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Brooches For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1990s
Large Silver Frog Brooch, Sterling Silver, Tree Frog
Located in McLeansville, NC
This unique and eye-catching Large Silver Frog Brooch is the perfect way to add a touch of nature to your wardrobe. Crafted from sterling silver, this life size Tree...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

White Gold, Diamond, & Tahitian Pearl Drop Bar Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Bar Pin Featuring A 10mm Gray Pearl Accented By 86 Round Diamonds Of VS/SI Clarity & G/H Color Totaling 1.00 Carat. 2 Inch Width...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Valentino Couture Brooche Pin
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful huge Valentino Couture brooche/pin. In very good condition : no strass missing, micro-scratches on the metal (barely visible). Material : metal, strass Color : gold and si...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

John Hardy Estate Butterfly + Bamboo Brooch Rhodium Plated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Butterfly + Bamboo Brooch & Scarf Clip Rhodium Plated JH1 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING!! DETAILS Style: Butterfly + Bamboo Weight: 34 Grams Metal: Rhodium Plated 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

Rhodium

1990s Gilded Heart Brooch w/ Scroll Details & Dangle Accents By Edouard Rambaud
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 1.8" x 2.6" - Gold plated hardware - Attributed to Edouard Rambaud (unsigned) - Circa 1990s - Estate acquired...
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Crystal Encrusted Seahorse Figural Brooch By Nolan Miller, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 2.25" x 1.25" - Gold plated - Covered in clear round and baguette crystals - By Nolan Miller (signed on verso)...
Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Fabrice Paris Art Deco Inspired Shagreen and Metal Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fancy Fabrice Paris pin brooch. This Art-Deco-inspired piece features an oversized elongated dimensional shape with silvered metal in a bru...
Category

1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Edouard Rambaud Paris Gilt Metal and Cobalt Blue Resin Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Edouard Rambaud Paris heart pin brooch features a dimensional oversized heart shape with gilded metal framing and a mat finish aspect topped with cobalt blue resin hear...
Category

1990s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7.40 mm M285 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 6 Saltwater Akoya Culture...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5 mm M288 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling ...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Fancy Color Art Deco Pendant Brooch with Natural Pink and Yellow Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning Fancy Color Art Deco Pendant Brooch, a luxurious and elegant piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads. The centerpi...
Category

1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Ro...

1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel gold toned brooch is crafted of gold plated metal featuring a CC logo surrounded by a gold toned coiled ring. Stamped 94P m...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century enamel on gold brooch embellished with pearls, circa 1790. The enamel miniature on the front shows a boy flying a kite against a sunny Mediterranean landscape. The b...
Category

18th Century Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bow Brooch, 15.00 Carat, 1994
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century diamond, modern, and 18ct white gold bow brooch, with approximately 15.00 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, in our opin...
Category

1990s English Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 10.3 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 1.5" 10.3 Grams TIF344 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPIN...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.05 mm M279 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 3 Saltwater Akoya Culture...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

16thCentury Renaissance SilverRepousse Romantic Engagement Pendant Or HatBadge
Located in Chicago, IL
This early-16th-Century Renaissance period silver-repousse round medallion pendant features a romantic encounter in a rural landscape between a man and smiling woman wearing European-nobility fashion, including a men's feathered hat, tights and sword. A silversmith was commissioned by this unknown man to make the pendant as a hat badge to promote his affectionate nature, which is conveyed by the welcomed gestures between the adult couple, who stand cheek-to-cheek and hand-in-hand. As there is a church in the distant landscape, this may have been his wedding-engagement announcement. It is worth noting that romantic love via marriage was a rarity before the 18th Century. The tragic romantic Italian legend of Romeo and Juliet was first translated into English for publication in 1562--several decades before Shakespeare turned it into a famous play about a deadly consequence of separating lovers. The pendant medallion is framed with a filigree-like inward-curving bezel and a flat metal backplate, while its bail enables it to be pinned as a brooch or strung on a necklace. A perfect engagement or wedding gift for a man or woman who loves antique...
Category

16th Century French Renaissance Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Magnolia Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Magnolia Flower Diamond Pin Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 6 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .49ctw This brooch comes wit...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Swarovski Brooch Crystal Glitz Pink Amber Purple Dragon Fly New Never Worn 1990s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a massive brooch and stunning! Swarovski New Old Stock Dragon Fly Pin Measures 3.50 x 4.30. Entire Brooch set with Swarovski Crystals. This is ...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Antique Victorian 1870s Tortoiseshell Piqué Brooch
Located in London, GB
Introducing our antique Victorian tortoiseshell piqué brooch, popular in the 1820s and 1870s. This exquisite heirloom piece is a testament to the fine craftsmanship of the Victorian era. The large round brooch is made with tortoiseshell piqué that looks stunning with its gold and silver inlay. In the Victorian era Tortoiseshell was used in mourning jewellery...
Category

18th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

14 Karat Gold Spectrolite and Diamond Broch Made in Finland Kaunis Koru Oy
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Spectrolite Brooch Made in Finland Kaunis Koru Oy Manufactured by Kaunis Koru Oy, Helsinki Finland. Year stamp made in 1996, 14 Karat Gold = 585. Weight 10g Design Mirjam Salminen.
Category

1990s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.5 mm M296 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling silver and has 5 Akoya Cult...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Grogue green and lila Brooch from MOSCHINO whith a central Crystal
Located in Bilbao, ES
Vintage Grogue Brooch from Moschino whith a central Crystal Elegant MOSCHINO flower...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Face Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a large brooch created by Robert Lee Morris from a wax impression of a mannequin face, and used as part of the jewelry collaboration with Donna Karan in the early 1990's. The...
Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Van Cleef & Arpels Camellia Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Camellia Flower Pin Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Measurements: 40mm x 36.5mm Weight: 23.6 grams Stamped Hallmarks: VCA 1998 750 CU *Free Shipping within t...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Sparrow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier sparrow brooch A pair of perching birds formed from carved blue and green chalcedony (13 x 10.5 mm and 14 x 11 mm) with two brilliant-cut diam...
Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Black and Yellow Camellia Brooch
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black and yellow camellia brooch. - 8 cm x 8 cm.
Category

1990s French Brooches

Antique 17th / 18th Century English Foiled Stuart Crystal Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Stuart Crystal stick pin. Set with a faceted rock crystal, traces of pink and red foil, and a gold wire cypher. The pin is like...
Category

Early 18th Century English Stuart Antique Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Victorian Pearl Brooch Pin 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful pearl pin made in 18Kt yellow gold, Victorian. GRAM WEIGHT: 3.51gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold CLOSURE: pin MEASUREMENTS: 43mm X 17mm wide DESIGNER: unknown ITEM#: 250-00001 W...
Category

16th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swarovski Crystal Vintage Signed Gold Brooch With Multi Colored Stones
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage Swarovski gold brooch shaped like a leaf with different sized crystals in clear, purple, light green, dark green, and amber. The crystals are in round, teardrop, ov...
Category

1990s European Brooches

Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond and Ruby Brooch Pendent
Located in New York, NY
The Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch Pendant of 20.8 grams is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from 18K white and yellow gold, this...
Category

1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, ...

John Hardy Estate Ladies Butterfly Brooch & Scarf Clip Rhodium Plated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Ladies Butterfly Brooch & Scarf Clip Rhodium Plated JH8 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING!! DETAILS Style: Butterfly Weight: 19.5 Grams Metal: Rhodium Plated 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

Rhodium

Antique Flower Shaped Fancy Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the Antique Flower Shaped Fancy Diamond Brooch Pendant, a stunning and unique piece of jewelry that exudes sophistication and elegance. The i...
Category

1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Fancy Color Flower Shaped Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Fancy Color Flower Shaped Brooch Pendent is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. The center of attention is the two flower designs, which are adorned with pink and yellow melee diamonds...
Category

1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

6.1 Carat Greenish Yellow Heart Shaped Pendent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Greenish Yellow Heart-shaped Brooch Pendant, a stunning piece of jewelry that's magnificiant. Featuring a glittering natural greenish-y...
Category

1990s Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Sea Horse Shaped Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous piece of jewelry, sea horse shaped brooch is certain to draw admiration. The centerpiece eye is an exquisitely faceted red ruby set in 18k white gold which is surrounded w...
Category

1990s Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Butterfly Tsavorite Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Butterfly 18 karat yellow gold and 925 thousandths silver brooch. Butterfly Handmade by craftsmen assembled with crystal rock,yellow and blue sapphires and tsavorite Butterfly total...
Category

1990s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.25 mm 6.8g
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.25 mm 6.8g M245 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 9 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls and has a we...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.65 mm M280 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 3 Saltwater A...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Peacock Shaped Fancy Colored Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Peacock shaped Fancy colored Brooch, a stunning piece of jewelry that captures the beauty and grace of a peacock in a unique and stylish ...
Category

1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Diamond, Tsavorite, B...

Valentino Starfish Brooch Crystal Pearl New Old Stock 1990s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Valentino Star Fish Adorned with Crystal and faux pearls. A new, Never worn piece from the 1990s. Measuring 4 inches. This is out of a massive collection of New Old Stock ite...
Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gilt Metal

Tulip Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch Pendent
Located in New York, NY
The Tulip Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch Pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry that boasts exquisite artistry and craftsmanship. This beautiful b...
Category

1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Go...

Renaissance Portrait Cameo of Emperor Vespasian in a Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Portrait Cameo of Emperor Vespasian in a Gold Brooch Agate, gold Italy?, 16th century Weight 10.2 gr.; Dimensions 48.7 × 39 mm. Description: Three-layered agate cameo (black-white-...
Category

16th Century Italian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold

Stephen Dweck Bronze Wash Silver Large Brooch New, Never Worn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Dweck Brooch with Bezel set stones from the Early 1990s. Hallmarked Stephen Dweck 3.46 wide x 3.46 top to bottom. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, ...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Crystal & Enamel Dangle Brooch in Autumnal Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
C.1990 brooch with an ornate Old World style reminiscent of Edwardian jewelry. The bronze tone metal base is embellished with deep green and amber enameling and features two dangling drops accented by green and amber crystal stones. Outfitted with straight pin and safety ring closure. Unsigned though well made with quality details. The design and style is similar to Heidi Daus jewelry...
Category

1990s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Base Metal

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Multi Chain Link Circle Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage designer brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold by Tiffany & Co. The wreath style brooch features a circular multi-chain link design that is completely s...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone brooch
Located in Capri, IT
Category

1990s Brooches

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl XL Spray Brooch Sterling Silver 7.62 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl XL Spray Brooch Sterling Silver 7.62 mm M265 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 11 Saltwater Akoya C...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Natural Ruby Sapphire Diamond American Flag Brooch, 14k White Gold, Patriotic
Located in McLeansville, NC
This exquisite 14K white gold American Flag brooch is the perfect way to show your patriotism. Featuring 2.5ctw of natural rubies, sapphires, and diamonds, this intricate and articul...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Art Deco 0.10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Brooch with Crystal Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast & assembled brooch. Reminiscent of the jewelry designs from the late Art Deco Period (The Art Moderne) of 1925 to the 1940s. The...
Category

1990s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chantecler of Capri, 18ct Yellow and White, Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fine quality heart shaped flower brooch 18k yellow and white gold set with diamonds. Approximately 6.5cts diamonds, (G-VVS)
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Georgian Victorian 1830 Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold 4.58 Cts Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian-Victorian 1840 era jeweled pendant-brooch An antique early transitional convertible piece, made in England around the 1840's. It was designed...
Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 5.2 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.60 mm 5.2 Grams M257 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls and has...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 6.75 mm Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 6.75 mm Sterling Silver M237 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls and has a weight ...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

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

Antique Georgian Engraved Braided Hair Mourning Brooch Enamel and Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Antique Georgian Engraved Braided Hair Mourning Brooch Enamel and 14 Karat Yellow Gold The Brooch is Hand Engraved and Embellished with a Black Enam...
Category

18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Mikimoto Estate Brooch Pin Sterling Silver M103 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS ALL CERTIFICATIONS ARE DONE ACCORDING TO GIA STANDARDS PLEASE SEE ATTACHED CERTIFICATE AND APPRAISAL FOR DETAILS FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING DETAILS Made by MIKIMOTO Stone: Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl Pearl Shape: Round Pearl Color: White Overtone: Rose No. of Pearls: 3 Pearl Measurements: 5.53 - 5.61 mm Weight: 4.594 Grams Metal: Sterling Silver This Mikimoto brooch...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

BALENCIAGA Vintage gold-tone crystal embellished interlinked pin brooch
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Vintage gold-tone crystal embellished interlinked pin brooch Brand: Balenciaga Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Pin CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, th...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Gold

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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