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Brooches For Sale
Cartier Art Deco Geometric Diamond Clip Brooches
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Maker:
Cartier
Summary:
Art Deco Geometric Diamond Clip Brooches
Description:
A pair of Art Deco diamond clip brooches by Cartier, circa 1930. The identical brooches are designed as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Byzantine Brooch by Robert Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Warminster, GB
A classic design by Robert Goossens for Coco Chanel, made in her favourite Byzantine style in the 1950’s. Early 60s.
A familiar book piece, as illustrated.
The centre piece is a qu...
Category
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso Yellow, Orange and Brown Acrylic Lucite Dangle Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed this stunning, massive Acrylic resin brooch. The rare Lucite piece boasts a geometric and dimensional design with dangling long charms in assorted...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Valentino Garavani Couture Brooch Gilded Metal and Rhinestones
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your private collection with this breathtaking Valentino Garavani couture dangling brooch—a rare, stunning masterpiece that commands attention. At its heart lies a striking, ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel blue glass leaf and pearl Fur Pin Depose
By Chanel
Located in Warminster, GB
This is a beautiful and unusual piece which we have confidently attributed to Chanel from the early 1930’s.
A central poured glass pearl cabochon is surrounded by clusters of wired ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Brooches
Loulou de la Falaise glass paste insect brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOULOU DE LA FALAISE - (Made in France) Blackened metal insect brooch with colorful glass paste. Work from the Gripoix atelier.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
5 cm x 4....
Category
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Gripoix antique brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GRIPOIX - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with rhinestones and blue glass paste. Not signed work from the Gripoix house.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Diameter: 5...
Category
Late 20th Century French Brooches
$1,549
Dior brooch 'Cherub'
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a cherub.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
7.5 cm x 6 cm
SKU:BR199
Category
1990s French Brooches
$1,669
Gripoix glass paste dragonfly brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GRIPOIX - (Made in France) Antique golden metal dragonfly brooch with glass paste. Not signed work from the Gripoix Atelier.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
8 cm x 6.5 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Chanel brooch necklace 2019
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Jewelry made of several silvery metal brooches, costume pearls, glass pearls, and rhinestones. 2019 Fall-Winter Collection.
Condition:
Very good condition
...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Trifari 1944 Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Starburst Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This rare and evocative jewellery set was designed by Alfred Philippe for the American costume jeweller, Trifari, in 1944.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing and ageing to...
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Line Vautrin 1955s Broche pendentif Bronze Artist Brooch pendant
By Line Vautrin
Located in PARIS, FR
Line Vautrin (1913-1997) brooch in geometric bronze, decorated with a large pin on the back, signed in the lower part on the back. Width 4.4 cm x height 9 cm. The piece is vintage bu...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Vintage CORO Arrow brooch with matching ear clip, gold plated USA 1950s
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A feminine set, consisting of the whistle brooch with pink and light blue rhinestones, with matching ear clips, designed by CORO USA.
MARKS OF QUALITY
For the most part, pieces mar...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Evil Eye Faux Pearl Golden Vintage Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Evil Eye Faux Pearl Golden Vintage Statement Brooch Pin. Hand set with Multi Faux Pearls. Measuring approx. 3.3 cm x 3.3cm. More Beautiful in real time! Chic and Dy...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
Bumble Bee Crystal and Enamel Golden Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Awesome Bumble Bee Brooch. Hand set with Sparkling Crystals enhancing the Wings and Body. Hand crafted Gold tone mounting. Measuring approx. 1.5” L x 3.0” W...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Carved Emerald & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A consummate and colorful Art Deco style pin. This magnificent jewel is composed of a pair of carved and cabochon natural emeralds. The curvaceous border glistens with round cut diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
SLOAN & CO. Retro 14k Enamel Sailboat Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible and highly-detailed Sloan & Co. pin from the Retro (ca1950s) era! This beautiful piece is crafted in 14k, and depicts three sailboats adorned with intricate enameling. ...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Oval Shape Red Coral & Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous piece is set in 14k white gold with a Art Deco geometric style frame featuring a beautiful vivid orange 6.32 carat coral accented by 126 diamonds, onyxes, and emeralds....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Green Emerald & Diamond Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The bee is thought to symbolise brightness, joy, beauty and celebration. This emerald and diamond bee brooch is buzzing with elegance. Made in 18k white gold and adorned with an appr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Diamond and 18k Yellow and White Gold Brooch 1960s/70s
Located in Towson, MD
This captivating 1960/70s swirl brooch showcases the bold artistic vision that defined mid-century jewelry design. Crafted in rich 18-karat yellow and white gold, the piece features ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Brooch Cabochon Garnet 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Etruscan Brooch Cabochon Garnet in 22K Yellow Gold. The brooch measures 1.75 by 1.25 inches, and weighs 14 grams. Stamped Greece K22.
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral yellow gold and 2.65cts diamond hair clip
Located in New York, NY
Three five petaled flowers set between two luscious leaves set in yellow gold with diamonds.
Diamond weight: 2.65 cts
Total weight of 17.796 grams
Category
19th Century North American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Andrew Clunn Fish Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cabochon Eyes
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Fairfield, CT
Andrew Clunn Fish Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cabochon Eyes
This modern brooch by Andrew Clunn is formed in 18k yellow gold and features a sculptural fish motif. The body is deta...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany & Co. Citrine Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a elongated navette form bar-style brooch centering a bezel set citrine
Cushion cut and weighing approximately 4.58 carats - transparent medium yellow
Accented by old Eur...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Paris Diamond Enamel Platinum 18K Vintage Eglantine Brooch Earring Set
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as dimensional flower brooches and earrings with interchangeable furling enameled petals
Glossed with transparent red, green, blue and coral colored guilloche enamel over ra...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14K Gold Antique Fleur-De-Lis Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a scrolling fleur-de-lis form bead set with diamonds and demantoid garnets throughout
Diamonds are old mine and European cut and weigh approximately 1.90 carats total
G c...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zina Sterling Silver Circle Bar Pin/Brooch #21624
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Zina Sterling Silver Circle Bar Pin/Brooch-
This unique bar pin/brooch by Zina features open cut out circles in classic sterling silver.
Matching Bracelet #21623
Size: approx. 3" x...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Boucheron Paris Diamond Enamel Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Eglantine Flower Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional flower brooch with interchangeable furling enameled petals
Glossed with transparent blue and coral colored guilloche enamel over radial engraving
Measuring ...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Cartier 1970's Diamond Turquoise Shell 18K Gold Vintage Turtle Tortoise Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized turtle with dimensional features and carved tortoise shell
Measuring 25.0 x 22.5 mm - translucent brown to light brownish orange
Prong set with an engraved rep...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet Flower Brooch/Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous garnet brooch comes from the 1870s Victorian era. The brooch is made to resemble a flower, and features both round and rose cut garnets to achieve this look look. The b...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Coral Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Arrow 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A beautiful brooch made with a rare combination of coral, diamonds, and onyxes. The magnificent coral cabochon is set in white gold and adorn with a millgrain. The perfect brilliance...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Opal & Multi Gemstone Antique Style Angel Wings 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An exceptional well crafted Art Deco inspired white gold brooch. Centered with an approx. 4.51 carat Ethiopian opal with the wings on both side. Each wing features scrolling detail a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Multi Gemstones Vintage Style Butterfly 14K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The butterfly shaped brooch is finely crafted in 14k oxidized yellow gold. The brooch is embellished with an asscher cut vibrant green emerald for the body. Decorated with diamonds, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian brooch with old mine and rose cut diamond upto 5.70ct 14k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver branch brooch set with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds, up to 5.70 ct - H/H - SI - size 14.5 x 14.5 x 1.5 cm. 8.4 cm x 5.4 cm
Detailed description:
Th...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Star Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.1 grams.
Totally is diamond about 0.50 carat.
The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
13.91 Ct. Coral Sapphire Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Elevate your style with this exquisite Coral with Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Brooch, a stunning piece crafted in elegant white gold. The brooch features a mesmerizing 13.91 carat c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Eight-Sapphire Body Ruby Eyes Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in the 21st century, this exquisite brooch features a striking design of a delicate insect. The body is adorned with vibrant blue sapphires, totaling 1.0 carat, complemented ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and timeless creation by Van Cleef & Arpels, this Rose de Noël brooch features beautifully carved white coral petals set in rich 18K yellow gold, capturing the delicate ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SeidenGang Classic Collection 18k Yellow Gold Brooch PN39
By SeidenGang
Located in Orlando, FL
SeidenGang Classic Collection 18K Yellow Gold Brooch with Pearls & Tourmaline
A beautifully detailed brooch from SeidenGang’s Classic Collection, featuring an ancient-inspired bas-r...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Brooch
Located in Massafra, IT
An exclusive South Sea Pearl and Diamonds brooch , in a refined design, so elegant and glamour style.
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and sophistication.
Stu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Brooch 750 gold with pink diamonds.
Located in Berlin, DE
You are welcome to view the products in our Berlin or Hamburg stores upon request.
This exquisite brooch is a true gem for lovers of fine accessories and timeless elegance. Crafted ...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
LEO PIZZO brooch with brilliant cut diamonds up to 3.00ct 18k gold 14.0 grams
By Leo Pizzo
Located in The Hague, ZH
White gold brooch signed by Leo Pizzo, set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 3.00 ct F/G - VS/SI - dimensions 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm
Detailed description:
The brooch measures 4.5 cm long ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Belle Époque Diamond and Platinum Brooch, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond brooch, set with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, in the centre, weighing approximately 1.82 carat, in our opinion the colour is I-J, with a surrounding clust...
Category
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 2.20ct Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This late Art Deco brooch displays a beautiful floral arrangement crafted entirely in platinum. At its heart lies a 0.25 carat round brilliant diamond, surrounded by delicate petal l...
Category
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond crescent brooch, set with old-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.50ct, in a three row design, with an inner row and outer row, set with graduating old-...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage Original Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Leaf Brooche
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 14.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.55 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,159 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 15k Yellow Gold French Enamel Miniature "Cherub on Shell" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite example of Victorian-era artistry, this antique brooch features a fine french enamel miniature depicting a cherub seated upon a seashell, evoking classical and r...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Bunch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage brooch is crafted in warm 14k yellow gold and designed as a graceful floral bouquet accented with luminous cultured pearls. Each pearl is delicately set at the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Rose Gold 3.75tcw Amethyst and Diamond Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A romantic and richly detailed vintage brooch, crafted in warm 14k rose gold and designed in the shape of a blooming bouquet. This elegant pin features approximately 3.75 total carat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum
Triple Pearl and Diamond Pin features three South Sea Pearls 14.5mm in size surrounded by Round Brilliant Diamonds and Marquis...
Category
20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
A 1900 18K Yellow Gold Gemset Turquoise Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This captivating brooch exemplifies the intricate artistry of the Late Victorian period. A vibrant blue cabochon turquoise forms the body of a bird, perched gracefully on a branch. T...
Category
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Chaumet Belle Époque Emerald and Diamond Jabot Pin, France, ca. 1910
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
A whisper of Parisian elegance, this rare jabot pin by Chaumet captures the spirit of Belle Époque grace. At each end, a softly domed emerald cabochon—one heart-shaped, the other ova...
Category
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Sterling Silver Water Pitcher #22461
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Sterling silver Water Pitcher
This beautiful water pitcher was meticulously crafted from sterling silver by Cartier and is engraved with "1933 A 1958".
Approximate measurem...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Substantial Edwardian Diamond Enamel Platinum 18K Gold Antique Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with dimensional scrolling wings, curling antennae, and segmented body
Featuring a bead and bezel set old mine and rose cut diamonds throughout plati...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
French Art Deco 4.15 CTW Diamond Multi-Gem Onyx Platinum Vintage Rooster Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized rooster depicted standing with flourishing feather tail
Featuring old European and single cut diamonds pavé set on body
Weighing approximately 3.45 carats tota...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Double Leaf Brooch with Diamond Accent
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. brooch, made in 2003, is designed in the form of two overlapping leaves. Crafted from 18K yellow gold, with a satin finish contrasted by polished edges. A single r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820's rose cut diamond, gold and silver brooch
Located in London, GB
This delightful brooch dating back to the late Neoclassical/early Romantic jewellery of the French Restoration is an example of the excellent workmanship of the times. Approximately ...
Category
1820s French Romantic Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 18ct Gold Italy Stamped, 1960s Cabochon Chalcedony & Ruby Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch
18ct Gold
Circa 1960s
Embrace the charm of vintage elegance with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold brooch, featuring a magnificent cat and its adorable kitten bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Antique Natural Ruby & Old Mine Cut F/VS 0.14ctw Diamond Brooch 14K
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A subtle treasure dating to the Edwardian era (1901-1915) this brooch is sumptuous in every way. The central ruby is natural and of the finest color and saturation, flanked by two na...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 11.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.27 ct.
The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,159 Sale Price
20% Off
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.