Rare Vintage Handcrafted Baltic Amber Brooch, Latvia, Circa 1930
Located in Boulder, CO
Rare solid amber brooch handcrafted in Latvia. This unique ring was a part of my late grandmothers robust collection of amber jewelry. She brought the pieces over on a boat while e...
Amber, Mixed Metal
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch, Circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
This wonderful Art Deco bar brooch stole our hearts the second we laid eyes on it. This antique brooch features a wonderful oval rose cut diamond in its center. Which was cut to refl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco 20ct Carved Ruby Diamond Brooch in Platinum & 18k Gold, 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco brooch is circa 1930 and is set with approximately 20 carats of carved rubies in gold and Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930 Diamond Platinum Double Clip Pin s Scroll Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage double clip pin brooch is finely crafted in solid platinum. It displays two main diamonds 1.75 cts, G-H color, VS1 clarity, surrounded by 160 genuine round cut...
Diamond, Platinum
$366Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage bird brooch made of Lucite and brown Bakelite from the 1930/40s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Clearly wonderful bird of paradise brooch made in the 1930/40s USA. Window glass/acrylic from the aircraft industry was used for this type of jewelry The bird was cut out of Bakeli...
Vintage 15ct Gold, Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch, Circa 1930s
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1930s A circa‑1930 carved shell cameo brooch, mounted in 15ct gold, featuring a finely modelled classical female profile.
Gold, 15k Gold
Marsh & Co. Art Deco Blackened Steel, 14k Gold, Pearl, & Diamond Brooch or Pin
By Marsh & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simply a wonderful Marsh & Co. American Art Deco brooch! Date: 1930-1940s Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Diamond, Pearl, Steel, 14k Gold
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
ART DECO 1940 Pendant-Brooch In Solid Platinum With 7.52 Ctw In VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco pendant-brooch with diamonds. This is a fantastic pendant-brooch created in America during the late art deco period, back in the 1930's.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Silver filigree and enamel butterfly brooch, Chinese circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
Chinese, circa 1930
Silver, Enamel
A sterling silver filigree and enamel butterfly brooch, Continental circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
Continental, circa 1930 Height 3cm x width 5.5cm x depth 1cm
Silver
Trifari Philippe 4 Piece Parure Crystal Floral Gold Earrings Brooch Choker c1940
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
This symbol pays homage to one of Philippe's most popular designs since he joined Trifari in 1930--a crown-shaped brooch.
Diamond, Crystal, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Gold
An Art Deco diamond and emerald double clip brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and emerald double clip brooch, consisting of two clips of geometric open-work design with scrolling details encrusted with old-European, Swiss and baguette cut d...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
Sapphire, Diamond and Enamel Car Brooch
Located in London, GB
A sapphire, diamond and enamel car brooch, the 1930's style car with round brilliant-cut diamond wheels, baguette-cut diamond window, calibré-cut sapphire body and bonnett, with blac...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Modernist Brooch by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very stylish Modernist Brooch by Jakob Bengel. Dating to the 1930's this is a very innovative and individual piece of jewellery, aesthetically characte...
Mixed Metal, Other
Unavailable
W 0.63 in L 1.26 in
Tortoise Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, Green Garnets, Diamonds & Rubies, USA circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Vintage piece in the Victorian style. 20th century, USA circa 1930. Stock No. 1671
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 2.5 in L 1.5 in
1930'S Art Deco Bakelite & Wood Figural "Diver Girl" Brooch Pin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930'S Art Deco Bakelite, Wood & Gilt Brass hand made figural "Diver Girl" Brooch Pin.
Unavailable
H 2.17 in W 1.46 in D 0.36 in
Vintage Briolette Almandine Garnet Brooch in 14 Carat Gold, circa 1930 - 1950
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable vintage brooch adorned with ten briolette cut almandine garnets that display a blazing cherry-red fire beneath their dark surface.
Garnet, Gold
Unavailable
H 1.46 in W 0.99 in D 0.28 in
Vintage Giardinetti Gemstone Flower Vase Brooch in 18ct Gold, circa 1930 -1950
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful 20th Century Giardinetti brooch depicting a vase of flowers and leaves topped with a turquoise, opal, garnet, ruby, peridots, and diamonds.
Gold
Modernist Dress Clip by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very stylish Modernist Dress Clip by Jakob Bengel. Dating to the 1930's this is a very innovative and individual piece of jewellery, aesthetically char...
Mixed Metal, Other
Modernist Dress Clip by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very stylish Modernist Dress Clip by Jakob Bengel. Dating to the 1930's this is a very innovative and individual piece of jewellery, aesthetically char...
Mixed Metal, Other
Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch from circa 1930-50s. There are 108 diamonds, 59 brilliant cut diamonds, 30 baguettes diamonds and 19 8/8 diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s TRIFARI RARE Fruit Salad DUETTE CLIP MATES Brooch/Clips/Pin
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This wondrously rare Clip Mates TRIFARI fruit salad masterwork is iconic of 1930s KTF Trifari Fruit Salad costume jewelry. The 2 clips could be worn as a pin, and or removed from the...
Art Deco Celluloid 1930s Novelty Brooch
Located in Westward ho, GB
Beautiful piece of jewellery dating to the 1930's is this novelty brooch depicting a 1920's/30's lady walking her dog, possibly an Airedale.
Silver Plate
Art Deco Celluloid 1930s Novelty Brooch
Located in Westward ho, GB
Beautiful piece of jewellery dating to the 1930's is this novelty brooch depicting a 1920's/30's lady walking her dog, possibly an Airedale.
Silver Plate
Large Floral Rhinestone Brooch with Gold Wash Over Silver
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a handsome large floral brooch, circa 1930's-1940's, masterfully crafted with fine detail.
Unavailable
W 1.19 in L 1.58 in
1940s Oval Agate Cabochon Set into a Sterling Silver Roped Shaped Bezel Brooch
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
1930's Oval Agate Cabochon set into a Sterling Silver Roped shaped Bezel Brooch Vintage 1930's beautiful oval shaped agate brooch with handmade sterling silver roped edge bezel.
Agate, Sterling Silver
1930's Art Deco Diamond Panel Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Grand and stately, this 1930’s platinum and diamond brooch has huge impact with a brilliant round center 1.25 carat diamond further enhanced with 157 diamonds weighing 4 carats total.
Diamond, Platinum
1930's Tiffany & Company Diamond Peridot Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Company Diamond Peridot Brooch from the late 1930's. This exquisite 18 karat yellow gold pin features 20 Old European cut diamonds and a large cushion shaped yellow peridot...
White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dolphin Heart Brooch, circa 1930
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dolphin Heart Brooch. Fully hallmarked Georg Jensen early oval dotted punch, 925 Sterling Denmark and design number 312. The Brooch depicting two dolphin...
Georg Jensen Hugo Liisberg Sterling Bird Brooch, Denmark, circa 1930
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Georg Jensen Hugo Liisberg large Sterling Silver flying bird Brooch, Denmark C.1930. The brooch depicting large bird on foliate branch, full Georg Jensen vintage oval dotted pun...
Sold
W 27.76 in D 3.94 in L 26.38 in
14 Karat Rose Gold and Platinum Citrine and Diamond "Bow" Brooch, circa 1930
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Circa 1930. 24.6 grams in gold weight.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold
H 0.45 in W 1.42 in L 1.34 in
Vintage 7.12Ct Aquamarine and 1.60Ct Diamond Platinum Spray Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 7.12 carat aquamarine and 1.60 carat diamond, platinum spray brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections Thi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Clips, circa 1930
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Tiffany Art Deco clips in their original box, these clips are one inch by one half inch with 76 round white diamonds and 24 baguette cut diamonds, (F/G) and very slightly included or...
Diamond, Platinum
1.20 Carat European Cut Diamond Vintage 1930s Art Deco Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1930's bar brooch. Extra high grade workmanship and beautiful original European cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Fred A. Block Sterling Silver 1930-1950’s Costume Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Fred A. Block Material: sterling silver Weight: 53.36 grams Dimensions: pin measures 65 X 65mm
Sterling Silver
Oscar Heyman Pansy Brooch with Yellow & White Diamonds in Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
They first started making the series of floral brooches in 1930, improving their mastery with every subsequent year as evidenced by this amazing brooch from 1980.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
H 2.95 in W 1.14 in D 0.67 in
VENETIAN 1940 Carved Ebony Prince Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Coral And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
This is an exceptional brooch created in Venice Italy, back in 1930's.The amazing brooch has been crafted in the shape of a Moorish prince in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with acce...
Coral, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Trifari by Alfred Philippe 1950S Gold & Invisibly Set Poinsettia Flower Pin
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Having first worked at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, Alfred Philippe brought expert craftsmanship and absolute elegance to Trifari "costume" jewelry from 1930 until 1968. This broo...
Crystal, Gold Plate
A silver and gilt filigree work butterfly brooch circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This very fine example most likely originates from Malta or Italy, where this fine work was popular and dates to circa 1930. It is made in the form of a large double winged butterfl...
Silver
GIA Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Brooch Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This one-of-a-kind, art deco diamond and emerald ring was originally a brooch from the 1930’s. The center rose-cut diamond is a beautiful 1.43-carat E/ VS2 diamond, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Gardenia Enamel and Diamond Ear Clips
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Weston, MA
The first Heyman gardenias were made in the 1930’s and were brooches. The first gardenias made by Heyman in the 1930s and were brooches
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
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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