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Brooches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1990s
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Double Heart Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian double heart bar brooch crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1890.
The piece features amethysts and seed pearls.
Has a C clasp and a safety chain.
Weight: 4.92g
Length: ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Snake Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian snake bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890.
The piece features ruby and rose cut diamonds. Eyes are encrusted with 2 round cut diamonds.
Has a C clasp. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Infinity Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a charming Victorian turquoise and pearl ring. The ring is set with a centre pearl flanked by two turquoise stones in an infinity motif. The ring has been crafted in yellow g...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Amethyst Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Graceful brooch depicting a butterfly with closed wings made of 18k yellow gold, on the small body is set with diamonds and emeralds, the wings are made up of two pairs of engraved c...
Category
1990s European Artisan Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch 14K Gold with Portrait of a Gentleman - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this superb antique Victorian 14ct gold shell cameo brooch made c.1890.
The cameo depicts a bearded gentleman 'in profile' (side on) in exceptional detail...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Framed Portrait Monochrome Photography American Postcolonial 9k Gold Frame
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Framed Portrait Monochrome Photography American Gilded Age
Size: 2.5 inch by 2 inch
Weight: 18.3 gram
Frame Material: Tested 9K
Country of origin: United States
Condition: some dama...
Category
1880s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
9k Gold
Victorian Old Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold diamond cluster ring. The ring features a central old cut pear shaped diamond and is surrounded by eight smaller old cut diamonds that vary in s...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold branch brooch set with ruby and diamonds. 0.50ct - G/H - SI - dim. 5.5 cm x 3.0 cm
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 5.5 cm by 3.0 cm wide
weight 1...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY CO 18K Gold Platinum topped Old European Cut Diamond Fleur-de-Lis Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An antique, Edwardian/late Victorian era, Fleur-de-Lis brooch marked Tiffany & Co, set with Old European Cut Diamonds weighing approximately O.75- 1.00 total Carat weight, the larges...
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Very unusual Victorian 14kt. Gold Brooch with 2 cameos. The upper portion has taille d’epargné, engraving filled in with black enamel. The cameo on the upper piece is a high relief w...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Horse Jockey Enamel Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Horse Jockey Enamel Pin. This gorgeous antique Victorian jockey pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver. The pin...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver 1.74ctw Diamond & Pearl Palmette Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, yellow gold and silver brooch or pendant, set with one round pearl, one teardrop shaped pearl, six old European cut diamonds, and seventy-five rose cut di...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique French 18kt gold and silver Spider Brooch with Yellow Diamond and Pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French Victorian 18kt gold and silver spider brooch, crafted circa the 1890s. Featuring a cushion-cut yellow diamond body encased in a cluster of rose-cut diamonds, complemen...
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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French Antique 18K Gold & Silver Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Wing Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising ten cushion shaped rubies, six cushion shaped sapphires, ten cushion shaped emeralds, and sixt...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Jelly Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a horseshoe form featuring a row of jelly opal cabochons
Transparent colorless body with spectral play-of-color
Ranging in size from 2.5 to 3.5 mm round
Bead set with ha...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized silver-topped butterfly with fanning antennae and spindly legs
Accented by rose cut diamonds bead and bezel set throughout body and wings
Weighing approximate...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Brooch set with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolour gold brooch set with single cut diamond, approximately 0.20 ct in total - F/G - VS/SI - size 5.0 cm x 3.0 cm
detailed description:
The size of the brooch is approxim...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Banded Agate Athena Cameo Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian banded agate and yellow gold brooch, comprising one panel of carved banded agate, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with 18 karat yellow gold pin and fittings.
This strikin...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and rose gold pendant or brooch, comprising sixty old mine and rose cut diamonds, set in silver, and backed in 15 karat rose gold, with 15 karat rose gold...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1 Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver Diamond Monogram Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this piece, which can be worn as either a pin or a pendant, displays...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Chanel Black Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Black camellia brooch. Not signed jewelry.
Additional information:
Condition: Good condition
Dimensions: Height: 9 cm
Seller Reference: BRB127
Category
1990s Brooches
Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 1ctw Diamond & Ruby Kookaburra Bird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifty round cut diamonds, and one ruby cabochon, set in silver and 18 karat yellow gold, with 18 karat yellow go...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1.50Ct Ruby and 0.60Ct Diamond 12k Yellow Gold Flower Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.50 carat ruby and 0.60 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse collection of floral brooches.
This fine and im...
Category
1890s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dior Silvery Metal Bee Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Silvery metal brooch with rhinestones representing a bee.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 4 cm x 4.5 cm
Seller Ref...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Chanel Black Woven Fabric Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black woven fabric camellia brooch. Signed plate on the back.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Diameter: 5.5 cm
Seller...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Victorian 18kt gold diamond and ruby crescent brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 18kt yellow gold rose - cut diamond and round faceted ruby crescent brooch with safety pin chain.
Dimensions:
Width: 2.7 cm
Height: 2.7 cm
Total weight: 4.00 gram...
Category
1890s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Pink Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Pink camellia brooch.
Additional information:
Condition: Good condition
Dimensions: Height: 8 cm
Seller Reference:
Category
1990s French Brooches
19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely 19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle. Realistically modeled with large cabochon garnet set in high gold prongs with body elements all detailed in rose and rough cu...
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Citrine Rose Cut Garnet Oval Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch crafted in 9K yellow gold (needle - MET). Circa 1870.
It features faceted citrine. The gem is surrounded with rose cut garnets.
Has a C clasp. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow French Enameled Woman Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow French Enameled Woman Stick Pin. This gorgeous stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pin features a well dressed woman in enamel. The ba...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art Nouveau stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pin features a lady that...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Dior Golden Metal Heart Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Golden metal heart brooch with rhinestones and tiny pearly cabochons.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 3 cm x 3 cm
Seller Reference: BR131
Category
1990s Brooches
Biedermeir brooch 14k gold with a view of a woman
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into the enchanting world of the Biedermeier era with this exquisite brooch dating back to 1840-1860. Adorned with the delicate depiction of a young and beautiful woman, this br...
Category
1840s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Star Brooch & Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, yellow gold and silver brooch and pendant, comprising thirty-one old mine cut diamonds, and twelve rose cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 15 yellow gold, wi...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dior Heart Brooch with Crown and Ornamented with Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Silvery and golden metal brooch representing a heart topped with a crown and entirely ornamented with rhinestones.
Additional information:
Condition: Ver...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Dior Hardstone Brooch Ornamented with Hardstones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Silvery metal brooch ornamented with hardstones.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 7 cm x 7 cm
Seller Reference: BR149
Category
1990s Brooches
Antique 8.65Ct Aquamarine and 0.20Ct Ruby 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1840
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 8.65 carat aquamarine and 0.20 carat ruby, 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections.
This ex...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Crescent Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an ornately pierced scroll motif crescent-shaped form
Featuring round-shaped opal cabochons prong set throughout
Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-co...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Silver and Yellow Gold 3.45ctw Old Cut Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian, diamond, gold, and silver brooch, comprising forty-three old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, and one large pear cut diamonds, set in silver, with a yellow gold backing, f...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.82ctw Old Cut Diamond Brooch & Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A late Victorian diamond, silver and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising forty-four old European cut diamonds, and seven rose cut diamonds, set in silver, with yellow gold pin...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver brooch set with ruby and rose cut diamonds. 0.10ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
The size of the brooch is 5.2 cm long by 1.3 cm wide
weight 3.6 grams
oc...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 15kt Rose Gold Diamond & Pearl Tiara Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt rose gold and silver old-European cut diamond and pearl tiara brooch with safety pin chain.
X-Ray has been tested positive for 15kt gold and silver.
Made in...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique brooch in the shape of a fly, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique insect brooch, made of 585/14K gold.
Total weight: 3.5g.
Origin: late 19th century.
Brooch in the shape of a fly, body made of two natural pearls, wings set with 14 diamonds ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Snowflake Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Stylizing a flake, this rose gold brooch is adorned with rose-cut diamonds in star settings in the center and around the perimeter,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S1992 Pearl Heart Gold Collection 28 Clip Earrings Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a truly exceptional find: the Chanel Spring/Summer 1992 Collection 28 earrings and brooch set. Crafted with meticulous detail, this exquisite ensemble features faux pearl...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Circa 1890s 20.0 carat Citrine and Eight Ram Head Brooch in 15 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This unique brooch is a beautiful Victorian era creation with a motif that evokes a ram's head. The citrine in the venter is a deep orange-brown and is excellent qualit...
Category
1890s Antique Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant Circa 1890
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant.
Circa 1890.
Woman's Bust Facing Right.
8.6 Grams overall.
1 3/8" width and 2" with Bale up.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld 24k gold plate Faux Pearls Fork Brooch, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brooch by Karl Lagerfeld features fork with tines made of faux pearls 24k gold plate.
Signed. KL monograms.
Period: 1990s
Condition: very good
Length – 5.25” /13 cm
....
Category
1990s French Romantic Brooches
Antique 1890s Diamond Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.58 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set 'heart' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This fine and impressive antique heart brooch...
Category
1890s Romantic Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Petite Georgian Diamond & 18K Gold Flower Brooch - France - Circa 1819-38
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional petite Georgian era diamond and 18K rose and yellow gold flower brooch - featuring nine old mine cut diamonds in solid silver crimped collet settings to form the flower h...
Category
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Belle Epoque Platinum GIA Blue Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Blue Moonstone - Pierced Carving Oval Shape - Bezel Set - White Color ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info **
(1) Natural Genuine Di...
Category
Early 1800s Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1800s Padlock Pendant Brooch, Hair under glass, Natural pearls, turquoise
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cute little piece from the early nineteenth century! This padlock features a small glass window, most likely for featuring hair-work, surrounded by gorgeously lustrous pearls and a c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Turquoise
Vintage 3.30Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 3.30 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage diamond brooch collection.
This fine and impressive vintage diamond broo...
Category
1990s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Renaissance Revival 1880 Sword Jabot In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance Revival sword jabot-brooch.
An exceptional and very rare jabot type brooch, created in England during the Victorian era, back in the 1880. This piece is fantastic and has been crafted with renaissance revival patterns in the shape of a miniature sword with jewels, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with accents in carved platinum. The sword is well proportionate and made with gorgeous details. It is completely decorated with twisted woven wires, engravings and chiseled designs. The sword sheath, the grip pommel and the rain-guard are embellished with a fantastic assortment of eleven natural earth mined gemstones; such white colorless diamonds and vivid green demantoids garnets. It is fitted with a sheath to slide the blade very tight, which is attached to a decorative security chain. This magnificent piece should be an important addition to any serious jewelry collection and will be a great conversation piece when you display it with your dress or on the lapel of your jacket.
Demantoids
Demantoid is the green gemstone variety of the mineral andradite, a member of the garnet group of minerals. Andradite is a calcium- and iron-rich garnet. Ferric iron is the cause of the green in the stone. Although garnets have been known since ancient times, the demantoid variety was not discovered until 1868 in Russia's western central Ural Mountains. The find was an alluvial deposit about 110 km from Ekaterinburg, north by northwest along the Bobrovka River, near the village of Elizavetinskoye. Miners were immediately stunned by the highly refractive nature of the gem material, which is atypical for garnet. They began comparing it to diamond and referred to it as "demantoid", from the old German Demant, meaning diamond. The reason is obvious, with its high brilliance and dispersion. However, as demantoid garnets are quite rare and found in so few locations, they can command quite high prices, especially if they have a particularly lovely horsetail inclusion. Most stones are less than one carat in size after cutting in polishing. Demantoid gems...
Category
1880s English Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Green Agate Cameo Suite: Brooch & Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian suite crafted in 9kt yellow gold featuring green and white agate. Includes a brooch depicting a lady in profile adorned with ...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, 9k Gold
Victorian Antique Bohemian Garnet Large Floral Spray 1880s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An original, Antique Bohemian Garnet Floral Spray from the late Victorian era, the 1880s. A large and delightful motif featuring a wheat sheaf pinned by a sunburst pave set with fanc...
Category
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet
33 Carat Total David Webb Signed Detachable Brooch In Platinum and 18K Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
David Webb signed detachable brooch in platinum and 18k with 33 carats in mixed cut diamonds.
Jewelry Details:
- Item Type: Detachable Brooch
- Creator: David Webb
- Metal: Platinu...
Category
1990s North American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Left Facing Greek Goddesses Eos And Nyx Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch - the allegory of the Day and Night. Circa 1870.
It features a shell cameo depicting Eos (Greek goddess of Dawn) and Nyx (Greek goddess of night...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
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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