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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1870s
Russian No-Heat Ruby Natural Pearls Diamond Brooch Friedrich Köchli circa 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
Russian no-heat ruby natural pearls and diamond Brooch by Friedrich Koechli, Court Jeweler St. Petersburg , circa 1870
Very rare, decorative brooch from the hands of the St. Petersb...
Category
1870s Russian Russian Empire Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Lea Stein 1970s Red Mosaic Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Are you the Foxiest of them all? Crafted from celluloid, this beautiful crawling fox brooch was designed by French artist Lea Stein and dates back to the late 1970's. On top of a ras...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Second Empire Yellow Gold and Diamond Serpent Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Second Empire yellow gold and diamond serpent brooch, in the form of an entwined serpent, the head with rose-cut diamond-set eyes, all in 18 c...
Category
1870s French Empire Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s French Enamel Yellow Gold 18 Karat Giraffe Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Absolutely! The French Gold Giraffe Brooch is a true gem from the 1970s. This delightful brooch clip is not only a stunning accessory but also carries a meaningful message of “Save the Planet.”
Crafted in France, this brooch is a perfect blend of elegance and environmental consciousness. It is designed to be versatile, suitable for both ladies and gentlemen who appreciate the beauty of nature and want to make a statement about conservation.
Standing at a height of 2.36 inches (6.00 centimeters), this brooch is a charming representation of a giraffe. The intricate details capture the grace and majesty of this magnificent animal. With a total weight of 17.18 grams, it is substantial enough to make a statement without being overly heavy.
Wearing this French Gold Giraffe Brooch not only adds a touch of glamour to your attire but also showcases your commitment to preserving our planet. It is a unique and meaningful piece that will surely spark conversations and admiration wherever you go.
Both convenient for a Lady or a Gentleman.
Total height: 2.36 inches (6.00 centimeters).
Total weight: 17.18 grams
We are reknown for curating unfindable jewels.
Most of the pieces of our collection are antique, one-of-a-kind and formerly owned by...
Category
1970s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Amethyst Garnet Peridot Yellow Gold Donkey and Cart Brooch Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.30 carat (total) amethyst, garnet and peridot, 9 karat gold donkey and cart brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold in the form of a donkey and cart.
The donkey's body is decorated with a textured finish representing its coat and features.
The cart being pulled by the donkey is also crafted in 9k yellow gold, and ornamented with a multi-gemstone design incorporating four amethysts, two garnets and a peridot .
The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp fastening.
This impressive vintage brooch is accented with an articulated bucket in 9k white gold, suspended from the back of the cart.
This 1960s brooch is clearly hallmarked to the underside of the cart with the gold fineness mark (9k) and the maker's mark for Alabaster and Wilson* (A&W), and supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
NOTE* Alabaster & Wilson was co-founded in 1887 by Arthur Alabaster and Thomas Watson in Birmingham. This producer of high quality gold and diamond jewelry remains as one of the longest running family businesses in the UK today.
"Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics."
Reference: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This vintage donkey brooch...
Category
1970s English Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Late 19th Century Coral Cherub Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Italian late 19th century coral stick pin, featuring the bust of cherub realistically carved out of coral, to an 18ct yellow gold pin fitting, circa...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Three Leaf Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Three Leaf Brooch. The front of the brooch features three curved leaves. The texture of the leaves makes the leaves shimmer in every direction. The...
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Flower Silver and Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Brooch bouquet in yellow gold and silver entirely set with rose-cut diamonds and the most important central diamond.
Size : 6cm x 3cm
Weight: 21,5gr.
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Lea Stein 1970s Green Mosaic Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Are you the Foxiest of them all? Crafted from celluloid, this beautiful crawling fox brooch was designed by French artist Lea Stein and dates back to the late 1970's. On top of a sof...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Impressive Victorian Diamond-Set Frog
Located in London, GB
An impressive Victorian diamond-set frog, the realistically carved body set with old European-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 24 carats, and faceted demantoid garnet-set e...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Diamond and Yellow Gold Owl Brooch Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1970s 0.08 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold owl brooch; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Matti J Hyvarinen a Set of Necklace, Earrings and a Brooch, Sterling, Finland
Located in Skanninge, SE
A set of necklace, a pair of earrings, and a Brooch in sterling silver by Matti J Hyvarinen Finland.
All parts marked "MJH 925". Made in the 1970s.
V...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lea Stein Multicolored Fox Brooch, circa 1970s
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Are you the Foxiest of them all? Beautiful Fox pin/brooch Designed by French artist Lea Stein, this vintage, one-of-a-kind crawling fox dates to the late 1970's.The perfect fashion a...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Vintage Sterling Silver, Amethyst And Citrine Flower Pin Or Brooch Hallmarked
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely hallmarked flower pin or brooch is signed Sterling and AE. Most likely Mexican from the 70's. It is sterling silver, amethyst and citrine. The measurements are 4" H or 4"...
Category
1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Malachite Diamond Mushroom Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Unique nature inspired diamond and sapphire mushroom brooch. The top of the mushroom is pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds and 10 blue sapphire...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Amethyst Diamond Brooch Pendant and Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Coral cabochons, circular-cut amethysts, and diamonds signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Brooch approx. 7.0 cm and ear clips approx. 3.4 cm
circa 1970s
French marks
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage JIMMY Keshi Pearl Pendant Brooch Baguette Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This junky statement pendant can also be worn as a brooch. The wonderful keshi pearl is claw set and surrounded by gold wire ornaments within a golden frame designed as a rope. The t...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Clematis Yellow Gold, Wood and Diamond Flower Clip Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
Created by Van Cleef and Arpels in France in 1972’s.
It is made of 18K yellow gold, amourette wood and accented with three round brilliant cut diamonds, total weigh...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Flower Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Pearl Brooch Pin. Lovely flower brooch pin with the center of each pedal being highly texturized and a single 3.8...
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bouquet of Flowers Brooch with Rubies, Sapphires, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Lucerne, CH
A beautiful traditional diamond floral spray brooch from the late-20th century. The brooch measures 5.3 centimeters in length and depicts three flowers tied together with a bow. The ...
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Wh...
Chaumet Mirror Finish 18 Karat Gold Brooch and Earrings Set 1970s
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
A mirror finish 18 karat white gold and textured 18 karat yellow gold brooch and ear clips set, by Chaumet, 1970s.
The earrings measure 1.3" x 1.25" and the brooch 2.25" x 2.25". B...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ciner Crystal Gilt Metal Floral Brooch & Earrings Circa 1970
By Ciner
Located in University City, MO
Ciner Crystal gilt metal floral brooch & earrings set c 1970
The elegant three-dimensional brooch & clip-on earrings
are encrusted with rows of tiny diamante pave' crystals
The cen...
Category
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Abstract Figural Nude Copper Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical yet a statement piece is this abstract nude figural brooch that promotes anatomically correct details on both sides of the brooch. Super fun and a very well crafted brooch...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Copper
Vintage Enamel, Rose, White and Yellow Gold Goose Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1970's enamel, 9 karat rose, white and yellow gold bird brooch in the form of a goose; part of our diverse enamel jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive...
Category
1970s English Vintage Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Palermo, IT
brooch in the shape of "unfurled sails" in 18 kt yellow gold and 0.12 ct natural diamond G -Vvs2.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Maria Stuart Sardonyx Cameo Demi Parure Brooch Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Sardonyx cameo brooch and earrings with a profile bust of Maria Stuart. The attributes of Maria Stuart are consistent with renaissance fashion se...
Category
1870s English Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Andrew Grima Citrine, Diamond Yellow Gold Textured Wire Brooch Earring Large Set
By Andrew Grima
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami
Questions? Call Us Anytime!
786,482,8100
Designer: Andrew Grima
Hallmark: GRIMA, 18K
BROOCH
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Stones: 1 Lg. Pear Shape Citrine
...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Leaf Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
This wonderful large vintage brooch is comprised of an elegant arrangement of glossy leaves rendered in bright 14 karat yellow gold highlighted by...
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emmons Large Detailed Etched Gilded Gold Hardware Optional Pendant & Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emmons wonderfully elegant gilded gold vermeil hardware etched optional brooch & pendant accented with multicolor accents, measures 3 inches by 3 1/3 inches in circumference. ...
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Vintage Liberty 1.75 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.75 carat tourmaline and 0.06 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold spray brooch by 'Liberty'; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections
This fine and impressive vintage floral brooch...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.50 Carat Pear Cut Emerald 18 Karat Gold Orchid Pin Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This 18KT Gold Emerald Orchid brooch [doubling as a pendant if desired] features a central 6.50 carat Pear cut Brilliant Green Emerald at 14mm x 10.8mm, securely set in a 5-prong hea...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Nautical Sailor Brooche Natural Blue Lapis and Diamond Pin, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gold Nautical Sailor Brooche Natural Blue Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Pin Circa 1970.
Weight is 10.7 grams, condition is Pre-owned.
Category
1970s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold
Barrego Wonderfully Whimsical Huge Multi Color Enamel with Gold Hardware Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Barrego wonderfully huge multicolor whimsical floral gilded gold vermeil hardware scattered with faux diamonds throughout. Vivid colors of tangerine, cranberry, greens, and ye...
Category
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Corded Knot Pretzel Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Corded Knot Pretzel Brooch/Pin. There is a locking C clasp. The brooch/pin has a gold weight of 6.3 grams.
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Enamel, Half Pearl and Gold Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The central plaque decorated with a polychrome enamel female deity gazing the dove on the pearl paviment. Under the scene we can find a snake.
Width 4.5cm
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Bees Diamond and Red Stone Gold Pins
Located in Geneva, CH
Stylized Bees Diamond baguette cut and Red Stone on yellow Gold Pins.
Circa 1970.
Size: 0.59 x 0.59 inch (1.50 x 1.50 centimeters).
Total weight: 3.41 grams.
Category
1970s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Diamond and Ruby Parrot Brooch with Emerald Eye
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Parrot Brooch with Emerald Eye with App 2.28 ct of Rubies, App. 03 ct Emerald, App 4.44 ct of Diamond set in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
21.88ct Amethyst 1.80 Carat Diamond 1.44 Carat Sapphire and White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 21.88 carat amethyst and 1.80 carat diamond, 1.44 carat sapphire and 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage amethyst brooch...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cartier Diamond and Gold Pinwheel Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Timeless and classic Cartier Diamond Accented Gold Pinwheel or flower clip in heavy 18k gold. There are 7 x .10 point diamonds which amount to c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Amor Hunter Landscape Enamel Painting Pearl Turquoise Silver Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A lozenge shaped frame is covered with black enamel and decorated with white enamel dots. On the outer side of the lozenge are four silver scrolls set with turquoise cabochons. Two a...
Category
1870s French Antique Brooches
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Silver, Enamel
McTiegue Diamond Ruby Eagle Brooch
By McTeigue
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful Handcrafted McTieque 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Eagle Brooch
100 full-cut round brilliant diamonds measuring approximately 1.3-1.8mm each
A...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Boucheron 18 Karat Gold Stylized Thorn Ball Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON 18K yellow Gold stylized Thorn Ball Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
3 Sapphires and 6 Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Signed Boucheron Paris
Diameter of the brooch: 4 cm
Gross we...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A petite textured gold turtle brooch with turquoise legs, a diamond head, and ruby eyes. Circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Arthur King South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch 1970s
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
A baroque south sea pearl, white and colored diamonds, and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, by Arthur King, 1970s. Vintage jewelry. This brooch measures 2.56"H x 1.81"W and is signed Ki...
Category
1970s British Baroque Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Swiss Enamel And Gold Brooch, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A Swiss enamel brooch, with an oval hand painted scene depicting mountains in the distance with a church surrounded by trees, with a feature tree, ...
Category
1870s Swiss Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
David Webb Black Enamel 18 Karat Gold Emerald Eyes Tiger Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Enameled Gold Diamond and Emerald Black Panther Brooch
Spectacularly made by David Webb in a classy combination of yellow and white go...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Elegant Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Circular Diamond Brooch by Meister Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This gorgeous 18 K white Gold brooch by the well known and established swiss company Meister is designed as a circular motif and contains 38 round brilliant diamonds, 12 Marquise Di...
Category
1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Lea Stein Red Glitter Flake Butterfly Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brooches Are The New Hot Accessory This Season And We've Got You Covered! Circa 1970's, this Lea Stein butterfly brooch features a glitter flake effect in vibrant red and accented wi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Yellow Gold Enamel and Gem Set Monkey Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Very Whimsical 18K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 3/8 inch wide. This detailed piece is completely fini...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French 18 Karat Enamel, Pearl, Coral, Maltese Cross Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This extraordinary French Enamel Pearl Coral Maltese Cross Flower Brooch is remarkable. The piece is done in 18k yellow Gold and features Coral beads and Seed Pearls all intact with...
Category
1970s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
14 Karat Pearl Sapphire Golfer Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Pearl Sapphire Golfer Brooch/Pin. A palm tree and a lady golfer are set on a gold frame with two 4mm Pearls and blue Sapphires for the golfer ey...
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karats white gold.
Brooch with contemporary lines, it represents 2 interlaced loops set on the profile and on the front with diamonds. The clasp is a pump with a pin.
To...
Category
1970s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Pearls Leaves Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Pearls Leaves Brooch. This brooch features fourteen 5mm-6mm cultured Pearls, two leaves, and a ribbon. Pearls are white, pinkish, or creamy. lig...
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooches
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooches mounted on 14 kt yellow gold, featuring 170 round diamonds weighing appx. 5.65 cts total, total w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Cartier, New York 18 Karat Gold and Sapphire Bow Shaped Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier, New York 18K Gold and Sapphire Bow Shaped Brooch
This Brooch was made in the 1970's by Cartier. Includes serial number 21434.
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faraone Flower Ruby Diamond Emerald Brooch
By Faraone
Located in New York, NY
The stylized calla lily embellished with a cluster of 54 square and fancy-shaped buff-topped cabochon rubies approximately 9.75 cts., centering 3 collet-set round cabochon emeralds, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima Diamond and Tourmaline Brooch 1970
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Andrew Grima ,a pretty tourmaline brooch. The 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" 18k yellow gold brooch with 4 carats of emerald-cut tourmaline, accented with .25cts pf round white diamonds. An sculptu...
Category
1970s British Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat J.R. Co Blue-Gray Pearl Swirl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat J.R. Co Pearl Swirl Brooch. This brooch features three Baroque blue-gray (drilled) Pearls in varying sizes set in a dynamic swirl. The gold swirl is textured in a Florentine...
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Brooches
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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