$476Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver Flower Brooch With Amethyst and Citrine 70's Hallmarked
Located in North Miami, FL
It is sterling silver, amethyst and citrine. The measurements are 4" H or 4" L.
Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Brooch. Cabochon Amethyst Aventurine Ruby Spider
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Nouveau Era, Circa 1880 Primary Stone: Amethyst Secondary Stone: Aventurine Tertiary Stone: Ruby Metal: 14K Yellow Gold A rare and whimsical treasure from the Art Nouveau ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Aventurine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Eighteen Karat Gold Modern Style Transformer Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat white gold Plum Blossom modern style brooch is encrusted with five round diamonds and a cabochon amethyst drop, and has been featured in a review by Vogue UA.
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst and Carved Nephrite Jade Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst and Carved Nephrite Jade Flower Brooch Details: Length 1.7" x Width 1.7" Weight: 17.7 grams Hallmarked: 750, and a maker's mark In excellen...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Antique 8.50 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 9 Carat Yellow Gold Lapel Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 8.50 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 9 carat yellow gold lapel brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Purple Amethyst and Akoya Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8 Grams Stones: Amethyst & akoya pearl Brooch Measurements: 2.10" x 0.75" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" C...
Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18-karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch encrusted with amethyst and 5 round diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Foil Backed Amethyst and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique piece serves as both a brooch and a pendant, featuring a rich amethyst cabochon as its base, beautifully foil-backed to enhance its deep violet hue.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Giovanni Apa 14K Gold Hand Carved Amethyst Cameo Detailed Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at an incredible antique pin/brooch pendant that was crafted in Italy from solid 14k yellow gold and designed by Giovanni Apa.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Brooch Pendant 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Brooch Pendant Set 18K & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Pink Ruby - 3 carat Garent, Amethyst, White...
Amethyst, Garnet, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Amethyst Baguette Diamond Contemporary Brooch Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this original designed 14 karat gold calibre cut taper baguette amethyst diamond contemporary brooch pendant by Vaibhav Dhadda, wh...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum and Gold Filigree Brooch with Citrine, Amethyst, and Old Mine Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An extraordinary brooch that combines bold gemstones with delicate metalwork, this piece is masterfully crafted in platinum and yellow gold.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Victorian Vermeil Amethyst Filigree Brooch, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A centerpiece open-back amethyst in a unique cut, set in an ornate vermeil frame, typical of the time period. Accented by 4 smaller chaton crystals on all four sides. Fastened with a...
Crystal, Vermeil
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Amethyst & Seed Pearl Floral Dangle Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Amethyst - 1 Oval Cut & 3 Pear Cut- Prong Set - Medium to Rich Purple Color - 11x9mm (oval) - 8x5mm (pear) (approx.) (58) Genuine Cultured Seed Pear...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k White Gold Diamond, Amethysts, Ruby and Pearl Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and one of a kind brooch is designed by David Webb, crafted in platinum set with baguette-, marquise- and pear brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 2.20ctw Oval Amethyst Honeybee Bee Fly Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst -Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Purple Color - 10.10 x 8.05mm (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 2.95 Grams Overall Wid...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian heart pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features: - 1 amethyst, heart cut, TW 3.00ct, bP 5/4, SI - 41 seed pearls Weight: 4.73g Size...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Georg Jensen Rare Amethyst Dove Brooch 165 Denmark Kristian Mohl-Hansen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique estate dove bird in the laurel wreath brooch 165 with five Amethyst cabochons is a cherished and iconic piece from Georg Jensen.
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Large Heart Amethyst & Diamond Enamel Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This impressive antique brooch or pendant was crafted during the Victorian ear in solid 14k yellow gold and features a large heart design that is set with a truly mesmerizing royal p...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$21,563Sale Price|20% Off
Karl Faberge 14kt gold oval cabochon amethyst and rose - cut diamond brooch
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Braintree, GB
Karl Faberge 14kt yellow gold oval cabochon amethyst and rose - cut diamond brooch. This exquisite circular brooch, crafted in 14-karat matte gold, embodies the opulence and artistr...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Rare amethyst, emerald and pearl brooch by Carlo Giuliano, English, circa 1890.
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Rare amethyst, emerald and pearl brooch by Carlo Giuliano.
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling & 1/20 10K Gold-Filled Floral Brooch with Amethyst Stone
Located in Milford, DE
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your collection with this stunning vintage brooch. Crafted in sterling silver with 1/20 10K gold fill, this large and beautifully dimensional pin ...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond Parrot Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 53.20 carats, Ruby 18.88 carats, Onyx, Blue Sapphire 9.11 carats, Tsavorite 7.80 carats and Diamond 3.60 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 4.0 cm L...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold 30ct Oval Amethyst Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely beautiful and bold vintage brooch or pendant crafted from solid 14k yellow gold featuring a detailed Victorian Revival style design with a large, oval cut,...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold & Silver Large Oval Deep Purple Amethyst Fireworks Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Purple Color - 15.3x10.8mm (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Center Weight: 27.91 Gram...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Silver & Gold Cabochon Amethyst Pair of 2 Fireworks Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purple Color - 8.8x7mm each (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Center Weight: 12.68...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Amethyst Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This extraordinary amethyst diamond circular pendant / brooch is encapsulating.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$15,919Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst Catseye Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold Statement Funny Frog Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K Gold Brooch Tsavorite 4,47 ct Amethyst 14,85 ct Catseye 1,47 ct Total weight - 36,08 grams Matching Ring Available When it comes to jewellery, frogs are most definitely luc...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Open Work Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Shape - Multi Prong Set - Vivid Purple Color - 4.7x6.69mm (approx.) (2) Genuine Seed Pearls - Multi Prong Set - White Color - 2.25mm (a...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch with 6.4 Carat Oval Amethyst 24 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: 6.4 Carat Oval Amethyst Pin Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Style DESCRIPTION: Enhance your collection with this vintage...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Art Deco Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Sterling Silver Brooch / Pin
Located in Milford, DE
This Victorian art-deco brooch features a 1.8 x 1.4 cm centerpiece faceted, open back amethyst gemstone, surrounded by real seeded pearls and set in a gold-plated sterling silver fil...
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Vintage gold tone amethyst glass stones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤...
Brooch with amethyst, jade and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold branch brooch with Amethyst, Jade and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.40ct – F/G – VS/SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 6.4 cm long by 5.2 cm ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Floral Brooch in 18K White & Yellow Gold with Diamond, Carved Amethyst, Citrine
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The pin mechanism is secure and the brooch is in excellent vintage condition.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold 13.50ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Hand Engraved Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
The brooch features a magnificent natural amethyst stone that has an oval brilliant cut and is neatly multi-prong set at its center, displaying a gorgeous medium purple color with am...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.60 Carat Garnet 0.60 Carat Amethyst Cultured Pearl 9k Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 3.60 carat garnet, 0.60 carat amethyst, pearl and 9 karat tri-colored gold brooch in the form of a butterfly; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and es...
Amethyst, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
GIA Certified .12 Carat Diamond Amethyst Pearl Art Nouveau Butterfly Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1910 Art Nouveau butterfly brooch. 18k yellow gold with silver tops set with 12 rose cut diamonds, Amethyst and a GIA certified natural untreated saltwater pearl.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique English 9k Yellow Gold Amethyst Lavalier Seed Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Medium Purple Color - 11.8 x 9.11mm (approx.) (4) Genuine Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Off White Color - 2...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch with amethyst and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.15ct 18k gold 23.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with amethyst and brilliant-cut diamonds total 0.15ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: The dimensions of the brooch are 7.0 ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Brooch Filigree Bow Design with Amethyst Center Stone Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Brooch Filigree Bow Design With Amethyst Center Stone Pin. 3.30 grams total weight.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Ruby and Detachable Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable amethyst gemstone in a drop cut.
Quartz, Ruby, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
$1,035Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Multi Amethyst & Topaz Brooch/ Pendent or Ring Set In 18K & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Amethyst & Topaz Brooch/ Pendent or Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Blue Topaz 23 carats Natural Multi Amethyst 15 carats Natural White Topaz ...
Amethyst, Topaz
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Brooch with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Fig drop pendant necklace features a cabochon natural amethyst gem that is open to light. The collection was previously featured in Vogue UA. The artist, P...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Signed Allsopp-Bliss Co. Art Deco 14K Gold, Amethyst, & Pearl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Art Deco gold, amethyst, and seed pearl brooch. By the Allsopp-Bliss Co. of Newark, NJ.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage gold tone European amethyst glass large brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
Vintage gold tone amethyst rhinestones flower brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Sapphire and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable amethyst gemstone in a drop cut.
Quartz, Sapphire, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
18 Carat Yellow Gold Enamel, Peridot, Pearl and Amethyst Suffragette Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fine quality Suffragette brooch is set in its original box the largest peridot approximately 15 carats. In original fitted box. Total peridot weight certified 24.78 carats. Tota...
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Edwardian Enamel, Peridot, Pearl and Amethyst 18 Carat Gold Suffragette Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fine quality Suffragette brooch is set in its original box the largest peridot approximately 15 carats. In original fitted box. Total peridot weight certified 24.78 carats. Tota...
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch. This incredible Tiffany and Co pin brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
18 Karat Rose Gold Transformer Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch with a removable natural amethyst is encrusted with three round diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst Citrine Garnet and Smokey Topaz Brooch Pin
Located in Trumbull, CT
Brooch is 100% Handmade and one of a kind. Marquise Citrine and Amethyst are 6 MM X 12 MM One Trillion and Five Round are Smokey quartz and two eyes are Garnet.
Citrine, Amethyst, Tsavorite and Brown Diamon Brooch set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Citrine 51.67 carats, Amethyst 54.78 carats, Tsavorite 4.46 carats and Brown Diamond 3.97 carats Brooch set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 5.5 cm Length: 9.0 cm Total Weight: 61.03 gr...
Amethyst, Citrine, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Emerald and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable amethyst gemstone in a drop cut.
Beryl, Emerald, Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, W...
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Amethyst Insect Brooch 14k Pear 3.90ctw Bug Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 3.50ct Cut: Pear Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .40ct Cut: Round Total Car...
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Diamond Amethyst & Grey Pearl Fancy Bow Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (52) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Prong Set (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Teardrop Shape - Bezel Set - Deep Purple Color - 14.5 x 10.39mm (approx.) (1) Genu...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Brooch with amethyst and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 18k gold 18.5 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k two-tone gold branch brooch with amethyst and brilliant-cut diamond (total approx. 0.10 ct – F/G – VS/SI) Detailed description: The brooch measures 7.2 cm in length, 4.0 cm in ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Modern Style Plum Blossom Drop Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Amethyst Sculptural Brooch Fig by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig Brooch is made of 18 karat white gold with amethyst.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose G...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Amethyst and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst and rose quartz.
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.