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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1990s
Tiffany & Co Estate Zigzag Wave Brooch Pin Sterling Silver By Paloma Picasso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Zigzag Wave Brooch Pin Sterling Silver By Paloma Picasso TIF483 Designed by Paloma Picasso TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBA...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Estate Sabbadini Diamond Roses Twin Brooches 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Chic and unique art made design and workmanship, rendered in the form of 3D Roses, one pretty large, the other is smaller, to wear together or separately Centrally set with a white s...
Category

1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Lesage Golden Brooch in Pearls and Mirror
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lesage - Brooch in gilded metal, pearls and mirror. Additional information: Dimensions: 8 cm x 6.2 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR19
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Van Der Straeten Brooch in Gilded Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van Der Straeten - Brooch in gilded metal symbolizing an ear of wheat. Additional information: Dimensions: 19 cm x 4 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR110
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Swarovski Pearl Drop Faceted Amber Crystal Gold Plated Brooch w Swan Logo
Located in Portland, OR
This lovely Swarovski crystal brooch came from an incredible estate we acquired that included some of the finest designer clothing and accessories we have come across. This woman had a huge collection of Swarovski jewelry and they were beautifully cared for and barely worn. This brooch features a large central amber crystal surrounded by small clear crystals in a gold plate setting. There are pear shaped faceted amber...
Category

1990s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
Category

1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Large Tree of Life Brooch, Sterling Silver, Flat Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful tree of life brooch is made from sterling silver and measures 1 inch in length. The flat engraved design features a tree with intric...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage gold tone leaf brooch
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage gold tone leaf brooch
Category

1990s Brooches

Hermes Gold Tone Shell Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès brooch featuring front gold-plated shells, a safety bar-pin fastening, a back pitted plaque. Made in France, pitted Hermès at back Circa 1990s Length: 2.9in (7.5cm) Width: 1...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Christian Dior Brooch in Gilded Metal and Glass Paste, 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior- (Made in Germany) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste. Collection 1970. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 5.5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR127
Category

1970s German Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Iconic Brooch in Gold Metal and Bakelite
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Iconic brooch in gold metal and bakelite. Collection 2cc5. Additional information: Dimensions: 5.5 W x 9.5 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref n...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Owl Brooch Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Owl Brooch Pin. This gorgeous pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This gorgeous pin has genuin...
Category

1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Perforation 1 Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
Category

1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Chanel Brooch/Pendant Byzantine in Gilded Metal and Glass Paste Cabochons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Byzantine style brooch / pendant in gilded metal and glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Dimensions: 9.5 L cm Condition: Very good condition Sel...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dior Haute Couture "Butterfly" Brooch, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Haute Couture brooch featuring an openwork silver butterfly paved with rhinestones. Jewel made by Maison Gripoix for Dior Haute Couture, unsigned. Collection 197...
Category

1970s French Vintage Brooches

Dior Golden Metal Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Gold metal brooch. Additional information: Dimensions: 7 W x 3.3 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR134
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Gold Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Gilded metal brooch. Additional information: Dimensions: 8.5 cm x 7.5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR40
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel CC Brooch in Gilded Metal, Fall 1995
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal centered with a cc logo. Fall-Winter 1995 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 5 cm Condition: Very good co...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Brooch in Rhinestones and Pearly Beads
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal brooch, rhinestones and pearly beads. Additional information: Dimensions: 10 W x 10 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB14
Category

1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Pendant Brooch Paved with Multicolored Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal pendant brooch paved with multicolored rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: 11 W x 9 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB30
Category

1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Brooch with Glass Paste Cabochons, Resin, Rhinestones and Beads, 1991
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Imposing brooch paved with glass paste cabochons, resin, rhinestones and multicolored beads. Spring-Summer 1991 collection. Additional information: Dimensi...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Brooch Gilded Metal and Glass Paste, Fall 1991
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste. Collection 2cc6 -Fall-Winter 1991. Additional information: Dimensions: 7.5 H cm Condition: Very good condition Selle...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Golden Metal Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Golden metal spindle enamelled with black and silver metal paved with rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: 9.5 cm x 6 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref ...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Flower Brooch in Gold Metal and Glass Paste
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch representing a flower in gold metal and glass paste. Additional information: Dimensions: 9 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB18
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Emanuel Ungaro Black and White Brooch in Silver Plated
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Emanuel Ungaro (Paris) Silver plated brooch paved with basket-mounted rhinestones. Signed at the back. Additional information: Dimensions: Diameter: 7.5 cm (3 in) Condition: Very g...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Thomas Gentille 1970 Silver Geometric Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze And Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
Category

1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Inclined Fracture Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
Category

1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal. Spring-Summer 1997 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 6.5 cm, Width: 5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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...
Category

1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georges Rech Paris Lucite Pin Brooch with Gold Foil Inclusions
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French fashion designer, Georges Rech Paris signed pin brooch, has an organic free-form dimensional shape in crystal clear Lucite with gold foil inclusion. The piece has...
Category

1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Brooch in Multicolored Glass Paste, 1993
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and multicolored glass paste. Cruise collection 1993. Additional information: Dimensions: 6 H cm Condition: Very good condition Sell...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Thomas Gentille 1970 Yellow Geometric Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze And Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
Category

1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Estate 18K Two Tone Green Enamel Ruby Carriage Stagecoach Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A whimsical brooch done in 18K yellow and white gold set with approximately .60cttw in square cut rubies and beautifully finished in bright green enamel. Flawlessly executed and wond...
Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Enamel

Lea Stein Gold Fox Brooch, circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Are you the Foxiest of them all? Beautiful Fox pin/brooch Designed by French artist Lea Stein, this vintage, one-of-a-kind crawling fox dates to the late 1970's.The perfect fashion a...
Category

1970s French Vintage Brooches

Thomas Gentille 1970 Ovoid Convex 2 Pendant Brooch In Bronze And 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
Category

1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch. The brooch features an 11.5mm South Sea pearl and 171 round brilliant-cut diamonds. The...
Category

1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unwore Chanel Black Velvet Bow Tie Brooch
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black velvet bow tie brooch. This item has never been used before(Like New). - Size: 20cm x 10cm.(approximately)
Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Tiffany & Co Estate Flower Brooch Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Flower Brooch Silver TIF417 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co Silver brooch has a weight of 5.7 Grams. TRUSTED S...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage Scales and Rubies Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage 18K gold round and spiraling brooch. Engraving forming scales centered by a round-cut diamond and cabochon-cut rubies. Birman, non heated rubies Diamond's weight : 0.16 car...
Category

1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Textured Gold Plated Faux Turquoise Glass Dome Brooch circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful textured gold plated dome brooch set with faux turquoise glass stones. Measuring diameter 4.15 cm / 1.6 inches. There is wear to the gold plating. This is an unusual state...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5-7 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5-7 mm M323 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 8 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls ranging in siz...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.74 mm M303 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 7 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls 6.7...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl Brooch 7 mm Silver M307 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling silve...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Black Tahitian Pearl Dutch DroogDesign 1998 Unique ThirdNipple GoldDisk Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1990s when the Dutch collective Droog introduced international leaders of late 20th-Century functional art such as Ron Arad, Marcel Wanders, Jurgen Bey, Hella Jongerius, and Tejo Remy, the Netherlands-based brand was one of the most successful producers of conceptual design. The collaboration was co-founded in 1993 in Amsterdam by the jewelry and product designer Gijs Bakker (b. 1942), who commissioned his protege French artist Frederic Braham in 1998 to create this one-of-a-kind brooch for his young Droog-represented jewelry line "Chi ha paura...?". The Italian phrase means "who is afraid of?". This natural satin-lustre South Sea black-Tahitian 15 x 10 mm baroque thick-nacred pearl, which is bezel-set in oxidized sterling on a sharp silver stud for push-back fastening as a lapel or tie pin, is surrounded by a removable textured gold disk brooch with the Chiapaura maker's mark, artist's signature, abbreviated year and assay symbol. Notably, while farmed pearls from this French-Polynesian region are scarce, it is rarer to find one over 12mm. This dark gray one is also exceptional for its desirable secondary tone of peacock green with minimal surface imperfections. From normal use, the unseen back of the disk is missing chips of ecru enamel where it contacts the fastening knob. This reveals that the disk is solid gold. Like other functional conceptual design represented by Droog, the brooch is more than a beautiful piece of fine jewelry featuring multiple contrasting elements, as it could be a provocative "third nipple" if worn on a tie or scarf. Given the Dutch origin of the brand, we recall the famous 15th-Century oil-painting by Johannes Vermeer, known as "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Who is afraid of girl or boy with a third nipple? We acquired this brooch from a jewelry collector who had purchased it from the Italian gallery...
Category

1990s Dutch Artist Brooches

Materials

Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver

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

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 Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Nature Brooch
Located in Bellmore, NY
Experience the epitome of natural elegance with this exquisite Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamond-set Platinum and 18k Gold Chives Brooch, a true testament to the enduring creativ...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Christian Lacroix Statement Heart Limited Edition 'Noel 1991' Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic piece of fashion history, a Vintage Christian Lacroix Heart Brooch, a limited edition piece designed for Noel 1991. Statement in scale this beauty if exquisitely crafted an...
Category

1990s Brooches

Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon White Gold Diamond Ruby White Gold Pin Clip
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby Pin Clip by Cartier. With 52 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color total weight approx. .90ct and 1 ruby in the eye Detail...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Onyx, Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage onyx, 0.08 carat diamond and 14k yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our vintage brooches collection. This fine and impressive vintage onyx brooch/pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. This iconic Art Deco brooch is embellished with an impressive collet set onyx panel, bearing a tiered geometric carved design. The lower portion of the setting is ornamented with two offset stepped panels, ornamented to the centre with seven pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. This brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp fastening. This versatile vintage onyx brooch may also be worn as a pendant, suspends from a contemporary 9k yellow gold 18'' curb chain via the incorporated loop to the reverse, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring. This impressive vintage brooch/pendant is hallmarked to the reverse with the 14k gold mark 585 and the maker's mark (EE). This stunning vintage black onyx brooch...
Category

1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt Diamond Amethyst Mother-Of-Pearl 14 Karat Gold Inlay Fish Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized fish comprised of inlaid gemstone body and fins With amethyst, carnelian, malachite, mother-of-pearl, onyx, and rose quartz Accented by a round brilliant cut ...
Category

1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Greek Black Crystal Brooch
Located in Pasadena, CA
*Marked Chanel (70s) *Made in France -It is approximately 1.75" x 1.3". -It's one of a kind, a great present for Chanel Collectors. -The pin is changing color. -In a very good vint...
Category

1970s French Artisan Vintage Brooches

Retro 0.14ct Diamond TieBar, 14K YellowGold, Length 1 7/8 Inch, Diamond Tie Clip
Located in McLeansville, NC
This retro-inspired diamond tie bar is a stylish and sophisticated accessory for any gentleman. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, it features a simple design with a sparkling 0.14ct diamond at the center. The length of the tie clip is 1 7/8 inches, making it the perfect size for most tie widths. This tie bar not only adds a touch of elegance to your outfit, but it also keeps your tie in place throughout the day. Whether you're attending a wedding, a formal event, or simply going to the office, this diamond tie clip...
Category

1990s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Circa 1970s Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Original Vintage item about 60 years old. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Total weight 15.7 grams. Totally 0.90 carat diamond. The Diamond has s1-s2-s3-Pique...
Category

1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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

Iradj Moini Crescent Brooche
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

Tiffany & Co. Umbrella Brooch Pin in Diamonds & 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
This whimsical three dimensional umbrella brooch by Tiffany & Co. is expertly crafter in 18 karat yellow gold, with diamond rain drops falling from the...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

John Hardy Estate Dragon Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Dragon Brooch Pin Sterling Silver JH34 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING!! 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

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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