Sunflower Brooch
Miriam Haskell Sunflower Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell large gilt sunflower brooch with faux pearl center. Signature Russian gold finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
1960s Tapio Wirkkala Handmade Diamond Gold "Sunflower" Brooch
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Houston, TX
Tapio Wirkkala "Sunflower" brooch manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy.
Material: 18-carat gold
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Asprey 18k Gold Sunflower Brooch (50g) and 18k Gold Sunflower Ear Clips (39g)
By Asprey
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Set Featured matching 18k Gold Sunflower Brooch and Earrings
Both Featured in Bonhams Auction
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sunflower Brooch with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brimming with timeless elegance, this sunflower brooch is a radiant work of art crafted in 18 karat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Diamond Gold Sunflower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special brooch made in France of a blossomed sunflower. It features 1.50 carats of round cut
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Kramer Vintage Champagne Sunflower Brooch Clip-on Earring Set
By Kramer
Located in Jacksonville, FL
exquisite beauty of our Vintage Multi Shade Champagne Sunflower Kramer Pin & Clip-on Earring Set. This
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Sunflower Diamond Brooch
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
White diamonds and gold combine to produce a brilliant glow to this brooch. 18k yellow gold
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Black Petal Sunflower Double Layer Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Black Petal Sunflower Double Layer Brooch, Gold Tone
Very
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone
Very
Category
Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Sunflower Sunburst Sun Dome Chunky Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Textured Large Sunflower Sunburst Sun Dome Dots Chunky
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Massive Emerald Ruby Sapphire Cabochon Shield Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Shield Dome Round Circle Sunflower Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Very rare to find
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Héctor Aguilar Sunflower 0.940 Silver And Amethyst Quartz Brooch
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Mexico City, MX
sunflower-shaped brooch is shows an amethyst quartz in the middle and spheres surrounding both the cabuchon
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, Silver
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Not Tiffany 18kt Sunflower Brooch
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Such a gorgeous 18kt yellow gold Sunflower Brooch, but not Tiffany. It is engraved on the back with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Citrine, Natural Pearls and Black Diamonds 18k Sunflower Brooch
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Identical citrine stones double as sunflower petals in this one of its kind 18k yellow gold brooch
Category
Early 2000s Bahraini Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Black Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
John Apel Regal Collection Enamel Diamond Gold Sunflower Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This absolutely breathtaking American Contemporary brooch is created, signed, and hand fabricated
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Enamel Sapphire Gold Sunflower Brooch
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
A beautiful sunflower brooch, with yellow enamelled petals, with a round pink sapphire in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings Gold and Enamel Sunflower Brooch
By Angela Cummings
Located in Darnestown, MD
This 18 karat gold and enamel Sunflower brooch by Angela Cummings is wonderfully textured and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Enamel, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. French Turquoise Diamond Gold Platinum Sunflower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
weight of .31 carats. The sunflower brooch has a diamond-set platinum bumble bee alighting on the center
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pearl Diamond Platinum Sunflower Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
Brooches are back! And this brilliant sunflower-esque pearl and diamond brooch is a brilliant
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Gold Sunflower Brooch
Located in Troy, MI
Pretty Intricate sunflower design crafted in 18k yellow gold accented with almost two carats of
Category
20th Century Argentine Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Sunflower Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful sunflower brooch designed by Robert Goosens for YSL in 1980s. The piece is gold
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Rhinestone Sunflower Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful sunflower brooch designed by Robert Goosens for YSL in 1980s. The piece is gold
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Diamond Gold Two-Tone Sunflower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful sunflower made in two-tone 18k gold, white and yellow. It features 2.00 carats of round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9.70 Carat Handmade Genuine Emerald Sunflower Brooch Pin in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
9.70 Carat Handmade Genuine Emerald Sunflower Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
9.70 Carat Blue Sapphire Sunflower Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
9.70 Carat Blue Sapphire Sunflower Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver which is a fusion of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lalique Paris Molded Glass Sunflower Brooch Iob
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A round yellow frosted glass brooch by Lalique. The piece represents a sunflower. The golden pin
Category
Antique 19th Century European Brooches
French 1960s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sunflower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Shaped like a sunflower flower, this lovely
Category
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Karl Lagerfeld Garden Series Matte Gold Sunflower Brooch Pin
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Brooch featuring a Beautiful Matte Gold Sunflower accented with Glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Pearl
Vintage Chanel Black Silk & Gold Sunflower CC Motif Brooch 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking Vintage Chanel Sunflower Brooch from the 1980s. Featuring a large sunflower style design
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Vintage CHANEL Large & Impressive Black Silk & Golden Sunflower CC Brooch 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking Vintage Chanel Sunflower Brooch from the 1980s. Featuring a large sunflower style design
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Buccellati Sapphire Gold Silver Sunflower Clip Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Buccellati sapphire gold and silver sunflower clip-brooch circa 1980. *
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Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Sunflower Large Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k gold brooch, depicting two sunflowers, set with a 14.1mm South Sea Tahitian and 16.1mm
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Flourish Sunflower Leaf White Pearl Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Vivid Flourish Sunflower Floral Curled Leaf White Pearl Brooch
Category
Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Flourish Sunflower Leaf White Pearl Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Vivid Flourish Sunflower Floral Curled Leaf White Pearl Brooch
Category
Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris Pin Brooch Gilt Metal Large Sunflower
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely 1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris signed pin brooch. Oversized dimensional elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Flourish Sunflower Leaf White Pearl Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Vivid Flourish Sunflower Floral Curled Leaf White Pearl Brooch
Category
Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Black Petal Sunflower Double Layer Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Black Petal Sunflower Double Layer Brooch, Gold Tone
Very
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Textured Large Sunflower Sunburst Chunky Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Textured Large Sunflower Sunburst Chunky Statement Brooch
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Textured Large Sunflower Sunburst Chunky Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Textured Large Sunflower Sunburst Chunky Statement Brooch
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower White Pearl Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone
Very
Category
Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Sunflower Swarovski Pin
By Trifari
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Signed Trifari Stylized Sunflower Pin set with Blue and Clear Round and Rectangular-cut
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Christian Dior Vintage Massive Emerald Ruby Sapphire Cabochon Shield Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Shield Dome Round Circle Sunflower Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Very rare to find
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Metal Sunflower Crystals Flower Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Sunflower style Brooch, signed Christian Dior. The center of the brooch is domed with 19
Category
1980s German Wallets and Small Accessories
18 Karat Sunflower Ear Clip/Brooch Set Signed with Marker Mark
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
18K Sunflower Ear Clip Brooch signed with marker mark
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Louis Chalon French Art Nouveau Bronze Bust
By Louis Chalon
Located in New York, NY
shoulder is ornamented with drapery and a floral-motif brooch. A large sunflower covers her bare breasts
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early John Hardy Sterling Silver Sunflower Brooch
By John Hardy
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Striking three dimensional John Hardy Sunflower brooch. Marked 925 and early JH mark.
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Artisan Modernist Silver & Parchment Sunflower Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique sunflower brooch designed with a silver base accented by parchment petals highlighted with
Category
Late 20th Century Artisan Brooches
Materials
Silver
Angela Cummings Gold and Enamel Sunflower Brooch
By Angela Cummings
Located in Darnestown, MD
This 18 karat gold and enamel Sunflower brooch by Angela Cummings is wonderfully textured and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
18kt Gold Sunflower Brooch, 20.24ct Yellow Sapphires and 15.58 Carat Amethyst
By Gemveto
Located in New York, NY
Hello Sunshine!!
18 karat yellow gold Sunflower brooch . Each of the 14 petals have been
Category
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Gold Sunflower Brooch
By Chaumet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A charming gold flower pin by Chaumet. The 2 3/4" x 2 1/2" brooch in the shape of a stylized flower
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
g.Verdi 18KT WG Sunflower Brooch with Diamonds, Yellow Sapphires and Tsavorites
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the master craftsman of g. Verdi of Italy. This sunflower brooch is very special, with
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.70 Carat Blue Sapphire Sunflower Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Blue Sapphire Sunflower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
7.08 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Sunflower Brooch in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18k White Gold Sunflower Brooch w/ Diamonds and Yellow Sapphires TCW = 7.08 ct
One electronically
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cellini Sapphire Tsavorite Gold Sunflower Brooch Pin
By Cellini
Located in Austin, TX
An elegance brooch by Cellini. Crafted in 18 K yellow gold in a shape of a sunflower on a stalk
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage ASPREY 18K Yellow Gold Sunflower Brooch
By Asprey
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 11.5 grams
Pin Measurements:
Diameter: 1.25 inches
Condition: Excellent
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pique Sunflower Brooch in Tortoise Shell Gold and Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
border gives the brooch the festive sense of a sunflower. Condition is excellent.
Category
British Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
1960s Weiss Sunflower Rhinestone Brooch
By Weiss
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s sunflower brooch featuring rust, pale yellow, and sage green rhinestones set in to a gold
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Trifari Sunflower Swarovski Brooch Pin C1960s
By Trifari
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Signed Trifari Stylized Sunflower Pin set with Blue and Clear Round and Rectangular-cut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Natural Coral Diamond Sunflower Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's natural coral and diamond 18k yellow gold brooch. Untreated orange red Coral with a full cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower Sterling Silver Pendant Brooch
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower pendant brooch. Of rose gold plated sterling silver, white and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Asprey & Garrard London Sunflower Flower Yellow and White Gold Pin Brooch
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Holland, PA
18k White And Yellow Gold Sunflower Pin Brooch by Asprey & Garrard London.
Includes Original Asprey
Category
20th Century British Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Gilded Sunflower Figural Brooch With Crystal Pavé By Lisner, 1950s
By Lisner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 2" diameter
- Gold plated
- Floral motif with textured petals and crystal rhinestone "seeds"
- By Lisne...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Retro Ruby Sunflower 18 Karat Gold Brooch, circa 1970s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby cluster brooch finely crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold. 7 raspberry red
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Sunflower Pendant
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
Large sterling gilt sunflower with paste centers by Nettie Rosenstein on twist chain. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Sunflower Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Nicely Enameled
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sunflower pin in 18kt yellow gold, nicely enameled
total weight of gold 3 gr
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asprey London Yellow Gold Sun Flower Brooch
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Asprey of London 18K yellow Gold Sunflower collection Brooch, measuring 1 3/8 inch in
Category
Early 2000s British Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
1950 "Sunflower" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18K gold sunflower brooch, set with a central 0.25 carat diamond. Signed Cartier.
Category
French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Stunning Moonstone and Citrine Sunflower Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14kt. yellow gold sunflower brooch measuring an impressive 1 1/2", edged with 18 marquise shape
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Citrine, 14k Gold
Fabulous Statement Sapphire Sunflower Brooch by Valentin Magro
By Valentin Magro
Located in Teaneck, NJ
FabulousValentin Magro sunflower brooch with a gorgeous cluster of Ceylon sapphires in the center
Category
1990s Italian Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Buccellati Large Two Color Gold Sunflower Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow white gold sunflower brooch by Buccellati. The brooch measures 65mm x 56mm and weighs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany Sapphire Sunflower Brooch, Attributed To Donald Claflin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
This fanciful Tiffany & Company sunflower brooch features round-cut sapphires set into a domed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Asprey 18kt Gold Sunflower Brooch
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
Realistically designed as a sunflower in bloom, the large brooch mounted in 18kt yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
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Located in Houston, TX
Rare pendant-necklace "Cow´s Head" (Finnish transl."Lehmän Pää") by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
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Sunflower Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact sunflower brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 30 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a sunflower brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing sunflower brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Angela Cummings, Tiffany & Co. and Asprey & Garrard Limited each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A sunflower brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 9, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a sunflower brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Sunflower Brooch?
On average, a sunflower brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,695, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
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.
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