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Brooches For Sale
Antique Victorian Peridot & Pearl Twin Heart Arrow Brooch 9K Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this enchanting antique Victorian twin heart peridot brooch made c.1900.
The brooch most wonderfully made in 9ct gold in the form of an arrow piercing two ...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Brooch
Platinum
Circa 1910
Fabulous Bow Shaped Brooch, Set with Calibrated Sapphires & Old Cut Diamond
High Quality Safety Clasp, with Gold Pin
Measures Approx 81....
Category
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
William Spratling Rare Early Sterling Silver Wood Design Artisan Brooch c 1940
Located in University City, MO
William Spratling Rare early sterling silver wood design artisan brooch c 1940
The unique artisan brooch is designed with coiled bands of sterling silver
The center is adorned with ...
Category
1940s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bird Brooch 18k Gold - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat yellow gold brooch depicting a bird. Beautiful chiseled decorations all over the body. Pink gemstone as the eye. Stamped 750 and unidentified maker mark. Pin in white gol...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage matte gold tone cherub angel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage butterfly gold tone rhinestone enamel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Brown Diamond, Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Emerald Octopus Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 16.66 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.45 carat and Cabochon Emerald 3.85 carats Octopus Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings
Width: 8.0 cm
Length: 6.0 cm
Total Weig...
Category
2010s Thai Brooches
Materials
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHANEL red resin 22K LARGE CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Large CC brooch in red translucent resin is a bold and luminous statement piece. Designed to resemble glass, its rich, jewel-toned finish creates a strikin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
2019 Chanel A19K CC Logo Star Clover Pearl Charm Safety Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a charm safety pin brooch designed by Chanel for 2019 collection. The piece is gold plated. It features CC logo, star, flower, clover charms. They are adorned with clear crys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Cilea Paris Yellow Poppy Resin Brooch
By Ciléa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely resin brooch by Cilea Paris boasts a floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal shape. The resin lightweight pin features a massive dimensional poppy flower with a textured hea...
Category
Early 2000s French Romantic Brooches
14k yellow gold brooch set with Corallium Rubrum - 5.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with Corallium Rubrum - size 2.4 cm diameter
detailed description:
The diameter of the brooch is approximately 2.4 cm by 1.0 cm high
weight: 5.4 grams...
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold maltese cross large designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 40
❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Diamond Brooch Crescent 14K Gold - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian diamond brooch made c.1890.
The brooch is made from solid 14ct gold and in spectacular Victorian fashion. Featuring a crescent design, profusely decorated with fine old cut diamond of tapering sizes on a silver faced mount, the brooch is most certainly an attractive and distinguished in design.
Celestial jewellery was increasingly vogue during the Victorian era as renewed fascination of stars & heavens carried into fashion and goldsmithing. The crescent moon was a symbol of the Greek God Selene, representing of a feminine empowerment and change just like the phases of the moon.
In addition to such symbolism, insect designs also offer the perfect opportunity to display high level goldsmithing, with intricate and fine gold/silver mounts, curves and angles to ensure the diamonds dazzle in their finest light.
Owing to its silver front, the diamonds and its mount have a uniform chic appearance; lively and stylish yet not too ostentatious. This brooch most certainly makes for a distinguished and discerning choice to wear with a variety of clothing.
The reverse side of the brooch has a pin which allows it to be worn with jumpers, jackets or coats.
The brooch is unmarked as is common with articles of this period and as such we have tested it for gold indicating 14ct gold.
Not only would this piece make for an excellent collectable/display but also serves as a wonder piece of antique Victorian celestial...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage flower gold rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$76 Sale Price
20% Off
Whimsical Figural Hang Man Crystal Brooch circa 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical figural hang man crystal brooch c 1960
The unique figural brooch is designed with an
andrognous figure that may be a man or monkey
figure suspende...
Category
1960s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
$95 Sale Price
29% Off
1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a stunning 1990s Retro Brass Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro, the celebrated French designer known for his glamorous and bold jewelry designs.
Made from polished brass, giving i...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Brass
Tiffany and Co Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
A Playful Icon of Nature and Luxury
Bring a touch of whimsical charm to any ensemble with this Tiffany & Co. Bee Brooch, crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold and adorned with ruby eyes...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,976 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Blue Green Enamel Fish Brooch with Ruby Eye
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Collector’s Piece of Playful Elegance
Dive into the enchanting world of Cartier with this Vintage 18K Gold Fish Brooch, sporting blue and green striped enamel and a 2mm ruby f...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18th C Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This rare and exquisite 18th C jewel is designed as a flowing ribbon set with 24 gemmy raspberry red table-cut rubies, draped with 16 shimmering peruzzi and rose cut diamonds and accented with 4 deep red garnets. This brooch has been beautifully hand-fabricated in silver and rose gold...
Category
1790s Rococo Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
Emerald Ruby and Light Brown Diamond Art Deco Style Butterfly Brooch in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The elegance of nature with its intricate design. The butterfly's body is adorned with a rich emerald, symbolizing vitality and grace. Ruby accents elegantly line the antennae and pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone pearls glass dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls and glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
S...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
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
FABERGE by Knut Oskar Pihl 1895 Enameled Pink Guilloche Brooch In Gold & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled guilloche brooch designed by Knut Oskar Pihl / Oskar Pihl for Faberge.
This is a fabulous antique brooch created in Moscow Russia during the imperial period, circa 1895....
Category
1890s Russian Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
$34,462 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage KJL for AVON signed silver tone rhinestone bow brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL for AVON
• silver tone finish with crystal stones
• vintage designer runway pin brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 2.5 " by 2.75"
CONDITI...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
1.80 Ct. Black Opal Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning brooch captures the spirit of the Art Deco era with its clean lines, geometric balance, and luxurious gemstone combination. At the center, a glowing 1.80 carat black op...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage gold tone mother of pearl carved brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with pearl
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.5" in diameter
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
$44 Sale Price
20% Off
Richelieu Faux Pearl Gold Bee Brooch Pin Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
Playful and elegant, this vintage Richelieu brooch transforms the humble bee into a chic statement accessory with timeless charm.
Crafted in gold-tone metal, this beautifully detail...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage JJ bronze gold horse designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JJ
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 33
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
CHANEL gold & blue enamel 24P CC DENIM HEART Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel heart brooch in gold-tone metal is a unique blend of texture and elegance. Featuring a twisted-edge frame, it is filled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage gold pearl moon crescent brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$76 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Ch. Schmoll cameo, Greek goddess Hebe & Zeus as eagle, circa 1880 antique
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb antique cameo signed by Ch. Schmoll featuring the Greek goddess Hebe and Zeus as eagle. This particular piece is dating around 1880.
The image shows a cameo depicting Hebe, th...
Category
1880s British Antique Brooches
Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Mandarin Garnet - 13 carat
Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 3 carat
Natural White Topaz - - 4 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
$1,087 Sale Price
25% Off
RICHELIEU signed vintage gold rhinestone pearl tiny mouse designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed RICHELIEU
• gold tone with rhinestone and faux pearl
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby - 14 carat
Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 8 carat
Green, Pink, Yellow
Natural White To...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, S...
$984 Sale Price
28% Off
Boucheron Art Deco Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This sleek and sophisticated brooch was artfully designed and meticulously handcrafted by the esteemed French jeweler, Boucheron. Exquisite in every way, this linear brooch centers o...
Category
1920s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch c. 1950
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Expression of Prestige and Timeless Style
Capture the elegance of a bygone era with this Vintage Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and hailing from th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Starfish Pin Brooch Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Starfish Pin Brooch Large
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 16.30 grams
Measurement: 45mm(1.77") wide x 56mm(2.2...
Category
2010s Spanish Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Vintage France Flames 18K Diamond Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
An iconic creation by legendary designer Jean Schlumberger, this French Flames brooch, crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, bursts outward in sweeping, flame-like forms, culminat...
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early Victorian brooch with onyx and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with onyx and rose diamonds up to 0.25ct – 41.5 grams
detailed description
the size of the brooch is 5.1 cm long by 4.4 cm wide
weight 41.5 ...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage AK ANNE KLEIN matte gold heart designer runway brooch
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AK ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.39" by 1.25"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco Articulated Gilt Bronze Seahorse Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in University City, MO
Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco articulated gilt bronze seahorse brooch (Attributed)
The incredibly rare figural brooch is designed with a stylized gilt b...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage MADE IN AUSTRIA gold tone glass stones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MADE IN AUSTRIA
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Multi Color Sapphire
Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka
Natural Emeralds
Natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold Blue Topaz & Round Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A refined vintage bar brooch crafted in 18ct yellow and white gold, featuring a striking blue topaz at its centre, flanked by brilliant round cut diamonds. The elegant contrast of me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Josiah Wedgwood Sterling Silver and Cobalt Blue Jasperware Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Wedgwood sterling silver and cobalt blue jasperware brooch, featuring a classical relief scene with cupid to the left. Measuring length 2.8 cm / 1.1 inches by width 2 cm / .78 inch. It is stamped Sterling Silver, and Wedgwood on the reverse, with possibly an X mark. The silver has some dents around the edge. We have given the brooch a light clean.
This beautiful and classic Wedgwood brooch...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marcel Boucher Art Deco Ballerina Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Marcel Boucher Ballerina Brooch from the Art Deco period of rhodium and pink gold plate. Pierced skirt with dancer poised en point. 2" wide x 1.75". 1940's USA.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
French Antique Sapphire Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A French antique sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, with a graduating row of cushion-cut sapphires, spaced with tiny rose-cut diamonds either side, with a row of old mine-cut diam...
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Gold-Filled Watch Fob / Charm with Leaf Motifs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold-filled Aesthetic Movement charm.
With a gold-filled body.
In a cube shape with openwork leaf designs to the sides.
The top with an integral bail. The bottom w...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Trifari Moonstone Jeweled Crown
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Moonstone Jeweled Crown from the 1960's. A design from the 1940's remade by Trifari a few decades later. Faux moonstone with red, blue, green cry...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Gems & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Gems & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby - 13.00 carat
Natural Amethyst - 3.00 carat
Natural Emerlad - 2.00 carat
Natural White Topaz ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz & Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz, Emerald & Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby - 12 carat
Natural Diamonds - 1 carat
Natural Blue Topaz - 10,00 carat
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,336 Sale Price
20% Off
Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Cocoa Brown Poppy Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this stunning dimensional pin brooch for French Jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a poppy flowe...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
TRIFARI crown vintage sugned leaf gold rhinestone pearls designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal s...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Austro-Hungarian Emerald Paste Brooch 1900s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful antique Austro-Hungarian Brooch. A crowned style design in solid silver set with clear and emerald glass paste stones. The intricately patterned or chased back a hallmar...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Attwood & Sawyer Gold Plated Green Blue Red Enamel and Rhinestone Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Attwood & Sawyer gold plated bird brooch with green, blue and red enamel, and embellished with rhinestones. The eye is a green rhinestone. M...
Category
Late 20th Century British Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Alphabet Customized Waterfall Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
A cascading expression of brilliance and flow. The WATERFALL Bag Bijoux by Ashna Mehta captures the graceful motion of falling water, rendered in luminous 18K white gold and adorned ...
Category
2010s Emirian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$26,050 / item
Vintage signed gold enamel designer earrings
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Swag Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage swag double dress clip from the 1940s. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship.
During the 1920s & 30s the Art D...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Edwardian 950 Platinum TW 1.55 Carat Diamond Lizard Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian lizard pin brooch crafted in 950 platinum. Circa 1910.
The piece features diamonds (TW 1.55ct):
- 23 diamonds, RBC-33/57, TW 0.75ct, RW+/STW, VS-SI
- 49 diamon...
Category
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 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.