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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Onyx
Gemstone: Cultured Pearl
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch with Dangling Pearl
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold And Pearl Brooch With Dangling Pearl 7 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Platinum Onyx Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum onyx diamond bar pin, signed TIFFANY & CO 5554. Old European cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.90 cts, EF VS, measures 2 1/2 inches, weight 3.6 dwt
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Mexican Inlaid Lapis Malachite and Onyx Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Black onyx, malachite and lapis inlaid into an oval sterling silver brooch. The raised inlaid section is surrounded by a frame with an etched sun design. Marked: Mexico 925.
Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Sophia D, 3.49 Carat Art Deco Egyptian Revival Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
3.49 Carat Art Deco Inspired Egyptian Revival Platinum Brooch with Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and Diamonds. Total carat weight: Sapphires 5.03 carats Emeralds 1.06 carats Rubies 3.96...
Category

2010s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

French 1930s Art Deco Jade Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely antique brooch, it is formed of a line of 4 jade cabochons engraved with flower patterns, separated by 6 pearly white cu...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stenzhorn 18KT WG, Black Onyx, 10.30Ct.Pink Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly wings in pink sapphire pavé graduating in color are edged with black onyx; set in 18-karat white gold. Moveable wings are spring-mounted to the diamond body...
Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Onyx and Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco platinum brooch with onyx and diamonds. The brooch has 82 calibre cut onyx stones with an approximate total weight of .40 carat, and 49 Old European cut diamonds with an ...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Garnet Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's garnet and seed pearl brooch pendant necklace set in 14k yellow gold, with dangle pears. 16 inch chain. 1 oval garnet approx. weight: 2.45cts 180 seed pearls 5 rou...
Category

1940s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sterling Silver Mixed Stone Brooch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Sterling silver brooch with marcasites, onyx and chalcedony stones. French ca 1925
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Diamond Swan Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This swan pin is set with 9.82 carats of top quality diamonds (color, clarity and cut, F-G/VVS) set en pavé. The design is complete with an intricate play of materials expertly custo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Pearl Snake Nosegay Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian sterling silver coiled snake nose gay brooch. 18k gold back fittings with natural half pearl pave work up the snake's body with small ruby cabochon eyes. Flowers for...
Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Large Scale Gold and Onyx Modernist Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very large scale mid-20th century Modernist brooch is completely organic in form and incorporates different levels that add tremendous interest to the design. It is crafted fr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Scottish 14 Karat Rose Gold Jasper Agate and Onyx Battle Axe Kilt Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Scottish 14K Rose Gold kilt brooch in the shape of a medieval battle axe inset with red jasper, Montrose agate and black onyx. Marked Rd 328082, tes...
Category

19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Rose Gold, Gold

Stylish Brooch White & Black Diamonds Ruby Sapphires Onyx Carnelian Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Carnelian, Black Diamond, 18k Gold,...

Art Deco Sterling Silver Flower Pin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Sterling Silver Flower Pin with Marcasite and Onyx, English ca 1930's
Category

1930s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

1970s Spritzer & Fuhrmann Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Stork Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Stork bird brooch by the historical Caribbean jewelers Spritzer & Fuhrmann, with diamonds, coral and onyx. Mounted on 18kt white and yellow gold. Circa 1970.
Category

1970s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
Elegant channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin from the 1920's. Beautifully faceted, french cut onyx stones are set into a channel with 3 diamo...
Category

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Bar Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a striking Victorian bar pin in rich black onyx featuring a bright white seed pearl in a star setting at the center of the pin. In a classic Victorian style, the combination...
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gem Set Diamond Brooch w/Certificate 18k
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous gem set Diamond brooch is a bit Tutti Frutti plus. This brooch is large 8.5 cm long or 3 1/4" at the widest it is 3 cm and it weights 34.4 grams. The brooch consists ...
Category

1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...

1920s 6.69 Carat Citrine Diamond and Onyx Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 6.69 carat citrine, 0.28 diamond and onyx, 14 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a silver setting. The bar brooch is ornamented to either end with an impressive bezel set round faceted cut citrine, totalling 6.69Ct. The two impressive citrines are connected via two parallel bars, embellished with a total of thirty Dutch cut pavé set diamonds. The antique brooch is further accented by three impressive collet set square cut onyxes, set at regular intervals between the two bars. This fine 1920s brooch secures to the reverse with a push fit catch. The reverse of the pin is hallmarked with the 14k gold fineness hallmark 585, the maker's mark (FK) and mark (A). This impressive antique citrine brooch...
Category

1920s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stenzhorn 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Pastel Sapphire Parrot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 18 karat white gold, this very graceful parrot brooch is a work of art. Pave white diamonds are set and subtly change to shades of blue and pink sapphires. A single round...
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

18K Gold Art Opal Pendant Brooch with Japanese Gold Painting Technology
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collaborated with Japanese traditional art technique "Maki-e," MOISEIKIN® created the mystical white peacock with an art opal, which combined ...
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Platinum & 18KT Gold Leopard Brooch With Onyx & Mother of Pearl
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic leopard brooch by world renowned jeweler Asch Grossbartd is made of 18 karat white gold with 18 karat yellow gold accents. The sensual curves of this magnificent leopar...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 1925 Mabé Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. An important antique barrette brooch, it is set with three different orient Mabé cu...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Multi-Gem and Diamond Angel Fish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as an angelfish, the body is set with stripes of circular-cut yellow sapphires, pink garnets, and tsavorites. The head with pavé-set diamonds, black onyx stripe and circular...
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Green Onyx Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner Brooch, center set with a green onyx stone, surrounded by embossed lily foliate designs. Signed: TF in circle for Theodor Fahrner and 935. Ci...
Category

Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Cartier Gold Enamel Cultured Pearl Diamond and Emerald Cat Tiger Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The playful cat grasping one cultured pearl approximately 9.4 mm., its body applied with black enamel stripes, accented by 2 small round emerald eyes, decorated with a diamond-set co...
Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Ella Gafter Swan Diamond 18mm Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond swan brooch pin features an intricate play of mother-of-pearl and crystal expertly custom cut into the white gold feathers, lending the jewel a distinctive art...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea ...

Tiffany & Co. Man in the Moon Gold and Inlay Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Tiffany & Company "Man in the Moon" Brooch, 18K Yellow gold and inlayed with Mother of Pearl and Onyx for the eye. Measuring 1 3/4 inch in length and 1 inch wide.
Category

1980s Hong Kong Vintage Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Bar Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Featuring 10 Diamonds Totaling Approximately 0.05ct & 1 Small Pearl (Assumed Cultured). 2 Inches Long. Finished Weight is 3.5 Grams.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Levian Multigem Lobster Pin Brooch, Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal type: Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Measures: 2.5 inch length x 1 inch width Weight: 25 grams A stunning, collectible and rare find! This is an iconic Levian Multigem Lobster Pin...
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Swiss Watch Brooch Sapphires Diamonds Platinum Certificate, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Swiss Watch Brooch Sapphires Diamonds Platinum published in a Fashion Magazine. 1920es. Sapphires and Diamonds with Onyx Platinum Swiss Watch Brooch, Pin....
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

South Sea Golden Pearl Necklace with Mermaid Cameo Clasp and Brooch
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k rose gold clasp and brooch prong set with an Italian carved agate mermaid cameo with one 2mm and fifty one top light brown diamonds for a total of...
Category

2010s American Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea P...

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Ruby Diamond Pearl Bow Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This diamond and ruby brooch features a bow design in black onyx pavé set with round diamonds (0.56 carats) and accented with an oval cut faceted Thai ruby (1.31 carats). The bow sus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Wh...

Art Deco Opal, Onyx and Diamond Mosaic Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco opal and onyx mosaic brooch, the oval panel a mosaic consisting of fire opal, black opal, and onyx, depicting three yachts at sunset, within a delicately scalloped border...
Category

1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Platinum

Cultivated Multi-Color Pearl Symphony Pendant in 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds
Located in Bilbao, ES
Beautiful Multicolor cultivated pearls in 18kt white gold and diamonds pendant in a variation of measures from 9mm to 11mm, Tahiti, gold, rose, and white pavé of diamonds total 0.2...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Fig Garden Brooch by Artist with Pink Onyx
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig brooch is made of 14 karat rose gold and features a beautiful rose onyx. The collection has been featured in editorial reviews by Vogue UA and Harper's Bazaar U...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Diamond Ruby Flower Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This ruby and diamond flower brooch features 5 black onyx petals each set with an oval cut faceted Thai ruby (total 2.98 carats). The articulated stamen is pavé set with round diamon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...

Seaman Schepps Clematis Rock Crystal Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Clematis flower brooch in 18kt yellow gold with hand-carved rock crystal with mother of pearl underneath, sapphires, cultured pearls, diamonds and emeralds.
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold,...

Sterling Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant Coral Turquoise Onyx Zuni Oliver Cellicion
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Native American Zuni Signed OC (Oliver Cellicion) Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Onyx Pearl Butterfly Inlays Brooch and a Pendant. Measures 3 Inche...
Category

1960s American Native American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

JS Signed Antique South Sea Pearl, Onyx, and Diamond Necklace/Pendant, Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Style: Estate Pendant Necklace Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Chain Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Stones: Black...
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Tiger Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Chrysoprave Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tiger Head Brooch created by David Webb featuring marquise green onyx, cabochon emeralds, approximately 0.99 carats of brilliant-cut diamond...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Dragonfly Onyx and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
Dragonfly onyx and 18 K Yellow gold Pin. Gold Weight : Measurements: 2 inches by 3 inches Gold weight: 20.5 grams
Category

1970s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Pearl Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a pair of antique 14 karat yellow gold filigree and seed pearl lapel or stick pins. These pearl stick pins, in Dutch called 'tower pins', feature seventeen bright seed pearls...
Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian 14K Gold French Brooch Jet onyx Seed Pearl Mourning Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exquisite piece of Victorian Mourning Jewelry. The pin is made up of either French Jet or Black Onyx and Seed Pearls set in 14 Kt Gold. Th...
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamond Black Onyx Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Art Deco style black onyx brooch in 15 karat yellow gold, platinum set with 0.57 carat (total) diamonds; part of our an...
Category

1930s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond spider brooch features a voluminous Australian pearl of 18.2mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco pendant-brooch in white gold with diamonds (central stone 2.5 cts, J/K, SI, total weight of remaining stones approximately 11 cts) and black onyx.
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique Victorian 9 karat gold round sized agate brooch created with lovely seed pearls. The agate has a dark brown hue surrounded by thirty-three beautiful seed pearls. S...
Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Gold-Mounted Brooch in Gold, Enamel and Stones
Located in Paris, FR
Oval gold brooch with an enamel medallion featuring two female figures in a landscape. Each of them holds an attribute related to mythology. Openwork mounting in a floral motif is highlighted with gem stone. Some wears on the enamel. Gold mark: eagle head 18K...
Category

1860s French Neoclassical Antique Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Style Garland Ribbon Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant and Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1970s Victorian style seed pearl garland ribbon design brooch with cultured pearl drop. The back also has pendant double loop for a necklace to go throu...
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Flamingo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage cultured pearl and 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a flamingo; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage flamingo brooch...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Gold Clip
Located in New York, NY
14k gold onyx clip. Measuring 45mm in diameter x 53mm long. Marked 14k. Weight - 24.2 grams.
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Onyx Gold Clip
Onyx Gold Clip
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Swan Brooch with South Sea Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- 18 carat white gold - Punched on the back with the fineness "750". - 1 large South Sea cultured pearl - 52 pink sapphires totaling a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Cultured P...

Ella Gafter Bird Brooch Ruby Diamond
Located in New York, NY
The bird brooch pin features a fine Australian South Sea pearl of 16.50mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k G...

Art Deco Three-Stone Brooch with Diamonds Onyx Set in Platinum and 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The Art Deco brooch circa 1920-30 features three old European-cut diamonds, each inserted in a geometrical onyx design. The three centered diamonds' estimated carat weight is 0.80, 0...
Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Cat Brooch Made by Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The phenomenal designers at Van Cleef are known to take inspiration from nature in their work, and this piece is no exception. This work of art turned jewelry is a Cat brooch set wit...
Category

1970s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx

Enamel Brooch, Pendant, as Exotic Ornamental Fish, 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and luxurious enamel brooch, pendant, (enhancer) as an exotic ornamental fish, 18 karat gold and diamonds. Wearable as brooch or pendant. The brilliants have a very good ...
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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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