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Brooches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 18th Century
Art Deco Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco 18 Karat Art Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Brooch Pendant. This absolutely stunning piece features two emerald-cut green emeralds, a step-cut diamond and one hundred thirty ro...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Iradj Moini Crescent Brooche
By Iradj Moini
Located in Stamford, CT
A Iradj Moini gemstone adorned gilt metal crescent shaped brooche with four dangling small cut crystal teardrops along with three dangling larger carved gemstone teardrops.
Category
1990s American Brooches
Marcel Boucher Baguette Swirl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dimensional Marcel Boucher Baguette Swirl Brooch from the 1950's. Elaborate elegant design of sapphire baguettes and pave rhinestone swirls by Boucher designer Raymonde Semensohn.
2...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Piccola spilla farfalla con smalto in oro giallo
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante e graziosa piccola spilla d'epoca a forma di farfalla realizzata in oro giallo 18 carati. Le ali sono smaltate a fuoco in più colori sulle tonalità dal giallo al marrone. Re...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Miriam Haskell Pearl Layered Leaf Brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An important and delightful, highly coveted Miriam Haskell Pearl Brooch. Crafted with the outstanding attention to detail Haskell's pieces ...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Gingko Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.3 Grams
Stone: Diamond (2.75 mm)
Measurements: 36.0 x 17.5 mm
Hallmark: Tiffany & Co. 18K
Item #: BR-1056-092123-07
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Antique Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1910
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier antique diamond bow brooch. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back millegrain setting with a weight of ...
Category
1910s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hermès Does and Dogs Forming an H Brooch in Golden Metal
By Hermès
Located in FR
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Brooch
Pattern: Does and Dogs Forming an H
We can find this pattern on the Hermès Scarf called "Alphabet III", designed by Annie Faivre in 1990
Made of ...
Category
1990s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Other
Cartier Home Front Spinel Brooch, 6.35 Carat
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bursting with patriotism, this original Cartier Home Front clip brooch features a 6.35-carat crimson spinel. Cartier's patented and illusory design gives th...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7.4 Grams
Stone (2-4.5 mm): Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone
Measurements: 55.7 x 35.5 mm
Hallmark: 14K
Item #: BR-942-042023-02
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Wavy Crystal Long Feather Leaf Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find.
A unique piece. The silver plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.
Size: 7.0 cm x 1.8 cm.
Weigh...
Category
1980s German Victorian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver
1950s 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Bow Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K Yellow Gold
- 14 = .85 TW Round Cut Rubies
- 12.41 Grams
- 1950s
This is a stunning bow pin from the 1950s made in 14k yellow gold with vibrant round cut rubies. The bow design pin was incredibly made, with bold 14k yellow gold borders and linked chains of 14k yellow gold running between. This design excellently displays the bow design, while also giving it more life- like characteristics, but also keeps the pin lightweight for its size, perfect for an all days wear. To make this bow come to life, the centerpiece "knot" is made up of a row of raised, round cut 14 rubies, each with a .85 tw. The combination of ruby with yellow gold...
Category
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Pearly Beads Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Dior - Brooch in gilded metal, rhinestones, and pearly beads.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 8 cm x 6 cm (3.15" x 2.36")
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref num...
Category
1990s European Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Brooch / Pendant “Mask of Agamemnon”, 18k gold, 90's
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Amazing and beautiful Gold reproduction of the famous Agamemnon mask, a Mycenaean work, in 18k gold. The face is represented on a sheet of matte gold, whose details perfectly follow those of the original mask. On the back the gold takes on a shiny finish, and the contrast is found on one of the sides. It can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant. A perfect, original and elegant complement.
About Agamemnon's mask
The mask of Agamemnon...
Category
1990s Greek Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage "knot" brooch
Located in Chorzów, PL
0.375 vintage gold brooch in the shape of a knot
Very good condition
origin : United Kingdom
width "4 cm
weight: 2.73g
Category
1960s British Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Retro 7.40 Ct Diamond Ruby Emerald 18 Kt Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This amazing 1940 art crafted wide brooch, is made to attract the attention
The impressive openwork has been hand created of solid 18 Kt gold
Ethereal elegance related to the Dragonfly, one of the most beautiful ever loved insect in jewellery...
Category
1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Spilla a corona di fiori in oro bianco con diamanti e zaffiri blu
Located in Milano, IT
Disegnato con grappoli di fiori e foglie che si alternano a forma circolare. Realizzata nel 1960 in oro bianco 18 carati con diamanti e zaffiri blu.
36 diamanti a taglio brillante di...
Category
20th Century European Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mughal Colored Gemstone And Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This historic gold brooch hails from the illustrious Mughal Empire and showcases the beauty of traditional jadau jewelry. Using the jadau technique, arti...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Brooches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 'Panthère' Black Enamel and Emerald 18k Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Collectible Cartier Panthère Brooch in 18k gold with black enamel spots and emerald eyes. Made in Paris, circa 1980.
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Panther Brooch by FRED Paris
By Fred Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
An exquisite Baby Panther Clip in
Enamel, 18k Gold, with emerald eyes
Signed Fred Paris
4.5 x 2.5 cm approx
H of the patterns : 2 cm.
Weight: 31.9 gr
Category
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Designer Kenneth Jay Lane Feather Brooch
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Newport, RI
Beautiful oversized Kenneth Jay Lane crystal encrusted double feather pin. Circa 1980's. Excellent condition. No missing stones, no tarnishes or blemishes on finish.
Category
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Art Deco Paste Brooch France
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Paste Brooch France set in sterling from the 1920's. Beautiful quality construction and high style design. 2.5" x 1.4"
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Domed Brooch, 1966
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage 1966 domed brooch featuring a delicate floral design embellished with clear crystals and faux pearls.
Marked CHR. DIOR © 19 66 GERMANY.
Indicative measureme...
Category
20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Blossom Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very new. Rare to find this excellent 1964 year brooch. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch.
Safety-catch pin closure.
S...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 18k Yellow Gold "Poodle" Pendant and Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications:
Metal: 18K (Au 72.91-75%)
Weight: 16.43G
Main Stone: APPROXIMATELY 0.15CTW
Color: FG
Clarity: VS
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HRD Certified Antique French Brooche 18kt Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The HRD Certified Antique French Brooch is an exquisite and timeless piece of jewelry that combines the charm of antique design with the allure of d...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Karl LAGERFELD, Large vintage BROOCH, signed
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent large BROOCH,
vintage,
by Karl LAGERFELD, signed,
diameter 5.7 cm, weight 37 g,
very good state.
Born in Hamburg, Karl Lagerfeld settled in Paris in 1954. His design of a coat won him the International Wool Secretariat and allowed him to work for the famous couturier Pierre Balmain. He then became the designer for Jean Patou.
Because of his ability to revive and reimagine brands that had stagnated, in 1984 Lagerfeld was given the reins of Chanel.
Lagerfeld's collections for Chanel, in particular, testify to his talent for synthesizing the old and the new. From Watteau (spring-summer 1985 couture) and Serge Roche (spring-summer 1990 ready-to-wear) to hip-hop fly girls (fall-winter 1991 ready-to-wear), surfers (ready-to-wear Spring-Summer 2003) and Ancient Egypt (Pre-Fall 2019), Lagerfeld drew inspiration from each season to redesign Chanel signatures.
FR:
Magnifique grande BROCHE,
vintage,
par Karl LAGERFELD, signée,
diamètre 5,7 cm, poids 37 g,
très bon état.
Né à Hambourg, Karl Lagerfeld a posé ses valises à Paris en 1954. Sa conception d'un manteau lui a valu le Secrétariat international de la laine...
Category
1980s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Cartier 18k Gold 'Queen of Heart' Jabot Lapel Pins
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of collectible Cartier jabot lapel pins depicting the Queen of Hearts in 18k gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Malachite Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shield Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a trapezoid cut malachite - opaque bluish green in color with subtle banding
Flush set and flanked by pear cut sapphires weighing approximately 0.18 carat total
Transparen...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Malachite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Coral Flower Leaf Large Spray Brooch 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This quite outstanding mid century brooch is an unique made during the 50’s
Fantastic Nature inspired bunch of flower brooch, realistically hand carved for both gold and Coral, can b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
David Webb Maltese Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage David Webb diamond & 18K gold large size brooch/pendant.
The shimmering diamonds weigh approximately 10.50 carats, ranging F to G color and VS clarity. A breath-taking and d...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Brooch CARTIER Bird, Yellow Gold, Rose Coral, Chrysoprase, Ruby, Blue Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Brooch Cartier Bird is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted by the renowned luxury jewelry brand, Cartier. This brooch features an intricate design t...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Chrysophrase, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
John Hardy Estate Dragon Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Dragon Brooch Pin Sterling Silver JH34
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DETAILS
Style: Dragon brooch
Weight: 3.14 Grams
Metal: Sterling Silver
The John Hardy jewelry items are estate pieces and have a natural patina, many pieces have been newly polished and rhodium plated to look like new.
Please see the pictures as this is the exact item that you will receive.
Many clients wish to purchase the items as is and have requested that they not be cleaned.
We will be more than happy to gently clean the items before shipment so please let us know.
Some of the listed Estate John Hardy items do come with their original box and packaging. If so the pictures of the box are in the listing.
If they do not come with the original John Hardy packaging they will be sent in a new gift box.
This Authentic John Hardy brooch...
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold "OWL" Brooch Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications:
main stone: Blue Topaz 15.78cts.
additional: ROUND CUT DIAMONDS
diamonds: 2 PCS
carat total weight: APPROX 0.10CTW
color: G
clarity: VS
br...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18kt. yellow gold and silver open-winged insect brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Edwardian 18kt. yellow gold and silver open-winged insect brooch set with diamonds, multi - coloured enamel and rubies.
X - Ray tested positive for 18kt. gold and silver.
Dimensions -
Length x width x depth: 1.5 x 2 x 0.8 cm
Weight: 2.7 grams
Rubies -
Cut: Round faceted
Quantity of stones: 2
Approx. Total carat weight: 0.02 cts.
Treatment is not indicated.
Diamonds -
Cut: Round brilliant
Approx. Quantity of stones: 13
Main stone carat weight: 0.07 carats
Surrounding stones: 12 x 0.03 cts.
Total carat weight: 0.43 Cts.
Clarity: VS1
Colour: F - G
Condition: Pre - owned, with minor signs of usage, good condition overall.
The Symbolism
Insects in jewellery...
Category
1910s British Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Gold Wash 900 Silver Garnet Brooch #2965
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian Gold Plated 900 Silver Garnet Pin/Brooch-
This stunning brooch features rose cut Bohemian garnets set in gold plated 900 silver....
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Picasso 18K Gold Sterling Open Heart Infinity Brooch #15427
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Pablo Picasso 18K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Open Heart Infinity Brooch
This vintage Tiffany & Co. Pin was designed by Pablo Picass...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Platinum & Diamond Dolphin Brooch with Emerald Eye
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a Stunning Dolphin Brooch! Made in Platinum and features two carats of pave set, round , brilliant cut Diamonds. The diamonds are H-I color and Vs clarity. This beauty all fe...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Corocraft Jelly Belly Lucite & Sterling Bird of Paradise Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed sterling Corocraft jelly belly lucite rhinestones & silver goldplated brooch. With the Pegasus mark, made in the USA and designed by Adolph Katz circa 1944. The brooch is preo...
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches
Edwardian 5.10 Ct Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Wide 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Edwardian period Filigree brooch is 1910 ca
Impressive, intricate open filigree art work, resembling scrolls and leaf motifs finely detailed by hand carving and enha...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Leaf Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Leaf Brooch. This brooch features thirteen 6.5 and 7mm cultured pearls. The pearls are white with pinkish tones and they have good clean luster wit...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s 0.32 Carat Diamond, Enamel, Carved Hardstone and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.32 carat diamond, enamel and carved hardstone, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our antique Edwardian jewelry...
Category
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Wreath Crystal Black Enamel Flower Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100% genuine.
Size: 5.6*5.6 cm.
Weight: 20.0 g.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful package.
Makes the pe...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage French Coral Gold Emerald Ruby Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite vintage French brooch pin featuring a captivating bird motif, meticulously created from 18K yellow gold with a body crafted from rich coral and embellished wi...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large Pearl White Yellow Daisy Flower Gold Retro Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches on faux pearls since years go.
Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on the back.
Size: 6.0 cm x 6.0 cm.
Weight: 45.0 g.
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Great for...
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
18K Yellow Gold Enamel, Ruby, and Diamond Ant Bug Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Year: 1980s
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 16.16 grams
Ruby Eyes are natural, Diamonds on the head are natural.
Pin Measurements:
2.5 x 1 ...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Bow Design Pin in 14K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold Art Deco filigree bow design pin, set with one (1) old European cut diamond, approximately 0.07 carat with I/J SI1 clarity. The pin measures 2.5 inches long ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Cinnabar Pin / Brooch - Tooled Brass Trim & Back - China - Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique brooch with carved cinnabar lacquer panel - tooled brass edge and back - c clasp and pin - unsigned - China - circa 1920's.
Excellent antique condition - no loss - no damage...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Paste Peking Glass Silver Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Art Deco c.1920s/30s Sterling Silver, Pecking glass and Paste brooch. Rare to find!
Length 42mm, height 12mm.
Marked: Sterl.S. for Sterling Silver and F.W.H. maker mark....
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver
Signed Gerry's Figural Crouching Leopard Brooch Pin Exotic Cat
Located in Sausalito, CA
Vintage signed Gerry's figural crouching leopard brooch.
Size: 2-1/4" x 5/8"
Weight: 15.2
Markings: Jerrys
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minimal gold...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Art Deco Allsopp Bliss Co. 14k Gold Seed Pearl & Enamel Long Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an exceptional art deco period brooch that was designed by Allsopp-Bliss Co. and crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. It features a beautiful flower design set with lovel...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
18K yellow Gold Diamond, Turquoise & Sapphire 2 inch Square Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a beautiful and so unique brooch! It is made in 18K yellow Gold, measures 2 inches square & weighs 39.3 grams. This piece has the most intricate design work containing 37 bri...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
CoutureChanel Antique Byzantine ThePurpleHeart PearlAmethystQuartz GoldMedallion
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
During the ArtDeco period when Gabriel "Coco" Chanel was at her peak as a Parisian couture fashion-designer in the early 1930s, this antique one-of-a-kind handcrafted gem-fringed and gilt-chain medallion brooch with trombone clasp was commissioned to accessorize one of her clothing designs. Marked only "FRANCE" like some early 1930s Chanel couture jewelry (without a brand stamp until the 1950s), its artistic origin is most likely from ornate organic-form sketches by her favorite parurer Fulco di Verdura. The Sicilian duke began creating fabric patterns for Chanel in 1927, which shortly expanded to fine jewelry beginning with custom pieces for herself. These include the iconic Byzantine-influenced gem-adorned cuffs referencing the Maltese military-cross, which the French designer can often be seen wearing in circa-1930s photos.
This bright yellow-gold brooch suits goldsmith Verdura's early anti-Art-Deco aesthetic that was considered a radical departure from 1920s silver-tone jewelry, which otherwise featured linear geometric designs or figurative representation. The softly-shaped deconstructed gem-bouquet mixes amethyst and rose-quartz beads with natural Keshi pearls and intricate tiny gilt leaves, which are wired to a Baroque-motif open-work frame that dangles another gem surrounded by a thick gilt-rope halo. Notably, Verdura is credited with re-introducing since Victorian times the rope motif to jewelry.
Since 1930, Verdura's unique style was influenced by travels with Chanel to explore Byzantine art, Baroque architecture, and exotic flora-and-fauna among his native Italian aristocratic estate. The legendary fashion-editor Diane Vreeland and American entertainment-stars were among the first Chanel clients to acquire couture real-gem-adorned jewelry made by Verdura, while one of the two brooches treasured by Vreeland was titled "Theodora". See our photo of the Byzantine mosaic of Empress Theodora, whose image wearing many teardrop pearls above her chest and surrounded by a golden halo seems to be the inspiration for this brooch.
As one of the most important modern-design collaborations, Chanel's close relationship with Verdura lasted largely-undocumented years in Paris, until he launched his first outside jewelry venture with a Hollywood designer-boutique after emigrating to the United States in 1934. By 1939 as a financially-backed in-demand goldsmith, he founded the namesake jewelry-company Verdura in NYC. After he retired in 1973, the brand continued to operate without him with different owners.
Given the duo's designs that played with historic and military references, Chanel's couture commission for this purple medallion may have been sparked in the early 1930s when the internationally-new...
Category
1930s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold “Tiffany & Co” Diamond Umbrella Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1990s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 14.8 grams
Diamond Details:
Natural Diamonds, Round Brilliant shape, .25ct total weight, F Colo...
Category
1990s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Vivid Trio Swirl Wavy Twist Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Only light colour loss at pin, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the b...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Late Victorian Enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Brooch with Morning Glory
Located in New York, NY
This round brooch is sterling silver and set with Guilloche enamel detailing and features a stylized morning glory floating on a stylized geometric sinuous background.It is marked 92...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Henry Dunay Sterling and 18k Gold Elephant Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Henry Dunay Elephant Brooch, measuring 1 1/8 X 1 1/8 inches, nicely detailed and finished. A hard to find and desirable piece from Dunay, ex...
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Platinum 5.00 Carats Estate Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Perfect diamond brooch to decorate your blazer or your dress for the next event or special occasion. This brooch is made in platinum with 4.50cts in mixed cut diamonds and is all fir...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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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Vintage Pearl White Gold Brooches
Double Clip Pin Brooch
Art Deco Bow Brooch
Transform Brooch
Victorian Emerald And Gold Brooch
Vintage Ribbon Brooch
Transformable Brooch
18kt Yellow Gold Enamel Brooches
Beaded Flower Brooch
Leaf With Pearl Brooch
Large Floral Pins
60s Brooches
Flower Brooch Sapphire Rubies
Crown Diamond Pin
Van Flower Brooch
Old Cut Cartier
Plique A Jour Brooches
Antique Amethyst Pin