Vintage David Andersen Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Owl Brooches
By David Andersen
Located in New York, NY
These vintage David Andersen owl brooches are crafted in sterling silver and decorated with vivid blue enamel in varying tones.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Owl Brooch by RÉJA vermeil sterling silve, large rhinestne 1940 USA,
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love these animals brooches series from RÉJA NY, they are from my personal collection. All bodies of the animals are presented with a large cut rhinestone. Worked in silver sterlin...
Crystal, Agate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
$207Sale Price / item|50% Off
Vintage Style Victorian Opal Ruby Stone Diamond Owl Brooch Unisex 925 Silver Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Victorian Style Opal Ruby Stone Diamond Owl Brooch Silver Unisex Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and owl, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
LB offers Wooden Buckle Sterling Dogwood Brooch Bone Owls Glass Heishi Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a one of a kind, Handmade, Sterling Silver Dogwood blossom Vintage Brooch and vintage Carved wooden Buckle centerpiece necklace.
Sterling Silver
Rare Spratling Sterling Silver Owl Brooch with Cabochon Amethyst Eyes
By William Spratling
Located in Bedford, NY
William Spratling is the father of Mexican silversmithing. It has the original sterling silver patina. Marked with Spratling sterling silver Mexico on the back. This is made by hand.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Early 830 Silver "Owl" Brooch No 44
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Early 830 Silver "Owl" Brooch No 44 Early C clasp style. Excellent original patina. Raised beaded "GI" hallmarks circa 1919. One of the "eyes" has a small depression...
Sterling Silver
Andrew Grima Winking Owl Agate Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical piece of jewelry from one of the premiere masters of British jewelry design. Only Andrew Grima can take a piece of agate and turn it into an owl’s slyly winking visage.
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Antique Owls and Crescent Brooch, Sterling Silver, 9k Gold and Paste Stone
Located in NEWARK, GB
Crescent moons were a popular motif in Victorian and later Edwardian jewellery, they are attributed to a number of meanings from feminine strength to changes or new chapters. Owls s...
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Retro 1940s Owl Brooch Pin Pendant.
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous vintage retro 1940s owl brooch pin pendant. Beautifully worked mixed metals, comprising sterling silver, gun metal, copper and brass; turquoise eyes!
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Cartier Opal Ruby Stone Diamond Owl Brooch Silver Unisex Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Victorian Cartier Opal Ruby Stone Diamond Owl Brooch Silver Unisex Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and owl, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Fabulous Vntage Retro Mixed Metal Owl Pin/Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Amazing vintage retro owl pin/pendant. Beautifully worked mixed metals, comprising sterling silver, gun metal, copper and brass; turquoise eyes! Highly Collectible. This versatile pi...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Ruth Berridge American Modernist Sterling Silver Owl Brooch
By Ruth Berridge
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Owl pin made by Ruth Berridge of New York, New York. Pin measures 1 1/4" by 1". Signed Berridge, Sterling, Handmade. In very good vintage condition.
Sterling Silver
Sold
W 1.13 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Enamel Owl David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Brooch Pins Fine Estate
By David Anderson
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful signed David Andersen Enamel Sterling Silver Owl Brooch Pins; in 3 beautiful colors, Snowy White, Purple tones and Soft White with black accents; lovely gold wash on back;...
Sterling Silver
Blue Eyed Owl Head Sterling Silver CZ Accents Brooch Pin Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Alluring Owl Sterling Silver pin brooch, featuring cabochon glass eyes and accented by sparkling CZ in the forehead; marked: STERLING; approx. pin size: 1.75” x 1.5”.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.97 in W 1.78 in D 0.6 in
CORO DUETT OWL BROOCH, dating 1944 Sterling Silver, USA aquamarines and enamel
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Coro Sterling Silver gold pave Duett 2 Owl Brooch . Size: Height 5cm/2" Width 4m3 cn / 1.7" Deep 1.5cm /0.6" Features: - Signed on an owl 'Coro Sterling' - Marked Sterling in va...
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Corocraft Owl ‘hoots’ Duette Brooch in Sterling Silver 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The Owls faceted foil-backed amber crystal eyes are complimented by the finely set rhinestones and colorful yet delicate enamel that adorns these weighty solid sterling silver owls.
Silver
Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A stunning example of Native American workmanship on this inlaid Zuni Pin. Out of a massive collection of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Southwestern Jewelry The brooch is Pawn, purchased o...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Whimsical Owl on a branch vermeil brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderfully detailed "Owl" set in cz, gilded gold vermeil hardware is accented with amethyst-like eyes, and emerald cz leaves. The brooch measures 1 1/2" width x 1" height. Stam...
Amethyst, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
William Spratling Silver and Amethyst Owl Pin
By William Spratling
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 William Spratling Sterling silver Owl Pin, measuring 2 1/4 inch in length and 2 inch wide,the solid pin is set with Cabochon Amethyst Eyes.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling silver three owl brooch
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Silver Brooch of 3 Owls, with Blue Paste Eyes similar to Blue Sapphire Brooch has no Hallmarks but tests as Sterling 925 silver.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Brooch Owl Motif 1960
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver brooch by Antonio Pineda, of Taxco, Mexico, in an owl motif, with a whimsical eye
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Black Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Enamels Owls Shaped Brooch
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Black rhodium plated 925 sterling silver with enamels Owls shaped brooch. Elegant brooch made in 925 sterling silve plated with black rhodium and embellished with synthetic pink coru...
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
William Spratling Iconic Sterling Silver & Amethyst Owl Pin 1948
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1948 sterling silver pin by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico, the iconic pin depicted on the cover of Bille Hougart's book, with hand incised lines & detai...
Sterling Silver
$1,495
H 0.8 in W 0.6 in Dm 0.6 in L 0.8 in
Rare 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch 0.80 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Rare 14 karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch, a stunning and unique piece that exudes timeless charm and sophistication. This exquisite brooch m...
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$20,000Sale Price|28% Off
Enamel Articulated Snake Serpent Bracelet Diamond Head 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This enamel articulated Snake bracelet is by far my favorite. This bracelet is knock down gorgeous. As you can see I own lot's of snake bracelets but this one is the best I have ev...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$924Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
New 1.50 Carat Blue Sapphire Sterling Silver Post Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just gorgeous! The stones are from Africa and measure .75 cts each. They are a deep rich blue and are oval stones that measure 7 x 4.5 mm. They are surrounded b...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$17,433
H 2.17 in W 6.3 in L 8.86 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel Made in France Stamp A in square (1997) Made of shiny niloticus crocodile and golden hardware Lined with la...
$400Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.56 in L 0.56 in
New 1.54 Carat Blue Sapphire & Gold and Blue Enamel Gold PL Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just gorgeous! The each have seven 3 mm blue sapphires that total .77 on each earring. They are set in a beautiful gold floral and blue enamel setting . They ha...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Enamel
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
An Antique 18 Carat Gold old Snake Necklace with Emerald and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An antique 18-carat yellow gold snake necklace, in the head a pear-shaped, faceted natural Colombian emerald in a slightly bluish green color (10.6 x 8.0 mm, NEL certificate: E 24202...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1880. A gold and silver necklace with one central florette set with a natural round pearl surrounded by eight petals, each set with ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bird set with cabochon-cut turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats) set in platinum; the eye and feathers are set with oval- and baguette cut-sapphires ...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond brooch/pendant. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.10 carats, further highlighted by nine roun...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
$325,000
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
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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