Antique Lava Cameo brooch depicting Jesus, Silver mount
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique, mid 19th century Lava Cameo brooch. It has a typical dark beige tone, finely carved with the side profile of Jesus facing right. Lava Cameos and Lava ...
Silver
Marcel Boucher Pave Baguettes Floral Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Boucher crystal pave and baguettes floral bow brooch. Rhodium plated base metal, crystal rhinestones, pierce work set with rectangular and tapered b...
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal
BROOCH-Belle Époque Flower Diamond and Demantoid Garnet in Platinum & 18K Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
Embodying the ethereal elegance of the Belle Époque era, this antique floral brooch beautifully captures a perfect harmony of vibrant color, radiant light, and exquisite artistry. It...
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Lalaounis Horse Brooch Pin 18k Yellow Gold Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Vintage This piece is an 18k yellow gold brooch created by the renowned Greek jeweler I The brooch is a prime example of Lalaounis's signature style, which often draws from ancient ...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Royal Crown Brooch, Coro
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Royal Crown Brooch, Coro. High quality manufacture set in rhodium metal with pave work, hand set with tiny emerald cabs and squares. Uns...
Rhodium
CHANEL gold 23P CC HEARTS ROUND Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel round brooch in gold-tone metal is a delicate yet striking accessory. Featuring a classic CC at the center, it is framed by a ring of miniature hearts, add...
Vintage 9ct Gold, 1980s Diamond & Pearl Golf Club Tie Slide Clip
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Golf Tie Clip 9ct Gold Circa 1980s Introducing a striking 9ct gold golf club tie slide from the 1980s, a perfect blend of vintage charm and luxury. This exquisite piece fe...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1930s Trifari KTF Endearing French Bulldog Brooch
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
1930s Rare Trifari KTF french bulldog enamel brooch The charming diminutive brooch is designed in the likeness of a endearing french bulldog sheathed wit...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
$1,822Sale Price|25% Off
18k Yellow Gold Lion Brooch with Diamonds, Emerald Eye & Ruby Detail
Located in New York, NY
Commanding and full of character, this 18k yellow gold lion brooch blends luxury craftsmanship with a bold, fashion-forward edge. The lion’s face is accented with sparkling diamonds,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Victorian 16.8g Carved Banded Agate Barrel Bar Brooch, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Victorian 16.8g Carved Banded Agate Barrel Bar Brooch, Circa 1870 A striking piece of authentic 19th-century history, this large Victorian bar brooch features a continuous, beautifully carved cylinder of natural Scottish banded agate. The deep chocolate-brown stone showcases parallel milky-white bands running through its polished, translucent body. The reverse retains its original mid-Victorian base metal mounts, showcasing a hand-crimped wavy friction pin and an authentic open C-clasp configuration. Honest signs of age only seen to the silver pin itself and brass mount also visible around the hinge mechanism, typical for genuine jewelry of this era. There are no chips on the agate stone it is in impeccable condition. M E A S U R E M E N T S & S P E C I F I C A T I O N S ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • Total Weight: 16.86 Grams • Brooch Length: 75 mm (Exactly 2.95 Inches) • Brooch Width: 12 mm (Approx. 0.47 Inches) • Gemstone: Natural Hand-Carved Banded Agate • Metal Fitting: Base Metal / Gilt Brass • Clasp Style: Antique C-Clasp with Friction Pin • Age / Era: High Victorian / Circa 1870 • Condition: Good antique condition with historic repair • Category: Scottish Pebble Jewelry
Agate, Silver, Brass
Vintage Cherny 18K Gold, Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Figural Bird Brooch
By Cherny
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage gold and multi-gemstone figural brooch. By Rudi Cherny of the Australian jewelry company 'Altmann + Cherny'. In 18 yellow gold with...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone textured designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A67 ❤️❤️ V...
CORO signed vintage silver tone colorful rhinestones designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CORO • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ...
Vintage CAROLEE signed gold tone faux stones designer small bee insect brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CAROLEE • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...
Vintage lady’s head plastic designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • resin / plastic • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ❤️❤️ VINTAG...
Large Antique Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Disc Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb quality antique Etruscan Revival gold and cabochon garnet Greek key motif disk brooch. Centered by a substantial 16mm round deep red cabochon garnet set in a rope twist frame ...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel by Lagerfeld Large Deep Purple Silk Velvet Corsage Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A super luxe and wonderfully large Vintage Chanel Corsage Brooch. Crafted in deep purple silk velvet with a silk backing and glossy stamens. In very good vintage condition, signed, a...
Schiaparelli Faux Pearl and Pave Ball Flower Brooch
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Schiaparelli Faux Pearl and Pave Ball Flower Brooch from the 1950's. Dimensional flower form with faux pearls studded with pave crystal spheres set in textured golden petals....
Gilt Metal
Vintage gold red green clear HO HO HO rhinestones Christmas designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A68 ❤️❤️ ...
Vintage gold tone green rhinestone flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤️❤️...
Gübelin 18k Bicolor Gold Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1990
By Gubelin
Located in The Hague, ZH
Gübelin - 18k bicolor gold brooch with ruby and single-cut diamond, 0.05 ct, F/G - VS/SI Detailed description: The brooch is approximately 4.4 cm by 3.4 cm Weight: 8.9 grams Set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Roger Jean Pierre Crystal Leaf Dew Drop Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Roger Jean Pierre Crystal Leaf Brooch of blackened Japaned metal, set with vari sized round crystals and crystal baquettes with a large focal dew drop round crystal. French ...
Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Certifications: VCA Certificate of Authenticity Size: 2 inches Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 21.17 grams Period: 1979 Condition: Used ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Heart Shaped Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pendant Ref: 740551
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This impressive Belle Epoque heart-shaped jewel is centered with a magnificent unheated aquamarine framed by numerous chunky old mine cut diamonds, all set in silver over ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Miriam Haskell Turquoise Pate de Verre Wrap Lariat
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell early Turquoise Pate de Verre Wrap Lariat from the late 1930's. These lovely lariats have clip fittings on the ends, which were originally designed to be attached to d...
Gilt Metal
Early Marcel Boucher Ruby Lily
Located in New York, NY
Early Marcel Boucher Ruby Lily from the 1930's. Large striking floral spray with pave accents and ruby paste center. 1930's USA. Signed. 3.25" x 2".
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Mid-Century Lucite and Blue Rhinestone Gold-Tone Beetle Brooch, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This charming mid-century beetle brooch is a playful example of 1950s figural costume jewelry. Crafted in gold-tone metal, the brooch features a translucent Lucite shell overlaying a...
Crystal
Vintage Crystal-Pavé Octopus Brooch with Oversized Pearls Statement Sea Life
Located in Milford, DE
This spectacular vintage octopus brooch is an unforgettable statement piece, lavishly pavé-set with hundreds of brilliant crystals and wrapped around a cluster of luminous faux pearl...
Crystal
Vintage gold rhinestones pearl dangle heart bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Crab Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage crab brooch is a wonderfully expressive and highly collectible figural piece, set with 0.46ctw of rubies and 0.15ctw of diamonds in a warm 14k yellow gold setting. Crab jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$500Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Antique Style Sterling Silver Bird Brooch Pendant with Ruby & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This striking 3.65 carats bird brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and is adorned with pavé set round diamonds measuring approximately 0.89 mm. A vivid round ruby measur...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Christian Lacroix Colorful Crystal and Silk Jeweled Floral Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris floral jeweled brooch features a dimensional flower shape with gilt metal framing all textured and ornate with multicolor crystal rhinestones. S...
Gilt Metal
Estate 3 Carat Diamond Encrusted Rose Brooch in 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking estate brooch, created in America during the 20th century, features a timelessly elegant rose motif encrusted with approximately 151 diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Gold
Gripoix Glass De Nicola Brooch
Located in New York, NY
De Nicola Gripoix Glass Anglo Indian crest shape brooch. Composed of pink ruby, emerald and sapphire hand poured glass enamels. A large focal sapphire ca...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin. Cabochon opal bezel set within a filigree frame of platinum openwork, set on a yellow gold 18k shaft. T...
Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Unisex Gold Double Wavy Windy Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Unisex Large Vivid Double Textured Wavy Windy Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition, 100% Genuine. A unique piece. ...
Gold Plate
MARVELLA signed vintage gold silver tone ancient coin pearl designer brooch
By Marvella
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MARVELLA • gold tone and silver with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Large Crystal and Jet Fringed Rhinestone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Striking, Large Crystal and Jet Fringed Rhinestone Brooch from the 1980's. Clear crystal and jet square cut stones are set into blackened metal with rhinestone fringe...
Vintage ITALY gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • gold tone Italian brooch • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minim...
Vintage HOUSE PINS by LUCINDA black green heart resin designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed LUCINDA • resin • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of wear Sku A63 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNE...
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Gold Massive Swirl Feather Chunky Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Massive Extra Large Openwork Swirl Twist Feather Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss. 100% Ge...
Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Citrine Topaz Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A carved mother-of-pearl flower forms the foundation for this elegant one-of-a-kind combination pendant and brooch. Pear shaped cabochons of amethyst, citrine, blue topaz and green ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
$340Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Bochic Orient Butterfly Pink & White Zircon Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Silvorra Bochic Orient brooch pendant is meticulously handcrafted from 925 sterling silver in a graceful butterfly motif. It features an enchanting mix of pink and whi...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Marcel Boucher Enamel Radish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Super rare Marcel Boucher 1941 radish bunch brooch of metallic and pearlized cold enamel with crystal rhinestone pave set in rhodium plate. Especially rare with original enamel. Excellent Condition. Length 3" x Width 2.50" NOTE Brooch is signed with the Boucher Phrygian...
Rhodium, Enamel
Circa 1970 Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Ruby "Sea Urchin" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This dome-shaped pin is made up of 13 spiny little flowers and prong-set in the center of each flower is either a ruby or a diamond: > The nine rubies are 3mm (approx 0.11 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Denmark 830 Silver 66 Carnelian Flower Pin/Brooch #25615
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark 830 Silver 66 Carnelian Flower Pin/Brooch This beautiful pin features flowers with carnelian accents. Design #66. Hallmarks date this piece to circa 1915-30, an...
Carnelian, Silver
Vintage 80's flapper art deco style ladies face designer pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • good and silver tone with hand painted resin material • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sign...
CHANEL gold 23C MONTE CARLO CHARMS HANGER Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Clothing Hanger brooch in gold-tone metal and black resin is a dazzling statement piece adorned with symbolic charms. Featuring strass-encrusted stars, a f...
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch from the late 1930's. Dimensional and large brooch with amazing design and signature square cut faux ruby stones used primarily by Boucher. This brooch is designed in pieces and assembled like fine jewelry with extremely tight pave rhinestone work with tapered baguettes. Collector quality, the finest in period faux jewelry, a brooch of this high quality rarely comes to market. High rhodium original finish. 3" x 3.25" in height. Unsigned. 1930's USA. Born in Paris, Marcel Boucher worked as a jewelry designer for Cartier, who brought him to the United States. In the 1930s, he took a job with Mazer Bros...
Gilt Metal
$300Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Magnificent Multi-Sapphire & Opal Oxidised Fan Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant 15 Carat opal, multi sapphire and diamond brooch is crafted in 925 sterling silver. Sparkling diamonds in mixed sizes are delicately set throughout the design, totalling...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Victorian Hand-Carved Angel Skin Shell Cameo Brooch of Flora, Goddess
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exquisite antique Victorian cameo brooch from the late 19th century, featuring a masterfully hand-carved depiction of Flora, the mythological Roman goddess of spring, flowers, and...
Coral, Gold Plate
Vintage CHANEL 1994 Spring Collection Faux Pearl Nautical Helm Brooch (94P)
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exceptional collector's piece from the Spring 1994 (94P) Collection, this vintage CHANEL brooch beautifully showcases Karl Lagerfeld’s iconic embrace of maritime elegance. Designe...
Antique Dragon Stickpin of 10k Gold - Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique stickpin dating to 1900 featuring a finely detailed dragon crafted in 10K gold and coiled around a pearl. Dragon motifs enjoyed popularity during the late Victorian and early...
Pearl, 10k Gold
Vintage NINA RICCI gold faux emerald pearl turquoise dangle designer brooch
By Nina Ricci
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NINA RICCI • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 3.5" by 1.75" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal s...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A63 ❤️❤️ ...
Coro Twist Trembler Duette Clip Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Coro Twist Trembler Duette Clip Brooch from the 1930's. Brooch composed of 2 floral clips with crystal baguettes, trembling flower heads and enamel. Both clips can be worn separately...
Gilt Metal
CHANEL ruthenium 21B STRASS & CHAIN CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel CC brooch in gold-tone metal is a striking blend of elegance and edge. Adorned with shimmering strass for a touch of brilliance, it is framed by a delicate...
Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray
Located in New York, NY
Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray from the late 1930's. High style design, with leaves and sprays of faux cab rubies. 3" x 2.5" wide.
Vermeil, Rhodium
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Serpent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This large and dramatic silver brooch is commanding in its appearance. What a statement it makes on a winded coat or jacket. the sensuous and iconic style of...
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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