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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Mid Century Modernist Cast Bronze Brooch Signed
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century cast bronze pin brooch. Modernist geometrical design. Hand-etched inscription on the backside: Now Is the Time for All Good Men, JW. The phrase refers to a 1967 Br...
Category
20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Sterling Silver Granite Stone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage sterling silver and polished granite stone pin brooch. Modernist geometrical design. Marked Sterling on the backside. Total Weight: 15 grams. Unusual Designer Jewelry And S...
Category
20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Designer Silver And Copper Wizard Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage figurative pin brooch made of welded silver and copper. The piece represents a girl in wizard hat set with a jet bead. Etched details. Unmarked. U...
Category
20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Silver, Copper
Vintage Eisenberg Ice Topaz & Clear Crystal Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch, Silver
By Eisenberg
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the charm of yesteryear with this Vintage Eisenberg Ice flower bouquet pin brooch. This exquisite piece features a timeless silver design, ...
Category
Early 2000s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Betty Helfen Sterling Silver Dichroic Glass Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage sterling silver and dichroic glass pin brooch. The piece is garnished with an iridiscent glass bead. Marked Betty Helfen Sterling on the backside. Total Weight: 27.2 grams....
Category
20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Heidi Daus Designer Vintage Tremblant Crystal Dragonfly Brooch Pin
By Heidi Daus
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Signed Heidi Daus Designer Tremblant Crystal Dragonfly Brooch Centering a Purple Amethyst Crystal. Surrounded by a myriad of pave Sparkling Crystals in blue, purple...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Antique Faux Coral Floral Pin in Brass Tone, Prong Set Beads and Flower Motifs
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the charm of vintage elegance with the antique floral brass pin, featuring a beautifully carved faux coral flower centerpiece. This exquisite pin is a testament to classic c...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Vintage Monet Democratic Donkey Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
This patriotic pin features a silver-tone donkey, accented with clear crystals and red & blue enamel. By Monet.
Marks / hallmarks / etc: Monet
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Vintage 3 Bird Chicks Faux Pearl Sparkling Crystal Golden Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Delightful! Vintage Three Bird Chicks in a Row Bird Brooch Pin. The Chicks Beautifully encrusted with Sparkling Crystals. Gold tone mounting. Measuring approximately 8-10cm. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
DeRosa Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
By Ralph DeRosa
Located in New York, NY
DeRosa Retro bow brooch of gold plated sterling silver, crystal rhinestone pave, with a large faux glass pearl articulated pendant. Excellent conditio...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Brooch in the shape of a proud poodle, set with rhinestones, signed BSK copyrigh
By BSK
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Brooch in the shape of a proud poodle, set with rhinestones, signed BSK copyright.
Made in the US 1950's
Dimensions
Hight 4.5 cm x W 3cm, Deep 1 cm
Very good condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Artist Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Sterling and Gold Jabot Assemblage Brooch, Studio VL
By Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Sterling and Gold and Niello Jabot Brooch by Studio VL.
A 19th Century jabot stickpin brooch suspends a Mid Century sterling sputnik charm. Works really well on a lapel or t...
Category
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Lapel pin with green nephrite jade stone gold
Located in Gdynia, PL
Pins are pieces of jewellery traditionally used by men to decorate jacket lapels or ties. In fact, you can style them in many more ways. They look great pinned to a sweater, dress or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass
Sterling Silver Turquoise and Marcasite Spider Brooch
Located in London, GB
Fabulous sterling silver spider brooch, set with teardrop shaped turquoise stones for the body and head, and the legs are set with marcasites. Measuring diameter approximately 5.3 cm...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Joan Rivers Gold Plated Clear Rhinestone Flower Brooch and Earrings circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Joan Rivers gold plated flower brooch embellished with clear rhinestones. The flowers can be removed and worn as clip on earrings. Measuring length 7.3cm / 2.87 inches by maximum width 4.3cm / 1.69 inches, and the flower earrings...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite from the 1960's. Tiny heart shaped petals are hand pave set with crystals in gilt mounts. Brooch and clip back earrings. Signed. 1960'...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Floral Heart Mask Brooch, Limited Edition Noël 1998
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch featuring a floral heart embellished with faux pearls and a mask at the center.
Limited edition designed for Christmas 1998.
Marked CHRIS...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
FW2008 Chanel Maxi Enamel and fancy Pearls golden Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from the Fall Winter 2008 collection in lightly gilded metal (between gold and silver), XXL format, ecru, gray and black enamel cabochons, black, gray and white rhinest...
Category
Early 2000s French Brooches
Signed ART White Enameled Flower Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This signed Art white enameled flower brooch is from the late 1950s. There is a row of three white enameled flowers with AB rhinestones in c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Berberian brooch with nephrite
Located in Gdynia, PL
The brooch is that piece of jewellery that never goes out of style. Brooches were worn by our grandmothers, and mothers, we wear them too! In the old times, they were used for fasten...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Lion Brooch With Rhinestones and Gold Chain Fringe By Dominique, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Face measures 2.5" x 2.5" (plus fringe)
- Gold plated hardware
- Crystal rhinestone details
- Attribute...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Hanna Bernhard Floral Brooch Massive Pendant Embellished Statement Haute Couture
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Like making a statement? This one-of-a-kind floral brooch was created by Hanna Bernhard Paris and features an array of colorful crystals and gemstones, handset on a gold-fired copper...
Category
2010s French Modern Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane Signed KJL MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ Rhinestones and Faux Coral. Approx size: 3" x 3". Signed: KJL on reverse. More Beautiful...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Zuni Native American Gan Dancer Pin Pendant, Silver Mosaic Inlay
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
Embrace the rich cultural heritage with this meticulously crafted Zuni Native American Gan Dancer pin/pendant. This stunning piece features a traditional Gan Dancer, symbolizing the ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale chalcedony glass are bezeled in brass with sapphire crystal center with Belperron colorations. 1930's USA. 1.75".
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Brass
Flower basket fully decorated with small rhinestones and pearls, rhodium 1940's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful basket brooch, with flowers and leaves, fully set with small rhinestones, hanging pearl drops and 5 larger pearls in natural and silver.
Size:
Height 5.5cm
Width 6.5cm
Fea...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Romantic Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Rhodium
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels
CIRCA: 1998
MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold
GEMSTONE: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
WEIGHT: 23.1 grams
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter - 1 1/2"
HALLMARKS: VCA, 1998, C...
Category
1990s North American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Plated Vintage Phoenix Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 18K Gold Plated Vintage PhoenixBrooch, a stunning piece from the 1970s that combines luxury with a bold design. This remarkable brooch ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Modernist Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Modernist Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% genuine.
A un...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Long Bar Leaf Shining Crystals White Pearls Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Long Bar Leaf Shining Crystals White Pearls Brooch, Gold Tone
Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this brooch. Crafted fr...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Baroque Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage Mitchel Maer Emerald Crystal Cascade Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Mitchel Maer Emerald Brooch. Tumbling shades of green catch the eye.
This adorable vintage Mitchel Maer brooch would have been made in London, England in the early 1950s. M...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Vintage Signed Rose Swarovski Topaz Crystal Dog Pin, Gold Finish, Black Enamel
By Swarovski
Located in Milford, DE
Unveil some vintage charm with this exquisite Swarovski topaz crystal dog pin. This pooch's glowing golden finish perfectly complements the pave topaz crystals, adding a touch of luxury to your ensemble.
The pin’s eyes and nose are delicately painted with black enamel, bringing the character to life. On the reverse, you’ll find the Swarovski Swan logo alongside playful bone markings, a nod to the piece’s whimsical spirit.
Compact and versatile, the pin measures a quaint 1.25 inches (3.175 cm) in height, making it an ideal accessory for any outfit. Whether you’re dressing up for a special occasion or adding a sparkle to your everyday look, this Swarovski dog...
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and collectible Trifari Art Deco Angel Fish Clip by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. High rhodium finish with elaborate pave work with ombre yellow enamel and large blue ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Fabrice Patriotic Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fabrice Patriotic Flower Brooch of colored resins with hand formed petals, stamens and stem. Signed Fabrice Paris.
1990's France. 3" x 2".
Category
1990s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Blue AB Crystal Demi Parure, Pin & Clip On Earrings, Aurora Borealis
Located in Milford, DE
Brooch size: 1.75 inches
Earring size: 0.75 inches each
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our vintage blue crystal demi parure, featuring a mesmerizing brooch and matching clip-on...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Lea Stein Red Marbled Fox Brooch with Black Eyes
By Lea Stein
Located in London, GB
Lea Stein red fox brooch with black eyes in very good condition, and featuring a lovely marbled design. The brooch is made from layered plastic, and measures length 9.5 cm / 3.7 inches, by maximum width 5.7 cm / 2.2 inches.
This is a beautiful collectable red marbled Lea Stein fox brooch...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Miriam Haskell Victorian-Inspired Vintage Pin Brooch, Open Center, Gold Finish
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the elegance of the Victorian era with this vintage brooch, inspired by the time period known for its sophistication and ornamentation.
The brooch, oval in shape and featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Chris Crouch, Moans Couture, 5" long gold & rhinestone bow heart pendant brooch
By Moans
Located in New York, NY
This brooch is a stunning statement piece, perfect for adding a touch of glamour to any outfit. It is comprised of three parts and measures a total of 5" in length. The 3" wide rhinestone bow top has a pin back and is constructed of twisted gold wire filled with suspended round, oval, emerald and pear shape large rhinestones that appear to float. The rhinestones sparkle beautifully in the light. The large 1.75" gold heart pendant adds a romantic touch and features a large 1" wide and tall fucsia crystal rhinestone surrounded by mini gold heart wirework and red rhinestone accents. Lastly, the bottom of the brooch has a 1.5" long pear shape faux pearl topped with a red and clear rhinestone rondel rings. The gold plate is bright and shiny. On the flat bar of the pin backing is a rectangular plaque inscribed Moans for Moan Couture by Christopher Crouch. This piece is truly a must-have accessory for any fashionista. Wear it on a blazer, dress, or even a handbag to instantly elevate your look. Chris Crouch...
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Icy Clear Aurora Borealis Crystal Cluster Oval Brooch, Silver Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Add a touch of vintage sparkle to your ensemble with this clear aurora borealis crystal cluster oval brooch. This exquisite piece showcases a radiant cluster of Aurora Borealis cryst...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Starfish Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning KJL Kenneth Jay Lane starfish earrings in gold tone metal each center set with a faux Aquamarine, down the center of each leg orange...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Heidi Daus Marquise Madness Jeweled Perched Bird Pin Brooch, Turquoise
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Take fashionable flight with this glamorous bird, adorned with turquoise crystals & cabochons, and perched on a jewel-encrusted branch with olivine, peridot, and jade colored crystal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Pin Brooch
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Valentino Garavani couture pin brooch boasts a dimensional gilt metal bowtie-shaped framing, all paved with tiny clear crystal rhinestones. The piece has a security cl...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Florenza Icy Blue Aurora Borealis Demi Parure, Brooch Pin, Clip on Earrings
By Florenza
Located in Milford, DE
Brooch size: 2.5 inches
Earring size: 1.25 inches each
Discover the enchanting allure of the Florenza demi parure, a stunning set that includes clip-on earrings and a matching pin. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Antique Floral Pin with Multi-Colored Crystals, Early 1900s, Gold Plated
Located in Milford, DE
4" x 1.5" (inches)
Unveil the allure of yesteryear with this enchanting antique gold-plated pin. This exquisite piece features an antique golden finish with a touch of vintage wear,...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique Art Deco Crystal Tassel Pin in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 2.25" x 1.75" (inches)
Step back in time with this glamorous vintage Art Deco pin, a true representation of the opulence and style of the r...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Blue Enamel Sterling Butterflies from Norway
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large Butterfly measures 1.12" x .73". It has a black enamel body and beautiful blue wings.
Smaller Butterfly measures .66" x .58". It has blue enamel wings with a sterling body. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Art Nouveau Crystal Flower Pin Pendant in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 1.25" (inches)
Discover the elegance of the Art Nouveau era with this stunning vintage pin that doubles as a pendant. This exquisite piece features clear crystals, meticulousl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Monet Elephant Brooch with Faux Pearl and Enamel Accents, Vintage, Gold Filled
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
3 x 1.5 inches
Embrace the timeless charm of vintage jewelry with this exquisite Monet elephant pin. Crafted with a lustrous gold-filled metal setting, this piece captures the majestic beauty of an elephant in mid-stride. A symbol of wisdom and strength, the elephant is delicately holding a single faux pearl in its trunk, adding a touch of sophistication to the design.
The brooch is further enhanced by vibrant red and green enamel accents, providing a pop of color that complements the golden hue. This enchanting accessory is perfect for collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike, seeking to add a unique touch to their ensemble.
Whether adorning a scarf, jacket, or bag, this vintage Monet brooch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled, Enamel
Art Deco Gripoix Style Pink Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Art Deco Gripoix Style Pink Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale pink glass petals are bezel set in brass with topaz crystal center set on gilt leaf base. A 1930's piece desi...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Brass
1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusually decorated with small partridge feathers like the yellow-gold gilt necklace commissioned by Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) that is featured on the front-and-back covers and centerfold of the French costume-jewelry hardcover book, Lina Baretti Parures, by Patrick Mauries, this unique pave-crystal yellow-gold gilt metal partridge-on-a-branch brooch is further distinguished as an unsigned Parisian-couture piece for Italian-born Schiaparelli with its combination of embossed text "Made In France" and "Modele Depose", along with the trombone clasp often used in the early 20th Century for custom-made French small brooches.
The book centerfold on pages 90-91 shows a closeup of the feathered necklace created by French-born Corsican Baretti, whose intricate decoration often mixed ready-made textural or shiny materials like velvet, cork, wire, rhodoid or raffia with custom-made metal, plastic or glass by specialized Parisian workshops such as Gripoix. The Baretti-book caption about the attributed necklace notes: "Collier realise pour Elsa Schiaparelli. Liege, soie, cannetille, perles de verre et plumes de perdix. Chaine en metal." While none of the captions date this necklace--which could have been from the same commission as our brooch--Baretti created one-of-a-kind jewelry for Schiaparelli from the 1930s until the early 1950s when the fashion designer retired.
Our brooch was most likely made for a fashion-show debut of one of Schiaparelli's themed clothing collections in the late 1930s for which she commissioned many costume-jewelry paruriers including Baretti. See our photo of a Schiaparelli 1930s...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a bakelite cherries with hand enamel leaves set into gilt bronze filigree settings. Unsigned but recognized as...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Diamond double clip Brooch
Located in London, England
DIAMOND DOUBLE-CLIP BROOCH
Cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds
Cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 2.65cts total
French assay marks
Length 5.6cm
Weight approx. 18.5g
Footnotes:
French a...
Category
Antique 17th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Massive Retro Flower Spray
Located in New York, NY
Massive Retro Flower Spray from the 1940's. Unsigned but likely made by Reja, with pierced leaves. Large gilt rose flowerheads with crystal centers are set on a large spray with enam...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Brooch/Pendant
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch/pendant featuring a massive gold toned openwork cross.
Can be worn as a pendant (come with a black velvet ribbon / ties at the neck).
Marked CHRIST...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Pink Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Pink camellia brooch.
Additional information:
Condition: Good condition
Dimensions: Height: 8 cm
Seller Reference:
Category
1990s French Brooches
Heidi Daus Strong Horse Swarovski Crystal Brooch, Collector's Pin, Multicolor
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Let this stunning pin gallop his way into your jewelry collection! This dazzling horse pin features fancy cut bezel set Swarovski crystals in an assortment of colors. Be prepared for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Brooches
Materials
Crystal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Pave Crystal Turtle Silver Brooch, Black Enamel
Located in Milford, DE
A brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This sparkling turtle features clear pave crystals, accented with black enamel outlines on the shell.
Hallmarks: Kenneth Lane, Made in USA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Rare Trifari large 3.25" fascia red aurora borealis margarita flower pin brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This Trifari pin is a stunning piece dating from the mid 1950s. It has the crown Trifari mark with c in a circle copyright mark dating seen on pieces from 1955 to 1969. This 3.25 inc...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Antique and Vintage Costume and Fashion Pins and Brooches
Antique and vintage costume and fashion pins and brooches are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed. In recent years, these accessories have seen increasing popularity.
Costume jewelry is made of inexpensive materials and is typically designed to accessorize with current fashions. There has been no shortage of unique fashion brooches created over the years by jewelers and jewelry houses such as Trifari, Kenneth Jay Lane and others. Enthusiasts of Chanel — the founder of which loved costume jewelry but couldn’t resist designing jewelry with diamonds — are also going to find that the range of fashion jewelry that has been created at the company includes sophisticated Chanel brooches embellished with pearls and glass jewels.
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.
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 in the collection of costume and fashion jewelry on 1stDibs.
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