Antique Tara brooch, Irish Celtic, 9k gold and blue paste, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
features a pear cut blue paste stone set to the top of piece. The Tara brooch was an Irish Celtic brooch
9k Gold
Huge Silver Celtic Etched Detailing with Clear Violet Embellishment Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Huge rare huge silver Celtic etched detailing brooch is accented with clear violet stones. 8
Antique Victorian Scottish Penannular Celtic Brooch Agate Citrine Silver
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
her Scottish Castle Balmoral from the mid-1800s. The Penannular is a type of Celtic brooch which was
Agate, Citrine, Silver
A ROBUST CELTIC BROOCH-FOOT COFFEE TABLE WITH FAUX IVORY
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
The hand carved hardwood frame is a recessed plank top of aged, crackeled faux ivory with center medallion, surrounded by a raised border of incised triangles, all above are a rcess...
Ancient Roman Celtic La Tene Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
A stunning and elegant ancient Romano-Celtic solid gold brooch, dating to around 50 BC - 10 AD. The
Gold
Unavailable
W 1.89 in D 0.48 in L 1.56 in
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Onyx Celtic Morning Brooch Pin c1890 Heavy 23.2g 375
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY ROSE GOLD ONYX CELTIC MOURNING BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Rose Gold
Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Unavailable
Fine Antique Scottish Agate Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fine quality rare 15ct gold Scottish brooch with Celtic cross motif from the Victorian era, circa
Agate, Citrine, 15k Gold
Unavailable
H 2.25 in W 14.25 in D 9.5 in
French Champleve Enamel Over Gilt Bronze Mounted Sevres Porcelain Tray
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ireland, in the same period the use of large areas of champlevé in the most ornate Celtic brooches reduces
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 14.75 in W 8 in D 7 in
French Japonaise Ormolu & Champleve Enamel Five-Piece Clock Garniture
By Japy Frères
Located in Pasadena, CA
ornate Celtic brooches reduces, though gem-like enamel highlights, some in millefiori, are still found
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 1890s 1.92 Carat Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collection This fine Victorian Celtic style diamond brooch has
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Scottish Agate and Silver Celtic Knot Brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Scottish agate and sterling silver celtic knot brooch. An attractive lightly
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Pebble Agate Celtic Cross Brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this unusual antique, Victorian era Scottish agate and silver Celtic cross brooch. It has
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Silver and Enamel Brooch, Celtic Cross, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
kilt pin. It is a large sized brooch, circular in shape with a mounted celtic Cross to the centre. It
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Scottish Silver Celtic Cross Brooch, Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
kilt pin. It is a large sized brooch, circular in shape with a mounted celtic Cross to the centre. It
Sterling Silver, Enamel
ARCHIBALD KNOX Liberty & Co Art Nouveau Brooch
By Archibald Knox
Located in London, GB
A striking early handwrought Archibald Knox celtic style brooch. The bold entrelac design
1870s Victorian Connemara Marble Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian Connemara marble and 9 karat yellow gold Celtic style brooch; part
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Scottish Agate and Citrine Brooch, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
celtic cross style brooch with a large lemony citrine claw set to the centre. The brooch is further set
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Antique Gold Sterling Silver Irish Harp Celtic Shamrock Horseshoe Brooch 1892
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish example of a Lady’s well cast Sterling Silver antique pin Brooch of medium size made during
Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Agate Citrine Celtic Gold Gilt Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful 19th Century Scottish Banded Moss Agate Gold Gilt Silver Celtic Brooch measures approx
Agate, Citrine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate and Silver Brooch, Celtic Cross
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous and grand antique, Scottish agate and Silver brooch. It has an oval shape set with
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Silver Celtic Cross Brooch, Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
kilt pin. It is an intricately designed brooch, circular in shape with a mounted celtic Cross to the
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Scottish Citrine Stone Silver Celtic Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous Sterling Silver Scottish Celtic brooch with a beautiful Citrine stone in the
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Penannular Celtic Brooch Circa 1860 Kite Mark
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Penannular Celtic brooch is Circa 1860. Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a
Agate, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish 9 Carat Gold Agate Celtic Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful antique Victorian Scottish brooch modelled in 9ct Yellow Gold with engraved patterning
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Celtic Isle of Man Brooch Agate Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful antique Victorian Celtic brooch set in Silver with a beautiful engraved border and a
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Penannular Pin, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
pinned in different ways. The Penannular is a type of Celtic brooch which was worn as a clothes
Agate, Quartz, Silver
Victorian Scottish Penannular Silver Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
briolette cut Citrine at the top of the pin. The Penannular is a type of Celtic brooch which was worn as a
Agate, Citrine, Silver
Antique Scottish Agate Celtic Cross Brooch Silver
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous Victorian large Scottish Silver Agate brooch. Circa 1860. Set with a large
Agate, Silver
Antique Scottish Celtic Agate Citrine Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Agate brooch is Circa 1860. Set with a central celtic Agate design in the centre which boasts four
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Gold Brooch Silver Quartz Very Large Edinburgh Stamp
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This has to be one of the largest Celtic Scottish brooches we have ever exhibited for sale. This
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Celtic Brooch Kite Mark Dated 1874
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish Celtic brooch is fully hallmarked April 1874. A lovely engraved crown adorns this fabulous Celtic
Agate, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique 15 Karat Gold Citrine Brooch With Engraved Celtic Knot Detail
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This quality antique yellow citrine brooch with Celtic knot design, crafted in 15 karat gold
Citrine, 15k Gold, Gold
Sold
H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in Dm 2.76 in
Victorian Irish Silver Gilt Tara Brooch, Made by Waterhouse & Co of Dublin, c.1860
Located in London, GB
today as a shawl pin or a decorative brooch. The Celtic decoration is superb and very crisp and made of
Silver
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,113
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 14ct White Gold, 1920s Art Deco Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Ring 14ct White Gold Tested Circa 1920s This fabulous antique piece from the 1920s features a stunning emerald-cut aquamarine elegantly placed between milgrai...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø 5 US/ 4.4gr
Located in SE
A Ring with crown in White Gold or Platinum on solid 18K Yellow Gold band holding lab -made Red - Pink Ruby accented with 6 rose cut Diamonds. Hallmarked / tested 18K. European made...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Tiara Necklace, Circa 1900, 45.62 Carats
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond and silver-upon-gold tiara necklace, set with Edwardian cut and old cut diamonds, in silver millegrain edged rub over settings and old-cut diamonds grain set folia...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian bar brooch is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a stunning oval faceted aquamarine. The 15ct stam...
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian natural pearl and diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian natural pearl and diamond pendant/brooch. An impressive convertible pendant/brooch, set to either side with two natural saltwater pearls and suspending four additional natu...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$120,000
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
this breathtaking tiara is a vision of elegance and refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold and platinum, it features an intricate lattice-like design adorned with shimmering rose-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond set tiara. This striking handmade Victorian yellow gold and silver diamond tiara is of scrolling floral design set to its centrepiece with four larger old cut di...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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