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Brooches For Sale
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Gold Floral Brooch, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Gold Floral Brooch made in 18k yellow gold. The total weight of the brooch is 13.54 grams. The dimensions are 2 3/8 inch x 1.38 inch wide.
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Brooch, Platinum and18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Brooch made in Platinum and the pin is in 18k. Circa 1920. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris. The total weight is 14.44 grams.
SKU: 1502
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Lace Sunburst Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dazzling Tiffany & Co. pin features a radiant sunburst design entirely pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds in platinum, creating a captivating display of light and sparkle.
~3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Paisley Diamond brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co
Diamond Brooch Paisley motif. 60 Beautiful fine round diamonds F color VVS Quality set an 18 karat gold and platinum approximately one and a half inches in length and o...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Important Jewelled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a central raised faux pearl. The pearl is surrounded by amythest, citrine, olivine and deep amber colored pastes. The clover leaf's edges highlighted with clear pastes.
This brooch has been made by Goossens for Chanel in different colorways, always represented by semiprecious tones mixed with pearls and pastes.
Originally purchased at Christies London,1978, Sale of the Personal Collection of Chanel.
Signed: CHANEL. Excellent Condition
2" x 7/8" high
Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
Category
1950s French Renaissance Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
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 10k Yellow Gold No Heat Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch GIA
Located in New York, NY
A romantic symbol of celestial beauty, this Antique Victorian crescent brooch is crafted in 10k yellow gold and set with a shimmering arrangement of deep red rubies and sparkling old...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch #343, Circa 1940s
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
18ct yellow gold kneeling fawn brooch #343 by Arno Malinowski for Georg Jensen, featuring the Georg Jensen mark post-1945, '18K', '765', and '343', plus Edinburgh assay and '750' for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rene Boivin Paris Gem Set Brooch 18kt Gold with 14.09ctw in Diamonds and Pearls
By René Boivin
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set brooch designed by Rene Boivin.
Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Rene Boivin. This fabulous gem set brooch is a one of a kind piece and has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Embellished with magnificent gemstones and fitted with a hinged pair of double bars with a trombone security lock.
Diamonds: Mounted in an impeccable French pave setting, with 221 round brilliant cut diamonds, 11.05 carats, white colorless D/E Color, VVS-1 Clarity.
Diamonds: Mount in bezel settings, with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.04 carats, white colorless D/E Color, VVS-1 Clarity.
Pearls: Mounted with hanging elements that are holding 16 round white pearls, graduated from 5 mm to 8 mm.
Weight: 54.25 Grams, (34.78Dwt).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks and signed, "RENE BOIVIN".
Measurements: 67 mm by 95.25 mm (2.64 x 3.75 Inches).
René Boivin, born in 1864, was a French goldsmith, founded his company in 1890 in Paris. When he married Jeanne Poiret...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Onyx Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Onyx Bow Brooch
A brooch featuring old mine diamonds & black onyx.
Diamond Weight: approximately 1.00 carats
Measurements: 2" long
Metal Type: 18 karat white gold
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1960s Cat Brooch with Natural Emerald Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch
14ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1960s
Add a touch of whimsy to your jewellery collection with this delightful 14ct yellow gold cat brooch. Playfully posed, this adorab...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Race Horse, Essex Glass & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
This exquisite 18ct Gold Edwardian Stick Pin is a true masterpiece, perfect for any racing enthusiast. Featuring a beautifully crafte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Edwardian 950 Platinum TW 1.55 Carat Diamond Lizard Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian lizard pin brooch crafted in 950 platinum. Circa 1910.
The piece features diamonds (TW 1.55ct):
- 23 diamonds, RBC-33/57, TW 0.75ct, RW+/STW, VS-SI
- 49 diamon...
Category
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Juste un clou Broche Or Rose Gold Pin Brooch in box
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier brooch or tie pin, Juste un clou model, in 18K rose gold, delivered in its original box. Total length of the brooch 5.85 cm x width 0.8 cm, weight 5.38 gr, numbered and signe...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Materials
Rose Gold
BOUCHERON Paris 1930 Art-Deco Platinum Jabot Brooch With 4.16 Cts In Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Jabot brooch designed by Boucheron.
This magnificent jabot-brooch was created during the art-deco period in Paris France by the house of Boucheron, back in the 1930. The elegant jab...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
ART DECO 1920 European Dog Brooch 18Kt Gold Silver 5.24 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco European dog brooch with diamonds.
This is a beautiful antique brooch created in Europe during the art deco period, back in the 1915-1920. The fabulous brooch has been d...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Opal and Demantoid Snake Stick Pin
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A miniature work of art by Tiffany & Co, this exquisitely crafted stick pin features a sinuous snake set with vibrant apple green demantoid garnets, slithering up the side of a glowi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Missoni Jewelled Black Lucite Mask Brooch
By Missoni
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a rare iconic Missoni Italy brooch designed for their 1991 jewelry collection. The pin features a dimensional oversized carved tribal mask in blac...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper, Gilt Metal
Vintage faux coral beaded bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• faux coral / molded celluloid
• gold tone clasp
• vintage beaded bracelet
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade, & Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique leaf brooch or pin.
In 14k yellow gold.
With a carved, 5-point variegated leaf (likely a Maple leaf) in green jade (nephrite) that is prong-set on a gold mou...
Category
Early 20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Nautilus Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large, attractive Nautilus Shell Brooch from the 1980's. A half shell is backed with a central bezel set malachite set in center.
3" x 2.5". 1980's USA.
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Malachite
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire, Pearl & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire and Multi Pearl & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby
Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
Natural White Topaz
Natural Garant
Natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold,...
Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Opalescent Glass and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
René Lalique (1860-1945), the indisputable genius of Art Nouveau taking form botanical and feminine inspiration to create this beautiful brooch.
Designed as a spray of daffodils com...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
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
Vintage moon gold tone red enamel rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Chanel Broche 1996 Golden CC Turnlock Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch with a large CC Chanel logo in golden metal, slanted pin on the back. Width 3.8 cm x length 2.9 cm. The brooch has a few scratches from use but it is in very good vinta...
Category
1990s French Brooches
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Frog Brooch with Diamonds and Cabochon Emeralds Eyes
Located in New York, NY
A Whimsical Emblem of Charm and Luxury
Invite a dash of playful sophistication into your collection with this Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Frog Brooch, gracefully set with approximately 0...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Art Nouveau Broche XXL Golden Green Enamel Beetle Maxi Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chanel brooch inspired by Art Nouveau in matte (pale) gold metal and enamel in different tones, with a scarab motif and a CC logo. Width 5 x ...
Category
2010s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Vintage gold tone enamel leaf ladybug designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️❤️ V...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Cilea Paris Giant Turquoise Resin Ribbon Brooch
By Ciléa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite brooch from Cilea Paris is a piece of art to wear. It is crafted by hand with skillful attention to detail. Made with high-quality resin, it features a beautiful turqu...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a stunning 1990s Retro Brass Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro, the celebrated French designer known for his glamorous and bold jewelry designs.
Made from polished brass, giving i...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Brass
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, 1920s English Setter Enamel Dog Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold & Enamel Dog Brooch
15ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1920s
This exquisite 1920s brooch features a beautifully hand-painted enamel depiction of an English Setter, set elegantly ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Silver Tone Rhinestones Bow Statement Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone bow brooch with marquise and round clear faceted rhinestones, and millgrain edging decoration.
Measuring maximum length 8.4 cm / 3.3 inches by width 4 cm / 1.5...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Vintage MONET signed gold tone rhinestone enamel elephantdesigner brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Late 19th Century Old Cut Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Morning Glory Leaf
Located in Hummelstown, PA
During the Victorian era, morning glory leaves were part of a symbolic language of flowers known as floriography. The morning glory leaves and tendrils were used to convey love, affe...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIG...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage FOREM signed gold tone jewel mogul watch designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed FOREM
• gold tone with glass cabs
• vintage designer watch brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
S...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Brooch with pearls - 4.3 grams - 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with stone pearls – 4.3 grams
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 4.3 cm long by 1.9 cm wide
weight 4.3 grams
set with
- 28 x...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage SWAROVSKI swan signed gold plated crystal Maltese cross designer brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI (swan logo)
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
White and Black Enamel Bumblebee Golden Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! White and Black Golden Enamel Bumble Bee Vintage Brooch Pin. Gold tone mounting. Measuring approx. 1.4" h x 1" w . Exquisitely det...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Coral Ladybug Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Whimsical Nod to Nature’s Charm and Grace
Elevate your accessory game with this ladybug-inspired brooch, crafted in 18K yellow gold and accented by lustrous coral. Compact yet eye-...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coro Retro Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Charming Coro Retro Sapphire Flower Brooch from the 1940's. Flowerhead with oval sapphire crystals with pave centers. 1940's USA. 2" x 1.25".
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Jay Strongwater Owl Brooch with Turquoise & Enamel in Gold-Tone, Amber Eyes
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 2.25 x 1.25 in
Hallmarks/Marks: Signed "JAY STRONGWATER" and "JAY" on the back
Era: Contemporary, from the exclusive HSN collection
A whimsical and elegant owl brooch by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage gold tone unique dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
2019 Chanel A19K CC Logo Star Clover Pearl Charm Safety Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a charm safety pin brooch designed by Chanel for 2019 collection. The piece is gold plated. It features CC logo, star, flower, clover charms. They are adorned with clear crys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Gems & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Gems & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby - 13.00 carat
Natural Amethyst - 3.00 carat
Natural Emerlad - 2.00 carat
Natural White Topaz ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1860
This exquisite brooch showcases a charming cherub intricately carved from shell, encased in a stunning 15ct yellow gold frame. T...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Stamped, London Hallmarked 1990, Aquamarine & Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Brooch
9ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Hallmarked London 1990
Makers Mark D W T
Introducing a stunning 9ct yellow gold vintage bar brooch that exudes timeless elegance. This...
Category
Late 20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dogwood Flower Brooch/Pin #21232
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dogwood Flower Brooch-
This elegant piece by Tiffany & Co. is inspired by the delicate beauty of the dogwood blossom. Made from solid 18K yellow g...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch
By Original by Robert
Located in New York, NY
Charming Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch from the 1940's. Hand made with vari shaped crystals and faux pearls. Has a bale for use as a pendant as well. 1.5" x 1.2...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold TW ~2.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau floral brooch and pendant. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890.
The piece features diamonds (TW ~2ct): old mine cut, old European cut, rose cut.
Weight: ...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
TZURI GUETA Paris Silicone ‘Boule’ Brooch
By Tzuri Gueta
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique yellow silicone brooch designed to replicate the natural world of sea creatures by Paris based jewelry artist and textile designer, Tzuri Gueta. Gueta’s work is inspired by Mo...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Brooches
Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Brooch
Platinum
Circa 1920s
This exquisite art deco brooch is designed in the shape of a bow and adorned with diamonds and a single sapphire. The sapphire is an old c...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
RENE BOIVIN Diamond Ruby & Yellow Gold Tremblant Brooch Pin
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent and sensual jeweled orchid created by amazing French jeweler Rene Boivin whose pieces are collectable and highly sought after. Stamen part of the flower trembles when the...
Category
1940s French Vintage Brooches
Vintage 18ct Gold, 1960s Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cat Brooch
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1960s
This exquisite Art Deco-style cat brooch showcases the elegance of the era. Crafted from high-quality 18ct yellow gold, this feline...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Multi Color Sapphire
Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka
Natural Emeralds
Natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1910
This exquisite Edwardian bar brooch is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a stunning oval faceted aquamarine. The 15ct stam...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches 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.
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