
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Blue Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Sweet and petite, in 14 Karat yellow gold , this classic two inch bar pin is adorned with two .10 carats square cut faceted blue sapphire and seven miniature natural pearls. Circa 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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
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
Mixed Metal Celestial Woman Figural Brooch By Ultra Craft, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 2.75" x 1.5"
- Gunmetal and gold tone
- Crinkle textured gilt moon, stars and heart
- By Ultra Craft (signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
KRAMER of NEW YORK vintage gold one penny coin glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KRAMER of NEW YORK
• gold plated with rhinestones
• vintage designer runway earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• 1 7/8" in diameter
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Christian Dior Perfume Bottle Brooch Pin
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Gold-tone perfume bottle brooch pin featuring a front “Dune” design, a back pin and a back pitted plaque.
Circa 1990s . Made in France
0.8in. (2cm) X 1in (2.5cm)
Good...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co. fitted box. The magnificent fully three dimensional f...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Marcus & Co Lily of The Valley Enamel Gold Pearl Brooch
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marcus & Co green enamel and pearl lily of the valley antique yellow gold brooch circa 1900. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ128J. Scroll down for detailed specifications. This exquisite...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Cabochon & Enamel Bird Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage cabochon bird brooch. Featuring sumptuous green and blue enamel detailing and a large oval cabochon stone for the belly.
Vintage Condition:...
Category
1980s Vintage 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
Antonio Pineda Amethyst Pea Pod 970 Silver Masterpiece Taxco Brooch Circa 1960s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Absolutely stunning, avante garde work of wearable art by Taxco, Mexico master silversmith Antonio Pineda! In top quality 970 purity silver, this circa 1960s brooch is in the whimsic...
Category
1960s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Enamel Violet Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
During Victorian and Edwardian times the gift of violets suggested that the giver's thoughts were occupied with love.
A perfect love token, this 14k gold and purple enamel brooch/pe...
Category
1910s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Pearl Gold Peacock Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Striking peacock brooch pendant featuring a ruby, sapphire, emerald and cultured pearl colorful design. The chain necklace looks like 'Z' recta...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
1980s Vintage CHANEL Camellia Ribbon Brooch Black White
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted of off-white ribbons adorned with a black polyester camellia. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Measures approximately 14 x 7 cm. Comes wi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Seagull Brooch/Pin #18382
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Seagull Brooch/Pin
This gorgeous Tiffany & Co brooch/pin was meticulously crafted from sterling silver in the shape of a seagull and would make the perf...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage gold rhinestone flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 3.25" by 1"
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold
Antique Egyptian Revival Enamel Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The "Winged Globe" of Egypt is an ancient symbol of the protection and divinity often found above temple gates and worn by Egyptian kings.
This spectacular Winged Globe brooch featu...
Category
1910s Egyptian Revival Vintage Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Enamel
Trifari Cream and Gold Sea Shell Pin Brooch, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in San Francisco, CA
Trifari 1980s (estimated) gold and cream shell pin.
Measures approximately 2 1/4" by 1 1/8".
Signed 'TRIFARI' at back in block caps.
Very good condition, tiny hard to spot chip to...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Vintage KJL KENNETH JAY LANE signed silver tone rhinestone panther brooch
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Chaumet 18kt Gold Insect Brooch with Diamonds and Emerald Eyes
By Chaumet
Located in Braintree, GB
A beautifully crafted vintage insect brooch by Chaumet, Paris, modelled in 18kt yellow gold with finely articulated wings set with brilliant-cut diamonds and emerald eyes. Signed CHA...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 6.51 grams
Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW F-G VS natural r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Silver Brooch by Matilde Poulat of MATL, Mexico
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A large silver repoussé brooch designed by Matilde Poulat and made by Ricardo Salas, her nephew. Matilde Poulat was an influential jewelry designer who opened her Mexico City worksho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Materials
Silver
Vintage silver glass stones flower massive designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 44
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Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
1941 ChanelRelevant American Reinad ArtDecoStyle Silver PolkaDot LargeBow Brooch
By Reinad
Located in Chicago, IL
In Spring 1941 after French fashion couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel had stopped production of her clothing designs while she remained in Europe during the WWII era, the decades-old American costume-jewelry company Reinad began imprinting pieces in its new retail line, Chanel Novelty Co, with the script signature "Chanel". As this was prior to the use of the sans-serif capital-letter signature "CHANEL" on French-made jewelry that was commissioned by the Parisian designer, as well as before U.S.-copyright protection began in 1955, the House of Chanel that was mostly owned by the Jewish Wertheimer family of venture capitalists (who remarkably still produced Parfums CHANEL and French-vineyard wine via legal proxy while they lived in asylum in The States during the war) filed a U.S. lawsuit to demand that Reinad halt the use of its founder's famous last name.
As the Werthheimers' quickly won, Reinad only produced the single seasonal collection stamped with the French brand name, and subsequently only imprinted its company name as the sans-serif capital-letter signature "REINAD" without a copyright symbol, which was different that its prior signatures dating back to its founding in 1922. When Chanel herself resumed French-made fashion production in Paris in 1953 (with Werthheimer support leading to their acquisition of all rights to her name despite her post-war eight-year exile in Switzerland due to close association with Nazis), for the first time all of her creations were signed "CHANEL" like the original packaging of the exceedingly profitable "No.5" perfume.
While Reinad continued to produced costume jewelry until 1954, in the last decade of this business, the U.S. company continued to try to appeal to potential Chanel buyers by at least making Chanel-style designs. As such, owning an attractive and well-made Reinad piece can be considered a useful investment in fashion history as evidence of a little-known turning-point involving the most famous ongoing luxury-fashion business Chanel, as well as of the impact of that legal judgement had on advancing U.S. design protection for brands that later used the copyright symbol.
Like early ArtDeco-style oversized heavy metallic costume jewelry by Chanel, this three-dimensional monochrome silver-alloy polkadot bow brooch imitates a pale polkadot-textured ribbon. Notably, while high-quality ribbon for styling hair or decorating clothing in a non-functional way was still an expensive accessory...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal
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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