Brooches Are Back?

Our favorite new freebie paper, Trending NY, just jumped on the “brooches are back” bandwagon. 

Will this trend finally come true?? We certainly hope so. So many wonderful brooches, pins and dress clips exist in the vintage market, just waiting to become the finishing touch on everything from a winter jacket to a wedding dress.

Brooches were incredibly popular during the Art Deco era, and Sotheby’s New York has some stunning pieces at this month’s Important Jewels sale. This impressive Cartier jewel has definitely caught our eye:

Platinum, diamond, rock crystal and onyx brooch.  Cartier, France. Estimate $20,000 - $30,000. 

Platinum, diamond, rock crystal and onyx brooch.  Cartier, France. Estimate $20,000 - $30,000. 

Of course, we have a few great Art Deco examples in our own collection as well:

Crafted in elegant geometric patterns in glittering gems and precious metals, our Deco brooches are anything but old-fashioned. What a fun new (old) trend!

Gray & Davis on Vogue.com

The summer is flying by - so quickly, in fact, that we're just getting around to sharing this neat Vogue.com engagement roundup that was published in June! So pleased that our turquoise and diamond cluster ring was included in the "heirloom" category. Thanks, Vogue!

Vintage cluster ring in Persian turquoise, diamond and 14k yellow gold. Currently available in the G&D online shop!

Vintage cluster ring in Persian turquoise, diamond and 14k yellow gold. Currently available in the G&D online shop!