Antique Rock Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug brooch in delightful colors of red and purple set in silver.
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Bug Brooches
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug brooch in delightful colors of red and purple set in silver.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Victorian enamel bug brooch, Engish, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel bug brooch. Set to centre with five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.05 carats, further set with a single...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
15ct Gold Stamped, Edwardian Almandine Garnet, Opal & Seed Pearl Bug Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Bug Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing an exquisite 15ct yellow gold stamped Edwardian bug brooch, dating back to circa 1900.
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bug Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bug Brooch. This gorgeous Victorian rose cut diamond and sapphire bug brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Gem and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet bug perched on this fine brooch and is encrusted with seed pearls.
Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This stunning and handcrafted brooch is shaped in the design of a fly, featuring the wings as half moon, cabochon cut garnets. They have a total weight of 2.00 carat and are supporte...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.50ct Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Bug Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming Victorian brooch is crafted in the delightful form of a flying bug.
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable brooch taken from the Victoria period. This antique piece demonstrates outstanding attention detail resulting in a captivating insect design.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Rose Gold Diamond Pearl Bug Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
Late Victorian bug pin composed of 14K rose gold and platinum set with diamonds featuring a freshwater pearl body. The diamonds total 2.30 carats, F-I color and VS1-SI2 color. Meas...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.15 Carat Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming gem set fly brooch was created in the Victorian era. The thorax of the fly is made of a old cut blue sapphire, while the abdomen is a white pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Ruby and Pearl Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little brooch dates back to the 1880s and is a fabulous piece of Victorian jewellery. The handcrafted fly is a collection of gemstones including a total of 0.55 carat'...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Diamond, Turquoise and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Bug Brooch In Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet bug perched on this fine brooch and is encrusted with rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Coro Enamel Glass Vermeil Lady Bug Red Blue Brooch c1919
By Coro
Located in Chicago, IL
This is the earliest lady-bug version, which any Coro or bug-brooch collector should have.
Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Vermeil
$5,331
H 0.24 in W 0.63 in L 2.13 in
Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Pearl Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this stunning example of bug jewelry. Condition This stunning antique bug brooch is...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
$8,003
H 0.22 in W 1.66 in L 1.15 in
Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby and 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian 1.60 carat sapphire, 1.05 carat diamond, 0.04 carat ruby and 15k yellow gold, silver set bug brooch; part of our sapphire jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,500
W 0.9 in L 1.4 in
Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a wonderful antique Victorian Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl Spider or Insect Beetle Bug Brooch by Bernhard Hertz of Denmark dating to circa 1890.
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Silver
$5,331
H 0.39 in W 0.83 in L 1.3 in
Antique 3.10ct Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Pearl, Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this fine antique bug brooch with gems. Condition This antique gemstone brooch is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carve...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k 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
Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug crawling up a staff capped with a solitary pearl. Beautifully rendered in 3D with realistic insect anatomy below. High quality, late 19th Cen...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Red Spinel Bug and Sword Stick Pin with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an AGL certified, Burma, non-heat treated Oval cut Red Spinel weighing approximately 3.00 carats. The brooch also features a Sapphire weighing ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
French Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Insect Bug Pendant Brooch Antique 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee Insect Brooch or Pendant set with Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The French Belle Epoque insect jewels are o...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Moonstone Ruby Bug Brooch 9 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This gorgeous Moonstone bug brooch is set in 9ct Gold, all genuine Victorian, Circa 1900.
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.52 in L 3.01 in
Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 9CT HEAVY GOLD AMETHYST AND PEARL SPIDER BAR BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Heavy Rosey Yellow Gold Style: Classic Victorian Bug Brooch, hea...
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Insect Brooch Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful antique Amethyst bug brooch is from the Victorian era, Circa 1900.
Amethyst, Silver
Gem Set Victorian Bug Pin
Located in London, GB
Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Bug Pin. 15ct Gold and Silver
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Stainless Steel
18 Karat Gold Insect Bug Pin, Set with Turquoise Pearls Rubies, circa 1900
Located in Preston, Lancashire
Antique insect brooch pin, 18ct gold, circa 1900. The fabulous petite brooch features turquoise body, ruby eyes and seed pearl set wings. The bar also displays further turquoise s...
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Circa: 1910 Gem set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver Topped and Gold Back Bug Brooch, centrally set with A carved Emerald and Cabochon Emerald for the body and Rose cut Diamonds and Rubies in the Wings.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Natural White Pearl Bug Brooch
Located in Denver, CO
Four natural white pearls adorn this vintage Art Nouveau bug brooch fashioned from 18kt yellow gold. Circa 1890s.
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Gem set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful, Large Antique Bug Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold and set with a Turquoise, Fine Color Oval Ruby approximately 1 Carat,Ruby Eyes and over 2 Carats nice white old Mine cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Edwardian Gold and Gem Set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1915 14K Yellow Gold Bug Brooch, set with 2 Carats of Old Cut Diamonds and further accented with Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Turquoise Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique bug brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.80ct Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Bug Brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the Victorian era comes this delightful bug brooch. Adorning the bugs body sits a 0.80 carat accompanied by a 0.40 carat ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Precious Gem Set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1910 14K Yellow Gold Bug Pin set with Old Cut Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and Centrally set with a Chrysoberyl Cats Eye.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Edwardian Diamond, Pearl and Ruby Bug Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet bug perched on this fine brooch and is encrusted with a total of 15pts worth of diamonds and has ruby eyes.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold and Foiled Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our friendly 18K and foiled crystal bug pin will crawl his way into your heart. This unusually large version is also rare for being set in gold rather that the ubiquitous silver. Tho...
18k Gold
Sold
H 0.23 in W 0.67 in L 1.59 in
Antique Victorian Mabe Pearl and 0.36Ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Beetle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning Mabe pearl bug brooch secures to the reverse with a hallmarked hinged pin and hook fastening.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Gold And Diamonds Bug Like Brooch
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
The brooch is studded with a central diamond weighing approximately 0.80ct, brilliant diamonds on the sides accompanied by Sapphires and Rubies on the wings of the bug and as its eye...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug pin in delightful colors of yellow and pink and purple set in white metal. Fun to wear alone on a lapel or with companions on one's shoulder. The ...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Platinum, Gold, Demantoid Garnet & Sapphire Bug Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Cute Bug pin, Platinum top Gold Back, and set with Demantoid Garnets and Sapphires.
Garnet, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Insect Bug Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a six-legged bug set with single cut demantiod garnets and Swiss cut diamonds Three Swiss cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.03 carat Six single cut demantoid garnet...
White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold, Victorian Bug Brooch: Cabochon Sapphire, Diamond & Cultured Pearl
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bug Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 Introducing our exquisite Victorian Bug Brooch, a stunning piece crafted from 15ct yellow gold and dating back to circa 1880.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Vauxhall Mirrored Glass Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian Vauxhall red glass brooch made as a sideline at the mirror factory in the Vauxhall region of London. Surviving vauxhall jewelry is rare. This vauxhall glass brooch is made...
Base Metal
Victorian Garnet Gold Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming Victorian Bohemian garnet bug brooch set in low carat "garnet" gold. Smart on a lapel or fastening a scarf.
Garnet, Gold
Victorian Opal Diamond Insect Brooch in Gold
Located in London, England
A delightful Victorian boulder opal and rose cut diamond bug brooch set in silver on gold. The abdomen is an unusual blue boulder opal claw set between 9ct yellow gold legs topped in...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold
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H 1.78 in W 1.66 in D 0.71 in
Antique Victorian Gold Filled Turtles Brooch with Egyptian Scarab Shells
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simply a wonderful Victorian Bug brooch! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light s...
Gold-filled
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin set with magnificent Bohemian Garnet gems. The stunning three dimensional beetle insect is...
Garnet, Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Victorian foiled rock crystal beetle brooch set in silver. The wonderful colors shimmer and gleam in daylight or candlelight. Whether perched on a shoulder or lying on a la...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Bristol Blue Vauxhall Glass Bug
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delightful Victorian deep blue Vauxhall glass bug will be wonderful to wear for dress up or casual events. Vauxhall mirrored glass jewelry was made at the Vauxhall Glassworks in the ...
Brass
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W 1.3 in L 1.7 in
Bee Brooch 4.5 Ct Diamonds Sapphire Guilloche Enamel Yellow Gold Featured, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds 4.5Ct Sapphire Guilloche Enamel Yellow Gold Bug Bee Brooch. 1900. Fine, important and colourful brooch depicting a Bee (Bug) with 4.5Ct of Diamonds and 1.4Ct Sapphire Caboch...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Natural Pearl Ruby and Diamond Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
This magnificent Victorian bug brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Pri...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
A Victorian Natural Pearl Ruby And Diamond Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
This magnificent Victorian bug brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Pri...
18k Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Multi Gem Set Silver Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Add some buzz to your wardrobe with this precious diamond studded bug brooch, dating from the Late Victorian Period.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl Bug Brooch 10 Carat Amethyst Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful Victorian Amethyst bug brooch is set in Silver, circa 1880. The brooch is handmade, and is decorated in over 10ct of natural Amethyst’s.
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Antique Victorian Pearl Paste Bug Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold insect brooch is Circa 1900. Insect and bug jewellery is highly collectable and a...
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Pearl Garnet Diamond Silver Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A fine and impressive antique brooch styled as a winged insect. Thorax set with an oval cabochon garnet and a single natural pearl. Wings set with rose-cut diamonds. An excellent con...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Spray with Opal Bug Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Demantoid garnet and diamond floral spray, the flowers set with natural pearls and an opal insect. Mounted in gold and platinum.
Garnet, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Platinum, 15k Gold
Antique Pure Platinum Bee Brooch with Genuine Ruby, Pearl and Natural Diamond
Located in Manchester, NH
Pure Platinum Bug Brooch with Genuine Ruby and Pearl in Excellent Condition!
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Antique French Bug Brooch
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Late 1800s early 1900s marked French black green glass gold wash beetle brooch. Gripoix-style molding and antique clasp style.
Antique Pearl Sapphire Gold Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A beautiful insect/bug brooch featuring a winged bug with a sapphire and pearl thorax and diamond set wings. 15ct gold pin, with a single pearl set at the hinge.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Moonstone Silver Bug, circa 1900 Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Sterling Silver Insect Brooch is adorned with beautiful Moonstones and Cabochon Sapphires. All genuine Victorian, circa 1900. The Sterling Silver Insect has lovely ...
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
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W 0.52 in D 0.28 in L 0.67 in
Victorian Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee/Insect/Bug Stick Pin, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Insect Stick pin in the form of a bee (bug) with ruby eyes, sapphire body, diamond wings and pearl circa 1880. 18ct yellow gold and silver set, intricately formed and set with 2 wel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche New Blue Plunging Silk Halter Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche" Spring / Summer 2012 blue silk halter top! Sexy plunge with a perfectly tailored bodice. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-e...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$2,500
Size: IT38 fits oversized up to Medium
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2016 White Blouson Maxi Dress w. Hand Painted Gold Design
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli 2016 Resort White Hand painted gold accents Semi-sheer baroque design Silk mini slip inside Voluminous Pullover IT38, meant to be loose, hence can accommodate up to a...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail. From Thierry Mugler’s Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Collection, this iconic dress is truly wearable art. Featured on the legendary Runway Show FW 1991 - a season defined by tra...
Unusual Tortoiseshell Carved Talon Hair Pick
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and Rare Tortoiseshell Carved Claw Hair Pick from the 19th Century. Beautifully hand carved with an eagle's claw holding a ball which rotates within. Really masterful carving...
Gaultier SS 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tattoo Maxi Dress and Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tribal Tattoo Maxi Dress and Bolero-- A standout set from one of Jean Paul Gaultier's most talked about collections. Sexy, edgy, and...
Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Deco Inspired Ltd Production Beaded Evening Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford deco inspired hand beaded evening dress. Boasts rich beautiful cobalt blue bugle beads all hand sewn atop black silk organza extending down to skirt featuring open work fr...
John Galliano for Dior 2000s Silk Floral Bustier and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A strapless silk bustier and matching pencil skirt from Christian Dior Boutique, designed during John Galliano's tenure at the house, circa early 2000s. - Graphic botanical print i...
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
$217Sale Price / item|50% Off
Art Deco Vintage Style Victorian Brooch Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Victorian Brooch Vintage Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and frog, designed to make a bold statement. Crafte...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Gucci Runway 1920's Showgirl Style Chain Mail Evening Dress
By Gucci, Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gucci 2018 runway show presented a featured array of exciting eventful evening wear. From designer Andre Michelle, a lovely soft lilac chain mail evening dress. A 1920's show...
MUSEUM Chanel F/W 1991 Hip-Hop Baby Blue Silk Taffeta Ballgown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
When Karl Lagerfeld closed Chanel’s Fall Winter 1991 ready to wear show with a ballgown, he did not send it out with pearls and satin pumps. He cinched it with an oversized gold CHAN...
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Jeweled Velvet Evening Dress in Book Collectors Museum
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most famous dresses designed by Tom Ford, for YSL 2002 collection. In addition to all the fashion magazines it is also featured in Tom Ford's book "Tom Ford" in a full pag...
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.