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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1980s
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Vivid Layer Rose Crystals Flower Interlink Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Vivid Layer Rose Crystals Flower Interlink Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. 100% genuine. Rare to find.
A unique piece. This is gold plated styli...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Black Enamel Crystal Wave Knot Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
Safety-catch pin closure, signed Dior on the back.
Size: 3.2 cm x 3.2 cm.
Weight: 8.0 g.
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Great...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Large 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wood Clematis Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels large clematis flower brooch, the flowerhead centering three round brilliant-cut diamonds within a gold wire spray surrounded by five carved wood petals each withi...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage White Crystals Heart Love Openwork Carved Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage White Crystals Heart Love Openwork Carved Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
BALENCIAGA PARIS 1980's Vintage gold tone BB geometric crystal pin brooch
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA PARIS 1980's Vintage gold tone BB geometric crystal pin brooch
Reference: JECW/A00005
Brand: Balenciaga
Material: Metal
Color: Gold
Closure: Pin
Made in: France
CONDITION...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold
YSL by R. Goossens Gold Tone Metal and Clear Lucite Heart Brooch
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Iconic YSL Brooch Designed By Robert Goossens, Clear Lucite Heart and Gold Plated Metal Arabesques. Vintage from the 80s, can be worn as a Pendant.
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Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Mid century Danish Sterling N.E. From Brooch Pin
Located in Toronto, ON
Mid century Danish Sterling N.E. From unusual pin Brooch. In an elliptical form of an amethyst `flower petal sprouting' from a plant pot. Measures approximately 2.10 x 1.6 inches. It...
Category
1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Large CHANEL Brooch 1984
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Incredible large Chanel brooch from 1984 in glass paste
Condition: very good
Made in France
Materials: golden metal, glass paste, pearl, crystals
...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
Retro Ruby & Diamond Gold Floral Bow Brooch Circa 1950
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One Retro floral ruby and diamond set bow brooch with safety chain and pin. Featuring three diamond set classic flower clusters, a pave set curved leaf with rubies set vines flowing ...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980 Vivid Butterfly Glow Purple Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980 Vivid Butterfly Glow Purple Brooch Pin, Gold Plated
In excellent condition (no scratches, no loss of colour). Signed...
Category
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage Maltese Cross Imitation Pearl Cabochon Black Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Sausalito, CA
Add a touch of glamour to your outfit with this stunning vintage black and gold Maltese cross brooch. The intricate design features black enamel and a center imitation pearl cabochon set in yellow gold-plated metal. The brooch is a statement piece of designer fashion jewelry that exudes classic elegance and haute couture style. This vintage brooch is perfect for anyone who loves statement jewelry and appreciates unique pieces that are hard to find.
Size: 2" X 2".
Weight: 28.9 grams.
Markings: Unmarked. Attributed to Benedikt NY...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage Mid Century Platinum Old Mine Diamond One Carat Bow Brooch 1.3 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Classic Set Old Mine Diamonds Bow Brooch, measuring 1.3" x 0.75", a true testament to timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail...
Category
1950s American Post-War Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 1950s Gold & Ruby Brutalist Walter Schleup Brooch
Located in Maywood, NJ
Bruatlist jewelery design is fully embodied in this 14k gold and ruby brooch, meticulously crafted by Walter Schleup in his Montreal studio.
"Walter Schluep, who trained as a jewel...
Category
1950s Canadian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. bow brooch set in 18k yellow gold.
The brooch is composed of an elegant bow motif, made ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Exquisite 14k Yellow Gold Antique Shell Coral Cameo Pin
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your ensemble with this exquisite antique shell coral cameo pin. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this pin showcases a beautifully carved shell cameo. ...
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian 11.19ct Banded Agate, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Cockerel Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive Italian 1950s 11.19 carat banded agate, enamel and 18k yellow gold cockerel brooch; part of our diverse vintage bird brooches collection.
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The yellow gold brooch has been modelled in the form of a illustrative cockerel.
The body of the bird is embellished with an impressive decorative claw set 11.19ct cabochon cut banded agate.
This exceptional brooch incorporates black and white hot enamel decoration representing the eye, in addition to red and black enamel reproducing the tail/sickle feathers, comb and wattle.
The brooch is further embellished with textured yellow gold components creating the legs, feet, head and beak; completing the design.
The agate bird brooch...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Dominique Huge Jewelled Christmas Tree Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular and large Vintage Dominique Christmas Tree Brooch with dangling baubles and candles. Crafted in gold plated metal and featuring gor...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ruby Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4.5 grams.
Diamond totally is about 0.06 carat.
Totally is Ruby Sapphire And Emerald about 0.70 carat.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Aztec 18k Gold God Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Stamped with an illegible mark tested 18k. Measures 2 1/8 inches long x 1 1/8 inches wide, weight 12.5 grams. Circa 1980.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Horse with Jockey Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautifully made, this brooch of a horse and jockey mid-jump is studded with round brilliant diamonds. They make up the horse and have a combined weight of 2.10 carat. Estimated to b...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Line Vautrin "La Manif" Gilt Bronze Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Gilt brooch by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as
...
Category
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three-dimensional bow brooch has been masterfully handcrafted in 18-karat yellow gold, with each element of the bow curving to give the maximum fire and sparkle to the ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
An iconic gilt metal 'Sun face' brooch, Yves Saint Laurent, France, 1980s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An iconic brooch from Yves Saint Laurent in the 1980s, a familiar and popular design justifiably so. Hand carved then cast in gilded metal by Maison Goossens for YSL...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 13.8 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.15 ct.
The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro Aquamarine Diamond 18K Gold Ribbon Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Retro 1950S Vinatge 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Brooch with Starburst Strokes decorated with Natural Diamonds centered with a GIA-certifi...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in elegance with our exquisite David Webb multi-color Diamond brooch. This masterpiece features a captivating Emerald Cabochon center s...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Brooches
Vintage Gold and Diamond Feather Brooch, 3.50 Carats
Located in London, GB
A vintage gold and diamond feather brooch, with brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds set within white gold plumage, weighing an estimated total of 3.50 carats, all mounted in 18ct g...
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Magnolia Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels, this beautiful brooch is from the Magnolia collection.
• Metal:18 Karat Yellow Gold
• Circa: 1980s
• Gemstone: 6 Diamonds=.49 carats
• Weight: 11.4 grams
• D...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Schreiner New York Aurora Borealis & Topaz Rhinestone Brooch and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1950s rhinestone brooch and earring set by famous rhinestone jewelry company Schreiner of New York. They were famous for their unique designs and innovative color combinations. Frequently working with and having the exclusivity with Swarovski stones made only for them. This is a wonderful dome sale brooch...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Three Trio White Oval Pearls Long Bar Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch with three gorgeous faux pearls.
Safety-catch pin closure, signed Christian Dior on the back.
...
Category
1980s German Artist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Brooch
Located in Rome, IT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Terrier Dog Brooch / Pin.
The brooch weighs 28.8 grams, 47mm(1.85" Inch) wide, 41 mm(1.60" Inch) Tall.
The bro...
Category
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fabrice Paris Brass and Copper Pin Brooch Water Lily Leaves
By Fabrice
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely floral pin brooch was designed by Fabrice, Paris, and features an oversized brass and copper water lily leaves design with dimensional hand-raised and carved detailing. T...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Brass, Copper
Chanel Gilded Metal and Glass Paste Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Gilded metal and glass paste brooch.
Additional Information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Diameter : 4 cm...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
YSL Heart Brooch Gold Tassel with Original YSL Packaging, Vintage 1980s
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
YSL Heart Brooch by Robert Goossens, adorned with a Cream White Faux Pearl and a Gold Tone Metal Tassel, Vintage from the 80s, Delivered in its Origin...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Chanel Dark Silvery Metal Star Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Dark silvery metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 3.5 cm
Seller Reference:...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.90 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Totally is emerald ruby and sapphire 1.20 ct.
...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Lazaro Diaz NY Neoclassical Costume Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage early example of Lazaro Diaz's classic designs featuring a sugarloaf faux onyx with faux carnelian, pearl and rhinestone accents. Signed on the back Lazaro INC NY
From the company Bio:
"A BIG INFLUENCE ON ME WAS ANCIENT HISTORY AND MYTHOLOGY, AS WELL AS THE CULTURE AND THE MUSIC OF THE 1960S & 1970S."
Drawing on architectural elements of ancient Greece and Roman history, tempered with the influences of Moroccan and Indian design, every collection Lazaro designs has a fresh and modern edge for present day while preserving all that is classic. From the delicate to the bold, from the sculptural to the chaotic, there exists something in the collection for everyone. Custom designs and collaborations make Lazaro a sought after commodity in today's world where there is little left to the consumer's own influence on a piece they desire to wear. Lazaro's jewelry has been photographed by hundreds of publications since the 1980s. Featured often in Ponytail, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Town & Country, Elle, Rolling Stone, Guitar Aficionado and W Magazine (to name a few) and on such stars as Jay-Z, Cindy Crawford, Jimmy Page, Santigold and Jennifer Aniston. Additionally, the jewelry has been used in numerous television shows and movies.
Since 1981, jewelry designer Lazaro Diaz has been creating what can best be described in the jewelry and fashion world as "wearable art". Born in Cuba and arriving in the United States at age 4 would seem a most insurmountable challenge to anyone. However, Lazaro faced that obstacle as he has faced any in his challenging career and craft: with unwavering confidence and conviction in his abilities and a dedication to quality and the creation of unique art. His effort and diligence have certainly paid off as Lazaro is one of the most enduring designers alive.
Lazaro's creations reflect a connection to history and craftsmanship which is a rarity today. Working in platinum, gold and silver and utilizing precious and semi-precious stones, each creation exudes volumes of detail and emotion. The wearer not only knows they have a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece, but a piece that will endure stylistically.
WHO WEARS LAZARO:
ASHLEY GREEN
B.O.B.
BILLY GIBBONS (ZZ-TOP)
BRET MICHAELS
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
CINDY CRAWFORD
CRISS ANGEL
DAVE NAVARRO
DEVENDRA BANHART
DYLAN MC DERMOTT
ENRIQUE IGLESIAS
GWYNETH PALTROW
HOWIE MANDEL
JACK...
Category
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
YSL Gilt Metal and Blue Crystal Stones Bow Brooch, Vintage 1980s
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
this is a rare iconic vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Bow Brooch, gold Tone Metal adorned with Blue Crystal Stones.
Vintage from the 1980s
Signed YSL Made in France at Back
Conditi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find.
A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.
Size: 10.0 cm x 2.5 cm.
Weight: 26...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
A gilt metal and glass cabuchon Moghul style 'butterfly' brooch, Trifari, 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding and very rare brooch in the form of a beautiful and stylised butterfly, designed by Alfred Philippe for Trifari. It is part of a range of jewellery designed in the 'Moghul' style, using ruby, emerald and sapphire colours, reminiscent of jewels created by Cartier. A true collector's item and becoming ever scarce to find, this is a highly welcome addition to any serious costume jewellery collection plus a joy to wear.
The firm of Trifari was founded in 1925 by Gustavo Trifari, Leo F...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent Silvery Metal Pendant Brooch Ornamented with Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Silvery metal pendant brooch ornamented with rhinestones and representing a four-leaf clover.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good cond...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
18ct Gold Diamond Umbrella Brooch, E. Wolfe & Co, 1988
Located in Glasgow, GB
An E. Wolfe & Co. novelty brooch, masterfully created in 18ct gold. This charming umbrella-shaped brooch boasts a unique combination of matte and polished finishes. Its handle is int...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lacoste Yellow Gold Alligator Stick Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Lacoste Yellow Gold Alligator Stick Pin. This little fellow has a highly textured body, it's mouth is open and the teeth are visible. The pin measures 8 x 15mm. The total le...
Category
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Grande Embellished Knot Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A truly grand, delightful and eternally timeless Vintage Christian Dior Statement Knot Brooch. This is a knockout piece from the couture House of Dior. Weighty and substantial, the e...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Kaso Silver Mirror Effect Ice Cube Lucite Asymmetric Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed this stunning oversized Lucite pin brooch. The piece features a dimensional faceted ice cube with a crystal clear mirror texture pattern and bevel...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Vintage Retro 18k Gold 1.50ctw Sapphire & 5mm Akoya Pearl Open Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(50) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Velvety Blue Color - 1.50ctw (approx.)
(9) Genuine Cultured Akoya Pearls - Round Shape - Stem Se...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natasha Stambouli 24K GP Chalcedony Garnet Opal Maltese Cross Brooch Pin
Located in Sausalito, CA
This exquisite brooch pin by Natasha Stambouli showcases a haute couture Etruscan revival style cross design, adorned with semi-precious stones in vibrant multicolor hues. The piece ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Garnet, Opal, Gold Plate
Carved coral lady Buddha brooch/pendant with 14k gold and diamond collar
Located in London, GB
This beautiful carved coral lady Buddha brooch has a delicately carved hair bun adorned with pearls and small flowers. The collar is made of 14k gold embellished with 7 round cut dia...
Category
1950s European Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
STAR BROOCH by Ch. Lacroix Paris fully set with rhinestones, pearl , early 80'
Located in Stuttgart, DE
CHRISTIAN LACROIX STAR BROOCH (Made in France) fully set with rhinestones.
In the middle there is a large cut square rhinestone stone measuring 1.5 x 1.5 cm
Dimensions: Star 5 x ...
Category
1980s French Romantic Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Butler & Wilson 1980s Gold Tone Black Stone Cross Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the world of vintage glamour with the Butler & Wilson 1980s Gold Tone Black Stone Cross Brooch. This stunning textured yellow gold brooch is a true testament to the iconic ...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Christian Dior 1972 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Elegant Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1972 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Not any colour loss, but light dark spots, barely noticeable. 100% ge...
Category
1980s German Medieval Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Navette Crystal Stemmed Flower Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A gorgeous and utterly timeless Vintage Floral Crystal Brooch. Reminds us distinctly of the one featured in the storyline of Wham's Last Christmas video, and we are coveting the beau...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch.
The front is covered with enamel, the back is gold-tone metal.
Period: 1930-1940s
Height – 8 cm
Width – 6,5 cm
...
Category
1950s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cello Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cello Brooch. Featuring seven round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.10 carat, graded near-colorless, SI clarity. Cra...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Stylized Leaf Coral Fruit Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1950s.
The brooch is finely modeled as a beautiful leaf.
The green leaf is naturalistically carved from a single piece of nephrite jade and as fruits...
Category
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR BROOCH gold-plated metal and pink colored rhinestones , France
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Christian Dior (Made in France) gold plated metal Brooch with many pink rhinestones and a larg drop.
Additional information:
Dimension : Hight 10 cm with drop, Length 10 cm, Dop in...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Floppy Bow Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful and eternally timeless Vintage Christian Dior Bow Brooch.
With archive pieces from her own Dior collection displayed in London's...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Silver Brooch Signed Milo Laurel Leaf Bay Leaf Symbol of Victory Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant silver brooch was handcrafted in 1920 ca. It is designed in the shape of a leaf, probably a laurus nobilis leaf. As bay leaf it is part of mediteranien cuisine. Laurel has been cultivated since antiquity as a medical, spice and ornamental plant. Since antiquity the leaf is attributed with victory, good luck and power. The plant is associated with the greek god Apollo. In greek language the word for laurel is identical with the name Daphne. In greek mythology Apollo pursued the nymph Daphne who could not stop the advances of the god and asked goddess Gaia for help. Gaia rescued the nymph and left a laurel tree...
Category
1950s German Post-War Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver
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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