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Brooches For Sale
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch
This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Suzanne Belperron Dents de Loup Clip Brooches Diamond Gold Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of magnificent double clips designed by Suzanne Belperron and manufactured by company B. Herz in Paris between 1932 and 1940. The piece comes with an authentication certificate from Belperron LLC (see picture 10).
The brooches are made of 18 karat (hallmarked) yellow gold and platinum and set with 108 Old European and old-mine cut diamonds (F-G H color, VS1-VS2 clarity, total weight approximately 7.0 carats).
The clips measure 2-1/8" (52 mm) long, 1" (25 mm) wide and 3/8" deep.
Total weight 36.9 grams.
Stamped with French hallmarks for 18k gold and partially effaced maker's marks for Societe Groe Ne Et Darde.
Suzanne Belperron jewelry...
Category
1930s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Boxed Victorian Moonstone Heart and Cupids Arrow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A pair of late Victorian diamond moonstone sweethearts nestled side-by-side framed by lustrous half pearls and Cupid's golden arrow. Comes with the original box as shown. Sweet as ca...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Unisex Textured Gripoix Ruby Red Heart Love Cabochon Crystal Brooch, Gold Plated
Very excellent condition. Signed on the back YSL, Made in ...
Category
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Textured Gold Amethyst Sunburst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow and white gold, amethyst and diamond brooch, circa 1965. The yellow gold brooch centering an oval faceted amethyst weighing approximately 49.90 carats within a hi...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed.
Upon pond...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1860
This exquisite brooch showcases a charming cherub intricately carved from shell, encased in a stunning 15ct yellow gold frame. T...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Carre Square Cut Diamond Gold Club Brooch Pendant 3.80ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular little pin done in the style of a golf club and hand crafted in 18K yellow gold channel set with numerous carre and round cut diamonds. All stones are beautifully match...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English 15 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This antique ruby and diamond bar pin is in its original box.
Category
19th Century English Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
French 1960's Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Poodle Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized poodle dog with dimensional features
With an engraved matte body and high polish fur accents
Decorated with enamel nose, eyes, and bow spots
Opaque black, tran...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold and Diamond 15.3g Solid Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Guilford, CT
Condition: Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished
Metal: 14k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested)
Weight: 15.3g
Diamonds: Round Cut Natural Diamonds 0.04cttw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Platinum Diamond Ruby Fleur De Lis Brooch Burma - NH GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exquisite and original Edwardian Fleur de lis brooch done in 18K with a platinum top. It is set with old mine and rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.60cttw as well as anti...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian c1920's Australian Solid 2.50ct Black Opal Bar Brooch in 15K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance
this stunning Bar Brooch
is dating from Edwardian (circa 1920's) period,
yet it's in beautiful condition
Of lovely bar design,
it centres a claw-se...
Category
1920s Australian Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 15k Gold
Pearl, Marcasite & Emerald 925 Silver Renaissance Style Vintage Pendant / Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of distinctive Renaissance style &
European (German) provenance,
this pendant brooch is
measuring 50mm (L) x 45mm (W),
performed in 925 sterling silver
(stamped to the back)
Set w...
Category
1950s German Renaissance Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Marcasite, Pearl, Silver
Estate Platinum Carved Agate Cameo Diamond Masquerade Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunning contemporary freeform cameo that has been carved in multilayered natural agate and beautifully wrapped in platinum set with .41cttw in G-H Vs diamonds (one marquise has a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
French Yaeche Freres 18K Gold Diamond Coral Turquoise Sapphire Ruby Fur Clip
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1940s French Yaeche Freres 2 jovial parade band members in 18K 2-tone gold with diamond coral turquoise rubies and sapphire fur clip
Approximate Weight:
Gross - 7.8 grams
Appr...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k ...
18K Platinum Carved Tourmaline Tsavorite Diamond Brooch Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful and one-of-a-kind brooch that doubles as a pendant, beautifully crafted in platinum and 18K white gold. It is centered by a carved natural pink tourmaline weighing approx...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Marquise Pear Baguette Diamond Circle Wreath Pin Brooch 11cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An absolutely magnificent brooch c. the mid to late 1950’s hand done in platinum and set with baguettes, marquise and pear shape diamonds. They range G-I in color and Vs1-2 in clari...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl Swallow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Brooch
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1910
This exquisite brooch, crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcases the elegance of the Edwardian era. Beautifully decorated ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted CC Brooch Small
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL brooch is crafted of gold plated in diamond quilted CC logo. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Measures approximately 3.9 x 3.3 cm. Comes with box.
Condition - Gen...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
19th Century Antique Diamond Rock Crystal Large Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1840s This large antique early Victorian era brooch is naturalistically modeled as a spray of flowers. The brooch is superbly crafted in silver-topped 14K gold (front – silver...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Spectacular Antique Bee Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 14k. Set with 2.0 carats of rosecut diamonds, a .75 carat cognac diamond (Fancy orangey brown), black enamel, and a 1.50 carat emerald, this fashionably refined 150-yea...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French solid gold Butterfly - Late Victorian 18 karat gold brooch with rubies
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning French insect brooch crafted in 18ct orange-yellow gold. Wonderful red little rubies represent the feelers of this elegant butterfly, While A larger old cut...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 18K White Gold Diamond Encrusted Double Cat Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This diamond encrusted, vintage, 18k white gold brooch characterizes two large and formidable cats in the wild. The four vivid red natural ruby eyes are captivating. Each cat is artf...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 2.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.15 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impre...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 karat yellow gold knot brooch by Hermès.
By Hermès
Located in KERKRADE, NL
An 18 karat yellow gold knot brooch by Hermès.
Origin: France.
Age: circa 1970.
Measurements: Circa 4.4 by 4.4 cm.
Weight: circa 21.5 grams.
Hallmarks: Marked with the French hallma...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
A silver knot brooch by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in KERKRADE, NL
A silver knot brooch by Hermès.
Origin: France.
Age: circa 1970.
Measurements: circa 3.7 by 3.7 cm.
Weight: circa 20 grams.
Hallmarks: Marked with the French hallmark for 800 silver...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Lighter #20254
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This 14K yellow gold lighter is a luxurious and elegant accessory crafted by the iconic Tiffany & Co. This piece features a sleek, minimalist design, characteristic of Tiffany’s time...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black/White Enamel Golf Bag Brooch
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
A Vintage Black/White Enamel Golf Bag Brooch is a stylish and playful piece of jewelry, typically designed to evoke themes of sports and leisure.
The use of black and white enamel ...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage Girl Scout Brownie Eagle Pin
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
A Vintage Girl Scout Brownie Eagle Pin is a collectible piece of Girl Scouts memorabilia, often cherished by those who were part of the organization or those interested in vintage sc...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Large Italy 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Juggler Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage 18K yellow gold diamond enamel juggler large brooch with 131 diamonds approximate 3.94 carats total weight in G color VS-SI clarity
Weight ~ 27.1 g
Measurement: 80m...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Citrine Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980s Seaman Schepps 18K yellow gold brooch with diamonds & 7 meticulously carved citrine leaves. Along the vine of leaves are 5 diamonds in E-F color & VS-SI clarity, 5 fac...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.86 Carat Thai Ruby 0.88 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 4.86 carat Thai ruby, 0.88 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set crescent shaped brooch; part of our diverse range of ru...
Category
1890s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930's Green Bakelite Frog Brooch and Matching Bracelet Set Art Deco
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly magnificent 1930's bakelite Demi parure set, comprised of a brooch and a matching bracelet is just the set to add to your vintage bakelite collection. The intricate frog b...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Brass, Mixed Metal
Mid-Victorian Pearl Memorial Brooch Circa 1850s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A superb Victorian memorial brooch featuring a sealed locket of mother-of-pearl dressed with hand-arranged ornate feathers and flowers created from the loved ones hair. This centrepi...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Sapphire & Diamond Brooch Pendant Circa 1990s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This stunning late 20th century statement piece features a a spray cluster of sapphire and diamond set leaves, vines and florals. This versatile piece can be worn as pendant or as a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Set Circular Garland Brooch Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A beautiful Mid-Century circular brooch featuring a old mine cut diamonds in scalloped claw settings with a garland of diamond set leaves. Secured with a pin and roller clasp. Fitted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Ruby Roadrunner Brooch Pin Solid Yellow Gold Bird Kinetic Jewelry
Located in Greer, SC
Splendid vintage roadrunner brooch created in solid 14k yellow gold, featuring a dazzling ruby eye. This wonderful little roadrunner is a kinetic pie...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Adler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow and white gold brooch is a true masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a dazzling floral design that radiates both sophistication and contempo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French old cut diamond 18k yellow and platinum clover brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique French clover brooch showcases a 0.50 carat old mine cut diamond, accented by rose cut diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Center stone: Old mine cut diamond...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique French diamond 18k yellow gold silver enamel brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique French brooch sparkles with 2 carats of old mine cut diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold, silver, and vibrant blue enamel.
Center stone: 39 old mine cut diamonds
Weight: ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1960s Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Mouse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Tiffany & Co. mouse brooch in 18K yellow gold with 36 round cut rubies and 2 emeralds
Approximate Weight:
Gross - 14.90 grams
Ruby - 2.00cts
Approximate Measurement:...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Authentic TIFFANY & CO 18K Platinum Diamond Amethyst Scarab Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Authentic TIFFANY & CO 18K yellow gold diamond amethyst Scarab Brooch. The scarab has a carved amethyst body, the head has 44 diamonds set on platinum.
Approximate Overall Measureme...
Category
1990s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro French 18K Platinum Sapphire Ruby Brooch with Moonstone
Located in New York, NY
1940s French Retro 18K platinum natural sapphire ruby and moonstone floral brooch. The 2 flowers have 11 round cut sapphires, 10 round cut rubies and 4 moonstones. The stem is encrus...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Platinum Diamond Sapphire Duette Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Platinum Duette Pin with high quality Diamonds & Sapphires. Each of the 2 clips features a sturdy clip that could be locked to the bracket. The bracket itself has a si...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Butterfly Brooch. This brooch is made up of 20.31 carats of yellow sapphire and 1.82 carats of white diamonds.
18K White Gold Diamond and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Early Signed 1950s Goossens Pearl Blue Pate De Verre Quatrefoil Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite vintage Chanel brooch, crafted in the 1950s, is a masterpiece of haute couture jewelry designed by the renowned Robert Goossens. It features a quatrefoil design inspir...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Vintage 18ct Gold, 1960s Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cat Brooch
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1960s
This exquisite Art Deco-style cat brooch showcases the elegance of the era. Crafted from high-quality 18ct yellow gold, this feline...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1960s Enamel Cat Brooch with Natural Diamond Collar
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1960s
Embrace the charm and elegance of the past with this stunning Art Deco-style cat brooch, a true...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Etruscan Revival Hardstone Agate Cameo of Beatrice Cenci by Filippo Tignani
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exquisite antique hard stone agate cameo brooch captures the tragic beauty of Beatrice Cenci, as depicted in the iconic painting by Guido Reni. The finely carved cameo portrays ...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Epic! 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch by Emis Beros
By Emis Beros
Located in Troy, MI
People the world over have revered turquoise as a good luck stone for centuries. This significant turquoise is of rare size and extra fine quality. Blue as the summer sky or a robin’...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Turquoise Peacock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large 18K yellow gold peacock brooch with 26 diamonds in G-H color VS clarity, weighing approximately 1.25 carats in total, 38 sapphires weighing approximately 10.0 carats & 4 large ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver "M.C" Monogrammed Letter Opener #20104
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver "M.C" Monogrammed Letter Opener
This beautiful letter opener by amazing designer Tiffany & Co. was crafted from sterling silver with a beautiful M.C mon...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Retro French 18k Platinum Diamond Ruby Flower Fur Clip
Located in New York, NY
French Retro flower fur clip brooch from 1940s crafted in 18k yellow gold & platinum
The flower is in an organic form with old European and round cut diamonds (G-H color SI clarity) ...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
90 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
We are so delighted to have this extraordinary 90 Carat antique Retro emerald cut natural Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant or Brooch. The magnificent 90 Carat Aquamarine is 30mm (over...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Black Opal Owl Pin
Located in New Orleans, LA
The luminous cabochon cut black opal at the center of this delightful owl pin showcases a mesmerizing play of color. Crafted by the revered English jeweler E. Wolf & Co., this charmi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Black Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage CHANEL Massive Gold Toned CC Chain Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s CHANEL iconic massive gold toned brooch in intertwined chain CC logo. 24K gold plated. Stamped 1107. Measures approximately 6.6 x 5.3 cm. Comes with box.
Condition: Excel...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum brooch showcases timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. At its heart is a stunning 9.94 mm natural saltwater pearl, certified by GIA and displaying ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Shopping for Vintage Brooches? Find Chanel Brooches, Gold Brooches, Fabergé Brooches and Other Jewelry 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.