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Brooches For Sale
Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin
Located in Flushing, NY
Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin
Approximate Dimensions:
3.6 cm (Length)
3.5 cm (Width)
9.2 grams in weight.
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel Brand New Silver CC Star Bow Crystal 3 Pins Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Silver CC Star Bow Crystal 3 Pins Brooch
* Marked 21
* Made in France
*Comes with the original box, pouch, booklet and camellia flower
*Brand New
-It is approximat...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Art Nouveau French Enamel & Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
We were thrilled to find such a lovely historic piece!
This lovely brooch features magnificent enamel work & tiny seed pearls to accomplish the flower petal arrangement design.
Era:...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An incredible mix of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and opals encrust this hand crafted butterfly brooch from the Victorian era. Creating the butterflies body an iridescent opal glimmer...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Cartier Colombian Emerald Bird Brooch, 45.00 Carats
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent brooch, crafted by the esteemed house of Cartier, features a bird exquisitely formed from a rare and large emerald bead certified by the Gübelin Gem Lab as Colombian...
Category
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch
*Marked 95
*Made in France
-Approximately 2" x 0.7"
-Very pretty and classic
-It is in an excellent condition.
AB2905-0...
Category
1990s French Artisan Brooches
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold and Diamond Dolphin clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Paris Whimsical Dolphin Clip Brooch, measuring 1 1/2 inches in length X 1 inch, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 3.50 Carats, further set with an Em...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Large Yellow Gold Frog Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Henry Dunay Frog Brooch, measuring 2 1/8 inches in length X 1 1/4 inches and weighing 21.5 Grams. Very Detailed with a realistic textured f...
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Embellish your outfit with this exquisite 18K Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch. Crafted in 18k white gold, it features stunning 4.42 carats of rose ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst, Ruby and Turquoise Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 4.8grams
Pin Measurements:
Length: 1.1 inches
Condition: Excellent
Vintage Era
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted by the renown American jeweler Oscar Heyman, this 18 karat Retro brooch is a stunning piece of vintage jewelry from the 1950s. Set wi...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Gold Ruby Hedgehog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k yellow gold hedgehog brooch , designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Set with tiny ruby eyes. The brooch measures 1.25" x ...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Stamped 1960’s Mother of Pearl, Onyx & Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cat Brooch
9ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1960s
This gorgeous antique cat brooch is a must-have for any collector. Made of 9ct gold and stamped ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold MERRIN French Textured Heavy Arrowhead Brooch
By Merrin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Vintage brooch by MERRIN of France. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this beautifully textured piece is a beautiful to anyone’s collection. It’s simple design but immaculate and detailed ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Chanel Silver Double Plane Crystal CC Large Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver Double Plane Crystal CC Large Brooch
*Marked 16
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-It is approximately 3.25" x 2.75".
-Very shiny and chic
-In a pristine c...
Category
2010s French Artisan Brooches
French 1960s Enamel and Gem-set Sea Unicorn Brooch, Jean Thierry Bondt
Located in New York, NY
Made by Jean Thierry Bondt, Paris, a creator of jewelry for Van Cleef & Arpels, Lacloche, Cartier, and Mauboussin, among others, this 18K gold and enamel...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1997, this 18K gold Tiffany & Co. bow brooch is set with over 7 carats of diamonds. It is designed as a highly three dimensional bow of five loops pavé-set througho...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR Parfums by Robert Goossens Brooch Pendant, Dune 1987
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Parfums vintage massive gold tone brooch/pendant featuring a conch shell designed for the launch of the fragrance DUNE in 1987 by ROBERT GOOSSENS.
Can be worn as a br...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Fashionable vintage 18K yellow gold, ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch. Colourful, embellished with 6 natural, non-treated bright violet red rubies, this brooch is very well made, la...
Category
1980s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Miniature Painting Pendant Brooch Seed Pearls Silver / 5.7 gr
Located in SE
Old European pendant/brooch dating from ca. late 19th century with miniature hand-painted watercolor portrait of a Girl under convex glass. The ex...
Category
19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Mark Patterson Yellow Gold Platinum and Diamond Pave Penguin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Penguin Brooch by American Designer / Jeweler Mark Patterson, Superior quality to rival any fine Jewelry House this 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum piece measures 1 3/8 inche...
Category
Early 2000s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bottom Naked Baby Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The cutest little baby brooch we’ve ever seen! It is hand crafted in 18K yellow gold and nicely detailed throughout and finished with approximately .31cttw...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Victorian Brooch Ruby Set Hearts At Ends Seed Pearls Diamond set Heart Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Fabulous Victorian Gold Brooch. Set with Rubies, Diamonds & Pearls.
Features Two Little Ruby Set Hearts at Either End & Di...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Equestrian Carved Carnelian Jockey Cameo Stickpin - C 1890
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Carnelian cameo of a jockey wearing a cap embellished with a single cut diamond, two rubies and two sapphires.
Weight: 4.6 grams
Length: 2 3/4"
Head: 17.44 x 11.35 mm wide
Markin...
Category
1890s Antique Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
David Webb Large Yellow Gold and Gem set Flower Clip Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Flower Clip Brooch, measuring 3 1/4 inches in length with the flower Portion measuring 2 inches in diameter and weighing 34 Grams, assembled i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co Large Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany and Company
Pine Cone Motif Large Brooch 2.5 Inches Diameter the center element consist of A Diamonds and Rubies Starburst
18 k Yellow 23 g Weight.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly Clip
Description: White gold and 18k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Clip Featuring Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds.
Specifications:
Gemstones: Yellow Sapphires Est 2.50 cts
Diamonds. .10 cts
Design: Dragonfly motif
Features: Brooch set with 9 Diamonds and Yellow Sapphires Wings...
Category
Early 2000s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Deco Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin 4.20cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exquisite piece of jewelry history. This early Art Deco brooch has been hand crafted in platinum and set with approximately 4.50cttw in G-I color Vs clarity old mine cut and rose ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Kenneth Jay Lane Golden Frog Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Kenneth Jay Lane Golden Frog Brooch is an unique jewels design by Lane. Green enamel and rhinestones on gold-plated American metal casting.
STATE OF PRESERVATION
Good condition
COM...
Category
1990s Brooches
Antique Diamond and Peridot Brooch Pendant Late 19th Century
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Old mine cut Diamond and cushion old mine cut Peridot on silver and gold Brooch convertible Pendant.
The Pear shape old mine cut Diamond can be detached and worn as a separat...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Barrette Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Old mine cut Diamond and Onyx on Platinum and Gold Barrette Brooch.
Circa 1930.
Width: 6.60 centimeters.
Height, at the highest: 0.85 centimeters.
Total weight: approx. 7.7...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Old mine cut Diamond on Platinum and Gold Barrette Brooch.
Circa 1930.
Width: 6.00 centimeters.
Height: 1.70 centimeters.
Total weight: approx. 8.80 grams.
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Set Pinecone Brooch by Gubelin 18k c1940s
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 18k, by Gubelin, Swiss. Gubelin jewelry has a tasteful edginess that is great fashion, and vintage Gubelin is even more… This brooch is a ...
Category
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER PANTHERE Emerald Onyx Gold Prowling Panther Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Unleash the Enchantress: A Cartier Panthère Emerald Onyx Gold Prowling Panther Brooch
Embrace the allure of the wild with this captivating Cartier Panthère Emerald Onyx Gold Prowlin...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Beetle Brooch Citrine Garnet Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Antique ca. early XX cent. Beetle Brooch modeled as an Insect that looks like a beetle, skillfully assembled by from many separate parts. Made of Gilt Silver decorated with natural O...
Category
Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver
1909 Antique Intaglio Fob wax Seal Glass Crystal 18K Gold Seed Pearls/ 6.8gr
Located in SE
Fine early 20 century fob Crystal glass and 18K Gold brooch with suspended pendant of 3 cast seals depicting a portrait of a woman, a crown with orb and two scepters and a Ship.
Br...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-topped gold. Set with fine, well-cut diamonds in a minimum of platinum and gold, this heavenly crescent was divinely shaped and executed by Tiffany & Co. designers and artisans.
Product Details:
Item #: BO-21317
Artist: Tiffany & Co.
Country: United States
Circa: 1890-1900
Dimensions: 2.75" length, 1" width.
Materials: 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.20 carats): Platinum-topped 18K gold mount
Signed: Tiffany & Co.
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
Throughout the 19th century, British astronomers made many advances, building on the enormous base of precise observations provided to them by their predecessors in the 1700s. Using the new technique of spectroscopy, they worked to determine the composition of heavenly bodies, while breakthroughs in understanding the geology of the earth -many made by passionate amateur scientists as diverse as surveyors and Anglican clergy - helped them discover the facts about the nature of the moon and newly discovered planets. It was in fact an Anglican priest who first advanced his well-supported theory that the earth was indeed more than a billion years old. Astonishing early imaging of the moon, as well as the appearance of the Great Comets of 1843 and 1882 that remained for months burning in the sky above England, helped stoke popular fascination with heavenly bodies. Star, crescent, sunburst and comet jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Monet Republican Elephant Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
This patriotic pin features a silver-tone elephant, accented with clear crystals and red & blue enamel. By Monet.
Marks / hallmarks / etc: Monet
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
1820 Nordic Life Love Death Poison Pin Enamel 18K Gold / 1.36gr
Located in SE
Old Nordic Poison pin. Three symbols in one : Flower for Life, Heart for Love and Cross for Faith / or Death. Engraved and enameled with Bright Red, Grass Green, Sky Blue and Black o...
Category
19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
Old European Butterfly brooch dating from ca. 18th century with 2 natural Rubies and 29 sparkling rose cut Diamonds set in Silver , 10K Rose and Green Gold.
One Ruby is of old table...
Category
Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique Russian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Russian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch
The brooch is set with rose-cut diamonds, suspending diamond briolette drops, and a important GIA certified natural pearl...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
An Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Beautifully crafted in 15K Yellow Gold,
this stunning Bar Brooch
is Edwardian, i.e. dating from the turn of XX century
Of elegant elongated design,
it features 2 horizontal bars ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
An Art-Deco c1930's Garnet (0.60ct) & 9K Gold Bar Brooch, with security chain.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance
this stunning Bar Brooch
is of Australian provenance, dating from Art-Deco period.
Of lovely bar design,
it centers a bezel set Natural Garnet of 0....
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960's 8mm Pearl & 9K Gold Bar Brooch, with security chain.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance
this stunning Bar Brooch
is of Australian provenance, dating from 1960's.
Of lovely openwork motif,
it centers a South Sea Pearl of 8mm
of gorgeous ...
Category
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold
Chanel Pearl CC White Lace Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Pearl CC White Lace Brooch
* Marked 15
*Made in Italy
*Comes with the original box
- It is approximately 2" x 2".
- It is very beautiful and clas...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Emerald Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Lion Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features a fabulous lion design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, green emerald eyes, and a black enamel nose...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Italian 1950's Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant in 9K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Vintage Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
is depicting a profile of a young lady,
incredibly detailed,
within a 9K Yellow Gold finely detailed decorative border
It has a pin...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Victorian c1870’s Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant in 9K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An Antique Victorian Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
with a bail - provision to wear a piece as a pendant
within a 9K Yellow Gold decorative rope border
featuring safety chain
be...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby 15K Gold Cockerel/Rooster/Chicken Brooch Pin
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this endearing and adorable antique Victorian brooch made c.1890.
The brooch is fitted in a period box and we will include this in the price of this listing.
This pin brooch is made in 15ct solid gold and features an intricate gem set cockerel head with old rose cut diamonds and a single ruby cabochon as its eye.
The head is made and set in solid silver to enhance the diamonds' white shine and lustre. Whilst undeniably sweet and dainty, the craftsmanship is superb and very impressive - due to its small size, it can only be further appreciated upon seeing how detailed each element is with a loupe or magnifying glass.
The accuracy and lifelike shape of the head despite its small size is a testament to the silversmithing and the manner in which all the gems have been set as if to replicate feathers is certainly an artistic virtuosity.
Furthermore, the wattle of the cockerel features a very small yet accenting orange/red enamel that contrasts and completes the entire look. A modestly sized yet outstanding piece of fine Victorian animal jewellery...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Tiffany & Company early 1900 Gold and Carved Moonstone Owl Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company 14k Yellow Gold Winged Owl Brooch, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length X 1/2 inch and having a "C" clasp pin closure, a fine Carved Moonstone Owl Head set w...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Company Early 1900 Gold and Diamond double Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company Double Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length. Silver top and 14k Gold back, set with old Mine and Rose cut Diamonds totaling approximately ...
Category
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s CHANEL Gold Toned FauxPearl Rhinestone CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This CHANEL CC brooch is crafted of gold toned metal encrusted with colored fauxpearls and rhinestones. Stamped A15 K made in France. Measures approximately 5.6 x 4.2 cm. Comes with ...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Pre-Columbian Art 18k Yellow Gold And Emerald Brooch/Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Yellow gold and Emerald hand crafted Pre-Columbian large brooch/pendant. It depicts a Central America Native God adorned in the ...
Category
20th Century Central American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Pendant/Brooch
9ct Gold Tested
Circa 1900
Beautiful, Edwardian flower pendant/brooch. Set with gorgeous, natural, seed pearls & a centre natural diamond. The ston...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold & Enamel Hedgehog Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Hedgehog Brooch
18ct Gold
Circa 1960’s
Beautiful vintage hedgehog brooch. Set with a yellow & copper enamel face & cute little diamond eye. Lovely textured spines & the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Pin 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapel Pin
Cabochon Cut Red Ruby Est .50 cts
16 Brilliant Cut Diamonds .50 cts
Cute little flower pen 20 x 10 mm.
Hallmarked VCA
French Eagles head
Workshop mark...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Tie Pin
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Tie Pin
Beautiful Van Cleef and Arpels tie pin with ten round cut diamonds and cabochon ruby.
Signed: VCA and numb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Masonic Freemasonry 14K Gold Amethyst Enamel Medal C 1876
Located in Firenze, IT
An exquisite example of Masonic jewellery art by Guild & Delano of Boston, C 1876, specialists in jewellery for Masons. This piece was made for the PM ...
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Enamel
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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