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Brooches For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18 Karat White Gold Big Rose Pin
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Big Rose Pin, features 8.00 carats of baguette and round diamonds. 3 1/2"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian 12 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Deer Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Georgian Deer pin with Rose Cut Diamonds.
Item #P0096
Metal: 12K Rose Gold
Weight: 14.6 Grams
Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 6.00 cts
Dia...
Category
Early 1700s Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Platinum Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Sapphire Bird Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum.
A curious bird posing in “contrapposto” – perched on top of a, idyllic branch. Feathers are comprised of round...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Flower brooch, hand carved from wood, hand painted from the early 1940s , USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovingly handcrafted brooch made of wood, which was also hand painted. Each piece is made on green-coated wire and assembled into a bouquet. I have collected several brooches like...
Category
1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches
Alice Caviness Aurora and Pearl Floral Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alice Caviness Floral Aurora and Pearl Spray Brooch from the 1950's. Large gilt spray with 2 large flowerheads of faux pearls and Aurora crystal Marquises. Small accent flowers on br...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Rare Trifari large 3.25" fascia red aurora borealis margarita flower pin brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This Trifari pin is a stunning piece dating from the mid 1950s. It has the crown Trifari mark with c in a circle copyright mark dating seen on pieces from 1955 to 1969. This 3.25 inc...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Diamond double clip Brooch
Located in London, England
DIAMOND DOUBLE-CLIP BROOCH
Cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds
Cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 2.65cts total
French assay marks
Length 5.6cm
Weight approx. 18.5g
Footnotes:
French a...
Category
17th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant. Featuring three pearls measuring approximately 3.50-6.05 millimeters. Accented by 26 old European, rose, and sen...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Austria 1930 Art Deco Fish Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 33.28 Ctw Diamonds & Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch made in Austria.
An amazing brooch in the shape of a stylized fish, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This brooch has been c...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Brooch with Rubies in 1960 Rose Gold
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage floral brooch embellished with 3 natural rubies of about 0.10 ct. Handcrafted in the 1960s in 18-karat rose gold. Questa raffinata spilla si fissa sul retro con un perno ince...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Coral 18K Gold Chinese Monk Shou Lao Large Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This unique hand made Vintage 1950s brooch captures the essence of Chinese mythology with a meticulously carved figure of Shou Lao, the god of longevity, crafted in radiant 14-karat ...
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Cartier 1960 Organic Brooch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A textured brooch designed by Cartier.
Very beautiful brooch, created in New York city by George Schuler for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950-1960. This modernist fold...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Amethyst Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cabochon amethyst and yellow gold flower brooch circa 1960. Love it because it caught your eye and we are here to connect you with b...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Le Pisson De La Mer Tropicale Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Masterstroke of Creativity with an Explosion of Color, this Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch Expresses its Design Through a Vibrant Oval Shaped Black Opal Reminiscent of the Caribbean Sea...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Joseff of Hollywood 3 Racing Horses Designer Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and Impressive Brooch featuring Three highly detailed Racing Horses. Measuring approx. 2" X 2". Signed Joseff of Hollywood. Circa 1940s. Joseff of Hollywood...Jeweler to the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Flower Brooch with Sapphire & Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Gübelin
By Gubelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
An exquisite brooch with sapphire and diamonds by legendary Swiss Jewelry House Gübelin. The company is celebrated for its illustrious heritage in the world of gemstones and has a le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carven Butterfly Brooch with Enamel
By Carven
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carven - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with enamel representing a butterfly gathering pollen on a flower.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensio...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Vintage 1950s 18K White Gold 1ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage diamond, and white gold brooch, comprising seventeen round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18 karat white gold, with 18 karat white gold pin and fittings.
This celestial ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.57 Carat Sapphire and 1.89 Carat Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.57 carat sapphire and 1.89 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and 14 karat white gold set spray brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive sapphire and diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold.
The pierced decorated setting displays a central floral motif, set in relief and ornamented with a central claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond.
The central diamond is encircled by six impressive round faceted cut sapphires, in addition to twenty-four further transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, forming the flower's curvilinear petals.
The foliage and multi-stranded asymmetric designs are embellished with a further fifty-one pavé transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, incorporated into the leaves and stems of the floral spray.
The stunning vintage brooch is ornamented with a floral bud and linear arrangement, composed of fourteen impressive round faceted cut sapphires.
The asymmetric design is completed with two scrolling white gold wirework motifs.
This vintage sapphire spray brooch...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Vintage 1950s Palladium 2.9ctw Diamond Stylised Ear of Wheat Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage diamond, and palladium brooch, comprising eighty-one round brilliant and single cut diamonds, and seven baguette cut diamonds, set in palladium, with palladium pin and fitt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Palladium
Rene Boivin 18 Karat Gold & Diamond Brooch Pin
By René Boivin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This diamond brooch pin has been crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with fancy coloured diamonds, manufactured by Rene Boivin. The piece which dates to the 1950s takes the form ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum ‘Un Cercle’ Clip Brooch Circa 1931
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco ‘Un Cercle’ clip brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels c.1931, the brooch of open circular form set throughout with brilliant cut diamonds, embellished to each side with baguette diamonds and to the centre front with an angular geometric motif channel set with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds, the lower half with cut out details adding to the contrast between the curved and straight edges, all in platinum with a hinged opening, the top right quarter folding forwards to allow the brooch to be clipped in place. This is an iconic VCA design that has featured in books and exhibitions on the jewellery of this prestigious Maison. An archival advert for ‘Un Cercle’ shows how versatile the clip is, the clever mechanism allowing it to be pinned easily to hats, clothing and even an evening bag. Anywhere you need a touch of pure glamour, pin the ‘Circle’ and it is instantly elevated.
Maker
Van Cleef & Arpels
Period
Circa 1931
Origin
French
Gemstones
14 x baguette diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 1.2cts
81 x brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 6.4cts
Setting
Platinum signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Bte SGDC numbered and with workshop mark for Rubel Freres and French assay mark
Weight
23 grams
Dimensions
4.9cm / 1.9” in diameter
0.5cm / 0.2” wide at narrowest point tapering to 1.1cm / 0.43” at widest point
Condition
Very fine
Literature & Exhibitions
See ‘Set in Style – The Jewellery of Van Cleef & Arpels’, Sarah D. Coffin p.225 for an image of this brooch design alongside an archival advert for it.
Directors Notes
The names of Jean and Robert Rubel are relatively unknown today but during the 1920s and 30s they ran one of the most important jewellery workshops in Paris. Responsible for creating many beautiful and iconic jewels of the period, predominantly for Van Cleef & Arpels, the firm was one of the ‘unsung heroes’ of French haute joaillerie in the first half of the 20th Century. Before emigrating from Hungary to France, the brothers had run a successful jewellery shop in their native Budapest. They settled in Paris and opened a workshop at 22 rue Vivienne, not far from the Place Vendôme, in 1915. They gradually built their business and reputation for fine quality craftsmanship and within ten years they were working for some of the most prestigious Parisian jewellers. One such client was Van Cleef & Arpels who began working with Rubel Frères sometime around 1923 and the two firms would go on to form a close working relationship that would last for twenty years. They remained in Paris, quietly creating their masterpieces for sale in the Place Vendome boutiques, until 1939. It was then that they were offered the opportunity to move to America where Van Cleef & Arpels had recently opened offices. The two brothers were asked to set up and supervise a workshop in New York which would make the Van Cleef jewellery...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Bow Tie Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Former property of an English Gentleman.
Elegant and Stunning as usual Art Deco design is one of our favorite period.
Bow tie brooch in diamond and calibrated sapphires. Circa 1930.
French mark for platinum.
Dimensions:
Length: 6.5 centimeters (2.6 inches)
Width: 2 centimeters (0.8 inches).
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
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Juliana Style Peach Moonglow Thermoset and Champagne Rhinestone Brooch, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- In the style of Juliana jewelry by DeLizza & Elster
- 2.2" x 2"
- Gold tone
- Peachy pink moonglow ther...
Category
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin - The pin contains one 7.5mm round saltwater cultured pearl with a fine luster. There are 12 round full cut diamonds and 12 single cu...
Category
1950s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 15.32 Carat Diamond and Platinum Floral Brooch, Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning and impressive, large antique 15.32 carat diamond and platinum iris brooch; part of our diverse floral jewellery and estate jewelry...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Massive Retro Flower Spray
Located in New York, NY
Massive Retro Flower Spray from the 1940's. Unsigned but likely made by Reja, with pierced leaves. Large gilt rose flowerheads with crystal centers are set on a large spray with enam...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Large finely carved coral floral pin brooch with two colored deeply carved rose flower set in 14kt solid textured gold . back has rollover clasp .
Faded 14kt mark on backside .
Materials:
14kt solid gold
salmon and angel skin carved...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold
Vintage English Art Deco Paste Double Dress Clip Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage English Art Deco Paste Double Dress Clip Brooch. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco c...
Category
1930s Vintage Brooches
14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
Tiffany & Co. has a history of safety pin jewelry that dates back to the 1940’s. Throughout the years, there have been many versions of the iconic s...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A rare enamelled metal and paste 'Two Birds ' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautifully crafted and highly sort after/collectable early piece from Trifari, an enchanting 'life in miniature', with two birds on a branch, with bird box. Cold enamelled and highlighted with pastes, it would be a great asset to any collection of costume jewellery, in particular, that of Trifari pieces, a jewel of great charm and warmth.
It has the typical 'fur clip' fitting (a double pronged fitting), highly characteristic of Trifari jewels at this time.
The firm of Trifari was founded in 1925 by Gustavo Trifari, Leo F...
Category
1930s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Stickpin Silver and Enamel
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Silver and Enamel.
Stamp 813H.
Finnish Silver Stamp.
So the needle is done between 1895-1972
813H=1895-1972
Nicely darkened, I haven't polished it.
Is there a Lawyer or a J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique 1.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.89 carat diamond and platinum bow brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections....
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Danish Modernist Silver Swirl Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This vintage 1960's sterling silver brooch is created in a swirl design. The brooch is crafted in sterling silver and has a typical 1960's and 1970's modernist design. The center of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Ed Wiener Sterling Silver New York Modernist Squiggle Brooch
By Ed Wiener
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's sterling silver hand hammered brooch created by Ed Wiener of New York City, New York. Brooch measures 2" by 3" and is signed on verso Ed. Wiener, Sterling. Suitable for a ma...
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
18K Gold Owl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This antique 18k Gold Owl brooch pin, Truly captures the Beauty of the animal kingdom. handcrafted with over 18 grams of 18k gold.
The eyes of this hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Chanel by Robert Goossens, Old brooch, vintage from the 60s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH,
vintage from the 60s,
made by Robert Goossens for Chanel in 1961,
similar model in “Les Bijoux de Chanel” by Patrick Mauries p.68,
similar models seen on sale...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brooches
French Retro Carved Ruby Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. This chic and charming French retro brooch from ca 1940 in the shape of Alpha-Omega is set with beautiful fo...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate Vintage Crab Brooch Pin 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Body VS Diamonds
Located in Overland Park, KS
Listed is an estate vintage crab pin/brooch. It is beautifully made with angel skin coral and 2 white vs diamonds approximately .15tcw. The pin was added in 14k white gold. the body...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Bypass Design Ridged Brooch Set in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Cartier brooch features a unique bypass style design, crafted from luxurious 14 karat yellow gold. The ridged texture adds depth and dimension to the piece, giving it a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade and Coral Holly Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 14k, Vienna, Austria. This naturalistic sprig of holly has jade leaves and coral berries. Finely fashioned in fourteen-karat yellow gold, this brooch is a wearable size ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Victorian-Inspired Vintage Pin Brooch, Open Center, Gold Finish
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the elegance of the Victorian era with this vintage brooch, inspired by the time period known for its sophistication and ornamentation.
The brooch, oval in shape and featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Iconic Vintage Gold Rams Head Brooch by Lalaounis with Unbranded Gold Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This rich 18k yellow gold vintage Lalaounis rams head brooch is a deft offering of this venerated maker's iconic genre. The very dramatic head with soaring horns and ruby eyes is lif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Lion Brooch With Rhinestones and Gold Chain Fringe By Dominique, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Face measures 2.5" x 2.5" (plus fringe)
- Gold plated hardware
- Crystal rhinestone details
- Attribute...
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Leaf Sapphire Brooch, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Leaf Motif Vintage Brooch finely crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with a Florentine Satin Finish on top of high-polished gold with 4 prong set faceted deep blue color sa...
Category
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Icy Clear Aurora Borealis Crystal Cluster Oval Brooch, Silver Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Add a touch of vintage sparkle to your ensemble with this clear aurora borealis crystal cluster oval brooch. This exquisite piece showcases a radiant cluster of Aurora Borealis cryst...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale chalcedony glass are bezeled in brass with sapphire crystal center with Belperron colorations. 1930's USA. 1.75".
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Brass
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Owl Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Multi-Stone owl brooch.
Stamped 14k.
Weighs 5.8 grams.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th-century Stag-beetle Brooch with Diamonds and Gem stones
Located in Stockholm, SE
Step into the enchanting world of vintage elegance with this exquisite Stag-beetle Brooch, a true masterpiece from the 19th century. Crafted between 1800-1850, this stunning piece sh...
Category
Early 18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Mitchel Maer Emerald Crystal Cascade Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Mitchel Maer Emerald Brooch. Tumbling shades of green catch the eye.
This adorable vintage Mitchel Maer brooch would have been made in London, England in the early 1950s. M...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Italian 1960 Love Birds Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoises And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Love birds brooch with gemstones.
This is a very beautiful brooch, created in Italy during the mid-century modernist periods, back in the 1960. This brooch has been crafted in solid...
Category
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sapphire and Enamel Stars and Strips "Home Front" Brooch - Circa 1940's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Original Cartier "Home Front" clip brooch features a 9.60 CTS No Heat Ceylon Sapphire set in 14K Yellow and 14K Pink Gold. Cartier's Patented and Illusory Design Gives the Appearance...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent French Hand Made Platinum & Diamond Brooch
Located in Pasadena, CA
The casted and assembled floral design dress clips with Platinum detachable frame, circa 1950's, measure 66 x 52 mm., weighs 45.9 grams and contain:
Two (2) round brilliant cut Diamo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Platinum
Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a bakelite cherries with hand enamel leaves set into gilt bronze filigree settings. Unsigned but recognized as...
Category
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Swedish 1940's Snake in Fern Brooch/Pendant in 18k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Capture the allure of 1940's elegance with this exquisite Snake in Fern Brooch/Pendant crafted in 18k gold by renowned Swedish court jeweler C.F. Carlman in 1947. Embracing the allur...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Art Nouveau Crystal Flower Pin Pendant in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 1.25" (inches)
Discover the elegance of the Art Nouveau era with this stunning vintage pin that doubles as a pendant. This exquisite piece features clear crystals, meticulousl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Crystal
French 1960s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Charming retro brooch, it represents a leaf set in the heart of three blue sapphires. The hook is a pin with a safety pump.
Heigh...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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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