$1,500
14k Baroque Akoya Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
A textured 14k yellow gold branch adorned with natural blue baroque Akoya pearls on a 1 inch pin
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
$1,600
14k Akoya Pearl Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
A satisfying presentation of 26 5-7mm Akoya pearls gracefully set on a 14k yellow gold branch with
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold
【Vine Symphony】Aurora Akoya Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the graceful rhythm of nature, this brooch blooms like a luminous vine — cascading
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Akoya Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ribbon Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful brooch consist of very fine white Akoya pearls measuring 6mm to 8mm in diameter
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearls: Akoya Pearls
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5 mm M288 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5.50 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5.50 mm M337 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver
Pearl, Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.65 mm M280 This elegant Authentic
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.5 mm M270 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.05 mm M279 This elegant Authentic
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7.40 mm M285 This elegant Authentic
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$399Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 14k Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 14k Gold 6 mm M273 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto 14k Gold
Pearl, 14k Gold
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6 mm 4.89 gr M186 This elegant Authentic
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.74 mm M303 This elegant
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.85 mm M302 This elegant
Pearl, Sterling Silver
【Lustre Arc】Aurora Akoya Pearl & Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A graceful ribbon-like form embraces cascading Akoya pearls, creating a brooch of flowing elegance
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Diamond & Akoya Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming brooch pin has been crafted from 14 karat white gold and set with diamonds and akoya
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floral Brooch with Diamonds & Akoya Pearl in Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
Evoking the ethereal beauty of a freshly picked spring blossom, this exquisite flower brooch
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 6.40-5.30 mm Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 6.40-5.30 mm Silver M376 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver
Pearl, Silver
$232Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5.5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5.5 mm M322 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.5 mm M296 This elegant Authentic
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$236Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.65 mm M297 This elegant Authentic
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm M342 This elegant Authentic
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Long Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic estate brooch by Mikimoto is finely crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and reflects
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Open Ring Brooch/Pin
Located in Seattle, WA
Embrace the elegance of this contemporary pearl brooch, featuring a circle of natural Akoya pearls
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mikimoto 14K Gold & Akoya Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage Japanese yellow gold and cultured pearl brooch. By Mikimoto. In 14 karat
Pearl, 14k Gold
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 5-7 mm Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5-7 mm 5.1 Grams M410 This elegant
Pearl, Silver
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 2.5-6 mm Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 2.5-6 mm 7 Grams M408 This elegant
Pearl, Silver
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Floral Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Floral Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm M385 This elegant Authentic
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm M379 This elegant Authentic
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Circular Flower Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Circular Flower Brooch Pin Sterling Silver M421 This elegant
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.10 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.10 mm M420 This elegant
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Akoya Pearl Diamond Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Wreath Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and elegant brooch featuring a plethora of fine AAA Akoya pearls. The pearls measure 5mm x
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6 mm M335 This elegant Authentic
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto 18 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Brooch Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto 18 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Brooch Pin Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 5.19
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Modernist 14k Gold & Akoya Pearl Brooch or Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Akoya pearls. Signed to the reverse. Simply a wonderful Japanese modernist brooch! Date: Mid to Late
Pearl, 14k Gold
$392Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm M320 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$392Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.16 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.16 mm M321 This elegant
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mings Akoya Pearl Leaf Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Pearls: Akoya Pearls Brooch Measurements: ~2.75" x 1" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6 mm 5.24 Grams Estate
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6 mm 5.24 Grams M439 This elegant
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.8 mm Estate 8 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.8 mm Estate 8 Grams M443 This elegant
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$392Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Flower Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.16 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Flower Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.16 mm M415 This
Pearl, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Textured Floral Brooch with Akoya Pearl, Circa 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18K Yellow Gold Textured Floral Brooch with Akoya Pearl. This exquisite brooch is finely crafted in
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1915 Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Circle Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Art Deco brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold encircled with beautiful white Akoya
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,119Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch, 3.13 Inches
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
A graceful vintage brooch by Mikimoto, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold in the form of an elegant
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Purple Amethyst and Akoya Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
: Amethyst & akoya pearl Brooch Measurements: 2.10" x 0.75" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Sphere Jade and Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 20.8 Grams
Pearl, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl and Sterling Silver Brooch or Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl and sterling silver brooch or pin. With
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Large Akoya Pearl and Diamond Butterfly Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite butterfly brooch is crafted in karat gold, showcasing a graceful, symmetrical winged
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl and Leaf Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.7 Grams Brooch
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Bird on a Plum Akoya Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearls: Akoya Pearls Total
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Amethyst and Akoya Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautiful Ming's Purple Amethyst & white Akoya Pearl flower brooch. The brooch features a floral
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage 14k Akoya Pearl & Diamond Brooch Pin Floral Spray Solid White Gold
Located in Greer, SC
"Lady's pearl and diamond brooch is made in 14 karat white gold, not stamped or marked, weighs 13.6
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto White Akoya Cultured Pearl Spray Brooch Set in 14 Karat White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely Mikimoto brooch features exquisite akoya cultured pearls set in lustrous 14 karat white
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro 18k Gold 1.50ctw Sapphire & 5mm Akoya Pearl Open Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 1.50ctw (approx.) (9) Genuine Cultured Akoya Pearls - Round Shape - Stem Set - White w/ Pink
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Diamond and Akoya Pearl Brooch in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.25 CTW Pearl Type: Akoya cultured pearls Pearl Quantity: 2 Brooch
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 18 K White Gold Brooch Diamond Akoya Pearls circa 1970 by Meister Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant 1970s 18 K white Gold brooch set with 7 fine cultured Akoya pearls and 33 brilliant
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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