“Antique 14k Gold Russian Turquoise Anchor Brooch, Circa 1880”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold Russian brooch with turquoise anchour brooch was made in Moscow during the imperial Russian era 1880.c hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold standard and old Moscow a...
“Antique 14k Gold Russian Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, 1880”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold Russian rose cut diamond brooch in crescent design centered with pear shape rose cut diamond made in st Petersburg 1880.c unfoiled back in 14k gold setting and 4.5cm...
Diamond, 14k Gold
“Antique Russian 14k Gold Brooch, 2ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Circa 1880”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era old mine cut diamond 14k gold brooch in trimplant designe brooch with estimate weight of 2 carats brooch lenght 6cm made in moscow before 1899s hall mark...
Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k russian imperial era 1880.c brooch centered with 1 old mine cut diamond flanked with rose cut diamonds with magnificent workmanship total brooch lenght 5cm and gold weigh...
“Antique Russian Gold, 4ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds, circa 1880”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian lily of the valley brooch with old mine cut diamonds with an estimate diamond weight of 4 carats H color excellent spark magnificent workmanship hall marked 56 imperi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch, Russian, Circa 1870”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond brooch with an estimate diamond weight of 2.5 carats H color white excellent spark 4 cm length 14k gold finest hall marked 56 imperial Russian go...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Large Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch / Pendant Ref: 709116
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in Warsaw (Poland), then part of the Russian Empire, circa 1880 This large and rare Russo-Polish crescent is finely crafted in 14K gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.38 in Dm 1 in
1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Rare Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this Italian micro-mosaic was mounted as a Russian gold brooch by the St. Petersburg jeweler, Carl Petrov...
14k Gold, Gold
Russian Crescent and Clover Honeymoon Brooch, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Russian crescent moon and clover brooch in yellow gold, 1880s. The brooch, which has a loop and can be worn as a pendant, is set with old cut graduating diamonds, weighing approxim...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k Gold Russian old mine cut diamonds converted brooch with an estimate diamond weight of 2 carats made with unusual workmanship that could be used as necklace and brooch (c...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Russian Sapphire and Diamond Horse-Shoe Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Russian 19th century diamond and sapphire double horse-shoe brooch, consisted of two interlocking horse-shoes, the one encrusted with eight sapphires, the other with eighteen old-c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Paste Star Brooch, circa 1880, Russian
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique Victorian large Sterling Silver old cut Paste brooch is Circa 1880. Star brooches became popular during the ...
Sterling Silver
Russian Imperial-era Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin/Pendant, Nicholls & Plinke, 1880s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, depicting a Roman ruin, this 19th century Italian micro-mosaic memento of a Grand Tour, was mounted as a gold ...
14k Gold, Gold
Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Stamped with hallmarks for St. Petersburg, circa 1880 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) long.
Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz measuring approximately 8.2 x 6.2mm, cut-down set in yellow gold collet with closed bac...
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
“Antique Ottoman 2ct Rose Cut Diamond Brooch in 10k Gold, Circa 1850”
Located in Cairo, EG
Pair of antique rose cut diamond brooch with an estimate weight of 2 carats back foild technique in 10k oxdized gold dates back to the ottoman era 1850.c brooch lengh 4.5cm magnifice...
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...
18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified Untreated No Oil Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
AGL certified 16.88 carat no oil untreated Colombian Emerald center.
Emerald
“Antique Russian Rose Cut Diamond Necklace, 8ct, 56 Gold, Circa 1900”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian rose cut diamond necklace with an estimate diamond weight of 8 carats in movable dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imp...
Diamond
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
$38,662
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
“Antique Victorian 10k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant, Circa 1880”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats back foiled technique centered with a pear shape rose cut diamond decorted with a lotus flower on...
Diamond
New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Fully Beaded Silk Dress Gown Designer size 42 ( run smaller - measurements provided ) 100% Silk Wisteria Purple Dress with Tulle Fully Embellished Ove...
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
$152,000Sale Price|20% Off
L 14.5 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Turquoise, and Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Experience the elegance of this Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Turquoise and Diamond Necklace Earrings Set, a stunning ensemble that epitomizes the luxury and craftsmanship of ...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian 24.00ct Amethyst Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 24.00 carat, heart shaped amethyst sits central to this Victorian pendant. Set into silver, as was common in the Victorian period, the amethyst is surrounded by a halo of ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Magnificent Edwardian Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Edwardian Platinum Diamond Necklace Details: Material: Platinum Diamonds: approx. 15 carats old-mine cut diamonds. Diamond quality: HIJ VIS 2SI Pearl: certified natura...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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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