Jay Flex, Vintage Sterling Silver & Rhinestone Brooch, Canada, circa 1950s
Located in Chatham, CA
JAY FLEX - Vintage fine quality retro style sterling silver and rhinestone brooch - signed verso - Canada - circa 1950's. Good vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs -...
Sterling Silver
BURKHARDT - Vintage Engraved Sterling Silver Brooch - Canada - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, CA
BURKHARDT (Manufacturer) - BIRKS (Retailer) - Vintage engraved sterling silver brooch - fine hand made quality - featuring a floral and scroll pattern - original pin and closure - si...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Viking Ship Brooch - Unsigned - Canada - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage hand carved bovine bone Viking ship brooch - featuring a carved and pierced profile with a polished finish - original pin and safety catch to the back - unsigned - Canada - l...
BOND BOYD - Vintage Sterling Silver Bow Brooch - Signed - Canada - Circa 1940's
By Bond Boyd
Located in Chatham, CA
BOND BOYD - Vintage sterling silver bow brooch or pin - signed on the back - marked 'STERLING' - Canada - circa 1940's.
Sterling Silver
1970s D'Orlan Rhinestone Encrusted Shell Brooch
By D'Orlan
Located in London, GB
This D-Orlan shell like brooch is a truly eye-catching piece and is circa 1970s.
Vintage Bond Boyd 45mm Sterling Silver Flower Brooch with Cultured Pearl
By Bond Boyd
Located in London, GB
Vintage Bond Boyd 45mm Sterling Silver Multi-Layer Flower Brooch with Cultured Pearl, Circa 1950 An exceptional example of mid-century Canadian craftsmanship, this striking Moderni...
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 1950s Gold & Ruby Brutalist Walter Schleup Brooch
By Walter Schluep
Located in Maywood, NJ
Bruatlist jewelery design is fully embodied in this 14k gold and ruby brooch, meticulously crafted by Walter Schleup in his Montreal studio. "Walter Schluep, who trained as a jewel...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
D'Orlan Vintage Rare Gold Double Heart Love Crystals Rectangle Circle Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
BUTLER - Vintage Gold Tone & Rhinestone Heart Brooch - Signed - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
BUTLER - Vintage gold tone heart brooch - set with a single pear shaped rhinestone - hinged pin to the back - signed - circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damag...
D'Orlan Vintage Rare Gold Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Vivid Black Enamel Leopard Green Eyes Neck Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Coral Brooch Pendant W/ Coral Drops and Crystophase Drop
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Cameo brooch is done in Mediterranean Coral with a lovely elaborate ladies face and headdress. It is further decorated with two Coral drops and one Crystaphase drop. Thi...
Chrysophrase, Coral, 14k Gold
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
Gilles Maurel Organic Brooch In Oxidized Copper And 18kt Gold With One Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
An organic brooch designed by Gilles Maurel. An intricate organic piece of jewelry, created in Quebec Canada by the artist jewelers Gilles Maurel, back in the late 1980.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper
Keyes (Canada) Gilded Gold "Leaf" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Keyes wonderfully detailed gilded gold hardware "Leaf" brooch measures 1 7/8" in length, 1 5/8" in width and 1/8" in depth.
Esther Wertheimer Relay Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Sterling silver brooch made by Canadian sculptor Esther Wertheimer, born 1926-2016.
Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch
By Birks
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Statement Brooch created by Birks Jewelry of Canada. The brooch was purchased around 1969 in Canada.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed 1950s Sherman Aurora Borealis Coated Brooch and Earring
Located in Houston, TX
This 1950's signed by Sherman aurora borealis coated brooch comes with matching clip-on earrings. They are quite easy to have made into pierced earrings as well. The set twinkles wi...
1980s Martha Sturdy Vancouver Bronze Tribal Geometric Brooch Pin with Coil Drops
By Martha Sturdy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is 3" long at its longest point. Sturdy is among Canada's most prolific designers of both jewelry, accessories and furniture!
MONIQUE DROLET Modernist Boomerang Copper Enameled Brooch Pin and Earrings Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This MONIQUE DROLET Modernist Boomerang Copper and Enameled Brooch Pin and Earrings Set is classically 1950s in tone, material and execution. Part of the Modernist tradition in Quebe...
Designer Pearl 18k Gold Brooch by Maurice Brault, 1970s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of curved linear design, in 18k gold accented with light blue Murano glass and cultured pearls. 20th century, signed. 4 in. (10.2 cm.) long. Maurice Brault (1930-2018) was a Montr...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 18.5 in D 4.72 in L 3.54 in
Brochard Old Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Retro Brooch 3.10 Carat 'Approximate'
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Brochard Old Cut Diamond 18Kt White Gold Retro Brooch from the 1960's. Set with 92 old cut diamonds weighing 3.10ct (approx.). The brooch has a "Fleur de Lys" shape and has a...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Birks Cultured Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Wreath Brooch 14 Karat Gold
By Birks
Located in Aurora, Ontario
Birks was issued a royal warrant in the 1930s and went on to be an official supplier to the british royal family for quite some time. This brooch is a piece of history and is stampe...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Michael Valitutti 14 Karat Gold Bumble Bee with 20 Sapphires 1.47 Carat
By Michael Valitutti
Located in Overland Park, KS
Michael Valitutti 14k Gold Bumble Bee with 20 Sapphires 1.47ctw weighing 6.2 gram. Michael Valitutti G.G. (GIA) has been in the jewelry business since 1980 and holds a Graduate Gemo...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Roberto Coin 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet 16.8 Grams
By Michael Valitutti
Located in Overland Park, KS
Roberto Coin 18k Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet. Marked (Star 1226 VI) Started in 1977, Roberto Coin is a comparatively young fine jewelry brand but it has quickly become an interna...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Roden Brothers Sterling Silver Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique gilt sterling silver pin brooch by Roden Bros Silver Ltd., a Canadian brand active from 1891 to 1953.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid Century 'Brutalist' Brooch Pin by Birks
By Birks
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather wonderful brooch pin was handcrafted by the Canadian jeweller 'Birks' likely during the 1970s.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.15 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Double Heart Love Whole Crystals Rectangle Circle Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Carl Poul Petersen Industrial Style Modernist Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
By Carl Poul Petersen
Located in Montreal, QC
Featuring a Mid Century Modern Industrial Style Sterling Silver Bar Pin by famed Canadian Silversmith Carl Poul Petersen Approx. 2.5” Long. Dynamic and Understated!
Sterling Silver
Sold
W 0.99 in L 2.56 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.15 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Double Heart Love Whole Crystals Rectangle Circle Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.15 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Double Heart Love Whole Crystals Rectangle Circle Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.99 in L 2.56 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Textured Large Black Enamel Knot Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.99 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Vivid Black Enamel Leopard Green Eyes Crystals Neck Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Textured Large Black Enamel Knot Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.99 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Vivid Black Enamel Leopard Green Eyes Crystals Neck Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Walter Schluep Figural Sterling Gold Bird Pin
By Walter Schluep
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Walter Schluep Figural Bird Pin; 18k and Sterling Silver; eye set with Green Tourmaline, approx. size: 48.5mm x 31mm. Marked: STERL. + 18K SCHLUEP plus his trademark signat...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sherman Mid Century Demi Parure Crystal Brooch and Earrings
By Sherman Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Mid Century Modern Signed Sherman Brooch and matching Earrings; Deco-esque symmetrical fan clips; Swarovski Clear Austrian Crystal; all pieces are signed on silver tone rhodium plate...
Base Metal
Sold
W 1.97 in D 0.51 in L 1.57 in
Walter Schluep 18kt Retro Modernist Pendant Brooch with Labradorite Gemstone
By Walter Schluep
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist pendant-brooch designed by Walter Schluep. A great three-dimensional work of art of modernism, created in Canada, around the sixties.
Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.26 in D 0.72 in L 3.27 in
TONI CAVELTI 1965 Brutalist Convertible Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Kunzite
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible pendant brooch designed by Toni Cavelti. Fabulous sculptural piece of brutalist art, created in Vancouver by the famous iconic Canadian designer and goldsmith Toni Cavel...
Kunzite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
W 1.63 in D 0.5 in L 1.38 in
Guy Vidal, Brutalist Pewter Brooch, Signed, Canada 'Quebec', circa 1970s
Located in Chatham, CA
GUY (Gilles) VIDAL - Modernist / Brutalist pewter brooch - hand made - original pin with safety catch to the back - warm aged patina - signed - Canada (Quebec) - circa 1970's.
Mid Century Modern Walter Schluep Gold Abstract Brooch Pin
By Walter Schluep
Located in Montreal, QC
Dynamic Abstract 18K yellow gold Pin set with one facet cut tourmaline inspired by Habitat 67, all handmade in 18K yellow gold, by Walter Schluep; Marked: 18K SCHLUEP; One-of-a-Kind;...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Paash Sapphire Diamond Gold Abstract Mid Century Modern Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Dynamic Abstract 18K Gold Pin inspired by Habitat 67, all handmade in 18K yellow gold, set with a sapphire weighing approx.1.80ct (minor chips) and a pair of round mine-cut diamonds...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Textured Large Black Enamel Knot Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Birks Diamond Two Color Gold Floral Pendant and Pin
By Birks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brooch is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. The brooch is composed of 14k yellow and white gold with diamonds. It features an abstract floral design. Measures...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Toni Cavelti Diamond, Sapphire 18k White Gold Yacht Nautical Pendant, Brooch
Located in New York, NY
In 1957 Cavelti won his first award for a ring design, followed by another in 1963 for a brooch. His third Diamonds International Award was for a necklace for Queen Elizabeth and his...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Sherman Fuchsia Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch
By Sherman Jewelry
Located in Toronto, ON
Sherman fuchsia aurora borealis rhinestone butterfly brooch. Goldtone metal setting. Excellent vintage condition. Signed Sherman on reverse.
Clive Kandel 18th Century Style Cubic Zirconia Large Sterling Bow Pin
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Marie Antoinette Collection garland style large faux diamond bow pin micro pave cubic zircons set in rhodium sterling makes this large 3'' wide by 2'' deep very much a statement jewe...
Sterling Silver
Garrards 18 Carat White Gold Royal Military College of Canada Sweetheart Brooch
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning 18ct White Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Enamel brooch modelled in the form of the Royal Military College of Canada crest.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Walter Schluep & Hans Gehrig Sterling Brooch
By Walter Schluep
Located in Montreal, QC
Sterling brooch modernist design with a 20 x 17 mm, agate semi precious stone, circa 1980. Signed HG-WS sterling, brooch measures 3 inches long. In good condition.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Mint Collection Of Queen's Coronation Swarovski Rhinestone Crown Pins
Located in New York, NY
A mint collection of the Queen's Coronation crown pins set with Swarovski rhinestones made in 1953. Four perfect Crown pins would make a statement as scatter pins or worn singly. Siz...
Modern Brutalist Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Montreal, QC
14k yellow gold modern Brutalist pendant stamped 14k. Measures 58mm x 44mm, in good condition. Weighs about 16.4 grams.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,000
H 1.13 in W 1.13 in D 0.25 in L 16 in
Jay Flex, Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Rhinestone Necklace, circa 1930s
Located in Chatham, CA
JAY FLEX - Art Deco antique sterling silver and rhinestone necklace - featuring a palmette designed pendant with a central baguette crystal - signed on one of the mounts - also marke...
Sterling Silver
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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