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Brooches For Sale
ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old European and single cut diamond upto 1.90ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART NOUVEAU 18k white gold brooch set with old European and single cut diamonds to. 1.90ct – F/G – VS/SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 6.0 cm long by 1.5 cm wide...
Category
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Seed Pearl & Diamond Brooch, Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A timeless vintage brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a delicate arrangement of seed pearls
and a round Victorian-cut diamond at its center.
This exquisite piece showcas...
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant
Natural Red Ruby - 4 carat
Multi color Natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$967 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage matte gold crown glass dangle brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 3.5" by 1.75"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Export Round Silver Filigree Cannetille and Coral Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Chinese export round silver and coral fine filigree cannetille brooch, it has a lovely vintage patina. Measuring diameter 3.5cm / 1.37 inc...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Silver
Antique Sentimental Jewellery Love Token Pearl 14 K Gold Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautifully hand crafted heart has the perfect heart shape, it is the perfect love token. The heart was created out of 14 karat yellow gold in the last decades of the nineteenth...
Category
1880s American Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Givenchy Vintage Large Lily Of The Valley White Pearls Bell Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Massive Lily Of The Valley White Pearls Bell Flower Leaf Chunky Statement Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Very beautif...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
TIFFANY & CO. 1970 Donald Claflin Giraffe Brooch 18Kt With 73.10 Ctw Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A giraffe brooch designed by by Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
This is a spectacular and very rare brooch created in New York City by Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co., back in the...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, Ye...
$49,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Christian Lacroix Paris Modernist Gilded Brooch with Bronze Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed brooch features a modernist shape in gilt metal, all carved and textured. The rare piece is topped with enameled bronze cabochons and com...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mother of Pearl Jeweled Artisan Massive Gilt Metal Tassel Brooch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite mother of pearl massive crystal jeweled gilt metal fringe tassel brooch designed by Marena
The opulent huge scale artisan brooch is adorned with a pair of large polished mother of pearl
organic shaped tiles
The mother of pearl tiles are juxtaposed with clusters of glittering aurora borealis small crystals
Accented with erratic clusters of tiny glass enamel seed pearls. The large plaque...
Category
1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
$575 Sale Price
25% Off
Retro Italian 18 karat Gold Cat Brooche with Emeralds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Retro Italian 18kt Gold Cat Brooch is a beautifully crafted piece that captures the charm and elegance of feline grace. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, this brooch ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage silver glass stones flower massive designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 44
❤...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
$156 Sale Price
67% Off
Pietra Dura Butterfly Moth Insect Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Pietra Dura Brooch with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image of a flying butterfly or moth insect and set in a beautiful double braided mounting ...
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Silver Gilt Three Feathers Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and stylish Art Deco silver gilt three feathers brooch. Measuring length 6.5 cm / 2.5 inches by width 4.8 cm / 1.8 inches. The brooch is in very good condition, and tests f...
Category
1930s Vintage Brooches
Tiffany and Co Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Token of Nature-Inspired Elegance
Step into the storied world of Tiffany & Co. with this Vintage 14K Gold Leaf Brooch, featuring a delicate leaf motif and an inscribed ded...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,504 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Cherub Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Cherub Brooch: This antique, 14k gold brooch (circa 1880) features an enamel cherub nestled in a pearl crescent shooting a diamond arrow into th...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Cameo Baccante Follower of Dyonisus Sardonyx Gold Guilloché Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sardonyx cameo of a bacchante, in Greek mythology a follower of Dyonisos, is monted in a gold brooch decorated with a guilloché enamelled frame...
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
110 Carat Aquamarine and Ruby Retro Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful large emerald cut aquamarine weighing 110.24 carats set with 27 round rubies in a festive gold plated retro brooch. Lovely and bold.
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate
Vintage American Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel and Pearl Lapel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Flourish of Early 20th-Century Elegance
Capture the spirit of the Art Nouveau era with this Vintage American 14K Yellow Gold Lapel Pin, adorned with iridescent enamel and a baroque...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$903 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Leopard Cub Brooch-Pendant with Diamond and Emerald Eyes
Located in New York, NY
A rare and captivating find, this vintage Leopard or Cheetah Cub brooch-pendant is exquisitely crafted in 14K yellow gold, showcasing a luxurious satin finish that highlights its scu...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,952 Sale Price
20% Off
Joseff of Hollywood Gold Plated Clear Crystal Brooch and Clip On Earrings 1950s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Joseff of Hollywood large brooch and clip-on earrings set. Featuring leaves with the Joseff Russian gold plated antique finish, and brilliant clear crystals. The brooch meas...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
1980s Christian Dior Crystals Pearl Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
This vintage 1980s Christian Dior brooch delivers timeless elegance. Crafted from silver-plated steel, it features a leaf shape accented w...
Category
1980s German Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
Mario Buccellati Emerald Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1970s, this Mario Buccellati emerald and diamond leaf brooch is set in 18K gold and platinum. It is designed as a curling and rippling naturalistic leaf of cabochon em...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Kenneth Jay Lane Ladybug Runway Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Ladybug Gold tone Brooch Pin by Designer Kenneth Jay Lane. Signed on reverse: KJL. Chic and Timeless...Illuminating your look...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Large Safety Pin Brooch in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A bold and unexpected twist on a classic form, this large safety pin brooch is crafted entirely in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold. Sleek and sculptural, it transforms a utilitarian ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Line Vautrin Flying Bird Resin Talosel and Mirrors Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Line Vautrin Talosel or resin bird brooch pin. Off-white resin encrusted with blue-colored mirrored glass on a flying bird shape. Glass and Talosel, a technique created by ...
Category
1950s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Platinum 1.75 Inch Flower Cluster Spray Brooch Diamond Leaves and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite vintage Platinum Flower Cluster Spray Brooch, measuring 1.75 inch width and 0.95 inch length, a true masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship. This breatht...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,712 Sale Price
30% Off
Kaso Silver Mirror Effect Ice Cube Acrylic Asymmetric Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed this stunning oversized lucite or Acrylic resin brooch. The rare piece features a dimensional, faceted ice cube with a crystal-clear mirror textur...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Gold Anemone Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold, Statement Designer Piece
Located in McLeansville, NC
Length: 1 in.
Width: 7/8 in.
Weight: 5.1 dwts. / 8.1 grams
Stamps: "Tiffany & Co 750"
A Couple Of Things to Note:
* This is a vintage item and may show signs of wear. It has been...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage vermeil and jade brooch.
In gilt silver.
In the form of a butterfly with the wings comprising carved jade cabochons and openwork filigree.
With a pin and safety cat...
Category
20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches
Materials
Jade, Silver
18ct Gold Moonstone Brooch #1427, Torun for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold and moonstone cabochon spiral brooch #1427, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. The piece showcases a captivating spiral design centred with a...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian/Art Nouveau Sash Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A stunning and intricate brooch featuring a central faceted amethyst glass cabochon, surrounded by a detailed snake, filigree butterfly, and two applied birds with ruby glass eyes. C...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Refined Fusion of Color and Classic Elegance
Indulge in the charm of a bygone era with this Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch, beautifully accented by a 0.10-carat round diamond, ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$826 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Riker Bros 14k Gold & Ruby Figural Cockatrice or Dragon & Arrow Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural stickpin.
In 14k yellow gold.
In the form of a dragon with a ruby eye and intertwined with an arrow.
Marked to the reverse for with the Riker Brothers' make...
Category
20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
French Napoleón III Brooch, mauve quartz and small pearls
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Brooch, mauve quartz and small pearls, 19th century
A wonderful brooch made in the 19th century on a yellow gold-plated mount. The composition is dominate...
Category
1880s French Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate
$286 Sale Price
67% Off
SARAH COVENTRY - Large Faux Pearl & Silver Tone Brooch - Signed - Circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, CA
SARAH COVENTRY - Vintage faux pearl & silver tone brooch - hinged pin to the back - signed © SARAH COV - United States (Rhode Island) - circa 1960's.
Excellent vintage condition - n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
$175 Sale Price
30% Off
Spilla in Oro e Smalto Risciò
Located in Milano, IT
Originale spilla "risciò orientale" lavorata a mano in oro giallo 18 carati con smalto a fuoco. Prodotta da esperti orafi nella seconda metà del XX secolo curata nei particolari cese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,345 Sale Price
20% Off
Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Ostertag
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Diamond and Emerald brooch from the 1930's, set in platinum by Ostertag, France. This lovely design is very reminiscent of Coco Chanel's logo who was his neighbor in the period, where he was located at 16 Place Vendome.
Conjoined "C" motifs are are laid with a ladder of diamond baguettes edged with round stones terminating in 2 large diamonds (over 1 carat each) on one end and large fluted Columbian teardrops with tiny pave ball caps on the other.
Really exceptional quality and design from 1930's France. Ostertag pieces are exceptionally rare and have the highest quality gems and workmanship c/o the Rubel Freres...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Bumblebee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage bumblebee brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and adorned with vivid faceted sapphires that form the body and head. The deep blue gemstones catch the light bea...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage TRIFARI signed flower gold tone rhinestones designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Onyx Star Mourning Locket Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique pearl, onyx, and yellow gold brooch, one onyx cabochon, and nineteen half seed pearls, in 14 karat yellow gold.
My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold Onyx an...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold pearls rhinestones designer brooch earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed WESTERN GERMANY
• gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch and earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condi...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Cat Kitten Diamond Brooch 925 Silver Brooch&Pins Handmade Diamond Brooch Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Cat Kitten Diamond Brooch 925 Silver Brooch&Pins Handmade Diamond Brooch Gift.
Base Metal
Sterling Silver
Main Stone Color
White
Metal
Sterling Silver
Length
43mm Approx
Width
35mm...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco diamond platinum double clip brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent Art Deco platinum brooch dazzles with 124 diamonds in a mix of antique and classic cuts, totaling approximately 6 carats. Crafted in the 1930s, its bold geometry, in...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
BOTTICELLI signed silver tone rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed BOTTICELLI
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Chanel Ivory Silk Camélia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel ivory silk Camélia brooch featuring a bar-pin fastening and a back logo plaque.
Circa 1986 - 1988. Made in France
Diameter: 3.1in. (8cm)
Good vintage condition. Made in Franc...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brooches
JJ signed vintage gold tone modernist frog figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JJ
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER J...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
BARKLAY vintage 1/20 12k gold filled emerald glass flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed BARKLAY 1/20 12k gold filled
• gold filled
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Art Nouveau Antique Seagull Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Extremely rare Art Nouveau brooch of a seagull. The finely modelled bird is decorated with guilloché-enamel in pale blue, green and pink iridescent colours. The bird is made out of ...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Set of West German Grape Leaf Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Set of Colorful West German Grape Leaf Brooches from the 1980's. Charming design of cold enamel metal leaf stampings with lucite molded "grape" clusters. 2.5". 1980's W. Germany.
Category
1980s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
$495 / set
Platinum Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Brooch Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
One must appreciate the antique intricacies of the Art Deco design and artful filigree that graces this stunning early century jeweled Brooch Pendant. Skillfully hand-tooled in preci...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, Palladium
Ruby and Diamond Retro Gold Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bold and lovely retro design featuring 38 round brilliant rubies weighing approximately four carats and 5 marquise diamonds weighing approximately two carats elegantly set in 18K gold.
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Silk Camellia Brooch Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL massive camellia brooch is crafted of silk fabric in black adorned with two black silk leaves. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Diameter measures approximately 10 c...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Heidi Daus "Broom Heidi" Pave Crystal Witch Pin, Brass Tone
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Heidi Daus' wonderfully witchy Broom Heidi Crystal and Enamel Pin! A touch of whimsy and bling for your Halloween wardrobe.
Purple velvet, hematite, crystal golden shadow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Crystal
$360 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Enamel Flower Brooch: This antique brooch (circa 1900) features a blue enamel flower set in a halo of white enamel daisies. The brooch is 14k gold and accented by a single di...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Blue Sapphire with Brown Sapphire Orchid Brooch/Pendant set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Blue Sapphire with Brown Sapphire Brooch/Pendant set in Silver Settings
(chain not included)
Width: 5.3 cm
Length: 6.1 cm
Total Weight: 27.82 grams
*Please note that the silver s...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Silver
$1,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Mint Jade & Diamonds Brooch Or Pendent Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Mint Jade & Diamonds Brooch Or Pendent Set In 18K Gold
Mint Jade Carving
18K White Gold
Diamonds 0.45 Diamonds
The Bochic "Orient" Jade & Diamonds Pendant Set i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver and Rhinestone Flower Statement Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful sterling silver flower brooch set with a single rhinestone. Measuring length 11.8 cm / 4.6 inches by width 4.5 cm / 1.77 inches. We have given the brooch a light clean.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Meissen Porcelain and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning fine and impressive antique Meissen porcelain and 14 karat yellow gold brooch; a part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine a...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Marked:
TIFFANY & Co
18K
Approximate Dimensions:
2.8 cm (Length)
3.3 cm (Width)
7.0 grams in...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Shopping for Vintage Brooches? Find Chanel Brooches, Gold Brooches, Fabergé Brooches and Other Jewelry on 1stDibs
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.