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Brooches For Sale
Vintage ART signed gold pink green glass pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed ART
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Six Point Star Brooch, With Rays Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond six point star brooch, with rays, with an old-cut diamond, in a cut down setting, in the centre, with an air gap surrounded by a flower, grain set with old-cut di...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Oscar Heyman Gold and Platinum Diamond Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum brooch contains 17 round diamond weighing 1.11cts (F-G/VS+). The elegant gold braiding detail on the exterior contrast with a high polishe...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Alfred Philippe Brooch 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Crown Trifari sterling brooch designed by Alfred Philippe in the early 1940s. Featuring a large and weighty solid silver swirl design mounted with claw set pastes each emit...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Pearl Trio Twist Spiral White Round Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Unisex Textured Trio Twist Spiral White Round Pearl Dome Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Victorian Goddess Cameo Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
“Goddess of The Day”
Shell Cameo Brooch
Beautiful Fine Engraving Either Side
9ct Rose Gold
Victorian Circa 1860
All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved. They ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
9k Gold
Pavé Crystal Octopus Brooch with Faux Pearl Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Pavé Crystal Octopus Brooch with Faux Pearl Accents, Silver-Tone Sculptural Statement Pin
About the Item
A spectacular and whimsical marine-inspired ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Athena Gold Brooch Pendant, Circa 1860-1880
Located in Chesterland, OH
Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s. The execution of the shell is amazing, and the relief helps to add details and dimension to the design. The frame is 10K ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold
18ct Gold & Silver French Hallmarked, 1930s Diamond & Abalone Pearl Bug Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bug Brooch
18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French Hallmarked
Circa 1930
Step into the elegance of the 1930s with this extraordinary large fly brooch, a true testament to vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
CARTIER Le BAISER Du DRAGON Pin/Clip.
By Cartier
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Cartier “Le Baiser du Dragon” Diamond & Ruby Pin — 1990s
An exceptional piece from Cartier’s iconic Le Baiser du Dragon collection, crafted in the 1990s and executed with the precis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Unique Ruby and Sapphire Cat Sterling Silver Brooch Gift for Dad Jewelry Pin
Located in New York, NY
Unique Ruby and Sapphire Cat Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to detail, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
ANDREW GRIMA 1963 London Turquoises Massive Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Andrew Grima
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural gems-set brooch designed by Andrew Grima.
This is a fabulous brooch created in London by the acclaimed designer-goldsmith Andrew Grima, back in the 1963. The extremely ...
Category
1960s English Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
ART DECO STYLE DIAMONDS & SAPPHIRE Brooch.
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Art Deco-Style Sapphire & Diamond Bar Brooch — 18K White Gold
A sleek and highly elegant bar brooch inspired by the sharp geometry and refined glamour of the Art Deco period. The el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Blue Topaz Lily Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine retro flower brooch.
In 18k gold.
By Tiffany & Co.
With a stylized flower (likely a Lily) set with small blue topaz gemstones to its pistils and flanked by a long textured ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Silver Plated Bar Brooch with Three Doublet Boulder Opals
Located in London, GB
Fabulous antique silver plated bar brooch with three doublet boulder opals in an ornate setting.
Measuring length 4.7 cm / 1.85 inches by width 7.5 mm / .3 inch. The brooch has scra...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray from the 1930's. Floral spray of bezel set pale green and ruby crystals set in intricate pave setting. ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Vintage gold tone green rhinestone flower 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 57
❤️❤️...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Miriam Haskell Pink Morning Glory Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's intricate Morning Glory two part stickpin brooch. Hand sewn with pink ,opaque and opal pate de verre beads and rose montes and all set in signature Russian Gilt. The...
Category
20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely 19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle. Realistically modeled with large cabochon garnet set in high gold prongs with body elements all ...
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and rare Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch from the 1960's in the Verdura style. Although unsigned, he was known for making these prototype pieces before later casting the...
Category
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
19th Century Antique En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch c. 1870s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1870s This exquisite antique en tremblant floral brooch is a magnificent example of Victorian era craftsmanship and aristocratic style. The term en tremblant – French for “to ...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
AVON signed bintage gold faux turquoise designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AVON
• gold tone with lucite
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
❤️❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Georg Jensen Atomic Brooch, Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen Atomic Brooch by Henning Koppel. Wonderfully simple, spare but strikingly modern as all his designs are.
Sterling silver. Signed Jensen, Ar...
Category
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Edwardian Opal Bow Shaped Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Bow Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1900
This stunning 15ct yellow gold brooch showcases a beautiful bow design, elegantly detailed with a crescent centre. On either side...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Colourful Pearl Holly Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian holly leaf pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and silver. Circa 1890.
The piece features rose cut diamonds and colourful cultured pearls.
Weight: 5.48g
Size: 3.2x2....
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
CORO signed vintage gold tone rhinestones girl with umbrella designer brooch
By Coro
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CORO
• gold tone with crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 33
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Category
20th Century Brooches
Chanel Byzantine Crest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Chanel byzantine style crest brooch by Maison Gripoix. Poured glass emerald and ruby oval and heart shape cabochons are mixed with faceted cut topaz stone...
Category
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Mother’s Love Handmade 55.67 Carat Amethyst Pearl Diamond 18K Pendant Brooch
Located in Pasadena, CA
This handmade pendant and brooch in 18K yellow and white gold is inspired by the love and protection of motherhood. A 55.67 carats irregular amethyst represents the expectant belly, ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Artist Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage gold black metal pink glass CZECH designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed
• gold and black tone metal with glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Crown Brooch with Pearls Sapphires and Diamonds in Platinum Setting
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This brooch is designed in the shape of a crown, adorned with five pearls and accented by sapphires and diamonds. The intricate platinum setting features detailed scrollwork and geom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian French Gold Filled Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian French Gold Filled Link Bracelet circa 1910. Gold toned link with central links decorated with green gold leaves and ruby pastes.
...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gianfranco Ferre Couture Giant Acrylic and Gilded Metal Vine Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Step into the world of high fashion with this spectacular Gianfranco Ferré couture brooch, a true masterpiece from the 1960s, crafted in Italy. This rare and striking piece showcases...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Rare Victorian Man in the Moon
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Victorian Man in the Moon gold brooch from the late 19th Century. Victorians with fascinated with the idea of travel to othe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.02 Carat Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamond Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful Victorian snake pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum. Circa 1880.
The piece features:
- blue paste
- 2 rubies, round cut, TW 0.02ct, R 2/2, SI
- 36 di...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
CHAUMET, VINTAGE BROOCH in 18ct yellow gold
By Chaumet
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Chaumet Vintage Sapphire Clip Brooch.
A striking vintage brooch by Chaumet, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and modelled as an abstract spray bursting with energy and texture. The sculp...
Category
1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Sculpted gold Elephant Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Henry Dunay elephant brooch showcases masterful sculptural artistry in 18-karat gold and platinum. Standing at 1 1/2 inches tall, this refined piece captures elegant d...
Category
Early 2000s Brooches
Materials
Gold
Retro Mexican Sterling Shell Suite
Located in New York, NY
Retro Mexican Sterling silver shell suite with a pair of scatter brooches, earrings and ring.
Extremely heavy gauge, high grade silver, "980 grade" signed "AD".
1940's Mexico. ...
Category
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Cherny 18K Gold, Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Figural Bird Brooch
By Cherny
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage gold and multi-gemstone figural brooch.
By Rudi Cherny of the Australian jewelry company 'Altmann + Cherny'.
In 18 yellow gold with...
Category
20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Super rare Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Gold Pave and Invisibly Set Sapphire Poinsettia Star Flower Pin of gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux invisibly set sapphires.
Marked: Trifari with Crown. Condition: Excellent
Size: 2.85" x 2.85"
Reference: Featured in Womens Wear Daily, 1 June 1961, p 9.
Judith...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
JJ signed vintage matte gold rhinestone angel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JJ
• gold tone with rhinestone
• 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 Chanel Gripoix brooch, 1984
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel Gripoix brooch
From the 1984 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld
Gold-Plated
Faux Pearl & Glass
Length: 3.25″ / 8 cm
Width: 3.2...
Category
1980s French Baroque Vintage Brooches
Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch from the early 20th Century of vermeil sterling. A spray of plique green to rose enamel leaves with p...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Chaumet Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch, 29.25ct, France
By Chaumet
Located in Queens, NY
Chaumet Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch, featuring two prong set emeralds, weighing approx. 13.00 carats and 2.50 carats respectively, larger emerald framed by ten channel set baguet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
JJ signed vintage gold tone modernist frog figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JJ
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER J...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Victorian Carved Cameo Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Vintage Victorian Carved Cameo Brooch is a timeless piece of antique jewelry, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship from the late 19th century. The brooch features a de...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Platinum 1940s Diamond Emerald Pin
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Whirl
A 1940 creation, this brooch is a dance of elegance and sparkle. Crafted in lustrous platinum, it weighs 11.2 grams and showcases a vivid 3.77-carat green emerald at i...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Italian Brooch
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exquisite 1930s Art Deco Italian Rhinestone Brooch
Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1930s with this stunning Art Deco costume jewelry brooch, a testament to sophisticate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
19th Century Carlo Guiliano Enamel Butterfly
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare 19th Century Carlo Guiliano Enamel Butterfly mounted later in the 19th Century as a hat pin.
These butterfly brooches display the fine craftsmanship that Giuliano is so famous ...
Category
1880s Italian Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Brooch in Platinum .90 Carats Total Art Deco Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous estate brooch features a beautiful arrangement of round brilliant-cut white diamonds and baguette-cut sapphires set in platinum with an 18k white gold pin and safety ca...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
CZECHO SLOVAKIA signed gold enamel emerald rhinestone butterfly designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CZECHO SLOVAKIA
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Massive Turquoise Heart Crystals White Pearl Drop Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Haute Couture Vintage 1980s Massive Large Turquoise Green Blue Marquise Crystals Openwork Heart Love White Pearl Water Tear Drop Dangle Eleg...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Vivid Black Enamel Leopard Green Eyes Neck Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Vivid Black Enamel Leopard Green Eyes Crystals Neck Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safe...
Category
1980s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe Tri Colour Fruit Salad Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
Pair of KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe pave and tricolour fruit salads art deco shield shaped dress clips. The matched pair of rhodium plate base metal, crystal...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, 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
Victorian Style Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in Silver
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Style Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and turtle , designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold-Tone Couture Figural Pin, 1950s–60s
Description
An exquisite and scarce Vendome figural ballerina brooch, crafted in ri...
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch from the late 1930's. Dimensional and large brooch with amazing design and signature square cut faux ruby stones used primarily by Boucher. This brooch is designed in pieces and assembled like fine jewelry with extremely tight pave rhinestone work with tapered baguettes.
Collector quality, the finest in period faux jewelry, a brooch of this high quality rarely comes to market. High rhodium original finish. 3" x 3.25" in height.
Unsigned. 1930's USA.
Born in Paris, Marcel Boucher worked as a jewelry designer for Cartier, who brought him to the United States. In the 1930s, he took a job with Mazer Bros...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Filigree Stick Pin with Marquise Amethyst Glass Stone
Located in Milford, DE
Antique Filigree Stick Pin Marquise Amethyst Glass, Gold-Tone Wirework, 1920s Hat/Lapel Pin
Description
A refined vintage stick pin featuring a marquise-cut amethyst glass stone set...
Category
Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Amethyst, Gold Plate
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite bee brooch features 18kt yellow gold craftsmanship by renowned designer Herbert Rosenthal. Adorned with 16 diamonds totaling 0.75 carats and striking ruby eyes, this v...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches on 1stDibs
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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