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Brooches For Sale
Tiffany, Schlumberger Platinum and 18K Gold Oval Cut Peridot and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Peridot And Diamond Brooch.
Centered on an oval-shaped peridot, set within a domed surround of round peridots, embelli...
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum
$36,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s – 1890s This Victorian era flower head brooch is finely crafted in silver topped 18K gold (front – silver, back – gold). It is centered with an old mine cut diamond (6.4...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Glasgow, GB
A late 19th-century Victorian brooch, crafted circa 1890s, featuring sapphires and diamonds set in a crescent design. The brooch combines silver fronting with a 9 carat gold backing,...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Renaissance Revival Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Pendant Brooch
Description:
An extraordinary Renaissance Revival pendant brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, this highly detailed...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K Platinum Ruby Old European Cut Diamond Feather Leaf Brooch 11.68cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Vintage brooch circa the 1960’s done in 18K and platinum and set with numerous natural Burmese rubies weight approximately 11.50cttw as well as .65cttw in G-J color Vs2-Si2 clarity d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
8 Carat Art Deco Double Clip Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Art Deco double clip brooch set with square, marquise, straight baguette and round diamonds weighing approximately 8 carats.
Category
1920s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage gold jewel Maltese cross designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux stones
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTA...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Lapponia 14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch Björn Weckström
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch Björn Weckström
Made in Finland 1987.
Super fine condition, no engravings.
I have several Lapponian Jewelry designed by Björn Weckström for sale, see...
Category
1980s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Japanese 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch. It depicts twenty one Japanese cultured pearls arranged like a bunch of grapes. They measure from 5 to 9mm each one. They are attached to ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose-Cut Diamond Silver and White Gold Flower Brooch 1890S
Located in Geneva, CH
So Romantic, this Flower brooch is all set by Rose-cut Diamond the center is more significant mounted on rhodium silver and gold.
Circa 1890.
Total length: 1.97 inch (5.00 centimeter...
Category
1890s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, White Gold
En Tremblant Style Diamond Brooch Circa 1980s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This stunning brooch is a late 20th century reproduction of the En Tremblant style brooches of the 1880's. Crafted in yellow gold and set with round brilliant cut diamonds this brooc...
Category
Late 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egypti...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cartier Foliate Diamond Platinum Vintage Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Of foliate design, set with a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 1.35 carats, the mount highlighted with cushion-shaped, baguette and circular-cut diamonds, signed monture Cartier, Fren...
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Belle Epoque Platinum European Diamond Pearl Wide Large Brooch w/ Dangle
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking antique pin brooch that was crafted from solid platinum during the Belle Epoque period. This large and wide brooch features an elegant open de...
Category
1920s Belle Époque Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$5,758 Sale Price
20% Off
Edwardian natural pearl and diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian natural pearl and diamond pendant/brooch. An impressive convertible pendant/brooch, set to either side with two natural saltwater pearls and suspending four additional natu...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch Björn Weckström Etydi
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch Björn Weckström Etydi
Made in Finland 1972.
Super fine condition, no engravings.
I have several Lapponian Jewelry designed by Björn Weckström for sale...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Victorian gold brooch
Brooch is mounted with pearls and pearl surround and European cut diamonds
Center Pearl measuring 10 ...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,512 Sale Price
24% Off
Platinum and Diamond Flower Petal Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This intricate platinum Flower Petal brooch is set with one pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 0.60 carats, six marquise-cut diamonds, wei...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
J.E. Caldwell 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Amethyst Movable Grapevine Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning diamond and amethyst grapevine & grape brooch was made by J.E. Caldwell in the 1970s and is full of color. The leaves are are made in 18k yellow gold and are engraved t...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,677 Sale Price
44% Off
Tiffany & Co., 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Orchid Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Set with full-cut diamonds. Diamond total approx. 0.3 ct.
Stamp: "TIFFANY & CO"
Weight: 31.4 grams
Measurement: 5.4 x 2.9 cm
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Marcel Boucher Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular and Rare Marcel Boucher Duette Brooch from the 1930's. Pair of pave crystal Art Deco clips are removable from pin "base" or can be worn as cl...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Rossella Ugolini 18k Gold Blue Sapphire White Diamond Alligator Man Pin
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold Blue Sapphires Crocodile White Diamonds eyes Man Pin. Measures 3 cm in length and 0.6 cm in width.
The 18k white gold emeralds crocodile pin is a ha...
Category
2010s Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Whi...
Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Twin Snails Enamel Brooch with Sapphires & Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive wor...
Category
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare piece, Cartier platinum tassel brooch from Art Deco era, set with seed pearls ( 1.5mm), approximately 1.00ctw G/Vs diamonds, black onyx and enamel. Brooch measu...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Apple-Juice Bakelite Brooch or DressClip with Floral Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb hand-made Bakelite brooch dress clip features a floral design with a deeply carved and dimensional shape. The rare piece boasts a beautiful transparent apple juice color....
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gubelin Turtle Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Gubelin, Lucerne, Switzerland. Insouciantly stylish, this playful turtle brooch by the renowned Swiss firm of Gubelin is a wonderfully quirky animal brooch. The ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600
Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch, French
Two birds on a branch, round-cut emerald and round-cut ruby, set on 18 karat yellow gold; marked Paris
Size: width 3.5 cm; length...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 1.5 Carat Diamond Virgin Mary and Jesus Portrait Brooch
Located in London, GB
Georgian jewellery is highly sought after. The Goldsmiths of this period were highly skilled.
This unique and beautiful brooch features 51 rose cut diamon...
Category
17th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Coral Yellow Gold 9 Karat Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold and Silver Victorian Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18K Gold and Silver Victorian antique diamond brooch, showcasing dazzling old-cut diamonds in an exquisite floral design. Featuring a 2.86 European cut diamond in the center, 30 old ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Carrington & Co. Antique Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1890s by Carrington & Co., Regent Street, London, this English crescent moon brooch is composed of rubies, diamonds and a pearl. The brooch is designed as a tapering c...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Antique Black Lacquer Enamel Diamond Gold Pansy Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tiffany & Co 14k gold pansy flower brooch, decorated with one 0.50ct H/VS diamond and black lacquer enamel. Brooch measures 1 3/8" x 1 1/2". Hallmarked Tiffany & Co. Weight o...
Category
19th Century American Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Square-shaped sapphires, with baguette-cut diamonds and a single-cut diamond border of approximately 1 carat total; set in platinum
S...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch
Carved lapis lazuli and turquoise set with diamonds
18k yellow gold
Signed Van Cleef and Arpels and numbe...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gilded and Resin Donut Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Yves Saint Laurent Paris signed pin brooch features a dimensional donut shape with textured gilt metal in a checkerboard pattern contrasted with rust resin elements with ...
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
European Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Turquoise & Diamond Paisley Style Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:--
(48) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 4.25ctw (approx.)
(20) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Pro...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$12,302 Sale Price
20% Off
18kt Gold Gem-Set Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
A magnificent Maltese cross brooch crafted in a striking combination of 18kt yellow and white gold, featuring a rich array of coloured gemstones and diamonds. This large and opulent ...
Category
1990s European Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 White Pearls Trio Cluster Blossom Flower Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage White Pearls Trio Cluster Blossom Flower Leaf Elegant Modernist Exquisite Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Very light scratches of colour lo...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Made in France Diamond and Ruby Detachable Brooch – Circa 1860’s
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This item is an antique 19th-century diamond crescent moon brooch with a detachable spray of rubies and diamonds. It is made in France, circa 1860. The brooch features an elegant double-row crescent moon design adorned with 40 diamonds, all set in open-back settings. The spray of diamonds and natural rubies is attached to the reverse with a removable hinged pin and C-shape clasp brooch...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
$19,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier Black Panthere Diamond Emerald Black Finish 18K white gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No.: 31110213
■Brand: Cartier
■Name: Black Panthere brooch
■Material: Diamond,Emerald, black finish,
750 K18 WG white gold
■Comes with: Cartier Box, Case, Cartier Repair Certif...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Retro Brooch set with Diamonds pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Retro brooch set with rose cut and old mine cut diamonds diamonds up to 1.00ct - G/H - SI/Pique - pink gold and silver - 5 cm x 7.5 cm
Detailed description
The brooch is 5.0 cm wid...
Category
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Purple Enamel Pansy Brooch In 14Kt Gold and Pearl
By A. J. Hedges & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by A.J. Hedge & Co.
A colorful pendant-brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Carat Amethyst Cat Gold Heart Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Delightful! Finely detailed Open Heart Gold Pendant, centering a Hand set 2 Carat Amethyst Cat with Ruby Eyes, approx. 0.12tcw. Measuring approx. 1.4” l x 1.3” w. Hand crafted...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Mazer Fruit Salad Basket Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Mazer rare Art Deco brooch of pave and tricolor fruit salad stones. The openwork flower baskets' handle wrapped by an unfurling bow. The brooch of rhodium ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
GIA Certified 12.01 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
At its heart lies a stunning 12.01 carat cabochon-cut natural blue sapphire, set in 18 carat White Gold. The butterfly's delicate wings sparkle with a constellation of diamond and sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Austrian Diamond Emerald Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Austrian diamond emerald and yellow gold frog brooch circa 1930. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ627C. Scroll down for specifications. Set throughout with ...
Category
1930s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Butterfly Brooch with 0.80Ct Diamonds & Inlaid Stones
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Asch Grossbardt , this 18 karat yellow gold butterfly brooch is intricately set with mother of pearl, onyx, turquoise,malachite, coral, lapis and jasper. Round brilliant...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Jasper, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow...
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890, 4.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
An antique crescent moon brooch, set with a single row of old-cut diamonds, graduating in size, tapering to rose-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, claw set in...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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
18K Rose Gold Flower Ruby & Pink Sapphire 3-in-1 Diamond Brooch Ring Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Flower Ruby & Pink Sapphire 3-in-1 Diamond Brooch Ring Pendant
33 Diamonds - 0.61 CT
16 Colored Diamonds - 0.65 CTa
468 Pink Sapphires - 17.15 CT
209 Rubies - 7.79 CT
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$23,296 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 9k Yellow Gold "Eros" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and full of classical charm, this antique brooch features a finely hand-carved shell cameo of Eros, the Greek god of love and desire. Set in a warm 9k yellow gold frame, the...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Signed KJL by Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel Faux Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Enamel Butterfly brooch enhanced with sparkling Faux Diamonds; signed on reverse: KJL. Classic, Stylish, Beautiful and Fun to Wear!
Category
2010s Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Deco Buddha Jabot Brooch Pin Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Diamond Platinum Enamel Buddha Jabot Pin Brooch is an Art Deco Masterpiece. The seated Buddha is blue art glass and is absolutely exquisite. B...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
Old European Butterfly brooch dating from ca. 18th century with 2 natural Rubies and 29 sparkling rose cut Diamonds set in Silver , 10K Rose and Green Gold.
One Ruby is of old table...
Category
Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Aquamarine Hypercalmous Carved 18K Brooch
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K aquamarine seahorse pin 2 x21/2" wide with sapphire eye
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Vintage KJL for AVON signed gold tone enamel bow designer brooch
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL for AVON
• gold plated with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Garant & Blue 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 Red Ruby - 5 carat
Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 16 carat
Natural Green Garant - 3 carat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$996 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique, Edwardian 9kt gold spider brooch.
The body is made up of a vibrant green round faceted paste stone and the head is a light green peridot stone.
All set in 9kt yellow gold and mounted onto a 9kt gold bar brooch the bar has kite shaped finial ends, this is a versatile piece and would also make a great tie or cravat pin...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Amethyst Heart Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold heart brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, with a heart-shaped amethyst in the center.
Brooch measures 25mm x 30mm.
Marked on the back: VCA, 750, GR01.00AM.
Weight - 22.2 gr...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
18KT Tri-Color Gold Opal and Diamond Frog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 18KT tri-color gold frog brooch is a true masterpiece of fine jewelry design, featuring a striking 43.36 carat Mexican fire opal as the vibrant base, supporting an i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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.