Art Nouveau Iris Flower Sapphire Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin Gold Stunning
Located in New York, NY
The brooch weighs 2 grams. The clasp has a lovely barrel clasp.
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooch Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Iris Flower Sapphire Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin Gold Stunning
Located in New York, NY
The brooch weighs 2 grams. The clasp has a lovely barrel clasp.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French 18K, Portrait & Guilloche Enamel & Rose diamond Brooch c. 1880.
Located in Aspen, CO
There are 16 rose cut diamonds, set in silver as was the custom at this time, decorating her hat and dress. This brooch has the original C clasp that works well. there are French hal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Platinum Peridot, Diamond and Pearl Brooch, in Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The pearls are pale, lustrous and shimmering, and the diamonds are bright, white, sparkly and well-matched with one another. The brooch is complete with yellow gold hinged pin and C-...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Ribbon Bow Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Country of Manufacture: United States Number of Gemstones: 5 Closure: Traditional Brooch Pin Clasp Tiffany Pouch Included! Condition: Excellent vintage estate condition with light su...
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Marius Hammer Labradorite Flower Brooch Pin Norway Silver Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
The brooch weighs 7.2 grams. The clasp is a secure safety clasp.
Labradorite, Silver
1.50 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.92 Carat Diamond 9k White Gold Brooch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique sapphire and diamond brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Turquoise Pharoah Sphynx Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
It has its early C-clasp. The brooch could be easily converted to a pendant necklace if desired.
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Antique Platinum Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Brooch, c.1920's
Located in London, GB
It measures approximately 6.7cm in length, 2.6cm in width, and approximately 1cm in depth (including the fastening), and fastens securely with a standard brooch bar and clasp. Tobi ...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Victorian 3.11 Carat Diamond Synthetic Ruby 15k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The legs of the insect are realistically modelled in 15k yellow gold. This 1880s brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and security clasp.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
The brooch has its original early C-clasp. The brooch is hallmarked Sterling.
Sterling Silver
Antique 18K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Rope Edge & Double Bails
Located in Miami, FL
The piece features a detailed 18K yellow gold frame with a fine rope bezel and dual bails for horizontal wear as a pendant. A rotating C-clasp allows traditional brooch functionality...
18k Gold
Art Nouveau Masked Woman Maiden Goddess Flower Brooch Pin Silver Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is hallmarked 800 for 800 Silver. The brooch has its original early C-clasp.
Silver
Violin Violinist Music Brooch Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Poppy Flower Musician
Located in New York, NY
The brooch has its original C-clasp. The brooch can be converted to a pendant if desired.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Crescent Brooch, c.1900
Located in London, GB
The crescent is intricately embellished with 9 cabochon turquoise stones and 8 seeded pearls, all matching very well in colour and tapering in size. The brooch features a gold 'c-cla...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Victorian Diamond and Pearl Crown Brooch in 9KT Gold and Silver, Circa 1880s
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions: Measurements: 7 x 2.3 cm Weight: 13.4 grams Specifications: Year: Victorian period, circa 1880s Metal: 9KT gold and silver Other details: Crown-shaped / coronet design, o...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1920s Antique 3.19 Carat Emerald 4.38 Carat Diamond and Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The centre features a simple white gold leaf motif, completing organic brooch design. This exceptional 1920's emerald brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and locking cla...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.8 CT Sapphire Old Mine Diamond Ruby Insect Bug Fly Brooch Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is 12 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver. The brooch has a secure safety clasp.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco 3.18 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The central arrangement is framed with a rectangular border ornamented with twenty-six pavé set Old European cut diamonds, completing the Art Deco design. This1920s diamond brooch s...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 5.46 Carat Oval Cut High Zircon and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine example of antique jewelry secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This 1900s brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of the bar setting with the 9k gold mark (9k).
Zircon, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1920s 18K Gold and Platinum Onyx and Diamond Arrow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The hinge pin is crafted from 18 karat gold and is safely fasted with a trombone clasp. The brooch is in great condition. Wear and tear acquiescent with age.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pearl and Diamond Floral Star Brooch and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The piece is complete with a pendant hook, safety clasp, and removable brooch pin in yellow gold, allowing the piece to be worn multiple ways.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Winged Pharaoh King Tut Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver 3.6"
Located in New York, NY
It has its early C-clasp. The brooch could be easily converted to a pendant necklace if desired.
Silver, Enamel
Egyptian Revival Plique A Jour Enamel Winged Scarab Insect Brooch Pin Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
It has its early C-clasp. The brooch could be easily converted to a pendant necklace if desired.
Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
The fastening pin is fitted to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch secures with a 'C' clasp.
Silver
Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
The brooch has its original early C-clasp. The brooch weighs 4.5 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Lapis Lazuli Pharoah King Tut Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
It has its early C-clasp. The brooch could be easily converted to a pendant necklace if desired.
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Enamel
Antique Art&Crafts Scrolling Wire Shell Red Blue Glass Dangle Hearts Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Epitomizing the organic subjects and hand-craftsmanship spanning the Arts-&-Crafts to Art-Nouveau movements that were led in The United States by Louis Comfort Tiffany, this comm...
Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Gold
$5,458Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Diamond Pendant Brooch, Bunch of Grapes, 9k Gold and Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
Marks and era: It is unmarked, tests as 9ct gold with a silver front, Victorian era, c1880s Condition: Good used condition overall, some light surface wear commensurate with age, br...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Depicting Mythological Night and Day, with Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
This was a common design safety feature in the 19th century; if the main brooch clasp unlatched from a heavy dress or cloak, the secondary pin pinned further up on the fabric would p...
Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Malachite Jewelry Set Navajo Brooch & Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
Crafted in a Southwestern / Navajo, the silverwork includes hand-applied beading and a scalloped bezel that frames the stones elegantly. The brooch includes both a pin clasp and a hi...
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Victorian Black Enamel Pansy Gold Brooch with Matching Pearl Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique black enamel and seed pearl 14k gold pansy brooch that attaches to the bracelet through a tunnel that the pin goes into on the top of the gold clasp.
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Starburst Pendant and Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Fitted with a traditional brooch pin and safety clasp to the reverse, the piece also includes a discreet hinged loop, allowing it to be worn as a pendant.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1900s 2.39 Carat Diamond and Gold Pendant/Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This versatile antique brooch can also be worn as a brooch via a detachable screw fit, hinged pin and clasp fastening.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Enamel Pansy Violet Flower Bracelet and Brooch Sterling Silver, 1920
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet has a safety clasp. The brooch has four pansy violet flowers with smaller marcasite flowers set throughout, along with two green leaves.
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The brooch has a beautiful barrel clasp. The brooch pin is hallmarked with a maker's mark that I cannot decipher.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Eleanor of Portugal: Regal and Resplendent, Original Old Print Published in 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
The cloak is fastened at her chest with a brooch or clasp, which is likely to be a jewel or ornament of significant value and symbolism.
Paper
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch pendant with blue enamel and pearl surround, the hardstone cameo depicting a female face in the Roman style surrounded by a scalloped edge of blue ...
Pearl, Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Fine Victorian Diamond Scroll Brooch
Located in London, GB
Victorian brooch/clasp in excellent condition, with later fittings applied.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
A Georgian pink topaz and gold cannetille suite, the necklace consisting of five graduating from the centre oval-cut pink topaz-set gold links, from the central suspended three pear-...
Topaz, Gold
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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